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Tonight on Merit Street Media, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace examines the tragic murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley, a nursing student at the University of Georgia. Riley’s body was discovered near a lake on campus on February 22, 2024, sparking outrage and a demand for justice. The focus of the investigation falls on Jose Antonio […]

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Laken Riley...

Apple TV+ is known for its original sci-fi series, offering a unique exploration of the genre with interstellar journeys and strange occurrences. Amazing Stories features captivating tales, but critics found its ambitious goals fell short in execution, still providing engaging sci-fi narratives. Extrapolations depicts the repercussions of climate change with time jumps, providing a unique and entertaining exploration of the consequences.

Apple TV+ is a top-tier streaming platform because of its well-developed shows, especially with its incredible sci-fi television series. Apple started producing its content in 2016, with its first TV show being reality competition series Planet of the Apps. On March 25th, 2019, Apple announced their streaming service Apple TV+, which would feature a lineup of original programs.

Apple TV+ was launched on November 1st, 2019, with the original shows For All Mankind, The Morning Show, and See available from day one. Since its inception, Apple TV+ has introduced 12 original sci-fi television shows.

New Zealand-based sales and distribution company Black Mandala has picked up international rights to Spanish-language genre film and 2023 festival hit “I’ll Crush Y’All” (aka “Os Reviento”).

Portrayed by Mario Mayo, Gabriel, better known as ‘Tarado,’ is a former boxer who lives in a secluded village outside the city with his father and his dog. He could still box, but to avoid what led him to spend a few years in prison, he prefers to lead a quiet life. The death of his father and the shady dealings he was hiding attract a wide range of characters to his home, each with worse intentions than the last: a brother with a troublesome new girlfriend, an angry admirer, mobsters with dark purposes, and thugs looking for a stolen bag of money.

It debuted at the FantasticFest in September and won the audience prize at both FantasticFest and the Sitges genre film festival.

"Don’T Move! Don’T Breathe! Don’T Make A Sound! They’Re Coming!" Just in time for Halloween, Synapse Films will be releasing its 2-disc Tombs of the Blind DeadBlu-ray on October 24th!

Amando de Ossorio’s unique 1971 Spanish shocker Tombs of the Blind Dead was an international horror hit that spawned three sequels and countless imitations. Now, over 50 years after its debut, Synapse Films is proud to bring this Spanish horror classic back from the grave in a brand new restoration with killer extras that would wake the dead!

The first of four official films in the series, it begins with a trio of friends getting together for a camping trip that quickly turns into blood curdling horror as a legion of long-dead Knights Templar rise from their graves in search of human flesh! When the Templars were originally executed for their cannibalistic rituals, they were hanged outside...

Rafael Cobos, the co-screenwriter of Alberto Rodríguez’s Goya best picture winner “Marshland” and “The Plague,” one of Movistar Plus’ most ambitious series ever, is getting his own show.

Moving into production on July 18, “El hijo zurdo” stars María León, a stunning 2011 San Sebastian best actress winner for “The Sleeping Voice,” in a series which Cobos describes an “emotional thriller.”

Movistar Plus’ newly announced original is not only written by Cobos but co-directed too in the directorial debut of the Seville-based scribe.

A six part, half hour drama, “El Hijo Zurdo” is scheduled for release first half of 2023. Movistar Plus Internacional is handling worldwide distribution.

Cobos’ career-long relationship with Rodríguez takes in the Spanish director’s 2022 San Sebastian opening movie “Prison 77” and his episode in “Offworld,” a Movistar Plus anthology series which world premieres out of competition at San Sebastián.

Cobos has also co-written “The Unit,” Movistar Plus’ hit action-espionage series,...

Hello, dear readers! August 10th looks to be something of a quiet day for horror and sci-fi home media releases, but one of this writer’s favorite films of 2021 is arriving on Blu-ray and DVD this week—My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To—so that makes me incredibly happy. Cult genre fans will be excited about the opportunity to add The Frenchman’s Garden and Jess Franco’s Angel of Death to their personal media collections, and if you missed it in theaters, The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 is headed home on Blu and DVD this Tuesday as well.

Other releases for August 10th include re-releases for Friday the 13th (1980), The Haunting (1999), Disintegration, Day of the Reaper, Prison of the Psychotic Damned, and Dark Stories.

