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Nigerian filmmaker Taiwo Egunjobi’s fourth feature film had its debut at the NollywoodWeek Film Festival. Titled “The Fire and the Moth” (2025), the film is an imperfect but intriguing attempt at blending the philosophical aspects of the theme with the adventurous structure of the story. The film’s story has a smuggler escaping with a valuable object, leaving behind a trail of lies, betrayals, and violence. The film particularly looks into human greed and how it begets misfortune. Let us look into the story and understand how greed plays a major role in the theme of this film.

The Fire and the Moth (2025) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

The story begins with Saba (Tayo Faniran), a local smuggler tasked with delivering a priceless item of antiquity. The item, known as a ‘Bronze Head,’ is deemed to be worth a billion dollars. Naturally, greed seeps in. Not a second passes since Saba...

As the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival comes to a close, the winning films have been chosen.

Claudia Puig, Sbiff director of programming, announced the winners on Saturday during a ceremony at El Encanto, following screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels and celebrity tributes taking place throughout the city since Feb. 4.

“It’s an undeniable pleasure to celebrate such a diverse and wonderful array of winning films,” said Puig. “We have been so excited to showcase storytelling from 60 countries around the world in our slate of 185 films at Sbiff. The jury winners this year hail from Cyprus, Spain, Germany, Iran, Taiwan and the U.S. and exemplify the best of creative independent filmmaking, covering subjects ranging from immigration, pay equity, environmental dangers, unwanted pregnancy, neuroscience and hempcrete construction. Congratulations to all the winning filmmakers, and a big thank you to our dedicated jurors.”

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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Sbiff) has announced the winners of their 40th annual film awards. All three short award recipients are now eligible for the 2026 Academy Awards.

“It’s an undeniable pleasure to celebrate such a diverse and wonderful array of winning films,” said Sbiff director of programming Claudia Puig. “We have been so excited to showcase storytelling from 60 countries around the world in our slate of 185 films at Sbiff. The jury winners this year exemplify the best of creative independent filmmaking, covering subjects ranging from immigration, pay equity, environmental dangers, unwanted pregnancy, neuroscience and hempcrete construction.”

The 2025 Sbiff Awards ceremony took place on Feb. 15 at the El Encanto in Santa Barbara. The winning films were chosen by jury members Margaret Lazarus, Max Barbakow, Estrella Araiza, Shawn Patterson, Jeff Christian, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Gregory Nava, Andres Castillo, and Jeff Arch.

See the full list of winners below:

Audience Choice Award: “Out of Plain Sight,...

The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is set to take place Feb. 4-15, one day longer than previous editions, in recognition of its milestone anniversary, has released its full program.

The lineup — listed in full at the bottom of this post — is comprised of films from 60 countries. Thirty-three will be world premieres and 74 will be U.S. premieres. The U.S. premiere of Jane Austen Wrecked My Life will kick off the fest on Feb. 4, and the U.S. premiere of A Missing Part will close it on Feb. 15.

This year’s fest will be dedicated to and raise financial support for those affected by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. “As the tragic events in our sister city of Los Angeles were unfolding, we debated about moving forward with Sbiff,” the fest’s executive director Roger Durling said in a statement. “Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal,...

The 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 40th anniversary event, with 52 percent of the films directed by women. The 12-day extravaganza will raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief to help the community that has been devastated by the deadly infernos.

Sbiff will run from Feb. 4 to Feb. 15 — that’s one day longer than usual in honor of its four-decade mark. The festival will showcase movies from 60 different countries, including 33 world premieres and 74 United States premieres, and a majority come from female directors. In addition, there will be tributes to talented artisans, panel discussions, and free community education and outreach programs.

“As the tragic events in our sister city of Los Angeles were unfolding, we debated about moving forward with Sbiff,” said Roger Durling, Sbiff executive director. “Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal, and film festivals play a vital role in fostering a sense of connection.

Aadujeevitham Oscars Campaign Insights (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In 2024, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life emerged as one of the most emotionally impactful films. It portrays the profound physical and emotional transformation of a man enduring isolation, slavery, and starvation. Adapted from Benyamin’s acclaimed Malayalam novel of the same name, the story is inspired by the real-life experiences of Najeeb, a low-skilled immigrant worker from India.

The film garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success in its home market. Adding to its achievements, it has now been shortlisted for preliminary consideration at the 97th Academy Awards. Notably, the film has been included in the General Entry category, as opposed to the typical Foreign Language Film category often reserved for Asian submissions.

In an interactive session with Club FM, filmmaker Blessy shared insights into the challenges of promoting a Malayalam film for the Oscars, shedding light on the extensive costs involved. He explained...

Top Malayalam Movies Of 2024 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Malayalam movies have been doing well since the beginning, but after the cult classic Premam was released in 2015, the industry saw a new high. After Covid-19, there was no looking back as the Malayalam film industry has given us some unforgettable films, and 2024 also gave audiences some of the most impressive performances from Mollywood.

