Stars: Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, Meghann Fahy, Kayla Foster | Written and Directed by Caroline Lindy
What happens if you fall in love with the monster under your bed? That’s the question posed by darkly funny fantasy romcom Your Monster, the debut feature from writer-director Caroline Lindy.
Melissa Barrera stars as Laura Franco, a wannabe actress who’s dumped by her theatre director boyfriend Jacob (Edmund Donovan) while she’s recovering from surgery after cancer. Devastated, Laura returns to her childhood home, where she’s shocked to discover that Monster (Tommy Dewey), the creature she once saw under her bed as a child, still lives there.
Things quickly go from bad to worse for Laura – in addition to Monster gruffly giving her two weeks to leave the house, she finds out that Jacob has started production on a Broadway musical they developed together and, worse, has offered the...
What happens if you fall in love with the monster under your bed? That’s the question posed by darkly funny fantasy romcom Your Monster, the debut feature from writer-director Caroline Lindy.
Melissa Barrera stars as Laura Franco, a wannabe actress who’s dumped by her theatre director boyfriend Jacob (Edmund Donovan) while she’s recovering from surgery after cancer. Devastated, Laura returns to her childhood home, where she’s shocked to discover that Monster (Tommy Dewey), the creature she once saw under her bed as a child, still lives there.
Things quickly go from bad to worse for Laura – in addition to Monster gruffly giving her two weeks to leave the house, she finds out that Jacob has started production on a Broadway musical they developed together and, worse, has offered the...
- 6/7/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
For the lead-up to the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime adaptation, once vampire turned unreliable narrator and protagonist Koyomi Araragi got his own character trailer today highlighting some of his greatest, and not-so-greatest, in the Monogatari anime thus far. Related: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Anime Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Previews Yoasobi Song Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons, describing the first TV anime, Bakemonogatari, as such: “Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan, and...
- 6/7/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Maggie Gyllenhaal has added another cast member to her upcoming take on The Bride of Frankenstein, and it's someone she knows very well.
In a new piece on the Spider-Man: Far From Home and Roadhouse star, THR reports that Jake Gyllenhaal has joined the cast of The Bride!, but don't reveal any details on his character.
Gyllenhaal (Maggie) recently took to Instagram to share the first ever production stills from the film, giving us a glimpse of Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster, and Jessie Buckley as the misunderstood creature's titular Bride.
We first heard about this project back in 2022 when it was being developed for Netflix, but a follow-up report indicated that the film had been shelved shortly after the Hollywood strikes got underway, and was being shopped elsewhere. More recently, we'd learn that Warner Bros. had acquired The Bride!, which is now set for a theatrical release on October 3rd,...
In a new piece on the Spider-Man: Far From Home and Roadhouse star, THR reports that Jake Gyllenhaal has joined the cast of The Bride!, but don't reveal any details on his character.
Gyllenhaal (Maggie) recently took to Instagram to share the first ever production stills from the film, giving us a glimpse of Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster, and Jessie Buckley as the misunderstood creature's titular Bride.
We first heard about this project back in 2022 when it was being developed for Netflix, but a follow-up report indicated that the film had been shelved shortly after the Hollywood strikes got underway, and was being shopped elsewhere. More recently, we'd learn that Warner Bros. had acquired The Bride!, which is now set for a theatrical release on October 3rd,...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Falling in Reverse have released “All My Life” featuring country star Jelly Roll — . The track appears on Falling in Reverse’s upcoming Popular Monster album arriving August 16th.
The metalcore world of Falling in Reverse’s Ronnie Radke collides with the country stylings of Jelly Roll, with the two concocting a tune that should appeal to each of their respective fanbases.
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Radke holds down most of the verses and the huge pop chorus, though Jelly Roll gets quite a bit of time on the mic to dish out some lines and backing vocals. The production plays up Jelly Roll’s feature with twangy instrumentation and country tropes, while Radke brings the track home with a massive metal breakdown at the end.
The music video is also a lavish production, putting Radke and Jelly Roll in the middle of a barroom brawl in a Western saloon.
The metalcore world of Falling in Reverse’s Ronnie Radke collides with the country stylings of Jelly Roll, with the two concocting a tune that should appeal to each of their respective fanbases.
Get Falling in Reverse Tickets Here
Radke holds down most of the verses and the huge pop chorus, though Jelly Roll gets quite a bit of time on the mic to dish out some lines and backing vocals. The production plays up Jelly Roll’s feature with twangy instrumentation and country tropes, while Radke brings the track home with a massive metal breakdown at the end.
The music video is also a lavish production, putting Radke and Jelly Roll in the middle of a barroom brawl in a Western saloon.
- 6/6/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Mechagodzilla is undoubtedly one of the coolest aspects of the MonsterVerse. The villain introduced in Godzilla vs. Kong gave us some visually extravagant scenes and proved a tough adversary for the Titans. Surprisingly, the villain was not initially planned for Godzilla vs. Kong but for another MonsterVerse project.
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Now this is a perfect serve: Challengers, the tennis drama starring Zendaya, will begin streaming on MGM+ on Monday, July 29, TVLine hears.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film follows Tashi (Zendaya), a no-nonsense tennis player-turned-coach who makes her husband Art (Mike Faist) play in a challengers event to jolt him out of a recent losing streak. Tensions rise when he faces off against Patrick (Josh O’Connor), Tashi’s ex-boyfriend and his former best friend.
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Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film follows Tashi (Zendaya), a no-nonsense tennis player-turned-coach who makes her husband Art (Mike Faist) play in a challengers event to jolt him out of a recent losing streak. Tensions rise when he faces off against Patrick (Josh O’Connor), Tashi’s ex-boyfriend and his former best friend.
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- 6/5/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Universal is enrolling in Mattel’s Monster High, with the studio and the toy brand teaming up on a feature that will be produced by Akiva Goldsman.
The Monster High toy line debuted in 2010 and centered on the teenage children of monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman as they grow up and deal with the trials and tribulations of high school. This is the latest in a flurry of deals between Mattel and Hollywood studios as it continues to exploit its IP following the $1.446 billion success of last year’s Barbie.
“Monster High helps fans discover the great beauty in being true to yourself and celebrates the unique sensibilities at the core of who we are as individuals. We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures and the brilliant Akiva Goldsman to usher this important message to audiences worldwide,” said Mattell Films boss Robbie Brenner.