The Frenchman’s Garden

"The Frenchman" was what locals called the man who ran the bar and restaurant in the...

Severin Films presents Cries Of Pleasure – Director Jess Franco’s most erotically daring work. Cries of Pleasure 1 Blu-ray disc Label: Severin Films Prebook: 1/28/20 Street: 2/25/20 Msrp: $29.98 Upc: 663390003442 Catalog #: SEV93442 Genre: Erotica Color, 87 minutes in Spanish with English subtitles Region All. Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1 Dolby Digital Mono Production year: 1982 Director: Jess Franco Cast: Lina Romay, Rocío Freixas, Antonio Mayans aka Robert …

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Jess Franco: A name that inspires awe in some, revulsion in others, and eye rolling from those who see the sheer quantity of his output and are immediately dismissive. Making close to 200 films will tend to put one in that kind of light, as quality control would seem nigh impossible. And it was, for the most part; as someone fairly new to the sordid and sweaty oeuvre of Franco, I am choosing to highlight what I think are interesting, or at least enjoyable films from his catalogue. So it was with slight trepidation that I threw on 88 Films’ excellent restored Blu-ray of Devil Hunter (1980). Where would it land on the Franco Scale? As it turns out, a fun Indiana Jones meets Cannibal Island Monster jaunt is where he lands, and I’m more than happy to follow.

A little perspective perhaps; of the Francos I’ve seen, this comes across as the least personal,...

Stars: Al Cliver, Antônio do Cabo, Antonio Mayans, Bertrand Altmann, Gisela Hahn, Ursula Buchfellner, Werner Pochath | Written by Jess Franco, Julian Esteban | Directed by Jess Franco

Its hard to believe, but growing up I thought Jess Franco was a horror-filmmaking god; even though I’d never seen a single one of his genre films. Why? Well because I was an avid subscriber of Dark Side Magazine and the way they wrote about Franco and his films with such reverence (and some irony it would seem looking back at it now), you would have thought he was up there with the horror greats. Yet while, now, I know differently – Franco was very much a journeyman filmmaker, cranking out films at a pace unheard of today – he still has a huge fanbase out there. You only have to look at just how many of his film are available on DVD and Blu-ray,...

The gang's all here! What better way to prepare to say "I do" than with a rehearsal dinner? Bride-to-be Serena Williams headed off to her star-studded New Orleans version Wednesday night, a day ahead of her reported Thursday nuptials to fiancé Alexis Ohanian. The future husband and wife recently welcomed daughter Alexis.   While the dinner would not be complete without the future Mr. and Mrs., the tennis champion also made sure some of her celebrity besties could be there for the pre-wedding celebration.  Newly married Colton Haynes, Eva Longoria, her husband José Antonio Bastón and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo were among the...

Stars: Howard Vernon, Pierre-Marie Escourrou, Anouchka, Antonio Mayans, Lynn Monteil, Youri Radionow, Gilda Arancio, Marcia Sharif, Yvonne Dany, Jean Rene Bleu, Jean Rollin | Written by Julián Esteban & Jess Franco | Directed by Jean Rollin

The residents of a small French village are shocked when a young girl goes missing whilst visiting the nearby lake and another girl is found brutally murdered within the village itself. Naturally, they turn to their friendly neighbourhood mayor (Howard Vernon) to find out what has happened.It turns out that during WW2 the Nazis had occupied the village and instead of bowing down, a group of rebel villagers led by the mayor himself rallied together to fight back. Taking the platoon by surprise they gun them all down and to avoid suspicion further suspicion from potential soldiers, dump the bodies in the lake. As it turns out, one of those killed was actually the father of Helena,...

The year is almost over, and several celebrity couples have made their trek down the aisle. Former Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler kicked off the year by exchanging "I dos" with baseball player Cutter Dykstra in Palm Springs, CA, while Eva Longoria jetted off to Valle de Bravo, Mexico, where she tied the knot with Televisa businessman José Antonio Bastón. Plus, Hannah Davis wed Derek Jeter just eight months after getting engaged in July. Related:5 Royal Weddings That Garnered Attention From All Over the World This Year27 Engaged Celebrity Couples We Can't Wait to See Tie the Knot37 Famous Couples Who Announced Their Engagement on Instagram...