The year 2024 has brought exceptional rewards for the Malayalam film industry, which not only delivered epic hits at the box office but also grabbed the spotlight at the prestigious National Awards. From thrillers and action flicks to true-blue dramas, rom-coms, and horror,

Here are the 10 best Malayalam films that set this year’s benchmark. 1. Premalu Directed by: Girish Ad Cast: Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan Run time: 2h 36mins Rating: 7.8/10 (IMDb) Release date: February 9, 2024

The light-hearted romantic comedy Premalu struck a chord with audiences upon its release.

“Dead Money” is a thrilling story set in the high-stakes world of underground poker. It combines the suspense of gambling with the mystery of crime. The film, which came out in 2024, is about a professional poker player named Andy (Emile Hirsch) whose life becomes very dangerous after a fairly normal game in the back room goes wrong.

The film, written and directed by Josh Wilcox, examines the very thin line between taking a measured risk and being desperate. Walpole builds a story around Andy, a skilled but suffering poker player who is in a lot of debt and always looking for that one big win that will make everything better. When Jack’s (David Keith) home poker game is taken, Andy finds a chance that he didn’t expect, which starts a dangerous chain of events.

The film’s diverse cast gives this high-wire act of a story more depth.

After a violent home game robbery, a pro poker hustler and his girlfriend are caught up in a whirlwind 24 hours that ends in Andy playing the biggest game of his life, while both their lives hang in the balance.      Dead Money, starring Emile Hirsch, David Keith, India Eisley, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Rory Culkin and Jackie Earle Haley is coming this Friday, September 13th Digital and On-Demand from Samuel Goldwyn Films. We have an exclusive clip to share with you today. We've included the trailer with it down below.     Luc Walpoth directed from a screenplay by Josh Wilcox  ...

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"When you see this perfect table, you go for it." Samuel Goldwyn Films has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller film called Dead Money, a crime thriller from director Luc Walpoth, which also goes under Degenerate. This will be releasing on VOD right away in September if anyone wants to give it a look. After a violent home game robbery, a pro poker hustler and his girlfriend are caught up in a whirlwind night that ends in Andy playing the biggest game of his life, while both their lives hang in the balance. Starring Emile Hirsch and India Eisley as Andy and Chloe, David Keith, Peter Facinelli, Jimmy Jean-Louis, with Rory Culkin and Jackie Earle Haley. The film follows pro poker player Andy and his girlfriend Chloe who get wrapped up in a crazy 24 hours after a home poker game is robbed. It takes place in one night...

Exclusive: Rustin and A Man In Full star Aml Ameen is leading feature thriller Killing of a Nation, about political unrest and crime in Haiti.

Also starring are Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes), Aïssa Maïga (Russian Dolls), O-t Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Ayoola Ayolola (The Chosen), Jairo Ordoñez (Sound of Freedom), Grainger Hines (Dr. Death) and Grace Van Dien (Stranger Things).

Ameen plays Anderson Toussaint, a young American lobbyist for an investment fund in Haiti who becomes entangled in a web of corruption and power struggles after gaining access to President Jovenel Moise’s inner circle. The country’s political woes ultimately lead to the shocking assassination of Moïse and the country descends further into chaos.

Filming wrapped last month in Panama on the under-the-radar English-language project from director Carlos Bolado (Under California) and writer Jimena Gallardo. Olga Segura is producing with Harold Sánchez.

Actress and producer Segura is known for starring in and producing Amazon series Veronica and has produced movies including Johnny Depp starrer Waiting for the Barbarians, and exec-produced Oren Moverman’s The Dinner and Sundance title The Truth About Emanuel. Bolado is a regular director on long-running Mexican telenovela La Reina del Sur.

I May Destroy You, Porter and The Maze Runner actor Ameen most recently starred opposite Jeff Daniels in the Netflix limited series A Man In Full from David E. Kelley, and portrayed Martin Luther King Jr opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s Oscar-nominated Rustin from director George C. Wolfe. He is currently working on a sequel to Christmas rom-com Boxing Day, which he co-wrote, starred in and directed.

Ameen is repped by The Artists Partnership, UTA, Link Entertainment, and attorney Dave Feldman.

Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life At The Worldwide Box Office (After 42 Days): Prithviraj Sukumaran Film Nears Curtain Call. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

After 42 days of captivating audiences, Blessy’s directorial venture, Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life, has slowed in its 7th week. Read on to know the film’s domestic and overseas collections so far.

Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s powerful performance as a man caught in a harrowing ordeal in Saudi Arabia has resonated deeply with viewers across India and internationally. Aadujeevitham’s consistent performance throughout its theatrical run is a testament to the film’s strength. It has defied the usual slump that occurs in the 7th weekend, showcasing its staying power and ability to keep audiences engaged.

The film collected 84.83 crore net, combining all versions in 42 days. Unsurprisingly, Aadujeevitham ruled the roost in its home state of Kerala. With a staggering net collection of 77.16 crore, it has become a clear crowd-favourite in Malayalam cinema.

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films making noise in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.

