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Steve Buscemi and Daniel Brühl are set to attend Slano Film Days, which will focus on the work of actors this year. The festival, which was set up two years ago by former Sarajevo Film Festival chief Miro Purivatra, runs June 17-21 in Slano, Croatia. The actors will “share their insights and experiences with talented regional filmmakers,” the festival said.

Slano will screen Buscemi’s latest film, ”Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer,” which recently won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film’s director, Tolga Karaçelik, will also be among the festival’s guests. The film that brought Brühl international fame, ”Good Bye, Lenin!” will be screened in Slano in honor of the director Wolfgang Becker, who died recently.

Buscemi is currently working on a new film, “Wild Horse Nine,” directed by Martin McDonagh, for Searchlight Pictures.

Thunderbolts*director Jake Schreier finally has addressed why one founding member of the Thunderbolts team in the comics is not present in the MCU film. At D23 in 2022, Marvel Studios officially confirmed the lineup for the Thunderbolts team, which consisted of characters present in the film who had been introduced in projects like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow, and even Ant-Man and the Wasp. Yet one name was notably absent, Baron Helmut Zemo, played by Daniel Brühl. Zemo is the founding member of The Thunderbolts in the comics, who originally were a team of villains passing as heroes to the general public.

Speaking with Dexerto, director Jake Schreier acknowledged fans' disappointment that Baron Zemo is not on the Thunderbolts* roster. Despite The Falcon and the Winter Soldier characters Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) and John Walker / U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell) returning, it appears that even early on in development,...

When Marvel Studios first revealed Thunderbolts*, it was clear that the movie wouldn't have too much in common with the comics. Bucky Barnes was the only character with a strong connection to the source material, having led a team of his own on the page, but that's really it.

In the Marvel Universe, the Thunderbolts started as a team of villains masquerading as heroes, with Baron Zemo serving as their leader. Years later, Luke Cage led a team of prisoners, Suicide Squad-style, though neither concept will be used in the MCU.

Talking to Dexerto, Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier acknowledged that many fans are unhappy with Zemo's absence, but confirmed that the Captain America: Civil War villain was never included in any versions of the script he saw.

"There was no version that I was presented with where that was ever true, from the first draft that I read," the filmmaker said.

Focus Features has set an August 22 theatrical release for Ethan Coen’s upcoming dark comedy Honey Don’t!

The movie stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner and Chris Evans in a story about Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

The Working Title movie will have its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section.

Universal Pictures International is handling international distribution.

Coen co-wrote the movie with his Drive-Away Dolls co-writer Tricia Cooke; that movie is also a Focus Features theatrical release that starred Qualley.

Producers on Honey Don’t! are Coen, Cooke, Robert Graf and Working Title’s Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.

Focus Features also has Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme in competition at Cannes, which this year runs May 13-24. Focus Features International...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise is the most successful in Hollywood history. It has grossed over $31 billion at the box office and its legacy will continue in the years ahead, with plenty of exciting titles on the horizon. From the Infinity Saga to the Multiverse Saga and beyond, fans are loving what the MCU is producing.

There are countless beloved heroes in the franchise, but Captain America might just be the most important of all. The Star-Spangled Man With A Plan is, after all, the first Avenger, so it makes sense that he be at the center of the franchise - and he was, for the longest time. As one of the leaders of the Avengers and a pop-culture legend even within the fictitious world of the franchise, Chris Evans' Steve Rogers was a fixture of the MCU until 2019's Avengers: Endgame when he handed the shield over to longtime friend,...

After earning $199 million at the domestic box office and $213 million internationally for a global total of $412 million, Captain America: Brave New World is flying onto digital platforms in just a few days. Disney has announced that the film will premiere on VOD on April 15, and to celebrate its digital arrival, Collider is thrilled to partner with Disney and Marvel to share a new behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the film. The new clip shows leading star Anthony Mackie and costume designer Allison Freer talk about what goes into bringing Mackie’s new supersuit to life on the big screen. Mackie’s first suit is the same one featured at the end of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier before it evolves into more of a navy flight suit.

Captain America: Brave New World currently sits at a 48% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, which is the third-lowest of any movie in MCU history,...

There's nothing quite like beautiful people in a beautiful place with a heart of darkness surrounding it. That's exactly what this summer's Eden is promising audiences, as director Ron Howard and writer Noah Pink take us on a tale inspired by a true story of European settlers who sought to build their own paradise in the Galápagos Islands back in 1929. But the harsh environment and the arrival of new settlers quickly shatter that illusion. Inspired by real events, the film explores how lofty ambitions unravel as rivalries, ambition, and human nature take over. Paradise comes at a cost. As part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview, we’re unveiling a brand-new look at the movie, featuring Jude Law and Ana de Armas, and it's fair to say Law is looking slightly worse for wear next to his glamorous scene partner.

