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Few people have been around the Digimon franchise as long as Hiromi Seki. A producer at Toei Animation, she’s been involved with Digimon since 1999’s Digimon Adventure and has seen it evolve through many series and generations of both fans and characters. I was able to interview her at the 2024 New York Comic-Con where we talked about the early days of the digital monsters, the reason why the characters continue to resonate with fans, and even got a glimpse into the difference between producing a Digimon series and a Digimon film. Thank you so much for participating in this interview. Could you begin by introducing yourself and telling us a little bit about your relationship with the Digimon series. Hiromi Seki : I’ve been the producer at Toei Animation at the planning and sales department for about 40 years now. And when it comes to the Digimon series, I...

Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light and Dea Kulumbegashvili’s April head the nominations for the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (Apsa), each securing nods in five categories.

Both will compete for best film, best director, best screenplay, best cinematography and best performance at the awards, which will be presented on November 30 at a ceremony on Australia’s Gold Coast.

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All We Imagine As Light, billed as an ode to nocturnal Mumbai, premiered in Competition at Cannes, where it won the festival’s grand prix. April, the story of a Georgian ob-gyn who faces accusations,...

FX is heading back to Oklahoma. The network has picked up a drama pilot from creator Sterlin Harjo (“Reservation Dogs”) and star Ethan Hawke to series, Variety first reported and Gold Derby can confirm.

The series’ plot details are being kept under wraps, but it’s described as “a Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” It’s a reunion of sorts for Harjo and Hawke, as the latter guest-starred in the second-to-last episode of Harjo’s FX comedy series “Reservation Dogs.” Harjo created the new series and directed the pilot and will serve as executive producer. Hawke will also serve as executive producer. Garrett Basch (“Reservation Dogs”) is also an EP.

The pilot, which was ordered in February with the working title “The Sensitive Kind,” filmed in Oklahoma in April and May. The pilot’s cast includes Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson,...

“Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio” is a collection of close to 500 Chinese stories written by Pu Song Ling of the Qing dynasty. These fictional tales mostly touch on the themes of rebirth, reincarnation, ghosts, gods and the supernatural. Many filmmakers have adapted numerous of his works into films and TV series since then. Loosely based on a story of the same name and filmed in China, King Hu‘s “Painted Skin” was also his last film.

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One night, a reasonably well off but failed scholar Wang Shun Sheng (Adam Cheng) runs into a pretty young woman, You Feng (Joey Wong) on his way home. Since she is a runaway, he takes pity on her and takes her home. Just when he is about to have his way with her, the sun comes up and she starts to panic. Nonetheless,...

Emmy nominee D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai (Reservation Dogs) has joined the cast of Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing from Sony Pictures, Deadline has confirmed.

Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ’90s NYC. We hear Woon-a-Tai will play the role of Dale, Hank’s best friend since high school.

In March, Deadline exclusively revealed the project, based on the books by Charlie Huston, was in the works, with Butler set as the lead and Aronofsky as director. Huston penned the screenplay with Aronofsky’s Protozoa producing.

In addition to Butler, Woon-a-Tai joins the previously announced cast of Vincent D’Onofrio, Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Will Brill, Bad Bunny and Griffin Dunne.

Woon-a-Tai is a 22-year-old Oji-Cree First Nations coming off a busy Emmy season.

“I, the Executioner,” Ryoo Seung-wan’s sequel to his 2015 action-comedy “Veteran,” scales back on its predecessor’s laughs in order to focus more closely on — as well as to examine — the violence of its police protagonists. Although undoubtedly entertaining, Ryoo’s follow-up is also highly introspective, weaving a serial killer mystery that makes for a surprising mirror to the series’ lead.

Roguish detective Seo Do-cheol (Hwang Jung-min) returns in a dynamic blast of an opening salvo, as the camera weaves in and out of (and above) an illicit casino, as a police sting operation unfolds. Amusing action soon ensues, reminiscent of the first film’s zesty, high-impact sequences, and with its central conceit in tow: Seo and his returning, idiosyncratic team are either hyper-competent or bumbling fools, depending on what the script demands. Sometimes, they’re both these things at once, as the film’s prologue provides a dose of the familiar.

