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The 45th edition of the Cairo Film Festival concluded with the top prize, the Golden Pyramid Award, going to Bogdan Mureșanu’s “The New Year That Never Came.” The black comedy, which previously won the Horizons sidebar at the Venice Film Festival, is set in 1989 during the festive season that immediately precedes the downfall of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.

The Special Jury Award for best director, the Silver Pyramid, went to Russian director Natalia Nazarova for “Postmarks,” which also picked up a best actor award for Maxim Stoyanov and a special mention for the female lead, Alina Khojevanova. The other male lead award went to Lee Kang-Sheng for his performance in “Blue Sun Palace.”

The International Jury led by Danis Tanović (“No Man’s Land”) also awarded the Bronze Pyramid for best debut or second feature award to Pedro Freire’s “Malu.” The Rio-set film was inspired by his...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Penguin episode 8.The Penguin might have come to an end, but The Batman universe still has a lot more to do, and the DC series set up some interesting possibilities. Colin Farrell's Oz Cobb started as a side player in The Batman. However, Carmine Falcone's death left a power vacuum, and throughout The Penguin's eight episodes, Oz fought with everything he had to get to the top. After many betrayals, some more shocking than others, Oz manages to achieve his dreams and become the new head of Gotham City's organized crime, with The Penguin's finale teasing his future.

That future will include Robert Pattinson's Batman. The Dark Knight was strangely absent from the HBO hit series. Batman not appearing on the show has become one of The Penguin's most talked about aspects, as Sofia Falcone's mob war with Oz...

As the Galactic War in Helldivers 2 continues to evolve, players are constantly discovering new and innovative ways to spread managed democracy across the galaxy. While the game already offers a thrilling mix of tactical combat and strategic planning, there’s one historical warfare element that could take the fight against the Automatons to a whole new level of intensity.

Players are turning the terrain itself into a weapon. | Image Credit: PlayStation/YouTube

Remember those history lessons about World War 1’s trench warfare? Now imagine applying those same brutal, mud-soaked tactics to our ongoing battle against the mechanical menace. Some creative Helldivers have already started experimenting with this concept, and the results are as glorious as they are effective.

And let’s be honest, what better way to fight soulless machines than by making them experience the same hellish conditions that haunted soldiers over a century ago?

Helldivers 2 Players Are Already...

Exclusive: A drama adaptation of The Tea House on the Death Pass – Daniel Edelson’s novel based on the true story of hundreds of hikers who became trapped while trekking in the Himalayas – is in the works. Zdf Studios and Paramount’s Ananey Studios are joining forces to co-produce.

Euphoria‘s Ron Leshem along with Amit Cohen and Edelson have created the series. It is based on Edelson’s debut novel and the events that took place in October 2014 in Nepal’s Himalayan Mountains.

The story turns on events that see hundreds of hikers become trapped on the Annapurna Range after snowstorms and avalanches turn one of the most breathtaking hiking trails in the world into a death trap. The hikers, from dozens of nations, find themselves fighting for their lives, totally dependent on each other. They must make life-and-death decisions and face moral dilemmas as moments of heroism give...

Ahead of Cannes Mipcom confab, Beta Film has closed a string of major deals on six premium series from Central Eastern Europe, a proof of the region’s fast transformation into a prime destination for multi-territory players such as HBO, Canal+ and Walter Presents, hungry for culturally-specific stories with global potential. Five of the shows come with a raft of prestigious accolades.

Case in point is the Serbian “Operation Sabre,“ winner of a Special Interpretation Award at Canneseries and Best Cee Drama at the recent Czech Serial Killer Festival, snapped up by HBO for the Cee region and Filmin for Spain and Portugal.

“We are extremely happy and grateful to have Beta Film on board as they are doing an amazing work with sales,“ said producer Snežana van Houwelingen of This and That Productions who also looks forward to the Serbian premiere on the local pubcaster Rts on Nov. 2. “The...

On Monday 14 October 2024, Great! Action broadcasts Wild West Chronicles!

Law Comes to No Man’s Land Season 4 Episode 9 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode titled “Law Comes to No Man’s Land” of *Wild West Chronicles*, viewers will follow the journey of Marshal Chris Madsen as he joins forces with newly appointed judge John Buford to establish law and order in the untamed territory of No Man’s Land in Oklahoma’s Panhandle. This episode promises an exciting glimpse into the challenges of bringing justice to a lawless region.

As Madsen and Buford work together, they face the daunting task of escorting a wagon train filled with prisoners to Beaver City. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles that test their resolve and commitment to justice. The duo’s efforts to set up the first courthouse in a rowdy saloon highlight the struggle to maintain order amidst chaos.

Viewers can expect a blend of action,...

Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton have been close for many years, but their rock-steady friendship may be about to hit a significant snag.