Eva Longoria is crediting her mother for teaching her a great deal about hard work and dedication.

In a People exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming December issue of Redbook, the Desperate Housewives alum reveals that she paid for her own Quinceañera when she was 15.

“I wanted to have a Quinceañera when I was 15 and my family didn’t have the money, so I got a job at Wendy’s and paid for it myself,” Longoria, 41, tells the publication.

“I couldn’t wait to get to work and make my own money. There was never any resentment, because I saw...

Eva Longoria and her husband José Antonio Bastón make one adorable couple. The two were spotted enjoying a day at the beach during their getaway in Formentera, Spain. Longoria, 41, stunned in a turquoise bikini and aviator sunglasses.The happy couple, who recently celebrated their one-month wedding anniversary, stayed close to one another while splashing around in the water and embracing. At one point, the two posed for an epic mid-air jump shot with a few pals. The former Desperate Housewives star also took to Instagram to document her celebrity run-in whilst in Ibiza: Cristiano Ronaldo! "Oh hello @cristiano #NoBigDeal #EuropeCupChampion #Portugal,...

A month has already passed since Eva Longoria and José Antonio Bastón tied the knot in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, and the actress can't contain her excitement. "Happy One month anniversary to this amazing, beautiful soul!" Longoria, 41, captioned the photo on Instagram. "Only 49 years, 11 months to go!! #Love #Husband #MyLife." Happy One month anniversary to this amazing, beautiful soul! Only 49 years, 11 months to go!! #Love #Husband #MyLife by: DonnaNewman A photo posted by Eva Longoria Baston (@evalongoria) on Jun 21, 2016 at 2:05pm Pdt The couple, who dated for two-and-a-half-years before Bastón popped the question, married in the lakeside town about 88 miles from Mexico City.

Eva Longoria turned heads when she popped at the La premiere of her latest project, Lowriders, on Wednesday. Clad in a strapless black dress, the star - who recently returned from her honeymoon - nearly lit up the red carpet with her newlywed glow and bright smile. While Eva attended the event solo, the outing marks the actress's first public appearance since tying the knot with Televisa president José Antonio Bastón in Mexico. Since then, she's been active on Instagram, sharing a handful of photos from her nuptials, as has pal Mario Lopez, who uploaded two amazing clips of Victoria and David Beckham busting a move to Rick Astley's '80s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up." See more of Eva's night out, then relive her big day with these beautiful wedding pictures.

#Tbt 80's Band was on point... #EvaAndPepeWedding A video posted by Mario Lopez (@mariolopezextra) on May 26, 2016 at 3:43pm Pdt Nobody can bend it like Beckham - except maybe his wife! David and Victoria attended the wedding of their longtime friend Eva Longoria on May 21 when she tied the knot with José Antonio Bastón in Mexico. While the lavish affair was complete with white flowers, an outdoor ceremony, and a perfect sunset, the afterparty was where things really kicked off. In new Instagram videos shared by fellow guest Mario Lopez, David and Victoria are seen breaking it down on the dance floor. In addition to busting a move to Rick Astley's '80s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up," Victoria also danced along to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go." Watch the amazing clips, then check out the best Beckham family moments. #Tbt Wedding was lit... #EvaAndPepeWedding...

Eva Longoria and her longtime love, José Antonio Bastón, tied the knot in a private ceremony in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, on May 21. The Telenovela star stunned in a gorgeous white gown designed by pal Victoria Beckham, who also served as a witness, and the guest list included stars like David Beckham, Ricky Martin, Jaime Camil, Mario Lopez, and Melanie Griffith. Following her big day, Eva took to Instagram to share her excitement over her nuptials, writing, "In our garden, surrounded by a small gathering of people we love, Pepe and I tied the knot! #TalkAboutBlessed #ImStillFloating #OmgMyFeetHurt." Along with the note, she uploaded a photo of her and José's wedding bands. Bff Victoria also posted a snap from the wedding along with a special message for Eva that read, "Congratulations @evalongoria The smartest,most beautiful woman I have ever met.I feel honored to call you my friend X...

