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All3Media, the television production and distribution giant behind “The Traitors” and “Gogglebox,” posted revenues of £895.9 million ($1.19 billion) for 2024, down from £995.2 million ($1.33 billion) the previous year, as the company navigated a major ownership transition and challenging market conditions.

The company reported Ebitda of £105.3 million ($140.3 million), down from £107.4 million ($143.1 million) in 2023, while posting an operating loss of £30.8 million ($41.0 million) compared to an operating profit of £43 million ($57.3 million) the previous year, per a group strategic report and financial statements for 2024 filed with Companies House. The parent company Dlg Acquisitions Limited reported an overall loss of £106.9 million ($142.5 million) for the year, compared to £23.2 million ($30.9 million) in 2023.

The company, which operates more than 40 production companies across multiple territories, maintained its prolific output with over 3,400 hours of programming produced during the year, including over 100 returning shows distributed across more than 200 territories. “The Traitors” claimed the top spot among unscripted formats for the first time, representing 31 versions commissioned across 26 territories.

TV, radio and podcast host Sam Thompson has crossed his ‘Match Ball Mission’ finish line at Old Trafford raising £1,516,433.22 and counting for Unicef as he completed the ultimate test of endurance, successfully transporting the Soccer Aid for Unicef match ball more than 260 miles from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester.

Sam, who has been raising vital funds to support Unicef’s work for children around the world, has pushed himself to the absolute limit, taking on five back-to-back endurance days, running and peddling over 260 miles, with each day more intense than the last and ending at football stadiums across the country.

On Tuesday April 29 2025, Racer broadcasts 2025 Fim Endurance World Challenge!

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The upcoming episode of “2025 Fim Endurance World Challenge” promises to deliver thrilling action and intense competition. This series showcases the ultimate test of both rider skill and machine performance, as competitors push their limits in races lasting from eight to 24 hours. Fans can expect to see some of the most challenging circuits in the world, including the famous tracks at Le Mans, Spa, and Suzuka.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will witness the grueling demands placed on riders and their teams. Endurance racing is not just about speed; it requires strategy, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Each competitor will face unique challenges, from tire management to fuel strategies, all while navigating the twists and turns of the iconic circuits.

The excitement of endurance racing lies in its unpredictability. With teams working tirelessly to maintain their...

Interstellar Explained

Hoping that by now you would have seen Christopher Nolan’s space film, Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Michael Caine. I have tried to dissect and explain the ending of Interstellar in a lucid manner from my understanding. I will not get into nuances of science about the Wormholes and Black Holes so you can study them separately here. Christopher Nolan himself stated,” People are always accusing my films of having plot holes, and I’m very aware of the plot holes in my films and very aware of when people spot them, but they generally don’t. But what were some science issues people had with the film? That was Kip’s domain.” I also want to add that this is a science Fiction movie, not a documentary on space that could have an accuracy of a cent percentage.

Interstellar is a big-budget science fiction...

In 1970, Alaskan mountaineer and doctor Grace Hoeman led the first all-women’s attempt to summit Denali — which was, in fact, the first all-female attempt at any of the world’s big peaks.

By then, we had sent men to the moon, and women still hadn’t stood on the highest points on Earth. Popular belief held that they were incapable of withstanding high altitudes, savage elements, and carrying heavy loads up storm-ravaged slopes. Which made Hoeman’s idea all the more audacious.

Everyone told Hoeman and her six-woman team that it couldn’t be done.

You may know Glen Powell as Hollywood's new "it" boy, starring in blockbuster films like Twisters and Anyone But You. Although the actor has really made a name for himself as a Hollywood heartthrob, you'd never guess where we've seen Powell on our screens before. The Texas native appeared on one episode of a reality competition show called Endurance when he was 13 - and he didn't seem to be happy that his reality TV past was out. Sure, he chases twisters and all, but he never seemed like the "survivor" type.

On Thursday December 19 2024, History broadcasts Mountain Men!

Endurance Season 13 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Mountain Men,” titled “Endurance,” promises to be an intense and gripping experience for fans of the show. Set against the backdrop of the harsh Alaskan wilderness, this episode will showcase the resilience and determination of the mountain men as they face extreme challenges in their quest for survival.