A worrying new report has emerged that indicates issues could be simmering to the surface due to Kelly’s friendship with Blake’s ex-wife, Miranda Lambert.

Miranda, who was married to Blake for four years, recently appeared on an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which seemingly got tongues wagging.

If you’re a fan of the show, you’re well aware that the pair joined forces for a performance of “No Man’s Land,” one of Miranda’s most popular tracks.

The performance aimed to promote Miranda’s forthcoming album, “Postcards From Texas,” but there’s a good chance it did a lot more than that.

According to Life & Style, “Kelly was Team Blake for a long, long time and Gwen, too, by default.”

The source added...

Friends taking sides after a breakup can always be awkward. Blake Shelton is reportedly a little nervous about his pal Kelly Clarkson working with his ex-wife Miranda Lambert nearly 10 years after their split.

After Miranda appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, an insider revealed that Blake is nervous about his friendship with the “Since U Been Gone” singer, per Life and Style.

The “Ain’t in Kansas Anymore” singer was a guest on Kelly’s talk show in late September. The country star also opened up about her new record Postcards From Texas for the “Songs and Stories” episode.

The ladies also performed a series of duets. Kelly joined in on Miranda’s songs “No Man’s Land”, “Tin Man”, and “Gunpowder and Lead.” They also did an impromptu Chappell Roan cover, singing “Good Luck, Babe.”

When Miranda and Blake split in 2015, Kelly reportedly sided with the “God’s Country” singer, but now,...

Blake Shelton fears losing Kelly Clarkson to his ex-wife Miranda Lambert. After, having a close relationship with the country star, could she switch up her loyalty?

Team Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton is a well-known country singer. He is best known for being a judge on The Voice. However, he recently left to focus on his family. In addition, he will be featured on a song from Gwen Stefani’s new album releasing next month.

Furthermore, the coach’s most popular songs are “God’s Country,” “Boys ‘Round Here,” and “Ol’ Red.” His debut single from 2001, “Austin” was number 1 for five weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Additionally, the star is well-known for his wife, Gwen Stefani who, though is older than him, looks much younger. The two met on The Voice set in 2014. Before he married Stefani in 2021, he was married to Miranda Lambert.

Miranda Lambert | YouTube

Moreover, the...

Du Jie, who had been in the spotlight as a cinematographer for blockbuster commercial films in China such as “No Man’s Land” (2013), “Savage” (2018), and “Moon Man” (2022), emigrated to Japan three years ago where he completed his directorial debut, “The Height of Coconut Trees”. According to the director, the film is inspired by the true story of a friend whose solo travel was mistaken for a suicide, a beautiful yet sorrowful misunderstanding. The dialogue scenes are a reenactment of a talk event that actually took place during the “Sazanami” – a Japan-China contemporary artist relay exhibition (during the Kenji Chiga exhibition). The content of the dialogue and the exhibition images are excerpts from Kenji Chiga’s art book “Hijack Geni” and are based on real events.

The Height of the Coconut Tree is screening at Busan International Film Festival

The story follows two couples. Aoki is working as a cook in a...

Bosnia and Herzegovina has selected My Late Summer, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Danis Tanović, as its official submission for the 2025 Oscar race in the best international feature film category.

The comedy-drama, which debuted as the opening film at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival, follows Maja, a feisty 30-something (played by Anja Matković), who journeys to a remote island to resolve a family inheritance dispute only to be confronted with unresolved issues from her past. What starts as a quest for material wealth transforms into a deeper search for identity and forgiveness as she falls in love with the charming island and its quirky locals, and an unexpected romance blooms.

Propeler Film produced My Late Summer in co-production with Tangaj Production, Obala Art Centar, Bas Celik and Tramal Films.

While best known for his Bosnian films, Tanović has also tried his hand at English-language features, including the 2020 crime thriller The Postcard Killings...

Bosnia and Herzegovina has chosen the film “My Late Summer” to represent the country at the Academy Awards. The movie tells the story of a woman who travels to an island to resolve a family inheritance issue. Along the way, she confronts questions from her past.

Directed by Danis Tanović, “My Late Summer” follows a young woman embarking on a journey. She hopes to solve an inheritance problem but faces unexpected challenges. Through these experiences, the protagonist examines personal identity and forgiveness. Tanović is a renowned Bosnian director known for past Oscar-winning films like “No Man’s Land” from 2001.

Made across several European countries, “My Late Summer” was produced in Croatia, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia. An industry panel selected the movie for Oscars consideration. Panelists included director Nermin Hamzagić, producer Amira Kudumović, and others from Bosnia’s film community.

Tanović has achieved global acclaim for films examining his homeland.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has selected Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic’s drama My Late Summer as its candidate for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

The film, which world premiered as the opening film of the Sarajevo Film Festival over the summer, is a comedy drama about a young woman who travels to a remote island to solve an issue of family inheritance.