Fifty-eight never looked so good! Melanie Griffith rocked a bikini on Saturday as she frolicked in a hotel pool in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, just hours before attending Eva Longoria and José Antonio Bastón's intimate wedding. The actress wore a blue, patterned bikini and sunglasses at the upscale Hotel Rodavento as she lounged poolside with friends. Later in the day, she swapped the teeny bikini for an elegant, red gown at the star-studded wedding. The Day Out of Days star flaunted the dolled-up look in a series of Instagram photos taken at the wedding. "Soooo much fun!!! @evalongoria and Pepe Baston,...

Posh in slippers? Anything for the bride! Eva Longoria recuperated after her Saturday wedding to José Antonio Bastón with the help of friend Victoria Beckham on Sunday. In an Instagram photo, Longoria and Beckham lounged alongside each other in matching gray slippers. "Morning after foot attire... Me and Vb relaxing by the lake," she wrote, adding, "#YesIGotHerToWearUggs." Longoria and Bastón, president of Latin America media brand Televisa, got married in a sunset ceremony in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, a lakeside town outside of Mexico City. "They married on an altar under lots of little lights," a source told People of the ceremony.

Posh in slippers? Anything for the bride! Eva Longoria recuperated after her Saturday wedding to José Antonio Bastón with the help of friend Victoria Beckham on Sunday. In an Instagram photo, Longoria and Beckham lounged alongside each other in matching gray slippers. "Morning after foot attire... Me and Vb relaxing by the lake," she wrote, adding, "#YesIGotHerToWearUggs." Longoria and Bastón, president of Latin America media brand Televisa, got married in a sunset ceremony in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, a lakeside town outside of Mexico City. "They married on an altar under lots of little lights," a source told People of the ceremony.

Eva Longoria and José Antonio Bastón are officially husband and wife! The Telenovela star and the Televisa president tied the knot in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, on Saturday, People reports. Eva stunned in a gorgeous white dress designed by pal Victoria Beckham, and the fete boasted a guest list that included stars like Mario Lopez, Melanie Griffith, and Ricky Martin. Just a day before, the actress shared a photo of herself prepping for her big day by doing yoga with a friend. Eva and José first began dating in 2013, and two years later, they got engaged while on vacation in Dubai. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Eva Longoria' and José Antonio Bastón have tied the knot in Mexico! A source confirms to People that the couple got married in a sunset ceremony in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, a lakeside town roughly 88 miles from Mexico City. According to previous reports, the couple hosted roughly 200 guests at a private residence and planned to finish off the big day with fireworks. "They married on an altar under lots of little lights," the source says. "It was very romantic. Eva wore her hair down and smiled during the whole ceremony. He was in a gray suit." "I've been waiting...

Eva Longoria is set to wed José Antonio Bastón in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, according to a local outlets. Clase reports that Longoria and Bastón are set to wed in the lakeside town, which is roughly 88 miles outside of Mexico City. According to Reforma (via El País), guests were seen arriving at Hotel Rodavento inside the city. Clase also posted photos of what they said were preparations for the big event on Friday night, which included fireworks. #Exclusiva Comienza a llegar el personal de banquete a la exclusiva residencia. El chef encargado de servir la cena de la boda de...

Eva Longoria's big day is almost here, and she's soaking it all up! On Friday, the bride-to-be took to Instagram to share a breathtaking photo from her balcony in Acapulco, Mexico. It seems Longoria, 41, is getting in a little relaxing before she's heads down the aisle and says "I do" to fiancé José Antonio Bastón, 47. A photo posted by Eva Longoria (@evalongoria) on May 20, 2016 at 7:28am Pdt People previously reported that Longoria's wedding will be held this weekend at Jane the Virgin actor Jaime Camil's home in Acapulco, and the guest list will be glittering because the...

Eva Longoria knows the importance of giving back. "I was lucky to learn the word 'volunteer' at a very young age," Longoria, 40, tells People exclusively. "It was integrated into our family." When the Telenovela star founded the Eva Longoria Foundation nearly four years ago, she had one thing in mind: inspiring young women through education. "With the Eva Longoria Foundation I knew I wanted to focus on education," the actress says. "I researched to see who had the greatest educational disparities in the United States, and it happened to be Latinas. I thought, 'I'm Latina, and this community needs help.

