A very impressive - and very bloody - independent fan-film has been shared online, and it reimagines Wolverine as a Viking warrior in Medieval times.
Directed by Godefroy Ryckewaert, the ultra-violent Logan The Wolf begins with a group of mercenaries approaching this far more ruthless and bloodthirsty take on the iconic mutant hero, who has been accused of brutally slaughtering anyone who encounters him - including women and children.
Logan, who refers to himself as "Fenrir's Fury," makes short work of his attackers in extremely gruesome fashion, before being approached by a man who offers to join forces so they can both rid the world of the human "animals."
We don't want to spoil exactly who this character is supposed to be, but be sure to keep watching for a short post-credits scene.
Check out Logan The Wolf below, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
Directed by Godefroy Ryckewaert, the ultra-violent Logan The Wolf begins with a group of mercenaries approaching this far more ruthless and bloodthirsty take on the iconic mutant hero, who has been accused of brutally slaughtering anyone who encounters him - including women and children.
Logan, who refers to himself as "Fenrir's Fury," makes short work of his attackers in extremely gruesome fashion, before being approached by a man who offers to join forces so they can both rid the world of the human "animals."
We don't want to spoil exactly who this character is supposed to be, but be sure to keep watching for a short post-credits scene.
Check out Logan The Wolf below, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
- 5/19/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Cannes 2024 Sales: A24 Acquires Rights to Ruben Öslund’s New Film ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’
For those keeping score, and we know Neon is, it’s four Palme d’Or victories for Neon, who bought “Anatomy of a Fall” out of last year’s Cannes Film Festival. The boutique shingle didn’t stop there, and also acquired “Robot Dreams” and “Perfect Days” as well. Netflix plunked down $11 million for “May December,” and the festival produced sales for other buzzy titles like “Jeanne du Barry” and “The Taste of Things.” All that, and with the specter of the writers strike hanging over it.
So what will sell big this year? Many of the titles in competition as part of this year’s Official Selection are up for grabs, even as Neon, A24, Mubi, and Searchlight are all arriving with at least one contender in the main race. We’ll be tracking everything that gets bought below throughout the festival and beyond.
Films Acquired During the Festival...
So what will sell big this year? Many of the titles in competition as part of this year’s Official Selection are up for grabs, even as Neon, A24, Mubi, and Searchlight are all arriving with at least one contender in the main race. We’ll be tracking everything that gets bought below throughout the festival and beyond.
Films Acquired During the Festival...
- 5/19/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Focus Features has secured worldwide rights to Yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming feature Bugonia, which reunites the Greek director with Kinds Of Kindness stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
Focus will release Bugonia in the US while Universal Pictures will handle international distribution, excluding South Korea. Distribution of Lanthimos’ Oscar-winners The Favourite and Poor Things as well as Kinds Of Kindness were handled by Searchlight.
The upcoming film is a remake of South Korean sci-fi comedy Save The Green Planet, which was directed by Jang Joon-hwan and won a host of awards after playing numerous festivals in 2003. The English-language version was developed...
Focus will release Bugonia in the US while Universal Pictures will handle international distribution, excluding South Korea. Distribution of Lanthimos’ Oscar-winners The Favourite and Poor Things as well as Kinds Of Kindness were handled by Searchlight.
The upcoming film is a remake of South Korean sci-fi comedy Save The Green Planet, which was directed by Jang Joon-hwan and won a host of awards after playing numerous festivals in 2003. The English-language version was developed...
- 5/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
A little while ago, a hot rumor suggested that Emma Stone would be re-teaming with director Yorgos Lanthimos a remake of the South Korean classic, Save the Green Planet. Less than twenty-four hours after the triumphant Cannes premiere of their follow-up to Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness comes official word that the movie is indeed happening. The movie, which is now titled Bugonia, will also re-team Stone with her Kinds of Kindness co-star Jesse Plemons, whose performance in the film is generating awards buzz.
Here’s the official synopsis from distributor Focus Features:
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
The remake is written by Will Tracy, a writer on HBO’s Succession and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Tracy also co-wrote the genre film The Menu.
Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe...
Here’s the official synopsis from distributor Focus Features:
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
The remake is written by Will Tracy, a writer on HBO’s Succession and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Tracy also co-wrote the genre film The Menu.
Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe...
- 5/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“It’s f–ing hard to make a good airplane movie,” Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund emphasized multiple times Saturday morning in Cannes as he spoke to international press about his plans for The Entertainment System Is Down, the latest feature he has set to direct starring a buzzy cast led by Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl.
His follow-up to the Palme d’Or-winning satire Triangle of Sadness, The Entertainment System Is Down is another social satire, this time set on a long-haul flight where the entertainment systems fail, and an eclectic group of international passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored.
As we reported earlier this week, Östlund and his producer, Erik Hemmendorff, have purchased a real-life Boeing 747 where he told the press today he will mount the production over 70 days on a studio lot.
“We bought the plane and it was quite early in the process of the film.
His follow-up to the Palme d’Or-winning satire Triangle of Sadness, The Entertainment System Is Down is another social satire, this time set on a long-haul flight where the entertainment systems fail, and an eclectic group of international passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored.
As we reported earlier this week, Östlund and his producer, Erik Hemmendorff, have purchased a real-life Boeing 747 where he told the press today he will mount the production over 70 days on a studio lot.
“We bought the plane and it was quite early in the process of the film.
- 5/18/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
“Succession” star Nicholas Braun is in talks to star in Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.” Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl are already on board the buzzy satire.
“The Entertainment System Is Down” is one of the sexiest packages being shopped at the Cannes Film Market, where the Coproduction Office has launched international sales. Östlund is on the ground in Cannes, where he previously won a pair of Palme d’Or trophies with “Triangle of Sadness” in 2022, and “The Square” in 2017.
Ostlund is set to present the project during an event for Swedish film fund Film i Vast Saturday.
Slated to start shooting next month, the movie takes place on a long-haul flight where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored. The exact plot of the movie remains under wraps, although it’s already known that it involves a cheating husband,...
“The Entertainment System Is Down” is one of the sexiest packages being shopped at the Cannes Film Market, where the Coproduction Office has launched international sales. Östlund is on the ground in Cannes, where he previously won a pair of Palme d’Or trophies with “Triangle of Sadness” in 2022, and “The Square” in 2017.
Ostlund is set to present the project during an event for Swedish film fund Film i Vast Saturday.
Slated to start shooting next month, the movie takes place on a long-haul flight where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored. The exact plot of the movie remains under wraps, although it’s already known that it involves a cheating husband,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
A possible runtime for Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine has been revealed, and if accurate, it would make the Merc With a Mouth's MCU debut the longest Deadpool movie yet.
According to an AMC Theatres listing, Deadpool and Wolverine will clock-in at 2 hours and 7 minutes. The previous film ran for 2 hours, while the first Deadpool was quite a bit shorter at 1 hour, 48 minutes.
In addition, some new international promo banners have found their way online. They reuse the images from previously-released posters, but pull back to let us see a little more of Wade Wilson and Logan.
New promotional banner for #DeadpoolAndWolverine⚔️ pic.twitter.com/fODcWglkpz
— Deadpool Updates (@DeadpoolUpdate) May 17, 2024
Empire recently asked Reynolds and Jackman if there were plans in place for them to reprise their roles in the MCU down the line.