In a whirlwind of new emotions and through a series of unpredictable situations, she finally faces questions from her past. The search for inheritance becomes a search for her own identity, but also for forgiveness.

Tanović is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina most acclaimed directors.

He broke out internationally with his Bosnia War inspired No Man’s Land which won he Oscar and Golden Globe for best foreign language film in 2002. He has also won the Berlinale’s Silver Bear for An Episode in the Life...

The Penguin has just hinted at the most likely storyline for The Batman Part II, which has huge potential consequences and makes perfect sense. With DCs The Batman, Matt Reeves introduced a gritty, noir-like version of Gotham City and its Dark Knight protector. The film's climax left Gotham City in chaos, with The Penguin picking up the narrative shortly afterward. As such, The Penguin has proffered the biggest hints at what might unfold in The Batman Part II, with the biggest hint coming from The Penguin episode 2.

The Penguin recommences the narrative after The Batman, after the Riddlers final plan results in a catastrophic flood. This destructive event created a fractured Gotham, setting the stage for further exploration of a city on the brink of collapse. A reference to a classic Batman storyline confirms the current state of Gotham post-The Batman but also provides a tantalizing glimpse into what could...

Following yesterday evening's episode of The Penguin, HBO and Max have shared a sneak peek at episode 3 along with a second video taking us behind the scenes of "Inside Man."

The latter features interviews with the cast and crew, including Sal Maroni actor Clancy Brown. There are other interesting insights into The Batman spin-off, including a deep dive into what makes Sofia Falcone tick as she looks to make her own mark on Gotham City's underworld.

You can read our full recap of The Penguin's latest instalment here, but one of the biggest talking points has been the fact the decimated Crown Point is referred to as "No Man's Land."

Gotham appears to have descended into chaos since The Riddler's attack and we find it hard to believe that won't be a major plot point in The Batman - Part II, particularly as Matt Reeves has already said The Penguin...

The second episode of The Penguin takes us into Arkham Asylum where Sofia Falcone meets with her brother Alberto. However, his finger is missing and he's then shot dead; the whole thing is a hallucination she's suffering during an intense therapy session with psychiatrist Dr. Julian Rish. 

Oz, meanwhile, meets with Sal Maroni in prison and is faced with the threat of being exposed. Since Alberto's death, Luca, Carmine's brother, has been named head of the family and Oz plans to steal their Drops and sell them on Sal's behalf. 

However, the plan goes wrong and he's forced to be on the truck that's going to be attacked by Sal's men; the villain gets out of the way in time and kills some of his fellow crooks in the process. Sal gets his Drops, though, so it's not all bad. 

The Falcones later meet and Sofia, livid that her...

They came with their visions for the offbeat and the absurd, with the genre-bending and narrative-defying, some bearing props as they pitched their projects under trippy psychedelic lighting in Helsinki’s historic Bio Rex theater. If you wanted to gauge the mood at the first edition of the Finnish Film Affair’s Finnish Weird pitching session, it was summed up by the creator who greeted the audience at the start of his two-minute pitch with a rousing, “Hello to all the weirdos in the room!”

A new addition to the annual industry event, which runs parallel to the Helsinki Intl. Film Festival, Finnish Weird — or F-Weird, as it’s already affectionately known — was unveiled this year to showcase unusual, daring and unexplored ideas across a range of formats while defying traditional standards and embracing uniqueness.

According to Finnish Film Affair head Alisha Hasan, the event was launched in an effort...

On Tuesday Kelly Clarkson welcomes country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert to her talk show. Kicking things off, Kelly and Miranda team up for a very special Kellyoke performance, treating viewers to a duet of “No Man’s Land.” This collaboration sets the tone for an engaging and entertaining show. The conversation flows as Miranda shares stories and […]

The Kelly Clarkson Show: Miranda Lambert...

You’d have to look pretty far and wide to find anyone in music who has been as consistently good or eternally enjoyable as Miranda Lambert. Almost 20 years into her run, she’s defined her career by always going her own way, both musically and lyrically. Her ninth solo set was recorded in her native Texas with help from peers and longtime collaborators like Brent Cobb, Natalie Hemby, and Jack Ingram, and the album’s co-producer Jon Randall. Postcards From Texas doesn’t have as many genre swerves as Lambert sometimes delivers.

Charlie Sheen and Brad Pitt are some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood, both celebrated for their charisma and acting prowess. However, apart from their Hollywood status, the two stars have also a little-known connection from their early careers, when Pitt’s encounter with one of Sheen’s friends transformed his trajectory forever.

Brad Pitt | Credit: Eva Rinaldi/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Before Pitt became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, he worked various odd jobs, including driving a limousine for strippers. It was on the final night of this job that his path took an unexpected turn, setting him on the road to stardom.

