Heels star and Arrow alum Stephen Amell is walking back his recent controversial comments about the SAG-AFTRA strike, which had instantly been met with criticism from industry peers.
In a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, Amell sought to clarify statements he’d made at the GalaxyCon fan convention in Raleigh, N.C. on July 30. In his caption, which you can read in full below, the actor broke down each sentence he’d spoken on stage, followed by an explanation of his intended meaning.
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In a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, Amell sought to clarify statements he’d made at the GalaxyCon fan convention in Raleigh, N.C. on July 30. In his caption, which you can read in full below, the actor broke down each sentence he’d spoken on stage, followed by an explanation of his intended meaning.
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- 8/1/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
One spinoff of Game of Thrones is not enough for HBO.
The premium cabler is reportedly developing a prequel based on George R.R. Martin’s novellas about Dunk (aka Ser Duncan the Tall) and Egg (Aegon V Targaryen).
Variety first reported the exciting news, but there has been no official comment from HBO.
It is the third spinoff to land at HBO since the hit original series ended its eight-season run in 2019.
House of the Dragon nabbed a formal series order last year and will follow the Targaryen family, as told in another of Martin's novels.
However, the cast only took shape in recent months, with Matt Smith (Doctor Who) playing Prince Daemon Targaryen and Paddy Considine (The Outsider) as King Viserys.
Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel) is also on board as Alicent Hightower, the Hand of the King’s daughter, and Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers) as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, King Viserys’ eldest child.
The premium cabler is reportedly developing a prequel based on George R.R. Martin’s novellas about Dunk (aka Ser Duncan the Tall) and Egg (Aegon V Targaryen).
Variety first reported the exciting news, but there has been no official comment from HBO.
It is the third spinoff to land at HBO since the hit original series ended its eight-season run in 2019.
House of the Dragon nabbed a formal series order last year and will follow the Targaryen family, as told in another of Martin's novels.
However, the cast only took shape in recent months, with Matt Smith (Doctor Who) playing Prince Daemon Targaryen and Paddy Considine (The Outsider) as King Viserys.
Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel) is also on board as Alicent Hightower, the Hand of the King’s daughter, and Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers) as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, King Viserys’ eldest child.
- 1/21/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Not two weeks after its Netflix première (that is French for “premiere”), the mystery crime drama Lupin is on track to reach more households than recent buzzy fare such as Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit.
Created by George Kay and François Uzan and based on a character created by Maurice Leblanc, the French series is projected to be sampled by more than 70 million households* in its first four weeks of release.
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Created by George Kay and François Uzan and based on a character created by Maurice Leblanc, the French series is projected to be sampled by more than 70 million households* in its first four weeks of release.
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- 1/19/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
With his first large-scale, animated short, Canvas, director Frank E. Abney III channeled the pain of a major loss early in his life into a work of art.
Emerging from a moment when Abney found himself stuck in a “creative rut,” the film centers on a wheelchair-bound grandfather who lives in solitude, following the loss of his beloved wife. In the aftermath, the one-time artist must summon the strength to return to his work as a painter, reconnecting with his family, and also with his one true love, on the canvas of his latest piece.
For Abney, creating Canvas was not only a form of therapy, allowing him to process a profound life experience. It was also an opportunity to amplify the voices of Black artists in animation, both on screen and behind the scenes.
After working at Pixar for seven years—his last credit as an animator being Pete Docter...
Emerging from a moment when Abney found himself stuck in a “creative rut,” the film centers on a wheelchair-bound grandfather who lives in solitude, following the loss of his beloved wife. In the aftermath, the one-time artist must summon the strength to return to his work as a painter, reconnecting with his family, and also with his one true love, on the canvas of his latest piece.
For Abney, creating Canvas was not only a form of therapy, allowing him to process a profound life experience. It was also an opportunity to amplify the voices of Black artists in animation, both on screen and behind the scenes.
After working at Pixar for seven years—his last credit as an animator being Pete Docter...
- 1/18/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon has canceled canine competition series The Pack after one season.
The streamer has decided against renewing the series, which was hosted by Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her dog Lucy, for a second season.
It comes after the ten-part series debuted in November.
People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) condemned the show, saying that “animals are individuals – not props for movies and TV shows” but an Amazon spokeswoman said that the charity’s statement did not influence the cancelation decision.
The show, which was described as The Amazing Race with dogs, was produced by eOne-owned Naked and Afraid producer Renegade 83 and Amazon Studios.
It featured twelve teams of dogs and their humans on an epic adventure across multiple continents. In each locale, the human and dog duos went through a series of challenges, designed with a team of accredited veterinarians and certified dog experts that also...
The streamer has decided against renewing the series, which was hosted by Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her dog Lucy, for a second season.
It comes after the ten-part series debuted in November.
People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) condemned the show, saying that “animals are individuals – not props for movies and TV shows” but an Amazon spokeswoman said that the charity’s statement did not influence the cancelation decision.
The show, which was described as The Amazing Race with dogs, was produced by eOne-owned Naked and Afraid producer Renegade 83 and Amazon Studios.
It featured twelve teams of dogs and their humans on an epic adventure across multiple continents. In each locale, the human and dog duos went through a series of challenges, designed with a team of accredited veterinarians and certified dog experts that also...
- 1/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
With New Year’s Eve arriving amid a global pandemic, an unprecedented number of (responsible) revelers will likely spend the last moments of 2020 social distanced and indoors. Thankfully, television networks and streamers have loaded up on big-name December 31st entertainment to help ease the transition into 2021.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (ABC)
The Times Square mainstay returns with host Ryan Seacrest and headliner Jennifer Lopez. The dual-coast celebration will also include performances by Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion, Maluma, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Brandy, En Vogue, as...
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (ABC)
The Times Square mainstay returns with host Ryan Seacrest and headliner Jennifer Lopez. The dual-coast celebration will also include performances by Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion, Maluma, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Brandy, En Vogue, as...
- 12/31/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Ah, the new superhero costume reveal. That thing where the comic companies muck with some of their most iconic visuals to get a rise out of the fans, get eyes on their product, hopefully tell some kind of story with it, then go back to the status quo. Just now I’m getting memories of Norm MacDonald on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, breaking from the script to openly complain about Electric Blue Superman.
While most of the time, these new looks get rather negative reactions, they at least happen for a reason. When Batman was redesigned in the ’90s to have the ugliest, most spike-ridden armor imaginable, it was part of a narrative about how Jean-Paul Valley represented what Batman shouldn’t be. When Flash Thompson Venom looked like some kind of hulky Ben 10 creature during his time as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, it...
