Japanese publisher Akita Shoten announced today on May 21 that Keisuke Itagaki's martial arts manga series Baki has printed a milestone of 100 million copies in total. The manga series' official YouTube channel is now streaming a celebratory video narrated by Akio Otsuka, who has been playing Yujiro Hanma in the anime series. The song featured in the video, “Headshot!” is included in metalcore band Crossfaith's latest album “AЯK” to be released on June 26. Crossfaith artist photo Also, a K18 yellow gold figure of Yujiro Hanma will also be available in a limited edition of 30. The price is 3,850,000 yen. The silver SV925 (rhodium-plated) version is limited to 100 pieces and will sell for 385,000 yen. Pre-orders will be accepted on U-treasure from May 21 to August 15, 2024, and shipments are expected to begin on November 22, 2024. The manga series' first installment Baki the Grappler started serialization in the publisher's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine in October 1991, then...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Late night show hosts have weighed in on the stunning moment when Will Smith smacked comedian and Oscar presenter Chris Rock across the face on national television over a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
They seem to generally agree that Will Smith should have chosen a different way to express his anger, but remember, these are comedians, of course they made a joke out of the entire ordeal in their show opening monologues.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is the only person among the late-night gang who has hosted the Oscars — which he did in 2017 and 2018 — so he has first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to lead one of the biggest shows on television.
He spoke about the experience and how the host first thought everything was staged. “I was watching like most people, and I said to my wife “they did a really...
They seem to generally agree that Will Smith should have chosen a different way to express his anger, but remember, these are comedians, of course they made a joke out of the entire ordeal in their show opening monologues.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is the only person among the late-night gang who has hosted the Oscars — which he did in 2017 and 2018 — so he has first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to lead one of the biggest shows on television.
He spoke about the experience and how the host first thought everything was staged. “I was watching like most people, and I said to my wife “they did a really...
- 3/29/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday revealed the 276 feature films that are eligible for consideration at the 94rd Oscars, which are set to air live March 27 on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The number is 90 fewer than last year’s 366, but this year’s eligibility period was only 10 months.
To be eligible for Best Picture consideration, films must have submitted a confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards entry as part of the submission requirements. Nominations voting begins January 27 and concludes on February 1. The Oscar nominations will be revealed on Tuesday, February 8.
Today’s news comes about a month after the Academy released its shortlists in the International Film, Documentary Feature, Original Score, Original Song, Makeup & Hairstyling, Visual Effects, Sound and the Live-Action, Documentary and Animated Shorts categories.
Here is the full list of films eligible for Best Picture at the 94rd annual Academy Awards,...
The number is 90 fewer than last year’s 366, but this year’s eligibility period was only 10 months.
To be eligible for Best Picture consideration, films must have submitted a confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards entry as part of the submission requirements. Nominations voting begins January 27 and concludes on February 1. The Oscar nominations will be revealed on Tuesday, February 8.
Today’s news comes about a month after the Academy released its shortlists in the International Film, Documentary Feature, Original Score, Original Song, Makeup & Hairstyling, Visual Effects, Sound and the Live-Action, Documentary and Animated Shorts categories.
Here is the full list of films eligible for Best Picture at the 94rd annual Academy Awards,...
- 1/20/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
While time has seemingly ceased to exist in year two of the global pandemic, we’ve had no shortage of entertainment options. More films have had simultaneous theatrical releases and digital releases and most film festivals have been hybrid this year, offering both in-person and virtual access to journalists as well as audiences. We’re hoping this trend continues in 2022 to allow accessibility to all.
With that said, 2021 has been a great year for horror. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to view and cover some truly amazing horror films this year. As the world still feels like it’s in a state of chaos, I’ve continued to turn to horror as a form of therapy. I’ve seen some fantastic horror movies and shows this year that not only provided an escape from reality, but also showcased some wildly talented filmmaking. In no particular order, the...
With that said, 2021 has been a great year for horror. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to view and cover some truly amazing horror films this year. As the world still feels like it’s in a state of chaos, I’ve continued to turn to horror as a form of therapy. I’ve seen some fantastic horror movies and shows this year that not only provided an escape from reality, but also showcased some wildly talented filmmaking. In no particular order, the...
