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Lionsgate has renewed its long-standing film slate deal with Grindstone Entertainment Group after signing new agreements with Grindstone president and CEO Barry Brooker and principal Stan Wertlieb.

The new deal, set to run through 2027, will cover upcoming releases like action-thriller Alarum, starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by Mike Polish; Dito Montiel-directed Riff Raff, starring Jennifer Coolidge and Ed Harris and recently acquired in Toronto; Wish You Were Here, Julia Stiles’ directorial debut toplined by Isabelle Fuhrman, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Grey, and Mena Massoud; and prolific genre director Brian Skiba’s The Gunslingers, starring Stephen Dorff, Nicolas Cage, and Heather Graham.

Lionsgate last re-upped its near-17 year deal with Grindstone in 2020 and before that in 2017.

“Our relationship has been a model of success for nearly 20 years because Barry and Stan anticipate and understand what the market wants and needs in a way that has been consistently profitable for both of our companies,...

Lionsgate has extended its deal with Grindstone Entertainment Group through 2027.

Lionsgate and Grindstone count a near 17-year working relationship in what is a 700-title content library.

Among Grindstone’s recent releases are the thriller Fall, Damaged, with Sam Jackson and Vincent Cassell; How the Gringo Stole Christmas, starring George Lopez, Desperation Road, Manadrome with Jesse Eisenberg; and Lamborghini with Frank Grillo, Mira Sorvino and Gabriel Byrne.

The new agreement includes such upcoming releases as action-thriller Alarum, starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by Mike Polish; Riff Raff from director Dito Montiel starring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Gabriel Union; Wish You Were Here, Julia Stiles’ directorial debut, starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Grey, and Mena Massoud; The Gunslingers, starring Stephen Dorff, Nicolas Cage, and Heather Graham; and Fall 2 from the Spierig brothers. Other future titles are Hotel Tehran with Zachary Levy and Liam Neeson, The Beast in Me...

We were sad to hear that veteran character actor Louis Gossett Jr, who got his acting start in Broadway productions back in 1950s (including Take a Giant Step and a 1959 production of A Raisin in the Sun where he shared the stage with Sidney Poitier), had passed away at 87. While we have to get used to the fact that our favorite actors are all human, and like all of us, eventually pass away, it can’t help but hurt anytime we lose a legend like this. But he leaves behind a rich legacy, so let’s look back at five of his coolest roles.

An Officer and a Gentleman:

Louis Gossett Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in this, and became the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award in that category in the process. Next to R. Lee Ermey...

Spooky season is upon us. ‘Tis the time for things that go bump in the night, and we’ve got a curated selection of some of the best new horror movies streaming right now to get you in the mood. There were a number of solid horror films released over the past year, from a couple of nun-centric films to the vampiric “Abigail” to Russell Crowe as an exorcising priest.

There’s a lot to consider, is what we’re saying, but if you pick one of the scary movies on this list we guarantee you’ll be satisfied.

“Abigail” From left to right: Melissa Berrara and Alisha Weir in Universal Pictures’ “Abigail” (Universal)

Streaming on Peacock

While this enjoyable spin on the vampire genre doesn’t quite match the perfection of their uproarious 2019 horror comedy, “Ready or Not,” co-directors Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin have once again assembled a crack...

While there aren’t any movies quite like Coralie Fergeat’s “The Substance,” there are plenty of over-the-top horror films about transformation, incredibly weird science, shared identities and losing your damn mind, like the 1981 cult movie “Possession,” pretty much every David Cronenberg movie, as well as offerings from Ken Russell, Peter Strickland, Julia Ducournau and Ari Aster.

Expect screaming, exploding heads, lots of blood and some of the most insane endings ever.

Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill in “Possession” (Credit: Gaumont) Possession (1981)

Isabelle Adjani has the mother of all freakouts in a subway in this role that earned her a César for Best Actress (the French equivalent of the Oscars) and Best Actress at the Cannes Film Fest that year, but that’s not even the most mind-blowing part of the movie form Polish director Andrzej Żuławski. She’s also cheating on her husband (Sam Neill) with something that isn’t really human.

Exclusive: The first project out of the Docs For Change Project will be The Pink Pill, a feature about the search for a ‘female viagra.’

Aisling Chin-Yee, whose debut feature documentary No Ordinary Man premiered to at the Toronto International Film Festival, will direct the film. Abby Greensfelder’s Everywoman Studios is producing alongside Sphere Abacus, which is also distributing the doc globally.

The film, billed by producers as “a wildly entertaining romp into the world of sex and science,” takes a deep dive into the taboo topic of women’s sexual health. It follows the trailblazers and detractors attached to the quest to find a solution for women wanting libido support, or a “little pink pill” similar to the viagra men take to combat erectile dysfunction. The doc will explore the numerous roadblocks in the way of a breakthrough, in an industry with several Fda-approved drugs for men...