No director or...
The Monster High toy line debuted in 2010 and centered on the teenage children of monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman as they grow up and deal with the trials and tribulations of high school. This is the latest in a flurry of deals between Mattel and Hollywood studios as it continues to exploit its IP following the $1.446 billion success of last year’s Barbie.
“Monster High helps fans discover the great beauty in being true to yourself and celebrates the unique sensibilities at the core of who we are as individuals. We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures and the brilliant Akiva Goldsman to usher this important message to audiences worldwide,” said Mattell Films boss Robbie Brenner.
No director or...
- 6/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
113rd directorial credit for Takashi Miike (he actually already has two more after this), “Lumberjack the Monster” is based on the homonymous 2019 Mayusuke Kurai novel, was released widely in Japan December 1, and is now available on Netflix.
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The rather labyrinthic story unfolds as such. The initial scene shows a raid inside the house of a woman, who turns out she was doing experiments on children she had abducted. Before she is arrested, she kills herself in front of her latest ‘specimen'. The next scene introduce us to lawyer Akira Ninomiya, who is soon revealed to be a psychopath killer, a capacity that grows more intense as the movie unfolds. His only friend, if someone can deem him so, is Dr Kuro Sugitani, another psychopath who acknowledges both himself as one and Ninomiya, and is actually a champion of the complete...
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The rather labyrinthic story unfolds as such. The initial scene shows a raid inside the house of a woman, who turns out she was doing experiments on children she had abducted. Before she is arrested, she kills herself in front of her latest ‘specimen'. The next scene introduce us to lawyer Akira Ninomiya, who is soon revealed to be a psychopath killer, a capacity that grows more intense as the movie unfolds. His only friend, if someone can deem him so, is Dr Kuro Sugitani, another psychopath who acknowledges both himself as one and Ninomiya, and is actually a champion of the complete...
- 6/4/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Charlie Hunnam has found his next role.
The Sons of Anarchy vet will star in Prime Video’s Criminal, based on the graphic novels by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Deadline reports.
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He is set to play the protagonist Leo, a master thief who always thinks three steps ahead. Hunnam joins previously announced cast members Kadeem Hardison (Teenage Bounty Hunters,...
The Sons of Anarchy vet will star in Prime Video’s Criminal, based on the graphic novels by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Deadline reports.
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He is set to play the protagonist Leo, a master thief who always thinks three steps ahead. Hunnam joins previously announced cast members Kadeem Hardison (Teenage Bounty Hunters,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The possibility of a prominent anime or manga series being developed into a live-action adaptation has increased tenfold since the consecutive success of live-action adaptations of One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Now every fan wants his favorite series to get a live-action adaptation to find out what it would look like in the real world.
Denji Chainsaw Man | Mappa Studios
A similar instance occurred when a fan account for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man posted a tweet stating that they had found the right actor to portray the role of Denji, the series’ protagonist if a live-action version of Chainsaw Man was ever made. The actor who fits the description of Denji is none other than Evan Peters, who played the role of Quicksilver in the Marvel Universe.
As soon as the tweet comparing the similarities between Peters and Denji went online, Chainsaw Man fans from all over...
Denji Chainsaw Man | Mappa Studios
A similar instance occurred when a fan account for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man posted a tweet stating that they had found the right actor to portray the role of Denji, the series’ protagonist if a live-action version of Chainsaw Man was ever made. The actor who fits the description of Denji is none other than Evan Peters, who played the role of Quicksilver in the Marvel Universe.
As soon as the tweet comparing the similarities between Peters and Denji went online, Chainsaw Man fans from all over...
- 5/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Hulu’s “Under the Bridge” could be the next big hit in the Best Limited Series category at this year’s Emmys, as this is a category that loves true crime miniseries. This one documents the harrowing murder of Reene Virk as police officers try to solve the case and a writer (Rebecca Godfrey) is drawn into the hidden world of those accused of murdering Virk. The series is based on Godfrey’s own book of the same name with “Daisy Jones & the Six” star Riley Keough, who also produces, portraying her. Meanwhile, “Killers of the Flower Moon” Best Actress Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone features as the police officer investigating the case.
This eight-episode miniseries, like any true crime series, is a tough watch at times but that makes it all the more vital. Meanwhile, the performances of Keough, Gladstone, and the teen-centric cast are all exquisite, as noted by critics.
This eight-episode miniseries, like any true crime series, is a tough watch at times but that makes it all the more vital. Meanwhile, the performances of Keough, Gladstone, and the teen-centric cast are all exquisite, as noted by critics.
- 5/28/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
50 Cent and Michael Jackson are very different artists. However, the “Billie Jean” singer made a big impact on 50 Cent at a young age. In addition, 50 Cent and Jackson teamed up together to take on the press through music.
50 Cent was introduced to Michael Jackson’s music by his grandmother
During a 2022 interview with NME, 50 Cent named the songs that were the soundtrack of his life. He picked out several classic rap tracks, including Erik B & Rakim’s “Paid in Full,” Future’s “Karate Chop,” and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize.” He also showed some love for songs outside of the rap genre, such as Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street” and, most bafflingly, Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”
50 Cent was asked to name the first song he remembered hearing. It was The Jackson 5’s “ABC.” “I was one of nine kids, raised by my grandmother, so most of...
50 Cent was introduced to Michael Jackson’s music by his grandmother
During a 2022 interview with NME, 50 Cent named the songs that were the soundtrack of his life. He picked out several classic rap tracks, including Erik B & Rakim’s “Paid in Full,” Future’s “Karate Chop,” and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize.” He also showed some love for songs outside of the rap genre, such as Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street” and, most bafflingly, Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”
50 Cent was asked to name the first song he remembered hearing. It was The Jackson 5’s “ABC.” “I was one of nine kids, raised by my grandmother, so most of...
- 5/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Besides shouting each other’s names, the young leads in director Rako Prijanto’s film Monster barely speak a word. It’s up to the audience to interpret what they’re going through — being abducted and taken to a desolate house, where they must fend off their depraved captor and escape by any means necessary. The Indonesian film, a reimagining of the 2020 American horror movie The Boy Behind the Door, stars Anantya Kirana, Sultan Hamonangan, and Alex Abbad.
