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The new trailer for a raw documentary about Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed passion project, Megalopolis, reveals the epic production behind the 2024 flop. The five-time Oscar winner spent $120 million to fund the movie that took him over 40 years to make. With an idea first conceived in 1977, the Godfather filmmaker began writing the script in 1983, but it wasn't until last year that the movie finally made it into the theaters.

Megalopolis' star-studded cast features Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, and many others. However, despite the star power and Coppola's reputation, the movie faced a series of challenges in marketing and only grossed around $14 million against a massive budget.

Now, Utopia has released a new trailer for Mike Figgis' documentary, titled Megadoc, teasing a never-before-seen look at Coppola's journey in shaping the world of Megalopolis. From unfiltered interviews to a close-up view of Coppola's process, the documentary...

Stars: Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Leenah Robinson, Jaeda LeBlanc, Haile Amare, Elizabeth Saunders, Tyrone Benskin | Written by R.T. Thorne, Glenn Taylor | Directed by R.T. Thorne

Danielle Deadwyler (Till) stars in post-apocalyptic survival thriller 40 Acres, the debut feature from director R.T. Thorne, who also co-wrote the script. As such, the film delivers in terms of gore-infused action, but the story could do with being a little less muddy.

Opening captions quickly bring us up to speed on the current state of the world – fifteen years ago, a fungal pandemic killed 90% of the world’s animal biosphere, which led to the collapse of the global food chain, which in turn leads to both widespread famine and civil war. As a result, farming families and communities are highly sought after, but they constantly find themselves under threat from marauding outsiders.

One such farming family are the Freemans,...

The opening shot of Souleymane’s Story finds Souleymane (Abou Sangare) standing in line in Paris for an asylum hearing, waiting to learn whether he officially counts as someone. He’s a recent arrival from Guinea, and across the film, director Boris Lojkine traces the man’s progress, at once literal and existential, through moments of hope and desperation.

After the title card, the film jumps back in time 48 hours to trace Souleymane’s daily grind as a delivery driver, during which time he’s at the mercy of ever-dinging notifications that remind him to enter codes and sometimes verify his face before schlepping food to customers. Turns out, Souleymane is renting an UberEats account from a friend, Emmanuel (Emmanuel Yovanie), who must occasionally verify Souleymane’s identity and collect his earnings. In the hands of the filmmakers, these petty humiliations accumulate into a quietly blistering indictment of a culture...

Francis Ford Coppola’s controversial “Megalopolis” production is now being given the documentary treatment. Mike Figgis directs “Megadoc” about the making of Coppola’s self-funded $120 million epic. While the buzzy cast included a slew of “canceled” actors as well as beloved stars, the feature was plagued with allegations of wild on-set antics and unwanted advances against extras (Coppola has denied the claims.) Figgis, meanwhile, was on set to capture it all.

“Megadoc” is billed as an “unfiltered” look into Coppola’s “Megalopolis” and the auteur’s creative process as a whole. The official synopsis for “Megadoc” reads: “A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, ‘Megalopolis.’ The bold and unrelenting epic returns in Mike Figgis’ portrait of Coppola’s creative process – weaving together archival material, unfiltered cast interviews, and a close-up view of how the legendary filmmaker drew from Roman history,...

French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens, the conservative influencer and podcaster who claims the first lady was born male.

Filed in Delaware on Wednesday, the lawsuit accuses Owens of publishing “outlandish, defamatory and far-fetched fictions,” causing “substantial reputational damage” and “substantial economic damages” to the Macrons in the process, according to the Financial Times.

The 218 page-court ruling states that along with claiming Macron was born under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux, Owens went on to say that the Macrons are also blood relatives and that Emmanuel Macron is “a product of a CIA human experiment or a similar government mind control programme,” per the Financial Times.

The lawsuit says Owens is responsible for spreading the conspiracy theory in the U.S. and around the world in order “to promote her independent platform, gain notoriety and make money.” On top of selling some merchandise,...

In a future where land is the most valuable commodity, the Freemans adhere to a strict isolationist policy. The tight-knit family at the center of R.T. Thorne’s gripping debut 40 Acres does not explore areas outside of their farm, a sprawling tract of land in rural Canada demarcated by barbed wires, nor do they fraternize with other survivors in their dangerous post-apocalyptic world. Led by their resolute matriarch Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler, in typically fine form) and her partner Galen (Michael Greyeyes, also excellent), the Freeman children spend their days tending crops, undergoing rigorous combat training and learning about the traditions of their Black and Indigenous ancestors.

But their quiet existence becomes threatened after Emanuel (Kataem O’Connor), the eldest Freeman kid, makes contact with a young woman who desperately needs his family’s help.