- 1/7/2022
- by Michelle Swope
- DailyDead
Released in cinemas 18th June with previews on 17th June, In The Earth is an atmospheric new horror from visionary writer-director Ben Wheatley. To celebrate the release, we are giving away 3 limited edition t-shirts featuring an original design by Wheatley himself.
As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
In The Earth stars Joel Fry, Reece Shearsmith, Hayley Squires, Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Mark Monero and John Hollingworth.
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As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
In The Earth stars Joel Fry, Reece Shearsmith, Hayley Squires, Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Mark Monero and John Hollingworth.
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- 6/13/2021
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Tactfully crafting a horror about (and during) the Coronavirus pandemic must have been no simple task. Despite having genuine dread to draw from, it would be too easy to tastelessly exploit Covid as a tool to terrorise and risk offending or alienating those suffering because of it who are seeking cinema as a means to escape.
Instead of blandly sensationalising Covid or reducing it to a component, writer/director Ben Wheatley’s ninth feature, In The Earth, lets the virus reside in the story’s backdrop, insentiently feeding setting and context like a slumbering beast teat, without drawing from the pandemic as a primary source of despair.
Set between lockdowns, the story centres on Martin Lowery (Joel Fry), a thirty-something scientist who travels to a remote forest lodge to meet park scout Alma (Ellora Torchia), who plans to guide him to a medical facility, fifteen miles into the forest, so...
Instead of blandly sensationalising Covid or reducing it to a component, writer/director Ben Wheatley’s ninth feature, In The Earth, lets the virus reside in the story’s backdrop, insentiently feeding setting and context like a slumbering beast teat, without drawing from the pandemic as a primary source of despair.
Set between lockdowns, the story centres on Martin Lowery (Joel Fry), a thirty-something scientist who travels to a remote forest lodge to meet park scout Alma (Ellora Torchia), who plans to guide him to a medical facility, fifteen miles into the forest, so...
- 6/9/2021
- by Daniel Goodwin
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Welcome back, Weird-as-fuck Ben Wheatley. We’ve missed you.
Since Down Terrace, the 2009 blend of Sopranos-style gangster saga and kitchen-sink drama that remains one of the strongest debut films in a decade, the British director has fashioned himself as a purveyor of oddball genre mash-ups, combining elements that go together like peanut butter and peyote. What if a hitman thriller took a detour into Wicker Man territory? (2011’s Kill List.) What if a daffy, misfits-in-love rom-com doubled as a portrait of serial killers? (2012’s Sightseers.) What if a tale...
Since Down Terrace, the 2009 blend of Sopranos-style gangster saga and kitchen-sink drama that remains one of the strongest debut films in a decade, the British director has fashioned himself as a purveyor of oddball genre mash-ups, combining elements that go together like peanut butter and peyote. What if a hitman thriller took a detour into Wicker Man territory? (2011’s Kill List.) What if a daffy, misfits-in-love rom-com doubled as a portrait of serial killers? (2012’s Sightseers.) What if a tale...
- 4/16/2021
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Reece Shearsmith, the British actor and writer behind cult BBC series Inside No. 9, has taken a role alongside Ruth Wilson, Saoirse Ronan, and Adrien Brody in Searchlight’s Untitled Murder Mystery.
Filming has wrapped on the feature, which is helmed by Tom George, the director of BAFTA-winning BBC comedy This Country, which is currently being remade by Paul Feig for Fox. The picture also stars Sam Rockwell and David Oyelowo.
Shearsmith co-created and starred in UK comedy The League of Gentlemen, while he also co-created anthology comedy Inside No. 9 with Steve Pemberton. The BBC show returns for Season 6 in the coming weeks. Other roles have seen him appear in Doctor Who, Shaun of the Dead, and High-Rise.
Aside from Inside No. 9, Shearsmith can next be seen in Ben Wheatley’s under-the-radar horror pic In The Earth, which premieres in June.
Shearsmith is repped by Pbj Management and Independent Talent.
