It is increasingly weird to recall that for a while, French director Bruno Dumont was the kind of filmmaker who reminded you, often forcibly and somewhat against your will, that the word “auteur” contains most of the letters of “austere.” “The Empire,” another of the director’s proudly off-kilter comedies that pitches the bumbling denizens of a small French village into a vast, sinister conspiracy extending far beyond their foreshortened horizons, hovers several light years — and two janky light sabers — away from austerity. Unfortunately, though, the air out there is also a little thin on hilarity, with the film’s one-gag setup becoming stretched to the point that it doesn’t even matter that it’s a pretty good gag.
The humor, as ever with the Dumont of “Li’l Quinquin” and “Slack Bay,” derives largely from the collision of the grandiose with the drolly mundane. This time out, harking back to,...
The humor, as ever with the Dumont of “Li’l Quinquin” and “Slack Bay,” derives largely from the collision of the grandiose with the drolly mundane. This time out, harking back to,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
A24 has a reputation as one of the coolest indie movie “brands” today.
Through dozens of films, they have established themselves as arbiters of extremely good taste, maintaining relationships with their favorite filmmakers while taking big swings on new talent. They have also shown themselves to be crack marketers of their own product (how many boutique film studios inspire young fans to sweat sweatshirts emblazoned with their logo?)
This brand awareness is quite powerful. Younger filmgoers know an A24 movie when they see them; and they go see movies because the studio is behind them. This knowingness, a contract between the studio and the audience, extends to A24’s horror output, which is even more easily identifiable. “It’s an A24 horror movie,” you’ll say. And whoever you’re talking to will know exactly what you mean. Maybe it’s a little folksy, maybe it’s a little techy,...
Through dozens of films, they have established themselves as arbiters of extremely good taste, maintaining relationships with their favorite filmmakers while taking big swings on new talent. They have also shown themselves to be crack marketers of their own product (how many boutique film studios inspire young fans to sweat sweatshirts emblazoned with their logo?)
This brand awareness is quite powerful. Younger filmgoers know an A24 movie when they see them; and they go see movies because the studio is behind them. This knowingness, a contract between the studio and the audience, extends to A24’s horror output, which is even more easily identifiable. “It’s an A24 horror movie,” you’ll say. And whoever you’re talking to will know exactly what you mean. Maybe it’s a little folksy, maybe it’s a little techy,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The episode of Revisited covering The Ninth Configuration was Written by Matthew Pejkovic, Narrated by Kier Gomes, Edited by Jaime Vasquez, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
For many people the name William Peter Blatty will forever be linked to The Exorcist, the best-selling 1971 novel penned by Blatty that tells the story of a demonically possessed 11-year-old girl and the two priests who attempt to save her. Blatty would go on to adapt his novel for the 1973 feature film of the same name which, under the direction of William Friedkin, would enrich itself in the history of cinema as one of best horror movies ever made, in the process winning Blatty an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Blatty’s presence as a filmmaker, though, wouldn’t be felt until the release of The Ninth Configuration (watch it Here), an adaptation of Blatty’s...
For many people the name William Peter Blatty will forever be linked to The Exorcist, the best-selling 1971 novel penned by Blatty that tells the story of a demonically possessed 11-year-old girl and the two priests who attempt to save her. Blatty would go on to adapt his novel for the 1973 feature film of the same name which, under the direction of William Friedkin, would enrich itself in the history of cinema as one of best horror movies ever made, in the process winning Blatty an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Blatty’s presence as a filmmaker, though, wouldn’t be felt until the release of The Ninth Configuration (watch it Here), an adaptation of Blatty’s...
- 6/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Crunchyroll is offering a slew of new features with its partner of Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
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Lego revealed a new Technic set of the NASA Perseverance Mars rover, which landed only two years ago.
“The Lego Group has unveiled 42158 NASA Mars Perseverance Rover, a Stem space themed product designed to encourage children to learn more about engineering. Just two years ago, Perseverance landed on Mars and started its epic journey to seek signs of ancient life and collect samples from the mysterious red planet. This new Lego Technic model of the rover allows builders aged 10+ to understand the awesome feats of engineering that make this vehicle so adept to Martian exploration and learn about how the rover’s features and functions work.”