“I’m very nervous talking to you,” responded Reynolds. “I’ve never been so scared of...
According to an AMC Theatres listing, Deadpool and Wolverine will clock-in at 2 hours and 7 minutes. The previous film ran for 2 hours, while the first Deadpool was quite a bit shorter at 1 hour, 48 minutes.
In addition, some new international promo banners have found their way online. They reuse the images from previously-released posters, but pull back to let us see a little more of Wade Wilson and Logan.
New promotional banner for #DeadpoolAndWolverine⚔️ pic.twitter.com/fODcWglkpz
— Deadpool Updates (@DeadpoolUpdate) May 17, 2024
Empire recently asked Reynolds and Jackman if there were plans in place for them to reprise their roles in the MCU down the line.
“I’m very nervous talking to you,” responded Reynolds. “I’ve never been so scared of...
- 5/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
American Fiction (Cord Jefferson)
Thelonious “Monk” Ellison is in a rut. He’s still trying to get a publisher to accept his latest book in a market that doesn’t exactly embrace his erudite style. His gig as a college professor lecturing to students that are too “goddamn delicate” to embrace thorny topics of race has him ostracized from colleagues. He’s estranged from family, all of whom are juggling their own issues––health problems, divorce, the financial strain that comes with both. When Monk concocts an elaborate joke to get more fame and acceptance, it’s taken shocking seriously, setting off a series of misadventures exploring how white America is more willing to accept the most reductive, pandering stories of Black...
American Fiction (Cord Jefferson)
Thelonious “Monk” Ellison is in a rut. He’s still trying to get a publisher to accept his latest book in a market that doesn’t exactly embrace his erudite style. His gig as a college professor lecturing to students that are too “goddamn delicate” to embrace thorny topics of race has him ostracized from colleagues. He’s estranged from family, all of whom are juggling their own issues––health problems, divorce, the financial strain that comes with both. When Monk concocts an elaborate joke to get more fame and acceptance, it’s taken shocking seriously, setting off a series of misadventures exploring how white America is more willing to accept the most reductive, pandering stories of Black...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
You'd think that in an episode centered around a bar and its owner, Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 9 would have some sort of death by the drink, but in this episode, the murderer went with an oldie but a classic.
In "Sweet Justice," audiences meet Joe, the owner of an exclusive high-end bar who decides to take justice into his own hands by murdering one of his patron's bullies.
It would almost be sweet if his form of justice didn't involve homicide, oh, and killing the wrong woman.
Gracing the small screen this week for yet another familiar face is Arian Moayed.
Surprisingly, he did not already appear in The Good Wife or The Good Fight, but viewers might recognize him from Succession.
As for his character, anyone who frequents Netflix might notice some similarities between this Joe and another who also enjoys stalking women who have caught his eye in a little show called "You.
In "Sweet Justice," audiences meet Joe, the owner of an exclusive high-end bar who decides to take justice into his own hands by murdering one of his patron's bullies.
It would almost be sweet if his form of justice didn't involve homicide, oh, and killing the wrong woman.
Gracing the small screen this week for yet another familiar face is Arian Moayed.
Surprisingly, he did not already appear in The Good Wife or The Good Fight, but viewers might recognize him from Succession.
As for his character, anyone who frequents Netflix might notice some similarities between this Joe and another who also enjoys stalking women who have caught his eye in a little show called "You.
- 5/17/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
After months of speculation, the critical book has finally been opened on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. The early word? Predominantly positive, with some very high highs and inevitably a few low lows.
Below, we run through some of the first reactions.
Deadline’s Damon Wise praised the movie, calling it a “mad modern masterwork that reinvents the possibilities of cinema”. He said the film is “something of a mess; unruly, exaggerated and drawn to pretension like a moth to a flame. It is also, however, a pretty stunning achievement, the work of a master artist who has taken to Imax like Caravaggio to canvas. It is a true modern masterwork of the kind that outrages with its sheer audacity.”
He continued: “Halfway through, there’s a very audacious gimmick that tears down the fourth wall in ways younger filmmakers can only dream of. Coppola breaks many of the cardinal...
Below, we run through some of the first reactions.
Deadline’s Damon Wise praised the movie, calling it a “mad modern masterwork that reinvents the possibilities of cinema”. He said the film is “something of a mess; unruly, exaggerated and drawn to pretension like a moth to a flame. It is also, however, a pretty stunning achievement, the work of a master artist who has taken to Imax like Caravaggio to canvas. It is a true modern masterwork of the kind that outrages with its sheer audacity.”
He continued: “Halfway through, there’s a very audacious gimmick that tears down the fourth wall in ways younger filmmakers can only dream of. Coppola breaks many of the cardinal...
- 5/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to head to one of the world’s greatest cities with Lucy and her family! The new series “Home Sweet Rome!” debuts on Max on Thursday, May 16, and stars Kensington Tallman as Lucy, a 13-year-old girl whose family leaves their California home to start a new life in Rome. The adjustment won’t be easy for Lucy, but she’ll also get to have adventures she’ll remember for the rest of her life! You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Home Sweet Rome' When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Home Sweet Rome'
Lucy is living her California dream when her parents tell her they’re crossing an ocean together. Her stepmom Francesca is an Italian pop sensation, and when she decides to return home Lucy’s dad can...
How to Watch 'Home Sweet Rome' When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Home Sweet Rome'
Lucy is living her California dream when her parents tell her they’re crossing an ocean together. Her stepmom Francesca is an Italian pop sensation, and when she decides to return home Lucy’s dad can...
- 5/16/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Exclusive: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to Memoir of a Snail, a stop-motion drama from Adam Elliot — the writer-director behind the Academy Award-winning 2004 short Harvie Krumpet.
Marking the first lead voice role for star Sarah Snook (Succession), and Elliot’s second stop-motion feature on the heels of 2009’s Mary and Max — also distributed by IFC — the film centers on the life of Grace Pudel, a lonely misfit with an affinity for collecting ornamental snails and an intense love of romance novels. At a young age, when she’s separated from her twin brother, she falls into a spiral of anxiety and angst. Despite a continued series of hardships, inspiration and hope emerge when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman named Pinky. As she slowly learns to let go of the clutter in her home and her mind, Grace starts to find her confidence...
Marking the first lead voice role for star Sarah Snook (Succession), and Elliot’s second stop-motion feature on the heels of 2009’s Mary and Max — also distributed by IFC — the film centers on the life of Grace Pudel, a lonely misfit with an affinity for collecting ornamental snails and an intense love of romance novels. At a young age, when she’s separated from her twin brother, she falls into a spiral of anxiety and angst. Despite a continued series of hardships, inspiration and hope emerge when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman named Pinky. As she slowly learns to let go of the clutter in her home and her mind, Grace starts to find her confidence...
- 5/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
StudioCanal on Thursday unveiled the acquisition of Ali Abbasi’s Cannes competition entry The Apprentice for the U.K. and Ireland, with a release planned for later this year. The film is an exploration of Donald Trump’s rise to power in 1980s America.