Lauro takes center stage as he confronts the brutal -40° weather on the Iditarod Trail. With a broken sled and exhausted dogs, he must navigate the frozen Yukon River. This segment highlights not only the physical demands of the journey but also the mental strength required to push through such harsh conditions. Lauro’s struggle will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity in their own life.

Meanwhile, Bret and Ivy are busy hauling beaver to wrap up their season. Their hard work and dedication reflect...

In the latest episode of Mountain Men titled “Endurance,” airing Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on History, the rugged lives of these tough men are put to the ultimate test. The episode follows Lauro as he braves -40° weather while battling a broken sled and exhausted dogs on the Iditarod Trail. His journey down the frozen Yukon River is a true test of endurance, where every step and every decision could mean the difference between survival and failure.

Meanwhile, Bret and Ivy are facing their own challenges as they work to haul beaver pelts to complete the season’s harvest. The physical strain of the task, combined with the harsh conditions, makes their journey just as grueling. Finally, Tom and Jack take on a delicate but important task as they carve a traditional peace pipe from rare catlinite stone, a symbol of both their skill and their deep connection to the land.

There’s no question why Glen Powell is one of the most in-demand actors today – he’s got the looks, the talent, and an entirely diverse filmography even though he’s just at the beginning of his career. Not only is he bringing back the nostalgic Hollywood leading man vibe but he’s also open to projects that push his limits.

Credits: Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures

Recently, a rumor shocked netizens after it claimed Powell will be replacing Tom Cruise as the next Mission: Impossible lead. Well, this isn’t too far-fetched as the young star has action movie credits under his belt and they have also worked together in the past.

Glen Powell and His Contemplations in Choosing Hollywood Projects

Glen Powell’s breakout performance was 2016’s Everybody Wants Some!!, although he already appeared in huge franchises in small roles before this, such as...

“Endurance” is an interesting video that tells the story of two amazing trips to Antarctica that happened more than one hundred years apart. At its core, the movie tells the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous 1914 expedition, a scary tale of survival that has caught people’s imaginations for generations. It compares it to the mission in 2022 to find the wreckage of his ship.

The documentary “Free Solo” was directed by the renowned team of Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, and Natalie Hewit. The film is an interesting look at how people can be strong and how technology can change things. These directors are known for making movies that push the limits of what people can endure, and “Endurance” continues this powerful story of history.

The documentary cleverly mixes old footage from the original trip, which has been amazingly preserved and is now digitally colorized, with scenes from the...

The fabled expedition of Ernest Shackleton, the Anglo-Irish explorer who led 27 men on a voyage to Antarctica in 1914 aboard the three-masted barquentine schooner Endurance, only to see his ship sink and to spend the next 500 days trying to survive and get back to civilization, sounds like something you read about in history books — or maybe a storybook. It’s a saga so removed from our time, so rooted in a pre-technological world, that the idea that you could actually see it as it’s happening seems wondrous.

Yet Shackleton, who had an early 20th-century showman’s flair for publicity, took a filmmaker along with him as part of the crew — the photographer and cinematographer Frank Hurley, who shot the whole journey. So even as Shackleton and his men were stranded at the bottom of the earth, trapped in an endless stretching expanse of pack ice, their daily routines, their research,...

Disney's documentary Endurance celebrates the remarkable achievement of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the British explorer who, in 1914, attempted the first trans-antarctic crossing, only to fall foul of brutal weather and ice. Shackleton's ship, Endurance, was lost in the effort, but the Englishman's great achievement was saving the lives of all 27 Endurance crew members despite a treacherous 800-mile trek across sea and snow. Among that crew was the Australian photographer and cinematographer Frank Hurley, who was contracted to produce moving and still images to celebrate and commemorate the adventure.

Hurley was a safe bet for Shackleton, having already worked in the Antarctic on Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition in 1911, spending three years in the icy wilderness. Hurley produced a documentary about that experience, Home of the Blizzard. At 29 years of age, Hurley had the credentials to fulfill Shackleton's public relations vision, which the ex-magazine journalist realized was the lifeblood of a cash-hungry expedition.