Brad Pitt Reminisced About His Journey to Hollywood

Before making a name for himself as one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, Brad Pitt took on odd jobs, one of which also included being a stripper during his time at the University of Missouri.

Bosnian filmmaker Danis Tanović makes movies all around the world. His 2020 crime thriller The Postcard Killings (2020), starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Famke Janssen, and Cush Jumbo, was shot in Sweden. Triage (2009), which stars Collin Ferrell as a war photographer, shot in Ireland and Spain. He filmed his latest, the comedic drama My Late Summer, in Croatia. But he keeps coming back to Sarajevo.

“It’s the place where I know everybody, where everybody knows me,” Tanović says. “I know every stone of this city.”

Easily Bosnia’s greatest cinema export and to date its only Oscar winner (Tanović’s 2001 debut No Man’s Land, a powerful exploration of the absurdities of war, won the Academy Award for best foreign-language film), Tanović has carved out a unique career by refusing to repeat himself. L’Enfer (2005), his feature follow-up to No Man’s Land, is a family drama adapted from a script by the late Krzysztof Kieślowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz.

For a richly pedigreed event that is intimately woven into the fabric of its host city, the Sarajevo Film Festival could be forgiven for resting on its laurels and choosing its 30th edition as an opportunity to look back — to reflect on its storied beginnings during the four-year siege that all but reduced the Bosnian capital to rubble in the early-1990s.

Instead, the organizers are introducing sweeping changes that will alter the look and feel of the event moving forward, with the nucleus of festival activities shifting from its historic home in the heart of Sarajevo’s old town to the modern part of the city.

Festival director Jovan Marjanović, who joined the Sarajevo fest two decades ago as a fresh-faced high-school graduate, tells Variety that while this year’s event will certainly pay homage to the past, festival leadership is “fully focused on the future,” adding: “I think...

Meg Ryan is not just America’s sweetheart anymore — now she’s an international “heart” icon.

The writer/director/actress is being feted with the Heart Award at the 2024 Sarajevo Film Festival, where her classic rom-com “You’ve Got Mail” screened 25 years ago in 1999.

This year, Ryan will present a special screening of the 1998 hit film and also host a masterclass about writing and directing her sophomore 2023 film “What Happens Later,” which will additionally be screened at the Festival. The masterclass will be moderated by “No Man’s Land” director Danis Tanović.

Ryan made her directorial debut with 2015’s WWII drama “Ithaca,” which marked a reunion for Ryan and frequent collaborator Tom Hanks.

“Meg Ryan had our hearts at hello! Not only has she charmed us all with her unforgettable performances, but she has also proven her prowess behind the camera as a director and screenwriter. It is our honor to present...

Meg Ryan is set to receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of her contribution to the film industry.

The star will also present a special screening of her 1998 romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail, co-starring Tom Hanks, at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, the same venue where the film was first screened 25 years ago at the fest’s fifth event.

Ryan will also hold a master class moderated by Bosnian director Danis Tanović, best known for his Oscar-winning film No Man’s Land. Ryan’s latest work, 2023’s What Happens Later, will also screen at the festival. The Bleecker Street Media film, which features Ryan alongside David Duchovny, is directed and written by the When Harry Met Sally star. It is her second directorial project.

“Meg Ryan had our hearts at hello!” said Jovan Marjanović, director of the Sarajevo Film Festival. “Not only...

Sitting across from Miranda Lambert, it’s hard not to be confronted by the strength, determination, and “fuck around and find out” attitude that defined one of country music’s most promising debut albums. Kerosene, Lambert’s first major label LP, turns 20 next year, and the Texas songwriter is reflecting on all that led to its 2005 release.

“When I first started, I wanted longevity, a long career and to have relevancy, and be able to play as long as I physically could play,” Lambert tells Rolling Stone. “Luckily, I have...

The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina will open on Aug. 16 with the world premiere of “My Late Summer” by local filmmaker Danis Tanović, who won an Oscar with “No Man’s Land.”

The comedy-drama centers on a young woman, Maja, who travels to a remote island to sort out her family’s inheritance. In a whirlwind of emotions and surprising situations, she faces questions from her past. The search for inheritance becomes a search for her own identity, but also for forgiveness.

The film will be screened simultaneously in Sarajevo at the National Theatre, at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, at the Stari Grad open air cinema and at the Centar Safet Zajko open air cinema, and its premiere will also kick off the festival’s screenings in Mostar, at the Bh Telecom Open Air Cinema Mostar, and in Tuzla, at the Bingo Open Air Cinema Tuzla.

Tanović...

The world premiere of Danis Tanovic’s My Late Summer will open the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival on Friday, August 16.