The film, which features a quite unbelievable ensemble cast in...

Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard’s survival thriller Eden from Imagine Entertainment and AGC Studios. The film is set for a nationwide U.S. theatrical release this summer on August 22.

Set between the two World Wars, Eden unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned Europeans who abandon civilization, convinced that society is corrupting humanity’s true nature.

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Seeking paradise, they settle on a remote, uninhabited island in the Galapagos—only to discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife but each other. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence, and the chilling, still-unsolved deaths of half the colony.

Eden stars Jude Law (The Order), Ana de Armas (Ballerina), Vanessa Kirby (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front...

Being on an island with Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas? It really must be Eden! Deadline has reported that Ron Howard’s newest thriller will now be a summer movie release. The film was acquired by the studio Vertical for domestic distribution and they are looking to cap off the summer by premiering the movie on August 22.

Howard said in a statement, “Thanks to our partners at AGC Studios, Vertical, and our amazing team at Imagine Entertainment, I’m thrilled to be able to share Eden with audiences in the U.S. This story has been a passion project for me for years, rooted in the incredible true events of three wildly different groups of people who chose to leave modern society behind and recreate themselves on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos. The complexity of the characters and the collision of personalities that resulted are what drew me in,...

Exclusive: The Ron Howard-directed survival thriller Eden has been acquired in a U.S. rights deal by Vertical, with the distributor plotting an August 22 nationwide theatrical release.

Scripted by Noah Pink (Tetris) from a fact-based story he wrote with Howard, the drama from Imagine Entertainment and AGC Studios stars Jude Law (The Order), Ana de Armas (Ballerina), Vanessa Kirby (The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front), Sydney Sweeney (Immaculate), Toby Wallace and Felix Kammerer (All Quiet on the Western Front). They are the members of three parties who flee post-World War II civilization to start over and build paradise on the Galapagos Islands. It becomes a battle to survive the harsh elements, and each other. Bodies pile up.

The deal brings to an end an unexpectedly difficult road the film traveled in finding its way to a theatrical audience, considering its stellar cast,...

Movies have done a great job of telling stories, whether they are fictional or real-life incidents. Films are a great way to reach a wider audience. Over the years, there have been plenty of films that are adaptations of books or stories from other sources that have resonated with audiences on a deeper level, showcasing the success of films to reach and connect with audiences in ways that are otherwise not possible.

Movies excel at conveying stories, whether by capturing significant moments in history, bringing biographies to life, or immersing viewers in life-changing events. They might not always be recreated with pinpoint accuracy; often, the movie is fictionalized or exaggerated to keep the audience hooked. And yet, they can be educational and fun watches at times.

Let’s dive into a list of movies that are based on true stories that are a must-watch if you want to feel inspired,...

Isabelle Degeorges, president of Gaumont Television, has teased the upcoming six-episode series by Cédric Anger. Under the working title “In the Shadow of the Forest” (“A l’ombre des forêts”) and developed for Apple TV+, it features Benoit Magimel and Mélanie Laurent.

“It’s about paranoia,” said Degeorges.

“Four friends go to hunt in the forest and suddenly, somebody’s shooting at them. They have one second to decide what to do. They end up killing somebody. They are human – they’ve made the wrong decision, but their life becomes a nightmare. For me, it was interesting to wonder what I would’ve done in their place.”

Cédric Anger is also behind “Next Time I’ll Aim for the Heart” and “Paris Pigalle.”

“He has written the script and directed the show. He came to us and wanted to tell this story, but it was his story. He’s a cineaste.

Over the last two years, Marvel’s television slate faced a whole lot of shifting, followed by an entire revamping of its structure, and it seems to have finally found its groove. And there’s still quite a few shows on the horizon.

According to Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum, the studio is now “thinking about television really more like traditional television” — which in some cases means multiple seasons. “Loki,” “Daredevil: Born Again” and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” are so far the only series to get more than one, though Winderbaum offered hope for “Agatha All Along” and “Hawkeye.”

In the meantime, it’s hard for anyone to keep track of all these series in their head. So, we went ahead and compiled a list for you of every confirmed Marvel TV show currently in the works to premiere on Disney+.

Below, you will find all the information we have...