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The Pink Panther could receive another live-action remake, with Eddie Murphy set for the leading role.
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Lego revealed a new Technic set of the NASA Perseverance Mars rover, which landed only two years ago.
“The Lego Group has unveiled 42158 NASA Mars Perseverance Rover, a Stem space themed product designed to encourage children to learn more about engineering. Just two years ago, Perseverance landed on Mars and started its epic journey to seek signs of ancient life and collect samples from the mysterious red planet. This new Lego Technic model of the rover allows builders aged 10+ to understand the awesome feats of engineering that make this vehicle so adept to Martian exploration and learn about how the rover’s features and functions work.”
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The Pink Panther could receive another live-action remake, with Eddie Murphy set for the leading role.
- 5/23/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
Eddie Murphy is sparking talks of potentially starring in a reboot of “The Pink Panther”.
The comedic maestro, 62, would fill the shoes of the notorious Inspector Clouseau in the forthcoming live-action/CGI hybrid film, helmed by director Jeff Fowler (“Sonic the Hedgehog”), reveals The Hollywood Reporter.
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Murphy would join the esteemed “Pink Panther” legacy alongside Steve Martin and Peter Sellers, the latter who portrayed the iconic bumbling detective who charmed audiences in nearly half of the 11 film installments, as reported by Deadline.
The swirling rumours of his involvement in “The Pink Panther” reboot add an extra spark to the actor’s already stellar year, as he was previously honoured this year with the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes.
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The comedic maestro, 62, would fill the shoes of the notorious Inspector Clouseau in the forthcoming live-action/CGI hybrid film, helmed by director Jeff Fowler (“Sonic the Hedgehog”), reveals The Hollywood Reporter.
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Murphy would join the esteemed “Pink Panther” legacy alongside Steve Martin and Peter Sellers, the latter who portrayed the iconic bumbling detective who charmed audiences in nearly half of the 11 film installments, as reported by Deadline.
The swirling rumours of his involvement in “The Pink Panther” reboot add an extra spark to the actor’s already stellar year, as he was previously honoured this year with the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes.
Read More: Eddie Murphy Says He Wants To Get Back On The Road, Is Eager To Do A ‘Full-On...
- 5/19/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
As Netflix readies “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley” for its premiere on the streamer, another Eddie Murphy vehicle emerges. And this one doesn’t see Murphy reprise an old favorite role of his, like “Axel Foley” or “Coming 2 America.” Instead, Variety reports that the actor-comedian will take over a role previously played by comedy legends like Peter Sellers and Steve Martin.
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Continue reading ‘The Pink Panther’: Eddie Murphy In Talks To Be The New Inspector Clouseau In MGM’s Upcoming Reboot at The Playlist.
- 5/18/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
The actor is set to reprise the role originally made famous by Peter Sellers in a ‘live action/CG hybrid’ version directed by Sonic the Hedgehog’s Jeff Fowler
Eddie Murphy is in talks to take the role of The Pink Panther’s Inspector Clouseau, a comic figure made immensely popular by Peter Sellers in the 1960s and 70s.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Murphy is set to be cast in a new Pink Panther film directed by Sonic the Hedgehog’s Jeff Fowler. The film is described as a “live-action/CG hybrid … buddy cop movie”, with Murphy’s Clouseau teaming up with the cartoon Pink Panther that became popular as a result of a long-running series of film shorts and TV shows, after it was memorably featured in the first Pink Panther film’s opening credits.
Eddie Murphy is in talks to take the role of The Pink Panther’s Inspector Clouseau, a comic figure made immensely popular by Peter Sellers in the 1960s and 70s.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Murphy is set to be cast in a new Pink Panther film directed by Sonic the Hedgehog’s Jeff Fowler. The film is described as a “live-action/CG hybrid … buddy cop movie”, with Murphy’s Clouseau teaming up with the cartoon Pink Panther that became popular as a result of a long-running series of film shorts and TV shows, after it was memorably featured in the first Pink Panther film’s opening credits.
