If you were hoping the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise would return, I wouldn’t hold your breath. Eddie Redmayne, who stars in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as Newt Scamander, gave a less-than-optimistic update while speaking with ComicBook.com.
“I think they probably have [seen the last of Newt],” Redmayne said. “That was a very frank answer, but yeah. And that’s as far as I know. I mean, you’d have to speak to the people at Warner Bros. and J.K Rowling, but as far as I know, that’s it. I think he may come back in a glimpse in the Universal world in Florida that they’re opening up, in which you may catch a glimpse of what he was up to in Paris.“
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them got the franchise off to a good start, grossing $811 million worldwide. Unfortunately, the sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,...
“I think they probably have [seen the last of Newt],” Redmayne said. “That was a very frank answer, but yeah. And that’s as far as I know. I mean, you’d have to speak to the people at Warner Bros. and J.K Rowling, but as far as I know, that’s it. I think he may come back in a glimpse in the Universal world in Florida that they’re opening up, in which you may catch a glimpse of what he was up to in Paris.“
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them got the franchise off to a good start, grossing $811 million worldwide. Unfortunately, the sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Fantastic Beasts Franchise At The Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video)
Harry Potter films have been a big part of many people’s growing period. Kids grew up with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint watching them in the franchise. So, when the spin-off prequel franchise was announced, people were eager to watch it. There have been a lot of controversies around them, mainly because of Johnny Depp and Ezra Miller. However, the franchise star, Eddie Redmayne, recently hinted that the series won’t return with any other films, so let’s look at how much the franchise has earned with its trilogy. Scroll below for the deets.
It marks the second film series in the Wizarding World shared universe media franchise. It features Eddie in the lead role of Newt Scamander and Jude Law as a young Dumbledore. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Mads Mikkelson appeared as Gellert Grindelwald.
Harry Potter films have been a big part of many people’s growing period. Kids grew up with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint watching them in the franchise. So, when the spin-off prequel franchise was announced, people were eager to watch it. There have been a lot of controversies around them, mainly because of Johnny Depp and Ezra Miller. However, the franchise star, Eddie Redmayne, recently hinted that the series won’t return with any other films, so let’s look at how much the franchise has earned with its trilogy. Scroll below for the deets.
It marks the second film series in the Wizarding World shared universe media franchise. It features Eddie in the lead role of Newt Scamander and Jude Law as a young Dumbledore. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Mads Mikkelson appeared as Gellert Grindelwald.
- 10/30/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Eddie Redmayne says the audience has most likely seen the last of Newt Scamander, the character he played in the Fantastic Beasts film series.
The actor said in a new interview that the series is possibly over, but fans will maybe get a “glimpse” of what Newt has been up to following the trilogy of films.
“I think they probably have,” Redmayne told ComicBook about whether the audience had seen the last of Newt. “That was a very frank answer, but yeah. And that’s as far as I know. I mean, you’d have to speak to the people at Warner Bros. and J.K Rowling, but as far as I know, that’s it.”
Redmayne also teased, “I think he may come back in a glimpse in the Universal world in Florida that they’re opening up, in which you may catch a glimpse of what he was up to in Paris.
The actor said in a new interview that the series is possibly over, but fans will maybe get a “glimpse” of what Newt has been up to following the trilogy of films.
“I think they probably have,” Redmayne told ComicBook about whether the audience had seen the last of Newt. “That was a very frank answer, but yeah. And that’s as far as I know. I mean, you’d have to speak to the people at Warner Bros. and J.K Rowling, but as far as I know, that’s it.”
Redmayne also teased, “I think he may come back in a glimpse in the Universal world in Florida that they’re opening up, in which you may catch a glimpse of what he was up to in Paris.
- 10/30/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in November. The Peacock November 2024 schedule includes The Day of the Jackal, starring Eddie Redmayne as a highly elusive assassin who meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer (Lashana Lynch).
For true crime aficionados, Making Manson unearths new revelations in the story behind one of history’s most infamous criminals – in his own words. Plus, the dark comedic thriller Based on a True Story, starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, makes a killer return for season 2.
The Day of the Jackal
Also this month, four girlfriends take a girl’s trip to Vietnam in the new unscripted series Eat Slay Love, where the spirituality, hospitality, and beauty of Vietnam help the ladies heal from heartache, strengthen friendships, and reevaluate their priorities back at home.
Hold on tight! Blockbuster...
For true crime aficionados, Making Manson unearths new revelations in the story behind one of history’s most infamous criminals – in his own words. Plus, the dark comedic thriller Based on a True Story, starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, makes a killer return for season 2.
The Day of the Jackal
Also this month, four girlfriends take a girl’s trip to Vietnam in the new unscripted series Eat Slay Love, where the spirituality, hospitality, and beauty of Vietnam help the ladies heal from heartache, strengthen friendships, and reevaluate their priorities back at home.
Hold on tight! Blockbuster...
- 10/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Gotham is expanding in “The Penguin” and that means a lot of familiar names, but new faces. In some cases, it means new names too.
Premiering on HBO on Thursday, September 19, “The Penguin” takes place just a few weeks after the events of “The Batman,” but centers on crime boss Oz Cobb — better known as the Penguin. With Gotham effectively in ruins, it’s a race to see who can control the streets, and he thinks his time has come.
That becomes a bit harder, though, when Sofia Falcone, daughter of Carmine Falcone, unexpectedly returns from Arkham Asylum.
We won’t spoil anything, but here are the major players you’ll need to keep up with.
“The Penguin” (Max) Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell)
He makes a total hair and makeup transformation for the role, but yes, that’s Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, a.k.a The Penguin. The Oscar-nominated...
Premiering on HBO on Thursday, September 19, “The Penguin” takes place just a few weeks after the events of “The Batman,” but centers on crime boss Oz Cobb — better known as the Penguin. With Gotham effectively in ruins, it’s a race to see who can control the streets, and he thinks his time has come.
That becomes a bit harder, though, when Sofia Falcone, daughter of Carmine Falcone, unexpectedly returns from Arkham Asylum.
We won’t spoil anything, but here are the major players you’ll need to keep up with.
“The Penguin” (Max) Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell)
He makes a total hair and makeup transformation for the role, but yes, that’s Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, a.k.a The Penguin. The Oscar-nominated...
- 9/20/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Watching the films of Johnny Depp is a fraught exercise in 2024. Depp has been frequently in trouble with the law throughout his career, having gotten into fights, having threatened paparazzi, and having once trashed a hotel room. A lot of Depp's early temper problems were likely connected to his admitted alcoholism, something he wrestled with for a long span of his life. Depp's highly publicized separation from his wife Amber Heard also caused a media firestorm, leading to mutual accusations of physical abuse, more drug use, and a lot of bad blood. Both Depp and Heard were found guilty of defamation.
Many have come to refuse Depp's movies altogether, hating the abuse he visited upon Heard. Ever since 2018, Depp has appeared in the public eye less and less frequently. His film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" wasn't a big hit, and his character was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen in the follow-up.