The 76th Primetime “Emmy Awards”, celebrating ‘the best’ in television, with political grandstanding, airs September 15, 2024 on ABC:

Emmy nominees:

Outstanding drama series

The CrownFalloutThe Gilded AgeThe Morning ShowMr & Mrs SmithShogunSlow Horses3 Body Problem

Outstanding comedy series

Abbott ElementaryThe BearCurb Your EnthusiasmHacksOnly Murders in the BuildingPalm RoyaleReservation DogsWhat We Do in the Shadows

Outstanding limited or anthology series

Baby ReindeerFargoLessons in ChemistryRipleyTrue Detective: Night Country

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

Idris Elba - HijackDonald Glover - Mr & Mrs SmithWalton Goggins - FalloutGary Oldman - Slow HorsesHiroyuki Sanada - ShogunDominic West - The Crown

Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

Jennifer Aniston - The Morning ShowCarrie Coon - The Gilded AgeMaya Erskine - Mr & Mrs SmithAnna Sawai - ShogunImelda Staunton - The CrownReese Witherspoon - The Morning Show

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

Matt Berry - What We Do in the ShadowsLarry David - Curb Your EnthusiasmSteve...

If you missed the Emmy red carpet, you might not have known that Reservation Dogs star D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai arrived with an important symbol on his face. However, during the opening by Eugene and Dan Levy, the camera panned to the actor as the father-son duo cracked a joke about the Television Academy "discovering" a well beloved comedy series that's being honored for the first time in the acting and series categories this year despite being critically-acclaimed since its freshman season.

Woon-a-Tai is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Bear Smallhill and he's using the moment to shine light on a very serious cause. The red handprint across his mouth represents solidarity with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women whose stories are not often told and who are largely ignored by the media and law enforcement.

Native Hope--an organization dedicated to "address[ing] the injustice...

D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai took to the 2024 Emmys red carpet on Sunday with a powerful symbolic message.

The Reservation Dogs star painted a red handprint over his mouth to stand in solidarity with missing and murdered Indigenous women. According to the organization Native Hope, it’s a symbol of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Mmiw) movement and stands for “all the missing sisters whose voices are not heard” and “the silence of the media and law enforcement in the midst of this crisis.”

#ReservationDogs' D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai hits the 76th #Emmys red carpet pic.twitter.com/gCzGeAsVp9

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 15, 2024

Woon-a-Tai has been outspoken about making Indigenous stories more visible in Hollywood, including with Reservation Dogs, which aired its final season of the FX on Hulu series earlier this year.

The actor also earned his first Emmy nomination this year for best lead actor in a comedy series...

Mike Flanagan’s The Life Of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston is this year’s surprise winner of Toronto International Film Festival’s 2024 TIFF People’s Choice Award, a historically reliable bellwether of an Oscar nomination.

Over a sample pool of the last 15 years, all but one People’s Choice winner has gone on to garner a best picture Oscar nomination, and several – like 12 Years A Slave, Green Book and The King’s Speech – have won the top prize at the Academy Awards.

Yet The Life Of Chuck presents an anomaly – it currently lacks a US distributor. Buyers had been circling...

Mike Flanagan’s The Life Of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston is this year’s surprise winner of Toronto International Film Festival’s 2024 TIFF People’s Choice Award, a historically reliable bellwether of an Oscar nomination.

Over a sample pool of the last 15 years, all but one People’s Choice winner has gone on to garner a best picture Oscar nomination, and several – like 12 Years A Slave, Green Book and The King’s Speech – have won the top prize at the Academy Awards.

Yet The Life Of Chuck presents an anomaly – it currently lacks a US distributor. Buyers had been circling...

The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA kicked off Emmys weekend in star-studded style on Friday night, toasting top TV talent at their Emmy Nominees Night event.

The celebration, sponsored by Glenfiddich, Heineken and Shake Shack, was held at the Stanley II mansion overlooking Los Angeles and welcomed some of this year’s top contenders, including Shogun‘s Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada and Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau and Tom Goodman-Hill. (See photos of the event.)

The night started right after sunset, with Abbott Elementary‘s Tyler James Williams as the first guest on the carpet. Despite being nominated for a third straight year, Williams told THR that the Emmy recognition never gets old: “There’s a lot of really good TV out there, so the fact that we’re nominated and considered and celebrated, it’s always super special. And I think everyone works so hard...

