Aaron Eckhart is to star in 'Thieves Highway'.The 56-year-old actor has signed up to appear alongside Devon Sawa in the crime thriller from filmmaker Jesse V. Johnson.Aaron will play an Oklahoma Stock Detective who is in over his head in the world of modern cattle rustling.Travis Mills has written the film's script and it is being produced by Corey Large for his 308 Enterprises banner.Kirk Shaw and Jon Keeyes are executive producing the feature and Red Sea Media is responsible for foreign sales at Cannes.Former stuntman Johnson said in a statement: "'Thieves Highway' is a passion project, for Aaron and me. We spent a lot of time developing Travis Mills' script, embracing factual anecdotes and actual characters to flesh out a vibrant and action-packed modern crime story."Large added: "Aaron is creating a unique brand of starring in high-quality genre pictures, joining the likes of Liam Neeson and Mel Gibson,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The first scores have landed on Screen’s 2024 Cannes jury grid with Agathe Riedinger’s Wild Diamond receiving an average score of 2.1.
The French filmmaker’s debut received nine scores of two (average) while Katja Nicodemus from Germany’s Die Zeit and Screen’s own critic gave it three (good). This was rounded off by a one star (poor) from Bangkok Post’s Kong Rithdee.
Click on the jury grid above for the most up-to-date version.
Wild Diamond follows a 19-year-old woman who sets her heart on success as a reality show star. Newcomer Malou Khebizi leads the way...
The French filmmaker’s debut received nine scores of two (average) while Katja Nicodemus from Germany’s Die Zeit and Screen’s own critic gave it three (good). This was rounded off by a one star (poor) from Bangkok Post’s Kong Rithdee.
Click on the jury grid above for the most up-to-date version.
Wild Diamond follows a 19-year-old woman who sets her heart on success as a reality show star. Newcomer Malou Khebizi leads the way...
- 5/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Teenage Wasteland: Riedinger’s Debut a Familiar Coming-of-Age Parade
All that glitters isn’t gold, but social media success can break the mould. At least that’s the hopeful nugget bestowed upon the wayward heroine of Agathe Riedinger’s debut, Wild Diamond (Diamant Brut). In the well grooved tradition of coming-of-age cinema (especially French cinema), Riedinger certainly isn’t taking any big risks in her tale of a troubled teen obsessed with social media and reality television as a means of escape from the sordid conditions of a down-and-out home life. And yet, there’s certainly a historical value in comparing the softly evolving transitions of what life is like for teenage girls reared in a contradictory world where their worth is dictated by their desirability, while it’s expected they do not act upon the satisfaction of their own desires.…...
All that glitters isn’t gold, but social media success can break the mould. At least that’s the hopeful nugget bestowed upon the wayward heroine of Agathe Riedinger’s debut, Wild Diamond (Diamant Brut). In the well grooved tradition of coming-of-age cinema (especially French cinema), Riedinger certainly isn’t taking any big risks in her tale of a troubled teen obsessed with social media and reality television as a means of escape from the sordid conditions of a down-and-out home life. And yet, there’s certainly a historical value in comparing the softly evolving transitions of what life is like for teenage girls reared in a contradictory world where their worth is dictated by their desirability, while it’s expected they do not act upon the satisfaction of their own desires.…...
- 5/15/2024
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Reese Witherspoon is an Academy Award winning actress who made her Hollywood debut with The Man in the Moon (1991). Since then, she has worked in numerous movies and TV shows and was named one of the richest women in America in 2023. Along with having critical acclaim for films like Wild, Walk the Line, and Water for Elephants, she also has many box office hits like Sweet Home Alabama and Cruel Intentions. But if there is one role Reese is known for, it has got to be Elle Woods.
Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde | MGM
Witherspoon became the adorable yet clever Elle Woods and won over audiences with her performance in Legally Blonde. The movie became a huge hit, with the studios opting for a sequel, that although did not fare as well as the first, was still a bix office hit. And now, the 48-year-old seems to want to go...
Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde | MGM
Witherspoon became the adorable yet clever Elle Woods and won over audiences with her performance in Legally Blonde. The movie became a huge hit, with the studios opting for a sequel, that although did not fare as well as the first, was still a bix office hit. And now, the 48-year-old seems to want to go...
- 5/15/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
When Liane (Malou Khebizi), the protagonist of Agathe Riedinger’s stylish debut feature Wild Diamond (Diamant Brut), says that she will be the French Kim Kardashian, it sounds more like a prophecy than a desire.
The 19-year-old waitress from Fréjus is obsessed with fame and beauty. She scrupulously saved her paychecks to get breast augmentation surgery. She had a friend inject hyaluronic acid into her lips to plump them. Now she has her sights set on getting a Bbl. Liane chronicles her body modifications on Instagram, where her thousands of followers leave adoring comments that she repurposes as daily affirmations. “I’m not like everyone else,” Liane says throughout the film to the skeptics and doubters.
Premiering in competition at Cannes, Wild Diamond is Riedinger’s compassionate contribution to the “perils-of-social-media-and-fame” genre. The film expands on themes first explored in the director’s 2017 short Waiting for Jupiter, which followed a young woman,...
The 19-year-old waitress from Fréjus is obsessed with fame and beauty. She scrupulously saved her paychecks to get breast augmentation surgery. She had a friend inject hyaluronic acid into her lips to plump them. Now she has her sights set on getting a Bbl. Liane chronicles her body modifications on Instagram, where her thousands of followers leave adoring comments that she repurposes as daily affirmations. “I’m not like everyone else,” Liane says throughout the film to the skeptics and doubters.
Premiering in competition at Cannes, Wild Diamond is Riedinger’s compassionate contribution to the “perils-of-social-media-and-fame” genre. The film expands on themes first explored in the director’s 2017 short Waiting for Jupiter, which followed a young woman,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Variety has shared a piece on 2024's streaming titles, confirming Echo is the second most-viewed series on Disney+ this year so far. It's an impressive achievement, particularly as Marvel Studios dropped all five episodes at once, leading to the show being quickly forgotten.
We've seen in recent years that weekly drops are much better for keeping people talking about new titles (which goes against Netflix's once highly successful streaming model of releasing every episode at once).
Rumour has it Echo suffered from quite a few issues behind the scenes, with six instalments becoming five, as a result. That could explain why they hit Disney+ on the same day, though reviews were somewhat positive as is evident from the show's 71% Rotten Tomatoes score.
However, putting this news into context is the fact, "[Percy Jackson and the Olympians] accounts for nearly a quarter of Disney+ original series viewing time so far...
We've seen in recent years that weekly drops are much better for keeping people talking about new titles (which goes against Netflix's once highly successful streaming model of releasing every episode at once).
Rumour has it Echo suffered from quite a few issues behind the scenes, with six instalments becoming five, as a result. That could explain why they hit Disney+ on the same day, though reviews were somewhat positive as is evident from the show's 71% Rotten Tomatoes score.
However, putting this news into context is the fact, "[Percy Jackson and the Olympians] accounts for nearly a quarter of Disney+ original series viewing time so far...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and Peacock’s The Traitors lead the nominations for the sixth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, with five apiece.
Both series will vie for best competition series, best ensemble cast in an unscripted series, best show host (RuPaul and Alan Cumming) and male star of the year (RuPaul and Cumming, again). Drag Race also is up for best lifestyle show: fashion/beauty, while Traitors‘ Phaedra Parks earned a nom for female star of the year.
Also up for best show host are Will Arnett (Lego Masters), Terry Crews (America’s Got Talent), Kristen Kish (Top Chef) and Keke Palmer (Password).
Male star of the year nominees also include Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show), Bertie Gregory (Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory), Eugene Levy (The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy) and Gerry Turner (The Golden Bachelor).