While most of the time, these new looks get rather negative reactions, they at least happen for a reason. When Batman was redesigned in the ’90s to have the ugliest, most spike-ridden armor imaginable, it was part of a narrative about how Jean-Paul Valley represented what Batman shouldn’t be. When Flash Thompson Venom looked like some kind of hulky Ben 10 creature during his time as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, it...
- 12/30/2020
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie quickly ascended to fan favorite status after making her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Thor: Ragnarok, and the actress is being positioned for an even bigger role in the sequel. Natalie Portman might be returning to the franchise in a major way when Jane Foster inherits Mjolnir in Love and Thunder, but she’ll still have to kneel before Thompson’s new King of Asgard.
Chris Hemsworth’s title hero took a step back from the monarchy after choosing to forge his own path and jet off into deep space with the Guardians of the Galaxy, tasking Valkyrie to oversee his former kingdom. We know that she’s now on the search for a queen, something that fans can’t wait to see, and in a recent interview, the actress teased her upcoming love story.
“It’s really, really, really fun. I’m really excited. I...
Chris Hemsworth’s title hero took a step back from the monarchy after choosing to forge his own path and jet off into deep space with the Guardians of the Galaxy, tasking Valkyrie to oversee his former kingdom. We know that she’s now on the search for a queen, something that fans can’t wait to see, and in a recent interview, the actress teased her upcoming love story.
“It’s really, really, really fun. I’m really excited. I...
- 12/24/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Earlier this month, King In Black #1 hit stands, and fans finally saw masterminds Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman plunge the Marvel Universe into darkness with the long-dreaded arrival of Knull. With four issues left and multiple exciting tie-in issues, things are just getting started. It’s all leading up to the final showdown in King …
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- 12/23/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
It was recently announced that Dwayne Johnson would be rebooting The Scorpion King through his Seven Bucks Productions company, with the new spin on the story set to take place in the modern day. The 2002 movie marked Johnson’s first lead role in a feature film while he was still a full-time professional wrestler, and it did solid business at the box office after raking in close to $180 million on a $60 million budget.
The Scorpion King was a cheesy B-tier adventure that wouldn’t have been out of place during Ray Harryhausen’s heyday back in the 1960s, and the sort of inoffensively bland actioner that doesn’t require much of your attention. It did spawn four straight to video sequels, though, all of which were about as terrible as you’d expect, but the world’s highest-paid star must have a soft spot for the material if he’s...
The Scorpion King was a cheesy B-tier adventure that wouldn’t have been out of place during Ray Harryhausen’s heyday back in the 1960s, and the sort of inoffensively bland actioner that doesn’t require much of your attention. It did spawn four straight to video sequels, though, all of which were about as terrible as you’d expect, but the world’s highest-paid star must have a soft spot for the material if he’s...
- 12/12/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Jd McCrary has signed with UTA in all areas.
The actor and performer played young Simba in Disney’s live-action Lion King and got his start on reality tv series Little Big Shots, performing the Jackson 5 song “I Want You Back.”
His other screen credits include Little — starring Marsai Martin, Regina King and Issa Rae — and sitcoms The Paynes and Teachers.
In music, McCrary has worked with Dr. Dre, Jason Derulo and Charlie Puth, among others. He worked with Lion King co-star Donald Glover on his Childish Gambino album Awaken, My Love!, performing the track “Terrified” with him at the 60th annual Grammy Awards....
The actor and performer played young Simba in Disney’s live-action Lion King and got his start on reality tv series Little Big Shots, performing the Jackson 5 song “I Want You Back.”
His other screen credits include Little — starring Marsai Martin, Regina King and Issa Rae — and sitcoms The Paynes and Teachers.
In music, McCrary has worked with Dr. Dre, Jason Derulo and Charlie Puth, among others. He worked with Lion King co-star Donald Glover on his Childish Gambino album Awaken, My Love!, performing the track “Terrified” with him at the 60th annual Grammy Awards....
- 11/13/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jd McCrary has signed with UTA in all areas.
The actor and performer played young Simba in Disney’s live-action Lion King and got his start on reality tv series Little Big Shots, performing the Jackson 5 song “I Want You Back.”
His other screen credits include Little — starring Marsai Martin, Regina King and Issa Rae — and sitcoms The Paynes and Teachers.
In music, McCrary has worked with Dr. Dre, Jason Derulo and Charlie Puth, among others. He worked with Lion King co-star Donald Glover on his Childish Gambino album Awaken, My Love!, performing the track “Terrified” with him at the 60th annual Grammy Awards....
The actor and performer played young Simba in Disney’s live-action Lion King and got his start on reality tv series Little Big Shots, performing the Jackson 5 song “I Want You Back.”
His other screen credits include Little — starring Marsai Martin, Regina King and Issa Rae — and sitcoms The Paynes and Teachers.
In music, McCrary has worked with Dr. Dre, Jason Derulo and Charlie Puth, among others. He worked with Lion King co-star Donald Glover on his Childish Gambino album Awaken, My Love!, performing the track “Terrified” with him at the 60th annual Grammy Awards....
- 11/13/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Though 2017’s Tom Cruise vehicle failed to reboot The Mummy franchise successfully, Universal is having another go at it by relaunching The Scorpion King. The original 2002 spinoff featured Dwayne Johnson as the titular ancient monarch, launching his Hollywood career in the process, and this week we learned that The Rock is producing a modern day remake of the movie, though he won’t be taking on the title role.
That being said, he may still have some part in the film. According to insider Daniel Richtman, despite what initial reports have claimed, the actor will indeed play a role in the Scorpion King reboot and while he doesn’t know exactly how he’ll be involved, he claims that Johnson will show up in front of the camera in at least some capacity.
The Scorpion King was created for 2001’s The Mummy Returns, which marked The Rock’s first ever...
That being said, he may still have some part in the film. According to insider Daniel Richtman, despite what initial reports have claimed, the actor will indeed play a role in the Scorpion King reboot and while he doesn’t know exactly how he’ll be involved, he claims that Johnson will show up in front of the camera in at least some capacity.
The Scorpion King was created for 2001’s The Mummy Returns, which marked The Rock’s first ever...
- 11/12/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
In today’s Global Bulletin, Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing shares the trailer for Takeshi Fukunaga’s “Ainu Mosir,” Fremantle and Viacom deal on “Tough as Nails,” Eccho Rights and Born Wild team on a new output deal, King of Sunshine Productions announces two holiday musical specials for Channel 5, StudioCanal gets its second lead for “Un año, una noche,” and Amazon Prime Video scoops LatAm streaming rights for “Dignity.”