National Geographic's new documentary on Disney+, Endurance, displays the search for the remains of the famed explorer, Ernest Shackleton's lost ship and offers insight into his involvement in two previous expeditions across Antarctica. The documentary follows the expedition of archaeologist, Mensun Bound, as he and his crew search for the remains of Shackleton's vessel Endurance, which sank to the bottom of the Weddell Sea in 1915. Endurance follows the crew's determination to locate the ship while also depicting the trials that Shackleton and his Endurance crew were forced to endure in the Antarctic in order to survive more than 100 years ago.

The documentary shows how Endurance became stuck in the ice and eventually sank in 1915. Shackleton and his crew survived 589 days, traveling 800 miles across the Antarctic to South Georgia before they were finally rescued in 1916. After Shackleton's experience with the Endurance, he served in the British Army and continued...

National Geography's engrossing new documentary on Disney+, Endurance, tracks the 2022 Antarctic expedition led by celebrated maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound. The expedition, aboard the Agulhas II, is trying to locate the shipwrecked Endurance, the vessel abandoned by Captain Ernest Shackleton and his crew in October 2015. Shackleton had set out in November 1914 to reclaim Britain's reputation as the world's greatest explorer, after the Norwegian Roald Amundsen had beaten British hero Captain Scott to the South Pole in 1911. Undeterred, Shackleton insisted a bigger prize would be had by crossing Antarctica from sea to sea, via the pole.

As made clear by the documentary, the subsequent Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition failed, even if all 27 of Shackleton's crew miraculously survived the ordeal. Endurance relates how the ship became trapped by pack ice in the Wendell Sea, eventually succumbing to the brutal elements and sinking in November 1915. The crew camped on the ice for months, before hauling...

Disney's new documentary, The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition, follows celebrated maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound's 2022 expedition to locate the Endurance, the ship that Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crewmen had left at the bottom of the Antarctic's Weddell Sea in November 1915. The film intersperses the trials and tribulations of Bound's new explorers in finding the ship, with the hardships of Shackleton's men 100 years previously as they attempted a hitherto virgin transatlantic crossing in the best traditions of British exploration, which had been hit hard in 1911 when Norwegian Roald Amundsen beat Captain Robert Scott to the South Pole.

Shackleton had joined Scott on his 1901 Discovery expedition, which was ultimately abandoned with Scott being invalided back to the UK, suffering from snow blindness, frostbite, and scurvy. There was some conjecture that Scott and Shackleton's relationship had broken down on the trip, and Scott wrote that he felt Shackleton's days as an explorer...

National Geographic's new Endurance documentary portrays the incredible journey the ship's crew underwent when they became stranded in Antarctica. The documentary recounts the chilling expedition while juxtaposed beside the S.A. Agulhas II's crew as they attempt to find the remains of the Endurance. The journey began on December 5, 1914, as Ernest Shackleton, Captain Frank Worsley, and 26 other men sailed from the island of South Georgia on an expedition to Antarctica. However, within the first two months, the Endurance ship fell victim to the ice guarding the continent, eventually leading to it sinking.

Ernest Shackleton and his men had to abandon the ship while saving as many provisions as possible, leaving them stranded on Antarctica's ice. The Endurance crew survived for a long time as they traveled the waters on a sheet of ice. Eventually, the crew reached Elephant Island, which allowed Shackleton and a few men to use the lifeboat they had saved,...

Festival Fever

The 68th BFI London Film Festival had the event’s highest in-person attendance in 10 years, it was revealed on Monday.

Across 12 days of screenings in London, the festival welcomed 230,342 guests, an 18% increase from last year’s edition. For 49% of those who booked tickets to events, it marked their first time at London Film Festival. In addition, the occupancy across in-person events and screenings increased to 92% from last year’s 90%. Over 815 filmmakers, Xr artists and creatives from around the world presented work at the festival, and its industry forum had 3,000 delegates.

“Our biggest thanks go to the artists and industry colleagues from the U.K. and across the globe who fueled our collective curiosity this year,” festival director Kristy Matheson said in a statement. “It was a delight to see audiences engage with each other and this program — proving once again the joy and comfort we all find in screen culture.