Tanovic’s new film is a comedy-drama about a young woman who comes to a remote island to solve her family inheritance issues. The screening will play simultaneously in the National Theatre and three open-air cinemas in Sarajevo, as well as beginning the festival’s satellite screenings in the Bosnian towns of Mostar and Tuzla.

My Late Summer was produced by Croatia’s Propeler Film, co-produced by Romania’s Tangaj Production, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Obala Art Centar (the organisation...

Seriesmakers, twinning Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV fest, and European film-tv powerhouse Beta Group, is opening up its selection criteria to embrace directors of box office smashes or hits at festivals beyond “A” list events.

Launching 2022 as a project-based mentorship program for film directors aiming to become TV series creators, Seriesmakers has fast consolidated as one of Europe’s top-notch training facilities.

“Game of Thrones” producer-director Frank Doelger, “Babylon Berlin” producer Stefan Arndt, Ron Leshem and “Narcos” creator Chris Brancato featured as speakers at its 2023-24 edition.

Led by Cannes Grand Prix winner Juho Kuosmanen (“Compartment No. 6”), seven of the 10 TV projects showcased at its first 2022-23 edition were from directors who had been selected for the Cannes Film Festival.

Now, as it prepares its third edition whose call for applications closes June 20, Seriesmakers is aiming for a larger inclusivity.

For its first and second editions, being chosen in...

I'm offering DC writers a bounty to stop using this tired Batman clich. Batman's bizarre habit of refusing to eat makes no sense for the character, and yet it keeps appearing in his modern stories. As a peak athlete and obsessed vigilante, it makes no sense that Batman keeps ignoring the need to fuel his body - especially when he has a butler to cook for him.

I've been reading a lot of Batman lately, flitting between eras and creative teams, and yet the same clich keeps returning again and again. When it comes to Marvel and DC properties, I tend to read in phases, getting hooked on a character and exclusively exploring their back catalog for a few weeks or months. This time, it's Batman's turn, hunting down stories I haven't gotten around to yet, like the 'No Man's Land' event story and Paul Dini's Detective Comics run.

1917, while not entirely accurate to history, is rooted in real WWI experiences, showcasing trench life and No Man's Land with care. Characters like Schofield and Blake were inspired by real WWI messengers, reflecting the high stakes and danger of their missions. The impactful story of 1917 was inspired by director Sam Mendes' grandfather's WWI experience, echoing real events like the Battle of Passchendaele.

Sam Mendes' Oscar-nominated WWI epic 1917 chronicles a desperate race against the clock in World War I, and while the specifics of the mission in the movie may not be real, the entirety of the movie is rooted in real WWI experiences. 1917, which is currently available to stream, provides a brief yet realistic snapshot of trench life, No Man's Land, and actual combat from The Great War, and it's clear that great care was taken to ensure accuracy to history. It effectively demonstrates the monotony of trench warfare, which...

Únete a Camille e Issei en su nuevo reto. © Apple TV+

Apple TV+ ha anunciado oficialmente la segunda temporada de su aclamado drama multilingüe “Las Gotas de Dios”, protagonizado por Fleur Geffrier (“Elle”) como Camille Léger y Tomohisa Yamashita (“Alice in Borderland”) como Issei Tomine. Esta serie es una adaptación del exitoso manga homónimo, superventas del New York Times, creado y escrito por el galardonado Tadashi Agi.

En esta segunda temporada, Camille (Geffrier) e Issei (Yamashita) se enfrentan de nuevo a un reto casi imposible: descubrir el origen del vino más maravilloso del mundo, un secreto que ni siquiera Alexandre Léger logró desvelar. A través de una serie de pruebas y desafíos, su búsqueda los llevará a rincones remotos del planeta, les obligará a enfrentarse a sus demonios interiores y les cambiará para siempre.

La dirección de la segunda temporada de “Las Gotas de Dios” estará nuevamente a cargo de Oded Ruskin,...

The live-action adaptation of writer Tadashi Agi and illustrator Shu Okimoto's Drops of God manga is officially set to continue. Drops of God Season 2 has been announced, with lead actors Fleur Geffrier and Tomohisa Yamashita to return as Camille Léger and Issei Tomine, respectively. According to Apple TV+, Drops of God Season 2 finds Camille and Issei once again attempting to pinpoint the origin of the most wonderful wine in the world. This mission takes them all over the globe on a journey that will change them both as they face their inner demons along the way. Oded Ruskin ( No Man's Land ) is back to direct the second season, which will premiere on Apple TV+ outside of Japan at an as-yet-unannounced date. Related: Live-Action Drops of God TV Series Takes Its Wine Tasting to Apple TV+ The first season of Drops of God premiered on April 21, 2023. Here's how manga publisher...