The biggest strength of 5.7 Seconds has to be its story. Director duo Tim Aslin and Shane Cibella’s short film is mostly confined to the inside of a car. It begins with a woman hurriedly getting into a car. She’s clearly trying to hide from the outside, which implies something terrible out there. Inside the car, she finds a man in the backseat. He appears to be all nice and normal. But she is skeptical. She’s injured and bleeding, but when he offers to help, she refuses. He tries to assure her that she has absolutely nothing to fear, and just like her, he’s also hiding (from whatever is out there) inside the car. But she still doesn’t want to believe it. In fact, she still thinks he’s one of them. Now if I told you who she’s referring to as “them,” it would be a major spoiler,...

The 29th Busan International Film Festival has revealed the line-ups for its competitive New Currents and Jiseok sections, which include the latest features from award-winning filmmakers Brillante Mendoza, Rima Das and Tom Lin.

The Jiseok strand, launched in 2022, is reserved for Asian filmmakers who have directed at least three features and this year comprises eight titles.

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They include Motherland by Filipino director Mendoza, which explores the bloody Mamasapano incident of 2015, when 44 police commandos and more than 20 others were killed in a deadly operation. The filmmaker has previously played in competition at Berlin, Cannes...

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Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) has revealed a first-look deal with industry veteran Jack Nguyen, with a Korean remake of the 2015 comedy-drama “The Intern” set as the inaugural project. The agreement, made through Nguyen’s Joat Films, focuses on Asia-centric film projects, particularly local-language remakes of Wbd’s English-language titles.

Nguyen will collaborate with local partners across the Asia-Pacific region, including Korea and India. Kurt Rieder, senior VP, head of theatrical distribution, Apac, Wbd, highlighted the strong appetite for Hollywood story remakes in the region.

A former 30-year Warner Bros. executive, Nguyen previously supervised local language activities in Asia and Latin America. His career includes overseeing productions such as “Letters from Iwo Jima,” the “Rurouni Kenshin” franchise and “The Age of Shadows.”

Nguyen said: “It should come as no surprise that I have a great deal of respect and loyalty to Warner Bros. after spending the majority of my career there.

The second Emmys of 2024 is sure to set records. With multiple first-time nominees, groundbreaking recognition for Indigenous performers and an actual good mix of shows, the nominations cast a wide net. Below, Variety breaks down the contenders in most of the main categories.

Drama Series

The drama category is one of the most peculiar in this year’s Emmy competition. “The Crown” is the only series nominated last year, while the rest are either new shows or shows finally getting their due. In fact, “The Crown” ­— which took home this trophy in 2021 — was probably the front-runner until FX decided freshman hit “Shōgun” would not be a limited series. Other newcomers this year: Amazon Prime Video’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “Fallout,” plus Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” for their freshman seasons; these choices demonstrate that the TV Academy isn’t focusing on one type of drama. In fact, the...

Brazil’s thriving animation scene has been on display around the world over the past year, with titles teasing, screening and winning awards at major international events such as Palm Springs, Annecy, San Sebastian and the Quirino Awards.

At this year’s MIFA, the world’s most important animation industry get-together, a São Paulo Animation Showcase highlighted a batch of projects from São Paulo’s leading animation studios. The event was a collaboration between BrC (Brazilian Content), Spcine – the city of São Paulo’s film-tv body – and the Annecy-based market.

Service industries, such as animation, require hives of talent to cross-pollinate through the many studios based in the city. Attendees pointed to a strong base of experienced producers, animators, and support staff, many boasting 15 to 20 years of experience. This wealth of expertise has created a critical mass of talent, providing São Paulo’s animation industry a solid bedrock for sustained growth and international collaborations,...

Spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine" to follow.

In "Deadpool & Wolverine," Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) learns from the Time Variance Authority (Tva) that his universe is dying. This is mostly because Marvel Studios parent company Disney bought 20th Century Fox (home of the "X-Men" movie franchise since Marvel Comics sold off the rights in the 1990s). It's also, though, because in 2017's "Logan," Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) died.

The "X-Men" franchise made Logan its star and did not do a good job getting the audience hooked on the other characters. So, without Logan, the sustaining-interest in the setting is gone. It's typical "Deadpool" metatext, especially since with this film, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is bringing Jackman back as Logan to renew interest in itself.

After getting the news his universe is due for a pruning, Deadpool begins hopping across the multiverse. He thinks if he can find a Wolverine to fill his world's Logan-shaped hole,...

Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai is entering the “Reservation Dogs” episode titled “Maximus” as his 2024 Emmy Award submission for Best Comedy Actor. “Maximus” aired on August 2, 2023 and is the second episode of the FX show’s third season.

In this installment, Woon-a-Tai’s character Bear Smallhill is stranded in the California desert without food or water after missing his bus home to Oklahoma. After being attacked by a Spanish conquistador spirit, Bear eventually comes into contact with Maximus (Graham Greene), an older recluse who lives alone and sees spirits. The two unlikely friends soon bond over their shared interests and life stories.

See 2024 Gold Derby TV Awards nominations complete list: ‘The Bear’ and ‘Shogun’ lead

This year marks the first career Emmy nomination for Woon-a-Tai after earning a pair of Critics Choice Awards bids in 2023 and ’24. For this 2024 Emmys contest, he is competing against Matt Berry...

It’s the day after the Emmy nominations, and a few things are clear in the light of Thursday – namely, lots of deja-vu and lots of concentrating the wealth in precious few places. As is often the case with the TV academy, when they like you they really like you, and when they don’t like you, they completely ignore you. It’s good for your show to be on Netflix, FX, HBO, Apple and Hulu, less good on Paramount+ and Showtime. So much original content, so little time.

Basically, it seemed like the new blood that was welcomed into the Emmy tent on Tuesday was the direct result of replacing the old blood. “Ted Lasso,” “Barry” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” disappeared, and “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows” suddenly appeared in a meaningful way on the comedy series radar. The end of “Succession” and “Better Call Saul...

FX’s breakthrough — and thoroughly unique — comedy Reservation Dogs struggled for three seasons to find an audience before creators Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi decided to end the series in 2023.

Fortunately, the series got its due Wednesday; the single-camera comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor) in rural Oklahoma earned its first-ever nomination in the best comedy category while star Woon-a-Tai nabbed one for best actor in a comedy.

Related: Emmy Nominations Analysis: Fresh Blood Livens Up The Race For TV Gold

“I swear I didn’t watch [the nominations],” Harjo told Deadline. “I was cleaning my house and I was talking to my brother. All of a sudden I got like 50 texts in a row and I was like, something happened and I remembered that it was the announcement morning. It’s been crazy.”

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Reservation Dogs is finally getting some Emmy love in its final season.

The FX/Hulu comedy, co-created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, has long been a critical favorite, picking up recognition at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, Spirit Awards and Writers Guild Awards. Emmy nominations, though, have remained elusive — until Wednesday morning.

The show was recognized in the best comedy series category for the 2024 Emmys, competing alongside Abbott Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, The Bear and What We Do in the Shadows.

D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai was also nominated for lead actor in a comedy series, along with nominations for picture editing for a single-camera comedy series and cinematography for a single-camera series (half-hour) for a total of four nods. Reservation Dogs has only received one Emmy nod before this year, when nominated for sound editing in 2023.

The series, which follows a group of teenagers (Woon-a-Tai,...

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is set for release on February 14, 2025, marking one of the initial films of the MCU’s Phase Five. Anthony Mackie takes on the role of the new Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, albeit with a twist that will unfold in the movie.

Amidst a blend of familiar and fresh faces joining Mackie, one character has particularly piqued fan interest, especially following their prominent appearance in the recently unveiled trailer.

The character in focus is Thaddeus Ross, familiar to MCU audiences, who is confirmed in the movie to transform into the Red Hulk. Amid concerns of potential underperformance for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’, some fans believe that Red Hulk could be the film’s saving grace!

As previously mentioned, the project has generated significant anticipation, but it also faces several risk factors. There’s substantial concern surrounding Sabra’s inclusion, with calls from...

The Boys’ Tek Knight might have super senses, but to paraphrase Shania Twain, that don’t impress Homelander much.

In TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from this Thursday’s episode of the Prime Video hit, Tek Knight effusively welcomes The Seven’s leader to a party at his house. “Oh, captain, my captain. It is such an honor to have you here,” Tek greets him.

More from TVLine<em>The Boys</em> Boss Talks ‘Wrenching’ Hughie Story, Ryan’s Dark Turn and Why <em>Gen V</em> Supes Aren’t in The Seven<em>The Boys’</em> Tomer Capone on Frenchie’s Sexuality, His ‘Inevitable’ Divide...