In the new National Geographic Documentary Films project “Endurance” a camera crew led by BAFTA nominee Natalie Hewit and Oscar-winning documentarian duo Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi follow antarctic expert John Shields as his team sets out to find the remains of the ship iconic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sunk near Antarctica in 1915, leading to one of the greatest survival stories of all time.

In the exclusive clip above, obtained by IndieWire, Shields and his peers reveal the deeper connection between him and Shackleton, proving why he is the right man for the task at hand. “I think this is my 25th expedition to Antarctica. Going to Antarctica is very addictive,” said the explorer. “It’s something that once you’ve seen it, you’ve got this drive to always go back. And Shackleton, he also had this drive to go back to Antarctica.”

Not only was Shields the...

Disney+ is often regarded as the most popular streaming service after Netflix and Prime Video, with a subscriber base of 153.6 million as of March 2024. Having introduced many timeless classics from Walt Disney and other third-party sources, the streaming platform has also become a home for many Star Wars and Marvel fans, bringing in new movies and TV series from these well-known franchises. Titles may vary depending on your region, but if you live in the United States, you have access to an almost endless number of films. Especially given the streaming platform's efforts to add new content to its collection every month, there is almost always something fresh for everyone to enjoy.

In October 2024, for example, Disney+ added various unique films on its platform, such as Spookiz: The Movie, The Devil's Climb, and Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition. Similarly, we have numerous more intriguing films to look forward to in November,...

When the crew aboard the S.A. Agulhas II set out in early 2022 to search for the Endurance shipwreck, it seemed nearly impossible.

“It’s the holy grail,” Nico Vincent, the sub-sea manager on the expedition, tells Variety. “It’s the most complicated one. Just being able to reach the field and dive three kilometers beneath the ice, it’s the level of complexity of walking on the moon.”

The Endurance, commanded by explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on an expedition to traverse Antarctica from one coast to another, sank in the Weddell Sea in November 1915 as its 27-member crew looked on. Over the next 308 days, the men faced starvation and frostbite as Shackleton recruited five crew members to make the treacherous journey in a lifeboat to seek help on the South Atlantic island of South Georgia. Miraculously, when Shackleton returned to save the remaining men, he found all of them still alive.

Married filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi specialize in stories about human tenacity against the forces of nature, putting them out at the indefatigable pace of about a film a year — a feat of endurance in itself.

Filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin hosted a friends and family screening of their National Geographic film Endurance in October in Manhattan.

Chin and Vasarhelyi have chronicled vertiginous, record-setting ascents in Meru and the Academy Award–winning documentary Free Solo; the daring mission to save the junior soccer team stranded in Thailand’s Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in The Rescue; and Diana Nyad’s real-life 110 mile swim from Cuba to Florida in last year’s Oscar-nominated scripted feature Nyad. And then there are Chin’s own death-defying expeditions, including his latest summiting of Everest in which his party happened to make a momentous discovery. (More on that below.)

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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.

Across the River and Into the Trees (Paula Ortiz)

Hemingway’s work across novels and short stories has been adapted for film countless times over, yet Across the River and Into the Trees has never properly been rendered onscreen. Until now. Written by Peter Flannery and directed by Paula Ortiz, here is a handsome film that is decidedly modest in its endeavor. The best thing going for it is Liev Schreiber as Colonel Richard Cantwell, the lead of the picture. Schreiber is one of those actors who has somehow always been underrated, despite being capable of playing nearly any kind of part. A kind boyfriend thrust into an impossible familial situation (The Daytrippers)? Check. Tough-but-fractured fixer living on the edge (Ray Donovan)? Check.

On Friday November 1 2024, National Geographic broadcasts Endurance!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Endurance” on National Geographic promises to be a captivating journey into history and survival. Titled “A Century After Shackleton’s Endurance Sank,” this episode explores the remarkable story of the legendary shipwreck and the explorers who seek to uncover its secrets.

A hundred years have passed since Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was lost beneath the icy waters of Antarctica. This episode takes viewers on an adventure as a team of modern explorers embarks on a mission to locate the shipwreck. They face harsh conditions and the challenges of the frozen landscape, all while piecing together the incredible tale of survival that Shackleton and his crew experienced.

As the explorers dive into the depths of history, they reveal not only the physical remnants of the Endurance but also the spirit of resilience that defined Shackleton’s expedition.