Many have come to refuse Depp's movies altogether, hating the abuse he visited upon Heard. Ever since 2018, Depp has appeared in the public eye less and less frequently. His film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" wasn't a big hit, and his character was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen in the follow-up.
- 9/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in September. The Peacock September 2024 schedule includes Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, which tells the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca”).
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie on September 11 (all nine seasons are currently streaming on Peacock). Plus, get a double dose of housewife realness with the two-part reunion of The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 uncensored on September 11 and 18, and the season five premiere of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on September 19.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
September also brings the spooks! Peacock’s “Face Your Fears” horror collection starts to roll out on the 1st, with more than 75+ Halloween titles arriving in September alone,...
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie on September 11 (all nine seasons are currently streaming on Peacock). Plus, get a double dose of housewife realness with the two-part reunion of The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 uncensored on September 11 and 18, and the season five premiere of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on September 19.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
September also brings the spooks! Peacock’s “Face Your Fears” horror collection starts to roll out on the 1st, with more than 75+ Halloween titles arriving in September alone,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Spooky season is nearly here.
And Peacock, Universal’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform, has just unveiled its Halloween programming line-up, full of tricks and treats from the studio’s back catalog, as well as two new series (“Teacup” and “Hysteria!”) for some fresh scares.
In 2022 and ’23, there was at least one big Blumhouse movie that simultaneously debuted on Peacock — in ’22, it was David Gordon Green’s trilogy-capping “Halloween Ends” and last year, it was the video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy’s”. This year doesn’t have anything quite like that, but it’s still a powerful collection of titles for every viewer.
The Sept. 1 batch includes classics like “Bride of Frankenstein,” “It Came From Outer Space” and “Werewolf of London;” 1980s favorites like “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” “The Funhouse” and “The Thing;” along with more modern hits like the original “Candyman,” Jordan Peele’s “Us” and several entries in the “Saw” franchise.
And Peacock, Universal’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform, has just unveiled its Halloween programming line-up, full of tricks and treats from the studio’s back catalog, as well as two new series (“Teacup” and “Hysteria!”) for some fresh scares.
In 2022 and ’23, there was at least one big Blumhouse movie that simultaneously debuted on Peacock — in ’22, it was David Gordon Green’s trilogy-capping “Halloween Ends” and last year, it was the video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy’s”. This year doesn’t have anything quite like that, but it’s still a powerful collection of titles for every viewer.
The Sept. 1 batch includes classics like “Bride of Frankenstein,” “It Came From Outer Space” and “Werewolf of London;” 1980s favorites like “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” “The Funhouse” and “The Thing;” along with more modern hits like the original “Candyman,” Jordan Peele’s “Us” and several entries in the “Saw” franchise.
- 8/20/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Watch the Trailer for Y2K: "On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy."
Directed by Kyle Mooney Written by Kyle Mooney & Evan Winter Produced by Evan Winter, Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin, Chris Storer, Cooper Wehde
Y2K - In Theaters on December 6, 2024
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Prime Video Orders Frightening Two-Part Competition Baking Special Killer Cakes from Blumhouse Television and High Noon Entertainment: "Prime Video announced it has ordered the new deliciously-gory, competition baking show, Killer Cakes. The Thursday, October 8, premiere date was also revealed and first-look images. The entire two-part special is set to debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
From horror visionaries Blumhouse Television, and Cake Boss creators High Noon Entertainment, Killer Cakes is a one-of-a-kind competition show where bakers with...
Directed by Kyle Mooney Written by Kyle Mooney & Evan Winter Produced by Evan Winter, Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin, Chris Storer, Cooper Wehde
Y2K - In Theaters on December 6, 2024
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Prime Video Orders Frightening Two-Part Competition Baking Special Killer Cakes from Blumhouse Television and High Noon Entertainment: "Prime Video announced it has ordered the new deliciously-gory, competition baking show, Killer Cakes. The Thursday, October 8, premiere date was also revealed and first-look images. The entire two-part special is set to debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
From horror visionaries Blumhouse Television, and Cake Boss creators High Noon Entertainment, Killer Cakes is a one-of-a-kind competition show where bakers with...
- 8/20/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
This year, Peacock is bringing everything you need to face your fears, with more than 150 new Halloween titles heading to the service through October.
From Universal classics like Frankenstein, The Raven, and Phantom of the Opera to nostalgic favorites like Child’s Play, The Craft, and Candyman to frightening franchises like Saw, The Purge, and Leprechaun, and the best of Blumhouse like Get Out, Halloween Kills, and Happy Death Day, Peacock has all the titles to get you into the Halloween spirit.
Two new originals – James Wan’s horror series Teacup and the satanic panic thriller Hysteria! – and The Mouse Trap‘s streaming debut will also be available.
Peacock Halloween 2024 Lineup
Peacock Originals
October 10: Teacup (Peacock Original)
New Episodes: October 17, October 24; Finale: October 31
Teacup follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. Inspired by...
From Universal classics like Frankenstein, The Raven, and Phantom of the Opera to nostalgic favorites like Child’s Play, The Craft, and Candyman to frightening franchises like Saw, The Purge, and Leprechaun, and the best of Blumhouse like Get Out, Halloween Kills, and Happy Death Day, Peacock has all the titles to get you into the Halloween spirit.
Two new originals – James Wan’s horror series Teacup and the satanic panic thriller Hysteria! – and The Mouse Trap‘s streaming debut will also be available.
Peacock Halloween 2024 Lineup
Peacock Originals
October 10: Teacup (Peacock Original)
New Episodes: October 17, October 24; Finale: October 31
Teacup follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. Inspired by...
- 8/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Peacock invites you to face your fears this Halloween with more than 150 new horror titles headed to the streaming service from September 1 straight through All Hallow’s Eve.
From Universal classics, like Frankenstein, The Raven and Phantom Of The Opera, and nostalgic favorites, like Child’S Play, The Craft and Candyman, to frightening franchises, like Saw, The Purge and Leprechaun, and the best of Blumhouse, like Get Out, Halloween Kills and Happy Death Day, Peacock aims to be “your Halloween HQ with a full spectrum of scares to enjoy.”
Not to mention, two new originals – James Wan’s horror series, Teacup, and satanic panic thriller, Hysteria! – as well as the streaming debut of The Mouse Trap.
Here’s the full Halloween 2024 lineup from Peacock…
September 1
30 Days Of Night (2007)
Amityville II: The Possession
Amityville 3-D
The Amityville Harvest
Amityville Moon
The Amityville Uprising
Bride Of Frankenstein
Candyman (1992)
Child’s Play (1988)
The Creature Walks Among Us...
From Universal classics, like Frankenstein, The Raven and Phantom Of The Opera, and nostalgic favorites, like Child’S Play, The Craft and Candyman, to frightening franchises, like Saw, The Purge and Leprechaun, and the best of Blumhouse, like Get Out, Halloween Kills and Happy Death Day, Peacock aims to be “your Halloween HQ with a full spectrum of scares to enjoy.”
Not to mention, two new originals – James Wan’s horror series, Teacup, and satanic panic thriller, Hysteria! – as well as the streaming debut of The Mouse Trap.