Heather Graham recalls stepping out of her comfort zone to take on her role in 1997’s Boogie Nights.

The actress, who plays Rollergirl in Paul Thomas Anderson’s porn-industry drama, recently said on the Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum podcast that she initially avoided projects involving sexual content.

“I grew up in a religious family, and they were like, ‘Don’t do anything with any sexual content,'” Graham explained. “But try to be a woman in Hollywood in your early 20s, mid-20s, and then to try to get no roles with any sexual content — it’s like impossible.”

The Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me star ultimately decided to go against her family’s wishes and not limit her opportunities in Hollywood.

“I had turned down a few things where there was sexual content, and then I saw other people, having really good careers,” she recalled.

Renowned actress Heather Graham steps behind the camera for the first time with Chosen Family, the charming yet flawed tale of a yoga instructor’s adventures in love and family. Graham writes, directs, and stars as Ann, a single woman juggling work, romance, and the daily dramas of her eclectic relatives.

Ann loves helping others through her yoga classes in quiet Rhode Island, but her own love life remains a tricky mess. Past relationships all followed the same pattern – attractive but unreliable men who left her feelings unfulfilled. Meanwhile, her sister battles addiction while eccentric parents demand more of her time.

Enter Steve, a kindly contractor who shows Ann a different kind of care. Their romance blooms but stumbles on a new obstacle – Steve’s controlling daughter Lilly. The young girl takes an instant disliking to Ann and works constantly to sabotage their bond. As Lilly’s antics escalate, deeper...

Written and directed by Heather Graham, Chosen Family is a heartwarming and hilariously relatable film that navigates the complexities of relationships with a blend of comedy and drama.

Featuring an ensemble cast, including Graham, John Brotherton, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston, Thomas Lennon, and Julia Stiles, the film brings humour and heart to its exploration of family and connection and is a must-watch date movie (you'll walk away with a bigger smile on your face than you did after watching Joker: Folie à Deux). 

So, while Chosen Family isn't a comic book movie, we couldn't pass up the chance to talk with Heather after checking this one out.

During our conversation, the actor and filmmaker talked us through her approach to telling this unconventional rom-com story, took us behind the scenes of some standout moments, and reflected on getting physical with The Bourne Identity star Julia Stiles.

We also...

Heather Graham has been getting candid about her personal life and explaining why she decided to go public with details of her family rift. The 54-year-old actress recently revealed that fame resulted in her becoming estranged from her ultra-conservative parents Joan and James Graham, who didn’t approve of her Hollywood lifestyle. She admitted that they haven’t been on speaking terms for years. Now she is opening up about why she felt it was important to publicly address her family fractures. “It is a little vulnerable to talk about in an interview,” she admitted People. “And at the same point, I know there’s a lot of other people who are going through something like it, so I guess I just feel like being honest about my life and not pretending that everything is always fantastic.” The star continued, “I’m okay just being who I am.” Her latest...

Exclusive: Darin Brooks (Blue Mountain State), Fivel Stewart (The Recruit), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie), Justin Chatwin (Shameless) and Antwon Tanner (One Tree Hill) will lead The Roaring Game, a sports comedy from Producer Chad A. Verdi and his East Coast production company Verdi Productions (Bleed For This).

The screenplay by Tom DeNucci (Vault) follows Rickey, a high school custodian whose world is rocked when his girlfriend, Kelly, is selected to play hockey for Team USA and compete in the World Games, thus leaving him behind. Determined to win her back, he assembles a misfit curling team, leveraging his janitorial skills to compete for gold. Below is a first-look.

DeNucci is also directing. Chad A. Verdi (The Irishman) is producing, along with Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba and Anthony Gudas. Sera Verdi is serving as an executive producer and Ed Brady is serving as an associate producer. Filming...

Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke and former NFL star Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski have nabbed starring roles in writer/director Tom DeNucci’s sports comedy The Roaring Game.

Also joining the Verdi Productions pic, that just wrapped production, in key roles is William Forsythe (The Devil Rejects) and Vanessa Angel (Kingpin). The Roaring Game centers on Rickey, a high school janitor who loses everything when his girlfriend, Kelly, is selected to play hockey for Team USA and compete in the World Games.

To win her back, Rickey creates a misfit curling team and uses his sweeping skills to compete for gold and complete a comic quest for redemption that captivates the nation.

Rourke is best known for his role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, which earned him Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Former New England Patriots tight-end Gronkowski has acting credits that include The Clapper, Entourage, Boss Level and the buddy comedy The Instigators.