When you think of famous 20th century shipwrecks, 1912’s Titanic is usually top of mind. But don’t overlook the incredible story of the exploration ship Endurance, which sank three and a half years later in Antarctica, and offers a mind-blowing survival epic. It gets its due in Endurance, a gripping film directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo) and Natalie Hewit. The story charts two narratives — one re-creating the past, the other documenting more recent developments. In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton aimed to be the first to cross Antarctica’s icy terrain, setting sail from England with a crew of 27 men. During the voyage, the Endurance got trapped in pack ice for months. After, the sailors were forced to abandon ship, and it eventually sank in 1915. They ate penguins, seals and boiled seaweed. Four attempted rescue missions later, the full crew was saved. In 2022, an expedition team...

Check out Disney+ Hotstar’s lineup for November! ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Instagram )

Come November, Disney+ Hotstar will leave you spoilt for choices regarding its varied lineups of exciting content. It is all set to spread the festive magic with its thrilling offerings. Let us look at what Disney+ Hotstar has in store for us in November.

Music by John Williams (November 1) (English)

His unforgettable scores have been an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams’s own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

Endurance (November 3) (English)

In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton kept his crew alive for over a year despite losing their ship in frigid pack ice. A century later,...

Quick Links Glen Powell Was on Endurance Before Becoming an A-Lister The Difficulties of Filming Endurance With a Teenage Cast

Glen Powell is having a moment right now. It's a Glenaissance, if you will. The bankable leading man has seen massive recent success with movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You, Twisters, and 2025's The Running Man. While he's most known for those film roles today, Powell's small screen debut came in an unlikely place.

Powell is mostly known for his TV guest spots, with his first leading role coming up in Hulu's Chad Powers next year. But Powell's first TV credit was not for anything scripted. Instead, he was a contestant on the Discovery Kids show Endurance. Described as a Survivor-style show for teens, this series enjoyed an impressive six-season run from 2002 to 2008. It wasn't exactly Powell's big break, as his time on the show was rather limited.

“Endurance” is set to air at 9:00 Pm on Friday, November 1, 2024, on National Geographic. This exciting new program takes viewers on a thrilling journey a century after the famous ship, Shackleton’s Endurance, sank beneath the Antarctic ice. The show promises to uncover the legendary shipwreck and reveal a remarkable tale of survival that has fascinated explorers and historians for decades.

The documentary follows a team of modern-day explorers as they brave the harsh conditions of the icy wilderness to locate the remains of the Endurance. Their quest is not just about finding the ship; it is also about understanding the incredible story of those who survived its tragic fate. The program highlights the challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew, showcasing their resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

With stunning visuals and expert insights, “Endurance” will captivate audiences as it blends history with adventure. Viewers can...

Disney+ is bringing an exciting lineup in November 2024, offering a diverse mix of family-friendly entertainment, documentaries, and musicals to cater to all audiences. Early in the month, viewers can look forward to “Music By John Williams” and “Endurance” on November 1, followed by the debut of the adorable “Kindergarten: The Musical” on November 5. November 12 brings “Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life,” adding a heartfelt narrative to the mix. For fans of animated shorts, “SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures” arrives on November 11, along with new episodes of “Me & Mickey” and “Big City Greens” later in the month.

The intense documentary series, “The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth,” drops on November 14, while November 15 presents the heartwarming holiday movie, “An Almost Christmas Story.” November 22 delivers the much-anticipated film adaptation of “Out of My Mind,” and younger viewers can dive into “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” on November 27. The end of the month...

Hulu offers a wide array of films and series refreshed monthly, with over 100 new movies and TV shows coming to the platform in November. Launched in 2007, Hulu has been at the forefront of the streaming service boom since the very beginning, and it's one of the most popular services thanks to its rich catalog of new and classic movies and shows. From hosting series from networks like FX and ABC to producing original films and shows, Hulu has become an indispensable source of entertainment.

October 2024 was a busy month for the platform with the return of some popular series, including What We Do in the Shadows and Abbott Elementary. There were also plenty of horror titles for the Halloween season. Looking ahead to November 2024, Hulu is once again getting into the festive season with the addition of a variety of Christmas content, including TV movies, reality specials, and holiday movie favorites.