Eva Longoria and her fiancé, José Antonio Bastón, celebrated their recent engagement with friends at Sass Cafe in Dubai on Monday night. The Telenovela star and the Televisa president looked like two lovestruck teenagers and were joined by 20 guests, including Maria Bravo, the cofounder of the Global Gift Foundation, whose gala Eva attended with pal Victoria Beckham in London in November. The evening consisted of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and a champagne show, and according to photographer Jimmy Deparis, "Eva seemed very happy and excited; she was taking photos and video and dancing," while "José looked really happy too, and really proud." The couple of two years grabbed headlines on Sunday after Eva took to Instagram to announce her exciting engagement news. Along with a photo of the pair kissing, the actress wrote, "Ummmm so this happened....#Engaged #Dubai #Happiness." Scroll through to see more photos from their fun-filled party, and then...

When you hear someone say they want to be like George Clooney, you generally assume they mean that they want to be a single bachelor or bachelorette for life (even though Clooney is now happily married). But not Eva Longoria; she has Clooney-esque aspirations for her career, not love life. "I want to be the female George Clooney," the 40-year-old actress says in the August issue of InStyle. "He directs, produces and stars. I want to be in charge of the final product." The star of the upcoming NBC series Hot & Bothered also spilled on her relationship with businessman José Antonio Bastón. "I'm in a happy place right now, so it's easy to be open and in love," she...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a full episode of Ghost Trek, first details on a Kane Hodder figurine by DeConte Figures & Collectibles, a new State of Desolation poster, a casting update from Welcome to Purgatory, distribution details from Dark Was the Night, a trailer for What’s Kind About the Dark, and much more:

Watch Ghost Trek: Goomba Body Snatchers Mortuary Lockdown: “Ghost Trek is an episodic supernatural-comedy series that follows the Paranormal Underworld Detective Society (Puds) as they investigate haunts across the U.S. and abroad between tanning beds, babes, body-building, and bong hits – all the while risking life and limb capturing the undead and unexplained on video. The series is not a “parody” of paranormal reality shows, Admittedly, Ghost Trek pokes fun at all the ghost hunting programs but...

We have a fantastic trailer for Edgar Ramirez's new film The Liberator for you to check out today. It tells a fascinating story that is sure to make for a solidly good movie. The story centers on Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Blanco, or Bolívar as he was known. He was one of the most influential military leaders and freedom fighters in Latin America's clash for independence from colonial Spanish rule. Bolívar lived from 1783 to 1830, and this movie is a biopic that tells his story. I'm not really that familiar with Ramirez, but it looks like he gives a hell of performance in this feature. Here's the synopsis:

"Edgar Ramirez stars as Bolivar, one of the key figures in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. The film is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, following his quests and epic military campaigns,...

That shot above looks like it could almost be Édgar Ramírez as Jon Snow from Game of Thrones, but in reality it is Ramírez as Simón Bolívar in the film The Liberator (aka Libertador). Or, if you want to be proper about it, the image shows Ramírez as Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte […]

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Washington, January 1: Eva Longoria has rubbished reports that she is taken up three Latin soap operas on Televisa.

The former Desperate Housewives star took to Twitter to deny claims that she has signed up for the role of Catalina Creel and expressed her shock on hearing the news, EOnline reported.

The 38-year-old actress is currently dating Jose Antonio Baston, who is the president of Televisa, which is Latin America's largest media company. (Ani)...

Positively glowing after a night out with friends and her new flame, Eva Longoria left Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on Friday (December 27).

The "Desperate Housewives" star looked gorgeous in a sleeveless hot pink dress, pointy black heels, and a large clutch.

Close beside her was Jose Antonio Baston, who is the president of the Latin American media company, Televisa.

Earlier in the day, Eva and her man enjoyed some one-on-one time with a lunch date at Il Piccolo.

Continuing her holiday celebrations, Eva Longoria enjoyed a post-Christmas dinner date with her new boyfriend Jose Antonio Baston in West Hollywood on Thursday night (December 26).

The “Desperate Housewives” dame was all smiles as she hopped into Baston’s Tesla following her meal at Nobu where hairstylist pal Ken Paves was also in attendance.