When we think of monsters on this channel, most of the time its from a fictional, mythical, or legendary monster like the Mummy, Wolfman, Dracula, or Frankenstein’s Monster. On this specific show, however, a Monster can take on a whole new meaning. I joke that half of these episodes will be about reportedly true possessions and while that will probably hold fast, there is another type of monster we have discussed a few times. The guy that loosely inspired the Scream killings, Henry from Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, and today’s subject Aileen Wuornos. The movie made about her is literally called Monster and put director Patty Jenkins and star Charlize Theron, at least in terms of her being seen as an A list actor who can actually act, on the map. It’s a straightforward telling of a murderer that of course adds nuance and even...

"You sleep in the same bed with Anne? Ewww." Brainstorm Media has revealed an official trailer for a fun romantic comedy called Chosen Family, the second feature film directed by actress Heather Graham. She also wrote the screenplay for this one and produces and stars in it. Graham made her feature directorial debut with the 2018 comedy Half Magic and has been appearing in various films recently but this is only the second time she has directed. Yoga teacher Ann cannot escape her manic family, miserable dating life, and inability to say "no" to anyone else, leaving her constantly trying to fix everyone else's problems. But can she finally put herself first when a new love walks into her life? She falls for a hunky new divorced father but must also battle her 7-year-old daughter for affection. Starring Graham as Anne, with John Broherton as Steve, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston,...

It’s not often I’d be talking about Agatha Christie, Renny Harlin, Val Kimer and LL Cool J in the same breath, but thanks to the world of Tinseltown magic, here we are! And, before you’re mis-led into thinking this video is about the great Netflix show of the same name, let me just set the record straight. This ain’t that one folks. Nope, the movie we’re focusing on today somehow manages to blend the classic British literary world of Agatha Christie with LL Cool J spitting out lines like. That’s right gore-hounds, twenty years ago director Renny Harlin was best known for action classics, pirate movies, dangling Sylvester Stallone from great heights and giant sharks; way before the likes of The Meg and more recently, Under Paris. Then, an intriguing project came his way that would blend the worlds of Agatha Christie and gangster rappers,...

A mother and daughter’s isolated life is upended by the arrival of an injured villain and the trouble that follows – but a quiet meditation on womanhood in the west this ain’t

Westerns are ideal for stories hinged on remote isolation; sieges, shootouts, hostage situations all gain an added zing when the good guys and bad guys are a hundred miles from the nearest one-horse town, with no prospect of raising the alarm. That’s certainly the case for Pandora (Heather Graham) and Hester (Brielle Robillard), a widow and her teenage daughter living a long way from civilisation, at a time when civilisation was far from a guarantee of safety.

At the start, as Hester hangs out by her dad’s grave you might imagine you’re in for a sombre relationship-based film, perhaps calling to mind the likes of Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff. Perhaps this will be...

Exclusive: Vmi Worldwide has tapped Benan Guz as its new Vice President of Sales and promoted Julie Paquit to President of Sales.

Guz previously led international content sales and film production at Film Bridge International. Her background includes roles as an Acquisitions Manager at SinemaTV, a group of Pay TV channels and VOD platform, and as an Account Manager at Spi International, where she managed key client relationships across various territories and worked on collaborative marketing initiatives in partnership with local sales agents.

Paquit, formerly the Senior Vice President of Sales at Vmi, started working at the company in 2017 and most recently served as SVP of Sales, inking territory and negotiating sales deals for films such as Darkness of Man (starring Jean-Claude Van Damme), Chosen Family (featuring Heather Graham and Julia Stiles) and The Price We Pay (starring Emile Hirsch and Stephen Dorff) and many others.

Vmi Worldwide was launched in 2010 under CEO Andre Relis.

This September, Max is bringing you a lot of entertainment with the highly anticipated DC action crime drama series The Penguin starring Colin Farrell and the new season of HBO’s great series My Brilliant Friend. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Max this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Max in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Boogie Nights (September 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%

Boogie Nights is a period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film revolves around Eddie Adams, a high school dropout who begins working as a porn star and achieves huge success but his new glamorous lifestyle goes to his head and he gets addicted to drugs. Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead role with Burt Reynolds,...

Actress Heather Graham has opened up about her estranged relationship with her parents.

Graham, 54, said she stopped speaking to her mother and father after they tried to stop her from pursuing a career in Hollywood.

She told The Wall Street Journal that she left home to make it in the industry at 18, despite her father telling her that “evil” Tinseltown would “claim [her] soul.”

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Graham said her parents “were part of a generation that didn’t believe in therapy or discussing personal things, so I never felt I could talk to them.”

Her first role was in the 1988 film, License to Drive. She said she was living at home when it premiered and told herself, “I’ve got to get out of here, I’ve got to be successful, and I’ve got to be a movie star.

Heather Graham revealed that she hasn’t spoken to her parents in years and explained their estrangement.