Second Marriage

Korea’s Cj Enm has given a second season commission to “Couple Palace,” its hit couple matching survival show. The show stars fifty men and fifty women from various backgrounds who unveil their detailed social status to search for ideal partners based on elements such as ideal marriage values, physical appearance, economic status, and lifestyle. It premiered on Cj Enm’s affiliate music channel Mnet in January 2024.

It was developed by star producers Lee Sun-young and Jeong Min-seok, known for their distinctive global achievements of “I Can See Your Voice” and “Love Catcher.”

“The sequel commission of ‘Couple Palace’ clearly demonstrates the fact that the show’s candid, yet profound portrayal of relationship dynamics associated with marriage has resonated with audiences from different circumstances and environments. We sincerely believe the show can further entice global fans’ interests once it is localized in multiple regions” said Sebastian Kim, director...

Fans who are eager to experience—or re-experience—Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Two in IMAX will have even further opportunities to view the film in theaters as the critically acclaimed blockbuster extends its run in the format’s top 20 markets across North America. Beginning Friday, April 19, fans will have two additional weeks to see the film in IMAX.

This includes 70Mm IMAX in two locales: Los Angeles’s Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk and New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square 13. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures.

“The incredible response to this film has proven that Denis Villeneuve has crafted an unmissable cinematic experience for audiences, whether they are fans of the first film or discovering this world for the first time through ‘Dune: Part Two,'” said Goldstein.

“The fans have spoken, and we, along with...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1082!

Cassandra Cain embodies Batman's mission in Detective Comics #1082 — even without Batman's presence. Cass's pursuit of vengeance began before joining the Bat-Family, making her connection to Batman deeper. Cass comes the closest to honoring Batman's legacy, surpassing even his detective skills, in a Gotham without the Dark Knight.

Even in a world without Batman, Cassandra Cain echoes his mission perfectly across Gotham. While every member of the Bat-Family carries Batman's legacy in their own unique way, the third woman to carry the Batgirl mantle in official DC canon — behind Barbara Gordon and, briefly, the Huntress — may do so better than anyone else. Arguably DC's most dedicated hero, Cass might be the most dedicated to Batman's mission in particular.

Batgirl does Batman's legacy proud in Detective Comics #1082 by Ram V., Stefano Raffaele, and Riccardo Federici. In a world where Batman has been erased from Gotham City...

Superhero movie budgets are soaring beyond belief - from $250 million to $495 million and higher. The massive budgets are evident in epic scenes, CGI effects, star-studded casts, and global locations. Despite blockbuster success, high budgets come with high risks, with net profits not always soaring.

While there are economical movie studios like A24 that can stretch a tiny budget so far, almost the opposite is the case when it comes to superhero movies. Budgets for comic book films are inflating more and more with each passing year, especially as the DC Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline continue to expand and films crossover with other series.

While there are huge, spectacular event movies that unsurprisingly cost hundreds of millions to produce, there are some older films with astronomical budgets that may come as a surprise. Between several team-up movies and one film that sits outside of any shared universe, it's almost...

Seriesmakers, a joint initiative of Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV festival, and European film-tv powerhouse Beta Group, has revealed the 10 top-notch project lineup of the second edition of its novel and high-powered mentoring program for filmmakers making their TV creator debut.

This year’s Seriesmakers features in development drama series from Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald (“George Blake”), behind “The Last King Of Scotland,” and from Finnish director Mikko Myllylahti, who burst onto the scene co-writing with Juho Kuosmanen the latter’s “The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Makki,” a 2016 Cannes Un Certain Regard winner.

Also in the mix is the highly courted Kaouther Ben Hania, a double Oscar nominee for the “compelling, ambitious hybrid” “Four Daughters,” said Variety, in the doc category and the “The Man Who Sold His Skin” (2020), Tunisia’s entry in international feature.

In all, however, nine of the ten directors winning berths this...

Embark on an adrenaline-pumping adventure in Season 4 of “Swamp People: Serpent Invasion” with the episode titled “No Man’s Land.” Scheduled to air at 9:35 Pm on Thursday, March 7, 2024, on History, this episode promises high stakes and thrilling encounters with legendary monsters.

In this installment, Troy and Tes take on the challenge of chasing a creature of mythical proportions, adding an extra layer of excitement to the swampy terrain. Meanwhile, Dusty finds himself adapting plans on the fly to rescue a friend, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the serpent-infested environment.

For those fascinated by the unique world of snake hunting and swamp exploration, “No Man’s Land” is a must-watch. Tune in at 9:35 Pm on History on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to witness the heart-pounding moments and daring endeavors in Season 4 Episode of “Swamp People: Serpent Invasion.”

Release Date & Time: 9:35 Pm Thursday 7 March 2024 on History

Swamp People: Serpent Invasion No Man’s...