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Best friends Alana (Kirana) and Rabin (Hamonangan) are hanging out after grade school, biking around town and playing games at an arcade. They don’t realize a suspicious man, later identified as Jack (Abbad), is following close behind in a black sedan. Alana rounds a corner to look for Rabin, who’s gone on ahead. She sees the unfamiliar car...
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Best friends Alana (Kirana) and Rabin (Hamonangan) are hanging out after grade school, biking around town and playing games at an arcade. They don’t realize a suspicious man, later identified as Jack (Abbad), is following close behind in a black sedan. Alana rounds a corner to look for Rabin, who’s gone on ahead. She sees the unfamiliar car...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ingrid Ostby
- Tudum - Netflix
The 2024 Indonesian movie on Netflix called Monster revolves around two schoolchildren named Alana and Rabin who get abducted by a man named Jack. Jack feels like the real monster in the story, as it becomes clear he has done this before. But he is not alone; his wife, Murni, is also involved in these abductions. The film has no dialogue as such. And honestly, there is no need, as the atmosphere of terror with panting and screaming is enough to fill the void. Despite the horrifying situation, Alana and Rabin show incredible courage to escape. Their struggle to survive from the monsters becomes more intense and involves killing to survive. The movie does not have many characters, only four main ones: Alana, Rabin, Jack, and Murni. So let’s look at the cast and characters of Monster, directed by Rako Prijanto.
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Alana
Anantya Kirana playing Alana in the movie,...
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Alana
Anantya Kirana playing Alana in the movie,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
“Baby Reindeer” has quickly become a cultural juggernaut, with viewers swarming to watch this Netflix limited series written and created by Richard Gadd, who also stars. He adapted his Olivier Award-winning play about his years as a struggling comedian when he was stalked and harassed by a woman, played the fabulous Jessica Gunning. The show also depicts his abuse at the hands of an older man who first acted as a mentor. The series is a tough watch at times but always a gripping one. It’s searing television and, as a result, “Baby Reindeer” is one of the most acclaimed shows of the year.
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) declared: “Shocking, hilarious, painful, and devastating, ‘Baby Reindeer’ is a rare gem on television, reminding us of what is possible in the medium.”
David Opie (Empire) observed: “Richard Gadd confronts and processes his real-life trauma in a brave, moving, and often disturbing...
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) declared: “Shocking, hilarious, painful, and devastating, ‘Baby Reindeer’ is a rare gem on television, reminding us of what is possible in the medium.”
David Opie (Empire) observed: “Richard Gadd confronts and processes his real-life trauma in a brave, moving, and often disturbing...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Judge Judy wants inquiring minds to know that a recent National Enquirer article claiming she is seeking a new trial for the long-convicted Menendez brothers is “unequivocally false.”
So false in fact, that longtime small screen magistrate is taking the Enquirer and InTouch Weekly owner Accelerate360 to court for defamation. The lawsuit that the never litigation shy Judy Justice host and her lawyer Eric M George filed today in state court in Florida seeks unspecified “general and special damages,” and a jury trial.
Just because the damages aren’t specific, don’t think Judy Sheindlin is looking for pennies on the dollar.
“When you fabricate stories about me in order to make money for yourselves with no regard for the truth or the reputation I’ve spent a lifetime cultivating, it’s going to cost you,” Judge Judy told Deadline this Am of the InTouch and Nation Enquirer articles of...
So false in fact, that longtime small screen magistrate is taking the Enquirer and InTouch Weekly owner Accelerate360 to court for defamation. The lawsuit that the never litigation shy Judy Justice host and her lawyer Eric M George filed today in state court in Florida seeks unspecified “general and special damages,” and a jury trial.
Just because the damages aren’t specific, don’t think Judy Sheindlin is looking for pennies on the dollar.
“When you fabricate stories about me in order to make money for yourselves with no regard for the truth or the reputation I’ve spent a lifetime cultivating, it’s going to cost you,” Judge Judy told Deadline this Am of the InTouch and Nation Enquirer articles of...
- 5/13/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Charlize Theron is known for her intense dedication, which is well reflected in her projects. Being a familiar face in the action genre, she has impressed audiences with her action projects like Mad Max: Fury Road where she portrayed Imperator Furiosa, a fierce warrior who rebels against ruler Immortan Joe to rescue a group of women he has enslaved.
Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road
She was joined by Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky, a former captive who joins her in her quest for freedom. Despite their insane dynamics on-screen, the duo got engaged in an ugly fight with the former’s dedication playing an integral part in the same.
George Miller Reflects on Charlize Theron’s Dedication in Mad Max: Fury Road
George Miller, who has helmed all Mad Max movies, is bringing yet another interesting project to the saga. Titled Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,...
Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road
She was joined by Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky, a former captive who joins her in her quest for freedom. Despite their insane dynamics on-screen, the duo got engaged in an ugly fight with the former’s dedication playing an integral part in the same.
George Miller Reflects on Charlize Theron’s Dedication in Mad Max: Fury Road
George Miller, who has helmed all Mad Max movies, is bringing yet another interesting project to the saga. Titled Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster on the upcoming episode of “The Impact: Atlanta” titled “Everybody Nose You Fake,” airing on VH1 at 8:00 Pm on Monday, May 20th, 2024. In this gripping installment, viewers will witness pivotal moments that could change the course of relationships and lives.
One of the main storylines revolves around Ari’s decision to meet her birth father. As she grapples with this life-altering choice, tensions run high, and emotions are raw. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow Ari’s journey to uncover her past and navigate the complexities of family dynamics.
Meanwhile, Tae takes a significant step by revealing his plans to move to New York to his family. This decision sparks conversations and reactions that illuminate the bonds and challenges of familial relationships, adding depth and authenticity to the show’s narrative.
Additionally, drama unfolds at Lakeyah’s...
One of the main storylines revolves around Ari’s decision to meet her birth father. As she grapples with this life-altering choice, tensions run high, and emotions are raw. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow Ari’s journey to uncover her past and navigate the complexities of family dynamics.
Meanwhile, Tae takes a significant step by revealing his plans to move to New York to his family. This decision sparks conversations and reactions that illuminate the bonds and challenges of familial relationships, adding depth and authenticity to the show’s narrative.