Also vying for female star are the year...
Both series will vie for best competition series, best ensemble cast in an unscripted series, best show host (RuPaul and Alan Cumming) and male star of the year (RuPaul and Cumming, again). Drag Race also is up for best lifestyle show: fashion/beauty, while Traitors‘ Phaedra Parks earned a nom for female star of the year.
Also up for best show host are Will Arnett (Lego Masters), Terry Crews (America’s Got Talent), Kristen Kish (Top Chef) and Keke Palmer (Password).
Male star of the year nominees also include Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show), Bertie Gregory (Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory), Eugene Levy (The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy) and Gerry Turner (The Golden Bachelor).
Also vying for female star are the year...
- 5/13/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Singer-songwriter Judee Sill packed a lot of living into her 35 years, much of it hard. Drugs, reform school, losing her father when she was just 8. Of her mother she said, “She was mean on top of being dumb.”
In her late teens, in the early 1960s, she got involved with a bad hombre in Southern California and they pulled off a few armed robberies. In one incident, she reportedly told a guy behind a liquor store counter, “Okay, mother sticker, this is a fuck up!” Humor she did not lack.
As a child Sill learned piano at an upright in a saloon owned by her dad. She mastered other instruments, including bass and guitar. In juvenile hall – where she was sent after an arrest for forging checks – she played the organ. Somehow, through cracks in the unpolished concrete of a difficult youth, a flowering talent emerged. She could draw, she could sing,...
In her late teens, in the early 1960s, she got involved with a bad hombre in Southern California and they pulled off a few armed robberies. In one incident, she reportedly told a guy behind a liquor store counter, “Okay, mother sticker, this is a fuck up!” Humor she did not lack.
As a child Sill learned piano at an upright in a saloon owned by her dad. She mastered other instruments, including bass and guitar. In juvenile hall – where she was sent after an arrest for forging checks – she played the organ. Somehow, through cracks in the unpolished concrete of a difficult youth, a flowering talent emerged. She could draw, she could sing,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite stepping away from performing together to complete their military duties, the boys of BTS are finding ways to keep their fans connected through their music. On Thursday, BTS’ label Bighit Music announced that it’ll be releasing BTS leader Rm’s 11-track album Right Place, Wrong Person on May 24, marking his second solo album release.
“Right Place, Wrong Person embodies facets of Rm as a solo artist, distinct from albums released under BTS,” said BigHit Music in a statement. “[We] would appreciate the attention and support from many for this...
“Right Place, Wrong Person embodies facets of Rm as a solo artist, distinct from albums released under BTS,” said BigHit Music in a statement. “[We] would appreciate the attention and support from many for this...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Film Forum is turning back the clock to the ’80s and celebrating golden era cinemas with the New York premiere of Richard Shepard’s “Film Geek.”
Emmy winner Shepard writes and directs the cine-memoir feature centered on moviegoing in the ’70s and ’80s. “Film Geek” debuts as part of Film Forum’s “Out of the ’80s” programming, which includes over 50 films ranging from blockbusters to cult classics.
Films such as “Blue Velvet,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” and more will screen at the theater. Actors such as Griffin Dunne and Isaac Mizrahi will revisit their own ’80s features, while directors like Charlie Ahearn, Charles Lane, and Jerry Schatzberg discuss their filmmaking styles.
The series is programmed by Bruce Goldstein, Film Forum’s Repertory Artistic Director, and was inspired by Richard Shepard’s documentary “Film Geek.” The festival centers on the debut of “Film Geek,” which is...
Emmy winner Shepard writes and directs the cine-memoir feature centered on moviegoing in the ’70s and ’80s. “Film Geek” debuts as part of Film Forum’s “Out of the ’80s” programming, which includes over 50 films ranging from blockbusters to cult classics.
Films such as “Blue Velvet,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” and more will screen at the theater. Actors such as Griffin Dunne and Isaac Mizrahi will revisit their own ’80s features, while directors like Charlie Ahearn, Charles Lane, and Jerry Schatzberg discuss their filmmaking styles.
The series is programmed by Bruce Goldstein, Film Forum’s Repertory Artistic Director, and was inspired by Richard Shepard’s documentary “Film Geek.” The festival centers on the debut of “Film Geek,” which is...
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Frank Darabont's 1999 Oscar darling "The Green Mile," based on an inexplicably serialized novel by Stephen King, is set in 1935 Louisiana in the fictional Cold Mountain Penitentiary, specifically the prison's death row. The correctional officers are overseen by Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) who struggles to retain his soul working such a dire job. The floor that leads to the prison's electric chair is painted green, earning it the titular nickname. Paul attempts to wrangle his officers' cruelty and retain what little hope he can, even after witnessing the state execute prisoner after prisoner. To make matters worse, he's suffering from a bladder infection.
The wildest prisoner on death row is William "Wild Bill" Wharton, played by the always amazing Sam Rockwell. Wharton was clearly mentally ill, and would frequently assault the officers, forcing him into a padded cell. He spat insults and racial epithets, flashing his yellowed teeth and horribly casual hate.
The wildest prisoner on death row is William "Wild Bill" Wharton, played by the always amazing Sam Rockwell. Wharton was clearly mentally ill, and would frequently assault the officers, forcing him into a padded cell. He spat insults and racial epithets, flashing his yellowed teeth and horribly casual hate.
- 4/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
While aimed at kids, Dcau was no stranger to crossing boundaries by incorporating s-xual innuendos and double entendres into their shows in order to keep the adults hooked. Although Batman: The Animated Series, which started it all, and its successor had their fair share of adult jokes packed into them, with Justice League Unlimited, Bruce TImm took it a step further.
This was a result of the plethora of romantic subplots that were incorporated into the series, which also involved a surprising romance arc between Green Lantern and Hawkgirl. Later elaborating on it, Timm revealed it was a result of their experiment with the show’s format.
Hawgirl and Green Lantern’s Romance Was a Result of Jlu’s Serialized Format
Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
In most comic iterations, Hawkman is often the match for Hawkgirl, but to fans’ surprise, in Justice League Unlimited, we witness a romantic arc between her and John Stewart.
This was a result of the plethora of romantic subplots that were incorporated into the series, which also involved a surprising romance arc between Green Lantern and Hawkgirl. Later elaborating on it, Timm revealed it was a result of their experiment with the show’s format.
Hawgirl and Green Lantern’s Romance Was a Result of Jlu’s Serialized Format
Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
In most comic iterations, Hawkman is often the match for Hawkgirl, but to fans’ surprise, in Justice League Unlimited, we witness a romantic arc between her and John Stewart.
- 4/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
This May, AMC Networks features Season 2 of the critically acclaimed hit series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, and Delainey Hayles, the new Sundance Now crime drama Scrublands, and the return of Acorn TV’s popular Harry Wild, starring Jane Seymour, among other new series, films, and specials across its streaming services.
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including IFC Films’ American Star, starring Ian McShane (Deadwood), the critically acclaimed The Taste of Things, starring Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient), and Shudder Original films Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), and Stopmotion, starring Aisling Franciosi.
AMC+ will also celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with programming featuring signature series, new library additions, and a curated selection of feature films and documentaries, including Future of Film: Aapi Rising Stars, a new collection of shorts from the DC APA Film Festival,...
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including IFC Films’ American Star, starring Ian McShane (Deadwood), the critically acclaimed The Taste of Things, starring Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient), and Shudder Original films Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), and Stopmotion, starring Aisling Franciosi.
AMC+ will also celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with programming featuring signature series, new library additions, and a curated selection of feature films and documentaries, including Future of Film: Aapi Rising Stars, a new collection of shorts from the DC APA Film Festival,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The cast has been revealed for Rihanna‘s new Smurfs movie!