- 5/18/2023
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
It honestly seems a little surprising that in the midst of a career upswing, Eddie Murphy would look to tread territory that others have covered, to varying levels of success. But here he is, in negotiations to star in MGM's new take on The Pink Panther.
If he does make a deal, Murphy will be the iconic Inspector Clouseau, as brought to life by Peter Sellers in the 1960s movies and Steve Martin to less critical acclaim in the 2000s.
Sonic The Hedgehog filmmaker Jeff Fowler is directing from a script by Chris Bremner (who co-wrote Bad Boys For Life and the upcoming fourth entry in the franchise). This new take on the Panther format would utilize a blend of live-action and CG to see Clouseau teaming up with the Panther for the first time. Which is a shift from when the movie was first rumoured back in 2020.
If we're honest,...
If he does make a deal, Murphy will be the iconic Inspector Clouseau, as brought to life by Peter Sellers in the 1960s movies and Steve Martin to less critical acclaim in the 2000s.
Sonic The Hedgehog filmmaker Jeff Fowler is directing from a script by Chris Bremner (who co-wrote Bad Boys For Life and the upcoming fourth entry in the franchise). This new take on the Panther format would utilize a blend of live-action and CG to see Clouseau teaming up with the Panther for the first time. Which is a shift from when the movie was first rumoured back in 2020.
If we're honest,...
- 5/18/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
A new Pink Panther film is in the works with Eddie Murphy is in talks to portray the iconic Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be directed Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) from a script written by Chris Bremner. Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Larry Mirisch, and Julie Andrews will serve as producers.
In keeping with The Pink Panther’’s long history, the project is said to mix the original franchise — a comedy-mystery based on Clouseau’s misadventures as a detective — and the cartoon feline that quickly became the subject of its own series. As a live action-cgi hybrid, the movie will reportedly see a human cast break the animated panther out of prison in order to complete another heist.
Clouseau was made famous by Peter Sellers, who portrayed the French policeman in the original 1963 Pink Panther film before reprising the role for two sequels in the ’70s.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be directed Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) from a script written by Chris Bremner. Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Larry Mirisch, and Julie Andrews will serve as producers.
In keeping with The Pink Panther’’s long history, the project is said to mix the original franchise — a comedy-mystery based on Clouseau’s misadventures as a detective — and the cartoon feline that quickly became the subject of its own series. As a live action-cgi hybrid, the movie will reportedly see a human cast break the animated panther out of prison in order to complete another heist.
Clouseau was made famous by Peter Sellers, who portrayed the French policeman in the original 1963 Pink Panther film before reprising the role for two sequels in the ’70s.
- 5/18/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star as Inspector Clouseau in the “Pink Panther” movie, based on the classic property at MGM, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
“Sonic the Hedgehog” filmmaker Jeff Fowler is attached to direct. Chris Bremner wrote the screenplay.
Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich (“Aladdin”) are producing the project via their Rideback banner.
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Inspector Clouseau is a bumbling, accident-prone Parisian detective who was featured in the previous “Pink Panther” films. The character was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven but was ultimately played in the 1960s by Peter Sellers, who brought his own unique comedic style to the role.
Inspector Clouseau is known for his lack of judgment and skill, as well as his tendency to stumble blindly over carpets and clues. Despite his shortcomings, Clouseau manages to solve his...
“Sonic the Hedgehog” filmmaker Jeff Fowler is attached to direct. Chris Bremner wrote the screenplay.
Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich (“Aladdin”) are producing the project via their Rideback banner.
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Inspector Clouseau is a bumbling, accident-prone Parisian detective who was featured in the previous “Pink Panther” films. The character was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven but was ultimately played in the 1960s by Peter Sellers, who brought his own unique comedic style to the role.
Inspector Clouseau is known for his lack of judgment and skill, as well as his tendency to stumble blindly over carpets and clues. Despite his shortcomings, Clouseau manages to solve his...
- 5/17/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Eddie Murphy is in negotiations to star in Pink Panther, a new movie based on the beloved mascot for Owens Corning Fiberglass Insulation.