Additionally, drama unfolds at Lakeyah’s...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Mark Damon, who starred in the Vincent Price horror classic House of Usher and spaghetti Westerns before revolutionizing the foreign sales and distribution film business and producing features including 9 1/2 Weeks, Monster and Lone Survivor, has died. He was 91.
Damon died Sunday of natural causes in Los Angeles, his daughter, Alexis Damon Ribaut, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Damon spent the first 20 years of his career as an actor, including about a dozen as a leading man in Italian action movies, before he transitioned to the business side.
He had early success as an executive producer with two movies written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen: the German-language World War II drama Das Boot (1981), which received six Oscar nominations, and The NeverEnding Story (1984), a big-budget fantasy film that featured a Damon-commissioned score by Giorgio Moroder for non-German audiences.
He shared an Independent Spirit Award with director Patty Jenkins and others...
Damon died Sunday of natural causes in Los Angeles, his daughter, Alexis Damon Ribaut, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Damon spent the first 20 years of his career as an actor, including about a dozen as a leading man in Italian action movies, before he transitioned to the business side.
He had early success as an executive producer with two movies written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen: the German-language World War II drama Das Boot (1981), which received six Oscar nominations, and The NeverEnding Story (1984), a big-budget fantasy film that featured a Damon-commissioned score by Giorgio Moroder for non-German audiences.
He shared an Independent Spirit Award with director Patty Jenkins and others...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Damon, an actor-turned-independent sales executive who was a force in the foreign sales world and at film markets for many decades, died Sunday in Los Angeles, according to his wife. He was 91.
Damon won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer for his starring role in 1960’s “House of Usher” for director Roger Corman, who died Thursday, then went on to appear in numerous Spaghetti Westerns and other B-movies shot in Europe, from “Johnny Yuma” to Mario Bava’s “Black Sabbath.”
Born Alan Harris in Chicago, Damon earned an Mba at UCLA, then moved to Rome where he established a busy acting career. When he returned to the U.S., he founded Producers Sales Organization to bring American independent films to international distributors, helping launch the American Film Market and Independent Film & Television Alliance.
He explained how his business started in a 2013 Variety profile: “Back in 1975, it was very tough.
Damon won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer for his starring role in 1960’s “House of Usher” for director Roger Corman, who died Thursday, then went on to appear in numerous Spaghetti Westerns and other B-movies shot in Europe, from “Johnny Yuma” to Mario Bava’s “Black Sabbath.”
Born Alan Harris in Chicago, Damon earned an Mba at UCLA, then moved to Rome where he established a busy acting career. When he returned to the U.S., he founded Producers Sales Organization to bring American independent films to international distributors, helping launch the American Film Market and Independent Film & Television Alliance.
He explained how his business started in a 2013 Variety profile: “Back in 1975, it was very tough.
- 5/13/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Damon, the former spaghetti western leading man who turned to a pioneering career in independent sales and financing and was a fixture at the film markets, has died on the eve of Cannes. He was 91.
Damon’s representatives confirmed he died in Los Angeles on Sunday (May 12).
Damon produced, packaged and sold numerous films and led Producer Sales Organization (Pso), Vision International, Mdp Worldwide, Media 8, and most recently Foresight Unlimited.
He attended Cannes dozens of times and produced or served as executive producer on more than 70 films.
One of his most illustrious producer credits came at Media 8 with Patty Jenkins’ Monster.
Damon’s representatives confirmed he died in Los Angeles on Sunday (May 12).
Damon produced, packaged and sold numerous films and led Producer Sales Organization (Pso), Vision International, Mdp Worldwide, Media 8, and most recently Foresight Unlimited.
He attended Cannes dozens of times and produced or served as executive producer on more than 70 films.
One of his most illustrious producer credits came at Media 8 with Patty Jenkins’ Monster.
- 5/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
General Hospital Scintillating Cast Changes In 2024—Shock Exits, Surprise Recasts, Fan Fave Returns!
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers tease that things are constantly changing on soap operas and this include the cast. We’re not even halfway through 2024 and already there have been some stunning changes to the cast of the ABC daytime drama. Here’s what you need to know to be in the know!
General Hospital Spoilers – Returns And Exits
Lydia Look returned in February as Selina Wu and William Lipton returned as Cameron Webber.
Fans previously saw Lipton in March 2023 when the character left to attend school at Stanford. Lipton can be seem on the Amazon series The Runarounds.
Michael E. Knight is on a temporary hiatus as southern lawyer Martin Gray. A return date has not been announced.
Gh Spoilers – Daytime Additions
Eva Larue joined the cast as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez the mother of singer Blaze. Larue debuted on February 26 and she has caught the eye of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard...
General Hospital Spoilers – Returns And Exits
Lydia Look returned in February as Selina Wu and William Lipton returned as Cameron Webber.
Fans previously saw Lipton in March 2023 when the character left to attend school at Stanford. Lipton can be seem on the Amazon series The Runarounds.
Michael E. Knight is on a temporary hiatus as southern lawyer Martin Gray. A return date has not been announced.
Gh Spoilers – Daytime Additions
Eva Larue joined the cast as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez the mother of singer Blaze. Larue debuted on February 26 and she has caught the eye of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard...
- 5/12/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling) has signed on to star in I Want Your Sex, a new thriller from director Gregg Araki (Mysterious Skin) and Black Bear.
Blithely exploring desire, domination and fantasy, the film asks the question, how far is too far? When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
Written by Karley Sciortino & Araki, the film will be produced by Seth Caplan, as well as Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler. Exec producers include John Friedberg and Courtney L. Cunniff. Black Bear will also fully finance the picture...
Blithely exploring desire, domination and fantasy, the film asks the question, how far is too far? When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
Written by Karley Sciortino & Araki, the film will be produced by Seth Caplan, as well as Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler. Exec producers include John Friedberg and Courtney L. Cunniff. Black Bear will also fully finance the picture...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
After making the leap to narrative filmmaking last year with “Nyad,” Oscar winners Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have returned to their documentary roots and are currently at work in the edit suite prepping their next doc feature — “Lost in the Amazon” (working title), about how four Indigenous children survived for 40 days in the Amazon jungle after a plane crash in 2023. The story of their disappearance and eventual recovery transfixed the global media.
Vasarhelyi and Chin co-directed and produced the film with Colombian filmmaker Juan Camilo Cruz for National Geographic.