Here’s the full Halloween 2024 lineup from Peacock…
September 1
30 Days Of Night (2007)
Amityville II: The Possession
Amityville 3-D
The Amityville Harvest
Amityville Moon
The Amityville Uprising
Bride Of Frankenstein
Candyman (1992)
Child’s Play (1988)
The Creature Walks Among Us...
- 8/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Peacock was the underdog streaming service of the summer with the broadcast of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Now, NBCUniversal’s little streamer that could is gearing up to be the primo destination for spooky season. On Tuesday, Peacock declared its intent to “be your Halloween HQ” this year with the addition...
- 8/20/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Producer David Heyman returned with Eddie Redmayne’s Fantastic Beasts franchise as a way of reviving the beloved Wizarding World, after the satisfying end of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter franchise. But surprisingly, Heyman had way different plans for the films, compared to what we eventually saw on screen.
Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander | image: Warner Bros.
According to David Heyman, while he was planning on returning to the Harry Potter universe, he had wished to return with the character of Newt Scamander. But here comes the twist, Heyman had initially planned on making a documentary-style film that would take audiences on a journey with the character in his search for his magical beasts.
David Heyman’s Original Plans for Eddie Redmayne’s Fantastic Beasts Films
Being involved with Daniel Radcliffe‘s Harry Potter film franchise since its very beginning, David Heyman has produced all eight films released from 2001 through 2011. Thereafter,...
Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander | image: Warner Bros.
According to David Heyman, while he was planning on returning to the Harry Potter universe, he had wished to return with the character of Newt Scamander. But here comes the twist, Heyman had initially planned on making a documentary-style film that would take audiences on a journey with the character in his search for his magical beasts.
David Heyman’s Original Plans for Eddie Redmayne’s Fantastic Beasts Films
Being involved with Daniel Radcliffe‘s Harry Potter film franchise since its very beginning, David Heyman has produced all eight films released from 2001 through 2011. Thereafter,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The phenomenally talented Emma Watson who became synonymous with the Harry Potter franchise didn’t succeed out of the blue. Initially harboring a passion for acting through school plays, Watson prepared herself for the franchise by spending consecutive hours going over her audition and perfecting it.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | image: Warner Bros.
However, surprisingly, her first screen test was perhaps the only time she watched herself perform, for Emma Watson wasn’t comfortable with seeing herself on screen. Like many Hollywood actors including Johnny Depp, Watson claimed to be nervous to watch her performance on screen. But then one Harry Potter star offered her some sound advice that helped her overcome her fear.
Maggie Smith’s Golden Advice Helped Emma Watson in the Long Run
Emma Watson‘s rise to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise initially...
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | image: Warner Bros.
However, surprisingly, her first screen test was perhaps the only time she watched herself perform, for Emma Watson wasn’t comfortable with seeing herself on screen. Like many Hollywood actors including Johnny Depp, Watson claimed to be nervous to watch her performance on screen. But then one Harry Potter star offered her some sound advice that helped her overcome her fear.
Maggie Smith’s Golden Advice Helped Emma Watson in the Long Run
Emma Watson‘s rise to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise initially...
- 8/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Universal Orlando has unveiled the details of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – one of five themed lands coming to Universal’s Epic Universe in 2025.
Back in January, Universal dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement, Universal identified five themed lands which will make up the resort’s fourth theme park, joining Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay water theme park.
The themed lands of Epic Universe will include:
Celestial Park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Super Nintendo World Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dark Universe
Here are all the details about the reveal of the final realm of Universal’s Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
Pardon my French, but there...
Back in January, Universal dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement, Universal identified five themed lands which will make up the resort’s fourth theme park, joining Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay water theme park.
The themed lands of Epic Universe will include:
Celestial Park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Super Nintendo World Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dark Universe
Here are all the details about the reveal of the final realm of Universal’s Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
Pardon my French, but there...
- 7/31/2024
- by James Smith
- Pirates & Princesses
Johnny Depp’s Last 10 Films At The Box Office. (Photo Credit – YouTube)
A very happy birthday to our Hollywood superstar – Johnny Depp, who’s been through thick and thin but never gave up. He was at the peak of his career when his ex-wife, Amber Heard, accused him of domestic violence. It was inevitable for his career to suffer a fall, and it did! And it’s not us, but the box office numbers are proving so! Scroll below for a detailed analysis.
Many wouldn’t know, but Depp has always wanted to be a renowned musician. He began his acting career as a means to pay his bills. 21 Jump Street, Edward Scissorhands, and A Nightmare on Elm Street were some of the films that brought him immense fame. But the real game-changer was Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
Johnny Depp is an undisputed superstar today.
A very happy birthday to our Hollywood superstar – Johnny Depp, who’s been through thick and thin but never gave up. He was at the peak of his career when his ex-wife, Amber Heard, accused him of domestic violence. It was inevitable for his career to suffer a fall, and it did! And it’s not us, but the box office numbers are proving so! Scroll below for a detailed analysis.
Many wouldn’t know, but Depp has always wanted to be a renowned musician. He began his acting career as a means to pay his bills. 21 Jump Street, Edward Scissorhands, and A Nightmare on Elm Street were some of the films that brought him immense fame. But the real game-changer was Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
Johnny Depp is an undisputed superstar today.
- 6/9/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Legendary filmmaker and master of the plot twist, M. Night Shyamalan, acts as producer for this serviceable horror offering from his daughter Ishana Night Shyamalan. Titled The Watched in the UK and Ireland – it is known by The Watchers elsewhere – the film is an adaptation of the gothic novel by the same name by Irish writer A. M. Shine.
The film stars Dakota Fanning, Olwen Fouéré, Georgina Campbell (Barbarian) and Oliver Finnegan (Outlander).
Mina (Fanning), a troubled young artist working in a pet shop in the Republic of Ireland is tasked with delivering a parrot bought by a customer on the other side of the country. A couple of hours into her journey, Mina gets stranded in an mysterious, untouched forest when her car breaks down.
Lost in the forest with the sun about to set, Mina becomes the target of mysterious creatures. When she comes across a shelter in the forest,...
The film stars Dakota Fanning, Olwen Fouéré, Georgina Campbell (Barbarian) and Oliver Finnegan (Outlander).
Mina (Fanning), a troubled young artist working in a pet shop in the Republic of Ireland is tasked with delivering a parrot bought by a customer on the other side of the country. A couple of hours into her journey, Mina gets stranded in an mysterious, untouched forest when her car breaks down.
Lost in the forest with the sun about to set, Mina becomes the target of mysterious creatures. When she comes across a shelter in the forest,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It’s been one year since Columbia Pictures / Screen Gems brought The Pope’s Exorcist (read our review Here), a supernatural thriller starring Russell Crowe, to theatres. Just two weeks after the film was released, our friends at Bloody Disgusting heard that a sequel was in development… but then things went quiet for a while. Crowe recently said that The Pope’s Exorcist was meant to kick off a trilogy, but the franchise’s progress had been slowed down by “a change of studio heads.” Things have apparently been worked out, though, because producer Jeff Katz of Worldwide Katz has just taken to social media to announce that the Pope’s Exorcist sequel has been given the greenlight!