For this edition, we’re looking at India – but no, not Bollywood. India’s regional film industries are thriving, especially those in its Southern region. Today’s pick, The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham), is currently the third highest-grossing Malayalam language film of all time and one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year. A gritty survival drama, The Goat Life has been banned in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman for its visceral portrayal of the immigrant experience.

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Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life At The Worldwide Box Office (After 39 Days): Still Bleating Strong Globally, Defying 7th Weekend Odds! (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Blessy’s directorial venture, Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life, has emerged as a box office success story. After 39 days in theatres, the film boasts an impressive collection worldwide. Let’s delve deeper into its domestic and international performance, considering its reported budget of 82 crore.

Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life has undeniably carved its niche at the box office. Its strong domestic performance and healthy overseas collection solidify its commercial viability. Whether the film continues to break records or settles comfortably at its current standing, one thing remains clear: Aadujeevitham has captured the hearts of audiences and established itself as a notable entry in Indian cinema.

In India, Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life has garnered strong audience support, amassing a net collection of 84.72 crore. This translates to a gross collection of 99.96 crore,...

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life Box Office: Achieves A Big Milestone In Kerala (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life has emerged as a big winner at the worldwide box office and has already made its place among the highest-grossing films in the Malayalam film industry. Now, the latest noteworthy development is coming from the domestic market, where the film has achieved a remarkable milestone in Kerala. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Blessy, the survival drama was released on 28th March. Upon its release, the film received highly positive reviews from critics and the audience, too, gave a big thumbs up. While initially the genre was touted to be a hurdle but thankfully, the audience accepted the content with open arms. As a result, the mark of 150 crores gross has already been crossed globally.

As per the recent update, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life has earned 82.57 crores...

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life Box Office Collection Day 26: Grazes Past Break-Even. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Blessy’s directorial venture, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life, continues its impressive box office run. After breaking and making new records in the Malayalam film industry and strong domestic performance, the film has crossed its production cost and is now marching towards profitability. Read on!

Aadujeevitham, based on the bestselling novel of the same name, follows Najeeb (Prithviraj Sukumaran), a Kerala labourer who travels to Saudi Arabia for a better life. However, his dreams turn into a nightmare when he’s forced into slavery as a goat herder in the unforgiving desert. Critics have hailed the film for its powerful portrayal of human resilience, Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s career-defining performance, and Blessy’s masterful direction in crafting a poignant and unforgettable story.

The movie collected approximately 0.42 crore on its 26th day (4th Monday). Despite a slight dip on weekdays,...

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life Surpasses Manjummel Boys’ Box Office Gross In Kerala ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life has emerged as a clear winner at the box office and while its pace has now slowed down a bit, the streak of achieving milestones continues to happen. In the latest development, the biggie has now beaten the biggest blockbuster of the Malayalam film industry, Manjummel Boys, on its home pitch. Keep reading to know more!

Recently, the film became the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office by surpassing the lifetime collection of Mohanlal’s Pulimurugan (140 crores gross). It’s a big achievement already, and it has also crossed the milestone of 150 crores gross.

Talking about the latest achievement, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life has earned 72 crores gross in Kerala, as per the report on Track Tollywood. And with this, the biggie has...

Aadujeevitham Box Office Collection Day 21: Prithviraj Sukumaran Starrer To Soon Bleats Its Way To Recover Investment ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Blessy’s Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life continues its impressive run at the box office, solidifying itself as a commercial triumph. The film remained steady on Day 21. Read further to learn about its box office collections after the 3rd Wednesday.

Despite entering its third week, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life shows no signs of slowing down, pulling in a respectable 1 crore net (early estimates) on its 21st day in Indian theatres. The movie’s domestic performance is particularly noteworthy, with a total net collection of 77.35 crore (91.27 crore gross) in India after 21 days. The Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer will soon recover its production budget, which is estimated to be in the range of 80-82 crore. Industry experts predict the film will break even by the end of its fourth weekend, paving the way for significant profit generation.

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life Box Office Collection Day 13: Sustains Momentum On 2nd Tuesday. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life has become a box office juggernaut, shattering expectations and surpassing the prestigious 100 crore mark worldwide already. Read the full box office report to learn about the film’s 13-day collections.

The film’s domestic performance has been impressive. Within its first week, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life raked in a strong 47 crore, showcasing early audience enthusiasm. This momentum continued through the second weekend, with collections bouncing back from a slight dip on Monday. Day 9 saw 2.7 crore, followed by a rise to 3.9 crore and 4.95 crore on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. While Monday witnessed a smaller collection of 1.8 crore, Tuesday saw a welcome rise to 1.9 crore, indicating the film’s ability to retain audience interest.

Domestically, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life has garnered a strong 62.25 crore net collection, demonstrating consistent audience interest.