For those of us who have been here for a decade or two, it’s remarkable to consider both how much and how little the city of Los Angeles has changed over the years. There are still plenty of the old landmarks—the Hollywood Sign, Pink’s Hot Dogs, that dude who rollerblades around is white robes and plays guitar on the Venice boardwalk—while other, seemingly indestructible, institutions have tragically bitten the dust.

So! With local issues perpetually at the forefront of our mind this week, here now are ten films that remind us of life in Los Angeles during a very particular and only recently bygone era: the ’90s and early 2000s. These films are honest portrayals of what livin’ la vida loca LA-style is all about, whether they’re a glimpse into the lifestyles of the rich and famous, the realities of showbiz or struggles within SoCal’s toughest ‘hoods.

The New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff) has revealed the features that will compete for this year’s Uncaged Award and that Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse will receive the Screen International Star Asia Award.

The eight-strong competition for best feature film at the festival, running July 12-28, will include the North American premiere of Thai hit How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, directed by Pat Boonnitipat.

The film, which ranks as this year’s biggest film at the Thai box office to date, is a family drama that stars popular Thai singer Putthipong Assaratanakul (aka Billkin) as a...

Soi Cheang’s Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In will close out the 23rd edition of the New York Asian Film Festival while Hong Kong actor Tai Bo is set to receive the Star Asia lifetime achievement award.

Tai is best known for 2019Twilight’s Kiss which earned him a Hong Kong film award and a Golden Horse nomination. He won a Golden Horse supporting actor award for 2000’s The Cabbie while his work in 1984’s Gung Buk was also critically well received. Tai’s other credits include Police Story, Back Home and, most recently, Berlin 2024 title All Shall Be Well.

Gears of War: E-Day is the upcoming prequel title set to chronicle the horrific events of Emergence Day. One of the most disastrous moments of humankind’s history, was when the Locust Horde erupted from beneath Sera and thrust humanity into a struggle for survival.

The prequel is set to give a new origin story to the iconic Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, but who else will be in the game? The speculation is running rampant already and one of the possible characters to join Marcus and Dom is none other than Corporal Tai Kaliso from Gears of War 2.

Gears of War E-Day Has Two Open Slots, and One is For Tai Kaliso; Here is Why Gears of War: E-Day features Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as the main protagonists.

Slight spoilers for previous Gears games below:

Tai Kaliso in Gears of War: E-Day isn’t a far-off thought. From the Gears of War lore,...

It’s the end of an era — Sia is done giving cash prizes to her favorite Survivor contestants and winners. For the past 14 seasons, the singer has personally awarded a select few contestants an extra cash prize from her own personal funds. To date, Sia has given away more than $1 million. But after the conclusion of season 46 came and went earlier this week with seemingly no Sia prize handed out, Survivor host Jeff Probst confirmed that the singer has decided to stop awarding her own “Sia Prize.”

“It’s the...

Survivor contestants are saying see ya to a bit of prize money from pop singer/songwriter Sia.

Just two days after Survivor’s 46th season ended, host Jeff Probst announced that the Sia Prize has come to an end. Sia will no longer award money to her favorite players every season.

On May 24, Probst announced the end of her largesse on Instagram. Sia reposted it.

“After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players, and over $1,000,000 awarded, Survivor is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!”

Sia reposted Probst’s statement on her Instagram Story, adding animated hearts.

“Over the many years, Sia has brought so much joy to so many players and it was always straight from her heart,” Probst said.

“So it is with tremendous gratitude and admiration to Sia that we bring to a close one of the most unique relationships a TV show could ever have with a...

Survivor has officially reached the end of an era, with the Sia Prize coming to a close.

Jeff Probst, the host of the long-running CBS series, revealed on social media Friday that the pop star will no longer be awarding money to her favorite Survivor players each season.

“After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players and over $1,000,000 awarded, Survivor is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Over the many years, Sia has brought so much joy to so many players and it was always straight from her heart.”

Probst added, “So it is with tremendous gratitude and admiration to Sia that we bring to a close one of the most unique relationships a TV show could ever have with a pop star of Sia’s global wattage. I’m really honored for Survivor to have this one of a kind association with Sia.

Survivor is losing one of its fan-favorite unofficial prize funds. Jeff Probst released a statement explaining the prize and said that it has officially ended. It has lasted eight years, 14 seasons, and 19 players have won over $1 million. However, Jeff said it is time to close it down.

Here is what Jeff Probst said is ending on Survivor after players won an extra million dollars in prize money.