Should the deal close, Eddie Murphy would star in Pink Panther as Inspector Clouseau. The original movie starred Peter Sellers as Clouseau as he tracks down a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom” before he is able to steal a priceless diamond known as “The Pink Panther”. The opening credits included the cartoon panther that audiences have come to associate with the franchise, and sources told THR that this new project will attempt to meld both worlds. The live-action/CG hybrid movie is said to see “the Pink Panther’s live-action crew break him out of his animated prison to do a heist job.“
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MGM has been developing a new Pink Panther movie for quite some time.
Should the deal close, Eddie Murphy would star in Pink Panther as Inspector Clouseau. The original movie starred Peter Sellers as Clouseau as he tracks down a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom” before he is able to steal a priceless diamond known as “The Pink Panther”. The opening credits included the cartoon panther that audiences have come to associate with the franchise, and sources told THR that this new project will attempt to meld both worlds. The live-action/CG hybrid movie is said to see “the Pink Panther’s live-action crew break him out of his animated prison to do a heist job.“
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MGM has been developing a new Pink Panther movie for quite some time.
- 5/17/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Clues point to Eddie Murphy following in Peter Sellers and Steve Martin’s formidable footsteps, circling the role of inept inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther movie in development at the Amazon-owned MGM, multiple sources confirm to Deadline.
The iconic comedy-mystery franchise created for MGM by Blake Edwards has so far spanned 11 films and numerous fiberglass insulation commercials.
Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) will direct the new film from a screenplay by Chris Bremner. Dan Lin, Julie Andrews, Larry Mirisch and Jonathan Eirich are aboard as producers. Murphy takes on the Clouseau role that Sellers originated in the ‘60s. A source close to Murphy described the project as a natural fit for the actor, who has long admired the comedic performances of Sellers.
Murphy most recently starred opposite Jonah Hill, Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Lauren London in the Kenya Barris-directed You People, and before that he reprised his role...
The iconic comedy-mystery franchise created for MGM by Blake Edwards has so far spanned 11 films and numerous fiberglass insulation commercials.
Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) will direct the new film from a screenplay by Chris Bremner. Dan Lin, Julie Andrews, Larry Mirisch and Jonathan Eirich are aboard as producers. Murphy takes on the Clouseau role that Sellers originated in the ‘60s. A source close to Murphy described the project as a natural fit for the actor, who has long admired the comedic performances of Sellers.
Murphy most recently starred opposite Jonah Hill, Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Lauren London in the Kenya Barris-directed You People, and before that he reprised his role...
- 5/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ghost have unveiled their cover of Iron Maiden’s “Phantom of the Opera” from the upcoming Phantomime covers EP, arriving this Thursday (May 18th).
Papa Emeritus IV and his Nameless Ghouls do a faithful job covering their heavy metal forefathers on “Phantom of the Opera.” The original Maiden track hails from the British legends’ 1980 debut, featuring singer Paul Di’Anno. However, Ghost’s version harnesses the power and might of the 1985 Live After Death version featuring Bruce Dickinson.
Impressively, the guitar tracks are nearly transposed in accuracy, and Papa stays true to the song’s vocal arrangement while adding his signature melodic flourishes to the mix. For a band that has long wore its Nwobhm influences on its sleeve, the cover marks a consummatory moment in Ghost’s career. It also harkens back to Iron Maiden’s Book of Souls tour in 2016 and 2017, when they brought Ghost along as support.
Ghost...
Papa Emeritus IV and his Nameless Ghouls do a faithful job covering their heavy metal forefathers on “Phantom of the Opera.” The original Maiden track hails from the British legends’ 1980 debut, featuring singer Paul Di’Anno. However, Ghost’s version harnesses the power and might of the 1985 Live After Death version featuring Bruce Dickinson.
Impressively, the guitar tracks are nearly transposed in accuracy, and Papa stays true to the song’s vocal arrangement while adding his signature melodic flourishes to the mix. For a band that has long wore its Nwobhm influences on its sleeve, the cover marks a consummatory moment in Ghost’s career. It also harkens back to Iron Maiden’s Book of Souls tour in 2016 and 2017, when they brought Ghost along as support.
Ghost...
- 5/16/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
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