Directed by Abbasi and written by Gabe Sherman, the film stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee and Berlin Silver Bear winner Sebastian Stan (Pam & Tommy) as Trump; Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Jeremy Strong (Succession) as his firebrand mentor Roy Cohn; Martin Donovan (Tenet) as Fred Trump Sr.; and Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) as Ivana Trump.
The Apprentice is “a dive into the underbelly of the American empire,” according to a plot description. “It charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.
Directed by Abbasi and written by Gabe Sherman, the film stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee and Berlin Silver Bear winner Sebastian Stan (Pam & Tommy) as Trump; Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Jeremy Strong (Succession) as his firebrand mentor Roy Cohn; Martin Donovan (Tenet) as Fred Trump Sr.; and Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) as Ivana Trump.
The Apprentice is “a dive into the underbelly of the American empire,” according to a plot description. “It charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.
- 5/16/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Game of Thrones TV series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss set out to craft an epic series called 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of a trilogy of sci-fi novels written by Chinese author Liu Cixin, for the Netflix streaming service, they were hoping to get four seasons out of the material. But when the first season of 3 Body Problem started streaming in March and pulled in a sizeable but underwhelming number of views, some began to question whether or not Netflix would want any more episodes of the big budget show. Now The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that Netflix has indeed ordered more episodes – but just enough to allow Benioff, Weiss, and co-creator Alexander Woo to wrap up the story. Exactly how many episodes that will be has not yet been revealed.
The showrunners provided the following statement: “We’re thrilled that we get to tell...
The showrunners provided the following statement: “We’re thrilled that we get to tell...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Sitting at a capacious round table filled with half-a-dozen entertainment reporters, Gary Oldman describes himself as a fan of television. “Some of the best stuff you see is on your television screen,” he said. “I love long-form.”
Frankly, this isn’t the first time a movie star who’s new to television has praised the medium printing his paychecks. But Oldman — in a winding, hourlong conversation pegged to “Slow Horses,” his first TV role as a series regular — really does seem to love the visual art of serialized narratives. During the December luncheon (hosted by Apple in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood), he brought up a dozen shows, often unprompted, and even quoted his favorite line from “Succession” off the cuff.
“God, [Brian] Cox had one of the greatest lines when he said, ‘What is that smell in here? It’s like a cheesemonger died and left his cock in the brie,...
Frankly, this isn’t the first time a movie star who’s new to television has praised the medium printing his paychecks. But Oldman — in a winding, hourlong conversation pegged to “Slow Horses,” his first TV role as a series regular — really does seem to love the visual art of serialized narratives. During the December luncheon (hosted by Apple in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood), he brought up a dozen shows, often unprompted, and even quoted his favorite line from “Succession” off the cuff.
“God, [Brian] Cox had one of the greatest lines when he said, ‘What is that smell in here? It’s like a cheesemonger died and left his cock in the brie,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Will Ferrell and Ramy Youssef are co-creating “Golf,” a comedy series set at Netflix, with Ferrell also set to star. Josh Rabinowitz also serves as co-creator.
Ferrell will play a fictional golf legend in the 10-episode series. Youssef will also appear onscreen in the series, but details regarding his character are being kept under wraps.
Youssef and Rabinowitz serve as showrunners, and executive produce alongside Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor for Gloria Sanchez Productions; Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nena Rodrigue for T-Street; and Andy Campagna for Youssef’s Cairo Cowboy.
Ferrell is best known for his sevens seasons as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member and starring in films such as “Elf,” “Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights” and “Step Brothers,” having co-written the last three titles with Adam McKay. More recently, he has appeared in “Barbie,” “The Shrink Next Door” and “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.” Ferrell...
Ferrell will play a fictional golf legend in the 10-episode series. Youssef will also appear onscreen in the series, but details regarding his character are being kept under wraps.
Youssef and Rabinowitz serve as showrunners, and executive produce alongside Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor for Gloria Sanchez Productions; Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nena Rodrigue for T-Street; and Andy Campagna for Youssef’s Cairo Cowboy.
Ferrell is best known for his sevens seasons as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member and starring in films such as “Elf,” “Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights” and “Step Brothers,” having co-written the last three titles with Adam McKay. More recently, he has appeared in “Barbie,” “The Shrink Next Door” and “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.” Ferrell...
- 5/15/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Filming on “The Last of Us” Season 2 is well underway, and Warner Bros. Discovery has officially released the first images of Pedro Pascal as “Joel” (above) and Bella Ramsey as “Ellie” (below) from the upcoming second season.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. New cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.
Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in “The Last of Us” Season 2.
The lineup of directors for Season 2 includes Mark Mylod (“Succession,” The Menu) alongside Nina Lopez-Corrado (Perry Mason...
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. New cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.
Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in “The Last of Us” Season 2.
The lineup of directors for Season 2 includes Mark Mylod (“Succession,” The Menu) alongside Nina Lopez-Corrado (Perry Mason...
- 5/15/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The television industry’s annual “upfront” is usually a place where advertisers get to preview new series and specials, not blockbuster movies, so NBC raised eyebrows Monday when one of the first previews it showed to an audience at Radio City Music Hall was of the coming Universal film “Wicked.”
NBCUniversal, chief content officer Donna Langley told the crowd, was “excited to build up our story legacy across film, TV and streaming.”
Movies and premium cable series from HBO and Showtime used to be something traditional TV advertisers got their hands on only after they had made their way through theaters and pay-tv windows. Now, as a batch of this year’s upfront showcases reveal, they are increasingly being dangled before Madison Avenue as a major reason to support TV companies.
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to make a similar point at its upfront Wednesday morning, when executives talk to...
NBCUniversal, chief content officer Donna Langley told the crowd, was “excited to build up our story legacy across film, TV and streaming.”
Movies and premium cable series from HBO and Showtime used to be something traditional TV advertisers got their hands on only after they had made their way through theaters and pay-tv windows. Now, as a batch of this year’s upfront showcases reveal, they are increasingly being dangled before Madison Avenue as a major reason to support TV companies.
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to make a similar point at its upfront Wednesday morning, when executives talk to...
- 5/15/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The Max prequel series “Dune: Prophecy” has added Jihae in a recurring guest star role, Variety has learned exclusively.
The South Korean actress, musician, and multimedia artist is the latest casting to be announced for the series, after Variety exclusively reported that Indian superstar Tabu would also be appearing in the show.
The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title “Dune: The Sisterhood.” It is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The official logline states, “From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Jihae will play Reverend Mother Kasha, described as “the Emperor’s own Truthsayer and confidant. Reverend...
The South Korean actress, musician, and multimedia artist is the latest casting to be announced for the series, after Variety exclusively reported that Indian superstar Tabu would also be appearing in the show.
The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title “Dune: The Sisterhood.” It is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The official logline states, “From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Jihae will play Reverend Mother Kasha, described as “the Emperor’s own Truthsayer and confidant. Reverend...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It's about time Elsbeth lived her Sex & The City realness in the next episode. A round of cosmopolitans for the girls!
Seriously, the drink is full of electrolytes and antioxidants.
In Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 9, the aptly named "police of the police" finds herself sipping more than the usual tea when an exclusive cocktail bar owner takes justice into his own hands.
By the looks of things, Elsbeth will be mixing business with pleasure when she clinks glasses with Joe, played by Arian Moayed, known for his role as Stewy Hosseini in Succession.