Distribution
Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing is set to launch Takeshi Fukunaga’s sophomore feature “Ainu Mosir,” a Tribeca Film Festival premiere, which garnered a special jury mention, on Nov. 17 on Netflix and in select theaters.
A coming-of-age story, “Ainu Mosir” follows 14-year-old Kanto through his world of centuries-old traditions as he questions long-standing beliefs after the loss of a parent. Set in Hokkaido, Japan among the indigenous Ainu people, the story and characters were developed with input from the community,...
Distribution
Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing is set to launch Takeshi Fukunaga’s sophomore feature “Ainu Mosir,” a Tribeca Film Festival premiere, which garnered a special jury mention, on Nov. 17 on Netflix and in select theaters.
A coming-of-age story, “Ainu Mosir” follows 14-year-old Kanto through his world of centuries-old traditions as he questions long-standing beliefs after the loss of a parent. Set in Hokkaido, Japan among the indigenous Ainu people, the story and characters were developed with input from the community,...
- 11/11/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
She's tapping in to give her take on all her favorite celebs nominated for a 2020 Pca! Saweetie vibes to the beat of her own drum, which is just one of the reasons she earned a Best New Artist of 2020 nod at this year's E! People's Choice Awards. A true icon knows that you have to give props where props are do, which is why Saweetie sat down with E! to share a few of her other favorite PCAs nominees. Tiger King fever swept the nation earlier this year, and even Saweetie fell in love with some of the stars, including Carole Baskin. "She's a gangster to me. A lowkey one," the rapper shared as part of E!'s Celeb Stan Club video series. "Because she just be handling her business....
- 11/10/2020
- E! Online
AMC Networks, the cable networks company that operates AMC, IFC, We tv, BBC America and SundanceTV, has much streaming upside left and feels good about its position in a consolidating industry, CEO Josh Sapan said on Tuesday.
Speaking during the Paley Center’s virtual Paley International Council Summit in a session entitled “Content Is Still (Yes, Still) King,” he was asked about recent industry mega-deals and what they mean for the mid-sized company.
Consolidation has been going on for 10 or 20 years despite another recent sprint, Sapan said. “We have so far been able to thrive,...
Speaking during the Paley Center’s virtual Paley International Council Summit in a session entitled “Content Is Still (Yes, Still) King,” he was asked about recent industry mega-deals and what they mean for the mid-sized company.
Consolidation has been going on for 10 or 20 years despite another recent sprint, Sapan said. “We have so far been able to thrive,...
- 11/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AMC Networks, the cable networks company that operates AMC, IFC, We tv, BBC America and SundanceTV, has much streaming upside left and feels good about its position in a consolidating industry, CEO Josh Sapan said on Tuesday.
Speaking during the Paley Center’s virtual Paley International Council Summit in a session entitled “Content Is Still (Yes, Still) King,” he was asked about recent industry mega-deals and what they mean for the mid-sized company.
Consolidation has been going on for 10 or 20 years despite another recent sprint, Sapan said. “We have so far been able to thrive,...
Speaking during the Paley Center’s virtual Paley International Council Summit in a session entitled “Content Is Still (Yes, Still) King,” he was asked about recent industry mega-deals and what they mean for the mid-sized company.
Consolidation has been going on for 10 or 20 years despite another recent sprint, Sapan said. “We have so far been able to thrive,...
- 11/10/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Creepy isn’t the same as scary.
Of course horror movies can be scary simply by using loud noises and sudden movements to make their audiences jump, but creepy is harder to pull off. To be effectively creepy, a film needs to establish a certain atmosphere; it needs to draw you in and make you care. It needs to give you something to think about when you’re trying to drop off to sleep at night; to make you wonder whether that creaking noise down the hallway was just the house settling or something lurking in the shadows. Creepy stays with you. It gives you goosebumps.
Here are 85 of the best horror movies (in no particular order) to chill your bones. Enjoy the nightmares.
Us (2019)
Jordan Peele’s follow up to his award winner Get Out is another social horror. While it might not be quite as accomplished or coherent...
Of course horror movies can be scary simply by using loud noises and sudden movements to make their audiences jump, but creepy is harder to pull off. To be effectively creepy, a film needs to establish a certain atmosphere; it needs to draw you in and make you care. It needs to give you something to think about when you’re trying to drop off to sleep at night; to make you wonder whether that creaking noise down the hallway was just the house settling or something lurking in the shadows. Creepy stays with you. It gives you goosebumps.
Here are 85 of the best horror movies (in no particular order) to chill your bones. Enjoy the nightmares.
Us (2019)
Jordan Peele’s follow up to his award winner Get Out is another social horror. While it might not be quite as accomplished or coherent...
- 10/31/2020
- by jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
We might be stuck indoors this Halloween weekend, but thankfully, the various major streaming services are on hand to keep us occupied with a monumental mountain of new content heading our way over the next few days. As it’s both the end of the month and the beginning of November, the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu and Prime Video are adding a mix of seasonal movies and TV shows today and tomorrow, and a whole load of freshly licensed titles on Sunday.
First of all, Netflix is dropping five new originals this Friday, October 30th, including a couple of horrors, like The Day of the Lord and His House. Disney Plus, meanwhile, debuts The Mandalorian‘s season 2 premiere today, along with a new episode of The Right Stuff and Nicolas Cage movie The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Elsewhere, on the 31st, HBO Max adds last year’s Black Christmas...
First of all, Netflix is dropping five new originals this Friday, October 30th, including a couple of horrors, like The Day of the Lord and His House. Disney Plus, meanwhile, debuts The Mandalorian‘s season 2 premiere today, along with a new episode of The Right Stuff and Nicolas Cage movie The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Elsewhere, on the 31st, HBO Max adds last year’s Black Christmas...
- 10/30/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Busta Rhymes previewed his soon-to-be-released album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God on Thursday with a new song, “Look Over Your Shoulder,” featuring Kendrick Lamar.
Built around a sample of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There,” the track sees the two hip-hop titans trading bars about their respective successes. Lamar stresses the importance of staying true to form and not letting outside influences distract him: “Bite no hand that feed/The culture vulture die and bleed/My focus hold these thoughts and dreams/Control this pen/Boldest lines...
Built around a sample of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There,” the track sees the two hip-hop titans trading bars about their respective successes. Lamar stresses the importance of staying true to form and not letting outside influences distract him: “Bite no hand that feed/The culture vulture die and bleed/My focus hold these thoughts and dreams/Control this pen/Boldest lines...