Katz wrote, “Amorth Nation — I just got the call. It’S Officially Happening!!! “È un seguito, amici miei.”* Thank you to the amazing #ThePopesExorcist fans. You made this happen. Gas up your Lambretta – and get ready to ride.
Katz wrote, “Amorth Nation — I just got the call. It’S Officially Happening!!! “È un seguito, amici miei.”* Thank you to the amazing #ThePopesExorcist fans. You made this happen. Gas up your Lambretta – and get ready to ride.
- 5/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Don’t get us wrong, we all love our fair share of fan service in movies and TV shows. It’s always nice to see some familiar faces (or hear familiar names) as it makes any fictional world feel more interconnected and brings that silly warm feeling of comfort and nostalgia. We have decidedly nothing against a little bit of fan service.
But we do mind unnecessary, inexcusable, and utterly stupid timeline decisions.
Professor McGonagall Appeared in The Crimes of Grindelwald
The Fantastic Beasts movies were thriving on fan service — or rather, they would have been thriving on fan service if they could offer anything apart from fan service. There was no way in the world to tell a story about Grindelwald and Dumbledore without, well, Dumbledore himself, sure; but having Jude Law play the man who canonically looks 50 years older in a few in-universe years’ time was… Rather daft.
But we do mind unnecessary, inexcusable, and utterly stupid timeline decisions.
Professor McGonagall Appeared in The Crimes of Grindelwald
The Fantastic Beasts movies were thriving on fan service — or rather, they would have been thriving on fan service if they could offer anything apart from fan service. There was no way in the world to tell a story about Grindelwald and Dumbledore without, well, Dumbledore himself, sure; but having Jude Law play the man who canonically looks 50 years older in a few in-universe years’ time was… Rather daft.
- 4/27/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Paramount Pictures announced Tuesday that Courtney D. Armstrong has been named chief operating officer for the studio. He will continue to report to Brian Robbins, Paramount Pictures’ president and CEO.
In his new role, Armstrong will oversee all day-to-day operations across business affairs, legal and business development for the studio’s live action, animation and studio group divisions. Previously, Armstrong served as the studio’s president of business affairs and administration, overseeing all business and legal affairs for the studio’s live action and animation production divisions, as well as leading the studio’s business development team.
“Courtney is one of the most well-respected and brilliant minds in the industry, and he has been invaluable in shaping, guiding, and leading all facets of our business dealings, as well as the strategic priorities for the company,” Robbins said in a statement. “There is no one better poised to lead our studio’s operations,...
In his new role, Armstrong will oversee all day-to-day operations across business affairs, legal and business development for the studio’s live action, animation and studio group divisions. Previously, Armstrong served as the studio’s president of business affairs and administration, overseeing all business and legal affairs for the studio’s live action and animation production divisions, as well as leading the studio’s business development team.
“Courtney is one of the most well-respected and brilliant minds in the industry, and he has been invaluable in shaping, guiding, and leading all facets of our business dealings, as well as the strategic priorities for the company,” Robbins said in a statement. “There is no one better poised to lead our studio’s operations,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been almost exactly one year since Columbia Pictures / Screen Gems brought The Pope’s Exorcist (read our review Here), a supernatural thriller starring Russell Crowe, to theatres. Just two weeks after the film was released, our friends at Bloody Disgusting heard that a sequel was in development… but everything has been quiet since then. During a recent interview with The Six O’Clock Show, Crowe confirmed that a sequel is in development – and that The Pope’s Exorcist was actually meant to be chapter one in a trilogy!
As it turns out, things have been quiet on the Pope’s Exorcist front because there was a behind-the-scenes shake-up with the studio executives, but it sounds like Crowe still has hopes that the trilogy is going to happen. He told The Six O’Clock Show (with thanks to MovieWeb for the transcription), “(A sequel) is in discussion at the moment. The...
As it turns out, things have been quiet on the Pope’s Exorcist front because there was a behind-the-scenes shake-up with the studio executives, but it sounds like Crowe still has hopes that the trilogy is going to happen. He told The Six O’Clock Show (with thanks to MovieWeb for the transcription), “(A sequel) is in discussion at the moment. The...
- 4/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
There’s probably no better evidence of the modern social and cultural difference between Europe and North America than in the French film, “Jeanne du Barry.” Written, directed, and produced by French filmmaker/actress Maïwenn and starring herself and Johnny Depp, just by Depp’s participation, it became something of a controversial movie in North America.
In the United States, despite winning his defamation trial lawsuit against Amber Heard, Depp is still essentially persona non-grata following his many controversies and the tabloid-heavy divorce reports that led to that infamous trial.
Continue reading ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ Trailer: Johnny Depp Mounts A Comeback In Maïwenn’s Period Drama Coming In May at The Playlist.
In the United States, despite winning his defamation trial lawsuit against Amber Heard, Depp is still essentially persona non-grata following his many controversies and the tabloid-heavy divorce reports that led to that infamous trial.
Continue reading ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ Trailer: Johnny Depp Mounts A Comeback In Maïwenn’s Period Drama Coming In May at The Playlist.
- 4/2/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Johnny Depp was a Hollywood royalty before it all came crumbling down in 2018. His ex-wife, Amber Heard, wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post titled: “Amber Heard: I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture’s wrath. That has to change.” The op-ed was the start of the end of Johnny Depp as we knew him, at least for a while.
Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
The 60-year-old actor was slandered by the media, but he was not someone to sit back in silence while the media dragged him to hell and back. After he won the lawsuit against Heard, things started to change for the better. Depp later revealed why Hollywood made an enemy out of him
Johnny Depp’s Life Turned Into a Horror Fiction
Soon after the op-ed came out, Johnny Depp was booted off multiple projects – including Disney’s...
Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
The 60-year-old actor was slandered by the media, but he was not someone to sit back in silence while the media dragged him to hell and back. After he won the lawsuit against Heard, things started to change for the better. Depp later revealed why Hollywood made an enemy out of him
Johnny Depp’s Life Turned Into a Horror Fiction
Soon after the op-ed came out, Johnny Depp was booted off multiple projects – including Disney’s...
- 3/27/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The Johnny Depp film “Jeanne du Barry” from director and star (and producer and co-writer) Maïwenn will open in U.S. theaters on May 2 as part of a special engagement via Fathom Events and distributor Vertical.
The film will open exclusively in more than 500 U.S. theaters on May 2, 2024, with the possibility that the film could run longer than its “limited” engagement if it’s a success. The first big theatrical release of May 2024 is 20th Century’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which will command many more screens beginning May 10.
“Jeanne du Barry” was the opening night film at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and was a modest box office hit, grossing $13 million outside of the states. Vertical picked it up last June but has yet to release it here.
With more than 500 screens in tow, the movie will be the widest opening for Depp in the U.
The film will open exclusively in more than 500 U.S. theaters on May 2, 2024, with the possibility that the film could run longer than its “limited” engagement if it’s a success. The first big theatrical release of May 2024 is 20th Century’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which will command many more screens beginning May 10.