‘Aadujeevitham-The Goat Life’ Ott Release Date. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

‘Aadujeevitham‘, a survival drama, draws inspiration from the acclaimed novel ‘Aadujeevitham’ by Benyamin. It delves into the harrowing tale of a man grappling with enslavement in the desolate expanse of Saudi Arabia. This ambitious venture was a pet project for both Prithviraj and Director Blessy. Reports suggest that the film had already secured its Ott rights prior to its theatrical debut.

‘Aadujeevitham’ Theatrical Release and Box Office

The film made its nationwide debut on March 28, receiving a positive reception from the audience. According to our sources, as of April 6, ‘Aadujeevitham’ had grossed 59 crores in India, with overseas markets contributing an additional 43 crores gross. Combined, the worldwide box office reached 102 crores gross. Occupancy rates, as reported by the Times of India, were also noteworthy, with the Malayalam version boasting an impressive 62.95 percent, while the Tamil version maintained a steady 55.14 percent.

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‘The Goat Life’, India’s biggest ever desert film, has written into record books by crossing the Rs 100 crore collection in a matter of nine days after release.

It was released on 1,720 screens globally.

Talking about the success of the film, director Blessy said that the entire team behind the film has put in over a decade of hard work and blood, sweat, and tears into making this dream a reality.

“The film has stayed with me for over sixteen years and it is a blessing to see it finally being out in the world and being accepted so wholeheartedly by audiences worldwide. We are ecstatic and grateful for the response the movie is receiving, and we hope that it continues to cross borders and that this real-life story can reach as many people as possible,” said Blessy.

Now into its second week, the bookings for the film on booking...

The cast lineup for Final Destination 6: Bloodlines has been unveiled with new additions. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

New Line Cinema’s latest foray into the Final Destination saga showcases a vibrant ensemble, comprising Brec Bassinger of The CW’s Stargirl fame, the illustrious Teo Briones, recognized for his stint in Chucky, and Kaitlyn Santa Juana, celebrated for her contributions to stage productions such as Dear Evan Hansen. Dubbed Final Destination: Bloodlines, this chapter is presently unfolding its chilling narrative amidst the bustling backdrop of Vancouver.

Additionally, in The Impending Peril, we find Richard Harmon of The 100, Anna Lore famed for her stint in Gotham Knights, and Owen Patrick Joyner, lauded for his portrayal in Netflix’s Julie and the Phantoms. The cast is rounded out by Max Lloyd-Jones from The Book of Boba Fett, Rya Kihlstedt from Obi Wan Kenobi, and Tinpo Lee from The Manor.

Steering the...

The Sympathizer: Robert Downey Jr’s TV Comeback (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Robert Downey Jr has come back to television after over two decades. The legendary actor famous for suiting up as Iron Man is gearing up for a big return to TV screens. He’s set to headline an HBO series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s award-winning novel, The Sympathizer, as per reports.

Downey is getting ready to dive into several supporting characters in The Sympathizer, embodying various antagonists such as “an up-and-coming Orange County congressman, a CIA agent, and a Hollywood film director, among others,” as revealed in a press release. Casting for the main role is currently in full swing.

Deadline broke the news first. This gig signals Robert Downey Jr’s comeback to TV after two decades, making it his first regular small-screen role since his stint on Ally McBeal back in 2002.

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All About Jimmy Jean-Louis! (Photo Credit –Instagram)

Hollywood thespian Jimmy Jean-Louis voiced his astonishment at the communal ethos surrounding makeup and attire aid whilst filming Aadujeevitham. He observed that in Hollywood, duties are usually designated to singular individuals, yet on this set, a multitude lent their hands. Portraying Ibrahim Kadheri, he divulged that the encounter proved culturally jolting yet captivating.

Concerning the filming saga of Aadujeevitham, Jimmy Jean-Louis provided a glimpse into his engagement. Entering the fray during the concluding chapters of the shoot in Jordan, he detailed the trials of a scene demanding him to bear Prithviraj and flee amid the tempestuous desert gusts. Despite such adversities, Jimmy voiced contentment with the venture. Moreover, in his capacity as one of the producers of Aadujeevitham, he wielded a diverse influence in its creation.

He strove to depict Ibrahim with a celestial aura, recognizing Ibrahim’s part as an unexpected rescuer...

Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life Box Office Collections Day 5 (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s survival drama, Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life, continues to impress at the box office. After a strong opening weekend that raked in an estimated 30.30 crore net, the film maintained its momentum on its first Monday.

Aadujeevitham added another 5.30 crore net (early estimates) to its kitty on Day 5. This brings the movie’s total collection to a commendable 35.60 crore net across all languages in just five days.

Directed by Blessy and produced by a collaborative effort of Alta Global Media, Jet Media Production, and Visual Romance Image Makers, Aadujeevitham has garnered significant interest not just in India but also overseas. While the exact breakdown of domestic and international collections isn’t available yet, reports suggest a surprising 30 crore collection from overseas markets. This international appeal could be attributed to the film’s unique story, the presence of...

The Goat Life (previously titled Goat Days) will release in theaters across the UK, India, Australia and France today.

The dramatic feature from filmmaker Blessy stars Prithviraj Sukumara, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Amala Paul.

