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Take a look at new images of “Ballerina” actress Ana de Armas posing for the new “Le Damier” Louis Vuitton 2024 jewelry campaign:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”…

…followed by the features "Exposed" (2016)…

…“Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role…

“…as ‘Joi’, the AI hologram in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

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Secuoya Studios and Arrivelo Producciones are teaming to develop the first TV series focusing on the foundation and legacy of the Bacardi spirits company.

Inspired by the true story of Bacardi’s founding and rise to global recognition, the series is being developed in collaboration with The Bacardi Archives, a private collection managed by the Bacardi company.

Secuoya describes the show’s narrative as “one of ambition, adversity and family that begins with founder Don Facundo Bacardí Massó and his vision to create the world’s first light-bodied rum. The series will narrate how the company persevered from its humble beginnings in Cuba in 1800s through countless hardships, political turmoil, economic crisis, and forced exile from its homeland to become a global spirits empire.”

While specific details about what will be included in the show are still being developed, Secuoya says that the period drama will touch on era-appropriate themes such as “political revolution,...

Actress Ana de Armas poses for the new Estée Lauder “Re-Nutriv The Diamond Serum”, introducing the world to a lip color “…steeped in the allure of precious gemstones…”:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”….

….followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone (2016)…

… and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role…

…in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge…...

In a sterling example of the globalized nature of the international film business, Barcelona-based Cornelius Films, behind Basque Country-set “Negu Hubrilak” and buzzy upcoming stop-motion feature “Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,” has boarded “My Uncle’s Movie,” a Dominican Republic feature starring “Better Call Saul’s” Steve Bauer.

Now in pre-production and set to shoot in 2024, ““My Uncle’s Movie” (“La Película de Mi Tío”) marks the follow-up of Dominican Natalia Cabral and Catalan Oriol Estrada’s auspicious fiction feature debut “Miriam Lies” (2018) and multi-prized “Una Película Sobre Parejas” (2021). It is Cabral’s first solo directorial outing without Estrada since her 2005 short “DiscoDecada.”

Set to be presented mid-August at Locarno’s networking initiative Match Me!,“My Uncle’s Movie” is now set up as a production of Faula Films, Estrada and Cabral’s label, based between the Dominican Republic and Barcelona; mega filming facility Lantica Studios, whose now sole owner...

Take a look at new images of actress Ana de Armas posing for the Louis Vuitton 2024 high jewelry campaign for the “Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds” collection, photographed by Sølve Sundsbø:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”,.followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge…...

Adria Arjona and Edgar Ramirez, the Golden Globe-nominated actor of “American Crime Story” and “Carlos,” have been tapped to star in “El Sombreron,” a dystopian thriller from Jayro Bustamante, the acclaimed director of “La Llorona” (2019) and “Ixcanul” (2015).

The feature is to be launched at Cannes by the Match Factory, which will represent worldwide sales outside of North America. CAA Media Finance will represent North American rights.

Bustamante’s La Casa de Produccion, Alejandro De Leon and Brian Clark, and Sergio Lira and Lynette Coll for Luz Films will serve as producers.

“El Sombreron” tells the story of Lila, an ambitious woman trapped in hell as the trophy wife of a violent cartel boss.

Desperate for liberation, she seizes the opportunity presented by a mysterious stranger named Ramón, who promises to smuggle her north to Paradise.

However, as Lila journeys with him, she discovers the harrowing truth about her companion and...

Exclusive: Venezuelan Filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz, best known for Resistance and Hands of Stone, has signed on to direct the feature Cottonwood for Eric Paquette’s Meridian Pictures.

The film will be produced by Paquette, Aaron Barnett, and The Exchange’s Brian O’Shea, with Claudine Jakubowicz serving as executive producer. The Exchange will be handling worldwide sales and arranging financing.

The story follows a single dad who left his troubled past behind but must confront his dark history when his former mentor, a dangerous gangster, resurfaces. As the mentor’s loyalty to him is tested, he becomes the target of the gangster’s own bloodthirsty son, forcing him to protect his 13-year-old son from a relentless killer.

Jakubowicz was the winner of the German Film Peace Prize 2020 for his film Resistance. His film Secuestro Express was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the British Independent Film Awards, and Hands of Stone premiered at Cannes.