“Jeanne du Barry” was the opening night film at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and was a modest box office hit, grossing $13 million outside of the states. Vertical picked it up last June but has yet to release it here.
With more than 500 screens in tow, the movie will be the widest opening for Depp in the U.
- 3/6/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Updated: Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love brought folks together around the world in its opening frame, singing up a sweet estimated $80M global bow. After coming on strong in early overseas play this week, and as audiences turned a deaf ear to critics, the international box office portion of that is $29M, landing well ahead of expectations.
The Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed biopic is out in 47 overseas markets and on a like-for-like basis including previews is 14% above Elvis and 12% above Rocketman for the same grouping, making it the second biggest music biopic opening behind only Bohemian Rhapsody.
Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, currently attending the BAFTA Film Awards here in London, Bob Marley: One Love opened at No. 1 in 13 markets and set new opening-day records for a music biopic in the UK and France among others.
In Jamaica, it now holds the record for the biggest film opening of all time.
The Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed biopic is out in 47 overseas markets and on a like-for-like basis including previews is 14% above Elvis and 12% above Rocketman for the same grouping, making it the second biggest music biopic opening behind only Bohemian Rhapsody.
Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, currently attending the BAFTA Film Awards here in London, Bob Marley: One Love opened at No. 1 in 13 markets and set new opening-day records for a music biopic in the UK and France among others.
In Jamaica, it now holds the record for the biggest film opening of all time.
- 2/18/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ series “Masters of the Air” is the third collaboration from the team behind HBO’s “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific.” Trio Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Steven Spielberg produced the nine-part World War II epic series, which spotlights the men who fought in the 8th Air Force, specifically the men of the 100th Bomb Group. The vivid and vital story finds roots in the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller.
The crew of a typical Eighth Air Force heavy bomber plane included ten men — a pilot and his co-pilot flying the B17, the navigator and the bombardier in the machine’s nose, the flight engineer behind the pilot, the radio operator, two waist gunners, a ball turret gunner and a tail gunner. Not to mention the men who strategized from the bases, the plane engineers and Tuskegee airmen or Royal Airforce pilots who feature in this story.
The crew of a typical Eighth Air Force heavy bomber plane included ten men — a pilot and his co-pilot flying the B17, the navigator and the bombardier in the machine’s nose, the flight engineer behind the pilot, the radio operator, two waist gunners, a ball turret gunner and a tail gunner. Not to mention the men who strategized from the bases, the plane engineers and Tuskegee airmen or Royal Airforce pilots who feature in this story.
- 1/26/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
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The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of Max, who lost all eight films back in 2022.
As of this writing, all eight films in the beloved franchise are exclusively available to stream on Peacock, featuring deleted and extended scenes that were cut out of the original theatrical releases. Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,...
The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of Max, who lost all eight films back in 2022.
As of this writing, all eight films in the beloved franchise are exclusively available to stream on Peacock, featuring deleted and extended scenes that were cut out of the original theatrical releases. Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Callum Turner first started getting noticed in the U.S. with a supporting turn in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (he played Theseus, brother of Eddie Redmayne’s Newt). But this year, the 33-year-old Brit, who started his career modeling for Reebok and Burberry, is headlining a pair of projects — one in the water, the other in the air — that make him impossible to miss.
First up is a leading role The Boys in the Boat, George Clooney’s just-released Depression-era drama about the U.S. rowing team in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Then, arriving on Apple TV+ on Jan. 26, there’s Masters of the Air, a nine-episode, $250 million World War II aviation epic produced by the same team behind Band of Brothers (that’d be Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks), in which Turner and a cast of other ascendant stars — Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan — portray members of...
First up is a leading role The Boys in the Boat, George Clooney’s just-released Depression-era drama about the U.S. rowing team in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Then, arriving on Apple TV+ on Jan. 26, there’s Masters of the Air, a nine-episode, $250 million World War II aviation epic produced by the same team behind Band of Brothers (that’d be Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks), in which Turner and a cast of other ascendant stars — Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan — portray members of...
- 1/8/2024
- by Seija Rankin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" ("Sorcerer's Stone" here in the States) was first published in June of 1997. It was written by author J.K. Rowling, long before she had been driven mad by an infuriating streak of unabashed transphobia that she insists on adhering to. Thanks to years of bigoted screaming, Rowling's legacy has been wholly tainted, and it's hard to read her lighthearted children's fantasy books without thinking of her poisonous worldview. If one checks out the Harry Potter books from the library, however, one can still enjoy the adventures and complex Wizarding World of Harry Potter without giving Rowling another dime.
Before her mind snapped open in public, however, the Harry Potter books — and their subsequent movie adaptations — were widely beloved. The title character was an impoverished 11-year-old who was forced to live in a closet with his abusive aunt and uncle.
Before her mind snapped open in public, however, the Harry Potter books — and their subsequent movie adaptations — were widely beloved. The title character was an impoverished 11-year-old who was forced to live in a closet with his abusive aunt and uncle.
- 12/30/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Boys in the Boat, directed by George Clooney and based on Daniel James Brown’s best-selling book, takes us on an emotionally charged journey through the inspiring true story of the University of Washington crew at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. With compelling performances from Callum Turner and Joel Edgerton, this biographical sports drama captures the essence of resilience, camaraderie, and the pursuit of the American dream.
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the film introduces us to Joe Rantz who is portrayed with depth and authenticity by Turner. Abandoned by his family during his formative years, Rantz embodies the spirit of the working-class student athletes who come together to form the University of Washington rowing team. As Joe’s personal and financial struggles threaten to derail his sporting ambitions, he soon finds solace in his coach’s fatherly approach as as his team qualifies for the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany.
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the film introduces us to Joe Rantz who is portrayed with depth and authenticity by Turner. Abandoned by his family during his formative years, Rantz embodies the spirit of the working-class student athletes who come together to form the University of Washington rowing team. As Joe’s personal and financial struggles threaten to derail his sporting ambitions, he soon finds solace in his coach’s fatherly approach as as his team qualifies for the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany.
- 12/15/2023
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"The hunt will never stop." Netflix has unveiled the main official trailer for a Korean mystery thriller event titled GyeongSeong Creature, which will be split into two parts. The series is set in Gyeongseong (which is the old name for Seoul) in 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur & sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed. During Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature and battle against it for survival. Starring Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, with Claudia Kim (from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Kim Hae-sook, Cho Han-cheul, & Wi Ha-jun (from Squid Game). Gyeongseong Creature Part 1 debuts at the end of December, with Part 2 a few weeks later in early January. This full trailer still doesn't show any actual shots of the creature(s) in this, only hints (same as the teaser). There's tentacles and claws.
- 12/7/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
December 22 is shaping up to be a massive day for epic-sized genre releases on Netflix. In addition to Part 1 of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, December 22 also marks the release date for Part 1 of K-drama thriller series “Gyeongseong Creature”.
The period set series will be split into two parts. Part 1 debuts on Netflix on December 22, with Part 2 following close behind on January 5. 2024.
Watch the official teaser below, which gives the briefest glimpses of a creature and declares “A goddess has been born!”
Naturally, it’s not the monsters that may threaten the survival of the protagonists in a series that blends historical drama with period horror.