The movie is based on a renowned Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham, written by Benyamin and published in 2008. The novel is currently banned in Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E..

Set in the 1990s, the story follows a young man named Najeeb, who migrates from the lush green shores of Kerala to Saudi Arabia in the hopes of earning more money. However, he soon finds himself herding hundreds of goats in the middle of a desert. Actors K.R. Gokul, Talib Al Balushi and Rik Aby are also part of the film’s cast.

Directed by Indian filmmaker Blessy, The Goat Life is a U.S.-India co-production and will be released in five languages: Hindi, Malayalam,...

The Goat Life Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Amala Paul, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Talib Al Balushi, Rik Aby, Shobha Mohan

Director: Blessy

Writers: Blessy, Benyamin

Review Of ‘Aadujeevitham-The Goat Life’ (Photo Credit –Facebook)

What’s Good: ‘Aadujeevitham -The Goat Life’ has some serious highlights. First up, Prithviraj Sukumaran kills it as Najeeb Muhammad, nailing the character’s emotional rollercoaster and authoritarian resilience. The cinematography brings the brutal desert terrain and Najeeb’s struggles to life, pulling the audience into his shoes. Plus, the storyline is gripping, and the screenplay is tight, keeping you hooked for the whole three-hour ride. Bottom line: “The Goat Life” delivers a cinematic experience you don’t want to miss.

What’s Bad: While “Aadujeevitham The Goat Life” has many positive aspects, there are also some potential drawbacks. One issue is the exclusion of certain elements from the original novel, which may impact the emotional resonance for viewers,...

The Goat Life Box Office Advance Booking Update & Other Details ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mollywood is on a ride with one after another big success at the box office. While the audience is still flocking to theatres for Premalu and Manjummel Boys, another exciting film is ready to hit theatres this week. Here we’re talking about The Goat Life, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. This time, with a good face value, the film has a high potential at ticket windows. Keep reading to know more!

Titled as Aadujeevitham in Malayalam, the film is a survival drama and is helmed by Blessy. It is scheduled to hit theatres on 28th March. Apart from Prithviraj, it also stars Amala Paul, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and others in key roles. In 2024, so far, we have seen films with controlled budgets doing magic at the worldwide box office. Now, we have finally got the big-budget cinema from Mollywood.

Following its masterful music launch in Kochi last weekend, ‘The Goat Life’ this week released its magnetic music album, in 5 languages, across all streaming platforms. With Rahman’s melodies taking the internet by storm, ‘the Goat Life’ team recently released the mesmerising music video for ‘Meharbaan O Rahmaan’. A soulful melody, a heart-wrenching call to the Almighty seeking his infinite grace, ‘Meharbaan O Rahmaan’ is a track filled with love, hope, grace and divinity, and the same is reflected through its music video. The song is composed, produced and arranged by music maestro A R Rahman, beautifully penned by renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi and sung by the extremely talented Jithin Raj.

With spectacular visuals of the unending desert, the beauty of the characters in the film and A R Rahman passing through it all, visualising every moment; the music video encapsulates the soul of the film, the essence of which...

Indian sales outfit Indywood Distribution Network has sold Rupesh Paul’s “Kamasutra — The Revenge” wide ahead of Hong Kong’s film rights market FilMart.

Starring Sherlyn Chopra, Milind Gunaji and Gajendra Chauhan, and produced by San2Creations, the film follows two princesses — one who is robbed of her dreams when forced to accept a middle-aged king as her husband, and another thirsty for revenge.

Indywood has sold the film to Twin, A2 Filmes (Latin America TV/VOD), Filmbridge, Pioneer Film and Rft Films.

The company has an extensive FilMart slate that also includes Sri Lankan auteur Prasanna Vithanage’s “Paradise,” winner of the Kim Jiseok award at Busan 2023 and nominated in four categories at the Asian Film Awards. Produced by Newton Cinema and starring Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran and Shyam Fernando, the film follows an Indian couple who arrive in the hill country of crisis-ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.

‘The Goat Life’, directed by the acclaimed Blessy and starring the talented Prithviraj, has finally unveiled its trailer, much to the anticipation of fans. The film is poised to be a visual extravaganza, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Blessy describes ‘The Goat Life’ as the greatest survival adventure ever, drawing inspiration from a remarkable true story. He emphasizes the surreal nature of the events depicted in the film, highlighting the profound impact they have had on those involved.

Prithviraj reflects on the challenging yet rewarding journey of bringing ‘The Goat Life’ to fruition, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work with Blessy and witness the genius of A R Rahman’s musical composition. For him, the film transcends mere entertainment, becoming a deeply personal and unforgettable experience.

Based on the acclaimed novel ‘Aadujeevitham’ by Benyamin, the film narrates the compelling tale of Najeeb, a young man who embarks on a...

Sacha Baron Cohen and Chris Rock had the good sense to arrive early at the Jean-Michel Basquiat Made on Market Street exhibition at the Larry Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills.