The feature docu will tell the story of the struggle for survival of the four children — who ranged in age from 11 months to 13 years — in the guerilla-held jungles of Colombia after a plane they were aboard crashed and killed their mother. The children survived for 40 days in the deep Amazonian rainforest using their Indigenous knowledge of the jungle and the...
Vasarhelyi and Chin co-directed and produced the film with Colombian filmmaker Juan Camilo Cruz for National Geographic.
The feature docu will tell the story of the struggle for survival of the four children — who ranged in age from 11 months to 13 years — in the guerilla-held jungles of Colombia after a plane they were aboard crashed and killed their mother. The children survived for 40 days in the deep Amazonian rainforest using their Indigenous knowledge of the jungle and the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
With episode five of the monster-adverse Kaiju No. 8 TV anime set to air later this week, Kafka will finally be making their way officially onto the Defense Force, and with it comes a bunch of new characters to fill out the ranks of the Third Division. In anticipation of the next episode, two more members of the Third Division were announced tonight on the official Twitter account for the series. Akari Minase voiced by Nene Hieda (Misa Ilioroagu in The Misfit of Demon King Academy ) Hakua Igarashi voiced by Mayuko Kazama (Sayo Minakami in Gushing Over Magical Girls ) Related: Kaiju No. 8 Anime Reveals Cast for Kaiju No. 9 in Monster and Human Form Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya directs Kaiju No. 8 at studio Production I.G, with series composition by Ichiro Okouchi ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ), character designs by Tetsuya Nishio ( Naruto ) and music by Yuta...
- 5/9/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Cannes Competition titles Bird by Andrea Arnold and Emila Perez by Jacques Audiard are among the films eligible for the Queer Palm at this year’s festival.
Any title playing in Cannes which deals in anyway with Lgbtqiaa+ themes is eligible for the Queer Palm, whose jury this year will be presided over by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont. Competing films are drawn from all Cannes selections: Official Selection, Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, Directors’ Fortnight and Acid.
Bird centres on a 12-year-old who lives with her single father and brother in a squat and seeks attention and adventure elsewhere; among...
Any title playing in Cannes which deals in anyway with Lgbtqiaa+ themes is eligible for the Queer Palm, whose jury this year will be presided over by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont. Competing films are drawn from all Cannes selections: Official Selection, Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, Directors’ Fortnight and Acid.
Bird centres on a 12-year-old who lives with her single father and brother in a squat and seeks attention and adventure elsewhere; among...
- 5/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
One of the best recent rule changes the Television Academy recently made was the 2020 decision to expand the Drama and Comedy series categories to include eight nominees, regardless of the number of entries. But if the goal of the Primetime Emmys is to be reflective of the shows that most engaged viewers and voters alike throughout the TV season, it needs to now go one step further. The TV Academy needs to expand the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category to eight nominees as well.
In the decade since they have re-split the Limited Series and TV Movie categories there have been plenty of winners that were a cultural moment, from “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story” to “Big Little Lies” to “Watchmen,” but these event series were not as common an occurrence. Then the Covid-19 pandemic happened, an event that has had ramifications to the television schedule still present today.
In the decade since they have re-split the Limited Series and TV Movie categories there have been plenty of winners that were a cultural moment, from “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story” to “Big Little Lies” to “Watchmen,” but these event series were not as common an occurrence. Then the Covid-19 pandemic happened, an event that has had ramifications to the television schedule still present today.
- 5/8/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Patty Jenkins discusses the end of one project and the beginning of another as she gives an update on the status of her planned Star Wars movie.
Ever since the release of Wonder Woman 1984 back in 2020, Patty Jenkins has jumped from blockbuster project to blockbuster project, but without ever getting to the point of actually entering production. As such, we’re now four years on from the release of that film and Jenkins is still developing films to make.
While we’re hoping that her career doesn’t undergo a 14 year movie directing hiatus like the gap that exists on her filmography between 2003’s Monster and 2017’s Wonder Woman, it has been four years now where she’s moved from project to project as the tectonic plates of Hollywood have continually shifted beneath her.
There was a Cleopatra project with Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot that Jenkins was set to direct.
Ever since the release of Wonder Woman 1984 back in 2020, Patty Jenkins has jumped from blockbuster project to blockbuster project, but without ever getting to the point of actually entering production. As such, we’re now four years on from the release of that film and Jenkins is still developing films to make.
While we’re hoping that her career doesn’t undergo a 14 year movie directing hiatus like the gap that exists on her filmography between 2003’s Monster and 2017’s Wonder Woman, it has been four years now where she’s moved from project to project as the tectonic plates of Hollywood have continually shifted beneath her.
There was a Cleopatra project with Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot that Jenkins was set to direct.
- 5/7/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Samuel L. Jackson and Henry Golding will star in the sci-fi thriller Head Games, which A Higher Standard, CAA Media Finance and Range Media Partners are introducing to Cannes buyers next week.
Anthony Mandler will direct from a script by Colin Liddle (Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and the producers have earmarked an October production start.
Head Games sees a corporate spy pose as a personal chef to infiltrate the villa of a former founder of a neuroprosthetics firm in order to steal his seismic-shifting new invention. However nothing is as it seems as the mind games begin.
Range Media...
Anthony Mandler will direct from a script by Colin Liddle (Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels) and the producers have earmarked an October production start.
Head Games sees a corporate spy pose as a personal chef to infiltrate the villa of a former founder of a neuroprosthetics firm in order to steal his seismic-shifting new invention. However nothing is as it seems as the mind games begin.
Range Media...
- 5/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Is Marvel combatting superhero fatigue by incorporating aspects of classic cinema? Not yet apparently, but Ryan Reynolds seemed very interested in doing so at one point. Speaking to Empire for a cover feature on “Deadpool & Wolverine” in next week’s issue, Reynolds told them his first pitch to Kevin Feige for the film was a “‘Rashomon’ story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives.”
For context, “Rashomon” is a 1950 Jidaigeki drama from Akira Kurosawa that was the first Japanese film to receive international acclaim, winning the Golden Lion at the 1951 Venice Film Festival, as well as an Honorary Oscar in 1952. The film tells the story of how a samurai was murdered, multiple times through multiple vantage points. Its plot has been repurposed in a number of films and television series over the decades including “The Outrage,” “Courage Under Fire,...