Actress Ana de Armas poses for the new Estée Lauder “Re-Nutriv The Diamond Serum”, introducing the world to a lip color “…steeped in the allure of precious gemstones…”:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”….

….followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge…...

Jurnee Smollett (“Lovecraft Country”) has joined the cast of Apple TV+’s “Firebug,” in which she’ll star opposite Taron Egerton. Smollett will play Michelle, a “rising star detective.”

“Firebug,” loosely based on true events and inspired by a podcast of the same name, stars Egerton as an “enigmatic arson investigator.” The two characters pursue two serial arsonists. Egerton is also an exec producer on the Apple original series (from Apple Studios), from creator Dennis Lehane.

Lehane also developed and executive produces “Firebug,” which reps a reunion of the team behind Apple TV+’s “Black Bird.” Other exec producers include Richard Plepler (via Eden Productions), Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas (through Imperative Entertainment), and Kary Antholis.

Apple points out that the series, set in the contemporary Pacific Northwest, is fictional — although it does take some of the events included in in truth.media’s “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by Antholis,...

Miami– Gaumont USA, producer of “Narcos,” is powering up new series from both Oscar-winning “Birdman” co-writer Armando Bó and also Spain’s Manuel Martin Cuenca, director of Toronto winner “The Motive,” as well as multiple other talents. It is also readying it first movie slate.

Gaumont USA already co-produced the Bó showrun Amazon Original “El Presidente,” with Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula and Argentine powerhouse Kapow, both partners on “La Jauría.”

News of new series projects comes as Gaumont USA is advancing on Lucía Puenzo’s near future android family saga “Futuro Desierto” (“Desolate Future”), part of a 2020 multi-project development pact with the Argentine writer-director.

Gaumont USA is currently developing titles with Jimena Montemayor (“Wind Traces”), Pedro Amorim (“The Dognapper”), Sebastian and Emiliano Zurita (“How to Survive Being Single”), Katina Medina Mora, Belen Macias (“Verano en Rojo”), among other top-level filmmakers. Other projects are from screenwriters Ruth García...

Take a look at new images of actress Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) posing for the “Louis Vuitton” Deep Time high jewelry 2023 campaign:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”,.followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge…...

After 25 years, Susana Gimenez, Argentina’s celebrated TV host, actress, model and entrepreneur, is set to make her hotly anticipated return to the big screen in a new Diego Kaplan comedy.

The still untitled film, penned by Kaplan and Pablo Minces, centers on a preeminent child psychologist who has her own struggles with her 43-year-old son who is reluctant to leave home. Principal photography is slated for October in Buenos Aires.

“I can’t believe I’m making a movie after all these years; I certainly wasn’t planning for it,” said Gimenez. “But Diego is a force of nature and a visionary. When he pitched the project to me, I just couldn’t resist it and jumped right in,” she added. Aside from starring in a host of film and TV series, Gimenez hosted a top-rated talk show likened to that of Oprah Winfrey or Italy’s Raffaella Carrà.

Ana De Armas has named the moment she knew she had “made it” in Hollywood.

The actor made her debut on Saturday Night Live during this weekend’s episode (15 April).

In her monologue, De Armas, 34, recalled some of her early experiences in Hollywood.

The Cuban-Spanish star moved to Los Angeles in her twenties, after having begun her acting career in Cuba and Spain.

The Blonde star also spoke about the two times that she felt she had truly “made it”.

De Armas said that the first occasion was when her name was used as an answer in the New York Times crossword puzzle.

She said, however, that the moment was superseded by her SNL debut.

“I feel very lucky to be here,” she said. “I remember the first time my name was in the New York Times crossword. Everyone texted me and they said, ‘You made it – and I thought I did.

Ana De Armas has shared a sweet story about Robert DeNiro visiting her family in Cuba.

The Blonde star made her Saturday Night Live debut over the weekend.

During the episode, De Armas delivered a heartwarming monologue in which she recalled some of her early experiences in Hollywood.

The Cuban-Spanish actor, 34, began her career in Cuba before she moved to Spain at the age of 18. In her twenties, she moved to Los Angeles.

“This has been a magical year. Not only was I nominated for an Oscar, but in three weeks, I’m going to officially become an American citizen!” de Armas said. “I am proud to become a citizen because when I moved here, everyone was so welcoming.”