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The Studio is a satirical cringe comedy series created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The Apple TV+ series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the Continental Studios. Matt finds himself overwhelmed with the ever-changing industry, eccentric actors and directors, and soul-sucking financiers, but all he wants to do is make great films. The Studio stars Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Bryan Cranston, and Kathryn Hahn. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, interesting storylines, and entertaining characters in The Studio, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Action is a dark comedy series created by Chris Thompson. The short-lived Fox series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Peter Dragon,...

Exclusive: Julie Delpy is joining 2x Cannes Film Festival winner Ruben Östlund’s next movie, The Entertainment System Is Down.

The Before Sunrise actress joins an ensemble cast that includes Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Keanu Reeves, Nicholas Braun, Tobias Menzies, Connor Swindells, Daniel Webber, Wayne Blair, Dan Wyllie, Lindsay Duncan, Allan Corduner, Sofia Tjelta Sydness, Erin Ainsworth, Myles Kamwendo, Elle Piper, Thibaud Dooms, Sanna Sundqvist, Tea Stjärne, Swedish artist Benjamin Ingrosso and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Delpy recently wrapped shooting Matt Charman’s limited series The Choice for Netflix, where she leads the series as the French President.

Östlund’s darkly satirical project is set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored. Two-time Oscar nominee Östlund won the Palme d’Or twice in 2022 for his political comedy Triangle of Sadness as well as 2017 for The Square.

Hailing from Vienna, Austria, Andreas Nikolaus “Niki” Lauda was one of the most celebrated Formula 1 race car drivers of all time. He raced in Formula 1 for 13 years and managed to win the Drivers’ Championship three times. Lauda and his fierce rivalry with James Hunt gave the F1 world some unforgettable moments, which led to Ron Howard making a movie about the legendary drivers’ rivalry and the accident that shook the racing world.

Despite his unshakable driving precision and skills, an unfortunate incident occurred during the 1976 F1 season at the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, a track also known as the “Green Hell.” Despite his request not to race at the track due to its horrible conditions and lack of safety, the Fia decided to proceed. It was during this race that he suffered a life-threatening accident.

He was trapped in the car for almost a minute before...

Once upon a time, Captain America: Civil War was just an idea in Joe and Anthony Russo's collective think tank. The 2016 film sees the Avengers divided into factions, with Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) opposing legislation to regulate the heroes' actions and Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) supporting it. Matters are more complicated when Steve is forced to defend his lifelong best friend Bucky Barnes/the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), who was brainwashed into murdering many innocent people, including Tony's parents.

Interestingly, the brothers recently revealed the humorous story behind how they managed to get approval for as bold an idea as pitting the two biggest faces of the MCU against one another. In a new profile from The Hollywood Reporter, the Russos explained that they had two major hurdles in getting the pitch off of the ground.

Naturally, they had to convince MCU architect Kevin Feige.

Director Matt Reeves may now be known for his work directing and co-writing 2022’s The Batmanand two movies in the Planet of the Apes franchise, 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and 2017’s War of the Planet of the Apes. However, before those blockbusters, Reeves directed another monster movie, 2008’s disaster action horrow film, Cloverfield.

Written by Drew Goddard, Cloverfield, is coming to the free streaming service Tubi on April 1. The movie, a found footage film, that follows a group of friends as they set out on a rescue mission in New York City during a monster attack, made $172 million worldwide, against its budget of $25 million to $30 million. The film was produced by J.J. Abrams (Lost)under his Bad Robot banner.

Innovative Marketing Helped Fuel Cloverfield’s Success

In the film, the giant creature descends upon New York City and leaves nothing but death and destruction. The group of friends,...

Brad Pitt’s new F1 movie trailer will be out in a matter of hours, and fans are excited to catch some of the plot details in the new trailer. The earlier teaser of the movie promised that the film would be technically brilliant. We might get a high-octane action movie on tracks with F1, but the movie still has a long way to go to achieve the success of another Formula One-based movie.

Damson Idris and Brad Pitt on the sets of F1 | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

A decade ago, Daniel Brühl and Chris Hemsworth starred in one of the most underrated racing movies of all time, Rush. While Rush brought the thrill of the real-life competition between two racers on the screen, F1 will be about a veteran racer returning to the tracks to mentor a rookie driver.

Brad Pitt’s F1 will face its biggest challenge in...

Sienna Miller, the English actress famed for her roles in movies such as Layer Cake, Alfie, Factory Girl, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, has often addressed questions about her height in interviews.

On Style.com, she mentioned standing at “five foot six.” However, in a separate interview with Allure, she stated her height as “five feet five and a half.”