Filming has wrapped on the feature, which is helmed by Tom George, the director of BAFTA-winning BBC comedy This Country, which is currently being remade by Paul Feig for Fox. The picture also stars Sam Rockwell and David Oyelowo.
Shearsmith co-created and starred in UK comedy The League of Gentlemen, while he also co-created anthology comedy Inside No. 9 with Steve Pemberton. The BBC show returns for Season 6 in the coming weeks. Other roles have seen him appear in Doctor Who, Shaun of the Dead, and High-Rise.
Aside from Inside No. 9, Shearsmith can next be seen in Ben Wheatley’s under-the-radar horror pic In The Earth, which premieres in June.
Shearsmith is repped by Pbj Management and Independent Talent.
- 4/15/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Undoubtedly inspired by the ongoing pandemic, as well as some of his earlier films, Ben Wheatley’s In the Earth is a rather intriguing return to form for the U.K. filmmaker behind one of my very favorite dark comedies of the last ten years, Sightseers. Wheatley’s latest is something of a different beast than Sightseers, though, where here he mixes together elements of a pagan-esque forest horror story with a hallucinogenic descent into madness as well as some gnarly body horror moments for good measure to create In the Earth. A wholly unsettling and slightly off-putting experience (which I mean as a compliment), In the Earth certainly won’t be everybody’s cup of tea, but it most definitely was mine, making Wheatley’s newest project one of my favorite films that I saw at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Written last March and shot during the summer months in the U.
Written last March and shot during the summer months in the U.
- 2/19/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
For those who’ve never been to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, this year could be your first time — wherever you are.
And that might be a good thing if you’re experiencing Sundance from home.
For those who’ve been, you don’t have to worry about scrambling for a last minute ticket to a screening, which is tradition at previous Sundances.
Not to mention, “it’s very cold,” said Sundance Institute CEO Keri Putnam about the weather outside Main Street’s Egyptian Theatre, “It’s snowing.” Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the Egyptian is not one of the fest’s main venues this year in what is largely a virtual online festival with satellite movie theaters –where they are safely opened– playing the 2021 Sundance programming lineup.
For first timers, one treat they’ll get is seeing Sundance founder Robert Redford tonight during the festival’s opening night,...
And that might be a good thing if you’re experiencing Sundance from home.
For those who’ve been, you don’t have to worry about scrambling for a last minute ticket to a screening, which is tradition at previous Sundances.
Not to mention, “it’s very cold,” said Sundance Institute CEO Keri Putnam about the weather outside Main Street’s Egyptian Theatre, “It’s snowing.” Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the Egyptian is not one of the fest’s main venues this year in what is largely a virtual online festival with satellite movie theaters –where they are safely opened– playing the 2021 Sundance programming lineup.
For first timers, one treat they’ll get is seeing Sundance founder Robert Redford tonight during the festival’s opening night,...
- 1/28/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
While this year's Sundance Film Festival will be experienced differently in the era of Covid-19 (with virtual screenings taking place online and in-person screenings taking place with safety precautions in select theaters across the country), the cinema celebration will continue to highlight vital, impactful, and innovative creators behind and in front of the camera, with more than 70 feature films included in the festival's full lineup.
We've highlighted some of the genre films horror fans can look forward to from the official press release below. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for our upcoming coverage of the festival (taking place January 28th–February 3rd), and visit Sundance's website for more details.
World Cinema Dramatic Competition
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be Quiet / Argentina — Sebastian, a man in his thirties, works a series of temporary jobs and he embraces love at every opportunity. He transforms, through a series of short encounters, as the world flirts with possible apocalypse.
We've highlighted some of the genre films horror fans can look forward to from the official press release below. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for our upcoming coverage of the festival (taking place January 28th–February 3rd), and visit Sundance's website for more details.
World Cinema Dramatic Competition
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be Quiet / Argentina — Sebastian, a man in his thirties, works a series of temporary jobs and he embraces love at every opportunity. He transforms, through a series of short encounters, as the world flirts with possible apocalypse.