Every studio wants its own massive cinematic universe. Though many have tried (never forget the Dark Universe), none have managed to be nearly as successful as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony's equivalent, the universe formerly known as Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters (or Spumc), is now four movies deep (with at least two more coming this year). All the movies so far have revolved around supporting characters in the "Spider-Man" comics, mostly villains, but that's about to change this weekend. 

The latest entry in Sony's Marvel universe is "Madame Web," the first movie that doesn't center on a villain, but instead, focuses on a hero and ally of Spider-Man. A sign of the downfall of civilization, or just the latest proof of superhero fatigue, "Madame Web" follows Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who discovers she has the spider-like ability to see the future. She takes it upon herself to...

Red Hood criticizes DC Comics for relying too heavily on major events, with even news reporters like Denise Harlowe calling out the recent Joker War as unnecessary. Gotham City constantly suffers from city-destroying events, with chaos and crime becoming increasingly absurd over the years. Red Hood aims to break out from under the Bat-Family and establish his own solo status quo in a new area of Gotham City.

Warning! Contains preview pages for Red Hood: The Hill #0!

Red Hood's newest era is starting off by calling out DC Comics' huge event problem. Given the preponderance of major events in DC Comics, it seems like Gotham City suffers a city-destroying event every other month. Even Gotham citizens are tired of it, as one news reporter calls out DC's Joker War as having been wildly unnecessary.

DC has recently promised to move Red Hood out of Batman's shadow and give him...

Despite poor box office performance, The Postcard Killings has landed on Netflix's Top 10 movies chart in the US. Familiarity with Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Famke Janssen, as well as their previous work, likely contributed to the movie's success on the streaming platform. The popularity of crime TV shows on Netflix and the movie's premise of hunting down a serial killer also likely played a role in its inclusion in the Top 10 list.

A crime movie starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Famke Janssen that only made $181,415 at the box office is now on Netflix's Top 10 movies chart for the US. Morgan is best known for his role as Negan in The Walking Dead franchise, starring in the ongoing spinoff Dead City. Janssen was Jean Gray in the X-Men movie series, also having a prominent role in the Taken trilogy as Lenore Mills.

Now, Netflix's new Top 10 chart for the week...

Netflix scored 18 Oscar nominations for its 2023 films, with eight for feature films — the most of any distributor. All told, Netflix had nine nominations in top categories incuding Best Picture, International Film, Animated Feature, acting, and writing categories.

Not that Netflix’s domestic viewers seemed to notice. Since the Oscar nomination announcement January 23, not one nominated film reentered its top 10 most watched film list. Since then, two obscure titles have held the top spot: “The Hill,” a faith-based sports biopic that grossed under $8 million when it was released last summer, and “The Postcard Killings,” a 2020 home video-released European murder mystery directed by Oscar-winning director Denis Tanovic (“No Man’s Land”).

Nominees fared somewhat better in VOD viewing. Led by “Oppenheimer” (Universal), all five Best Picture nominees that are available to view and without a streaming alternative placed on at least one top 10 list.

In a week with multiple late-year releases making their home debut,...

When a young American couple is murdered overseas by a sadistic killer, a grieving New York cop is determined to find answers. Based on a novel by James Patterson and Liza Marklund, the crime thriller The Postcard Killings, from Cannes Film Festival Best Screenplay winner Danis Tanovic (No Man’s Land), stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Famke Janssen, and Cush Jumbo.

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Jacob (Morgan) has been a cop for 30 years, but nothing prepares him for the murder of his daughter, Kimberly, and son-in-law, Tom, who were killed while on their honeymoon in London. The deaths are gruesome and ritualistic, and Jacob soon finds out they’re the work of an unknown serial killer who sends postcards to journalists after he kills. As he and his ex-wife Valerie (Janssen...

Two years ago, Souheila Yacoub took a call from an unknown number – and on the other end of line was Denis Villeneuve.

“I was so blacked out thinking how unreal it all was that I didn’t really understand everything that happened,” the actor tells Variety. “All I know is he asked me to read for ‘Dune: Part Two’ and shortly thereafter he offered me the part – and I was trying to stay professional, but on the inside I was crying, ‘This is so surreal!’”

One question the Swiss-born, Paris-based gymnast-turned-actor thought best not to ask was how she found her way onto Villeneuve’s radar to begin with.

“I was so nervous that he’d made mistake – that he was actually thinking of someone else – that I never dared to ask,” she laughs. “So I just signed the contract and showed up on set.”

With a pedigree that includes...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first trailer for Constellation, its upcoming eight-part conspiracy-based psychological thriller series, starring Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks, ahead of its February 21 debut.

Created and written by Peter Harness, Constellation stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space – only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman’s desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost.

The series also stars James D’Arcy, Julian Looman, William Catlett, Barbara Sukowa and introduces Rosie and Davina Coleman as Alice.