With only this and one more episode to close out the show's first season, audiences are likely to see equal parts of the weekly murders and the ongoing case of Wagner's false accusation of corruption.
Speaking of the captain, while he's given more than enough reasons to believe he is entirely innocent, the detective also seems...
Seriously, the drink is full of electrolytes and antioxidants.
In Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 9, the aptly named "police of the police" finds herself sipping more than the usual tea when an exclusive cocktail bar owner takes justice into his own hands.
By the looks of things, Elsbeth will be mixing business with pleasure when she clinks glasses with Joe, played by Arian Moayed, known for his role as Stewy Hosseini in Succession.
With only this and one more episode to close out the show's first season, audiences are likely to see equal parts of the weekly murders and the ongoing case of Wagner's false accusation of corruption.
Speaking of the captain, while he's given more than enough reasons to believe he is entirely innocent, the detective also seems...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Disney+ and Hulu have set a new Bruce Springsteen documentary for an October premiere.
“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” will follow the band’s 2023-2024 world tour, featuring footage from band rehearsals and backstage moments, conversations with Springsteen as he develops the setlist and archival clips of the E Street Band. The project is intended to complement Springsteen’s existing body of autobiographical works, which includes the memoir “Born to Run,” the live performance (and documentary) “Springsteen on Broadway,” and the films “Western Stars” and “Letter to You.”
Stream 'Road Diary' On Disney+ $9.99/Month
The documentary is directed by Thom Zimny, the longtime Springsteen collaborator behind “Western Stars” and “Springsteen on Broadway,” as well as music docs “The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash” and “Willie Nelson & Family.” Zimny also produces alongside Springsteen, Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau, Adrienne Gerard and Sean Stuart.
Bruce Springsteen...
“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” will follow the band’s 2023-2024 world tour, featuring footage from band rehearsals and backstage moments, conversations with Springsteen as he develops the setlist and archival clips of the E Street Band. The project is intended to complement Springsteen’s existing body of autobiographical works, which includes the memoir “Born to Run,” the live performance (and documentary) “Springsteen on Broadway,” and the films “Western Stars” and “Letter to You.”
Stream 'Road Diary' On Disney+ $9.99/Month
The documentary is directed by Thom Zimny, the longtime Springsteen collaborator behind “Western Stars” and “Springsteen on Broadway,” as well as music docs “The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash” and “Willie Nelson & Family.” Zimny also produces alongside Springsteen, Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau, Adrienne Gerard and Sean Stuart.
Bruce Springsteen...
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Good Morning America host Robin Roberts is set to receive the Inclusion Award at the 2024 edition of the Banff World Media Festival.
Also set for tributes at next month’s Canadian Rockies event is comic and actor Tom Green, who will receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award, and Kevin Beggs, chairman and chief creative officer at the Lionsgate Television Group, receiving the Award of Excellence.
Elsewhere, Girls5eva actor Renée Elise Goldsberry, who was also in the original Hamilton cast, will pick up the Creative Voice Award, Kim’s Convenience star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee will receive the Canadian award of distinction, and indie banner Attraction will be honored with the Innovative Producer Award.
Banff organizers also said Tuesday that Emmy-winning director and writer Allana Harkin (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) will host the flagship Banff Rockie Awards on June 10. Late Bloomer star Jasmeet Raina will host the festival’s...
Also set for tributes at next month’s Canadian Rockies event is comic and actor Tom Green, who will receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award, and Kevin Beggs, chairman and chief creative officer at the Lionsgate Television Group, receiving the Award of Excellence.
Elsewhere, Girls5eva actor Renée Elise Goldsberry, who was also in the original Hamilton cast, will pick up the Creative Voice Award, Kim’s Convenience star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee will receive the Canadian award of distinction, and indie banner Attraction will be honored with the Innovative Producer Award.
Banff organizers also said Tuesday that Emmy-winning director and writer Allana Harkin (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) will host the flagship Banff Rockie Awards on June 10. Late Bloomer star Jasmeet Raina will host the festival’s...
- 5/14/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sauron is on the rise in the first trailer for Season 2 of the Prime Video series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which premieres on Aug. 29. Amazon unveiled the trailer and the premiere date in New York City on Tuesday as part of its upfront presentation to advertisers.
The action-packed first look focuses on the rise of the fearsome and powerful villain during Middle-earth’s Second Age, as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) disguises himself as an elf to aid Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in the forging of the titular rings of power. All sorts of menacing creatures — orcs, creeping tree vines, an oozing morass of wormy goo — appear to pollute the land, while many of the characters from Season 1 ready themselves for battle, including Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova) and Isildur (Maxim Baldry).
The preview also includes a brief shot of the character known...
The action-packed first look focuses on the rise of the fearsome and powerful villain during Middle-earth’s Second Age, as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) disguises himself as an elf to aid Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in the forging of the titular rings of power. All sorts of menacing creatures — orcs, creeping tree vines, an oozing morass of wormy goo — appear to pollute the land, while many of the characters from Season 1 ready themselves for battle, including Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova) and Isildur (Maxim Baldry).
The preview also includes a brief shot of the character known...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valerie Wu and Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Costa-Gavras, the celebrated Franco-Greek master who’s won an Oscar and a Palme d’Or, has teamed with French sales company Playtime for his latest film, “Last Breath.”
Currently in post-production, “Last Breath” boasts a strong international cast led by Denis Podalydès (“Deception”) and Kad Merad (“Welcome to the Sticks”), who star alongside Marilyne Canto (“The Starry Sky Above Me”), Charlotte Rampling (“Dune”), Ángela Molina (“Broken Embraces”), Karin Viard (“Strangers by Night”), Hiam Abbass (“Succession”) and Agathe Bonitzer (“Maria Montessori”).
Costa-Gavras penned the film, based on the book “Le Dernier Souffle” by Régis Debray and Claude Grange. A Cannes regular, Costa-Gavras won the Palme d’Or for “Missing” in 1982, served on the jury in 1976 and won the Jury Prize with his political thriller “Z” which went on to win an Oscar. He has also been feted as guest of honor at Cannes Classics, the selection dedicated to heritage films.
“We...
Currently in post-production, “Last Breath” boasts a strong international cast led by Denis Podalydès (“Deception”) and Kad Merad (“Welcome to the Sticks”), who star alongside Marilyne Canto (“The Starry Sky Above Me”), Charlotte Rampling (“Dune”), Ángela Molina (“Broken Embraces”), Karin Viard (“Strangers by Night”), Hiam Abbass (“Succession”) and Agathe Bonitzer (“Maria Montessori”).
Costa-Gavras penned the film, based on the book “Le Dernier Souffle” by Régis Debray and Claude Grange. A Cannes regular, Costa-Gavras won the Palme d’Or for “Missing” in 1982, served on the jury in 1976 and won the Jury Prize with his political thriller “Z” which went on to win an Oscar. He has also been feted as guest of honor at Cannes Classics, the selection dedicated to heritage films.
“We...
- 5/14/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Phoebe Dynevor, star of TV’s Bridgerton, is in talks to star in Violent Night director Tommy Wirkola’s mysterious, untitled shark thriller.
Tommy Wirkola, director of festive action film Violent Night, is currently working on a thriller that involves sharks in some form, and said thriller could end up starring Phoebe Dynevor, previously of Bridgerton and Fair Play fame.