Her actual height is approximately 5ft 5in (165.1 cm)—right around the average height for English women. While she may not be the tallest actress in Hollywood, Miller effortlessly elongates her frame with an impeccable selection of high heels.

Sienna Miller exudes ethereal elegance at the Venice Film Festival Closing Ceremony on September 7, 2024, in a sheer lace Chloé dress, thigh-high Eve leather boots, and a statement gold-tone chain belt—yet still appears noticeably shorter next to Kevin Costner (Credit: Ipa / INSTARimages)

Whether she’s on the red carpet or spotted at a fashion event,...

Last October, The Franchise was launched on HBO, but the superhero satire series did not live up to expectations. In January, it was announced that the show had been canceled after one season with no second season in the works.

Per Deadline, HBO's head of comedy, Amy Gravitt, was at the premiere for The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 when she opened up on the decision to cancel The Franchise. She explained how she didn't understand why the series didn't connect with the masses in the way that HBO execs had been hoping for, touting it as "genuinely hilarious." Seeing the potential in the series from the start, Gravitt stressed how there was good reason HBO had given it "a shot," even if the response wasn't what was expected.

“I’m not sure. I’m really proud of that show, and I think Jon is such a strong comedic voice as a writer,...

Aside from the bad guys that have been snapped out of existence or died horrible deaths, some Marvel Cinematic Universe villains have simply ended up finding themselves behind bars. To keep them in check, these menaces to society and superheroes have been sent to The Raft, a supermax prison planted slap bang in the middle of the ocean just by Ryker's Island. It was first introduced in "Captain America: Civil War," when those who opposed the Sokovia Accords were bagged and tagged in fancy prison threads, only to be swiftly broken free by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). Since then, we've seen some real lawbreakers get trapped on that rock with no way off unless someone gives the go-ahead. But the MCU is a big place, and following the events of "Captain America: Brave New World," the facility is only getting more crowded.

From failed politicians to maniacal war criminals, The Raft...

HBO in January canceled showbiz comedy series The Franchise after one season. The superhero movie satire from creator/executive producer Jon Brown had Oscar winner Sam Mendes and Emmy-winning frequent HBO collaborator Armando Iannucci as executive producers.

Despite its great pedigree, The Franchise did not attract large enough audience, leading to the cancellation. Was it because of its inside-Hollywood setup that the show didn’t really connect?

“I’m not sure. I’m really proud of that show, and I think Jon is such a strong comedic voice as a writer,” HBO’s head of comedy Amy Gravitt told Deadline during an interview about the network’s upcoming slate at The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 premiere. “Obviously, we had Armando involved and Sam involved, and we took a shot with it, and it didn’t necessarily connect in the way I thought it would and it did for me personally. But I look at the writing,...

Isabelle Degeorges, president of French production group Gaumont Télévision will receive this year’s Women in Series Award at French television festival and industry confab Series Mania.

Degeorges has produced international successes including Lupin, starring Omar Sy, for Netflix and Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, with Daniel Brühl, for Disney+. Recent work includes Signal for Paramount+, Netflix series Lords of Scam and Pax Massilia, and The Art of Crime for France Télévisions. She is also vice president of Uspa, France’s leading guild for audiovisual producers.

“Isabelle’s remarkable career, which has led her to the presidency of Gaumont Télévision, has helped to promote French original series and IP internationally,” said Series Mania founder and general director Laurence Herszberg. “Works such as Lupin and Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, to name only two, testify to the breadth and impact of her work, which is recognized and praised by all.”

Francesco Capurro, director of Séries Mania Forum,...

It’s hard to state which movie singularly defined Quentin Tarantino’s career, given the director's exceptional career at producing cinematic splendor, to say one film defined it is like saying a single ant defines the colony. Up until 2012’s Django Unchained was released, Tarantino’s highest-earning film was 2009’s Inglourious Basterds.

Now the war film stands as his third-highest rated and his third-highest earner. Considered one of the best war movies, whose impressive cast stands up to this day, Inglourious Basterds can now be enjoyed on streaming, and it's currently available on Paramount+.

What Is The Movie About?

Inglourious Basterds follows US Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) who in the wake of Nazi Germany’s takeover of France and the merciless pursuit by Austrian SS Officer Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). Infiltrating the Reich-controlled France, Raine and his commandos work behind enemy lines breaking Nazi morale whilst removing scalps from their heads.