Borrowing from a range of familiar sources, most notably the work of Octavia Butler, Thorne crafts a...

In a desolate landscape where the world as we know it has already collapsed, a family fights for survival and the preservation of their legacy. 40 Acres, the feature directorial debut of R.T. Thorne, co-written with Glenn Taylor, is an intense dystopian drama set in a future ravaged by war and famine.

Hailey Freeman (Danielle Deadwyler) is a former soldier who leads her family with an iron fist on an isolated farm in the middle of nowhere, constantly threatened by a militia that covets her precious land — rich in historical and personal symbolism. Alongside Deadwyler are Kataem O’Connor (Murdoch Mysteries), Michael Greyeyes (Wild Indian), Milcania Diaz-Rojas (The Bold Type), Leenah Robinson (1923), and Haile Amare.

40 Acres Review Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey in 40 Acres | © Magnolia Pictures Michael Greyeyes as Galen in 40 Acres | © Magnolia Pictures Kataem O’Connor as Emanuel and Milcania Diaz-Rojas as Dawn in 40 Acres | © Magnolia Pictures Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey in...

There are a lot of ongoing series in every comic book company. In between working, school, and attempting to have a social life, it may be difficult to catch up on a series that's 12 or more issues in. There are only so many hours in the day. Thankfully, some titles are just getting started.

This article will highlight the titles that are just beginning and have a bright future in the comic book world. Plus, since they’re no more than three issues in, you have time to catch up before too many issues come out.

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Mr. Terrific: Year OneWriter: Al LetsonArtists: Edwin Galmon and Valentine De LandroColors: Marissa Louise

If you want to know who Mr. Terrific is and what he’s capable of, start this series. In the first issue, you will see the genius of Michael Holt (a.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron went viral this week after what went down over the weekend.

After arriving at an airport in Vietnam, the door to the presidential plane was open and as the President, 47, walked into view, a hand was seen reaching out and shoving him in the face. Brigitte, 72, then comes into view of the camera while wearing a red jacket. The person that shoved Emmanuel was also seen wearing a red jacket. This has led the Internet to believe it was his wife that shoved him.

The company LipReader Analysis made some claims about what was allegedly said between the husband and wife duo moments after this reported incident.

Keep reading to find out more…

“As the aircraft door opens, President Macron is seen turning toward Brigitte. In an unexpected moment, she pushes him in the face. Realizing the door is already open...

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife are going viral.

On Sunday (May 25), Emmanuel, 47, and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam at the start of their Southeast Asia Tour.

After arriving at the airport, the door to the presidential plane was open and as Emmanuel walked into view, a hand was seen reaching out and shoving him in the face, as seen in a video shared by the BBC.

Keep reading to find out more…Brigitte, 72, then comes into view of the camera while wearing a red jacket. The person that shoved Emmanuel was also seen wearing a red jacket.

Despite Emmanuel initially appearing a little surprised by the push, he quickly composed himself before he and Brigitte departed the plane together.

After the video went viral, the Elysée Palace initially denied the accuracy of the video, according to French outlet Le Figaro. However, they have since downplayed the incident.

There is no doubt that Castlevania: Nocturne has provided some of the most iconic characters who are known for their physical or emotional strengths. However, Abbot Emmanuel is an anomaly in such a scenario, with not much to showcase strength-wise and also lacking in a strong will.

Even though he is one of the most pivotal characters in the story, he is also deeply flawed as a human. On top of that, despite being a Devil Forgemaster, he’s arguably the weakest of the bunch as his powers come from a machine, and it is not something that he actually possesses.

Still, he was definitely an intriguing character with immense potential to be a compelling villain, but his own lack of conviction reduced him to a tragic and hypocritical man.

The weak-willed Forgemaster of Castlevania: Nocturne

Abbot Emmanuel represents the flaws of humanity when faced with problems they cannot handle.

Two major movie stars made a surprise appearance at the premiere of Thunderbolts*, leading many to speculate that they both could be debuting in the MCU at any time. The world premiere of Thunderbolts* recently took place, and attendants were treated to seeing multiple stars from the film on the red carpet, such as Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. However, some surprise guests who were not cast in the film (or the MCU) also made appearances.

Hollywood stars Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) and Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim) surprisingly attended Thunderbolts* world premiere in London, England on Tuesday, April 22, despite not being in the film or the MCU. This led to many fans speculating on whether Emmanuel and Turner-Smith will be cast in the MCU at some point in the near future, as they were the only non-mcu cast members at the premiere. The two actresses joined other...

Marvel Studios held the world premiere of Thunderbolts* in London last night, and the stars of the latest MCU movie were in attendance - along with a few familiar faces who aren't in the movie.

Pedro Pascal (The Fantastic Four: First Steps) and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) walked the red carpet, along with Jodie Turner-Smith and Nathalie Emmanuel.