Sia Is Ending Her Survivor Prize Fund

Sia is an Australian singer/songwriter who is a huge Survivor fan. When she began offering her own money as a special prize fund for her favorite contestants, it took everyone by surprise. This included host Jeff Probst, who didn’t know it was going to happen until after it started.

In 2016, Sia made a surprise appearance on the live reunion of Survivor: Kaôh Rōng. She was watching the reunion when she stood up and...

The Sia Prize has become a familiar post-season award to fun players from each Survivor cast.

Singer Sia had given out cash prizes to the players she most enjoyed watching each season.

Sia enjoyed rewarding several players each season, with recent winners including Kaleb Gebrewold, Jake O’Kane, Carolyn Wiger, Carson Garrett, and Elaine Stott.

Players had been getting up to $100,000 for being her favorite player in a season or $15,000 for being entertaining. And she did this for eight years.

Sia is one of the biggest Survivor fans out there, and the players getting her prize would usually get invited to meet and party with her.

But it is the end of an era, as it has been announced that Sia is done with the prizes and that nobody from the Survivor 46 cast will get one.

Jeff Probst addresses the end of the Sia Prize

“It’s the end of one...

Jeff Probst is calling an end to “one of the most unique eras in the history of Survivor.” No more Survivor players will win the so-called Sia Prize, the cash award the pop star has doled out to her favorite participants on the CBS reality show since 2016. “After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players and over $1,000,000 awarded, Survivor is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!” Probst wrote on Friday, updating his Instagram Stories with a post that Sia later shared in her own Stories. Instagram The Survivor host said he “vividly remember[s]” when Sia crashed the stage during the live finale of Survivor: Kaôh Rōng — Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty in 2016 and rewarded contestant Tai Trang $50,000 of her own money for his compassion toward a chicken during the season. “Tai was shocked, the audience was shocked, I was shocked! What was happening? Sia was on stage in her wig...

The vast and vibrant animated franchise of Kung Fu Panda has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Starring Jack Black as the lovable panda turned Dragon Warrior Po, the film series has now become a cultural phenomenon. However, with the release of Kung Fu Panda 4, fans found themselves in utter disappointment over how the film ended.

A scene from Kung Fu Panda 4

Shifting the responsibility of a Dragon Warrior onto the next generation, Kung Fu Panda 4 severely upset fans as they dismissed Jack Black’s Po to appoint Awkwafina’s Zhen in the new role. Fans wage war on social media as they call out the film for appointing Zhen over the deserving candidate – Tigress.

Zhen Becomes the New Dragon Warrior After Jack Black’s Po

Kung Fu Panda 4 released in 2024 witnessed the end of Po’s (Jack Black) journey as the dragon warrior. While the movie mostly received positive reviews,...

Exclusive: D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai (Reservation Dogs) has landed a leading role in the previously Untitled War Movie now known as Warfare from Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland for A24.

Woon-a-Tai will portray Ray Mendoza, sources close to production tell Deadline. Mendoza joined the Navy in 1997 and served for over 16 years as a Member of Seal Team 5 and a Land Warfare Training Detachment and Bud/s instructor. He was awarded a Silver Star “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Lead Communicator, Naval Special Warfare Task Unit-Ramadi, in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on November 19, 2006,” according to Military Times. He co-founded War Office Producers alongside retired Army Ranger Jariko Denman.

Warfare is the second collaboration for Garland and Mendoza, who served as the military supervisor for Garland’s latest film Civil War set for release on April 12. The pair wrote and will co-direct the film.

Are you a fan of the Kung Fu Panda film series? Well, then be ready to muster your forces, because Kung Fu Panda 4’s original plan for Angelina Jolie & Jackie Chan’s characters will have you bouncing with grief. Or perhaps swinging from the trees like Monkey and Tigress themselves!

DreamWorks Animation’s latest release debuted in theaters earlier this month (March 8), continuing the adventures of Jack Black’s character, Dragon Warrior Po. With a new city and a deadly new enemy to defeat in order to keep the valley peaceful, Po must find himself in the fourth installment, which is helmed by Mike Mitchell.

Kung Fu Panda 4

However, DreamWorks is under fire from fans for its initial idea regarding Chan and Jolies roles in a dispute over artistic control. Furious Five’s absence was discussed by director Mike Mitchell in a recent interview. During the process, he...