"Life here is gruesome, frustrating. Failure is inevitable." Don't go to the Galapagos and expect luxury! A German distributor has released the intense first official trailer for Eden, the latest Ron Howard-directed feature film coming out sometime this year. Maybe. This initially premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Fest last year, but it got pretty bad reviews and it looks like it'll be too intense and weird and aggressive for most people. It's opening in Germany this April, but has no US date set at all yet. Have a look anyway! The film follows a group of people fueled by a profound desire for change; in order to turn their back to society they leave everything behind and set their futures on the harsh landscape of the Galapagos. Based on historical events, this scintillating thriller stars Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby as high-minded Europeans seeking a new life on a...

Thunderbolts*, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's answer to the Suicide Squad, comes out on May 2. Director Jake Schreier will surely want to distance himself from those kinds of comparisons, but it’s hard not to see the similarities between the two stories. Thunderbolts* stars a rag-tag team of misunderstood antiheroes working for a shadowy organization ruled over by a badass woman. If Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) getting an expendable group of souped-up villains to do her bidding sounds similar to Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) pulling the strings in 2016’s Suicide Squad and 2021’s The Suicide Squad, that’s because it is.

Still, Schreier’s take on Thunderbolts* revamps the typical Thunderbolts lineup from Marvel Comics and gives it an MCU twist. There’s no sign of Daniel Brühl’s Helmut Zemo, nor the original comic book roster of Goliath, Beetle, Fixer, Moonstone, and Screaming Mimi. Instead, the live-action Thunderbolts...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has earned a bit of fame for creating memorable superheroes with profound arcs while leaving the villains on the sidelines.

Sure, Thanos, Loki, The Vulture, and The Kingpin are a few exceptions (though audiences witnessed the origin of the latter in a Netflix series instead of a Disney project). However, more often than not, the antagonists act as a one-and-done with no major arc or character development in sight.

It's very uncommon to see the same villain across multiple projects, but there have been a handful of exceptions to that rule across the years. Now, it seems like we'll see one of those lucky few even sooner than originally expected.

Baron Zemo will reportedly appear in Thunderbolts*

According to insider HolyField News, Zemo will make a surprise appearance in Thunderbolts*. While the supervillain isn't officially confirmed to be a part of the movie, fans worldwide have...

We’re still waiting for domestic distribution and release announcements for Ron Howard‘s latest pic “Eden,” a true crime thriller starring Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl that takes place on an island. While that anticipated information comes together, a German-language trailer has made its way online thanks to overseas distributor Leonine Studios posting the footage on their YouTube channel.

Continue reading ‘Eden’ Trailer: Ron Howard’s Latest Movie Is True Crime Thriller On A Remote Island at The Playlist.

A new trailer has been released for Eden, the latest survival thriller from director Ron Howard. Starring Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, and Sydney Sweeney, the film is inspired by a true story of European settlers struggling to survive on a remote island in the Galápagos.

Set in 1929, Eden follows Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Jude Law) and his wife Dora Strauch (Vanessa Kirby) as they leave Germany in search of a secluded paradise on Floreana Island. Their dream of isolation is soon disrupted when other settlers arrive, including Margret and Heinz Wittmer (Sydney Sweeney and Daniel Brühl) and the mysterious Baroness Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn (Ana de Armas), who comes with grand plans for a luxury hotel.

However, the harsh environment and rising tensions among the inhabitants soon lead to conflict, deception, and danger. You can check out the trailer below:

Originally titled Origin of Species, the film...

Auto brand Cupra, an official partner of the Berlinale, is teaming up with the festival and Studio Babelsberg on its new edition of The Dream Makers: Short Film Contest.

Launched in 2024, the competition invited aspiring film directors aged 21 to 30 to showcase their talent, offering winners the opportunity to have their short films produced and brought to the big screen.

Cupra organized the inaugural edition of The Dream Makers in collaboration with Spanish film director and Cupra brand ambassador J.A. Bayona and the Film and Audiovisual School of Catalonia (Escac). The Short Film Contest received 400 proposals from 15 different countries.

Discussing the initiative at the Cupra City Garage Berlin on Sunday, Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths said, “I think The Dream Makers is the opportunity to find the next generation of filmmakers, to give them an opportunity to show their work, to tell their stories – something we’re really passionate about at Cupra...

Captain America: Brave New World marks director Julius Onah's fourth time directing a feature-length project, putting the relatively unheralded filmmaker among some top Hollywood veterans. Onah credits one of those veterans, acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, for making his experience worthwhile, claiming that meeting him remains a "pinch me moment" he'll always cherish.