This wouldn't be the first time someone attended the premiere of a movie they didn't appear in, of course, but we have seen actors show up to Marvel Studios screenings in the past who would later be confirmed as cast members in upcoming projects. The fact that Turner-Smith and Emmanuel were the only non-mcu actors on the Thunderbolts* red carpet has led to speculation that they may have joined (or are in talks to join) the franchise in undisclosed roles.

It might be a stretch, but...

Stars: Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, Saïd Taghmaoui, Eric Cantona, Tchéky Karyo | Written by Brian Helgeland, Josh Campbell Matt Stuecken | Directed by John Woo

By all accounts, revisiting a classic is a gamble, especially when that classic is 1989’s The Killer, the film that not only defined John Woo’s career but helped reshape the language of action cinema. When I heard that Woo himself was helming a remake, more than three decades later, my curiosity was mixed with apprehension. Would this be a faded echo of a once-thunderous roar, or could the master still orchestrate balletic violence with operatic soul?

To my surprise and immense relief, Woo’s 2025 reimagining of The Killer is not just a respectful tribute to his original; it is a bold, resonant remix, made with the fire of an auteur who hasn’t lost his edge.

This time, the assassin with a...

The following contains major spoilers from Death in Paradise Series 14, Episode 5, now streaming on BritBox.

Death in Paradise Series 14, Episode 5 is somewhat a reminder of why this show has been a British television staple. BBC and BritBox viewers have a general idea of how the mystery is going to go -- the specifics change, but there's always a "locked room" premise and always an ending where the Detective Inspector gathers the suspects. What keeps the show going is the character moments that keep the format interesting.

Episode 5 is a football-centered story as star goalkeeper Ines Mercedes is found dead in the locker room. Mervin Wilson and the team have no idea how they didn't see or hear anything, since they were sitting in the stands at the big game. But what unfolds is a plot that runs parallel to developments in Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas' personal life. Plus, there's a...

Tommy Gulliksen’s Facing War follows Jens Stoltenberg in the final year of his decade-long stint as Secretary General of NATO, a position he’d been looking forward to relinquishing until, in 2023, President Biden asked him to stay on for another 12 months. And it’s easy to see why. The energetic, glad-handing, back-slapping politico seems to treat every world leader as his absolute favorite bestie (Emmanuel! Viktor!), even as he strategizes with his comms team to text the perfect thank you reply. (Though that’s probably standard operating procedure for every commander forced to deal with Trump.) And yet this former Prime […]

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Tommy Gulliksen’s Facing War follows Jens Stoltenberg in the final year of his decade-long stint as Secretary General of NATO, a position he’d been looking forward to relinquishing until, in 2023, President Biden asked him to stay on for another 12 months. And it’s easy to see why. The energetic, glad-handing, back-slapping politico seems to treat every world leader as his absolute favorite bestie (Emmanuel! Viktor!), even as he strategizes with his comms team to text the perfect thank you reply. (Though that’s probably standard operating procedure for every commander forced to deal with Trump.) And yet this former Prime […]

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Life is unpredictable, often shaped by desperation, sacrifice, and redemption. In Crosspoint (2024) by Donie Ordiales, Manuel, an aspiring actor, and Yamaguchi, a man struggling with financial hardship, find their fates intertwined in Japan under dire circumstances. Their unlikely partnership sets them on a perilous mission to capture the infamous killer, Tatsuya. Tragedy strikes when Yamaguchi meets a grim end, but Manuel’s courage ensures justice for the victims’ families. Transformed by the experience, he reconciles with his estranged father, while Yamaguchi’s daughter, Mayuko, finds solace in her father’s unspoken love. Through loss and self-discovery, both Manuel and Mayuko realize that love and understanding often come too late.

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Crosspoint (2024) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis: Is Risako Responsible for What Happened to Her?

Risako’s decision to trust Tatsuya is not entirely irrational. She has no safe place to go, limited financial resources, and harsh weather conditions to deal with.

MK2 Films, the Paris-based indie powerhouse behind “Anatomy of a Fall,” has tapped former Kinology executive Emmanuel Pisarra as head of acquisitions.

Pisarra, who succeeds Olivier Barbier in this role, joins MK2 Films’ growing team, alongside Vanessa Saal, who was recently named executive consultant and U.K. lead; Yasmine Talli, who oversees co-productions; as well as consultants Frances Harvey and Anna Pokorska.

He will report to Fionnuala Jamison, MK2 Films’ managing director. Pisarra, who is attending the Berlin Film Festival, will be shaping the company’s upcoming slate while also leading sales to France and Benelux.