If you forgot, we learned that the 36-year-old “Wild Thoughts” superstar was voicing Smurfette in a new animated project from Paramount at 2023 CinemaCon.
She will also produce and write original music for the movie, which is directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Matt Landon. The movie does not yet have an official title but is scheduled to premiere in theaters on February 14, 2025.
Almost exactly one year after Rihanna‘s involvement was announced, the rest of the cast was revealed at 2024 CinemaCon.
Scroll through the slideshow for a breakdown of who will appear in the new movie with Rihanna…...
If you forgot, we learned that the 36-year-old “Wild Thoughts” superstar was voicing Smurfette in a new animated project from Paramount at 2023 CinemaCon.
She will also produce and write original music for the movie, which is directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Matt Landon. The movie does not yet have an official title but is scheduled to premiere in theaters on February 14, 2025.
Almost exactly one year after Rihanna‘s involvement was announced, the rest of the cast was revealed at 2024 CinemaCon.
Scroll through the slideshow for a breakdown of who will appear in the new movie with Rihanna…...
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ahead of a festival kicking off in just about a month, Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate, have unveiled the selection of the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Led by the previously announced major highlight, Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, the competition lineup features the latest films from Jia Zhangke, David Cronenberg, Paul Schrader, Andrea Arnold, Sean Baker, Miguel Gomes, Yorgos Lanthimos, Jacques Audiard, Ali Abbasi, Payal Kapadia, and more.
Other sections include the previously new films from George Miller and Kevin Costner, alongside Leos Carax’s personal short C’est Pas Moi, Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson’s Rumors, Alain Guiraudie’s Miséricorde, and more.
Check out the lineup below.
Competition
All We Imagine As Light – Payal Kapadia
L’amour Ouf – Gilles Lellouche
Anora – Sean Baker
The Apprentice – Ali Abbasi
Bird – Andrea Arnold
Caught by the Tides – Jia Zhang-ke...
Led by the previously announced major highlight, Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, the competition lineup features the latest films from Jia Zhangke, David Cronenberg, Paul Schrader, Andrea Arnold, Sean Baker, Miguel Gomes, Yorgos Lanthimos, Jacques Audiard, Ali Abbasi, Payal Kapadia, and more.
Other sections include the previously new films from George Miller and Kevin Costner, alongside Leos Carax’s personal short C’est Pas Moi, Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson’s Rumors, Alain Guiraudie’s Miséricorde, and more.
Check out the lineup below.
Competition
All We Imagine As Light – Payal Kapadia
L’amour Ouf – Gilles Lellouche
Anora – Sean Baker
The Apprentice – Ali Abbasi
Bird – Andrea Arnold
Caught by the Tides – Jia Zhang-ke...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
A New Orleans native who was raised in Tennessee, Reese Witherspoon is the very definition of good things coming in petite 5-foot-1 packages. She made her film debut at age 14 in 1991’s “The Man in the Moon,” a bittersweet Southern coming-of-age tale of first love and loss. From then on, she was pegged as a young actress to watch. She would soon gravitate towards edgier fare such as the underwhelming 1994 comedy “S.F.W.” and 1996’s “Freeway,” a rancid take on a Little Red Riding Hood on the run. She then scored a signature role as the rabidly ruthless high-school over-achiever Tracy Flick in 1999’s political satire “Election.” That was followed by her first major box-office hit, 2001’s “Legally Blonde,” as a perky Harvard student with a penchant for pink, feathered pens and cute Chihuahuas.
Ever since, Witherspoon has proven to be a incredibly likable and laudable presence on the big screen and,...
Ever since, Witherspoon has proven to be a incredibly likable and laudable presence on the big screen and,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Prepare for an intriguing blend of mystery and camaraderie as “Wild Cards” returns with Season 1 Episode 10, titled “Romancing the Egg.” Catch it at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, on Pix.
In this episode, Ellis finds herself entangled in a captivating case involving her ex, Max, and a world-famous Imperial egg. The narrative unfolds as a cat-and-mouse heist ensues, putting their friendship, partnership, and trust to the ultimate test. Viewers can anticipate a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected twists as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships while dealing with the high-stakes world of international intrigue.
Tune in on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on Pix to witness the drama, suspense, and the delicate dance of trust and betrayal in “Romancing the Egg.” It’s a must-watch episode that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Wednesday 20 March 2024 on Pix
Wild Cards...
In this episode, Ellis finds herself entangled in a captivating case involving her ex, Max, and a world-famous Imperial egg. The narrative unfolds as a cat-and-mouse heist ensues, putting their friendship, partnership, and trust to the ultimate test. Viewers can anticipate a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected twists as the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships while dealing with the high-stakes world of international intrigue.
Tune in on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on Pix to witness the drama, suspense, and the delicate dance of trust and betrayal in “Romancing the Egg.” It’s a must-watch episode that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Wednesday 20 March 2024 on Pix
Wild Cards...
- 3/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“Road House” is an infectiously stylish piece of slumming. It’s a remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze cheeseball action cult film, and it’s staged with a verve and wit and dynamic grittiness that make the original film look even more rickety than it once did. Doug Liman, the director of the new “Road House,” has always been a gifted maverick, but I still like his earliest films the best. For years now, he has worked hard to make interesting and responsible dramas, but watching “Road House” you can taste how good it must have felt for him to be irresponsible — to give in to his savage B-movie id.
The action in “Road House” is beyond brutal; at moments, it’s vicious. Yet if the movie is far more violent than your average action film, in its slightly crackpot bare-knuckle way it’s also more humane. Liman stages the pulp...
The action in “Road House” is beyond brutal; at moments, it’s vicious. Yet if the movie is far more violent than your average action film, in its slightly crackpot bare-knuckle way it’s also more humane. Liman stages the pulp...
- 3/9/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have announced a new album called Wild God, which will arrive on August 30th. Today, the band shared the album’s title track and lead single.
Released via Bad Seed in partnership with Play It Again Sam, Wild God will span 10 tracks, each produced by Cave and Warren Ellis. In addition to the band’s lineup — consisting of Cave, Ellis, Thomas Wydler, Martyn Casey, Jim Sclavunos, and George Vjestica — Luis Almau and Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood made contributions to the album.
Speaking about Wild God in a new statement, Cave expressed a “hope [that] the album has the effect on listeners that it’s had on me.” Continuing, he explained: “It bursts out of the speaker, and I get swept up with it. It’s a complicated record, but it’s also deeply and joyously infectious. There is never a master plan when we make a record.
Released via Bad Seed in partnership with Play It Again Sam, Wild God will span 10 tracks, each produced by Cave and Warren Ellis. In addition to the band’s lineup — consisting of Cave, Ellis, Thomas Wydler, Martyn Casey, Jim Sclavunos, and George Vjestica — Luis Almau and Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood made contributions to the album.
Speaking about Wild God in a new statement, Cave expressed a “hope [that] the album has the effect on listeners that it’s had on me.” Continuing, he explained: “It bursts out of the speaker, and I get swept up with it. It’s a complicated record, but it’s also deeply and joyously infectious. There is never a master plan when we make a record.
- 3/6/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
For Henry Hill, the appeal of becoming a mobster is simple. “They weren’t like anybody else. They did whatever they wanted,” he explains in the famous monologue at the start of Goodfellas. “They parked in front of hydrants and never got a ticket. When they played cards all night nobody ever called the cops.”
Hank might also add to the list that they get the best deals at the grocery store, something that happens to wiseguy Vinnie Antonelli in the comedy My Blue Heaven. Noticing an unattended pricing gun, Vinnie gives himself a huge markdown on a bunch of steaks. When the cashier totals the haul at less than $20, he’s too impressed with the $100 bill Vinnie handed him to call foul. Even the manager only stops Vinnie to give the former mobster a comment card, saying nothing of the steal of a deal that just occurred.