The 53-year-old actress, who you’ll recognize from Boogie Nights, Twin Peaks and more, said that her relationship with her parents fell apart early in her career in Hollywood.

She explained what happened and how she felt about it all this time later.

Keep reading to find out more…

In an essay for The Wall Street Journal, Heather explained that her father was not supportive of her career ambitions.

“My father, James, was an F.B.I. agent,” she recalled, via E News. “He regularly told me that the entertainment industry was evil and that Hollywood would claim my soul if I became an actress and appeared in anything with sexual content.”

She said her mom “supported my creative streak and acting ambition,” adding, “It was a mixed message, though, since my father...

Exclusive: Maddie Ziegler and Avantika (Mean Girls) have joined the cast of the indie action feature Ballerina Overdrive from 87North and Gulfstream Pictures.

From Vicky Jewson, who is directing from a script by Kate Freund, Ballerina Overdrive follows a troupe of ballerinas who find themselves fighting for survival as they attempt to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.

As Deadline revealed exclusively last year, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow and Millicent Simmonds also star. Previously attached stars Lena Headey, Yara Shahidi and Isabela Merced have since departed the project. Jenny Jue cast the film, which is currently in production in Budapest.

Kelly McCormick and David Leitch produce through their 87North banner with Bill Bindley and Mike Karz for Gulfstream Pictures alongside Piers Tempest. Gulfstream Pictures is fully financing.

Set in the untamed wilderness of 1876, Place of Bones immerses viewers in a harsh but strikingly beautiful frontier world. Director Audrey Cummings transports audiences to a remote valley where two resolute souls, Pandora and her daughter Hester, eke out an isolated yet resilient existence. Through Cummings’ skilled direction, we see firsthand the challenging day-to-day survival of these pioneering women, far removed from civilization’s comforts yet enduring through fierce determination.

When an injured outlaw named Calhoun crosses their path, Pandora’s deep-seated compassion surfaces despite the potential risks. As she tends his wounds, secrets are revealed that endanger the security they’ve built. With danger now looming, Pandora must navigate treacherous terrain—both within the lawless land surrounding her and within her own moral code. How she rises to defend all she holds dear will be determined through courage, resolve, and the difficult choices ahead.

Cummings excels at atmosphere, drawing...

It feels safe to say that today marks the true beginning of the Halloween season, at least as far as the movie slate is concerned. From now through October 31, the schedule is Packed with new horror. For starters, Nine new horror movies were released today alone…

Here’s all the new horror that released Friday, August 23, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

After passing $100 million at the worldwide box office, director Osgood Perkins’ hit horror movie Longlegs is now available at home for digital purchase ($24.99) and rental ($19.99).

Hailed as the “scariest film of the year,” Longlegs was written and directed by Perkins and stars Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, and Nicolas Cage.

[Related] Did You Spot All 15+ Appearances of the Devil in ‘Longlegs’?

In Longlegs, “FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive...

Incoming is a teen comedy film written and directed by Dave and John Chernin. The Netflix film follows the story of four teen friends as they go to their first high school party, which turns out to be one of the most memorable nights of their lives. Incoming stars Mason Thames, Raphael Alejandro, Bardia Seiri, Ramon Reed, Bobby Cannavale, Kaitlin Olson, Isabella Ferreira, and Ali Gallo. So, if you loved the carefree vibes, hilarious comedy, and the insane story in Incoming here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Project X (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

Project X is a found-footage teen comedy film directed by Nima Nourizadeh from a screenplay co-written by Matt Drake and Michael Bacall. The 2012 film follows the story of three high school seniors who decide to throw a party to gain popularity amongst their peers but their plans to throw a...

Director Andy Muschietti and his producer / sister Barbara Muschietti, the filmmaking team behind Mama and the $1 billion grossing adaptations of Stephen King’s It, recently teamed up with Skydance to form a new horror label called Nocturna, and the first project to come out of the Nocturna partnership is the horror thriller They Will Kill You, which has New Line Cinema on board to co-finance and distribute. Last week, we heard that Patricia Arquette (True Romance) and Tom Felton of the Harry Potter franchise had signed on to star in the film alongside Zazie Beetz, whose credits include Joker, Bullet Train, and Deadpool 2. Now The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that Heather Graham of Boogie Nights and Suitable Flesh will also be in the film, and Deadline reports that Myha’la of Industry and Bodies Bodies Bodies is in the cast as well.

Details on the characters Graham and...

The first project from Skydance’s new horror label Nocturna is They Will Kill You, which has Kirill Sokolov (Why Don’t You Just Die!) on board to co-write and direct.

Deadline reports today that Myha’la has joined a cast that includes the previously announced Zazie Beetz (Joker), Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham and Tom Felton. The upcoming film “follows a woman who answers an ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise.”