“I’ve long admired mk2 Films for its fearless, forward-thinking approach to cinema—one that values artistic integrity as much as commercial ambition,” said Pisarra. “Joining its exceptional team at such a pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity.”Pisarra brings extensive experience in acquisitions and sales.

At Kinology, Pisarra spearheaded global sales for films...

Blake Lively, in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, seems to have Ari Emmanuel, allegedly the most powerful man in Hollywood, on their side. The CEO talked about the situation on the Freakonomics podcast, as reported by internet personality and right-wing commentator Candace Owens. However, despite Emmanuel’s endorsement, Lively is still unable to get one of her close friends and It Ends With Us costar on the record.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends with Us || Credits- Sony Pictures

Candace Owens revealed some information about the state of Blake Lively’s lawsuit, which is currently looking for plaintiffs to strengthen the case that the Gossip Girl alum has made against her It Ends With Us co-star.

Ari Emmanuel is Team Lively, through and through Candice Owens | Credit: Candice Owens / YouTube

Candace Owens revealed a lot of information that “she has on good authority.” To begin with, she talked...

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Jay Ellis is a busy man. The “Insecure” and “Top Gun: Maverick” star is a regular at the Sundance Film Festival, but this year he only had time to pop in for a whirlwind 48 hours thanks to a schedule that includes two new shows coming out this year (Netflix’s “Running Point” and Peacock’s “All Her Fault”) and a theater gig in New York this summer. But Ellis still finds time within that packed slate to mentor the next generation of filmmakers.

Without a film playing at the festival, he was on hand to attend the IndieWire Chili Party and talk about his involvement in Rabbit Hole’s Creative Spirit Challenge. The premium spirits brand, which has long been a supporter of independent film, has launched a pitch contest in which first-time filmmakers can win the camera equipment needed to make their first short film.

This article discusses events in Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 and will contain spoilers.

Castlevania: Nocturne is the sequel to Netflix’s shining glory of vampiric animated series, Castlevania. It premiered in late September 2023, written by Clive Bradley and directed by Sam and Adam Deats. Overall, it had a positive reception, rating 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and was eventually greenlit for another full season, which was released in mid-January of this year.

Despite Nocturne being largely well-received by audiences, the first season had its flaws, which rendered it a lackluster sequel in the wake of the high expectations of returning Castlevania fans. However, while the first season dragged on with its questionable pacing, the second season eventually picked up the story and characters and carried them all the way to an amazing finale that viewers will never forget.

RelatedCastlevania: Nocturne's Season 2 Ending, Explained

Season 2 of Castlevania: Nocturne ends on a very explosive,...

Emmanuel Hostin, the husband of The View co-host Sunny Hostin, is currently fighting his own battle in his insurance fraud lawsuit while the other co-defendants volunteered to settle their cases.

Emmanuel, who was named one of the defendants in the high-profile racketeering case in New York, stands accused of engaging in fraudulent medical practices to secure kickbacks from an insurance company.

The lawsuit, filed in December 2024, asserts that he was involved in a scheme where he performed surgeries, particularly arthroscopic procedures, and then billed an insurance company covering Uber, Lyft and taxi drivers.

The company’s owner, American Transit, claims these actions were part of a bigger scheme involving fraudulent billing practices that led to significant financial losses for the company.

The orthopedic surgeon is among 200 defendants accused of fraud in the case, and American Transit is demanding $450 million in damages.

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Fake Profile, the Colombian Netflix Original, is all about a woman who was cheated on by a rich man who claimed to be a plastic surgeon. Camila was the said woman, and she flew all the way to South America only to realize she had been lied to, and decided to stay back to get her revenge. The revenge plot opened up a Pandora’s box, as many characters began to show their real faces. Season one ended with many revelations that shocked the family. Cristobal was Angela and Adrian’s half-brother, which was why their father, Pedro Ferrer, was keeping him away from his family. Angela accidentally killed her father and was imprisoned, and Camila and Miguel parted ways . The second season is about all of them having to deal with each other again since a serial killer was on the loose, killing people they know very well.

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The View co-host Sunny Hostin is standing up for her husband, Dr. Emmanuel Hostin after he was named as a defendant in an insurance fraud lawsuit.

Dr. Hostin, who owns an orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in New York, was one of 180 defendants named in American Transit’s suit – an insurance company primarily representing ride-share drivers.

The surgeon and his practice have been accused of receiving “kickbacks by performing surgery and… billing a company that insured taxi companies and Uber and Lyft drivers.”

In a statement, The View co-host jumped to her husband’s defense, claiming that the company only took legal action as a “desperate attempt to avoid paying for medical and surgical procedures for people it insured who were in pain.”

“This company has a history of filing frivolous claims, has been investigated by New York State and has been sued by Uber Technologies,” Sunny said in her statement.