One person she gave a special shout out to was Robert DeNiro, whom she starred with in her first film in the US, the sports biopic Hands of Stone (2016).

De Armas...

Ana de Armas talked about learning English when she moved to the US during her Saturday Night Livehosting debut on Saturday (15 April).

Starting her monologue, the Cuban star of Blonde and Bond film No Time to Die greeted the audience in Spanish, before opening up about her experience coming to the United States.

“I speak English,” de Armas said, “But I didn’t when I first got to the US. I was born in Cuba. I came to America when I was 26, and I learned English the way everyone who comes to this country does: by watching Friends.”

She joked: “Who would have thought that the best English tutor would be Chandler Bing?”

De Armas then did an impression of the fan-favorite sitcom character, saying: “I mean look at me now – could I be any better at English?”

The Academy Award nominee also told a story about how Robert de Niro,...

Ana de Armas took to the Studio 8H stage for her “Saturday Night Live” debut over the weekend, and shared a heartfelt monologue about her experience in show business after coming to the U.S. from Cuba when she was in her 20s.

The celebrated actress joked about how she “learned English the way everyone who comes to this country does — by watching ‘Friends’.”

“This has been a magical year. Not only I was nominated for an Oscar, but in three weeks, I’m going to officially become an American citizen!” de Armas explained. “I am proud to become a citizen because when I moved here, everyone was so welcoming.”

On person who she pointed to as a welcoming figure was her former co-star, Robert De Niro.

“When I did my first movie in the U.S., called, ‘Hands of Stone’, I got to work with Robert De Niro, and one day on set,...

Los Angeles, April 16 (Ians) Actress Ana de Armas paid homage to her Cuban roots during her ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting debut.

As the ‘Blonde’ star emerged on stage for her monologue, she greeted the audience in Spanish, before opening up about her experience coming to the United States, reports Variety.

“I speak English,” De Armas continued.

“But I didn’t when I first got to the U.S. I was born in Cuba. I came to America when I was 26, and I learnt English the way everyone who comes to this country does: by watching ‘Friends.'”

“Who would have thought that the best English tutor would be Chandler Bing?” De Armas joked, proceeding to mimic the fan-favorite sitcom character. “I mean look at me now; could I be any better at English?”

De Armas went on to explain the hardships she faced coming to America with English as a second language.

Ana de Armas said Robert De Niro is to thank for one of the best surprises her father has received.

During her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, the Cuban-born actress recalled working with the Raging Bull actor one day on set while filming her first movie in the U.S., Hands of Stone.

“He told me, ‘I may be going to Cuba soon. If I do, I’ll say hello to your family,'” she said. “He even asked me for their phone number.”

The Blonde star said she actually completely forgot to give the GoodFellas actor the number, but “then one day, out of the blue, I get a phone call from my dad.”

She explained to the SNL audience that her father was “hysterical” and that she asked what was wrong, but his answer what not what she was expecting. de Armas said her father told her,...

Ana de Armas paid homage to her Cuban roots during her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut on Saturday. As the “Blonde” star emerged on stage for her monologue, she greeted the audience in Spanish, before opening up about her experience coming to the United States.

“Gracias, gracias,” De Armas said in response to a roar of applause. “He tenido un año increíble y estoy muy feliz de estar aquí presentando el programa de esta noche.”

“I speak English,” De Armas continued, “But I didn’t when I first got to the U.S. I was born in Cuba. I came to America when I was 26, and I learned English the way everyone who comes to this country does: by watching ‘Friends.'”

“Who would have thought that the best English tutor would be Chandler Bing?” De Armas joked, proceeding to mimic the fan-favorite sitcom character. “I mean look at me...

Saturday Night Live monologues can run the gamut from cringeworthy and silly to movingly sincere. On Saturday night, host Ana de Armas’s debut SNL monologue fell into the latter category.

After telling the audience at Studio 8H that she learned English by watching Friends after immigrating to the U.S. from Cuba, and fell victim to a scam acting class, the actress — who was nominated for an Oscar for her turn as Marilyn Monroe in the divisive biopic Blonde, and whose new Apple TV+ film Ghosted, alongside Chris Evans,...