The horror twist for this one? The plot synopsis details, “She doesn’t realize she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years.”

They Will Kill You is written by Kirill Sokolov and Alex Litvak.

Nocturna is the new label from Andy Muschietti & Barbara Muschietti (It, It: Chapter Two).

David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, the Muschiettis and Dan Kagan produce alongside Nocturna’s Co-Heads of Film, Russell Ackerman and John Schoenfelder.

Exclusive: Industry star Myha’la is getting ready to slay in the New Line-Skydance-Nocturna horror film They Will Kill You.

She joins already announced castmembers Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham and Tom Felton.

New Line, as we previously told you, is co-financing and releasing the movie which is from Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s Nocturna Pictures, the horror label they formed this year with Skydance. Kirill Sokolov is writing and directing from a script co-written with Alex Litvak.

The UTA, 11:11 Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen repped Myha’la plays Harper Stern in Industry, currently in its third season on HBO.

Myha’la recently starred in the Sam Esmail-directed Netflix movie Leave the World Behind based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, oppossite Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali. The pic was one of the streamer’s most viewed titles last year. Upcoming, Myha’la can be...

Heather Graham is set to unleash fury in the wild west in upcoming horror thriller Place of Bones, and Bloody Disgusting has scored an exclusive sneak preview clip this afternoon.

Place of Bones releases in select theaters and on Digital on August 23, 2024.

Watch the clip below and find the film’s official trailer underneath.

“On a remote ranch, a mother (Graham) and her daughter fight for survival when a wounded outlaw seeking refuge brings a notorious bank robber and his ruthless gang, all desperate to reclaim a stolen fortune, right to their doorstep in this action-packed horror Western.”

Tom Hopper (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City), Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (The Equalizer 2), and Corin Nemec (The Stand, “Stargate Sg-1”) star alongside Graham.

Place of Bones was directed by Audrey Cummings (She Never Died) and written by Richard Taylor. The cinematography is by Andrzej Sekula, whose credits include American Psycho and Pulp Fiction.

Heather Graham has joined the cast of They Will Kill You, the thriller being produced by Nocturna Pictures, the horror label formed earlier this year by Skydance and Andy and Barbara Muschietti.

New Line is co-financing and distributing the feature, which will have Kirill Sokolov in the director’s chair when shooting gets underway in mid-September.

Zazie Beetz is toplining They Will Kill You, which is described as a horror feature laced with black humor. It tells the story of a woman (Beetz) who answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years. The project has been described as being a tonal mix of Ready or Not and The Raid.

Graham’s role is being kept in the basement, but she joins Oscar winner Patricia Arquette and Tom Felton,...

Heather Graham’s chosen family is growing.

The actress-turned-filmmaker’s latest big-screen effort, Chosen Family, has been acquired by Brainstorm Media for North America with a theatrical release set for Oct. 11.

Written, directed by and starring Graham, the Verdi Prods. film also stars John Brotherton, Ella Grace Helton, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston, Thomas Lennon and Julia Stiles. Chosen Family follows a yoga teacher named Ann (Graham) who is on a path to find inner peace amidst the chaos of her manic family and miserable dating life. The situation is complicated by an inability to say no and her relentless desire to fix everyone’s problems. She also struggles to save her sister Clio (Stiles) from addiction, leading to disastrous results.

Graham said she can’t wait for audiences to see her film, which she describes as a labor of love. “I’m so excited that Brainstorm is releasing...

Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed August this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Hulu’s best original shows including Only Murders in the Building and also new hit movies like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload with you great content including new and old movies and TV Shows. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 best movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in August 2024.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (August 2)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a sci-fi action film directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay by Josh Friedman. The 2024 film serves as a standalone sequel to the 2017 film War for the Planet of the Apes and it is the fourth entry into the Planet of the Apes reboot film series and the tenth film in the overall film franchise.

‘Extrapolations,' Apple TV+’s television series, follows several different stories of people’s lives before, during, and after climate change affects the world. Through director Scott Burns, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the unknown of the earth’s future. Through each character, ‘Extrapolations’ explores the complexities of love, hate, fear, and family as worlds collide into a masterpiece of storytelling. The cast of this series includes Diane Lane, Simon Deonarian, Eiza González, Marion Cotillard, Tobey Maguire, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker, Daveed Diggs, Douglas Hodge, Kit Harington, Sienna Miller, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, Heather Graham, Peter Riegert, and Yara Shahidi. ‘Extrapolations’ will be premiered on Apple TV+ on March 17th, 2023, and is set to run for eight episodes. Follow along with the unique and relatable characters of the series as they experience trials and joys throughout the future of our planet. Curious to know more about the creation of the series?...