The View co-host Sunny Hostin has found herself embroiled in a very surprising scandal.

Sunny’s surgeon husband, Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, has been accused of federal insurance fraud in a new lawsuit.

In court documents filed this week, Emmanuel has been named as one of 200 defendants in a suit that has some massive implications.

Sunny Hostin and Emmanuel Hostin attend the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2022 Opening Night Gala at New York City Center on November 30, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Emmanuel Hostin’s Legal Woes

In the suit, Emmanuel is accused of “getting kickbacks by performing surgery and … billing a company that insured taxi companies and Uber and Lyft drivers.”

“Hostin knowingly provided fraudulent medical and other healthcare services including arthroscopic surgeries,” reads a filing obtained by Page Six.

The outlet describes the suit as “one of the biggest racketeer-influenced and corrupt organizations (Rico...

Sunny Hostin‘s husband, Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, is facing legal trouble as he’s one of almost 200 defendants named in a sweeping insurance fraud lawsuit. According to legal documents filed with the New York Eastern District Court on December 17, 2024, and obtained by the Daily Mail, orthopedic surgeon Emmanuel and his practice, Hostin Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, are among the 180 defendants listed in the lawsuit. The suit accuses Emmanuel and others of insurance fraud, claiming they received “kickbacks by performing surgery and… billing a company that insured taxi companies and Uber and Lyft drivers.” “Hostin knowingly provided fraudulent medical and other healthcare services including arthroscopic surgeries,” the lawsuit claims, per the Daily Mail, adding that insurance firm American Transit was then billed “in exchange for kickbacks and/or other compensation which were disguised as dividends or other cash distributions.” Emmanuel’s attorney, Daniel Thwaites, told the outlet that his client denies all allegations,...

With Christmas around the corner, it just feels nice to watch heartfelt movies around the holiday season that will uplift your mood. There are movies that discuss stories of people who help others stuck in a bad situation and aid them in becoming a better version of themselves. This is how the spirit of Christmas should be cherished. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is one such film that talks about how every child deserves to be given a chance no matter what his/her background is.

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Who were the Herdmans?

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever began with the voiceover of adult Beth, who recollects having lived around the Herdman siblings in the fictional town of Emmanuel. The Herdmans were a group of six siblings: Ralph, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, Gladys, and Imogene. Imogene was the oldest and she was the group leader. They were a bunch of bullies and trouble makers,...

Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis may have come and gone at the box office, but the big-budget epic is still a fresh topic of conversation.

During an episode of her Good For You podcast, a clip of which was shared on TikTok, the veteran stand-up comedian claimed she had a “horror audition” for Coppola’s latest film.

“This was such a core trauma for me,” explained the multi-hyphenate who has long worked as an actress, writer, director and producer. She went on to say that she got a call that Coppola wanted her to audition for the film — which she actually doesn’t name in the clip, though it’s clear she’s talking about his long-gestating epic that grossed $13 million at the global box office on a budget estimated to be roughly $120 million. Cummings says she threw herself into the audition, preparing “for days” and spending north of three hours in hair and makeup.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1!An iconic hero of the X-Men has officially joined Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe as one of the victims of a sinister villain that has a truly creepy and vampiric way of acquiring power. It seems that Earth-6160’s mutants can be drained of their power via blood transfusions, and a member of evil Reed Richards’ assembly of world leaders has revealed their true power, which gives Sunspot a disturbing new history.

Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 – written by Deniz Camp, with art by Jonas Scharf – Ultimate Emmanuel Da Costa is introduced as a South American leader, and a member of both the Hellfire Club and the collective of world-dominating villains, the Maker’s Council. When Emmanuel appears harnessing fiery abilities, it is revealed he actually uses his mutant son’s blood to give himself temporary superpowers.

Nick Fury even notes...

The wait is almost over for Castlevania fans! The highly anticipated second season of Castlevania: Nocturne is finally on the horizon, and the release date has been officially revealed in a dark, pulse-pounding new trailer.

In this brand new season of the vampire horror series, the story takes viewers to the French countryside between Machecoul and Paris, where Richter Belmont and his team of vampire hunters, now allied with Alucard, find themselves in a frantic battle against time. Erzsebet Báthory, the self-declared Vampire Messiah, appears unstoppable as she seeks to harness the full power of the goddess Sekhmet, intending to cast the world into eternal darkness and terror.

With the risks and consequences much higher and more intense than before, Richter and his team must do everything they can to put a stop to the impending apocalyptic threat.

Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 also takes place in a new location: Egypt. According...

When it comes to the Criterion Closet, preparation is key.

Thank goodness “Megalopolis” star Nathalie Emmanuel knew this going in and came ready and raring to make her selections.