Ana de Armas made her debut as the host of Saturday Night Live and started off the monologue in Spanish.

“Gracias, gracias, muchas gracias,” she started. “He tenido un año increíble y estoy muy feliz de estar aquí presentando el programa de esta noche.” (“I’ve had an incredible year and I’m very happy to be here hosting the show tonight.”)

De Armas then blurted out that she was just kidding adding, “I speak English.” The Blonde star said she was born in Cuba and when she moved to the U.S. at the age of 26 she learned English “the way everyone who comes to this country does — watching Friends.”

“Who would’ve thought that the best English tutor would be Chandler Bing? I mean, look at me now. Could I be any better at English?” she said imitating Chandler’s sarcastic tone.

De Armas also talked about the...

Take a look at new images of actress Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) posing for the Fall 2022 issue of "L'Officiel" magazine, wearing Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy and a whole lot more, photographed by Thomas Whiteside:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock”...

....followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge…...

Take a look at actress Ana de Armas (“Blonde”) posing for the latest issue of “Elle” magazine, photographed by Christian Macdonald:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock” followed by the features "Exposed" (2016), “Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive”…

…followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge…...

Sam Peckinpah's elegiac revisionist Western "The Wild Bunch" inspired leagues of filmmakers from Quentin Tarantino to Kathryn Bigelow. Its story of a gang of aging outlaws battling an ever-changing, rapidly mechanizing Western landscape shifted the trajectory of the Western picture, ensuring its place among the greatest films of all time. Hollywood has been trying to launch a "Wild Bunch" remake for over a decade now, beginning with a proposed Tony Scott version that stalled with his death in 2012, along with one directed by "Hands of Stone" filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz, and eventually, David Ayer was up to...

The post The John Huston Western Classic That Inspired The Wild Bunch appeared first on /Film.

Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens’ Propagate continues to expand its Spanish-language production slate with the launch of Propagate Fuego, a new content division for both scripted and unscripted Spanish-language programming.

The label will be run by Propagate Chairman and Co-CEO Silverman and Isabel San Vargas, President, Global Productions, who was recently elevated to Equity Partner. Catalina Ramirez, VP of Propagate International, Rodney Ferrell, EVP of Scripted Content, and Cyrus Farrokh, President of Propagate International, will also be involved in the new line of business.

Propagate Fuego will produce and develop original scripted and unscripted content and formats for the Spanish-language markets around the world with a specific focus on the Americas.

“As a Mexican-American partner in Propagate, I’m so pleased we are creating a division dedicated to Spanish-language content,” said San Vargas. “The Spanish-language market is vibrant and diverse and appeals to global audiences. We are so excited...

Actor Edgar Ramirez has shared via Instagram a very personal story about his loss from Covid-19.

The Venezuelan actor is a Golden Globe and Emmy nominee who has appeared in such films as Carlos, Zero Dark Thirty, The Bourne Ultimatum, Hands of Stone, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Wrath of the Titans.

On Instagram, he appealed to people to take the Covid-19 vaccines, citing his relatives who died without access to them in a series of posts.

“I beg you to please read this post carefully...

Seller to debut exclusive footage at virtual market this week.

Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales at virtual MIPTV this week (April 12-16) on premium boxing docu-series The Kings from the producers of Senna and Maradona.

Producers James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin (Maradona) and Fiona Neilson (Supersonic and Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams) teamed up on the story of the fierce rivalry between ’The Four Kings’ – boxing legends Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto ‘Hands Of Stone’ Duran, Thomas ‘Hit Man’ Hearns, and the late ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler.

Protagonist will show exclusive footage to buyers. The series chronicles how the men collectively...

Sneak Peek "No Time To Die" co-star Ana de Armas in "Vanity Fair" magazine:

Armas made her acting debut in the Spanish film "Una rosa de Francia" (2006) and went on to star in the television show "El Internado" (2007–2010). In 2015, she starred in her first American film, "Knock Knock" followed by roles in "Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

Armas had her breakout role as 'AI hologram Joi' in the science fiction feature "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), and received critical acclaim for her leading role as nurse 'Marta Cabrera' in the mystery film "Knives Out" (2019).

"...in 'No Time To Die', 'James Bond' (Daniel Craig) has left active service when his friend, 'CIA' officer 'Felix Leiter' enlists his help in the search for a missing scientist.