- 12/16/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Reece Shearsmith in In The Earth Photo: Courtesy of Sundance Institute
The Sundance Film Festival has today announced the line-up for its 2021 edition, which will be shortened and mainly focused on online screenings, due to the pandemic. Although the line-up is smaller - 72 features down from last year's 128 - it will be brought to a wider audience via a bespoke platform, running from January 28 to February 3.
The films represent 29 countries and include 38 first-time filmmakers - well known names among them include Rebecca Hall (Passing) and Robin Wright (Land). The films were selected from submissions including 3,500 features and 66 of the features will be world premieres.
The festival's push for diversity continues and across all 140 films and projects, 50 per cent were directed by one or more women; four per cent were directed by one or more non-binary individuals; 51 per cent were directed by one or more artists of color and 15 per...
The Sundance Film Festival has today announced the line-up for its 2021 edition, which will be shortened and mainly focused on online screenings, due to the pandemic. Although the line-up is smaller - 72 features down from last year's 128 - it will be brought to a wider audience via a bespoke platform, running from January 28 to February 3.
The films represent 29 countries and include 38 first-time filmmakers - well known names among them include Rebecca Hall (Passing) and Robin Wright (Land). The films were selected from submissions including 3,500 features and 66 of the features will be world premieres.
The festival's push for diversity continues and across all 140 films and projects, 50 per cent were directed by one or more women; four per cent were directed by one or more non-binary individuals; 51 per cent were directed by one or more artists of color and 15 per...
- 12/15/2020
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Disney+ series, The Right Stuff, is about trailblazers, but as a TV show, it stands in a crowd.
Shows about astronauts and space agencies seem to be back in vogue because For All Mankind, Space Force, Away, and Moonbase 8 made their debuts, too.
Mega franchises, Star Trek and Star Wars continue to boldly go and explore a galaxy far, far away.
And since the 1983 film version is beloved and iconic, the comparisons between the two were inevitable.
Yet, as I was watching The Right Stuff, I wasn't comparing it to any of those other shows or the film. What I kept being reminded of, and wanted to watch instead, was HBO's From The Earth To The Moon.
Produced by Ron Howard and Tom Hanks (who also directed and acted in it), From The Earth To The Moon was HBO's 1998 mini-series chronicling the U.S. space program from NASA's reaction...
Shows about astronauts and space agencies seem to be back in vogue because For All Mankind, Space Force, Away, and Moonbase 8 made their debuts, too.
Mega franchises, Star Trek and Star Wars continue to boldly go and explore a galaxy far, far away.
And since the 1983 film version is beloved and iconic, the comparisons between the two were inevitable.
Yet, as I was watching The Right Stuff, I wasn't comparing it to any of those other shows or the film. What I kept being reminded of, and wanted to watch instead, was HBO's From The Earth To The Moon.
Produced by Ron Howard and Tom Hanks (who also directed and acted in it), From The Earth To The Moon was HBO's 1998 mini-series chronicling the U.S. space program from NASA's reaction...
- 11/27/2020
- by Becca Newton
- TVfanatic
Neon has taken U.S. rights to Andrei Konchalovsky’s Dear Comrades!, which made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Prize. As announced this morning, film is Russia’s official submission for the 2020-2021 Oscars.
Dear Comrades! follows the rebellious workers from the small industrial town of Novocherkassk in 1962 who go on strike after the communist government raises food prices . The massacre which ensues is seen through the eyes of a devout party activist.
Konchalovsky co-wrote with Elena Kiseleva with the pic being produced by Alisher Usmanov. Julia Vysotskaya, Vladislav Komarov, Andrei Gusev, Yulia Burova, Sergei Erlish star.
Ayo Kepher-Maat negotiated the deal for Neon with Jean-Christophe Simon and Julien Razafindranaly from Films Boutique.
Konchalovsky’s most recent work includes Il Peccato (The Sin). His two previous features, The White Nights of Postman and Paradise, brought him best director Silver Lions at the Venice International Film Festival.
Dear Comrades! follows the rebellious workers from the small industrial town of Novocherkassk in 1962 who go on strike after the communist government raises food prices . The massacre which ensues is seen through the eyes of a devout party activist.