“I had to have a strategy when I came in here, because I know just by the vast collection, I would be immediately overwhelmed and then be indecisive,” said Emmanuel. “So I’ve decided to have some ideas of what I’m looking for.”

For her first pick, Emmanuel chose one of Francis Ford Coppola’s many inspirations for “Megalopolis,” the Powell & Pressburger musical piece “The Red Shoes.” The film follows a young ballet dancer who comes under the tutelage of a tyrannical director, sending her on a psychological whirlwind that makes her forget where she begins and the dance ends.

“I have such fond memories of this film. I have a dance background, ballet background, and the metaphor in the...

Coronation Street spoilers for the week of November 25 reveal six serious spoilers! Carla Connor’s (Alison King) attacked; Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) fears, Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) returns, and more!

Coronation Street Spoilers – Carla Attacked!

Carla faces a shocking attack next week, leaving her in a dire situation right after Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) clarifies her feelings.

Lisa tells Carla that she isn’t ready to enter a relationship, but upon returning to the factory, Carla is horrified to discover it has been ransacked.

As she reaches for her phone to call the police, an assailant strikes her from behind, causing her to collapse.

This traumatic event may prompt Lisa to reconsider her feelings, as she keeps vigil at Carla’s bedside, hoping for her recovery.

Meanwhile, when the arrogant Matty Radcliffe (Séamus McGoff) makes a callous remark about Lisa’s late partner Becky (uncast character), Lisa’s anger flares,...

Today, Roku, America’s #1 TV streaming platform, revealed that Kathryn Hahn and J.K. Simmons will join season three of the Emmy Award nominated Roku Original series Die Hart. Tony Cavalero and Anna Garcia will also come on board as cast members for the new season. The series will premiere exclusively on The Roku Channel on Friday, December 13.

The new cast members will join series veterans Kevin Hart and Nathalie Emmanuel, both of whom were nominated for Emmy Awards for their outstanding performances in seasons 1 and 2. In the series’ third season, Kevin Hart is done with the action — what he really wants is critical success. But acclaimed director Jackson Pepper’s (Simmons) help hurts, thrusting Kevin and Jordan (Emmanuel) onto the wrong kind of “most wanted” list.

Simmons will play Jackson Pepper, one of the all-time great directors, a force of nature who is serious, intense, thorny, and unpredictable. Hahn will...

Kevin Hart’s Roku comedy Die Hart is expanding its cast with Season 3.

Kathryn Hahn, J.K. Simmons are joining the series along with Tony Cavalero and Anna Garcia.

They will join Hart and Nathalie Emmanuel, both of whom delivered Emmy nominated performances in the first two seasons. But, according to Roku, “the series’ third season, Kevin Hart is done with the action — what he really wants is critical success. But acclaimed director Jackson Pepper’s (Simmons) help hurts, thrusting Kevin and Jordan (Emmanuel) onto the wrong kind of ‘most wanted’ list.”

As mentioned, Simmons will play Jackson Pepper, one of the all-time great directors, a force of nature who is serious, intense, thorny, and unpredictable.

Hahn will take on the role of Jillian Avery, a recognizable Oscar-winning movie star at the peak of her profession. Cavalero will play Agent Fisher,...

Initially a magazine short story, then expanded to novel form in 1972, Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” has remained a holiday staple ever since. Its enjoyable central conceit of Roald Dahl-style comedic nastiness — the first sentence pegs principal figures as “absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world” — no doubt explains an enduring popularity among young readers, while there’s just enough inspirational uplift by the end to earn parental approval.

That equation gets reversed to a degree in this first big-screen version from Dallas Jenkins, whose Biblical-times series “The Chosen” set a high mark among faith-based entertainments for the small screen in recent years. His “Pageant” goes a little too sentimental and instructive too soon for those viewers whose attention spans are better suited to the antic earlier going. Nonetheless, this is a well-cast, well-crafted diversion for the whole family that’s already done...

In Dallas Jenkins’ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a group of kids wreak daily havoc on Emmanuel, a small town somewhere in America. The Herdmans, according to the narrator (Lauren Graham) of this uneven tale, are “the worst kids in the history of the world” — a title earned by Ralph (Mason D. Nelligan), Leroy (Ewan Wood), Claude (Matthew Lamb), Ollie (Essek Moore), Gladys (Kynlee Heiman) and Imogen (Beatrice Schneider) through a host of shenanigans ranging from personally offensive to downright harmful.

A nifty montage at the beginning of the holiday feature shows the Herdmans bullying kids and adults with impunity; taking the Lord’s name in vain; smoking cigars; stealing from local businesses and even setting fire to a dilapidated shed. Because of their repugnant behavior, residents of the community hardly believed the Herdmans were “real,” says the narrator. “No one knew why they were that way.” And it appears that few people — including,...