Hill doesn’t realize it,...
Hank might also add to the list that they get the best deals at the grocery store, something that happens to wiseguy Vinnie Antonelli in the comedy My Blue Heaven. Noticing an unattended pricing gun, Vinnie gives himself a huge markdown on a bunch of steaks. When the cashier totals the haul at less than $20, he’s too impressed with the $100 bill Vinnie handed him to call foul. Even the manager only stops Vinnie to give the former mobster a comment card, saying nothing of the steal of a deal that just occurred.
Hill doesn’t realize it,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
There is perhaps no band on Earth that more completely embodies the rock 'n' roll spirit than Japan's Guitar Wolf. The most powerful of power trios has been kicking ass around the world for decades, but for film fans, their moment was in 1999, with the release of their genre-bending classic, Wild Zero. Written and directed by Takeuchi Tetsuro, Wild Zero pitted Guitar Wolf against aliens and zombies hellbent on taking over the planet. However, as crazy as that sounds, it was only the beginning of one of cinema's greatest achievements. Now, twenty five years later, Tetsuro and the boys are revving up to take another crack at it and they need our help. Interested in making Wild Zero 2 a reality? Check out the...
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- 3/5/2024
- Screen Anarchy
This Saturday at 11:30 Am on NBC, “Wild Child” invites viewers on a captivating adventure with Season 4 Episode 2, titled “AfriCAN You Believe It?” Hosted by the delightful Sheinelle Jones, the episode promises a fascinating tour of the African savanna, showcasing the incredible creatures that call this stunning wilderness home.
In “AfriCAN You Believe It?”, Sheinelle embarks on an exploration to witness the unbelievable diversity of wildlife that thrives in the African savanna. From majestic elephants to graceful giraffes, the episode offers a front-row seat to the wonders of nature through the eyes of the children who share their home with these extraordinary creatures.
With Sheinelle Jones as the guide, viewers can expect a blend of education and entertainment as “Wild Child” continues its mission to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world. Tune in at 11:30 Am this Saturday for an immersive journey into the heart of the African savanna on NBC.
In “AfriCAN You Believe It?”, Sheinelle embarks on an exploration to witness the unbelievable diversity of wildlife that thrives in the African savanna. From majestic elephants to graceful giraffes, the episode offers a front-row seat to the wonders of nature through the eyes of the children who share their home with these extraordinary creatures.
With Sheinelle Jones as the guide, viewers can expect a blend of education and entertainment as “Wild Child” continues its mission to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world. Tune in at 11:30 Am this Saturday for an immersive journey into the heart of the African savanna on NBC.
- 3/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Gear up for an evening of mystery and undercover antics as “Wild Cards” presents Season 1, Episode 8, titled “Eternal Sunshine of the Therapized Mind.” Airing at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, on Pix, this episode unravels a thrilling storyline when a celebrated therapist and bestselling author meets an untimely demise.
In this installment, the dynamic duo of Max and Ellis takes center stage, going undercover as a married couple at the deceased therapist’s wellness retreat. As they navigate the intricacies of the retreat, their bickering takes a backseat to the unraveling mystery, leading them to unexpected discoveries beyond just their chakras.
Viewers can expect a perfect blend of suspense, humor, and unexpected twists as Max and Ellis embark on a mission to uncover the truth behind the therapist’s murder. Tune in at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, on Pix for “Eternal Sunshine of the Therapized Mind” in “Wild Cards,...
In this installment, the dynamic duo of Max and Ellis takes center stage, going undercover as a married couple at the deceased therapist’s wellness retreat. As they navigate the intricacies of the retreat, their bickering takes a backseat to the unraveling mystery, leading them to unexpected discoveries beyond just their chakras.
Viewers can expect a perfect blend of suspense, humor, and unexpected twists as Max and Ellis embark on a mission to uncover the truth behind the therapist’s murder. Tune in at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, on Pix for “Eternal Sunshine of the Therapized Mind” in “Wild Cards,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Sean Bailey, the producer turned executive who has overseen Walt Disney Studios’ live-action division for almost 15 years, is exiting the studio.
In his place, David Greenbaum, who ran Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield, will take over in a newly created role of president, Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.
Steve Asbell continues to oversee 20th Century Studios as president while Greenfield takes sole oversight of Searchlight as president.
Per the studio’s announcement Monday, in this new role Greenbaum will lead “a combined studio group that will be home to both iconic film brands, producing a robust collection of original and legacy projects unique to each for theatrical and streaming, while increasing collaboration across the production slate.”
The move is a jump for Greenbaum, who has demonstrated a strong record in the prestige filmmaking space, along with his partner Greenfield.
In his place, David Greenbaum, who ran Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield, will take over in a newly created role of president, Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.
Steve Asbell continues to oversee 20th Century Studios as president while Greenfield takes sole oversight of Searchlight as president.
Per the studio’s announcement Monday, in this new role Greenbaum will lead “a combined studio group that will be home to both iconic film brands, producing a robust collection of original and legacy projects unique to each for theatrical and streaming, while increasing collaboration across the production slate.”
The move is a jump for Greenbaum, who has demonstrated a strong record in the prestige filmmaking space, along with his partner Greenfield.
- 2/26/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Effective immediately, Walt Disney’s President of Motion Picture Studios Sean Bailey, who turned the company’s animation vault into a multibillion-dollar live-action movie business, is departing after 15 years on the lot. Searchlight co-president David Greenbaum will take on a newly created role. He’ll be president of Disney Live action and president of 20th Century Studios.
Greenbaum’s new title will be President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. He’ll report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman. Steve Asbell will continue to serve as President, 20th Century Studios, a role he’s had since March 2020. He will report to Greenbaum.
This splits up the Searchlight Pictures executive team of Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield, two of the most highly regarded execs in the prestige film space who right now have Poor Things squarely in the Best Picture race and other Oscar categories. That duo succeeded longtime leaders Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley,...
Greenbaum’s new title will be President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. He’ll report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman. Steve Asbell will continue to serve as President, 20th Century Studios, a role he’s had since March 2020. He will report to Greenbaum.
This splits up the Searchlight Pictures executive team of Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield, two of the most highly regarded execs in the prestige film space who right now have Poor Things squarely in the Best Picture race and other Oscar categories. That duo succeeded longtime leaders Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
International independent production company and financier Gold Rush Pictures has signed a deal with Germany’s X Filme Creative Pool to participate in financing and co-produce the next three projects written and directed and/or produced by Tom Tykwer, including features and TV series.
The partnership follows Gold Rush Pictures recent investment in Tykwer’s German contemporary drama “The Light,” the filmmaker’s return to the big screen after seven years and four seasons as writer and director of the hit series “Babylon Berlin.” It is the writer-director’s first feature film since his 2016 adaptation of “A Hologram for the King,” starring Tom Hanks.
Currently in production, “The Light” (“Das Licht”) centres on a troubled family who take on a mysterious woman as a housekeeper. When she successfully shakes up the lives of the family, she then confronts them with the dark fate of her own. The film stars Lars Eidinger,...
The partnership follows Gold Rush Pictures recent investment in Tykwer’s German contemporary drama “The Light,” the filmmaker’s return to the big screen after seven years and four seasons as writer and director of the hit series “Babylon Berlin.” It is the writer-director’s first feature film since his 2016 adaptation of “A Hologram for the King,” starring Tom Hanks.
Currently in production, “The Light” (“Das Licht”) centres on a troubled family who take on a mysterious woman as a housekeeper. When she successfully shakes up the lives of the family, she then confronts them with the dark fate of her own. The film stars Lars Eidinger,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Rihanna is known almost as much for her savage clapbacks as she is for her music and fashion icon status. So it was only a matter of time before the sassy songstress unleashed some signature shade on one of her Ocean’s 8 castmates. During a recent appearance alongside Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Sarah Paulson on The Graham Norton Show, host Graham Norton asked the stars who among them had attended fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala.