- 10/29/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
An official biopic of iconic blues musician B.B. King is going into pre-production in 2021, Vassal Benford, chairman of King’s estate, tells Variety. This is a separate project from “The Thrill Is On,” which is a drama about King’s friendship with drummer Michael Zanetis starring Wendell Pierce as King.
Confusion first arose when “The Wire” and “Selma” actor Pierce announced that he would play King via Twitter on Oct. 19. “We are official. Preparation has begun on a film where I will be honored to play the great B.B. King,” Pierce wrote. This led many to assume he would be playing King in a biopic retelling the late singer-guitarist’s life story.
Pierce expanded on the situation on Oct. 22, writing: “The Estate of B.B. King has requested I clarify the film ‘The Thrill Is On’ is not a biopic in the traditional sense. It is a dramatized version...
Confusion first arose when “The Wire” and “Selma” actor Pierce announced that he would play King via Twitter on Oct. 19. “We are official. Preparation has begun on a film where I will be honored to play the great B.B. King,” Pierce wrote. This led many to assume he would be playing King in a biopic retelling the late singer-guitarist’s life story.
Pierce expanded on the situation on Oct. 22, writing: “The Estate of B.B. King has requested I clarify the film ‘The Thrill Is On’ is not a biopic in the traditional sense. It is a dramatized version...
- 10/25/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, Bill Gates will participate in this year’s World Congress of Science and Factual Producers as keynote speaker, Netgem and France Channel co-create a new French content streaming platform, Storyglass announces an arts-themed podcast, “Stath Lets Flats” gets a third season at Channel 4, Damian Kavanagh leaves Tiger Aspect and James Purnell departs the BBC, and ViacomCBS Networks International promotes Lee Sears.
Keynote
The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (Wcsfp) has announced its highest-profile speaker for this year’s event in Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, who will take part in an interview with medical journalist Dr. Mercy Korir at the upcoming digital edition of Congress ’20.
Originally planned for early December in the French city of Strasbourg, Wcsfp was forced to move this year’s physical event online as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. The rescheduled event will stream Dec. 7-...
Keynote
The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (Wcsfp) has announced its highest-profile speaker for this year’s event in Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, who will take part in an interview with medical journalist Dr. Mercy Korir at the upcoming digital edition of Congress ’20.
Originally planned for early December in the French city of Strasbourg, Wcsfp was forced to move this year’s physical event online as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. The rescheduled event will stream Dec. 7-...
- 10/23/2020
- by Jamie Lang, Elsa Keslassy and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
According to writer Neil Gaiman, production has now started on the Netflix live-action TV series "Sandman", adapting DC Comic's 1998, 75-issue supernatural Vertigo title, created by Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg, depicting the 'Dream of the Endless', who rules over the world of dreams:
"...'Dream', aka 'Sandman', 'Morpheus', 'Oneiros', the 'Shaper', the 'Shaper of Form', 'Lord of the Dreaming', the 'Dream King', 'Dream-Sneak' (!), the 'Cat of Dreams', 'Murphy', 'Kai'ckul' and 'Lord L'Zoril', is the anthropomorphic personification of dreams.
"In the beginning, Morpheus is entrapped by an occult ritual and held prisoner for 70 years. He finally escapes into the modern day, avenging himself upon his captors and rebuilding his kingdom, which has fallen into disrepair in his absence.
"His initial haughty and often cruel manner begins to soften, but the challenge of undoing past sins and changing old ways is an enormous one for a being who has been set...
"...'Dream', aka 'Sandman', 'Morpheus', 'Oneiros', the 'Shaper', the 'Shaper of Form', 'Lord of the Dreaming', the 'Dream King', 'Dream-Sneak' (!), the 'Cat of Dreams', 'Murphy', 'Kai'ckul' and 'Lord L'Zoril', is the anthropomorphic personification of dreams.
"In the beginning, Morpheus is entrapped by an occult ritual and held prisoner for 70 years. He finally escapes into the modern day, avenging himself upon his captors and rebuilding his kingdom, which has fallen into disrepair in his absence.
"His initial haughty and often cruel manner begins to soften, but the challenge of undoing past sins and changing old ways is an enormous one for a being who has been set...
- 10/20/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Above: Mulan (2020)It may seem there’s no bone left to pick with Disney’s live action Mulan weeks after its release. That is, what could I possibly say that would be worthy of press after the movie had been under fire for, among other things, putting a special thanks to a local government operating concentration camps in the credits. That one is, admittedly, hard to beat. To justify the massive oversharing in a review of a Disney film for something as highbrow as Mubi's Notebook, you have to understand that my criticism for Mulan comes from a warm place deep inside my heart. So, I couldn’t just let it be. I had to join in on the group diss track, so that the circle of dissatisfaction can be complete in scale: world-view clashes next to the good ol’ "doesn’t live up to the original,” all the way to my culturally conditioned,...
- 10/19/2020
- MUBI
Gordon Haskell, the British singer, bassist, and songwriter best known for his brief stint in King Crimson and his 2001 solo hit “How Wonderful You Are,” has died. He was 74.
Haskell’s death was announced on his Facebook page Sunday, October 18th, although a cause of death was not given. “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon, a great musician and a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by so many,” the note read.
King Crimson also shared a remembrance on Twitter, paying respect to Haskell...
Haskell’s death was announced on his Facebook page Sunday, October 18th, although a cause of death was not given. “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon, a great musician and a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by so many,” the note read.
King Crimson also shared a remembrance on Twitter, paying respect to Haskell...
- 10/19/2020
- by Jon Blistein and Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
Academy Award nominated film producer Edward S. Feldman, known for producing hits such as 1985’s “Witness” and 1998’s “The Truman Show,” died Friday night Oct. 2, in Los Angeles at the age of 91, according to his spokesperson.
Feldman, whose career began during the golden age of Hollywood and lasted for over six decades, worked with such Hollywood legends as Glen Close, Debbie Reynolds, Harrison Ford, Jack Lemmon, Charlton Heston, John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Rutger Hauer, Burt Reynolds, Yul Brynner, Eddie Murphy, Mel Gibson and Gerard Depardieu. Feldman’s final film in 2002 reunited him with Harrison Ford at Paramount, “K-19 The Widowmaker,” when he decided to retire and spend more time with his family.
Feldman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for “Witness” and the BAFTA Award for Best Film for “Witness” and “The Truman Show.” In 2001, the Hollywood Film Festival honored him for Outstanding Achievement in Producing.
Born in The Bronx,...