Dynevor is ‘in talks’ to star in Wirkola’s shark-based project according to Deadline, while further details are thinner on the ground than actual sharks. There’s no title to speak of and its plot is said to be “under wraps”; the concrete bit of information is that it’ll be produced by Hyperobject Industries, the production company founded by Adam McKay. It’s previously brought us such entertainments as Succession, The Menu and Don’t Look Up, the latter directed by McKay himself.
Hailing from Norway, Wirkola has built a...
Tommy Wirkola, director of festive action film Violent Night, is currently working on a thriller that involves sharks in some form, and said thriller could end up starring Phoebe Dynevor, previously of Bridgerton and Fair Play fame.
Dynevor is ‘in talks’ to star in Wirkola’s shark-based project according to Deadline, while further details are thinner on the ground than actual sharks. There’s no title to speak of and its plot is said to be “under wraps”; the concrete bit of information is that it’ll be produced by Hyperobject Industries, the production company founded by Adam McKay. It’s previously brought us such entertainments as Succession, The Menu and Don’t Look Up, the latter directed by McKay himself.
Hailing from Norway, Wirkola has built a...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Veteran manager Leonard Torgan, formerly of Cohn Torgan management, has joined forces with Brett Carducci as a partner in his new shingle, Aligned Entertainment Group, which will both manage and produce projects alongside clients.
Joining Leonard at Aligned are longtime clients Russell Hornsby (Bmf), Ash Zukerman (Succession), Tequan Richmond (Everybody Hates Chris), Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks), David Rogers (Abbott Elementary), Kenric Green (The Walking Dead) and Hamish Michael (One More Shot), among others. They’re now part of a roster which also includes the likes of Ken Jeong, Omar J. Dorsey (Bookie) and Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts).
In addition to Torgan and Carducci, who founded the prior iteration of Aligned in 2009, others participating in the new venture include managers Frank Gonzales and Nikki Daurio.
Serving as a Partner at Cohn Torgan Management for the last 12 years, Torgan previously worked at The Collective and Leverage Management,...
Joining Leonard at Aligned are longtime clients Russell Hornsby (Bmf), Ash Zukerman (Succession), Tequan Richmond (Everybody Hates Chris), Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks), David Rogers (Abbott Elementary), Kenric Green (The Walking Dead) and Hamish Michael (One More Shot), among others. They’re now part of a roster which also includes the likes of Ken Jeong, Omar J. Dorsey (Bookie) and Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts).
In addition to Torgan and Carducci, who founded the prior iteration of Aligned in 2009, others participating in the new venture include managers Frank Gonzales and Nikki Daurio.
Serving as a Partner at Cohn Torgan Management for the last 12 years, Torgan previously worked at The Collective and Leverage Management,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
One thing that many people look for in TV series is an escape from the challenges of reality. Every person is surrounded by a lot of stress these days, so turning on the TV at the end of the day is the easiest way to forget about all the problems and get an easy endorphin or adrenaline rush without actually risking anything.
Of course, people who enjoy fantasy and the supernatural aren't looking for an ounce of realism in the shows they watch, they're much more interested in lore consistency and character design. Those who prefer shows that allude to real-life professionals or events, however, are divided. And CBS' new hit, Elsbeth, just goes to show that divide.
Is Elsbeth Based on Real Life?
Although the show is considered a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, you don't even have to watch them to understand what Elsbeth is all about.
Of course, people who enjoy fantasy and the supernatural aren't looking for an ounce of realism in the shows they watch, they're much more interested in lore consistency and character design. Those who prefer shows that allude to real-life professionals or events, however, are divided. And CBS' new hit, Elsbeth, just goes to show that divide.
Is Elsbeth Based on Real Life?
Although the show is considered a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, you don't even have to watch them to understand what Elsbeth is all about.
- 5/13/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
A study from Comcast shows how viewers are finding new television content in the age of peak choice.
Times have changed since the days when TVs had actual channel dials. If you wanted something to watch, you flipped on your set and switched between the five or six channels your rabbit-ears antenna picked up, then settled on a title or turned it off. Now, viewers have thousands of programming choices between TV channels and on-demand streaming services, and a new survey from Comcast has details regarding just how difficult those choices have become.
Key Details: Comcast found that more than 60% of American audiences search for six minutes or more for a new show or movie. Seeing a promotional ad for a program increases its tune-in rate by 228%. Over 50% of Americans say they’ve watched a show or movie after finding it on their smart TV home screen.
The data from...
Times have changed since the days when TVs had actual channel dials. If you wanted something to watch, you flipped on your set and switched between the five or six channels your rabbit-ears antenna picked up, then settled on a title or turned it off. Now, viewers have thousands of programming choices between TV channels and on-demand streaming services, and a new survey from Comcast has details regarding just how difficult those choices have become.
Key Details: Comcast found that more than 60% of American audiences search for six minutes or more for a new show or movie. Seeing a promotional ad for a program increases its tune-in rate by 228%. Over 50% of Americans say they’ve watched a show or movie after finding it on their smart TV home screen.
The data from...
- 5/13/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The 2024 BAFTA TV Awards very much celebrated the best of British TV tonight as the majority of big-name stars and more recognizable shows fell away to British shows and stars. The likes of “Succession” and “The Last of Us” went home empty-handed at the Royal Festival Hall. “Top Boy,” “The Sixth Commandment,” and “Such Brave Girls” claimed the three big prizes at the ceremony hosted by comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett.
“Top Boy,” Netflix’s hit show about two London drug dealers dealing with gang violence in East London, won Best Drama Series over “The Gold,” “Happy Valley,” and Emmy hopeful “Slow Horses.” Producers Charles Steel and Alasdair Flind came backstage to discuss their victory, which came for the fifth and final season of the fan favorite.
“The talent in front of the camera and behind the camera feels like a family. A lot of them started on ‘Top Boy...
“Top Boy,” Netflix’s hit show about two London drug dealers dealing with gang violence in East London, won Best Drama Series over “The Gold,” “Happy Valley,” and Emmy hopeful “Slow Horses.” Producers Charles Steel and Alasdair Flind came backstage to discuss their victory, which came for the fifth and final season of the fan favorite.
“The talent in front of the camera and behind the camera feels like a family. A lot of them started on ‘Top Boy...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Awards season may well be over for another year in the world of film, with the Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes just a distant memory now. But on Sunday evening, one of the biggest nights in British TV, the BAFTA TV Awards — this year hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Ramesh Ranganathan — took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall. And on a night where the two most nominated shows, Black Mirror and The Crown, failed to snag a single win, Happy Valley, Top Boy, and The Sixth Commandment enjoyed great success in key categories, each taking home two awards apiece.
On the night, Sarah Lancashire won Leading Actress for her all-timer of a turn as police sergeant Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley, her second BAFTA for the same role. The show also snagged the public-voted Memorable Moment award for Catherine and Tommy Lee Royce’s (James Norton) remarkable final kitchen showdown.
On the night, Sarah Lancashire won Leading Actress for her all-timer of a turn as police sergeant Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley, her second BAFTA for the same role. The show also snagged the public-voted Memorable Moment award for Catherine and Tommy Lee Royce’s (James Norton) remarkable final kitchen showdown.