Rihanna’s Comment Followed Jabs About Her Own Met Gala Style Helena Bonham Carter as Rose Weil
When Helena Bonham Carter revealed on The Graham Norton Show, she’d never scored an invite to the prestigious event, Rihanna swiftly went in for the kill:
“That’s because you wear dresses like that.” She gestured mockingly at Carter’s eclectic patterned silk dress while the audience erupted.
Earlier in the interview, her infamous...
Rihanna’s Comment Followed Jabs About Her Own Met Gala Style Helena Bonham Carter as Rose Weil
When Helena Bonham Carter revealed on The Graham Norton Show, she’d never scored an invite to the prestigious event, Rihanna swiftly went in for the kill:
“That’s because you wear dresses like that.” She gestured mockingly at Carter’s eclectic patterned silk dress while the audience erupted.
Earlier in the interview, her infamous...
- 2/23/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
The game as it was originally meant to be played: on a frozen sheet of ice, outside, in front of 82,500 screaming fans. Well, not exactly, but that’s what you’ll get when you tune into the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. With two regular-season games on the docket, it’s the Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Feb. 17 with puck drop at 8 p.m. Et from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. And on Sunday, Feb. 18, it’s the battle of New York, as the New York Rangers take on the New York Islanders at 3 p.m. Et. You can watch both games on ABC, or with a subscription to ESPN+. You can watch ABC with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
How to Watch 2024 NHL Stadium Series When: Saturday, February...
How to Watch 2024 NHL Stadium Series When: Saturday, February...
- 2/17/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Local channel owners may see an opportunity to profit from the announced Jv, but it could spell doom for Fubo.
The entire sports media world was rocked by Tuesday’s announcement that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery would join their sports rights together in a new streaming joint venture. Cable providers and live TV streaming services stand to lose the most from the venture, and the sports-centric live TV streaming service Fubo issued a public response on Wednesday in which it made clear that it had serious concerns about the plan.
Fubo estimates the new Jv streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Wbd would control “60-85%” of all sports content in the United States. The Streamable estimates that Jv streamer will come in at around half the price point of a monthly Fubo subscription. Fubo has been struggling to build scale and stands at just 1.48 million subscribers at last count.
The entire sports media world was rocked by Tuesday’s announcement that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery would join their sports rights together in a new streaming joint venture. Cable providers and live TV streaming services stand to lose the most from the venture, and the sports-centric live TV streaming service Fubo issued a public response on Wednesday in which it made clear that it had serious concerns about the plan.
Fubo estimates the new Jv streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Wbd would control “60-85%” of all sports content in the United States. The Streamable estimates that Jv streamer will come in at around half the price point of a monthly Fubo subscription. Fubo has been struggling to build scale and stands at just 1.48 million subscribers at last count.
- 2/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed episode of “Wild Cards” as Season 1 Episode 5, titled “The Accountant of Monte Cristo,” hits the screens this Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on CW.
In this thrilling installment, viewers are in for a rollercoaster ride as an infamous accountant, crucial to testifying against the mob, gets abducted. Ellis receives an urgent call from an old friend, thrusting him into a high-stakes mission to rescue the kidnapped accountant and bring him to safety.
However, tensions escalate as Chief Li delivers a stern warning to Max and Ellis, reminding them that they’re skating on thin ice. With pressure mounting and danger lurking around every corner, our heroes must navigate through treacherous territory to accomplish their mission and ensure justice prevails.
Don’t miss the heart-pounding action and suspenseful twists in “The Accountant of Monte Cristo” on CW this Wednesday at 8:00 Pm. Tune in for an...
In this thrilling installment, viewers are in for a rollercoaster ride as an infamous accountant, crucial to testifying against the mob, gets abducted. Ellis receives an urgent call from an old friend, thrusting him into a high-stakes mission to rescue the kidnapped accountant and bring him to safety.
However, tensions escalate as Chief Li delivers a stern warning to Max and Ellis, reminding them that they’re skating on thin ice. With pressure mounting and danger lurking around every corner, our heroes must navigate through treacherous territory to accomplish their mission and ensure justice prevails.
Don’t miss the heart-pounding action and suspenseful twists in “The Accountant of Monte Cristo” on CW this Wednesday at 8:00 Pm. Tune in for an...
- 2/7/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In 2020, Laura Dern celebrated with her very first Oscar win for “Marriage Story”! It was a fitting gift to the veteran actress, who has starred in dozens of quality films throughout her lengthy career. Let’s take a look back at her career by ranking her 16 greatest film performances.
Dern began her career as a teenager close to four decades ago. She seemed to initially aspire to a more normal life but her attempts to finish her college degree at the University of Southern California were continually interrupted by obtaining plum film roles. That she’d eventually settle into an acting career isn’t surprising since her father Bruce Dern is a two time Oscar nominee and her mother Diane Ladd a three time contender
Dern would go on to earn two Oscar nominations of her own for “Rambling Rose” (1991) and “Wild” (2014), plus work steadily in both film and television...
Dern began her career as a teenager close to four decades ago. She seemed to initially aspire to a more normal life but her attempts to finish her college degree at the University of Southern California were continually interrupted by obtaining plum film roles. That she’d eventually settle into an acting career isn’t surprising since her father Bruce Dern is a two time Oscar nominee and her mother Diane Ladd a three time contender
Dern would go on to earn two Oscar nominations of her own for “Rambling Rose” (1991) and “Wild” (2014), plus work steadily in both film and television...
- 2/4/2024
- by Robert Pius, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The 1980s enjoys a privileged, some might even argue inflated position in the sci-fi pantheon. In the US, it was the decade that gave us two thirds of the original Star Wars trilogy, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Terminator and Tron. In TV land, Star Trek got a brand new Generation, Quantums Leapt, Knights Rode, and of course, Alf.
But on the other side of the pond, British science fiction television was doing things the way we British always have – for less money, and a bit more bleak. But it wasn’t all creepy John Wyndham adaptations and hostile alien invasions, the 1980s also delivered a couple of British space comedy classics, along with the most underrated series in sci-fi history.
The Day of the Triffids (1981)
Stream on: purchase-only on Sky Store, Google Play, Amazon (UK); disc import only (US)
For our money, still the only decent adaptation of John...
But on the other side of the pond, British science fiction television was doing things the way we British always have – for less money, and a bit more bleak. But it wasn’t all creepy John Wyndham adaptations and hostile alien invasions, the 1980s also delivered a couple of British space comedy classics, along with the most underrated series in sci-fi history.
The Day of the Triffids (1981)
Stream on: purchase-only on Sky Store, Google Play, Amazon (UK); disc import only (US)
For our money, still the only decent adaptation of John...
- 2/2/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Just days after Amazon Prime Video announced that it was pressing pause on its original content production in Africa, leading local streaming service Showmax is gearing up for a February relaunch boosted by NBCUniversal’s Peacock technology and bolstered by an ambitious content offering that will see the streamer unveiling 21 new African originals next month alone.
Speaking exclusively to Variety, company execs say the reboot puts the new-look platform in pole position to capture an even bigger slice of the burgeoning African SVOD market.
“We are doubling down on Africa,” says CEO Marc Jury. “We’ve been here for 38 years, and we intend to be here for a long time still to come. And we feel we’ve got all the best local knowledge in terms of understanding what content [is in demand] and how our customers want to consume it.”
Launched in 2015 by pan-African entertainment giant MultiChoice, which also owns leading pay-tv operator DStv,...