Feldman, whose career began during the golden age of Hollywood and lasted for over six decades, worked with such Hollywood legends as Glen Close, Debbie Reynolds, Harrison Ford, Jack Lemmon, Charlton Heston, John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Rutger Hauer, Burt Reynolds, Yul Brynner, Eddie Murphy, Mel Gibson and Gerard Depardieu. Feldman’s final film in 2002 reunited him with Harrison Ford at Paramount, “K-19 The Widowmaker,” when he decided to retire and spend more time with his family.
Feldman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for “Witness” and the BAFTA Award for Best Film for “Witness” and “The Truman Show.” In 2001, the Hollywood Film Festival honored him for Outstanding Achievement in Producing.
Born in The Bronx,...
- 10/6/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Film producer Edward S. Feldman, who received an Academy Award best picture nomination for “Witness,” died on Oct. 2 in Los Angeles, according to his publicist. He was 91.
He was also nominated for BAFTA Awards for “Witness” and “The Truman Show.” In 1977, he received an Emmy nomination in the limited series category for “21 Hours at Munich” and was nominated the following year in the same category for “King.”
His feature film producing credits included “What’s the Matter With Helen?,” “Save the Tiger,” “The Other Side of the Mountain,” “Two-Minute Warning,” “The Last Married Couple in America,” “Hot Dog…The Movie,” “The Golden Child,” “Wired,” “Green Card,” the 1994 live-action “The Jungle Book,” the live-action “101 Dalmatians,” its sequel “102 Dalmatians” and “K-19: The Widowmaker.”
“Witness” starred Harrison Ford as a detective protecting a young Amish boy who becomes a target after he witnesses a murder in Philadelphia. The film received eight Oscar nominations,...
He was also nominated for BAFTA Awards for “Witness” and “The Truman Show.” In 1977, he received an Emmy nomination in the limited series category for “21 Hours at Munich” and was nominated the following year in the same category for “King.”
His feature film producing credits included “What’s the Matter With Helen?,” “Save the Tiger,” “The Other Side of the Mountain,” “Two-Minute Warning,” “The Last Married Couple in America,” “Hot Dog…The Movie,” “The Golden Child,” “Wired,” “Green Card,” the 1994 live-action “The Jungle Book,” the live-action “101 Dalmatians,” its sequel “102 Dalmatians” and “K-19: The Widowmaker.”
“Witness” starred Harrison Ford as a detective protecting a young Amish boy who becomes a target after he witnesses a murder in Philadelphia. The film received eight Oscar nominations,...
- 10/6/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
It’s remarkable what packaging can do for a film. In 2018, filmmaker Veena Sud’s second feature film bowed at the Toronto International Film Festival in the starry Galas section — other Galas that year included “First Man,” “A Star Is Born,” and “Widows” — where its heavy subject matter and high-profile placement seemed to earmark the drama as a contender to watch. First filmed under the title “Between the Earth and Sky” and based on a chilling German drama called “We Monsters,” the film promised to explore the psychological fallout of a horrible crime and the corrosive power it inflicts on a crumbling family. Sud had also locked in an exciting cast, including Joey King (pre-Emmy nomination), Peter Sarsgaard, and Mireille Enos, all the better to beef up its seeming gravitas. In short: it sounded good.
Two years after an unimpressive showing at TIFF, “The Lie” finally gets a release, rolling...
Two years after an unimpressive showing at TIFF, “The Lie” finally gets a release, rolling...
- 10/6/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Edward S. Feldman, the studio publicist turned producer who guided such films as the best picture nominee Witness, The Truman Show and The Hitcher, died Friday in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 91.
During his six-decade career, the Bronx native also produced movies including Save the Tiger (1973), an Oscar winner for Jack Lemmon; The Golden Child (1986), starring Eddie Murphy; the live-action features The Jungle Book (1994), 101 Dalmatians (1996) and 102 Dalmatians (2000); and Harrison Ford’s K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), his final film.
For television, Feldman produced such miniseries as the fact-based 1976’s 21 Hours at Munich, 1978’s King — both of which earned him Emmy ...
During his six-decade career, the Bronx native also produced movies including Save the Tiger (1973), an Oscar winner for Jack Lemmon; The Golden Child (1986), starring Eddie Murphy; the live-action features The Jungle Book (1994), 101 Dalmatians (1996) and 102 Dalmatians (2000); and Harrison Ford’s K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), his final film.
For television, Feldman produced such miniseries as the fact-based 1976’s 21 Hours at Munich, 1978’s King — both of which earned him Emmy ...
- 10/6/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Edward S. Feldman, the publicist turned producer who guided such films as the best picture nominee Witness, The Truman Show and The Hitcher, died Friday in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 91.
During his six-decade career, the Bronx native also produced movies including Save the Tiger (1973), an Oscar winner for Jack Lemmon; The Golden Child (1986), starring Eddie Murphy; the live-action features The Jungle Book (1994), 101 Dalmatians (1996) and 102 Dalmatians (2000); and Harrison Ford’s K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), his final film.
For television, Feldman produced such miniseries as the fact-based 1976’s 21 Hours at Munich, 1978’s King — both of which earned him Emmy Award ...
During his six-decade career, the Bronx native also produced movies including Save the Tiger (1973), an Oscar winner for Jack Lemmon; The Golden Child (1986), starring Eddie Murphy; the live-action features The Jungle Book (1994), 101 Dalmatians (1996) and 102 Dalmatians (2000); and Harrison Ford’s K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), his final film.
For television, Feldman produced such miniseries as the fact-based 1976’s 21 Hours at Munich, 1978’s King — both of which earned him Emmy Award ...
- 10/6/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney honored Chadwick Boseman on Thursday by unveiling a new mural of the Black Panther star at Anaheim’s Downtown Disney. The installation was created by concept artist and former Disney Imagineer Nikkolas Smith.
The inscription on the mural reads:
“As a former Disney Imagineer, I had the honor of working on a major children’s hospital initiative and Avengers Campus as my final two assignments. Seeing Chadwick’s heart for people in-person, and later discovering his courageous battle with cancer, I was inspired to create this tribute to honor his life and legacy. To us, he was and will always be T’Challa. Long Live The King.”
Boseman died August 28 at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The actor, in addition to being part of Disney’s Marvel family, also played Thurgood Marshall, James Brown and Jackie Robinson in biopics. His death sent shockwaves around Hollywood and his global fan base,...
The inscription on the mural reads:
“As a former Disney Imagineer, I had the honor of working on a major children’s hospital initiative and Avengers Campus as my final two assignments. Seeing Chadwick’s heart for people in-person, and later discovering his courageous battle with cancer, I was inspired to create this tribute to honor his life and legacy. To us, he was and will always be T’Challa. Long Live The King.”