For context, “Rashomon” is a 1950 Jidaigeki drama from Akira Kurosawa that was the first Japanese film to receive international acclaim, winning the Golden Lion at the 1951 Venice Film Festival, as well as an Honorary Oscar in 1952. The film tells the story of how a samurai was murdered, multiple times through multiple vantage points. Its plot has been repurposed in a number of films and television series over the decades including “The Outrage,” “Courage Under Fire,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Nicholas Alexander Chavez Announces His Departure from General Hospital Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s permanent departure from the iconic ABC soap opera General Hospital marks a significant transition in the actor’s flourishing career. Originally departing temporarily to shoot Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology, Monster, Chavez will not coming back to reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine. This transition underscores a pivotal change from what was an initially temporary leave, illustrating the unpredictable nature of entertainment careers. Fan Reactions and Show’s Response The news, leaked before any official confirmation, has left fans speculating and disheartened as his character’s name disappeared from
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Tabyana Ali Reflects on Nicholas Chavez’s Departure and Trina’s Upcoming Journey in General Hospital
Transition of Nicholas Chavez from General Hospital to New Horizons The recent shift in Nicholas Chavez’s career trajectory from ABC’s General Hospital to Netflix’s upcoming series Monster has been both sudden and significant. After his notable absence marked by the disappearance of his name from the show’s closing credits, it was confirmed that Chavez would not be returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine. Chavez had briefly left the show for filming but eventually made the difficult decision not to return. He expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences he gained through the show, stating on social media, I’m so
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Monogatari fans have been waiting for almost half a decade now for any update ever since the conclusion of Owarimonogatari. The series has always found itself with a strong fanbase stricken either by its mesmerizing visuals or captivating storytelling. In both ways, there is a strong loyalty that they hold, one that has kept them patient.
Monogatari’s latest trailer is finally out
Ever since the Off season and Monster season were announced, there has been this brewing sense of anticipation, one that is evidently rising. Now that the trailer is finally out, this has grown manifolds. Not only that, but the animation is on par with some of the biggest competitors in the anime industry. So much so that fans have begun speculating that a formidable opponent to studios such as Mappa and Ufotable could find their next big challenge.
Monogatari’s New Trailer Turns Heads
Monogatari is back...
Monogatari’s latest trailer is finally out
Ever since the Off season and Monster season were announced, there has been this brewing sense of anticipation, one that is evidently rising. Now that the trailer is finally out, this has grown manifolds. Not only that, but the animation is on par with some of the biggest competitors in the anime industry. So much so that fans have begun speculating that a formidable opponent to studios such as Mappa and Ufotable could find their next big challenge.
Monogatari’s New Trailer Turns Heads
Monogatari is back...
- 5/4/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
It’s official. Nicholas Alexander Chavez has confirmed he is not returning to General Hospital. In a message on X (fka Twitter), Chavez, who portrayed Spencer in the ABC daytime drama, expressed his gratitude to fans.
“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that Gh gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors and fellow actors,” Chavez wrote. “Frank Valentini [executive producer] is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show. While there are no current plans for me to return, we are still talking very openly about future possibilities for Spencer in Port Charles.
“Beyond the people I’ve already mentioned, I want to take some time to thank and honor the Gh fan base,” he continued, “especially the ‘Sprina’ fans, who must be the...
“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that Gh gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors and fellow actors,” Chavez wrote. “Frank Valentini [executive producer] is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show. While there are no current plans for me to return, we are still talking very openly about future possibilities for Spencer in Port Charles.
“Beyond the people I’ve already mentioned, I want to take some time to thank and honor the Gh fan base,” he continued, “especially the ‘Sprina’ fans, who must be the...
- 5/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
General Hospital spoilers indicate that official word has come regarding Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s tenure on Gh.
Chavez will not be returning to the role of Spencer Cassadine after all. Confirming reports published last month, Chavez released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) that formalized his departure while also thanking fans for their support.
General Hospital Spoilers – Nicholas Alexander Chavez is grateful for his time on Gh!
Chavez started off by letting everyone know how much he appreciated his time on General Hospital and admitted that he wouldn’t be as busy in his career now if it weren’t for the cast and crew, singling out executive producer Frank Valentini as a terrific mentor.
He went on further to state that there have been continued conversations about his future on the show. While there are no current plans for his return, the two have discussed bringing Spencer back in the future.
Chavez will not be returning to the role of Spencer Cassadine after all. Confirming reports published last month, Chavez released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) that formalized his departure while also thanking fans for their support.
General Hospital Spoilers – Nicholas Alexander Chavez is grateful for his time on Gh!
Chavez started off by letting everyone know how much he appreciated his time on General Hospital and admitted that he wouldn’t be as busy in his career now if it weren’t for the cast and crew, singling out executive producer Frank Valentini as a terrific mentor.
He went on further to state that there have been continued conversations about his future on the show. While there are no current plans for his return, the two have discussed bringing Spencer back in the future.
- 5/4/2024
- by Matt Crider
- Celebrating The Soaps
It’s officially official: Nicholas Alexander Chavez’ General Hospital days are behind him.
Confirming TVLine’s exclusive report last month, the actor behind Spencer Cassadine released a statement Friday via X in which he formalized his departure and also thanked the ABC soap’s fans for their support.
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“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that Gh gave me,...
Confirming TVLine’s exclusive report last month, the actor behind Spencer Cassadine released a statement Friday via X in which he formalized his departure and also thanked the ABC soap’s fans for their support.
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“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that Gh gave me,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
For the first time since his character was seemingly killed off on “General Hospital” earlier this year, actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Spencer Cassadine) has officially confirmed his exit from the daytime drama series after posting a formal statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that ‘Gh’ gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors and fellow actors,” began Chavez in his statement before calling attention to Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, where he called him a “mentor and friend.” Chavez also notes he and the show are keeping the door open for a potential return should the opportunity arise.
“Frank Valentini is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show. While there are no current plans for me to return,...
“I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that ‘Gh’ gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors and fellow actors,” began Chavez in his statement before calling attention to Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, where he called him a “mentor and friend.” Chavez also notes he and the show are keeping the door open for a potential return should the opportunity arise.