Speaking exclusively to Variety, company execs say the reboot puts the new-look platform in pole position to capture an even bigger slice of the burgeoning African SVOD market.
“We are doubling down on Africa,” says CEO Marc Jury. “We’ve been here for 38 years, and we intend to be here for a long time still to come. And we feel we’ve got all the best local knowledge in terms of understanding what content [is in demand] and how our customers want to consume it.”
Launched in 2015 by pan-African entertainment giant MultiChoice, which also owns leading pay-tv operator DStv,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
The Sundance Film Festival is regarded as one of the most prestigious independent film festivals, where filmmakers have been premiering their movies and documentaries since 1984.
The festival was founded in 1978 by Sterling Van Wagenen, the head of Robert Redford’s company Wildwood, and John Earle of the Utah Film Commission under the name Utah/US Film Festival to attract more filmmakers to Utah.
Redford founded the Sundance Institute in 1981 to foster independence, risk-taking, and new voices in American film. That year, 10 emerging filmmakers were invited to the Sundance Resort in the mountains of Utah, where they worked with leading writers, directors and actors to develop their original independent projects.
By 1984, the festival had established itself and was officially renamed the Sundance Film Festival after Redford’s character in his 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. That year, the Grand Jury Prize in Dramatics was awarded to Old Enough, an...
The festival was founded in 1978 by Sterling Van Wagenen, the head of Robert Redford’s company Wildwood, and John Earle of the Utah Film Commission under the name Utah/US Film Festival to attract more filmmakers to Utah.
Redford founded the Sundance Institute in 1981 to foster independence, risk-taking, and new voices in American film. That year, 10 emerging filmmakers were invited to the Sundance Resort in the mountains of Utah, where they worked with leading writers, directors and actors to develop their original independent projects.
By 1984, the festival had established itself and was officially renamed the Sundance Film Festival after Redford’s character in his 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. That year, the Grand Jury Prize in Dramatics was awarded to Old Enough, an...
- 1/26/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
From games being strewn across an ever-increasing number of networks and streamers, it is getting extremely difficult for football fans to watch all of the games.
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend and Divisional rounds are over, and as usual, the first two rounds of the league’s postseason had some thrillers, along with some clunkers. One of the biggest talking points following the games so far has been the debate over the wisdom of placing an NFL playoff game — one of the ratings prizes of the entire television year — exclusively on a streaming service for a national audience. Peacock’s first-ever streaming-exclusive playoff game drew good ratings for the Wild Card matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, so when coupled with the fact that “Thursday Night Football” games air on Prime Video and most “Monday Night Football” contests also stream on ESPN+, the NFL has...
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend and Divisional rounds are over, and as usual, the first two rounds of the league’s postseason had some thrillers, along with some clunkers. One of the biggest talking points following the games so far has been the debate over the wisdom of placing an NFL playoff game — one of the ratings prizes of the entire television year — exclusively on a streaming service for a national audience. Peacock’s first-ever streaming-exclusive playoff game drew good ratings for the Wild Card matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, so when coupled with the fact that “Thursday Night Football” games air on Prime Video and most “Monday Night Football” contests also stream on ESPN+, the NFL has...
- 1/24/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Top 10 Netflix Films: Lift, The Equalizer 3, Leo & More (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Yet another week of 2024 has passed with a whole bunch of new choices for films to watch on the Ott Platform Netflix. A lot of new releases ensure that they keep the viewers hooked. While new releases like The Legend of Tarzan and The Kitchen made their way to the top 10 most-watched films of the week, the older releases continued to rule the charts.
In the Non-English films category, the Spanish film Society Of The Snow rules the list at number 1, followed by the German film Sixty Minutes at number 2 and the Telugu film Salaar at number 3. The Arabic film From Your Ashes, which dropped this week, has secured the fourth spot, while Maborishi, a Japanese anime film, secured the fifth spot.
Coming to the English films, The Legend Of Tarzan, The Kitchen, Stillwater, Wild, The Forever Purge, and...
Yet another week of 2024 has passed with a whole bunch of new choices for films to watch on the Ott Platform Netflix. A lot of new releases ensure that they keep the viewers hooked. While new releases like The Legend of Tarzan and The Kitchen made their way to the top 10 most-watched films of the week, the older releases continued to rule the charts.
In the Non-English films category, the Spanish film Society Of The Snow rules the list at number 1, followed by the German film Sixty Minutes at number 2 and the Telugu film Salaar at number 3. The Arabic film From Your Ashes, which dropped this week, has secured the fourth spot, while Maborishi, a Japanese anime film, secured the fifth spot.
Coming to the English films, The Legend Of Tarzan, The Kitchen, Stillwater, Wild, The Forever Purge, and...
- 1/24/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Annette Bening is an actor’s actor. Like many of the greats before her, she began her career in the theatre. Through the 80s, she quietly compiled a library of rich, complex characters before making her Tony-nominated broadway debut in 1987’s “Coastal Disturbances.”
Bening then made her well deserved transition over to Hollywood with John Hughes’ “The Great Outdoors.” The film didn’t perform as well as hoped, nor did Milos Forman’s “Valmont” which was released the following year, but they both paved the way for Bening’s eventual Oscar-nominated breakout as Myra Langtry in Stephen Frears’ “The Grifters.”
She got particularly close to Oscar gold with “American Beauty” in 2000. Annette bagged the BAFTA and SAG award for her iconic portrayal of the colourfully volatile wife-in-crisis, Carolyn Burnham. She lost to Hilary Swank (“Boys Don’t Cry”) though, who had edged her out at the Globes.
Swank clearly was Bening’s kryptonite,...
Bening then made her well deserved transition over to Hollywood with John Hughes’ “The Great Outdoors.” The film didn’t perform as well as hoped, nor did Milos Forman’s “Valmont” which was released the following year, but they both paved the way for Bening’s eventual Oscar-nominated breakout as Myra Langtry in Stephen Frears’ “The Grifters.”
She got particularly close to Oscar gold with “American Beauty” in 2000. Annette bagged the BAFTA and SAG award for her iconic portrayal of the colourfully volatile wife-in-crisis, Carolyn Burnham. She lost to Hilary Swank (“Boys Don’t Cry”) though, who had edged her out at the Globes.
Swank clearly was Bening’s kryptonite,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Nick Bisa
- Gold Derby
The Match Factory has secured the rights for Berlinale Competition title “Dying,” by German director Matthias Glasner. Wild Bunch will be distributing the film in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland.
Glasner credits include Golden Bear nominees “Gnade” (2012) and “Der Freie Wille” (2006).
The ensemble cast is led by Lars Eidinger, and also includes Corinna Harfouch, Lilith Stangenberg and Ronald Zehrfeld.
“Dying” follows the very individual members of the Lunies family, who haven’t been a family for a long time. Lissy (Harfouch) is quietly happy about her demented husband Gerd (Hans-Uwe Bauer) slowly wasting away in a home. But her new freedom is short-lived: Diabetes, cancer and kidney failure mean that she doesn’t have much time left either.
Son Tom (Eidinger), a conductor in his early 40s, is working on a composition called “Dying,” while at the same time being made the surrogate father of his ex-girlfriend’s child. Tom...
Glasner credits include Golden Bear nominees “Gnade” (2012) and “Der Freie Wille” (2006).
The ensemble cast is led by Lars Eidinger, and also includes Corinna Harfouch, Lilith Stangenberg and Ronald Zehrfeld.
“Dying” follows the very individual members of the Lunies family, who haven’t been a family for a long time. Lissy (Harfouch) is quietly happy about her demented husband Gerd (Hans-Uwe Bauer) slowly wasting away in a home. But her new freedom is short-lived: Diabetes, cancer and kidney failure mean that she doesn’t have much time left either.