Boseman died August 28 at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The actor, in addition to being part of Disney’s Marvel family, also played Thurgood Marshall, James Brown and Jackie Robinson in biopics. His death sent shockwaves around Hollywood and his global fan base,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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Dancing with the Stars took a night off on Monday, but now it's back with its first elimination episode! We thought we had a pretty good idea of which couples were safe and which needed to be shaking in their dancing shoes, but Season 29's second episode turned everything on its head. Stars we'd put
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- 9/23/2020
- by Lindsay MacDonald
- TVGuide - Breaking News
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We've only seen one episode of Dancing with the Stars this season, and we're already on a break? What a bummer!
If you turn on your TV ready to shimmy and shake with your favorite stars and celebs Monday night, you're going to be mighty disappointed not to see a single sequin. That's because this
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We've only seen one episode of Dancing with the Stars this season, and we're already on a break? What a bummer!
If you turn on your TV ready to shimmy and shake with your favorite stars and celebs Monday night, you're going to be mighty disappointed not to see a single sequin. That's because this
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Other Links From TVGuide.com Dancing with the StarsTom BergeronErin AndrewsTyra BanksCarrie Ann InabaLen GoodmanBruno TonioliAJ McLeanTiger King: Murder, Mayhem and MadnessSkai JacksonJustina Machado...
- 9/22/2020
- by Lindsay MacDonald
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Holy “Schitt.”
“Schitt’s Creek” made history for tiny Pop TV on Sunday night — just as that network is easing out of the original programming business — by fully sweeping the major Emmy comedy categories, including outstanding series. And meanwhile, who watches the ‘Watchmen’? Turns out, quite a few Emmy voters.
The HBO limited series also dominated this year’s 72nd Emmy Awards, landing 11 total kudos — more than any other program this year — including the outstanding limited series category, best limited series actress for Regina King, limited supporting actor for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and writing for a limited series or movie.
Then there was HBO’s fan favorite drama “Succession,” which won best drama, drama actor (Jeremy Strong), writing for a drama and directing for a drama.
That made it a huge night for the folks at Home Box Office. “Watchmen,” “Succession” and repeat winner “Last Week Tonight” gave HBO plenty of wins on the tally board,...
“Schitt’s Creek” made history for tiny Pop TV on Sunday night — just as that network is easing out of the original programming business — by fully sweeping the major Emmy comedy categories, including outstanding series. And meanwhile, who watches the ‘Watchmen’? Turns out, quite a few Emmy voters.
The HBO limited series also dominated this year’s 72nd Emmy Awards, landing 11 total kudos — more than any other program this year — including the outstanding limited series category, best limited series actress for Regina King, limited supporting actor for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and writing for a limited series or movie.
Then there was HBO’s fan favorite drama “Succession,” which won best drama, drama actor (Jeremy Strong), writing for a drama and directing for a drama.
That made it a huge night for the folks at Home Box Office. “Watchmen,” “Succession” and repeat winner “Last Week Tonight” gave HBO plenty of wins on the tally board,...
- 9/20/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Between Black is King, Lemonade and countless other projects of epic proportions, it's obvious to all that Beyoncé is a bona fide icon. One thing she's not, at least according to her eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter: A comedian. That didn't stop Bey from taking a moment to make a corny joke for a good cause, though. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Beyoncé appeared in a video on the Waco Theater Center Instagram page, in order to participate in her mother, Tina Knowles Lawson's fan-favorite series. "Why does Snoop Dogg need an umbrella?" the "Formation" singer asked while wearing a casual hoodie. "'Fo'...
- 9/20/2020
- E! Online
He’s won six NBA championships and is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time and tonight Michael Jordan helped the team behind ESPN’s The Last Dance win an Emmy.
The Last Dance beat Netflix’s Tiger King, Hulu’s Hillary, PBS’ American Masters and HBO’s McMillion$ to win Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
The category was one of the most competitive at this year’s Creative Arts Emmys and Jordan, a man who knows how to win, helped the team get over the line.
The battle was particularly competitive this year since Netflix’s series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, starring Joe Exotic and his cast of animal lovers and rivals, was, along with The Last Dance, one of the most talked about series to premiere at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown. Tiger King was shutout of all six categories it was nominated in.
The Last Dance beat Netflix’s Tiger King, Hulu’s Hillary, PBS’ American Masters and HBO’s McMillion$ to win Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
The category was one of the most competitive at this year’s Creative Arts Emmys and Jordan, a man who knows how to win, helped the team get over the line.
The battle was particularly competitive this year since Netflix’s series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, starring Joe Exotic and his cast of animal lovers and rivals, was, along with The Last Dance, one of the most talked about series to premiere at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown. Tiger King was shutout of all six categories it was nominated in.
- 9/20/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Broadway League renewed the call for dedicated federal funding for Broadway and other New York live venues today, reiterating the push for the $10 billion bipartisan Save Our Stages campaign.
“Today we are fighting hard to keep stages alive, stories told and shows going on,” Schumer said at an outdoor press conference in New York’s theater district near the Tkts Booth. The senator joked that he would demand “a Lion King’s share of federal relief” for Broadway.
Citing the $15 billion contributed by Broadway to New York’s economy last year, the 100,000 jobs, and the millions of tourists, Schumer called live performance “our pulse, our energy.” He said theater was particularly vulnerable to Covid since live venues were “the first to close under Covid and the last to open.”
Last month, Schumer endorsed the $10 billion bipartisan Save Our Stages bill co-authored by Senators Amy Klobuchar,...
“Today we are fighting hard to keep stages alive, stories told and shows going on,” Schumer said at an outdoor press conference in New York’s theater district near the Tkts Booth. The senator joked that he would demand “a Lion King’s share of federal relief” for Broadway.
Citing the $15 billion contributed by Broadway to New York’s economy last year, the 100,000 jobs, and the millions of tourists, Schumer called live performance “our pulse, our energy.” He said theater was particularly vulnerable to Covid since live venues were “the first to close under Covid and the last to open.”
Last month, Schumer endorsed the $10 billion bipartisan Save Our Stages bill co-authored by Senators Amy Klobuchar,...