For DreamWorks Animation, the Kung Fu Panda franchise has proven to be a lucrative venture. Not only are the first three animated films visually stunning, but they also create a vast universe with enduring heroes and antagonists that leave a lasting impression on the audience. With Kung Fu Panda 4 hitting theaters on March 8, 2024, Jack Black’s character, Dragon Warrior Po, will make his big screen debut after being absent from major motion pictures for nearly eight years.

Note: This article contains major Spoilers for Kung Fu Panda 4!

Kung Fu Panda 4 (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Po will embark on his greatest adventure to date in the fourth installment of the series. To top it all, the much-awaited Kung Fu Panda 4 ending scene has leaked, leaving fans with conflicting feelings. The leak revealed a surprising twist, causing a wave of sadness among fans of the beloved franchise. Why?

The return of the formidable villain,...

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (Hkiffs) has unveiled 26 in-development projects for the 22nd Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf), which will become part of the newly expanded Hkiff Industry Project Market.

The lineup features both veteran and rising filmmakers including Koji Fukada, Hong Khaou, Jang Kun-jae, Qiu Jiongjiong, Patiparn Boontarig, Wang Xiaoshuai, Teruhisa Yamamoto, and Zhang Lu. The projects cover comedy, horror, action, romance and family drama, including seven first features, two animations and a string of cross-country collaborations.

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“The selection is a testament to the resurgence of diversity and the revitalisation of international collaborations,...

So many celebrities stepped out to attend the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party presented by Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions on Saturday (January 13) at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

The star-studded event featured appearances from more than 100 stars, including the likes of Julianne Moore, Jonathan Bailey, Mark Ruffalo, America Ferrera, Fantasia Barrino, Cillian Murphy, Sam Claflin and Eva Longoria.

Since it was such a big event, we pulled together photos for you to easily scroll. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!

Head inside to see photos of all of the celebs on the red carpet at the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party…

Keep scrolling for photos of more than 100 celebrities at the BAFTA Tea Party…

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Greta Lee

Fyi: Greta is wearing Loewe.

Tracy Ifeachor

Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy

Fyi: Emily is...

It is said that it’s easy to get work in the city of dreams Mumbai, but it’s difficult to buy a house. But Shiv Thakare has managed to do it with his hard work and dedication. Shiv Thakare broke the news of buying a house on the sets of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ season 11. He said, “For me, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa people are my family, so when I got the key of my house, I took it on the sets to share my happiness with my Mumbai family.”

“Farah Khan ma’am also gave me a special surprise by gifting Bappa (Ganpati Idol) for my house, which took me back to our struggling days. There was a time when me, Tai, Aai-Baba we were trying to buy a house for Rs 30 lakh, which also includes a bank loan. But now, I have a car with a value of Rs 30 lakh.

The 2023 Taiwanese film Miss Shampoo really feels like it’s from some other time. It’s not simply goofy but absurd as well. It’s so goofy that it almost borders on being meaningless, but somehow there is a through line to the plot, and the characters exist well within the boundaries the makers crafted for them. Miss Shampoo is that film where if one gets an ‘in’ into the film somehow, there is a healthy chance that one will enjoy it no matter what. But if that doesn’t happen, the film might seem like a sequence of over-the-top scenes that have nothing to say. The film has to be seen as a love story, and underneath the absurd yet sentimental plot there is the groundedness of the archetype of Beauty and the Beast, but as the film is a comedy, they have been bashed around to fit this hyper-goofy dramedy.

This Thursday at 8:30 Pm on We tv, “Love After Lockup” invites viewers to an eye-opening special with Season 5 titled “Where Are They Now? Cheaters Part 2.” The cast reunites to reveal red flags, juicy tips, and tricks on how to spot a cheater. In an engaging tell-all, individuals like Tai, Monique, Brittany, and others share their personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the intricate art of catching a lover in the act.

Expect a mix of suspense, drama, and unfiltered revelations as the cast members open up about their journeys post-lockup and the challenges they faced in relationships. The special promises an inside look at the cast’s candid perspectives on love, trust, and the intricate dance of navigating post-incarceration romances.

For fans of “Love After Lockup” or anyone intrigued by the complexities of relationships, “Where Are They Now? Cheaters Part 2” at 8:30 Pm on Thursday is a must-watch.