"When it becomes apparent the scientist was abducted, Bond must confront a danger the likes of which the world has never seen before.

"No Time To Die" co-star Ana de Armas poses for "Vogue" (Spain) magazine:

Armas made her acting debut in the Spanish film "Una rosa de Francia" (2006) and went on to star in the television show "El Internado" (2007–2010). In 2015, she starred in her first American film, "Knock Knock" followed by roles in "Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

Armas had her breakout role as 'AI hologram Joi' in the science fiction feature "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), and received critical acclaim for her leading role as nurse 'Marta Cabrera' in the mystery film "Knives Out" (2019).

"...in 'No Time To Die', 'James Bond' (Daniel Craig) has left active service when his friend, 'CIA' officer 'Felix Leiter' enlists his help in the search for a missing scientist.

"When it becomes apparent the scientist was abducted, Bond must confront a danger the likes of which the world has never seen before..."

"No Time to Die...

Edgar Ramírez has signed on to star opposite Jessica Chastain in Lucía Puenzo’s upcoming independent drama “Losing Clementine.”

The film is based on the 2012 novel by Ashley Ream, as adapted by screenwriter Ann Cherkis (“Better Call Saul”). The project was first unveiled during the 2019 American Film Market.

Chastain will portray the bipolar Clementine who decides to commit suicide with her 36th birthday rapidly approaching. After flushing away her meds, she gives herself 30 days to tie up loose ends—to finish one last painting, make nice with her ex-husband, and find a new home for her cat. But, she then uncovers secrets about her family and the tragedy that befell her mother and sister. Ramírez will play the role of Richard, the ex-husband of Clementine and her true love.

Sentient’s Renee Tab, who acquired the book in 2018 and hired Cherkis, will produce with her partner Christopher Tuffin alongside Freckle Films’ Chastain and Kelly Carmichael.

"No Time To Die" co-star Ana de Armas poses for the latest issue of "Vogue" (Spain) magazine:

Armas made her acting debut in the Spanish film "Una rosa de Francia" (2006) and went on to star in the television show "El Internado" (2007–2010). In 2015, she starred in her first American film, "Knock Knock" followed by roles in "Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

Armas had her breakout role as 'AI hologram Joi' in the science fiction feature "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), and received critical acclaim for her leading role as nurse 'Marta Cabrera' in the mystery film "Knives Out" (2019).

"...in 'No Time To Die', 'James Bond' (Daniel Craig) has left active service when his friend, 'CIA' officer 'Felix Leiter' enlists his help in the search for a missing scientist.

"When it becomes apparent the scientist was abducted, Bond must confront a danger the likes of which the world has never seen before.

In the social distancing days of Covid-19, Salem Horror Fest continues to bring the horror community together through interactive virtual events and screenings, with their latest online celebration centered on a new horror film from Panama.

On Saturday, June 20th at 9:00pm Est, Salem Horror Fest will host a virtual screening of Sol Moreno's Diablo Rojo Pty on Facebook Live for free, along with a simultaneous Twitter watch party with the hashtag #DiabloRojoPTY, followed by a moderated Q&a with members of the cast and crew.

In case you missed it, read Lindsay Traves' review of Diablo Rojo Pty. We also have the official press release with more details below, and to register for the event, visit:

https://www.salemhorror.com/events/diablo-rojo-pty-watch-party

Press Release: [Los Angeles, CA] Salem Horror Fest will take audiences on a journey into the heart of the Panamanian jungle with a live watch party of Diablo Rojo Pty,...

Take a look at new images of "No Time To Die" co-star Ana de Armas supporting the "El Corte Ingles" Spring-Summer 2020 campaign, photographed by Van Mossevelde:

Armas made her acting debut in the Spanish film "Una rosa de Francia" (2006) and went on to star in the television show "El Internado" (2007–2010). In 2015, she starred in her first American film, "Knock Knock" followed by roles in "Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

Armas had her breakout role as 'AI hologram Joi' in the science fiction feature "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), and received critical acclaim for her leading role as nurse 'Marta Cabrera' in the mystery film "Knives Out" (2019).