During an interview with Deadline, Onah delved into his collaboration with Ford on Brave New World as they carved out Ford's Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as U.S. President Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross/Red Hulk. The Nigerian-American filmmaker recalled watching Ford in Indiana Jones films as a child and in Clear and Present Danger after moving to the U.S., never thinking he'd have the opportunity to work with someone like him on a major production.

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This article contains spoilers for "Captain America: Brave New World."

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in trouble. The past couple of years have seen a string of commercial and critical failures that have put the future of this cinematic experiment in peril. Worse yet, it seems every new Marvel project is met with apathy and disinterest. With the Multiverse Saga heading toward its conclusion, every movie counts, and sadly, "Captain America: Brave New World" is not the clear-cut solution to Marvel's problems. This is a safe, forgettable, entirely unpolitical movie with nothing to say and little to offer that "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" didn't already cover. We may never know how much damage the reshoots did to the movie or whether previous drafts were any better, but it's hard to imagine things being worse than what is hitting theaters.

In "Brave New World," Captain America, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie...

The following article contains spoilers for "Captain America: Brave New World"

Imagine the scene: You're watching "Captain America: Brave New World," wondering for something like an hour and a half just what, exactly, is Samuel Sterns' (Tim Blake Nelson) endgame with President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (Harrison Ford in a recast role after William Hurt passed away in 2022). Slowly, realization starts to creep in as the gamma-powered villain abuses the president's radio comms to psych him up aboard the USS Milius, and Ross temporarily reacts with a fury that turns his eyes red and makes his muscles bulge. 

Even then, whatever inkling of suspicion or knowledge of Ross' comic book backstory you might have at your disposal, the scene where he finally gives in and Hulks up during a press conference would hit like a brick. Seeing the Red Hulk rise from behind the podium, with Harrison Ford's face and a...

Before you head to the Cineplex to see Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, there are a few things you should know — or, remember! — about two characters from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the Disney+ series that teed up Sam Wilson/Anthony Mackie’s big-screen debut as Cap.

Disney+’s second live-action MCU series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier streamed March 19 through April 23, 2021, and starred Mackie and fellow MCU vet Sebastian Stan as Sam and Bucky, who partnered teamed up to fend off Baron Zemo (MCU vet Daniel Brühl), John Walker aka the first post-Steve Rogers...

Swedish director Ruben Östlund is set to make waves with his latest film, “The Entertainment System Is Down,” which has already secured international distribution deals and boasts a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst, and Daniel Brühl.

The film, which began shooting in January 2024, explores a unique scenario: passengers trapped on a long-haul flight between England and Australia with no in-flight entertainment. This premise aligns with Östlund’s reputation for insightful social commentary, examining human behavior during moments of unexpected boredom and stress.

A24 has acquired U.S. distribution rights, with additional pre-sale agreements from major international distributors like Lionsgate Films (UK), Lucky Red/Teodora Film (Italy), and Road Pictures (China). The project represents a significant pan-European collaboration, involving production companies from Sweden, Germany, and France.

Filming is taking place on a specially converted Boeing 747 studio set, with production scheduled to continue through May 2024. The ensemble cast includes Nicholas Braun,...

One of the most anticipated crossover arthouse movies in the market, two time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund’s The Entertainment System Is Down, has scored strong pre-sales for Paris-based Coproduction Office, we can reveal.

The starry feature, led by Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, and Keanu Reeves, has been pre-sold to UK (Lionsgate Films), Germany & Austria (Alamode Film / Wild Bunch Germany), Italy (Lucky Red / Teodora Film), Australia and New Zealand (Sharmill Films), Canada (Elevation Pictures), Spain (Elástica / BTeam Pictures), Benelux (September Film), Switzerland (Bord Cadre films), Eastern Europe (Gutek Film / Aerofilms), Greece (Feelgood Entertainment), Portugal (Alambique Filmes), Baltics (Filmstop), Latin America (Sun Distribution Group), Middle East (Falcon) and China (Road Pictures).

As we previously revealed, the film was snapped up in Cannes by A24 for U.S. rights. Sf Studios is releasing in Nordic markets in a deal negotiated with the film’s Swedish producer Plattform Produktion.

The darkly...

Lionsgate has acquired UK-Ireland rights to Ruben Östlund’s aeroplane disaster satire The Entertainment System Is Down from the Coproduction Office, as part of a slew of new deals on the anticipated title, starringKirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Keanu Reeves and Nicholas Braun.