“Frank Valentini is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show. While there are no current plans for me to return,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Yoasobi to Perform Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season Theme Song - Main Image
Following the anime’s reveal in January, the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime announced that Yoasobi will perform the show’s theme song.
This was confirmed via the show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account and website. There, the song’s title was revealed along with the release of a short preview.
Yoasobi performing the show’s theme marks yet another series the popular Japanese music duo will work on. This shouldn’t be surprising given how well-received the duo’s anime songs are.
With the theme song announcement, we will likely get even more info soon, and hopefully even a proper trailer.
Monogatari Off & Monster Season Reveals Yoasobi Theme Song
Earlier this week, the Monogatari series shared another teaser for the upcoming anime.
This teaser is simply an image of the letter Y on a red background,...
Following the anime’s reveal in January, the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime announced that Yoasobi will perform the show’s theme song.
This was confirmed via the show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account and website. There, the song’s title was revealed along with the release of a short preview.
Yoasobi performing the show’s theme marks yet another series the popular Japanese music duo will work on. This shouldn’t be surprising given how well-received the duo’s anime songs are.
With the theme song announcement, we will likely get even more info soon, and hopefully even a proper trailer.
Monogatari Off & Monster Season Reveals Yoasobi Theme Song
Earlier this week, the Monogatari series shared another teaser for the upcoming anime.
This teaser is simply an image of the letter Y on a red background,...
- 5/3/2024
- EpicStream
Of all the roles Charlize Theron has donned to date, perhaps none comes as close to playing Furiosa in the Mad Max saga. That being said, fans also awaited for her to reprise her iconic role and return to the screens in character for the upcoming prequel and spin-off based on her character’s name. However, things went a bit downhill for her for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Charlize Theron (via her Instagram)
While there was a chance for her to star as the noted character in this prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road as well, she instead had to give her up to Hollywood’s currently raging heartthrob Anya Taylor-Joy. And while the younger actress says Theron holds no hard feelings toward her because of the same, the one to blame for this decision is none other than the helmer of the saga, George Miller.
Charlize Theron...
Charlize Theron (via her Instagram)
While there was a chance for her to star as the noted character in this prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road as well, she instead had to give her up to Hollywood’s currently raging heartthrob Anya Taylor-Joy. And while the younger actress says Theron holds no hard feelings toward her because of the same, the one to blame for this decision is none other than the helmer of the saga, George Miller.
Charlize Theron...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Stars: Jared Rivet, Ashley Ahlquist, Ashley Dakin, Bix Krieger, Jessica DeBonville, Sean Young | Written and Directed by Marc Gottlieb
Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order is the third film in a trilogy that The Asylum began in Ape vs Monster and continued in Ape vs Mecha Ape. Or more likely the third film in a series that will last as long as there are megabudget Kong vs Godzilla films to provide inspiration for their mockbuster franchise.
Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order starts in 2007, Abraham the chimp is orbiting Earth when something large approaches the capsule and briefly cuts off contact between and NASA. Seventeen years later, the now kaiju-sized simian is angrily stomping around his home on Watkins Island, much to the concern of Hank and Mariana.
Naomi is also upset, the cruise ship her parents were on has disappeared without a trace. When the authorities can...
Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order is the third film in a trilogy that The Asylum began in Ape vs Monster and continued in Ape vs Mecha Ape. Or more likely the third film in a series that will last as long as there are megabudget Kong vs Godzilla films to provide inspiration for their mockbuster franchise.
Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order starts in 2007, Abraham the chimp is orbiting Earth when something large approaches the capsule and briefly cuts off contact between and NASA. Seventeen years later, the now kaiju-sized simian is angrily stomping around his home on Watkins Island, much to the concern of Hank and Mariana.
Naomi is also upset, the cruise ship her parents were on has disappeared without a trace. When the authorities can...
- 5/2/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Following her breakthrough role as the dark Force user pupil Shin Hati in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars” series “Ahsoka,” actress Ivanna Sakhno has secured her next major role. The actress has secured a leading role in “M3GAN 2.0,” the follow-up to the critically acclaimed film from Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, according to Deadline.
Although there is currently no word on who her character is or how she fits into that universe, Sakhno will star alongside Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, who will both be reprising their roles as Gemma and Cady, respectively.
Continue reading ‘Ahsoka’ Star Ivanna Sakhno Joins ’M3GAN 2.0’ Alongside Allison Williams at The Playlist.
Although there is currently no word on who her character is or how she fits into that universe, Sakhno will star alongside Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, who will both be reprising their roles as Gemma and Cady, respectively.
Continue reading ‘Ahsoka’ Star Ivanna Sakhno Joins ’M3GAN 2.0’ Alongside Allison Williams at The Playlist.
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
As summer approaches (for the Northern Hemisphere at least), Netflix is set to premiere a fresh season of one of its biggest hits.
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Several months ago, word leaked out that Maggie Gyllenhaal was set to write and direct a film called The Bride!, a new take on the concept of the 1935 classic The Bride of Frankenstein (watch it Here). Once thought to be set up at the Netflix streaming service, this one is actually happening at Warner Bros., and the studio has set the film for a theatrical release, IMAX screens included, on October 3, 2025. Gyllenhaal has assembled a strong cast for the film that includes Penelope Cruz, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Jeannie Berlin, with Jessie Buckley as The Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s Monster. Official images of the Bride and the Monster have been released before; in fact, those are what can be seen above this paragraph. But now Buckley and Bale have been spotted on set, in costume, and a “spy pic” image of them...
- 4/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Michael Douglas is in terrific form as Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV’s new historical limited series “Franklin” but he isn’t the only actor to emerge with awards whispers whizzing through the air. Veteran actor Eddie Marsan features in a key supporting role as John Adams and delivers one of the finest performances of his career while also shining a new light onto a man that many actors have depicted before.
The limited series follows Franklin’s eight years in France as he tried to persuade King Louis XVI (Tom Pezier) to join the colonies’ cause and aid them in the American Revolutionary War. The scenes between Douglas and Marsan are nothing short of spectacular and Marsan nails his performance as Adams, as noted by critics.
Clint Worthington (Roger Ebert) noted: “Marsan’s energy as Adams is decidedly different from Paul Giamatti’s in Ellis’ original 2008 miniseries—“Franklin” feels...