About the genre series: “Gyeongseong, Korea – 1945. In Seoul’s grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed. Park Seo-jun portrays Jang Tae-sang, the owner of the House of Golden Treasure pawnshop – the wealthiest,...
The period set series will be split into two parts. Part 1 debuts on Netflix on December 22, with Part 2 following close behind on January 5. 2024.
Watch the official teaser below, which gives the briefest glimpses of a creature and declares “A goddess has been born!”
Naturally, it’s not the monsters that may threaten the survival of the protagonists in a series that blends historical drama with period horror.
About the genre series: “Gyeongseong, Korea – 1945. In Seoul’s grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed. Park Seo-jun portrays Jang Tae-sang, the owner of the House of Golden Treasure pawnshop – the wealthiest,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Updated: Benchmarks we should celebrate as the marketplace looks to rebound after dual strikes that sidelined the box office: Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has crossed the $100M mark at the domestic box office yesterday in its 11th day of release. We also here the movie crossed $100M abroad yesterday so total global on Songbirds & Snakes is $200M.
The movie is the second for Lionsgate this year after John Wick: Chapter 4 to cross the century mark, that pic doing so in eight days. Songbirds & Snakes is also the 23rd movie in 2023 to cross $100M. Last year in 2022, there were only 18 films to gross north of $100M.
Yesterday, Songbirds & Snakes grossed $1.9M, -71% off from Sunday’s $6.6M. The Francis Lawrence directed prequel; the helmer’s fourth film in the Suzanne Collins series, surprised over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, reigning as the No. 1 champ with...
The movie is the second for Lionsgate this year after John Wick: Chapter 4 to cross the century mark, that pic doing so in eight days. Songbirds & Snakes is also the 23rd movie in 2023 to cross $100M. Last year in 2022, there were only 18 films to gross north of $100M.
Yesterday, Songbirds & Snakes grossed $1.9M, -71% off from Sunday’s $6.6M. The Francis Lawrence directed prequel; the helmer’s fourth film in the Suzanne Collins series, surprised over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, reigning as the No. 1 champ with...
- 11/29/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
"A goddess has been born!" Netflix has revealed a teaser trailer for a Korean mystery thriller series titled GyeongSeong Creature, which will be split into two parts for its debut for streaming later this year. The series is set in Gyeongseong (which is the old name for Seoul) in 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed. During Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature and battle against it for survival. It's a very vague description and the trailer doesn't really give away much either, except that this hospital had humans and creature(s). Starring Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, with Claudia Kim (from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Kim Hae-sook, Cho Han-cheul, & Wi Ha-jun (from Squid Game). Gyeongseong Creature Part 1 debuts at the end of December, with Part...
- 11/24/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Before the “Harry Potter” films, there were J.K. Rowling’s books. The first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” was published in 1997. Nearly 26 years later, eleven films, one reunion special and a Universal experience dedicated to the magical Wizarding World have grown out of Rowling’s literary staple in childhood fiction.
Any time of year is time for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round.
But with the “Harry Potter” movies and the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise taking place in the same universe yet decades apart, does watching all the Harry Potter films in chronological order make sense? We run down the viewing options (and where to stream them) below.
How to Watch the Harry Potter Movies in Chronological Order Warner Bros.
Technically, Albus Dumbledore,...
Any time of year is time for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round.
But with the “Harry Potter” movies and the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise taking place in the same universe yet decades apart, does watching all the Harry Potter films in chronological order make sense? We run down the viewing options (and where to stream them) below.
How to Watch the Harry Potter Movies in Chronological Order Warner Bros.
Technically, Albus Dumbledore,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Director David Yates, who is best known for directing the last four films in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise all the way from ‘Order of the Phoenix’ to ‘The Deathly Hallows Part 2’, is set receive the Raindance Icon Award for his work in the film franchise as well as his contributions to cinema.
Talking on receiving the award, Yates said, quoted by ‘ Variety’, “The Raindance Festival has been part of our filmmaking landscape for over 30 years, championing and showcasing the work of emerging writers, producers and directors, from all over the world.
“Elliot and his team have encouraged, inspired and helped educate so many along the way, including me, and it’s an honour to be the recipient of a Raindance Icon Award as we celebrate and enjoy the work of this year’s latest generation of storytellers,” he added.
Previous recipients of the Raindance Film Festival award include Vanessa Redgrave,...
Talking on receiving the award, Yates said, quoted by ‘ Variety’, “The Raindance Festival has been part of our filmmaking landscape for over 30 years, championing and showcasing the work of emerging writers, producers and directors, from all over the world.
“Elliot and his team have encouraged, inspired and helped educate so many along the way, including me, and it’s an honour to be the recipient of a Raindance Icon Award as we celebrate and enjoy the work of this year’s latest generation of storytellers,” he added.
Previous recipients of the Raindance Film Festival award include Vanessa Redgrave,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Director David Yates, who is best known for directing the last four films in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise all the way from ‘Order of the Phoenix’ to ‘The Deathly Hallows Part 2’, is set receive the Raindance Icon Award for his work in the film franchise as well as his contributions to cinema.
Talking on receiving the award, Yates said, quoted by ‘ Variety’, “The Raindance Festival has been part of our filmmaking landscape for over 30 years, championing and showcasing the work of emerging writers, producers and directors, from all over the world.
“Elliot and his team have encouraged, inspired and helped educate so many along the way, including me, and it’s an honour to be the recipient of a Raindance Icon Award as we celebrate and enjoy the work of this year’s latest generation of storytellers,” he added.
Previous recipients of the Raindance Film Festival award include Vanessa Redgrave,...
Talking on receiving the award, Yates said, quoted by ‘ Variety’, “The Raindance Festival has been part of our filmmaking landscape for over 30 years, championing and showcasing the work of emerging writers, producers and directors, from all over the world.
“Elliot and his team have encouraged, inspired and helped educate so many along the way, including me, and it’s an honour to be the recipient of a Raindance Icon Award as we celebrate and enjoy the work of this year’s latest generation of storytellers,” he added.
Previous recipients of the Raindance Film Festival award include Vanessa Redgrave,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
British filmmaker David Yates, known for his extensive work across the “Harry Potter” universe, will be the 2023 recipient of the Raindance Icon Award.
Previous recipients of the Raindance Film Festival award include Vanessa Redgrave, Jonathan Pryce, Gemma Arterton, Michael Caine, Sally Hawkins, Jude Law, Olivia Colman, Terry Gilliam, Guy Richie and Ken Loach.
Yates won his first BAFTA for BBC miniseries “The Way We Live Now” (2002) and the Directors Guild of Great Britain Award for “State of Play” (2003). In 2004, Yates directed “Sex Traffic,” winning another BAFTA.
The filmmaker then directed the the last four of the “Harry Potter” films, culminating in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” In 2016, he directed the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan” and then returned to J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” the same year. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” in 2018 and “The Secrets of Dumbledore” in 2022 followed.
Previous recipients of the Raindance Film Festival award include Vanessa Redgrave, Jonathan Pryce, Gemma Arterton, Michael Caine, Sally Hawkins, Jude Law, Olivia Colman, Terry Gilliam, Guy Richie and Ken Loach.