In the upcoming episode of “Hbcu 101,” titled “From YouTube to the Tiz-ube,” viewers will get a special glimpse into the life of Emmanuel Hudson. This episode, airing on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 1:00 Pm on aspireTV, promises to be both inspiring and entertaining. Emmanuel, known for his work as an actor, comedian, rapper, and entrepreneur, shares his unique journey from his days at Albany State University.

During the episode, Emmanuel reflects on how supportive professors played a crucial role in recognizing his talents. Their encouragement helped him to pursue his passions and find his voice in the entertainment industry. Emmanuel’s story highlights the importance of mentorship and support in shaping a successful career.

As the conversation unfolds, Emmanuel opens up about his rise to fame after going viral. He discusses how that moment changed everything for him, launching his career to new heights. This episode not only showcases Emmanuel’s...

90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days star Chidi Ikpeamaeze has revealed the shocking timeline of his relationship with Rayne Fernandez, exposing her lies. New Mexico-based Rayne introduced herself as a chicken-loving New Mexico resident who had been together with Chidi for five years. Rayne claimed she was the one whod approached Chidi on social media without knowing he was blind. Five years later, Rayne decided to go meet Chidi in Nigeria. Chidi had not told her about the celibacy vow he had taken, which meant Rayne had to live in a separate room in his sister Victorias house.

Rayne disliked Victoria and the fact that Chidi was refusing to sleep with her. In the latest episode, she walked out of Victoria and her husband Bernards house into a hotel and wanted to know if Chidi was willing to lose her forever.

While the drama unfolded on TV, Rayne took to Instagram...

Chidi and Rayne have been at the center of the drama throughout 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days Season 7, with fans questioning how long they’ll last and whether they would be invited to the Tell All.

Things took a dramatic turn last week when Rayne claimed they were uninvited from the season-ending event and that she was cut up about it because she planned to perform a Mariah Carey song for Chidi.

Naturally, that made 90 Day Fiance fans question whether their big blow-up on Sunday’s episode, which culminated in Rayne storming out of Chidi’s sister’s home with her belongings, wasn’t really the end of their relationship.

Viewers who have watched the 90 Day Fiance universe for a decade know that reality TV rules dictate that some couples can bounce back from the most terrible arguments.

Fortunately, it seems that wasn’t the case here because...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Megalopolis.

Julia becomes Cesar's driving force in Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. After brewing a storm of controversy after Lionsgate released a trailer with fabricated reviews by real-life critics and a decade-spanning development process, Megalopolis was finally released in theaters on September 27, 2024. Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million of his own fortune to produce the film, even selling part of his profitable wine empire to bring his long-awaited vision to life. Adam Driver leads the cast of Megalopolis as Cesar Catilina alongside Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, and Shia Labeouf.

Julia Cicero (Emmanuel), the daughter of Esposito's Mayor Cicero, is Cesar's primary love interest in Megalopolis. Cesar is the inventor and discoverer of a miraculous and groundbreaking substance known as Megalon, which allows him to perform and create all types of remarkable societal functions and products. It's revealed that Julia is also able to harness some of Megalon's abilities,...

Francis Ford Coppola's controversial sci-fi film, Megalopolis, looks set for mega disappointment during its opening weekend at the box office. The star-laden Lionsgate title gets some gloomy projections for its first foray into cinemas.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Megalopolis earned a disappointing $770,000 in Tuesday and Thursday previews before its Sept. 27 premiere. The epic sci-fi drama, directed, written and produced by Coppola, is set to make between $5 million and $7 million at the domestic box office during its first weekend. Considering the film has a $120 million budget, the new movie looks certain to become a box-office bomb, barring a huge turnaround.

Related 'Francis Changed My Life': Megalopolis Star Chloe Fineman on Working With Francis Ford Coppola

Megalopolis' Chloe Fineman tells Cbr about leaving Saturday Night Live behind to star in the movie - and to work with director Francis Ford Coppola.

Coppola has been working on Megalopolis since he conceived the...

Fans went into a frenzy when veteran director Francis Ford Coppola revealed that he was about to release a film. Megalopolis was the result and the film debuted to mostly great reviews from critics.

Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in Megalopolis (2024) | Credits: American Zoetrope

However, the film is not made for everyone. Fans have taken to point out several things wrong with the film including the pacing. However, a clip shared on X went wrong when fans noticed how particularly bad the acting was in the film!

The Acting Is Allegedly Terrible in Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis

It’s not all bad. The film is a sci-fi/drama that deals with a genius artist wanting to create a utopia and a mayor who wants to maintain the old ways. Although the film has an intriguing storyline, it’s not an ideal film for everyone.

A still from Francis Ford...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Megalopolis.