They surveyed the 30 or so Basquiat art works in relative peace ,before the throng arrived.

Cohen tells me he came straight from writing something “for TV” that might shoot in Los Angeles or in London, he wasn’t sure. Interesting.

There may also be a film. But before anything else he’ll be seen along with Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville and Louis Partridge in Disclaimer, the TV drama thriller Alfonso Cuarón has written and directed for Apple TV+.

Jeffrey Wright at the Basquiat exhibition. Photo Bamigboye/Deadline.

Rock and Cohen had skedaddled with pal Guy Oseary to see Madonna by the time Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright presented himself at the gallery. It was wholly appropriate that the American Fiction star be there.

The second poster from the upcoming film ‘The Goat Life’ featuring Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran was unveiled on Wednesday. Actor Ranveer Singh took to the stories section of his Instagram to share the poster.

The poster is in sepia tone, and features Prithviraj in an intense and rugged look.

The film, which is said to be ‘the greatest survival adventure ever’, is based on a true story.

It shows the transformation of Prithviraj and the second look is a prelude to the poster that’s already been released by the team.

The film also stars Hollywood actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, Indian actors like Amala Paul and K.R. Gokul, along with renowned Arab actors such as Talib al Balushi and Rik Aby in pivotal roles.

Being shot in multiple countries around the world, the film is the biggest-ever venture in the Malayalam film industry.

Produced by Visual Romance, ‘The Goat Life...

‘The Goat Life’ has been generating significant buzz since its announcement and continues to be a topic of conversation. The Kerala Literature Festival 2024, recently saw renowned writer Benyamin and director Blessy, their opinion on the relationship between Malayalam cinema and literature enlightened and entertained the audience.

In a panel discussion, they contributed their expertise with a special video of a behind-the-scenes glimpse of author Benyamin and director Blessy discussing adapting books into films. Offering valuable perspectives on shooting techniques, film direction, and the art of transforming literature on screen, their presence at the festival further emphasized the deep connection between the novel ‘Aadujeevitham’ and the upcoming film, The Goat Life.

Speaking about the challenges faced while adapting The Goat Life from a novel to the big screen, director, Blessy said, “Our greatest hurdle lay in meeting audience expectations and surpassing their imaginative interpretations, given the familiarity of the novel. The...

After a decade-long wait, the National Award-winning filmmaker Blessy and Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran’s dream project, ‘The Goat Life’, is all set to hit theatres worldwide on 10th April 2024. The makers have called the film ‘the greatest survival adventure ever’ which is based on a true story. Survival adventures have been rare in Indian cinema, and it being a true story makes it even more interesting.

Amid much anticipation, the first-look poster of this epic tale of the greatest survival adventure was unveiled today by none other than Prabhas. He shared his excitement for the poster launch of his ‘Salaar’ co-star Prithviraj’s upcoming magnum opus. Prithviraj is poised to make jaws drop with an unrecognisable, rugged look in The Goat Life’s poster.

Speaking about the launch of his remarkable first look, Prithviraj Sukumaran shared, “I knew The Goat Life was a difficult film to make, and I...

Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer ‘The Goat Life’ — a survival adventure film based on a true story — is set to be release in theatres worldwide on April 10, 2024. Directed by National Award winner Blessy, the film also stars Hollywood actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, Amala Paul, Indian actor K.R.Gokul, and renowned Arab actors Talib al Balushi and RikAby in pivotal roles.

Being shot in multiple countries around the world, the film is the biggest ever venture in the Malayalam film industry.

Speaking about this Indian film which is made for a global audience, director, Blessy said: “The greatest challenge in front of me was that The Goat Life is a subject with universal appeal and I would have to stay truthful to its narrative style.

“The novel is based on some real incidents and I want to captivate the viewers with each moment that something as unbelievable happened to someone. Truth...

Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer ‘The Goat Life’ — a survival adventure film based on a true story — is set to be release in theatres worldwide on April 10, 2024. Directed by National Award winner Blessy, the film also stars Hollywood actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, Amala Paul, Indian actor K.R.Gokul, and renowned Arab actors Talib al Balushi and RikAby in pivotal roles.

Being shot in multiple countries around the world, the film is the biggest ever venture in the Malayalam film industry.

Speaking about this Indian film which is made for a global audience, director, Blessy said: “The greatest challenge in front of me was that The Goat Life is a subject with universal appeal and I would have to stay truthful to its narrative style.

“The novel is based on some real incidents and I want to captivate the viewers with each moment that something as unbelievable happened to someone. Truth...

A Complete Guide To Bruce Willis’s Detective Knight Trilogy Ahead Of Their Ott Release ( Photo Credit – PR Image )

Bruce Willis fans, it’s time for you to rejoice! The actor might have retired from the movies, but he has a lot in his arsenal to present to his fans. Willis’s action-thriller film trilogy, Detective Knight, is set to premiere exclusively on the Lionsgate Play this December. Before diving into Detective James Knight’s world, here’s a short guide for you.