And while most of the world is still smitten with British boy band One Direction, Eva recently confessed she’s clueless as to who they are.

During an interview with Dubai’s Ahlan, Longoria admitted, "I don’t know any of them except Harry Styles. Is Harry Styles even in that band? Is that right? I’m probably saying the wrong person, I just don’t know them. Wait, is that Harry on the cover of your magazine?"...

Sounds like Eva Longoria and her new boyfriend Jose Antonio Baston were heating up the party scene at Art Basel over the weekend! The couple attended Haute Living and Hublot's The Art of Fusion party on Friday, Dec. 6 in Miami, where the twosome was unafraid to flaunt their love for each other, with an eyewitness telling E! News the duo walked into the event holding hands and they were seen kissing all night. "They looked like such a great couple," an insider tells E! News of the pair, who reportedly first started seeing each other in October. "She looks so happy and he is so madly in love with her." While the former Desperate Housewives star was seemingly enjoying the spotlight at the...

Los Angeles, Nov 18: After keeping her relationship under wraps for the past few weeks, actress Eva Longoria recently went public with her new boyfriend, Mexican businessman Jose Antonio Baston.

On Nov 15 Longoria was seen accompanied by Baston to the Museo Jumex Opening dinner at Case De La Bola in Mexico City making their relationship public and official, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"He's been sweeping her off her feet and courting her like a proper gentleman," a source told People magazine.

Baston, who is the president of Televisa, the largest media company in Latin America, was first spotted at New York's Serafina.

Washington, Nov. 18: Eva Longoria is dating Mexican businessman, Jose Antonio Baston, after splitting from her on-off boyfriend Eduardo Cruz, it has been revealed.

The couple recently walked the red carpet together at the Museo Jumex Opening dinner at Case De La Bola in Mexico.

A source told People Magazine that Baston, 45, has been sweeping the former 'Desperate Housewives' star off her feet and courting her like a proper gentleman.

Another source had previously told the publication that the 38-year-old actress is very happy with her new beau and he's absolutely crazy about her.

Baston's the president of Latin America's largest media company Televisa. (Ani)...

Washington, Oct er 10: A Mexican man had kept his girlfriend under a 'chastity lock' for the last 12-years fearing that she would be unfaithful to him.

According to CNN, the 40-year-old boyfriend, Jose Antonio 'N', of the 25-year-old woman had been locking her pants every morning ever since she started living with him, but last month she alerted the cops as she had to use the bathroom but was too afraid to cut her pants open, the Huffington Post reported.

The police officers found the victim alone at home but quickly tracked down Antonio and brought him into custody, where he confessed to having shut his girlfriend's pants with the metal lock.

According to El Universal, he was later released after he paid a fine.

Anthony Weiner was involved in another sexting scandal, and an expert tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that he may be suffering from sex addiction. What do you think?

Anthony Weiner says he’s a changed man, but the mayoral candidate was caught sexting and cheating on his wife, Huma Abedin, for the second time. Does he need help? An expert weighs in!

Anthony Weiner Sex Addict? — Expert Thinks He Suffers From Mental Illness

“Anthony Weiner is a sex addict because he can’t control this destructive, compulsive behavior. When he says he’s a changed man, perhaps he is in denial. Like a drug addict, the sex addict can’t stop by sheer will power. Anthony gets a high from this potentially damaging behavior,” Steven Orenstein, an addiction expert, tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively.

Anthony, 48, who shocked the world in 2011 after he was caught sexting with another woman, is back in the...

Exorcisms have been fascinating people for centuries, a realm of myth and faith, of angels and demons. Films about exorcisms certainly abound. But how many documentaries have you seen that actually delve into the world of exorcisms? Norwegian director Fredrik Horn Akselsen does just that in the documentary The Exorcist in the 21st Century.

The film follows two different people whose paths cross in these deeply personal stories about exorcising demons. Father Jose Antonio Fortea is a Roman Catholic priest who bears the distinction of being one of the very few Vatican-approved exorcists.

Read more...

The awards season is finally coming to its peak. The BAFTA nominations were announced yesterday. The Golden Globes ceremony will be held this Sunday. And now the Oscar nominations have been announced, cutting down the finalists that have been contending for the coveted awards over the past few months.