The Stephen King TV adaptations of the 90s have their legion of fans despite the varying qualities. The most famous mini-series of the bunch is the 1990 adaptation of It with Tim Curry in one of his many cultural defining roles as Pennywise. Many other adaptations include Storm of the Century and The Langoliers. One of the adaptations that has a cult following is the TV adaptation of The Stand from 1994. Blu-ray.com has recently reported that Paramount Home Media Distribution will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mick Garris’ The Stand with a Limited SteelBook edition of the film, which is set to be sold exclusively at Walmart on September 24.

The description reads,

“In Stephen King’s epic vision of an apocalyptic future, the few survivors of a plague-ravaged world must choose sides in the ultimate battle of good vs. evil that will decide the fate of humanity. As the followers...

I always enjoy seeing the horror and Western genres get mixed together, so as soon as I saw that the upcoming film Place of Bones is being described as “action-packed horror Western,” I was sold on checking it out. I didn’t even have to watch a trailer to know I want to see how the movie has turned out – but distributor The Avenue has unveiled a trailer for Place of Bones, and you can check it out in the embed above. The film is set to receive a theatrical and digital release on August 23rd.

Audrey Cummings, who credits include the films Tormented, Darken, and She Never Died, as well as episodes of the TV shows The Haunted Museum, Ginny & Georgia, and Astrid and Lilly Save the World, directed Place of Bones from a screenplay by Richard Taylor, whose credits stretch back to the 1978 car chase flick Stingray...

Brandy Norwood has a tougher mother-in-law situation than most expectant parents in the first trailer for A24’s psychological horror movie The Front Room.

The feature from directors Max Eggers and Sam Eggers is set to hit theaters Sept. 6. Andrew Burnap, Neal Huff and Kathryn Hunter also star in the film that focuses on a couple with a baby on the way whose lives change dramatically after they allow the husband’s stepmother (Hunter) to stay in their home.

“This is my house,” Norwood says defiantly in the trailer. She quips, “Being cooped up with a newborn and a mother-in-law can drive anyone crazy.”

At one point in the trailer, Burnap explains, “She thinks that the Holy Spirit possesses her and gives her power.”

Later, Burnap tells Norwood, “She says that you hit her.” This leads Norwood to exclaim, “She wants you to think it was me.”

Sam Eggers and Max Eggers,...

"These are hard men, they will kill us! Dead in the dirt." "Then we better kill them first" The Avenue has revealed the trailer for Place of Bones, an indie western horror film made by Canadian filmmaker Audrey Cummings. This already premiered last year at the 2023 Another Hole in the Head Film Festival, and it also played at the 2024 Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Set in 1876 – a mother & daughter, alone on a remote ranch, fight for survival against a gang of ruthless outlaws. Heather Graham and her daughter fight for survival when a wounded outlaw seeking refuge brings a notorious bank robber and his vicious gang, all desperate to reclaim a stolen fortune, right to their doorstep in this action-packed horror western. The cast also includes Tom Hopper, Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard, Gattlin Griffith, & Cowboy Cerrone. This looks brutal! So many shots remind me of Ti West's Pearl, even though...

Heather Graham is set to unleash fury in the wild west in upcoming horror thriller Place of Bones, and a brand new trailer unveiled via X.com teases some of the violence ahead.

Place of Bones releases in select theaters and on Digital on August 23, 2024.

Tom Hopper (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City), Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (The Equalizer 2), and Corin Nemec star alongside Graham.

The film is “set in 1876, a botched bank robbery sees vicious outlaw gang leader Bear John (Hopper) feverishly hunting down his traitorous accomplice, Calhoun, to recover the stolen money. Nearly dead, Calhoun drags himself to a remote ranch where Pandora (Graham) lives with her daughter. As Bear and his crew of bandits arrive, intent on delivering brutal revenge, Pandora has no choice but to defend her daughter. But Bear John and his men will soon discover that this isn’t Pandora’s first rodeo.”

Watch the trailer below.

Chad Michael Murray is opening up about his private struggles with anxiety at the height of fame.

In the 2000s, Murray starred in Gilmore Girls and One Tree Hill and played the romantic lead in A Cinderella Story and the Lindsay Lohan-, Jamie Lee Curtis-starrer Freaky Friday. In a new The Cut profile, the actor shared that, at the time, he was “far more fragile than I ever put on.”

“Everyone starts telling you ‘Yes’,” he said. “But I was walking around with a really pained heart.”

He recalled a moment when he was 23 years old, during which he had an event in Miami but couldn’t leave his hotel room. “The world felt like it was closing in; I was having anxiety attacks,” he explained in what The Cut says was the beginning of Murray’s experience with agoraphobia, or a fear of being in a place...