Son Tom (Eidinger), a conductor in his early 40s, is working on a composition called “Dying,” while at the same time being made the surrogate father of his ex-girlfriend’s child. Tom...
- 1/22/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Swiss film producers and financiers Karl Spoerri and Viviana Vezzani have been Sundance regulars for more than 15 years, but this edition is special.
The pair, who were driving forces behind the Zurich Film Festival (Zff) up until 2019, are in Park City this year with Thelma, which is the first feature from their new company Zurich Avenue to make it into Sundance.
Josh Margolin’s action-comedy-drama, starring 94-year-old June Squibb as a L.A. grandmother who sets off on a friend’s mobility scooter on a mission to track down an Internet scammer, is proving one of the early hits of the festival.
“On a personal level, it’s very meaningful because Sundance was always a big influence for us at the Zurich Film Festival from the start,” says Vezzani.
“We always loved going as programmers so getting Thelma accepted at Sundance was a dream come true.”
Former Zff co-founder and...
The pair, who were driving forces behind the Zurich Film Festival (Zff) up until 2019, are in Park City this year with Thelma, which is the first feature from their new company Zurich Avenue to make it into Sundance.
Josh Margolin’s action-comedy-drama, starring 94-year-old June Squibb as a L.A. grandmother who sets off on a friend’s mobility scooter on a mission to track down an Internet scammer, is proving one of the early hits of the festival.
“On a personal level, it’s very meaningful because Sundance was always a big influence for us at the Zurich Film Festival from the start,” says Vezzani.
“We always loved going as programmers so getting Thelma accepted at Sundance was a dream come true.”
Former Zff co-founder and...
- 1/20/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from bottom left: Beetlejuice (Warner Bros.), Palm Springs (Hulu), The Guilt Trip (Paramount), Frank (Magnolia) Graphic: AVClub
Hulu is a great resource for viewers seeking laughs, as this round-up of the platform’s best available comedy movies can attest. The A.V. Club’s list particularly proves that Hulu...
Hulu is a great resource for viewers seeking laughs, as this round-up of the platform’s best available comedy movies can attest. The A.V. Club’s list particularly proves that Hulu...
- 1/20/2024
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
German theater owners got some good news Thursday night with mini-major Constantin Film unveiling that it has greenlit a sequel to Manitou’s Shoe, the blockbuster comedy Western from Michael “Bully” Herbig and one of the most successful German movies of all time.
Herbig broke the news to an industry crowd at the Munich Filmweek Thursday night, confirming he was returning to direct and star in The Canoe of Manitou, the sequel to his 2001 hit. He also posted a confirmation on his Instagram feed, noting that the movie will hit theaters next year.
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Herbig will reprise his role as Apache chief Abahachi, with the original co-stars from the first movie, Christian Tramitz and Rick Kavanian returning to play Ranger and Dimitri.
Manitou’s Shoe is a parody of the Winnetou Westerns of the 1960s, European-shot movies inspired by the writings of Karl May,...
Herbig broke the news to an industry crowd at the Munich Filmweek Thursday night, confirming he was returning to direct and star in The Canoe of Manitou, the sequel to his 2001 hit. He also posted a confirmation on his Instagram feed, noting that the movie will hit theaters next year.
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A post shared by Michael Bully Herbig (@bullyherbig)
Herbig will reprise his role as Apache chief Abahachi, with the original co-stars from the first movie, Christian Tramitz and Rick Kavanian returning to play Ranger and Dimitri.
Manitou’s Shoe is a parody of the Winnetou Westerns of the 1960s, European-shot movies inspired by the writings of Karl May,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie”), Penélope Cruz (“Parallel Mothers”), and Lakeith Stanfield (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) have proven in recent years, there is ample precedent for performers to earn Oscar nominations despite snubs at the BAFTA, Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG Awards. Indeed, 18 such instances have occurred since 2002, the first year that all four precursor prizes were preceded by official nominations.
Over the last 22 years, each of the four acting Oscar categories has produced at least three out-of-the-blue bids. However, none of the performers who overcame their four earlier snubs managed to clinch the gold and instead had to settle for being Oscar finalists.
It’s worth noting that Marcia Gay Harden won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Pollock” without any precursor bids, albeit in 2001 when there were no Critics Choice nominations. The four precursor trophies were evenly distributed among her Oscar competitors: Judi Dench, Kate Hudson,...
Over the last 22 years, each of the four acting Oscar categories has produced at least three out-of-the-blue bids. However, none of the performers who overcame their four earlier snubs managed to clinch the gold and instead had to settle for being Oscar finalists.
It’s worth noting that Marcia Gay Harden won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Pollock” without any precursor bids, albeit in 2001 when there were no Critics Choice nominations. The four precursor trophies were evenly distributed among her Oscar competitors: Judi Dench, Kate Hudson,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The Critics Choice Awards bounced back a bit this year on The CW.
After posting a record low last year, Sunday’s ceremony managed just more than 1 million viewers, up 14% over last year, according to Nielsen data. The audience peaked toward the end of the show with 1.14M viewers.
The CW is touting this as the ceremony’s largest audience on the network in four years, though the Critics Choice Awards were simulcast across The CW and TBS in 2022. That ceremony took home 1.1M viewers. So technically, yes, The CW’s portion of viewers has gone up, but that’s because it hosts the show alone now. Viewership is still down from 2020, when the show put up around 1.3M viewers.
The Critics Choice Awards has managed to recuperate from the historic lows it reached during the pandemic, though. The virtual 2021 edition drew just 365,000 total viewers.
According to Nielsen, this year...
After posting a record low last year, Sunday’s ceremony managed just more than 1 million viewers, up 14% over last year, according to Nielsen data. The audience peaked toward the end of the show with 1.14M viewers.
The CW is touting this as the ceremony’s largest audience on the network in four years, though the Critics Choice Awards were simulcast across The CW and TBS in 2022. That ceremony took home 1.1M viewers. So technically, yes, The CW’s portion of viewers has gone up, but that’s because it hosts the show alone now. Viewership is still down from 2020, when the show put up around 1.3M viewers.
The Critics Choice Awards has managed to recuperate from the historic lows it reached during the pandemic, though. The virtual 2021 edition drew just 365,000 total viewers.
According to Nielsen, this year...
- 1/17/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
This Wednesday at 8:00 Pm on The CW, “Wild Cards” continues its thrilling debut season with Episode 2 titled “Show Me the Murder.” The series unfolds as Max and Ellis, initially dealing with a seemingly harmless porch pirate case, unexpectedly stumble upon the murder of a cutthroat sports agent.
“Show Me the Murder” promises an hour of suspense and unexpected twists, as Max and Ellis find themselves drawn into a more complex and sinister investigation than they initially anticipated. Viewers can expect a gripping blend of crime-solving and character dynamics as the duo navigates the world of sports agents and unravels the mysteries surrounding the murder.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for a riveting episode on The CW. “Wild Cards” Season 1 Episode 2 invites audiences into a world where every case is a wild card, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its unique blend of crime-solving and unexpected revelations.
“Show Me the Murder” promises an hour of suspense and unexpected twists, as Max and Ellis find themselves drawn into a more complex and sinister investigation than they initially anticipated. Viewers can expect a gripping blend of crime-solving and character dynamics as the duo navigates the world of sports agents and unravels the mysteries surrounding the murder.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for a riveting episode on The CW. “Wild Cards” Season 1 Episode 2 invites audiences into a world where every case is a wild card, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its unique blend of crime-solving and unexpected revelations.
- 1/17/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
According to NBC, the game averaged 23 million viewers, even if some fans were disgruntled about having to watch the game on Peacock.