- 5/13/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
Lorraine Kelly received a special award at the 2024 BAFTA TV Awards, and Judi Love’s reaction to her acceptance speech went viral.
After Kelly took the stage in London to receive her award, cameras cut to reactions from the public and caught the Loose Woman co-host rolling her eyes.
“I’m on the telly tomorrow, but I’m going to celebrate tonight,” Kelly said, closing her speech.
Cameras cut to Ant and Dec, who were visibly excited for Kelly’s award. Love then popped up on the screen, giving a shady look, even though the people around her continued to clap for Kelly.
People on social media quickly noticed Love’s reaction, making it one of the viral moments of the night, which you can watch below.
Judi Love’s reaction to Lorraine’s award...
After Kelly took the stage in London to receive her award, cameras cut to reactions from the public and caught the Loose Woman co-host rolling her eyes.
“I’m on the telly tomorrow, but I’m going to celebrate tonight,” Kelly said, closing her speech.
Cameras cut to Ant and Dec, who were visibly excited for Kelly’s award. Love then popped up on the screen, giving a shady look, even though the people around her continued to clap for Kelly.
People on social media quickly noticed Love’s reaction, making it one of the viral moments of the night, which you can watch below.
Judi Love’s reaction to Lorraine’s award...
- 5/12/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with complete winners list: Despite being up for four acting category awards, The Crown‘s final season left the BAFTA TV Awards empty handed tonight in London.
Elizabeth Debicki, Lesley Manville, Salim Daw and Dominic West were all snubbed, as the the likes of Matthew Macfadyen, Jasmine Jobson, Timothy Spall and Sarah Lancashire all triumphed and the Netflix show went out quietly.
There was also a major surprise in the International category, where little-known French drama Class Act beat the likes of Beef, The Bear and The Last of Us to win the prize. Among the most shocked was the show’s star Laurent Lafitte, who urged the audience to find and watch his show — to the amusement of the audience.
The first award of the night saw Jobson beat off competition from actresses from The Crown, Succession and The Last of Us to win Best Supporting Actress for...
Elizabeth Debicki, Lesley Manville, Salim Daw and Dominic West were all snubbed, as the the likes of Matthew Macfadyen, Jasmine Jobson, Timothy Spall and Sarah Lancashire all triumphed and the Netflix show went out quietly.
There was also a major surprise in the International category, where little-known French drama Class Act beat the likes of Beef, The Bear and The Last of Us to win the prize. Among the most shocked was the show’s star Laurent Lafitte, who urged the audience to find and watch his show — to the amusement of the audience.
The first award of the night saw Jobson beat off competition from actresses from The Crown, Succession and The Last of Us to win Best Supporting Actress for...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Timothy Spall has won the BAFTA TV Award for Leading Actor this evening, beating out top-name competition.
Spall emerged as the winner ahead of Brian Cox for Succession, Dominic West for The Crown, Kane Robinson for Top Boy, Papa Essiedu for The Lazarus Project and Steve Coogan for The Reckoning.
Lashana Lynch presented the British actor with the prize.
His win meant The Crown went home empty-handed despite being up for four acting awards and a number of others.
In true-crime drama The Sixth Commandment, from Wild Mercury Productions and True Vision Productions, aired on BBC1 last July in the UK. It starred Spall as university lecturer, Peter Farquhar, who was manipulated and eventually murdered by his former student and lodger, Ben Field, who was played by Éanna Hardwicke, nominated earlier today in the Best Supporting Actor category.
Last year’s winner was Ben Whishaw for his performance in BBC...
Spall emerged as the winner ahead of Brian Cox for Succession, Dominic West for The Crown, Kane Robinson for Top Boy, Papa Essiedu for The Lazarus Project and Steve Coogan for The Reckoning.
Lashana Lynch presented the British actor with the prize.
His win meant The Crown went home empty-handed despite being up for four acting awards and a number of others.
In true-crime drama The Sixth Commandment, from Wild Mercury Productions and True Vision Productions, aired on BBC1 last July in the UK. It starred Spall as university lecturer, Peter Farquhar, who was manipulated and eventually murdered by his former student and lodger, Ben Field, who was played by Éanna Hardwicke, nominated earlier today in the Best Supporting Actor category.
Last year’s winner was Ben Whishaw for his performance in BBC...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix drama Top Boy has beaten off competition from Apple TV+’s Slow Horses to win Best Drama Series at the BAFTA TV Awards.
Also competing in the category were the BBC’s Happy Valley and The Gold, but Top Boy walked away with its second award of the night. Earlier in the evening, Jasmine Jobson walked away with a Best Supporting Actress win.
Top Boy, written by Ronan Bennett stars Ashley Walters as drug kingpin Dushane and Kane Robinson as his on-off business partner. The ambitious pair lead a drug operation in an east London council estate. Robinson is shortly up for a Best Actor award for the likes of Brian Cox for Succession, Dominic West for The Crown and Steve Coogan for The Reckoning.
Besides Walters and Robinson, the show has starred the likes of Jobson, Micheal Ward, Little Simz and Araloyin Oshunremi over its five seasons.
The...
Also competing in the category were the BBC’s Happy Valley and The Gold, but Top Boy walked away with its second award of the night. Earlier in the evening, Jasmine Jobson walked away with a Best Supporting Actress win.
Top Boy, written by Ronan Bennett stars Ashley Walters as drug kingpin Dushane and Kane Robinson as his on-off business partner. The ambitious pair lead a drug operation in an east London council estate. Robinson is shortly up for a Best Actor award for the likes of Brian Cox for Succession, Dominic West for The Crown and Steve Coogan for The Reckoning.
Besides Walters and Robinson, the show has starred the likes of Jobson, Micheal Ward, Little Simz and Araloyin Oshunremi over its five seasons.
The...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Kevin Costner hit a new level of stardom when he starred as John Dutton in the neo-Western show Yellowstone. The show has garnered much appreciation for its writing and performances and also has a dedicated fanbase. Though the show has yet to receive any nominations from the Primetime Emmy Awards, it has received other accolades.
One of the most memorable performances in the show is of Kevin Costner, who won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2023. He was up against stalwarts such as Jeff Bridges, Bob Odenkirk, Diego Luna, and Adam Scott. The Better Call Saul team poked fun at Costner’s win with a reference from the show on their social media.
Better Call Saul Celebrates Kevin Costner’s Golden Globe Win With A Cheeky Reference Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Kevin Costner’s performance as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone garnered...
One of the most memorable performances in the show is of Kevin Costner, who won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2023. He was up against stalwarts such as Jeff Bridges, Bob Odenkirk, Diego Luna, and Adam Scott. The Better Call Saul team poked fun at Costner’s win with a reference from the show on their social media.
Better Call Saul Celebrates Kevin Costner’s Golden Globe Win With A Cheeky Reference Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Kevin Costner’s performance as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone garnered...
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Matthew Macfadyen has won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Succession.
The star, who plays the scheming executive Tom Wambsgams in Jesse Armstrong’s HBO drama, has twice before the award, once for Succession in 2022 and also for Criminal Justice in 2010.
He beat off competition from the likes of Jack Lowden for Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Salim Daw for The Crown, Amit Shah for Happy Valley and Eanna Hardwicke for The Sixth Commandment.