Konchalovsky co-wrote with Elena Kiseleva with the pic being produced by Alisher Usmanov. Julia Vysotskaya, Vladislav Komarov, Andrei Gusev, Yulia Burova, Sergei Erlish star.
Ayo Kepher-Maat negotiated the deal for Neon with Jean-Christophe Simon and Julien Razafindranaly from Films Boutique.
Konchalovsky’s most recent work includes Il Peccato (The Sin). His two previous features, The White Nights of Postman and Paradise, brought him best director Silver Lions at the Venice International Film Festival.
- 11/13/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Marks one of the first productions completed during pandemic.
Neon has revealed Ben Wheatley has wrapped production on horror feature In The Earth, which Protagonist will introduce to buyers at AFM online next week.
The film, written and directed by the UK filmmaker, stars Joel Fry (Yesterday), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Hayley Squires and Reece Shearsmith (A Field In England).
The story takes places as the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness,...
Neon has revealed Ben Wheatley has wrapped production on horror feature In The Earth, which Protagonist will introduce to buyers at AFM online next week.
The film, written and directed by the UK filmmaker, stars Joel Fry (Yesterday), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Hayley Squires and Reece Shearsmith (A Field In England).
The story takes places as the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness,...
- 11/6/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
UK filmmaker Ben Wheatley, whose Rebecca debuted on Netflix last month, has wrapped production on under-the-radar horror pic In The Earth, starring Joel Fry (Yesterday), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Hayley Squires, and Reece Shearsmith.
Neon fully financed and produced the movie and will release theatrically in the U.S. next year; Protagonist has boarded sales and will show footage at AFM. Andy Starke produced for Wheatley and Starke’s Rook Films alongside Tom Quinn and Jeff Deutchman who exec produced for Neon. Production took place entirely during the pandemic.
As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
Wheatley’s credits also include Kill List and Sightseers. He is represented...
Neon fully financed and produced the movie and will release theatrically in the U.S. next year; Protagonist has boarded sales and will show footage at AFM. Andy Starke produced for Wheatley and Starke’s Rook Films alongside Tom Quinn and Jeff Deutchman who exec produced for Neon. Production took place entirely during the pandemic.
As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
Wheatley’s credits also include Kill List and Sightseers. He is represented...
- 11/6/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The next time you’re in a natural history museum, take a closer look at the reptiles’ smiles.
Because an otherwise unremarkable incisor might just be the key to “some Journey to the Center of the Earth-type s–t,” as is the case in this new sneak peek from HBO’s upcoming Lovecraft Country.
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The new drama,...
Because an otherwise unremarkable incisor might just be the key to “some Journey to the Center of the Earth-type s–t,” as is the case in this new sneak peek from HBO’s upcoming Lovecraft Country.
More from TVLineWe Are Who We Are: Watch Trailer for Call Me By Your Name Auteur Luca Guadagnino's First TV SeriesRoom 104 Season 4 Premiere Recap: Murder, He WroteFleabag Couple Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott to Reunite (Sorta) on HBO's His Dark Materials
The new drama,...
- 7/26/2020
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
What’s the best Ecological Thriller of all time? Finally available in a good Region A disc is Val Guest and Wolf Mankowitz’s thrilling, realistic account of our world turned topsy-turvy, and perhaps plunging into a fiery oblivion. The violent shifts of climate and weather patterns echo today’s global warming chaos. Newspapermen Edward Judd and Leo McKern track down a frightening government secret; Janet Munro is the confidential clerk that leaks the truth. One of the top all-time British Science Fiction films is also a great newspaper story about the importance of a free press. Extras include a new Richard Harland Smith commentary.
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1961 / B&w / 2:35 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date July 7, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe, Bernard Braden, Reginald Beckwith, Renée Asherson, Arthur Christiansen, Pamela Green, Robin Hawdon.
Cinematography: Harry Waxman...
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1961 / B&w / 2:35 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date July 7, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe, Bernard Braden, Reginald Beckwith, Renée Asherson, Arthur Christiansen, Pamela Green, Robin Hawdon.