"...in 'No Time To Die', 'James Bond' (Daniel Craig) has left active service when his friend, 'CIA' officer 'Felix Leiter' enlists his help in the search for a missing scientist.

"When it becomes apparent the scientist was abducted, Bond must confront...

Diablo Rojo Pty is a film from Panama. In English as Red Devil, this feature is debuting on Amazon this week, thanks to the Horror Collective. The film, shown with practical fx, looks at Panama's folklore, which is full of: witches, cannibals and creatures. Now, a new clip is available for Diablo Rojo Pty. And, the film stars: Carlos Carrasco, Leo Wiznitzer (Hands of Stone) and Alejandra Araúz. The clip, titled "La Tulivieja Appears," is showing below. In the first movie clip, a bus has broken down and a passenger sees someone familiar in the nearby woods. But, not all things are as they appear to be. Soon, a monster is looking for a free ride on the bus. And, everyone else is ready to get out of this pitstop. The Horror Collective is debuting Diablo Rojo Pty on Amazon this week. Jonathan Barkan, from the Horror Collective describes the...

Tagline: "Una Historia Panamena de Supersticiones. Brujeria y Diez Toneladas de Puro Diablo." Diablo Rojo Pty is the latest film to be distributed by the Horror Collective. A Panamanian film in Spanish, this feature focuses on a cast of characters on a bus trip. Along their trip, they are attacked by a band of creatures and forced to take refuge in their broken down bus. From filmmakers Sol Moreno and J. Oskura Najera, this title is slated to show in May, through Amazon. As well, the film stars: Carlos Carrasco, Leo Wiznitzer (Hands of Stone) and Alejandra Araúz. The film's mysterious trailer is below. The official poster for Diablo Rojo Pty is also available. The graphic shows blood red flames and something unholy. The tagline mentions "a Panamanian story of superstitions...brutal and tonnes of evil." A bit retro', the film poster also appears as a portal to something sinister.

Géza Röhrig: “Since Son of Saul I was privileged to work with Elizabeth McGovern and Jesse Eisenberg, Matthew Broderick. And so for me to work with these people, it’s the real school of life.” Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze

Géza Röhrig, star of László Nemes’ Oscar-winning Son Of Saul and a partner in crime with Matthew Broderick in Shawn Snyder’s To Dust, produced by Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer, is cousin Georges to Jesse Eisenberg’s Marcel Marceau in Jonathan Jakubowicz’s Resistance with Clémence Poésy, Edgar Ramírez (Roberto Durán in Jakubowicz’s Hands of Stone) and Matthias Schweighöfer. Géza’s upcoming roles include playing Jesus in Terrence Malick’s The Last Planet, costumes by Carlo Poggioli, and Z in Chino Moya’s Undergods.

Jesse Eisenberg as Marcel Marceau with Clémence Poésy as Emma

Early last year, I moderated a post-screening discussion with Géza Röhrig and Shawn Snyder for the To Dust theatrical premiere.

The specialty box office space has quickly adapted to the changing film landscape as many are shifting to virtual theatrical openings. Many indie and arthouse titles do day and date releases and are VOD-only so the transition, for the most part, is familiar territory for many distributors and production companies.

Written and directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz, Resistance tells the true story of a group of Girls and Boy Scouts that created a network that went on to save nearly 10,000 orphans whose parents had been killed by the Nazis in the World War II. Jesse Eisenberg takes the lead role as an aspiring Jewish actor who has a need to help the children which leads him to the world of pantomime. As a result, he would become the iconic French mime Marcel Marceau.

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Did you know that the iconic French mime Marcel Marceau (1923-2007) was once an unsung hero of the French Resistance, smuggling Jewish children across the border into Switzerland with the Nazis in pursuit? This fact-based World War II story is the core of Resistance, starring Jesse Eisenberg as Marcel Mangel (only later did he adapt the stage name of Marceau), the son of a Jewish butcher (Karl Markovics) living in Strasbourg, France. Though Eisenberg acts with physical finesse, the film is quick to make clear that Marcel never saw himself as a savior.

Here’s the case for “Resistance”: You literally can’t leave your house right now, it’s a reasonably diverting drama available to stream, and it features Jesse Eisenberg, Ed Harris, Édgar Ramírez, Clémence Poésy, Géza Röhrig, and Bella “Lady Mormont” Ramsey.