Willis has been suffering from a form of dementia known as frontotemporal dementia, aka Ftd. Last year in Marche, the actor announced his retirement from acting. Willis is known for films like Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, Armageddon, The Sixth Sense, and much more. Keep scrolling to get the deets.

Lionsgate Play is all set to mark the Christmas month with an action-packed gift for the ‘Die Hard’ fans of Bruce Willis.

Plot: Billie is plagued by blackouts and strange visions that lead her to discover she’s stuck in a series of time loops, possibly related to her mysterious new girlfriend.

Review: Dementia is one of the scariest things I can think of. Losing the ability to access your own memories and being unable to recognize your loved ones is downright awful. So I was really interested when they brought up the concept and seemed like that would be the main idea at play Jagged Mind. I feel silly being so wrong. What starts as an interesting idea with our lead Billy seeing her death over and over, unable to properly comprehend time, swiftly devolves into a near Lifetime movie. Or maybe that was just the lighting.

Knowing that this started as a short film, First Date, (as part of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween) I can see elements that carried over here.

Hulu is celebrating Pride Month with its new queer psychological horror thriller Jagged Mind, which is now available to watch on the streaming platform. The film is directed by Kelley Kali (Thanks for Asking) and stars Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Shannon Woodward.

The story centers on a woman who suffers strange visions that form a larger puzzle, since she is actually trapped in a time loop, and everything seems to be related to her new girlfriend. As the story unfolds, she'll need to put the pieces together inside her head to try and figure out what's going on, as the latest clip from the film teases:

Maisie Richardson-Sellers was one of the big stars of the canceled Arrowverse series DC's Legends of Tomorrow, where she played various characters within the team, the most popular being Vixen/Amaya Jiwen. In addition, she was part of the cast of The Originals, another popular show of the network,...

Hulu got a taste of great things to come with 20th Digital Studio’s “Bite Size Halloween,” and now, one of the first films in their nine-horror feature partnership is here: “Jagged Mind,” a queer psychological thriller starring Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Shannon Woodward. While the film has its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival on June 14–June 18 in Miami Beach, viewers all across the U.S. will be able to watch it on Hulu on Thursday, June 15. You can watch Jagged Mind with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.

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Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Shannon Woodward lead the cast of “Jagged Mind,” the latest horror collaboration between 20th Digital Studio and Hulu Originals.

Written by Allyson Morgan and helmed by “I’m...

The time loop formula gets a psychological thriller twist with Jagged Mind. The movie revolves around the manager of an art gallery who begins suffering blackouts and horrific visions after dating a mysterious new woman and learns her new partner may not be as loving as she thought.

Maisie Richardson-Sellers leads the cast of Jagged Mind alongside Shannon Woodward, Rosaline Elbay, Kate Szekely, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Benjamin Valenzuela, Brandi Huzzi, and Loren Swan. Providing new takes on the time loop story and the depiction of voodoo, Jagged Mind is packed full of twists. The psychological thriller also offers plenty of insightful commentary and cultural representation while keeping audiences guessing.

Related: New On Hulu: All 132 Movies & TV Shows Arriving In June

In anticipation of the movie's premiere, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with director Kelley Kali for Jagged Mind, how she thought she'd lose the job with her pitch, making changes to the original short film,...

The cast of the chilling Hulu psychological thriller Jagged Mind features such exciting stars as an Arrowverse superhero and a familiar voice from The Last of Us Part II. Jagged Mind tells the story of a young woman who begins experiencing blackouts and confounding visions that lead her to realize that she’s stuck in a time loop, and it might all be connected to her mysterious new girlfriend. Based on Allyson Morgan’s short film First Date from the Hulu anthology series Bite Size Halloween, Jagged Mind is directed by Kelley Kali, the indie darling who helmed the festival favorite I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking).

Jagged Mind, which first premiered at the American Black Film Festival, is also a Hulu release, and while a lot of the plot is a secret, the movie has a great cast. The movie features actors from such familiar franchises as The Vampire Diaries,...

Henry Golding is a hitman racing against a ticking clock in an exclusive Assassin Club clip. Golding stars in the upcoming action-thriller as Mason, an assassin who is given a final contract to kill six people around the world, who turn out to be equally skilled assassins similarly hired to kill him. Alongside Golding, Assassin Club features a star-studded cast with The Suicide Squad's Daniela Melchior, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan's Noomi Rapace, Jurassic World: Dominion's Sam Neill and Heroes' Jimmy-Jean Louis.

Screen Rant is proud to present an exclusive Assassin Club clip ahead of the film's digital premiere.

The video, as seen above, sees Golding's Mason having a tense conversation with Noomi Rapace's fellow assassin, Falk, in which she taunts his epic final contract and the dangers of their profession. She also reveals her leverage against him in having kidnapped his girlfriend, Daniela Melchior's Sophie, putting him in a race against time.