Cinematography: Harry Waxman...
- 7/11/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
“...with music, cinema is an art which operates with reality.”—Andrei Tarkovsky, Sculpting in TimeAndrei Tarkovsky felt music was most acceptable in film when used like a refrain in poetry, bringing the audience back to their first experience upon entering the poetic world of the film; at once the material is experienced as new, and yet part of the initial memory. Tarkovsky used music sparingly over his feature film work but with the belief that music and sound should become a part of the experience itself, folding into the dream logic and memory of the work. At the beginning of his career his work with composer Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov brought impressive orchestral pieces and traditional Russian song, later, the composer Eduard Artemyev explored the possibilities of electronic music and sound design. Tarkovsky stated in his seminal book Sculpting in Time (1984) that he felt electronic music had rich possibilities for cinema and...
- 3/30/2020
- MUBI
Egyptian moviemaker Youssef Chahine has died, just weeks after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
The celebrated director, 82, passed away at Al Maadi Military Hospital in Cairo on Sunday.
Chahine was originally admitted to a hospital in the Egyptian capital in June after falling into a coma following a brain haemorrhage.
He was flown to Paris, France for treatment and returned to Cairo soon afterwards while he was still in a critical condition.
His health continued to deteriorate until his death on Sunday, according to local news reports.
Chahine, who was born into a Christian family originating from Lebanon, enjoyed a career spanning almost 50 years and was considered to be one of Egypt's top filmmakers.
He won international acclaim for his work in pioneering Egypt's film industry and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at France's Cannes International Film Festival in 1997.
Chahine made over 40 films and documentaries in his lifetime, including 1985's Adieu Bonaparte, 1997's Destiny, and 2002's 11'09'01 - September 11, but is perhaps best known for 1969's The Land.
He was nominated for the Cannes International Film Festival's most prestigious prize, the Palm D'or, three times, and the Venice Film Festival in Italy's Golden Lion once - for his final film Heya fawda, which was released in 2007.
The star is also credited with launching the career of fellow Egyptian legend Omar Sharif who shot to fame with roles in 1962's Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago in 1965.
However, he was not always so treasured in his homeland, and his films often drew controversy for their sexual overtones and their criticism of political oppression.
In 1994, his movie The Emigrant, based on the Biblical story of Joseph, was banned in Egypt after a fundamentalist lawyer argued the film was a depiction of a prophet - an action that is banned in most Islamic countries.
Chahine is survived by his French wife Colette; the couple had no children.
The celebrated director, 82, passed away at Al Maadi Military Hospital in Cairo on Sunday.
Chahine was originally admitted to a hospital in the Egyptian capital in June after falling into a coma following a brain haemorrhage.
He was flown to Paris, France for treatment and returned to Cairo soon afterwards while he was still in a critical condition.
His health continued to deteriorate until his death on Sunday, according to local news reports.
Chahine, who was born into a Christian family originating from Lebanon, enjoyed a career spanning almost 50 years and was considered to be one of Egypt's top filmmakers.
He won international acclaim for his work in pioneering Egypt's film industry and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at France's Cannes International Film Festival in 1997.
Chahine made over 40 films and documentaries in his lifetime, including 1985's Adieu Bonaparte, 1997's Destiny, and 2002's 11'09'01 - September 11, but is perhaps best known for 1969's The Land.
He was nominated for the Cannes International Film Festival's most prestigious prize, the Palm D'or, three times, and the Venice Film Festival in Italy's Golden Lion once - for his final film Heya fawda, which was released in 2007.
The star is also credited with launching the career of fellow Egyptian legend Omar Sharif who shot to fame with roles in 1962's Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago in 1965.
However, he was not always so treasured in his homeland, and his films often drew controversy for their sexual overtones and their criticism of political oppression.
In 1994, his movie The Emigrant, based on the Biblical story of Joseph, was banned in Egypt after a fundamentalist lawyer argued the film was a depiction of a prophet - an action that is banned in most Islamic countries.
Chahine is survived by his French wife Colette; the couple had no children.
- 7/27/2008
- WENN
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