Macfadyen wasn’t in the room to collect the award but still received a rapturous round of applause. He has won Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globes and Critic Choice awards for n the role.
The final season — which included a surprise for Wambsgans at the end — went out last year, having provided career defining roles for the likes of Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck and Brian Cox,...
The star, who plays the scheming executive Tom Wambsgams in Jesse Armstrong’s HBO drama, has twice before the award, once for Succession in 2022 and also for Criminal Justice in 2010.
He beat off competition from the likes of Jack Lowden for Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Salim Daw for The Crown, Amit Shah for Happy Valley and Eanna Hardwicke for The Sixth Commandment.
Macfadyen wasn’t in the room to collect the award but still received a rapturous round of applause. He has won Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globes and Critic Choice awards for n the role.
The final season — which included a surprise for Wambsgans at the end — went out last year, having provided career defining roles for the likes of Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck and Brian Cox,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The BAFTA TV Awards took place this sunny Sunday afternoon as the British equivalent of the Emmys awarded the best of the year’s TV on the other side of the Atlantic. The ceremony was hosted by Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, who both hosted last year, while the event takes place at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s South Bank. Scroll down for the full list of winners.
Netflix’s “The Crown” leads the way with eight nominations. Another Netflix show, “Demon 79 (Black Mirror),” came in second with seven nominations while BBC’s “Happy Valley,” Apple TV’s “Slow Horses,” and BBC’s “The Sixth Commandment” all snagged six bids apiece.
Several US shows did well, too, with HBO’s “The Last of Us” and “Succession” each receiving five nominations — the same as ITV’s drama “The Long Shadow.” The BBC documentary “Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland...
Netflix’s “The Crown” leads the way with eight nominations. Another Netflix show, “Demon 79 (Black Mirror),” came in second with seven nominations while BBC’s “Happy Valley,” Apple TV’s “Slow Horses,” and BBC’s “The Sixth Commandment” all snagged six bids apiece.
Several US shows did well, too, with HBO’s “The Last of Us” and “Succession” each receiving five nominations — the same as ITV’s drama “The Long Shadow.” The BBC documentary “Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The second half of the British Emmys — the BAFTA TV Awards — are about to kick off. The first segment took place at the end of April when the BAFTA TV Craft Awards gave out gongs for below-the-line artists nominated for their work in this year’s best TV shows. Now, the main ceremony is taking place. This one is where all the big stars rock up as the acting categories are presented tonight in what is a live, televised ceremony broadcast from the Royal Festival Hall on London’s South Bank.
The stars are decorating the red carpet thickly and fastly while the sweat drips from the brows of our journalists just as thick and fast. It’s sweltering here in London. Props, then, must go to “The Hobbit” star Richard Armitage, who dons a pink velvet suit jacket. Velvet is a brave choice in such hot weather but he looks dashing as anything.
The stars are decorating the red carpet thickly and fastly while the sweat drips from the brows of our journalists just as thick and fast. It’s sweltering here in London. Props, then, must go to “The Hobbit” star Richard Armitage, who dons a pink velvet suit jacket. Velvet is a brave choice in such hot weather but he looks dashing as anything.
- 5/12/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
It was a night of surprises at the BAFTA TV Awards, with “The Crown” and “Black Mirror” failing to pick up any awards while “Succession” walked away with only one for Matthew Macfadyen for best supporting actor.
Macfadyen did not attend the awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall, prompting Helena Bonham Carter, who presented the category, to walk off with the iconic gold BAFTA mask with the promise she would get it to Macfadyen.
The international category also saw upset, with frontrunners “Succession,” “Beef” and “The Bear” all failing to win the award. They were instead beaten by little-known French series “Class Act.” It was a fact acknowledged by the show’s shocked lead actor Laurent Lafitte, who, upon accepting the award, told the audience: “Please watch our show. It’s called ‘Class Act,’ it’s quite good — not just because I’m starring in it.”
In the acting categories,...
Macfadyen did not attend the awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall, prompting Helena Bonham Carter, who presented the category, to walk off with the iconic gold BAFTA mask with the promise she would get it to Macfadyen.
The international category also saw upset, with frontrunners “Succession,” “Beef” and “The Bear” all failing to win the award. They were instead beaten by little-known French series “Class Act.” It was a fact acknowledged by the show’s shocked lead actor Laurent Lafitte, who, upon accepting the award, told the audience: “Please watch our show. It’s called ‘Class Act,’ it’s quite good — not just because I’m starring in it.”
In the acting categories,...
- 5/12/2024
- by K.J. Yossman and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Happy Valley and Top Boy shared the BAFTA love on Sunday night at the British Academy’s prestigious Television Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.
Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.
Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...
Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.
Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.
Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...
- 5/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The best in British television will assemble on Sunday, May 12 for the 2024 BAFTA TV Awards. American audiences can watch the red carpet festivities as well as the entire ceremony on BritBox. Tune in and see whether “The Gold,” “Happy Valley,” “Slow Horses,” or “Top Boy” will take home the award for Best Drama. Not only will Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan host the event, but they are nominated for two awards as well. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox.
How to Watch 2024 BAFTA TV Awards When: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:30 Am Edt Where: BritBox Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox. 7-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month BritBox.com About 2024 BAFTA TV Awards
The 2024 British Academy Television Awards will be presented to winners in 26 categories on Sunday, May 12 live at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The ceremony, hosted by double nominees Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan,...
How to Watch 2024 BAFTA TV Awards When: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:30 Am Edt Where: BritBox Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of BritBox. 7-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month BritBox.com About 2024 BAFTA TV Awards
The 2024 British Academy Television Awards will be presented to winners in 26 categories on Sunday, May 12 live at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The ceremony, hosted by double nominees Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
On the heels of her knockout performance at “The Roast of Tom Brady” on Netflix, Nikki Glaser’s latest stand-up special will arrive on HBO and Max on Saturday, May 11 at 10 p.m. Et. “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die” brings the comic’s signature brand of honesty to a sold-out audience to discuss the realities of growing older. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’ When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’
Filmed at Seattle’s Moore Theatre in December 2023, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die” broaches a wide range of normally taboo topics, including the comedian’s rationale for not wanting children, the harsh realities of aging for women in Hollywood, her personal sexual fantasies, and the plans that she’s already made for her own death.
How to Watch ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’ When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’
Filmed at Seattle’s Moore Theatre in December 2023, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die” broaches a wide range of normally taboo topics, including the comedian’s rationale for not wanting children, the harsh realities of aging for women in Hollywood, her personal sexual fantasies, and the plans that she’s already made for her own death.
- 5/11/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Succession star Sarah Snook plays her final performances Saturday night at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket in the enthralling, award-winning play The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the actress now has signed on take it to Broadway for a season in the spring of 2025.
Nothing’s confirmed for NYC, but as soon as a theatre deal is settled next month, the whole big Broadway deal will be announced.
Snook was crowned with an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Play during a lavish ceremony last month at the Royal Albert Hall.
Earlier this year, in quick succession, the thespian took home Best Actress honors at the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards, the Emmys and SAG Awards and garlands on home turf in her native Australia for her blistering performance as Shiv Roy in Succession.
Kip Williams, artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, who adapted and directed the Oscar Wilde play,...