Further territories sealed include Germany & Austria (Alamode Film / Wild Bunch Germany), Italy (Lucky Red / Teodora Film), Australia and New Zealand (Sharmill Films), Canada (Elevation Pictures), Spain (Elástica Films / BTeam Pictures), Benelux (September Film), Switzerland (Bord Cadre films), Eastern Europe (Gutek Film / Aerofilms), Greece (Feelgood Entertainment), Portugal (Alambique Filmes), Baltics (Filmstop), Latin America (Sun Distribution Group), the Middle East...

Ruben Östlund’s highly anticipated “The Entertainment System Is Down” has added New York and Tokyo-based Cinema Inutile as executive producer, continuing the company’s strategic expansion into larger-scale international projects. The film, starring Kirsten Dunst, Keanu Reeves, Daniel Brühl, Nicholas Braun and Samantha Morton, follows passengers on a long-haul flight forced to confront the horror of boredom when the entertainment system fails.

“I’m very, very excited for the film. It’s going to be a very special one,” Cinema Inutile founder Alex C. Lo tells Variety. Lo, a self-described “long-time admirer” of Östlund’s work, is a frequent collaborator of “The Entertainment System Is Down” producer Philippe Bober, including on Lou Ye’s Cannes-debuting “An Unfinished Film” and Jessica Hausner’s Sitges winner “Club Zero.” “The Entertainment System Is Down” is currently shooting and aims for a 2026 release.

Lo established Cinema Inutile just before the pandemic in late...

The Franchise star Hamish Patel reflects upon the TV series' recent cancelation.

Per ScreenRant, Patel said of the cancelation, "Yeah, it was really disappointing, obviously, because I loved making that show. I really, really enjoyed it." Patel went on to express his admiration for the cast and crew of The Franchise, saying, "So, I'm sad for everyone involved. I loved making it because of those people, I'm sad, it was a great time, and people have enjoyed it."

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A who’s who of German on-screen talent, including actors Daniel Brühl, Jella Haase, Birgit Minichmayr, Jürgen Vogel and Sonja Heiss, have signed an open letter protesting Wednesday’s vote in the German parliament that saw an anti-immigration policy passed with the support of the far-right AfD party.

A proposal from the conservative Cdu party to introduce new measures, including permanent border controls at Germany’s borders with its European Union neighbors, a de-facto entry ban for anyone without valid documentation, and immediate detention for individuals facing deportation, narrowly passed the Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, on Wednesday but only with the support of the AfD. The proposals still have to be put to a formal vote before becoming law.

The conservatives and all other parties in the Bundestag had pledged not to work with the AfD, which is widely considered to support extremist and anti-democrat positions. The pledge is colloquially...

In some exciting news for Keanu Reeves fans, principal photography has commenced for Ruben Östlund's next film, The Entertainment System Is Down. Much like his previous work, Triangle of Sadness, the movie is set to be a dark satirical film with an impressive ensemble cast. The movie stars the John Wick actor alongside Kirsten Dunst, and Daniel Brühl, and filming is set to start in Budapest and last 70 days, concluding sometime around May (via Deadline). Given that the director's previous film was awarded the Palme d'Or in 2022, there is plenty of hype surrounding the movie.

The Entertainment System Is Down centers around passengers on a flight who are informed that, as the title implies, the in-flight entertainment system is no longer working. Now lacking any distractions over a long flight, the passengers are forced to confront boredom, and perhaps even some personal reflection, as the social dynamics of a...

Exclusive: Federation Studios has launched a Jv with acclaimed French director-producer Jérôme Salle.

The studio has taken a 51% majority stake in Syzygy, the new outfit opened by the Anthony Zimmer, The Odyssey and Zulu helmer.

Syzygy will develop and produce premium international films and series, primarily for traditional platforms and broadcasters but also for potential theatrical release. He will work as a showrunner and director or as a producer, depending on the project.

With Federation’s support, Salle is now in a “position to produce three big-budget series of international scope,” according to Federation boss Pascal Breton, who called him a “formidable film and series director.”

Salle said: “Following two rewarding projects as a director and producer in the series realm, I am pleased to join forces with Federation. Together our expertise fuels the development of a slate of ambitious international productions.”

Salle’s best known projects include Anthony Zimmer,...

Ruben Östlund’s The Entertainment System Is Down – a dark satire starring Kirsten Dunst, Keanu Reeves and Daniel Brühl – has now started filming.

Here’s a project that has sounded rather enticing, ever since it was first announced in April of last year. Ruben Östlund, the filmmaker behind Force Majeure and Triangle Of Sadness has assembled an exciting cast for what looks to be a story examining the darker impulses of human nature.