November 2024 brings a diverse array of movies and shows to Hulu, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests. From classic holiday films to gripping dramas and entertaining reality series, there’s something for everyone. Viewers can dive into beloved titles like A Christmas Carol (1984) and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. For fans of action and adventure, the month features iconic films such as Aliens, Ghost Rider, and the Chronicles of Narnia series. Those seeking laughter can enjoy comedies like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Grown Ups, while romantic and family-friendly options like La La Land and Elf add a touch of warmth. Additionally, Hulu is expanding its lineup with complete seasons of popular reality shows like Are You The One?, Hoarders, and Marriage Boot Camp. The month also includes special premieres, such as the 58th Annual CMA Awards and a series on The Stanford Prison Experiment,...

In one of the most anticipated keynotes held at the 40th edition of Mipcom in Cannes, All3Media CEO Jane Turton discussed what drove Jeff Zucker and Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Imi in its $1.45 billion purchase of the TV production powerhouse behind “The Traitors.”

“I think it’s definitely the IP. People want to see growth,” Turton said at a fireside conversation with Variety’s co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton at Mipcom in Cannes on Oct. 21. “They want to see something that’s been consistently growing, that the management team understands margins and all of those things. And then I think the range, the scale, the portfolio, that breadth, it was appealing.”

Turton suggested RedBird Imi also saw an “opportunity for growth” with All3Media. “Because if you think about it, you don’t buy something to watch it plateau or worse…”

The executive, who became CEO of All3Media in 2015 and grew...

Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi are the powerhouse husband and wife duo behind some of the most inspiring and sweat-inducing documentaries of recent years. Across their careers, the pair have recounted the story of Alex Honnold, the first person to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without any ropes (Free Solo), chronicled the heroic rescue of the trapped Thai soccer team in 2018 (The Rescue), and, most recently, restored the original footage from Ernest Shackleton's phenomenal journey to Antarctica in the early 20th Century, and followed the team who discovered his ship over a century later (Endurance). Notoriously hard workers, the pair have already found their next project, and it sounds like a nail-biter.

Speaking to MovieWeb to promote Endurance, Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi revealed the pair's next project. Vaserhelyi teased:

"We're very much enjoying [working on]- are you familiar with the story of the place that crashed in the Amazon with the family?...

Like many Christopher Nolan movies, Interstellar has bred a dedicated fanbase who consider it not only the best movie of his filmography but one of the best movies period. So, of course, the idea of Interstellar 2 would please a large portion of moviegoers. Too bad for them, Nolan rarely does sequels. Except for that one time when he did it twice and may have accidentally ignited an eternity of superhero movies. But for the most part, Nolan's filmography is filled with movies that finish their stories at the end of the runtime and leave little room for sequels.

His ideas are so massive and his visuals so spectacular that for something like Oppenheimer or Tenet to finish with a hint there's more to tell would almost be a disservice to the film that came before it. I don't want to sit through 3 hours of terror and tension on the...

Endurance, the new documentary by Free Solo filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, uses AI to bring Ernest Shackleton's diary entries to life through the explorer's own voice a creative decision which the pair staunchly defend despite the controversies surrounding the technology. Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly hot topic for conversation in the film and TV industries, as creatives fight against the exploitative use of the tech, while studios are eager to embrace the tool for its cost-effectiveness. Some recent movies and shows, including Civil War, Late Night With the Devil, and Secret Invasion, have come under fire for using generative AI (which steals from other artists to "create" new images).

However, Endurance's use of AI feels more considered and respectful, something which Chin and Vasarhelyi were eager to get right during post-production. During an interview with MovieWeb, Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi discussed their...

October was huge for Disney+ and Hulu — but which month isn’t? After the weekly installments of “Agatha All Along” and the staple that is Huluween, the bundled streamers gear up for winter programming this November.

Disney+ continues to be the home for live episodes of “Dancing With the Stars” and the original series “Ayla & The Mirrors,” which continues to air new episodes. Along with new children’s programming and holiday specials like “An Almost Christmas Story,” the streamer will premiere “The Music of John Williams” on November 1, celebrating the acclaimed film composer and his decades-long career with new footage and interviews from those he worked with and inspired.