- 9/18/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
This year’s crop of Drama Guest Actress nominees feature acting legends, returning Emmy favorites and a first time nominee. The guest acting categories frequently provide the biggest surprise winners each year, and those shockers often come down to a knockout episode submission. We have analyzed the submissions of each actress to give you the lowdown on which contenders might walk away with the trophy thanks to their smart episode selection. Who will win at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday, September 19? Follow the links below for each episode analysis.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Alexis Bledel, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
This is Bledel’s third Emmy nomination for playing Ofglen/Emily on Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” She won for Guest Actress on her first try in 2017 before being bumped up to Supporting Actress in 2018. This year she has submitted the Season...
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Alexis Bledel, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
This is Bledel’s third Emmy nomination for playing Ofglen/Emily on Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” She won for Guest Actress on her first try in 2017 before being bumped up to Supporting Actress in 2018. This year she has submitted the Season...
- 9/18/2020
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
If you were watching Monday’s live stream of the 2020 Creative Arts Emmys (and we were — watch our reactions here), then you definitely heard the name “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” a lot. But not when it came to the winners. Indeed, Netflix’s behemoth docu-series lost five Emmys at the virtual ceremony: directing, music composition, picture editing, sound editing and sound mixing. However, there’s still hope on the horizon as the big prize — Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series — doesn’t get handed out until Saturday, September 19.
See‘Tiger King’ directors Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin give update on possible Season 2 [Exclusive Video Interview]
During Saturday’s upcoming ceremony, “Tiger King” will face off against ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” Hulu’s “Hillary,” PBS’s “American Masters” and HBO’s “McMillion$.” None of these contenders took home any Emmys on Monday night, so it’s an even playing field heading into...
See‘Tiger King’ directors Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin give update on possible Season 2 [Exclusive Video Interview]
During Saturday’s upcoming ceremony, “Tiger King” will face off against ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” Hulu’s “Hillary,” PBS’s “American Masters” and HBO’s “McMillion$.” None of these contenders took home any Emmys on Monday night, so it’s an even playing field heading into...
- 9/15/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars” premiered its 29th season on Monday night, September 14, with a cast of 15 new celebrities. But that’s not all that’s new this season. In a year rocked by the Covid-19 pandemic, this was far from business as usual. So how did it go on night one? Scroll down for our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments and commentary as they happen.
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ winners, ranked: All 28 Mirror Ball champions from worst to best
Perhaps the biggest difference this season, above and beyond all the health precautions, is the new host. Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews were let go from the series after Bergeron had been with the show for the entirety of its run and Andrews had been alongside him for the last 11 seasons. Tyra Banks, the former host of “America’s Next Top Model” and “America’s Got Talent,” was tapped as their replacement,...
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ winners, ranked: All 28 Mirror Ball champions from worst to best
Perhaps the biggest difference this season, above and beyond all the health precautions, is the new host. Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews were let go from the series after Bergeron had been with the show for the entirety of its run and Andrews had been alongside him for the last 11 seasons. Tyra Banks, the former host of “America’s Next Top Model” and “America’s Got Talent,” was tapped as their replacement,...
- 9/14/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars” has already announced how voting will work for the season 29 premiere, including the fact that no one will be eliminated this week and that this week’s judges’ scores will be combined with next week’s scores and viewer votes to determine the first ouster of the season. But who might that unlucky celebrity be? We’ll have to wait until tonight’s season premiere to find out who will be the most vulnerable based on their scores. But the fans we’ve polled for their predictions think they already know who will be on the chopping block.
As of this writing, basketball legend Charles Oakley gets leading 4/1 odds of being eliminated from the competition first. Indeed, he does have a couple of disadvantages to overcome. At age 56, he would be the oldest Mirror Ball champion in “DWTS” history, though not by much — Donny Osmond prevailed...
As of this writing, basketball legend Charles Oakley gets leading 4/1 odds of being eliminated from the competition first. Indeed, he does have a couple of disadvantages to overcome. At age 56, he would be the oldest Mirror Ball champion in “DWTS” history, though not by much — Donny Osmond prevailed...
- 9/14/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Mulan” (Disney) likely had the greatest revenues of any feature films available in homes this weekend. At $29.99, five times or more costly than alternatives and only in its second week of availability, the big-budget remake more than ever needs PVOD to bolster its chances to recoup its cost. With disappointing initial theatrical results in China ($23 million for its initial weekend), one of the countries where it is not streaming, Disney+ interest becomes even more important.
Perhaps the Chinese fiasco could lead to Disney replicating what Universal did with “Trolls World Tour” after its second weekend of home sales. It was an earnings call (not due for several weeks now though), but that is the one time the studio has released specific numbers on one of its releases ($95 million to that point).
After a weekend where much of the media finally noticed that “Tenet” had its initial domestic gross success overstated...
Perhaps the Chinese fiasco could lead to Disney replicating what Universal did with “Trolls World Tour” after its second weekend of home sales. It was an earnings call (not due for several weeks now though), but that is the one time the studio has released specific numbers on one of its releases ($95 million to that point).
After a weekend where much of the media finally noticed that “Tenet” had its initial domestic gross success overstated...
- 9/14/2020
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Academy Award nominee Daniel Kaluuya has teamed up with Netflix for a feature film adaptation of British-Nigerian physicist-turned-author Femi Fadugba’s debut novel, “The Upper World,” the first in a planned series of novels that will be published by Penguin UK and HarperCollins US in mid-2021 and early 2022, respectively. Kaluuya will both star in and produce “The Upper World,” which, based on Fadugba’s background and stated intent, suggests a sci-fi story that might be more profound than the average.
“You may not know his name, but once you’ve read ‘The Upper World’ you won’t be able to forget it,” said Tendo Nagenda, Vice President, Netflix Films, in a press statement. “Films can impact and expand the way people see and experience life. ‘The Upper World’ will be one of those films. I’m neither from the place nor ‘time’ depicted in the pages of the debut novel.
“You may not know his name, but once you’ve read ‘The Upper World’ you won’t be able to forget it,” said Tendo Nagenda, Vice President, Netflix Films, in a press statement. “Films can impact and expand the way people see and experience life. ‘The Upper World’ will be one of those films. I’m neither from the place nor ‘time’ depicted in the pages of the debut novel.
- 8/13/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
The following contains major spoilers from the Season 1 finale of DC’s Stargirl.
The Jsa and the Isa faced off in the DC’s Stargirl Season 1 finale, all as the clock ticked down to Brainwave fully brainwashing millions.
More from TVLinePaul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder Respond to Fan's Viral Reaction to Vampire Diaries Series Finale DeathTV Ratings: Stargirl Finale Hits 5-Week Audience High, World of Dance DipsRuby Rose: Demanding Batwoman Role Became More Difficult After Back Injury
With all the gr’ups in a trance and Pat being commanded to strike out as S.T.R.I.P.E. against stepdaughter Courtney,...