Nicolas Cage is to reprise his role as Spider-Man Noir for a live-action MGM+ series for Prime Video.

The series will follow an older, grizzled superhero in 1930s New York City. Here he’s an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator during the Great Depression, and the show will be set in its own universe.

Cage previously played the character in the ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ film.

Also in news – Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham & Stephen Dorff are heading to the wild west for ‘The Gunslingers’

The live-action series is being produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who previously worked on ‘The Lego Movie,’ along with former Sony studio chief Amy Pascal. Additionally, Steve Lightfoot, known for his work on ‘The Punisher’ and ‘Hannibal,’ is co-show running the project alongside Oren Uziel, who is also serving as writer and co-showrunner.

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Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham and Stephen Dorff are set to star in the western ‘The Gunslingers’.

Written and directed by filmmaker Brian Skiba, the film will also star Costas Mandylor (Saw), Scarlet Stallone (Tulsa King), Tzi Ma (The Farewell), and Randall Batinkoff (Dead Man’s Hand).

The story is set in a rugged town named Redemption. Reformed gunslinger, Thomas Keller (Dorff) and mad genius Ben (Cage) are guided by spiritual leader Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication. Confronting his violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignite between Thomas, Ben and the notorious Five Points Gang. Now baptised and reborn, Thomas grapples with fresh challenges, testing his newfound peace amidst a town steeped in secrets, violence, and a relentless quest for revenge.

Also in news – Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson & more join cast of ‘Downton Abbey 3’

The project is produced by Batinkoff, Laurie Love, and Skiba. Executive producers...

Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham and Stephen Dorff are teaming up for new Western 'The Gunslingers'.The 60-year-old actor - who recently made his Western debuts in last year's 'The Old Way' and 2022 movie 'Butcher's Crossing' - is already returning to the genre in a new project written and directed by 'Dead Man's Hand' filmmaker Brian Skiba.As reported by Variety, the trio will be joined in the cast by Costas Mandylor, Scarlett Stallone, Tzia Ma and Randall Batinkoff.The 'Dream Scenario' actor will play mad genius Ben alongside 'True Detective' star Dorff's reformed gunslinger Thomas Keller.The pair are guided by a spiritual leader called Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication in the rugged town of Redemption.While confronting his violent history, a bar fight reignites a feud with the Five Points Gang.Although he is now baptised and reborn, Thomas...

Having starred in only his first Western films in the last few years with “The Old Way” and “Butcher’s Crossing,” Nicolas Cage is doubling down on the genre, having teamed up with Heather Graham (“The Hangover”) and Stephen Dorff (“True Detective”) for “The Gunslingers.”

Costas Mandylor (“Saw”), Scarlet Stallone (“Tulsa King”), Tzi Ma (“The Farewell”), and Randall Batinkoff (“Dead Man’s Hand”) also star in the film, which is being launched in Cannes with Brilliant Pictures handling international sales. Grindstone has U.S. rights to the film.

Written and directed by prolific genre filmmaker Brian Skiba (“The 2nd,” “Dead Man’s Hand”), “The Gunslingers” is set in a rugged town named Redemption. Reformed gunslinger, Thomas Keller (Dorff) and mad genius Ben (Cage) are guided by spiritual leader Jericho (Mandylor) as they strive for vindication. Confronting his violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignites between Thomas, Ben and the notorious Five Points Gang.

Drew Barrymore went in a different direction in the ’90s, as the long-time star has now confirmed that she once opted to play Cinderella instead of a porn star. The actress recently shared on an episode of her eponymous talk show “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via The Hollywood Reporter) that she did in fact turn down a role in “Boogie Nights.” Barrymore has long been rumored to have been considered for the Rollergirl part, which later went to Heather Graham.

“It’s so hard when you, like, are thinking of doing a film and then you don’t end up doing it,” Barrymore said. “I have so many of those experiences. I’ve never said this out loud, ‘Boogie Nights.’ There was a moment where we were talking about ‘Boogie Nights’ and I think it’s when I went and did ‘Ever After’ [‘A Cinderella Story’] and I went in a very different direction.

Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore are looking back at their acting careers and revealing some iconic movies they passed on.

The singer made a surprise appearance on Friday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and in a preview clip, Jackson shared which legendary superhero she almost played.

After being asked if she was supposed to star in The Matrix, she responded, “No.” Jackson added that she couldn’t remember the film’s name but knew who got the role when she turned it down.

“It was…this is horrible,” the Good Times alum said. “I can’t remember the film, but Halle Berry played Storm.” Barrymore exclaimed in response, “X-Men?”

“I couldn’t because I was just embarking on the Janet tour,” Jackson continued. “But I think that’s what you’re confusing it with. It wasn’t The Matrix.”