It’s another big month for movies coming to Hulu, as well as beloved shows like “Ally McBeal” (complete series). Stay tuned for an adaptation of Charles Yu’s “Interior Chinatown” and the docuseries “It’s All Country,” as well as...

In their latest film, Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi continue to pursue their fascination with the lengths to which a human body can be pushed, and the strength of spirit required to push it there. After following up their Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo with a dip into the untested waters of narrative filmmaking in Nyad, they’ve returned to the nonfiction realm to tell the dual story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition and the quest, over 100 years later, to locate the wreckage from the voyage. But while Endurance continues the thematic through line of Chin and Vasarhelyi’s previous films, and while some of the photography is as impressive as the stomach-churning cliffs of Free Solo, it never manages to delve into the deeper psychological layers that made that film so compelling.

Directed by Chin and Vasarhelyi along with Natalie Hewit, Endurance moves back and forth between the two voyages throughout its runtime.

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the Oscar- winning wife and husband filmmaking team behind Free Solo, are set to make a film about the ill-fated 1924 ascent of Mount Everest by British climbers George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, with the question still unresolved of whether they reached the summit.

The film has been inspired by a National Geographic expedition to the Himalayas led by Chin that last month discovered Irvine’s boot, sock and severed foot on a glacier beneath Everest. This follows on from the discovery of Mallory’s remains in 1999.

The chance discovery of Irvine’s boot is...

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the Oscar- winning wife and husband filmmaking team behind Free Solo, are set to make a film about the ill-fated 1924 ascent of Mount Everest by British climbers George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, with the question still unresolved of whether they reached the summit.

The film has been inspired by a National Geographic expedition to the Himalayas led by Chin that last month discovered Irvine’s boot, sock and severed foot on a glacier beneath Everest. This follows on from the discovery of Mallory’s remains in 1999

The chance discovery of Irvine’s boot is...

Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the Oscar- winning wife and husband filmmaking team behind Free Solo, are set to make a film about the ill-fated 1924 ascent of Mount Everest by British climbers George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, with the question still unresolved of whether they reached the summit.

The film has been inspired by a National Geographic expedition to the Himalayas led by Chin that last month discovered Irvine’s boot, sock and severed foot on a glacier beneath Everest. This follows on from the discovery of Mallory’s remains in 1999

The chance discovery of Irvine’s boot is expected...

National Geographic has revealed the official trailer for Endurance, which was directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, and Natalie Hewit. The documentary will begin streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on November 2, 2024.

In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton kept alive his crew of 27 men for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship.

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From National Geographic Documentary Films, Endurance tells the inspiring stories of these two landmark expeditions, bound by their shared grit and determination.

In 1914, Anglo-Irish Merchant Navy officer and veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton commanded an expedition to sail to Antarctica. His mission was to be the first to traverse the vast continent from one coast to another: a distance of 1,800 miles across the most difficult terrain on the planet.

"Why we go, I cannot say..." National Geographic has revealed their official trailer for a documentary film called Endurance, the latest creation from the adventure doc duo E. Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin. However, they seem to be attached to have their names onboard, as it is also co-directed by the British doc filmmaker Natalie Hewit. In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, iconic polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton kept his crew of 27 men alive for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. The Maritime Heritage Trust located his shipwrecked Endurance near Antarctica in 1915. Endurance tells the inspiring stories of two landmark expeditions – both bound by their shared grit & determination. Following its world premiere at the 2024 London Film Festival, National Geographic Doc Films will begin streaming this doc...

With titles like Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich’s The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire and Mati Diop’s Dahomey, London Film Festival head Kristy Matheson, in her second year at the helm, inches further toward what appears to be an interesting strategic shift at the Lff: a full-scale embrace of the avant-garde.

Alongside Hunt-Ehrlich and Diop, experimental and deeply contemporary filmmakers such as Wang Bing, Payal Kapadia and Tsai Ming-liang feature throughout this year’s Lff lineup. The experimental mix-up, Matheson told us ahead of Wednesday night’s opening, is thanks to the enthusiasm of London’s “very cinema-literate audience.”