The Jsa and the Isa faced off in the DC’s Stargirl Season 1 finale, all as the clock ticked down to Brainwave fully brainwashing millions.
More from TVLinePaul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder Respond to Fan's Viral Reaction to Vampire Diaries Series Finale DeathTV Ratings: Stargirl Finale Hits 5-Week Audience High, World of Dance DipsRuby Rose: Demanding Batwoman Role Became More Difficult After Back Injury
With all the gr’ups in a trance and Pat being commanded to strike out as S.T.R.I.P.E. against stepdaughter Courtney,...
- 8/12/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This article contains Stargirl spoilers.
Stargirl has been one of the few good things about 2020. Smart, impressively crafted, and full of heart, the newest addition to The CW superhero roster has been bringing us some much needed joy. Sadly, the season has ended, but it finished on a high note with an action-packed and emotional episode that tied up some loose ends, had a few shocking surprises, and opened up a lot of potential for the already announced second season that will air exclusively on The CW. Check out our review for a full rundown of the awesome episode, but we’re here to breakdown that wild ending, all those stingers, and answer some of the most burning questions that “Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two” left us with.
The Justice Society of America Rises Again
It’s hard to end a debut season that’s been...
Stargirl has been one of the few good things about 2020. Smart, impressively crafted, and full of heart, the newest addition to The CW superhero roster has been bringing us some much needed joy. Sadly, the season has ended, but it finished on a high note with an action-packed and emotional episode that tied up some loose ends, had a few shocking surprises, and opened up a lot of potential for the already announced second season that will air exclusively on The CW. Check out our review for a full rundown of the awesome episode, but we’re here to breakdown that wild ending, all those stingers, and answer some of the most burning questions that “Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two” left us with.
The Justice Society of America Rises Again
It’s hard to end a debut season that’s been...
- 8/11/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
If you haven’t spent a couple of your quarantined days marathoning Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, it’s high time you add the Netflix documentary to your list of things to do for another weekend of staying in and flattening the curve.
Tiger King dives deep into the world of independently owned exotic animal zoos across the country, focusing mostly on the larger-than-life character Joe Exotic, a big cat breeder based out of Oklahoma. Along the seven episodes, you meet the motley crew he’s assembled as his...
Tiger King dives deep into the world of independently owned exotic animal zoos across the country, focusing mostly on the larger-than-life character Joe Exotic, a big cat breeder based out of Oklahoma. Along the seven episodes, you meet the motley crew he’s assembled as his...
- 3/25/2020
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Hong Kong is always on the edge of destruction. Almost as long as it has been a city, it has been in crisis. World War II and the subsequent Chinese Civil War saw a massive contraction and then expansion of its population, flooding the then-colony with an nigh unsustainable number of refugees. They were packed into hellishly inadequate housing and given jobs (when they could find them) at the lowest rungs of laissez-faire industry. As one generation transitioned to another and the colony’s economy boomed, massive scandals came to light of corruption and interconnection between the police force and the criminal gangs that dominated the still-nightmarish warrens where the city’s poor still lived. Then, in 1984, the British and Chinese governments agreed that Hong Kong would be returned to Mainland control before the end of the century. This set the clock ticking on the potential end of all that Hong Kongers had built,...
- 3/5/2020
- MUBI
Candyman
It starts with an urban legend: repeat the name Candyman in the mirror five times and he’s summoned – to kill you. When Anthony McCoy (portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) explains this to his girlfriend Brianna (portrayed by Teyonah Parris), she can’t imagine anyone doing such a thing. Cut to a scene of highschool girls chanting in the bathroom and Candyman’s legend is brutally proven. Daring teenagers aren’t the only ones drawn to Candyman – McCoy’s artistic career becomes intertwined with Candyman’s legacy. Making haunting...
It starts with an urban legend: repeat the name Candyman in the mirror five times and he’s summoned – to kill you. When Anthony McCoy (portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) explains this to his girlfriend Brianna (portrayed by Teyonah Parris), she can’t imagine anyone doing such a thing. Cut to a scene of highschool girls chanting in the bathroom and Candyman’s legend is brutally proven. Daring teenagers aren’t the only ones drawn to Candyman – McCoy’s artistic career becomes intertwined with Candyman’s legacy. Making haunting...
- 2/29/2020
- by Natalli Amato
- Rollingstone.com
Donald Trump may not be able to overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, but the post-Oscars ride of Parasite is continuing full steam ahead. Despite the film already being available on home video and digital, its box office continues to skyrocket and it has now been digitally remastered into the IMAX format, opening today for a one-week run in over 200 IMAX locations across the U.S. and Canda. (See locations here.) As the film continues its run, the stars of Bong Joon Ho’s films are now looking ahead to their next projects.
A massive star even before Parasite took the world by storm, Song Kang-ho took a bit of a break in order to promote his film and now he’s back, having announced his first role since his Palme d’Or winner. Variety reports he’ll be teaming with two other icons, Jeon Do-yeon (Secret Sunshine) and...
A massive star even before Parasite took the world by storm, Song Kang-ho took a bit of a break in order to promote his film and now he’s back, having announced his first role since his Palme d’Or winner. Variety reports he’ll be teaming with two other icons, Jeon Do-yeon (Secret Sunshine) and...
- 2/21/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Veteran sportscaster Lesley Visser will be honored with the lifetime achievement award at this year’s 41st annual Sports Emmys. It reps the first time a woman has received the accolade.
“To be a pioneer at nearly every juncture of sports reporting isn’t easy despite how Lesley Visser makes it look, said Justine Gubar, executive director, Sports Emmy Awards. “Lesley has spent her career serving as an unparalleled role model and mentor to countless up-and-coming journalists including myself. Her generous spirit, breadth and depth of knowledge, and professionalism shine in our industry and the National Academy could not be more thrilled to honor Lesley with our Lifetime Achievement Award for Sports.”
Visser already boasts several major honors, including the first woman enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as being named to the Sportswriters Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She also...
“To be a pioneer at nearly every juncture of sports reporting isn’t easy despite how Lesley Visser makes it look, said Justine Gubar, executive director, Sports Emmy Awards. “Lesley has spent her career serving as an unparalleled role model and mentor to countless up-and-coming journalists including myself. Her generous spirit, breadth and depth of knowledge, and professionalism shine in our industry and the National Academy could not be more thrilled to honor Lesley with our Lifetime Achievement Award for Sports.”
Visser already boasts several major honors, including the first woman enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as being named to the Sportswriters Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She also...
- 2/20/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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