Here’s the case against it: Jonathan Jakubowicz’s drama doesn’t add as much to the beyond-crowded World War II genre as it could despite the genuinely compelling true story on which it’s based.

Eisenberg stars as Marcel Marceau, a real-life mime whose Chaplin-esque act becomes a balm for a depressingly large group of Jewish orphans; the reliably neurotic screen presence has many gifts, but a few minutes of this movie is enough to prove that French accents aren’t one of them. Look past that admittedly distracting flaw, and it’s a charming performance vaguely reminiscent of Roberto Benigni’s in “Life Is Beautiful...

It might sound like a backhanded compliment to say that Jesse Eisenberg’s antic performance as French mime Marcel Marceau is the best thing about Jonathan Jakubowicz’s “Resistance,” but it’s not. Well, it’s not a backhanded compliment to Eisenberg, anyway. The giddy standout of a bizarre and half-baked Holocaust thriller that’s otherwise absent any clear sense of self, the star of “The Social Network” is an inspired — if also logical — choice to play another Jewish icon who changed the world from behind the flat screen of their own neuroses. And for the better, in this case.

If only this film made any real use of history’s famous mime. Few people know that Marceau helped thousands of orphaned children escape the Nazis before he ever painted his face white, but Jakubowicz only uses that incredible factoid as the hook for a shoddy and generic war saga...

If you don’t already know actress Ana de Armas, you soon will.

The Cuban born actress starred in various American and Spanish films before her breakout role as the AI hologram Joi in the 2017 film, Blade Runner 2049 — but many may best recognize the starlet from her role as nurse Marta Cabrera in the 2019 hit mystery film, Knives Out.

Armas has recently been linked to fellow actor Ben Affleck and has a slew of projects in the works that prove the actress is showing no signs of slowing down.

So who exactly is she? Here’s everything to know...

Sneak Peek new images of "No Time To Die" co-star Ana de Armas in the latest issue of "Vanity Fair" magazine:

Armas made her acting debut in the Spanish film "Una rosa de Francia" (2006) and went on to star in the television show "El Internado" (2007–2010). In 2015, she starred in her first American film, "Knock Knock" followed by roles in "Hands of Stone" (2016) and "War Dogs" (2016).

Armas had her breakout role as 'AI hologram Joi' in the science fiction feature "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), and received critical acclaim for her leading role as nurse 'Marta Cabrera' in the mystery film "Knives Out" (2019).

"...in 'No Time To Die', 'James Bond' (Daniel Craig) has left active service when his friend, 'CIA' officer 'Felix Leiter' enlists his help in the search for a missing scientist.

"When it becomes apparent the scientist was abducted, Bond must confront a danger the likes of...

Jesse Eisenberg‘s reasons for taking on the real-life story of mime Marcel Marceau in Resistance are deeply personal.

The upcoming World War II drama follows Marcel’s real-life story after his Jewish family was forced to flee his hometown during the German occupation of France when he was 16. The young performer was recruited into the resistance by his cousin Georges, the Head of the Jewish Boy Scouts of Strasburg who would go on to save hundreds of Jewish orphans by helping them escape to Switzerland.

Marcel was trained in the Paris suburbs and found his skills by helping with...

Sneak Peek images of actress Ana de Armas, aka 'Paloma' in the new 'James Bond' feature "No Time To Die", posing for "GQ" (Mexico) magazine:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock"...

...followed by the features "Exposed" (2016)...

..."Hands of Stone" (2016)...

...and "War Dogs" (2016). 

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive"...

...followed by the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049" (2017), "Knives Out" (2019)  and "No Time To Die" (2020).

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Ana de Armas...

Exclusive: CBS Television Studios has signed a first-look production deal with Propagate, the company led by Ben Silverman and Howard Owens. The agreement covers scripted projects from Propagate as well as subsidiaries Electus and Big Breakfast, across all platforms.

Under the pact, Propagate already is developing several new shows, including a re-imagining of Zorro with a female protagonist from Alfredo Barrios Jr. (Magnum Pi) and drama Home from writer Jorge Reyes (Queen of the South) — both at NBC — as well as an untitled project from Writer Melissa Scrivner-Love (Fear the Walking Dead) at CBS.