A24 is backing The Entertainment System Is Down, and the boutique studio is really backing Östlund in what we’re hoping retains the filmmaker’s arthouse sensibilities while also appealing to a broader audience. As well as footing the bill for an incredible ensemble of acting talent, A24 has also backed the purchase of a retired Boeing 747 for the film, which is presumably sitting on a studio backlot somewhere in Budapest as Östlund uses it to make his movie.

Acclaimed Swedish filmmaker, Ruben Östlund has begun rolling the cameras on his next project, The Entertainment System Is Down, his English-language follow-up to 2022's critical darling, Triangle of Sadness. The movie is a passion project for the director and has been developing for quite some time. Much like his first foray into Hollywood, Östlund will again be working with an exciting ensemble including Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Nicholas Braun, Samantha Morton, and Tobias Menzies. Per Deadline, filming recently kicked off in Budapest, Hungary and is expected to last for 70 days through May 2025.

Ruben Östlund has begun principal photography in Budapest forThe Entertainment System Is Down and has added cast includingConnor Swindells andLindsay Duncan.

The dark satire is set on a long-haul flight between the UK and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored.

Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Keanu Reeves, Nicholas Braun, Samantha Morton and Tobias Menzies star in the film whichDaniel Webber, Wayne Blair, Dan Wyllie, Allan Corduner, Sofia Tjelta Sydness, Erin Ainsworth, Myles Kamwendo, Sanna Sundqvist and Tea Stjärne, andSwedish artist Benjamin Ingrosso have also joined.

Principal photography is taking place...

Ruben Östlund has begun principal photography in Budapest for his upcoming film The Entertainment System Is Down and has revealed further cast for the dark satire.

The film is set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored.

Principal photography is taking place in Budapest over a 70-day period from January to May 2025. The set has been built around a real Boeing 747, which was acquired specifically for the project.

Connor Swindells, Daniel Webber, Wayne Blair, Dan Wyllie, Lindsay Duncan, Allan Corduner, Sofia Tjelta Sydness,...

Barbie and Sex Education actor Connor Swindells has joined the all-star ensemble cast of The Entertainment System Is Down, the new dark satire from Triangle of Sadness director Ruben Östlund.

The Swedish helmer has already lined up a crowd of A-lists for the feature, including Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Keanu Reeves, Nicholas Braun, Samantha Morton, and Tobias Menzies.

Alongside Swindells, new additions to the Entertainment System cast include Daniel Webber (The Punisher), Wayne Blair (The New Boy), Dan Wyllie (Animal Kingdom), Lindsay Duncan (Birdman), Allan Corduner (Defiance), Sofia Tjelta Sydness (Ida Takes Charge), Erin Ainsworth (Napoleon), Myles Kamwendo (Boarders), Elle Piper (I Hate Suzie), Thibaud Dooms (Skunk), Sanna Sundqvist (Call Mom!), Tea Stjärne (Barracuda Queens), and Swedish singer/songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso.

The feature is set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia. When the entertainment system fails, passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored and conflicts...

Ruben Östlund has officially started principal photography in Budapest on his long-gestated movie The Entertainment System is Down.

The dark satire, set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored, will shoot in the Hungarian capital over a 70-day period from January to May 2025.

The set has been built around a real Boeing 747, which was acquired specifically for the project.

As shooting starts, Connor Swindells, Daniel Webber, Wayne Blair, Dan Wyllie, Lindsay Duncan, Allan Corduner, Sofia Tjelta Sydness, Erin Ainsworth, Myles Kamwendo, Elle Piper, Thibaud Dooms, Sanna Sundqvist, Elle Piper and Tea Stjärne, and Swedish artist Benjamin Ingrosso have also been revealed as being part of the cast.

They join previously announced cast Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Keanu Reeves, Nicholas Braun, Samantha Morton and Tobias Menzies.

The Entertainment System is Down is produced by...

Captain America: Brave New World is nearly here and Marvel Thailand has just dropped a couple of unique posters to hype up the movie's release.

While we obviously won't see these costumes in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier follow-up, the designs still make for a striking visual. Based on past experience, we'd imagine more promotional pieces like this for Captain America: Brave New World will be shared when it reaches countries like China and Japan. 

In related news, it's also been confirmed - to no one's surprise - that the movie has been rated PG-13. That's for intense sequences of violence and action, and some strong language. 

Don't bank on Red Hulk dropping an F-bomb, though!

Yesterday, we learned that Captain America: Brave New World is eyeing a four-day opening of $95 million over Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend. It's a solid start for the movie, though we can't help...