“There are so many amazing cinemas all across the city screening great work all year round. And that’s our core audience,” she said.

Opening the festival on Wednesday is Blitz, the latest feature-length project from Turner Prize- and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen. Other headline titles set for the festival include Luca Guadagnino’s Queer,...

“Not all shipwrecked treasure glitters. Some’s frozen where nobody dares to look.”

A twinkle in his eye, marine archaeologist Mensun Bound is looking back on an adventurous career exploring waters from the Mediterranean to the South China Sea. Sun, scuba and shining treasure. The Indiana Jones of the deep.

In 2022, Bound embarked on his most high-profile mission yet, a search — his second — for the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fabled ship, Endurance. Aboard the icebreaker S.A. Agulhas II, Bound headed to Antarctica’s Weddell Sea in hopes of locating the three-masted vessel, crushed in the pack ice in 1915. With historian Dan Snow on board to follow the endeavor, failure would be expensive and embarrassing.

Now, National Geographic Documentary Films is presenting the story of Shackleton’s epic of survival, and the search expedition a century later, in a knife-edged deep-sea horror. Endurance is directed and produced by...

Glen Powell has undeniably conquered Hollywood with his iconic roles in films such as Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters. Still, he had a humble beginning that many fans are probably unaware of. Before he became the nation’s newest heartthrob, he used to be a contestant in a teen reality show.

Credits: Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures

Fans may simply have forgotten that this Texas native starred in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, or perhaps they didn’t catch that one scene with him because he played a random stockbroker who got his head smashed by Bane. This was way back in 2012.

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In 2003, actor Glen Powell joined the second season of Endurance, a reality television show somewhat similar to Survivor but with a teenage cast. The players will live in a remote location...

Big Brother 26 returned Sunday night with the first post-Quinn episode.

Quinn Martin became the first BB26 jury member on the previous episode, ending his quest to go from super fan to Big Brother winner.

Quinn didn’t even get to meet host Julie Chen Moonves, as she was out for the night, and Jerry O’Connell had stepped in.

The final eight houseguests carried on, playing a Head of Household Competition that same evening (September 12).

Now, CBS viewers got to catch up with the houseguests, and some surprises were in store for the new episode.

As a reminder, Ainsley (the artificial intelligence) joined Julie on a vacation.

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But that’s not all.

The eight remaining houseguests are living in the backyard. The new Artificial Intelligence twist has left them all getting punished.

Ainsley went on a trip with Julie Chen Moonves, leaving Janky/Jankie as the replacement AI. And yes, the name is a pun.

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Leah Peters won the Endurance Challenge. She is the new Head of Household and finally has some power.

But since they live outdoors now, Leah doesn’t get an Hoh Room. That’s a pretty harsh move by the producers.

Leah nominated Kimo Apaka and Rubina Bernabe for eviction.

Exclusive: When Dr. John Shears led the 2022 expedition to find Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship the Endurance, a former boss gave him a 10% chance of success. “I said to him: ‘Well, Shackleton would have taken that chance,’” he tells Deadline. The extraordinary tale of the effort to find the famous explorer’s ship plays out alongside jaw-dropping newly color-treated footage of the original expedition in Endurance. The feature documentary comes from the Oscar-winning team of Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin and Bafta-nominated Natalie Hewit.

In their first interview about the project, Vasarhelyi, Shears and producer Ruth Johnston tell Deadline about the film, which meshes historic and modern-day adventure. The film will air on Nat Geo and then stream on Disney+ and Hulu later this fall. It will premiere at the London Film Festival.

Endurance tells the stories of two expeditions. In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to traverse Antarctica but...

Fifteen features will world premiere at the 68th BFI London Film Festival (Lff), including Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s documentary Endurance, and previously announced opening title Steve McQueen’s Blitz.

The festival takes place from October 9-20.

Free Solo and Nyad directing duo Vasarhelyi and Chin direct Endurance alongside Natalie Hewit, which examines the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Further world premieres include Sophie Compton and Daisy-May Hudson’s documentary Holloway, about one of the largest women’s prisons in Europe.

Steven Knight’s Victorian boxing series A Thousand Blows, starring Stephen Graham, will receive its world premiere.