Zorro, written and executive produced by Barrios Jr., is a modern-day retelling of the Zorro mythology that follows Z, a female descendant of the warrior bloodline who will go to great lengths to protect the defenseless in her community.

Written and executive produced by Reyes — who hails from Buffalo — Home follows the Candelarias, a wealthy Puerto...

Exclusive: Edgar Ramírez, the double Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actor who played Gianni Versace in FX’s lauded limited series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story has boarded Jennifer Garner’s Netflix movie Yes Day.

Ramírez will play Carlos, the husband to Garner’s character, Allison Torres. He joins Jenna Ortega who we announced is playing Katie Torres, their daughter.

Adapted by Justin Malen (Office Christmas Party), Yes Day is based on the children’s book by Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal. The concept revolves around parents attempting to make it through an entire day by only saying “yes” to their children’s requests, a tradition Garner practices with her own children. With Miguel Arteta (Like a Boss) attached as director, the film is produced by Garner, Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Nicole King, Adam Marshall, Mark Moran and Daniel Rappaport. Entertainment 360 and Grey Matter Productions are also producing.

Exclusive: Lucas Akoskin’s (On The Milky Road) Aliwen Entertainment and Jay Weisleder (Hands Of Stone) and Ben Silverman (The Office) of Fuego Films have optioned U.S. remake rights to hit Argentine rom-com A Boyfriend For My Wife (Un Novio Para Mi Mujer).

Juan Taratuto’s Spanish-language original, about a husband who hires a professional Cassanova to seduce his unhappy wife, was the highest-grossing Argentine film of 2008. The film has had remakes in South Korea, Mexico and Italy and was previously on the development slate at Warner Bros.

The U.S remake deal was struck with Argentine sales outfit FimSharks, whose label The Remake Company has also struck a redo pact for Spain with Arcadia Motion Pictures (Aloft).

Akoskin is executive producer on upcoming drama Bonded with Jason Patric. Fuego’s development slate also includes baseball movie Clemente.

Separately, FilmSharks has also signed remake sales rights from Enrique Cerezo...

Sneak Peek images of actress Ana de Armas, aka the sentient lover 'Joi' in "Blade Runner 2049", posing for "GQ" (Mexico) magazine:

In 2015, Cuban-born de Armas starred in the thriller "Knock Knock"...

...followed by the features "Exposed" (2016)...

..."Hands of Stone" (2016)...

...and "War Dogs" (2016).

In 2017, she appeared in the French action thriller "Overdrive"...

...followed by her breakout role in the "Blade Runner" sequel, "Blade Runner: 2049".

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Ana de Armas...

Exclusive: Copper comes from Arizona, and Peaches from Georgia, but if we had to rewrite the lyrics to the Blossom Dearie standard “Rhode Island is Famous For You,” you can add film production to the latter 1,214 square mile sized state. Much of that has to do with producer Chad A. Verdi who over the last eight years has pumped out 20 features with notable homegrown titles like 2016’s Bleed for This and the upcoming Grindstone Entertainment Group/Lionsgate crime pic Vault, both which shine a spotlight on his native Rhode Island.

Vault is one of six projects that Verdi has in his 2019-2020 pipeline, which also includes Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Netflix movie The Irishman this fall. The pic reps Verdi’s fifth film with The Departed Oscar-winning director and producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff. Verdi’s previous Ep credits with Scorsese include Silence, The 50 Year Argument, and the 2017 Amelie van...

The 72nd Cannes Film Festival will honor Sylvester Stallone with a career tribute on Friday, May 24 at 10:30Pm with a tease of Rambo V: Last Blood and a full 4K Dcp restoration of the film that started it all, 1982’s First Blood.

Exclusive images from Rambo V: Last Blood will be unveiled, as well as a video montage of his career followed by a screening of Ted Kotcheff’s Rambo: First Blood in the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

In 2016, Cannes gave a career retrospective to Robert De Niro at the Grand Lumiere before an early screening of the Weinstein Co. boxing film Hands of Stone with a very warm introduction by Harvey Weinstein.

Rambo V: Last Blood is directed by Adrian Grunberg and produced by Millennium Films. The film will star Stallone, Paz Vega and Oscar Jaenada. Matthew Cirulnik and Stallone wrote the script based on characters created by David Morell.