"You think you're a good man, don't you, Morgan?" Paramount has revealed an official US trailer for the action movie Assassin Club, which will be skipping theaters and debuting on VOD in May. This recently opened in UK cinemas this month, and it already played in a few other countries including Italy and Israel, but they're dropping it at home right away in the US. It doesn't look that great, which is why this all makes sense. This plot sounds like something we've seen many times before: An assassin is given a contract to kill seven people around the world only to discover the targets are also assassins who have been hired to kill him. Starring Henry Golding as Morgan, Daniela Melchior, Noomi Rapace, Sam Neill, Claudio Del Falco, with Jimmy Jean-Louis and Anastasia Doaga. There's not really any impressive glimpses in this trailer, and even the action seems rather dull.

Stars: Henry Golding, Sam Neill, Noomi Rapace, Daniela Melchior, Claudio Del Falco, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Anastasia Doaga | Written by Thomas Dunn | Directed by Camille Delamarre

Henry Golding and Noomi Rapace headline this hitman mystery thriller from director Camille Delamarre. Sadly, Assassin Club isn’t going to do either of them any favours and the only mystery about it is how it got made in the first place.

Golding plays Morgan, one of those international assassins who’s quite happy to murder for a living, as long as his targets are certifiable bad guys like drug lords or sex traffickers. He receives his orders from Caldwell (Sam Neill), his handler-slash-mentor, and otherwise enjoys a quiet life with his girlfriend Sophie (Daniela Melchior), a primary school teacher who remains blissfully ignorant of his extra-curricular activities. However, all that changes when Morgan accepts a contract to take out seven international assassins, only to discover...

The Mammoth Film Festival is set to open with Shia LeBeouf’s Padre Pio, Abel Ferrara’s historical drama that debuted at Venice.

Ferrara’s latest feature has LeBoeuf playing an Italian friar who rose to prominence at a time when fascist powers began to take over Italy. Padre Pio also stars Asia Argento, Marco Leonardi and Christina Chiriac, and director Ferrara will be at the northern California festival to do a post-film Q&a on March 2.

Mammoth will close with Bonded, which stars Diego Calva and is directed by Mohit Ramchandani. The thriller is inspired by a true story from the producers of Argentina 1985 and is executive produced by Yalitza Aparicio.

Mammoth, which is set to run from March 2 to 6 in Mammoth Lakes, California, has also added the horror thriller Night Shift, which stars Phoebe Tonkin, Lamorne Morris and Patrick Fischler and is directed and written by Benjamin and Paul China.

The World Cup only happens every four years, and each tournament brings with it its own ups, downs, trials, tribulations, surprise contenders, and thrilling finales. The 2019 Women's World Cup saw the USA win the trophy for a second consecutive tournament; Qatar 2022 gave Lionel Messi a fairy tale ending at last.

Almost sounds like something out of a movie, doesn't it?

Luckily, soccer has been the topic of many films through the years. In this article, we will detail 14 of the best-known, including comedies, biopics, romance, murder mysteries, and documents of real-life tragedies. Along the way, you'll find everyone from the legends of the sport, including the sadly departed Pelé and Diego Maradona, to Hollywood superstars such as Sylvester Stallone and Will Ferrell. Within the bounds of "The Beautiful Game," almost anything is possible.

Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)

Our first movie, "Mike Bassett: England Manager," is a mockumentary that stars Ricky Tomlinson...

Actor and producer Jimmy Jean-Louis has signed with CAA.

Best known for playing René (a.k.a. the Haitian) in NBC’s “Heroes” and “Heroes: Reborn,” Jean-Louis will next appear opposite Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace, and Sam Neill in the upcoming action movie “Assassin Club.”

The Haitian American actor was most recently seen in “The Gray Man” and also stars in the Netflix feature “Citation,” which won two National Film Awards in the UK, as well as “Detective Knight: Rogue.”

Jean-Louis’ acting career spans more than 25 years, kicking off in 1998 when he moved to Los Angeles after building successful musical theater and modeling careers in France, Spain, Italy, South Africa and England. Jean-Louis has appeared in films including “Tears of the Sun,” opposite Bruce Willis; “Joy”; “Phat Girlz” and “Monster-in-Law.” His television credits include the CW’s “Arrow,” TNT’s “Claws” and CBS’ “Extant,” starring Halle Berry and produced by Steven Spielberg.

Stars: Bruce Willis, Jack Kilmer, Willow Shields, Lochlyn Munro, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Timothy V. Murphy, Dina Meyer | Written by Edward Drake, Corey Large | Directed by Edward Drake

Detective Knight: Independence completes the trilogy begun in Detective Knight: Rogue and continued in Detective Knight: Redemption. Although not the last of his films to be released, Assassin is slated for release in March, these were the last ones Bruce Willis made before announcing his retirement. So in a sense, it also concludes its star’s career.

The film opens with a bank robbery shot from the Pov of the robbers making it look like a first-person shooter, be sure to get the tie-in edition of Bank Robber Simulator at your local Gamestop. The robbery comes to a bloody end with Detective Knight (Bruce Willis) shooting the last of the gang while he holds a woman hostage.

Also on the scene are paramedics Dezi and Ally.