Nothing’s confirmed for NYC, but as soon as a theatre deal is settled next month, the whole big Broadway deal will be announced.
Snook was crowned with an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Play during a lavish ceremony last month at the Royal Albert Hall.
Earlier this year, in quick succession, the thespian took home Best Actress honors at the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards, the Emmys and SAG Awards and garlands on home turf in her native Australia for her blistering performance as Shiv Roy in Succession.
Kip Williams, artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, who adapted and directed the Oscar Wilde play,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
“Israelism,” a timely documentary exploring changing Jewish attitudes toward Israel, has been acquired by newly-launched distributor Watermelon Pictures for North America.
The film, the directorial debut of Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, premiered at the 2023 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and went on to win multiple awards, including an audience award at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. It will be released in theaters and on digital platforms nationwide early this summer.
As per the synopsis, “Israelism” is an “eye-opening and essential exploration of the dramatic shift in Jewish attitudes toward Israel, informed by Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, revealing a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity.”
The film centers on two young American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, who are raised to defend the state of Israel at all costs. Eitan joins the Israeli military, while Zimmerman supports Israel on “the other battlefield:” America’s college campuses. When...
The film, the directorial debut of Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, premiered at the 2023 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and went on to win multiple awards, including an audience award at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. It will be released in theaters and on digital platforms nationwide early this summer.
As per the synopsis, “Israelism” is an “eye-opening and essential exploration of the dramatic shift in Jewish attitudes toward Israel, informed by Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, revealing a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity.”
The film centers on two young American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, who are raised to defend the state of Israel at all costs. Eitan joins the Israeli military, while Zimmerman supports Israel on “the other battlefield:” America’s college campuses. When...
- 5/10/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Both inside and outside of the squared circle, life for the Von Erich family was full of drama. Now, you can experience all of the highs and lows of one of the most influential families in the history of professional wrestling in the acclaimed film “The Iron Claw.” The movie is available to stream on Max starting on Friday, May 10. This star-studded film was a critical and box office success last year and now you can watch it from home. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'The Iron Claw' When: Friday, May 10, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'The Iron Claw'
Despite unimaginable tragedies, the Von Erich brothers not only stuck together, but continued to chase their dreams, no matter how improbably they might seem. Together, and individually, they made and rewrote history...
How to Watch 'The Iron Claw' When: Friday, May 10, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'The Iron Claw'
Despite unimaginable tragedies, the Von Erich brothers not only stuck together, but continued to chase their dreams, no matter how improbably they might seem. Together, and individually, they made and rewrote history...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The Hollywood Reporter has landed 44 nominations for the 66th annual SoCal Journalism Awards, including print journalist of the year for Rebecca Keegan and best website.
Other nominations were bestowed upon THR’s Songwriter Roundtable, podcasts Awards Chatter and It Happened in Hollywood, and the Live Feed and Heat Vision blogs, in addition to THR’s original photography, videos, criticism and social media posts.
The awards are handed out by the Los Angeles Press Club, which noted that more than 2,300 entries were submitted this year. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner gala June 23 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Below is a list of THR’s nominations. See a full list of noms.
Journalist Of The Year
Print, over 50,000 circulation
Rebecca Keegan
All Media Platforms — Print, Radio, Podcast, TV or Online
Multimedia Package
Mesfin Fekadu, THR Photo Team, THR Video Team,, “The Hit Squad: Billie Eilish,...
Other nominations were bestowed upon THR’s Songwriter Roundtable, podcasts Awards Chatter and It Happened in Hollywood, and the Live Feed and Heat Vision blogs, in addition to THR’s original photography, videos, criticism and social media posts.
The awards are handed out by the Los Angeles Press Club, which noted that more than 2,300 entries were submitted this year. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner gala June 23 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Below is a list of THR’s nominations. See a full list of noms.
Journalist Of The Year
Print, over 50,000 circulation
Rebecca Keegan
All Media Platforms — Print, Radio, Podcast, TV or Online
Multimedia Package
Mesfin Fekadu, THR Photo Team, THR Video Team,, “The Hit Squad: Billie Eilish,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Baby Reindeer” star Richard Gadd and “Jurassic Park” icon Jeff Goldblum are among those set to present a BAFTA TV award on Sunday night.
Also signed up to presenting duties on the night are Gadd’s “Baby Reindeer” co-star Jessica Gunning, Bond actor Lashana Lynch and “The Hobbit’s” Martin Freeman.
The audience will also be studded with British TV icons. Those scheduled to attend include “The Crown’s” Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki, “Ted Lasso” actor Hannah Waddingham, “Succession” stars Brian Cox and Harriet Walter, former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Harry Potter” alum Helena Bonham Carter, “Bad Sisters” creator Sharon Horgan and some of the cast of “Slow Horses.”
The ceremony, which is set to take place in London on May 12, will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan while Michelle Visage and Tom Allen are hosting the BAFTA red carpet.
As well as the usual slew of awards,...
Also signed up to presenting duties on the night are Gadd’s “Baby Reindeer” co-star Jessica Gunning, Bond actor Lashana Lynch and “The Hobbit’s” Martin Freeman.
The audience will also be studded with British TV icons. Those scheduled to attend include “The Crown’s” Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki, “Ted Lasso” actor Hannah Waddingham, “Succession” stars Brian Cox and Harriet Walter, former Doctor Who David Tennant, “Harry Potter” alum Helena Bonham Carter, “Bad Sisters” creator Sharon Horgan and some of the cast of “Slow Horses.”
The ceremony, which is set to take place in London on May 12, will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan while Michelle Visage and Tom Allen are hosting the BAFTA red carpet.
As well as the usual slew of awards,...
- 5/9/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eric Schultz knows his way around politics. The Washington, D.C. consultant served as deputy White House press secretary during the Obama Administration from 2014-2017. He’s also worked for Sen. Charles Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
- 5/9/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
No matter how much time has passed, the specter of A still hangs over the heads of a certain set of pretty little liars. In the next evolution of the decades-long saga, “Pretty Little Liars: Summer School” is a continuation of “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” and follows the crew to Millwood High for summer school where they have to deal with new summer flings, romantic rivalries, and a new potential murderer on the loose. The new season debuts on Thursday, May 9 on Max with two episodes and you don’t want to miss any of the drama. You can watch Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin: Summer School with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School' Premiere When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School' Premiere
After the harrowing,...
How to Watch ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School' Premiere When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School' Premiere
After the harrowing,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Bruce Springsteen, “The Boss,” is one of the best rock singers in history. A pioneer of rock music, Springsteen has contributed to several subgenres of rock, with his music and his lyrics portraying the life and troubles of the “common people” in the United States. And while his music is undoubtedly majestic, his lyrics generally had a social note that made him stand out among the tough competition in the rock music market. Now, when Hollywood is actually making a lot of musical biopics, the time has come to make a film about Bruce Springsteen as well, and we already have some interesting casting updates.
The movie is going to be titled Deliver Me From Nowhere and will actually focus on the process of making Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, which means that it will portray both the musician and his longtime manager, Jon Landau.
The movie has been acquired by 20th Century Studios,...
The movie is going to be titled Deliver Me From Nowhere and will actually focus on the process of making Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, which means that it will portray both the musician and his longtime manager, Jon Landau.
The movie has been acquired by 20th Century Studios,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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