Yates won his first BAFTA for BBC miniseries “The Way We Live Now” (2002) and the Directors Guild of Great Britain Award for “State of Play” (2003). In 2004, Yates directed “Sex Traffic,” winning another BAFTA.
The filmmaker then directed the the last four of the “Harry Potter” films, culminating in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” In 2016, he directed the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan” and then returned to J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” the same year. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” in 2018 and “The Secrets of Dumbledore” in 2022 followed.
- 10/3/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Max users now have a new way to find their favorite Halloween-themed titles, from hardcore horror to holiday-themed baking shows.
Halloween is officially more than a month away, but to its most devoted followers the holiday doesn’t have a season. For these people, Halloween is not just a holiday, it’s a state of mind. Max has a brand new content hub for Halloween lovers to devour, and more casual observers of the holiday will love it every bit as much.
Max is calling its new hub the “House of Halloween.” It’s one of the featured, rotating content tiles in the carousel at the top of the Max homepage, and it offers specially curated collections of shows and movies from the Warner Bros. Discovery vault that subscribers can start streaming immediately.
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually...
Halloween is officially more than a month away, but to its most devoted followers the holiday doesn’t have a season. For these people, Halloween is not just a holiday, it’s a state of mind. Max has a brand new content hub for Halloween lovers to devour, and more casual observers of the holiday will love it every bit as much.
Max is calling its new hub the “House of Halloween.” It’s one of the featured, rotating content tiles in the carousel at the top of the Max homepage, and it offers specially curated collections of shows and movies from the Warner Bros. Discovery vault that subscribers can start streaming immediately.
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually...
- 9/29/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Max embraces the Halloween season in a massive way by putting horror for all ages front and center with a “House of Halloween” interactive spotlight page, and it’s now live. It’s a choose your own adventure, Halloween style this spooky season.
The streaming platform aims to be the premier destination for Halloween. The “House of Halloween” spotlight page separates content into various scare levels, featuring categories such as Sweet Treat, which highlights titles like Coraline, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and “Halloween Cookie Challenge,” Scary, But Not Scary-Scary, which includes HBO’s “The Last of Us,” “True Blood,” and “Lovecraft Country,” and Haunt Your Dreams, showcasing some of Max’s most chilling content, with a lineup of horror films including Annabelle, It, Evil Dead Rise, The Nun, and The Exorcist, which turns 50 this year.
Look for the second season of the HBO Original horror series “30 Coins...
The streaming platform aims to be the premier destination for Halloween. The “House of Halloween” spotlight page separates content into various scare levels, featuring categories such as Sweet Treat, which highlights titles like Coraline, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and “Halloween Cookie Challenge,” Scary, But Not Scary-Scary, which includes HBO’s “The Last of Us,” “True Blood,” and “Lovecraft Country,” and Haunt Your Dreams, showcasing some of Max’s most chilling content, with a lineup of horror films including Annabelle, It, Evil Dead Rise, The Nun, and The Exorcist, which turns 50 this year.
Look for the second season of the HBO Original horror series “30 Coins...
- 9/29/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Dneg, the visual effects firm behind titles such as Oppenheimer, Dune, and Knives Out, has hired Oscar-winning VFX vet Tim Burke as Visual Effects Supervisor.
Burke will be based out of the company’s London office. Across a decades-long career, Burke’s most notable credits include Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, for which he picked up the Best Effects Oscar, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, for which he received a BAFTA for Best Special Visual Effects. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban earned him a Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Effects Driven Motion Picture.
Burke joins Dneg following his work as a production VFX Supervisor on The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey. His other selected VFX Supervisor credits include Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Legend of Tarzan, and the last four...
Burke will be based out of the company’s London office. Across a decades-long career, Burke’s most notable credits include Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, for which he picked up the Best Effects Oscar, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, for which he received a BAFTA for Best Special Visual Effects. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban earned him a Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Effects Driven Motion Picture.
Burke joins Dneg following his work as a production VFX Supervisor on The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey. His other selected VFX Supervisor credits include Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Legend of Tarzan, and the last four...
- 8/1/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Hur Jin-Ho’s intense family drama is an adaptation of Herman Koch’s ‘The Dinner’.
South Korean sales firm Finecut has closed key distribution deals for Hur Jin-ho’s A Normal Family, which is set to receive its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
The family drama has been sold to key territories including France and French-speaking Switzerland (Diaphana Distribution), Vietnam (Lumix Media) and worldwide Inflight excluding South Korea and Taiwan (Encore Inflight), just based on the screening of a promo reel.
The film will debut in the Special Presentations section of TIFF and is an adaptation of Dutch...
South Korean sales firm Finecut has closed key distribution deals for Hur Jin-ho’s A Normal Family, which is set to receive its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
The family drama has been sold to key territories including France and French-speaking Switzerland (Diaphana Distribution), Vietnam (Lumix Media) and worldwide Inflight excluding South Korea and Taiwan (Encore Inflight), just based on the screening of a promo reel.
The film will debut in the Special Presentations section of TIFF and is an adaptation of Dutch...
- 7/25/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
When developing her on-screen friendship with co-star Christa Miller, “Shrinking” star Jessica Williams said she positioned it as if they were hanging out “like a ‘Real Housewife of Pasadena.’”
In other words, she approached the relationship between her character, Gaby, and and Miller’s character, Liz, through the lens of her fascination with reality TV and obsession with the “Real Housewives” franchise. In this episode of Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Williams and Miller share how that TV friendship has developed into a real-life, off-screen one as well.
In separate interviews, Williams and Miller discussed the dynamic of their characters’ evolving personalities and what they hope for the second season. Listen below!
“Shrinking” focuses on therapist Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) and his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), after the loss of their matriarch, Tia (Lilan Bowden). The half-hour comedy chronicles as the therapist develops a much more hands-on approach with his...
In other words, she approached the relationship between her character, Gaby, and and Miller’s character, Liz, through the lens of her fascination with reality TV and obsession with the “Real Housewives” franchise. In this episode of Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Williams and Miller share how that TV friendship has developed into a real-life, off-screen one as well.
In separate interviews, Williams and Miller discussed the dynamic of their characters’ evolving personalities and what they hope for the second season. Listen below!
“Shrinking” focuses on therapist Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) and his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), after the loss of their matriarch, Tia (Lilan Bowden). The half-hour comedy chronicles as the therapist develops a much more hands-on approach with his...
- 6/16/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Accio Harry Potter marathon!
Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round
And while the “Harry Potter” franchise came to a close in 2011 with the release of the final film, the movies continue to be a “feel-good” favorite while the Wizarding World story continues on in the ongoing “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, with the third film having hit theaters in April.
So where are the Harry Potter movies streaming right now? The answer changes quite frequently, actually, as the streaming rights to the Warner Bros. franchise are in the midst of being shared between a couple of different services.
Also Read:
The 7 Biggest Revelations From the ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion Special
Below we’ve rounded up which “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” movies are streaming where with the most up-to-date information.
Streaming on...
Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round
And while the “Harry Potter” franchise came to a close in 2011 with the release of the final film, the movies continue to be a “feel-good” favorite while the Wizarding World story continues on in the ongoing “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, with the third film having hit theaters in April.
So where are the Harry Potter movies streaming right now? The answer changes quite frequently, actually, as the streaming rights to the Warner Bros. franchise are in the midst of being shared between a couple of different services.
Also Read:
The 7 Biggest Revelations From the ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion Special
Below we’ve rounded up which “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” movies are streaming where with the most up-to-date information.
Streaming on...
- 5/27/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Stars: Rico Verhoeven, Marie Dompnier, Peter Franzén, Frank Grillo, Roland Møller, Rona-Lee Shimon, Pippi Casey, Magnus Samuelsson, Simon Wan | Written by Tad Daggerhart | Directed by Todor Chapkanov
I was set to cover Black Lotus when it was released in the UK a month from now when, to my surprise, a friend announced it was our movie watch for the weekend. It seems it was released over here with pretty much zero publicity, which is never a good sign. But his enthusiasm “It’s got Frank Grillo and a seven-foot Mma fighter!” won me over. And since I was going to be watching it now, I figured I might as well write it up now as well.
Armed men have taken the German National Opera hostage and are demanding a three hundred million ransom. Three hundred million what is never mentioned but be it dollars, euros, or marks, they want three hundred million of them.
I was set to cover Black Lotus when it was released in the UK a month from now when, to my surprise, a friend announced it was our movie watch for the weekend. It seems it was released over here with pretty much zero publicity, which is never a good sign. But his enthusiasm “It’s got Frank Grillo and a seven-foot Mma fighter!” won me over. And since I was going to be watching it now, I figured I might as well write it up now as well.
Armed men have taken the German National Opera hostage and are demanding a three hundred million ransom. Three hundred million what is never mentioned but be it dollars, euros, or marks, they want three hundred million of them.
- 5/24/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Goodbye HBO Max, hello Max. Warner Bros. Discovery announced several weeks back that the company was dropping the "HBO" from the name of its flagship streaming service, and that day has come. What does that mean for you, the subscriber? For one, it means a lot more movies and TV shows will be streaming in 4K, and the list of initial titles is pretty impressive. There are, however, a few caveats.
Those who wish to watch movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Argo" in Ultra HD will need to be subscribed to the new tier offered by Max called "Ultimate Ad-Free." This goes for $19.99 per month and includes access to the service's library of 4K movies and TV shows. There is also a plan with ads for $9.99 per month and a regular ad-free plan for $15.99 per month. Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform for Warner Bros. Discovery, had this to...
Those who wish to watch movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Argo" in Ultra HD will need to be subscribed to the new tier offered by Max called "Ultimate Ad-Free." This goes for $19.99 per month and includes access to the service's library of 4K movies and TV shows. There is also a plan with ads for $9.99 per month and a regular ad-free plan for $15.99 per month. Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform for Warner Bros. Discovery, had this to...
- 5/23/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
With HBO Max turning into Max, Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing a higher-priced plan — $19.99 per month — with an expanded bouquet of 4K Ultra HD content aimed at pushing customers to the pricier package.
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
At the premiere of the opening night film “Jeanne Du Barry” at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night, Johnny Depp received a seven-minute standing ovation from the audience.
The film was the opening night selection of the Cannes Film Festival, a lavish international affair that will also include the premiere of Martin Scorsese’s historical epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and much more.
Check out the video of the ovation below.
Well, here’s the standing O and cheers inside the theater for Johnny Depp after the Cannes premiere of Jeanne Du Barry pic.twitter.com/gxi0WkpN4o
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) May 16, 2023
“Jeanne du Barry” tells the story of Madame du Barry (Maïwenn), the last maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis Xv of France (Depp) and how her arrival at Versailles sent shockwaves through the royal court. For a film about a true disrupter,...
The film was the opening night selection of the Cannes Film Festival, a lavish international affair that will also include the premiere of Martin Scorsese’s historical epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and much more.
Check out the video of the ovation below.
Well, here’s the standing O and cheers inside the theater for Johnny Depp after the Cannes premiere of Jeanne Du Barry pic.twitter.com/gxi0WkpN4o
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) May 16, 2023
“Jeanne du Barry” tells the story of Madame du Barry (Maïwenn), the last maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis Xv of France (Depp) and how her arrival at Versailles sent shockwaves through the royal court. For a film about a true disrupter,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Academy Award winner Russell Crowe plays real-life exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth in The Pope’s Exorcist, which is now available to watch on PVOD ($24.99) at home.
Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive featurette video this afternoon, teasing the film’s at-home release and featuring insights from star Russell Crowe and more.
“It’s very hard to make original exorcism-based material,” producer Jeff Katz notes. So how did the filmmakers go about bringing something different to the exorcism arena?
“There’s definitely levels of intrigue and investigation in the movie which feel different from what you might find in another type of horror film,” Russell Crowe explains in the video.
Julius Avery (Overlord) directed The Pope’s Exorcist.
In The Pope’s Exorcist, “Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s leading exorcist, investigates the possession of a child and uncovers a conspiracy the Vatican has tried to keep secret.”
Franco Nero (Django, John Wick:...
Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive featurette video this afternoon, teasing the film’s at-home release and featuring insights from star Russell Crowe and more.
“It’s very hard to make original exorcism-based material,” producer Jeff Katz notes. So how did the filmmakers go about bringing something different to the exorcism arena?
“There’s definitely levels of intrigue and investigation in the movie which feel different from what you might find in another type of horror film,” Russell Crowe explains in the video.
Julius Avery (Overlord) directed The Pope’s Exorcist.
In The Pope’s Exorcist, “Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s leading exorcist, investigates the possession of a child and uncovers a conspiracy the Vatican has tried to keep secret.”
Franco Nero (Django, John Wick:...
- 5/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
This week is all about horror at home, as all of this week’s new releases can be watched from the comfort of your couch. The list includes the home debuts of three of this year’s big theatrical releases. Here’s all the new horror releasing May 2 – May 7, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Universal’s brand new horror-comedy Renfield has been playing in theaters since April 14, and the film is now available on at-home VOD ($24.99) beginning today.
Meagan wrote in her review of Renfield, “It won’t reignite fervor for a new Universal Monsters resurgence, but Renfield makes for an entertaining enough time at the movies.”
Nicolas Cage sinks his teeth into the most iconic bloodsucker of all time in Renfield, playing Count Dracula alongside Nicholas Hoult’s fly-eating henchman, Renfield.
“In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield,...
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Universal’s brand new horror-comedy Renfield has been playing in theaters since April 14, and the film is now available on at-home VOD ($24.99) beginning today.
Meagan wrote in her review of Renfield, “It won’t reignite fervor for a new Universal Monsters resurgence, but Renfield makes for an entertaining enough time at the movies.”
Nicolas Cage sinks his teeth into the most iconic bloodsucker of all time in Renfield, playing Count Dracula alongside Nicholas Hoult’s fly-eating henchman, Renfield.
“In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield,...
- 5/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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