There’s no denying the offering of a playoff game exclusively on a streaming platform was a gamble for the NFL. But that gamble appears to have paid off, as NBCUniversal is announcing that Saturday’s Wild Card game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs drew more viewers than any other livestreamed event in the history of the United States, averaging 23 million total viewers across platforms.
The game reached 27.6 million viewers overall, according to Nielsen. The announcement also says the game accounted for 30% of total internet traffic while it was on. The game was only available on linear television in the Miami and Kansas City TV markets. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com Touchdown Peacock!
Peacock’s announcement of ratings success with its exclusive Wild Card game...
There’s no denying the offering of a playoff game exclusively on a streaming platform was a gamble for the NFL. But that gamble appears to have paid off, as NBCUniversal is announcing that Saturday’s Wild Card game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs drew more viewers than any other livestreamed event in the history of the United States, averaging 23 million total viewers across platforms.
The game reached 27.6 million viewers overall, according to Nielsen. The announcement also says the game accounted for 30% of total internet traffic while it was on. The game was only available on linear television in the Miami and Kansas City TV markets. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com Touchdown Peacock!
Peacock’s announcement of ratings success with its exclusive Wild Card game...
- 1/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
There is plenty of precedent for performers to still earn Oscar nominations after snubs by the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes and SAG Awards. Last year, Andrea Riseborough became the latest Oscar contender to come out of nowhere when she reaped a Best Actress bid for “To Leslie.”
She joined a roster of 23 other performers who heard their names on Oscar nominations morning despite being repeatedly overlooked earlier in awards season. However, for all of those who overcame these earlier snubs the nomination had to be reward enough as none took home the Oscar.
(Note: Marcia Gay Harden won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Pollock” without any precursor bids. However, that was in 2001, the year before the Critics Choice introduced nominations. Frances McDormand won with that group for both “Almost Famous” and “Wonder Boys,” Kate Hudson took home the Globe for “Almost Famous” and Judi Dench prevailed at SAG for “Chocolat.
She joined a roster of 23 other performers who heard their names on Oscar nominations morning despite being repeatedly overlooked earlier in awards season. However, for all of those who overcame these earlier snubs the nomination had to be reward enough as none took home the Oscar.
(Note: Marcia Gay Harden won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Pollock” without any precursor bids. However, that was in 2001, the year before the Critics Choice introduced nominations. Frances McDormand won with that group for both “Almost Famous” and “Wonder Boys,” Kate Hudson took home the Globe for “Almost Famous” and Judi Dench prevailed at SAG for “Chocolat.
- 1/15/2024
- by Paul Sheehan and Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The Kansas City Chiefs win over the Miami Dolphins was a record breaker for Peacock.
The Chiefs defeated the Dolphins on their home turf at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, fighting through negative temperatures to advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. The AFC Wild Card game was streamed exclusively on Peacock for most of the U.S., though the game was available on NBC stations in both home cities.
The game averaged 23M viewers across Peacock, NBC stations in Miami and Kansas City, and NFL+. That’s apparently the most-streamed live event in U.S. history, peaking with nearly 25M viewers in the second quarter, NBCUniversal reports.
The Chiefs-Dolphins matchup boosted Peacock to its largest single day ever in audience usage, engagement, and time spent with 16.3M concurrent devices.
Saturday’s game was bound to attract a record-breaking audience for Peacock, considering most NFL games attract north of 15M viewers,...
The Chiefs defeated the Dolphins on their home turf at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, fighting through negative temperatures to advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. The AFC Wild Card game was streamed exclusively on Peacock for most of the U.S., though the game was available on NBC stations in both home cities.
The game averaged 23M viewers across Peacock, NBC stations in Miami and Kansas City, and NFL+. That’s apparently the most-streamed live event in U.S. history, peaking with nearly 25M viewers in the second quarter, NBCUniversal reports.
The Chiefs-Dolphins matchup boosted Peacock to its largest single day ever in audience usage, engagement, and time spent with 16.3M concurrent devices.
Saturday’s game was bound to attract a record-breaking audience for Peacock, considering most NFL games attract north of 15M viewers,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever since “The Holdovers” premiered at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, 21-year-old Dominic Sessa has steadily attracted heaps of praise for his debut performance as one of its central characters. Despite earning recognition from some critics groups, he now unfortunately sits as a BAFTA longlist contender with no other key industry precursor bids. However, there is plenty of precedent for performers to still earn Oscar nominations after snubs by the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes and SAG Awards.
Below, we list the 24 performers who pulled off Oscar nominations surprises after being overlooked earlier in awards season. However, for all of those who overcame these earlier snubs the nomination had to be reward enough as none took home the Oscar. Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie”) is the latest addition to this list for her Best Actress bid last year.
(Note: Marcia Gay Harden won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Pollock” without any precursor bids.
Below, we list the 24 performers who pulled off Oscar nominations surprises after being overlooked earlier in awards season. However, for all of those who overcame these earlier snubs the nomination had to be reward enough as none took home the Oscar. Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie”) is the latest addition to this list for her Best Actress bid last year.
(Note: Marcia Gay Harden won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Pollock” without any precursor bids.
- 1/11/2024
- by Paul Sheehan and Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Peacock’s play is all about playing the long game.
NBCUniversal is doing anything and everything it can to make its first-ever Peacock-exclusive NFL playoff game a success. First, NBCU somehow conspired with the football gods to get the high-profile matchup of the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins — full of compelling on and off-field storylines — for its exclusive slot on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. Et and then the streamer announced a deal for customers to get 50% a full year of service. Now, Peacock has announced that it will continue its recent trend of going commercial-free in the fourth quarter of the game, giving fans an unprecedented opportunity to witness all of the drama in Arrowhead Stadium.
For the second time this season, Peacock will air an exclusive NFL game without any commercial breaks in the fourth quarter. The Wild Card game will feature the defending Super Bowl champion...
NBCUniversal is doing anything and everything it can to make its first-ever Peacock-exclusive NFL playoff game a success. First, NBCU somehow conspired with the football gods to get the high-profile matchup of the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins — full of compelling on and off-field storylines — for its exclusive slot on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. Et and then the streamer announced a deal for customers to get 50% a full year of service. Now, Peacock has announced that it will continue its recent trend of going commercial-free in the fourth quarter of the game, giving fans an unprecedented opportunity to witness all of the drama in Arrowhead Stadium.
For the second time this season, Peacock will air an exclusive NFL game without any commercial breaks in the fourth quarter. The Wild Card game will feature the defending Super Bowl champion...
- 1/10/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
In the upcoming episode of “Wild Child,” airing at 11:30 Am on January 13, 2024, on NBC, Sheinelle Jones takes viewers on an enthralling journey through the heart of the African savanna in “AfriCAN You Believe It?” The episode promises a captivating exploration of the incredible creatures that inhabit this stunning wilderness, showcasing the remarkable diversity of wildlife that captivates the imaginations of children and adults alike.
Sheinelle’s tour offers a unique perspective on the enchanting landscapes and the extraordinary animals that call the African savanna home. From majestic elephants to elusive big cats, viewers can expect a visual feast of nature’s wonders, accompanied by insightful commentary that highlights the importance of conservation and the need to protect these awe-inspiring habitats. “AfriCAN You Believe It?” is set to be an educational and visually stunning episode that celebrates the beauty and biodiversity of the African wilderness through the lens of a child’s sense of wonder.
Sheinelle’s tour offers a unique perspective on the enchanting landscapes and the extraordinary animals that call the African savanna home. From majestic elephants to elusive big cats, viewers can expect a visual feast of nature’s wonders, accompanied by insightful commentary that highlights the importance of conservation and the need to protect these awe-inspiring habitats. “AfriCAN You Believe It?” is set to be an educational and visually stunning episode that celebrates the beauty and biodiversity of the African wilderness through the lens of a child’s sense of wonder.
- 1/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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