Berry debuted her superhero Storm in the 2001 movie, adapted from the Marvel comic book,...

Heather Graham has worked on many R-rated films, such as “Boogie Nights,” “Austin Powers,” and “The Hangover.”

Heather Graham and Mark Wahlberg in character as Rollergirl and Dirk Diggler, respectively, on the dynamic set of ‘Boogie Nights’, a pivotal film from 1997 that explores the adult film industry of the 1970s (Credit: New Line Cinema)

While Drew Barrymore and Tatum O’Neal were also up for the part, Heather Graham got the role of Brandy/”Rollergirl” in the 1997 American period drama film Boogie Nights.

Director Paul Thomas Anderson had not considered Heather Graham for the part as it required nudity. However, her agent called him and asked if she could audition. The rest is history; she has received critical praise for her performance.

Director Paul Thomas Anderson giving direction to Heather Graham on the set of ‘Boogie Nights’, capturing a behind-the-scenes moment from the making of this critically acclaimed 1997 drama (Credit: New...

Kathy Griffin‘s estranged husband Randy Bick is responding after she filed for divorce.

The 63-year-old comedian filed to separate from the marketing executive on December 28, 2023. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the pair’s divorce.

After Kathy hired a private investigator to find Randy and serve him the divorce papers, he has finally broken his silence.

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In a statement obtained by Et, Randy‘s attorney Heather Graham said: “Mr. Bick has been represented by counsel since early January and his attorney has been in contact with Ms. Griffin’s attorney about the matter since that time. Therefore, any claims that Ms. Griffin needed to ‘hire a private investigator’ to find Mr. Bick are disingenuous and are not supported by the facts. If Ms. Griffin needed to contact Mr. Bick, she should have simply had her lawyer call Mr. Bick’s lawyer.

Mark Wahlberg, formerly known as Marky Mark starred in the 1997 film titled Boogie Nights which was a great film. Being the breakout film for Wahlberg, the actor has fond memories of the movie but not so much for his co-star Burt Reynolds.

When he was at the height of stardom, Reynolds starred in the film alongside Mark Wahlberg but he didn’t quite enjoy it. In an interview, the Ted actor talked about how the 1997 film was Reynolds’ worst nightmare because of reasons that were purely selfish!

Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights

Mark Wahlberg’s Breakthrough Film Was A Nightmare For Burt Reynolds!

The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, narrates the story of a high school dropout who goes on to become a highly successful p*rn star. His career takes a hit, however, when he gets addicted to drugs. Being a comedy/drama film, Boogie Nights received great reviews and high ratings.

While the Marvel Universe continues to chug along and James Gunn attempts to resuscitate the DC universe into something worth watching, we will yet again go back to the world of graphic novels for our inspiration on book vs movie. It’s really a very untapped realm as there are so many good horror comics out there, many without adaptations yet. The ones that have been adapted are very fun and interesting. Today is the mostly forgotten early 2000s movie From Hell (watch it Here), which is based on the stunning and epic graphic novel from famed wizard and all-around cranky dude Alan Moore. Like many graphic novels, the journey to page and then screen was a long and arduous one. It is based on the very real killings in Whitechapel that were later attributed to Jack the Ripper. While both have a lot of truths to them along with...

A new book of murder mysteries inspired by the iconic AC/DC album Back in Black is set to be released on July 16th. The anthology has 10 short stories based on each song title from 10 different authors, including a brand-new Jack Reacher story by Andrew Child.

The book, titled Back in Black: An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories (pre-order here), is coming out via Blackstone Publishing. It’s curated by Don Bruns as part of his “Music and Murder Mystery Series,” which has previously featured anthologies based on Michael Jackson’s Thriller and The Eagles’ Hotel California.

One of the stories, “You Shook Me All Night Long,” features the character Jack Reacher, popularized by the series of Lee Child books, as well as the Tom Cruise movies and the current Prime Video series Reacher starring Alan Ritchson. It’s written by Andrew Child, who recently took over the Jack...

Exclusive: Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress Julia Stiles has wrapped production on her directorial debut, Wish You Were Here, based on the bestseller by Renee Carlino. The cast includes Isabelle Fuhrman (The Novice), Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Jimmie Fails (The Last Black Man in San Francisco), Gabby Kono (Magic Carpet Rides), Jennifer Grey (A Real Pain) and Kelsey Grammer (Frasier).

Adapted for the screen by Stiles, the film tells the story of Charlotte, a woman who finds herself in a rut, searching for a spark that seems just out of reach. After she has a whirlwind night of romance and imagining a future with a man named Adam, he ghosts her. But when Charlotte finally discovers that Adam is terminally ill, she helps him spend his last days living life to the fullest.

In a statement to Deadline, Stiles shared that she’s “been looking for years for the right story to tell” as director,...