Get ready for a revealing trip down memory lane as the cast of “Love After Lockup” takes center stage in Season 5’s special episode, “Where Are They Now? Cheaters Part 1.” Airing at 8:30 Pm this Thursday on We tv, this episode promises a juicy exploration of red flags, tips, and tricks on how to spot a cheater.

In this special edition, fan-favorite cast members like Tai, Monique, Brittany, and others spill the tea on their past relationships. They share personal stories, recounting the moments when they uncovered the truth about their partners’ infidelity. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as these former inmates-turned-celebrities dish out the details on catching their lovers red-handed.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the series, “Love After Lockup: Where Are They Now? Cheaters Part 1” is sure to deliver the drama, suspense, and unexpected twists that the show is known for.

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as “Love After Lockup” returns with its Season 5 special, “Where Are They Now? Repeat Offenders,” airing on We tv at 8:30 Pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023. In this highly anticipated episode, the cast opens up about their extraordinary journeys of dating inmates and spills the beans on whether they’ve taken the plunge into love once again.

Cheryl, Tai, John, and others share the highs and lows of their past relationships, providing an intimate look into the challenges and triumphs of love after incarceration. “Where Are They Now? Repeat Offenders” promises to be a candid and revealing episode as the cast reflects on their experiences, sharing valuable love lessons learned along the way. From heartbreak to redemption, viewers can expect a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the lives of these individuals, making it a must-watch for fans who have followed the series and newcomers intrigued...

In the highly anticipated Season 5 episode of “Love After Lockup,” titled “Where Are They Now? Best Of,” airing at 8:30 Pm on Thursday, November 30, 2023, on We tv, viewers are in for a riveting exploration of the cast members’ post-lockup lives. The episode promises to unveil a treasure trove of updates, hot gossip, and shocking secrets as Johnna, Garrett, Brittany, Tai, Monique, and others spill the beans on their experiences since leaving the confines of incarceration.

From surprising transformations to wild hookups, the cast members are set to reveal it all, offering an intimate look into the twists and turns of their lives after love found behind bars. With a mix of drama, revelations, and candid confessions, “Love After Lockup: Where Are They Now? Best Of” is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Tune in for an evening of compelling storytelling and unraveled mysteries on We tv.

What is the American Dream? the Oxford English Dictionary defines the American dream as “the ideal that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.” However, no one has the exact same idea of it; there are many different views on what the American Dream is. Many refer to the US as a land of freedom, but different generations have defined freedom differently. There is without a doubt, a great deal of the aforementioned hard work, determination, and initiative in a growing troop of Chinese women and families pursuing the dream and earning their way to a better life through having a baby with U.S. citizenship. With her work “How to Have an American Baby” that is a result of years of intensive commitment, Director Leslie Tai documents and exposes the controversial occurrence known as...

My favorite scene in “Dig,” the series finale of FX’s Hulu series Reservation Dogs, finds Devery Jacobs’ Elora joining D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai’s Bear sitting by Old Man Fixico’s casket.

Bear is meditating on nothing less than the impermanence of life, which is also what Elora wants to discuss. Specifically, she has to tell Bear that she’s exiting their hometown, departing Okern and going to college. She knows, though, that Bear’s mother (Sarah Podemski’s Rita) has recently told him she’s taking a job in Oklahoma City. Everybody is leaving Bear, and Elora worries about how her friend will take the news.

The emotion is bursting out of Elora. She wants to explain, to apologize, to justify. Bear asks her to pause. She looks at him with concern. He looks down. Pondering. She’s wondering if Bear’s about to break down. We’re wondering if...

The financing and development platform at Tiffcom will take place in person for the first time.

The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (Tgfm) has revealed the 15 projects selected for financing and development at Tiffcom, the content market of Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).

The 4th edition of Tgfm will take place in-person for the first time from October 25-27, having launched during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when all industry activity took place online.

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Projects include The Fox King by Malaysia’s Woo Ming Jin, whose revenge thriller Stone Turtle premiered in competition at Locarno in...

Projects by Rima Das and Emma Kawawada also among 30 titles set to be pitched.

South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (Biff) has unveiled the 30 titles selected for the 2023 Asian Project Market (Apm), including new works by Makbul Mubarak, Koji Fukada, Rima Das and Emma Kawawada.

The film financing event, which runs as part of Biff’s Asian Contents and Film Market, will take place from October 7-10 and comprises projects by directors who have made at least one short or full-length feature as well as producers who have been involved with at least one feature. They will conduct four...