The limited series follows Franklin’s eight years in France as he tried to persuade King Louis XVI (Tom Pezier) to join the colonies’ cause and aid them in the American Revolutionary War. The scenes between Douglas and Marsan are nothing short of spectacular and Marsan nails his performance as Adams, as noted by critics.
Clint Worthington (Roger Ebert) noted: “Marsan’s energy as Adams is decidedly different from Paul Giamatti’s in Ellis’ original 2008 miniseries—“Franklin” feels...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
This summer, Rimuru and friends return to the stage in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Stage 2: Demon Lord Attack Arc & Human-Monster Interaction Arc . Today, the gang is all here for a new poster, featuring the entire cast in costume. Front and center are Hana Ogi (≠Me), returning to her role as Rimuru Tempest, and Usa (#Babababambi) as Milim Nava. Related: That Time I Got Reincanated as a Slime Returns to the Stage for Second Play Adaptation That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Stage 2: Demon Lord Attack Arc & Human-Monster Interaction Arc is scheduled to run July 25-28 at Tokyo's Tennozu Galaxy Theater, and August 2-3 at Osaka's Sankei Hall Breeze. Watch the latest season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime as it airs, right here on Crunchyroll ! Corporate worker Mikami Satoru is stabbed by a random killer, and is reborn to an alternate world.
- 4/30/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the eight jurors who will be joining jury president Greta Gerwig for the event’s 2024 edition (May 14-25).
They are American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, French actor and producer Omar Sy, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, Spanish director and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, and Italian actor Pierfrancisco Favino.
The jury will award the Palme d’Or to one of the 22 films in competition at the closing ceremony on May 25. Anatomy Of A Fall picked up the top prize last year.
They are American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, French actor and producer Omar Sy, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, Spanish director and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, and Italian actor Pierfrancisco Favino.
The jury will award the Palme d’Or to one of the 22 films in competition at the closing ceremony on May 25. Anatomy Of A Fall picked up the top prize last year.
- 4/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
Hulu’s acclaimed new limited series “We Were the Lucky Ones” is led by Logan Lerman. who give the best performance of his career. Adapted from Georgia Hunter‘s 2017 book of the same, the story follows the Kurcs, a Polish Jewish family torn apart by WWII. It’s a difficult watch but creator Erica Lipez has crafted a gripping, vital narrative with Lerman at the center of the show. He plays Addy Kurc, the middle child who pursues a career as a composer in post-war Paris. Critics agree, Lerman is a revelation in this role.
Proma Khosla (Indie Wire) stated: “As Addy, Lerman is siloed from the other siblings for almost the entire series, but never waivers in his portrayal of someone sustained by hope and eventually in the haze of grief.”
Maggie Levitt (Collider) observed: “Lerman is another clear standout in the series, though his performance is more subtle...
Proma Khosla (Indie Wire) stated: “As Addy, Lerman is siloed from the other siblings for almost the entire series, but never waivers in his portrayal of someone sustained by hope and eventually in the haze of grief.”
Maggie Levitt (Collider) observed: “Lerman is another clear standout in the series, though his performance is more subtle...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers note that while fans believed actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez, who played Spencer Cassadine, was on temporary leave from the soap, TV Line now confirms he is not returning to the show.
Chavez was supposed to be on hiatus from the daytime drama to film the Netflix series, Monster, The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, with his last appearance on Gh taking place on Wednesday, January 31.
Still, in the weeks and months that followed, there has been massive buzz online that his “hiatus” was really an exit. Now, thanks to the TV Line report, it’s official – Chavez will not be coming back.
Gh Spoilers: Speculation On Nicholas Chavez’s Exit
Gh spoilers suggest that Spencer was presumed dead in early February after he fell overboard on a cruise, struggling to keep Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) from attacking the love of his life, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali...
Chavez was supposed to be on hiatus from the daytime drama to film the Netflix series, Monster, The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, with his last appearance on Gh taking place on Wednesday, January 31.
Still, in the weeks and months that followed, there has been massive buzz online that his “hiatus” was really an exit. Now, thanks to the TV Line report, it’s official – Chavez will not be coming back.
Gh Spoilers: Speculation On Nicholas Chavez’s Exit
Gh spoilers suggest that Spencer was presumed dead in early February after he fell overboard on a cruise, struggling to keep Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) from attacking the love of his life, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali...
- 4/26/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital star Nicholas Chavez is officially out as Spencer Cassadine despite there being some hope that he would be back. He had left in January 2024 for another project and was said to be returning when he was done. Now, he is done but what is the reason? Keep reading for more details.
General Hospital Nicholas Chavez Out As Spencer Cassadine
There has been speculation as to what was going on with Nicholas Chavez. He left his role on General Hospital as Spencer Cassadine in January to star in Monster, a Ryan Murphy production. Yet, it seemed that he would be coming back as soon as filming ended. Unfortunately, it seems that he is now gone for good and won’t be returning any time soon. According to She Knows, insiders are confirming the bad news that Nicholas has officially departed Port Charles though his reps have not said anything just yet.
General Hospital Nicholas Chavez Out As Spencer Cassadine
There has been speculation as to what was going on with Nicholas Chavez. He left his role on General Hospital as Spencer Cassadine in January to star in Monster, a Ryan Murphy production. Yet, it seemed that he would be coming back as soon as filming ended. Unfortunately, it seems that he is now gone for good and won’t be returning any time soon. According to She Knows, insiders are confirming the bad news that Nicholas has officially departed Port Charles though his reps have not said anything just yet.
- 4/25/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
General Hospital is bidding farewell to one of its own as Nicholas Alexander Chavez officially exits the ABC soap after a lengthy absence. The actor who plays Spencer Cassadine in the series is making his temporary absence permanent, according to TV Line after he stepped away from the role to film the second season of Ryan Murphy‘s Monster anthology series. Chavez stopped appearing on General Hospital in late March of this year, as fans reportedly spotted his name was no longer among the closing credits. ABC/Christopher Willard The actor’s casting on the buzzy Netflix project was officially announced this January as he’s set to portray Lyle Menendez alongside Cooper Koch who is portraying Erik Menendez. Meanwhile, Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny will play their onscreen parents Jose and Kitty Menendez. Chavez’s hiatus was also confirmed in January, but as revealed by TV Line, that situation is now permanent.
- 4/25/2024
- TV Insider
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