The series is directed by Emmy winner Michelle MacLaren, Oscar nominee Oliver Hirschbiegel and Oscar nominee Joseph Cedar.

Produced by Turbine Studios and Haut et Court TV, the series is executive produced by David Tanner (Small Axe), Tracey Scoffield (Small Axe), Caroline Benjo (No Man’s Land), Simon Arnal (No Man’s Land), Carole Scotta (No Man’s Land) and Justin Thomson (Liaison). MacLaren directs the first two episodes and executive produces the series with Rebecca Hobbs (Shining Girls) and co-executive producer Jahan Lopes for MacLaren Entertainment. Harness executive produces through Haunted Barn Ltd. The series was shot principally in Germany and was Series Produced by Daniel Hetzer (Munich – Edge of War) for Turbine Studios, Germany.

Constellation will premiere globally on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with the first three episodes, followed by one episode weekly, every Wednesday through March 27 on Apple TV+.

Watch the trailer above.

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for “Constellation,” an upcoming eight-part conspiracy-based psychological thriller drama series starring Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) and Emmy Award nominee Jonathan Banks (“Breaking Bad”). The action-packed space adventure will premiere globally on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with the first three episodes, followed by one episode weekly, every Wednesday through March 27 on Apple TV+.

Watch the official trailer for the psychological sci-fi/horror series below.

Created and written by Peter Harness, “Constellation” stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space – only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman’s desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost.

The series also stars James D’Arcy, Julian Looman, William Catlett, Barbara Sukowa,...

Batgirl has had a varied love life, with different romantic interactions and relationships with various characters. Barbara Gordon and Dick Grayson (Nightwing) have a long-standing relationship and are considered DC's power couple. Each Batgirl has had their own triumphs and failures in love, but their love lives are often complicated by their superhero careers.

The name Batgirl is shared among several different deserving, unique individuals — but if there is one thing they all share, it is ambitions for romance. Then again, pursuing romance practically comes with the territory of being a superhero. It is rare to see a superhero story without the protagonist's struggle to balance a love life with a superhero career. The same narrative has been applied to all iterations of Batgirl, including Barbara Gordon, Cassandra Cain, and Stephanie Brown.

All three Batgirls have experienced love in completely different, varying ways — some successes and some failures, as any...

Jason Priestley Exposes Unhygienic Past Habit Of Roommate Brad Pitt! (Picture Credit: Facebook)

Brad Pitt seems to be moving on in life, but memories from the past keep haunting him. His legal case with ex-wife Angelina Jolie has put a huge dent in his reputation. And now, his ex-roommate Jason Priestley is revealing his “disgusting” hygiene habit that would even repel his girlfriend Ines de Ramon. Scroll below for all the details!

Many wouldn’t know, but Brad ditched his graduate degree to pursue his love for acting. He moved to Los Angeles to take acting lessons and worked odd jobs to meet ends. He was cast in many small, uncredited parts in No Way Out (1987), No Man’s Land (1987), and Less than Zero (1987), among many others. He rose to prominence with his role as Tyler Durden in David Fincher’s Fight Club (1999).

Brad Pitt’s “disgusting” unhygienic habit

An old roommate of Brad Pitt,...

Warning: Spoilers for Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1!

DC Comics finally acknowledges that Huntress was the Batgirl who followed Barbara Gordon. Huntress' time as Batgirl is largely forgotten, but this Titans story gives her the respect she deserves. This recognition of Huntress as Batgirl could lead to her return as a prominent character in DC Comics.

After 25 years, DC Comics finally acknowledges who the real third Batgirl is. In official DC continuity, despite the pre-Crisis existence of Betty Kane, Barbara Gordon is acknowledged as the first Batgirl, and most audiences recall Cassandra Cain being the one to take her cowl. That order isn't entirely accurate, however. Cass does become Batgirl shortly after Barbara steps down, but there is a forgotten Batgirl before her.

In Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1's "Claw & Order" by Sam Maggs, and Pj Holden, DC finally acknowledges that Helena Bertinelli, also known as Huntress,...

Noomi Rapace stars in ‘Constellation’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul) star in Apple TV+’s upcoming thriller Constellation, created by Peter Harness (Wallander). The streaming service just released the first two photos from what’s described as a conspiracy-based psychological thriller, set to premiere on February 21, 2024.

Three episodes of the eight-episode season debut on February 21st, with new episodes arriving on Wednesdays.

In addition to Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks, Constellation stars James D’Arcy (Agent Carter), Julian Looman (Emily in Paris), William Catlett (A Thousand and One), Barbara Sukowa (Voyager), Rosie Coleman, and Davina Coleman. Harness wrote the thriller and two-time Emmy Award winner Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad), Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall), and Joseph Cedar (Footnote) directed.

“Constellation stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space — only to discover that key...