Adam Driver's Cesar Catilina harnesses the miraculous power of Megalin in Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. After brewing a storm of controversy after Lionsgate released a trailer with fabricated reviews by real-life critics and a decade-spanning development process, Megalopolis was finally released in theaters on September 27, 2024. Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million of his own fortune to produce the film, even selling part of his profitable wine empire to bring his long-awaited vision to life. Driver leads the cast of Megalopolis alongside Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, and Shia Labeouf.

While the plot of Megalopolis can be meandering and difficult to follow, one key component that is made crystal clear is the significance of Megalon, a magical substance that Cesar invented and plans to build his utopia with. The science behind Megalon isn't exactly polished out or explained very well in the...

Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather) and his dream project. If it feels like Megalopolis has been talked about countless times over the last 50 years, it’s because the idea was indeed conceived in 1977 and began development a few years later. However, from “debts” to Hollywood after consecutive box office failures to delays caused by terrorist attacks — not to mention a global pandemic — Coppola has been forced to put this unique story on hold decade after decade… until now.

The original idea has remained essentially intact, with the filmmaker’s primary intent being to draw parallels between the fall of the Roman Empire and the future of modern civilization, particularly the American one. On one side, the brilliant architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) seeks to rebuild New York as a New Rome, utopian and idealistic. Opposing him, conservative mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) remains committed to the status quo, perpetuating greed,...

Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in ‘Megalopolis’ (Photo Courtesy of Lionsgate)

In moviemaking, ambition and indulgence often go hand-in-hand. And that can be a double-edged sword. Case in point: legendary writer/director Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project Megalopolis.

Set in the fictional city of New Rome, Megalopolis is the story of two political rivals. One is the current mayor, Frank Cicero, who wants to preserve the way of life of the people of his city. The other is a visionary architect named Cesar Catalina (Adam Driver from Marriage Story) who has a more utopian vision for the future of the city. In between them is Cicero’s daughter and Cesar’s lover, Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel from Game of Thrones), who is forced to mediate the power struggle.

Megalopolis was, and is, a labor of love for Francis Ford Coppola. He began developing it back in the early eighties, but...

Chicago – The Autumnal Film Festivals are in full swing, and filmmakers across the spectrum are screening their cinema works to audiences around the country. Beginning a tour of festivals with his short “Cottage Grove” is writer/director George Ellzey Jr., a Chicago native and DePaul University grad. The film highlights the Chicago neighborhood and parental relations.

Emmanuel (Patrick Agada) is helping out his estranged father (Sean Blake) after the elder has had a stroke. As they sit in a car and watch the Cottage Grove neighborhood idle by, they establish some communication in their very tense relationship. As truths become evident, Emmanuel is getting an opportunity to confront the person that is his “father” in name only.

’Cottage Grove,’ Written and Directed by George Ellzey Jr.

Photo credit: Ellzey Winter Productions

“Cottage Grove” begins its fall festival tour on September 24th at (click links) the Charlotte Film Festival; comes back...

Aubrey Plaza had some fun with her fashion on the red carpet at the Megalopolis premiere!

The 40-year-old actress received some help with her hat from co-star Dustin Hoffman, 87, while walking the carpet at the event on Monday night (September 23) at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.

Also in attendance at the event were director Francis Ford Coppola and co-stars Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, D.B. Sweeney, Isabelle Kusman, and Neri Oxman.

Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose...

Plot: In a futuristic metropolis named New Rome, the city’s mayor, Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), battles an idealistic architect named Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), who wants to create a sustainable utopia.

Review: One of the most unique things about Francis Ford Coppola as a director is the fact that he’s probably the only one I can think of who’s made at least four outright masterpieces and probably an equal number of disasters. For every Godfather, there’s a One from the Heart, but Coppola, to his credit, has never allowed critics or audiences to dictate the movies he makes, and for better or worse, this is exactly the film he wanted. Whether or not anyone else will understand or appreciate what he’s doing is another question. I must admit that even though I can find merit in almost all of his work, Megalopolis escaped me.

An ambitious...

José Luis Rebordinos, director of the San Sebastian Film Festival, has just over a week until opening night when he sits down for an interview with Deadline, and he is still plagued by one niggling organizational issue.

“It’s always so difficult to close the jury,” Rebordinos explains as he rushes out of the room to take a call about his potential jury head.

When he returns, he explains: “A few weeks ago I was speaking with Thierry Fremaux. He said even for him it’s always a problem because jury members have to be at your festival for 10 days, you don’t pay, and it’s complicated because people are often working and when they aren’t, they want to spend time with their families and friends.”

A few days later, the competition jury is finally confirmed, with Spanish filmmaker Jaione Camborda leading alongside Leila Guerriero, Fran Kranz, Christos Nikou,...