Waking up at an extremely early hour to announce the nominees at 5:30 a.m. Pt this morning, the brilliant duo of Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone were on hand to give us the below nominations.

Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln sweeps the nominations with an impressive 12 nods. Ang Lee’s Life of Pi follows swiftly behind it with 11. Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables and David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook each take 8 nominations. Ben Affleck’s Argo picks up 7, followed closely by Sam Mendes’ Skyfall with 6. Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, and Michael Haneke...

Austin, TX-Wednesday, September 12, 2012- Fantastic Fest is thrilled to announce the final installment of programming for Fantastic Fest 2012, including the world premiere screening of The Collection. Fantastic Fest will take place September 20-27 in Austin, Texas at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar.

American Mary (2011)

Us Premiere

Directors – Jen and Sylvia Soska, 95 mins

Disillusioned with her chosen profession and perpetually broke, medical student Mary Mason finds herself drawn into a shady world of underground surgery and body modification.

Antiviral (2012)

Us Premiere

Director – Brandon Cronenberg, 110 mins

Syd March makes people sick, infecting them with viruses harvested to order from celebrities, but gets more than he bargained for when his most famous source dies from a virus Syd has just infected himself with.

Berberian Sound Studio (2012)

Us Premiere

Director – Peter Strickland, 92 mins

Strange things occur after a British audio technician is summoned to Italy to work on a gory giallo film.

Besties (2012)

World Premiere

Director – Rebecca Perry Cutter,...

Wow! I literally just jumped up for joy hearing this final wave. I think that this might be my favorite selection of films since I have been attending. Films like American Mary, Antiviral, Berberian Sound Studio, the remake of Who Can Kill A Child? – Come Out and Play and the World Premiere of the sequel to The Collector! These films plus a few others just caps off what I’m sure will be my favorite Fantastic Fest yet!

Also, for those keeping score, Michael picked 7 movies that are definitely showing while I picked 6. However, this could change once the secret screenings show. Again, Fantastic Fest starts next Thursday and we plan to have reviews, interviews and possibly video & audio blogs. Anyway, here’s the announcement:

From the Press Release:

Fantastic Fest is thrilled to announce the final installment of programming for Fantastic Fest 2012, including the world premiere screening of The Collection.

If the films announced so far weren't enough to get you to travel to Austin later this month, this last wave of programming should have you packing your bags immediately! Read on for details.

From the Press Release:

Fantastic Fest is thrilled to announce the final installment of programming for Fantastic Fest 2012, including the world premiere screening of The Collection. Fantastic Fest (official site here) will take place September 20-27 in Austin, Texas, at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar.

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American Mary (2011)

Us Premiere

Directors - Jen and Sylvia Soska, 95 mins

Disillusioned with her chosen profession and perpetually broke, medical student Mary Mason finds herself drawn into a shady world of underground surgery and body modification.

Antiviral (2012)

Us Premiere

Director - Brandon Cronenberg,...

Casey Anthony is known for partying -- even while search parties were looking for her missing 2-year-old daughter.

But these days Anthony might not be so happy with what's blaring over the club speakers.

A year after Anthony's notorious murder trial began, some details live on in the furious flow of some big name lyricists.

Yes, Anthony may not have been found guilty in the death of her daughter Caylee, but her trial lives on in rap music from the likes of Eminem to Childish Gambino -- and from up-and-comers like Princeton and Lady. Some lyrics are a serious look at the case, while others are comedic or just plain vile.

Warning: All lyrics in this report and in the videos below are graphic and may be offensive for some audiences.

"The shit I'm doin' this year? Insanity/ Made the beat then murdered it: Casey Anthony," said comedian Donald Glover,...

Casey Anthony is known for partying -- even while search parties were looking for her missing 2-year-old daughter.

But these days Anthony might not be so happy with what's blaring over the club speakers.

A year after Anthony's notorious murder trial began, some details live on in the furious flow of some big name lyricists.

Yes, Anthony may not have been found guilty in the death of her daughter Caylee, but her trial lives on in rap music from the likes of Eminem to Childish Gambino -- and from up-and-comers like Princeton and Lady. Some lyrics are a serious look at the case, while others are comedic or just plain vile.

Warning: All lyrics in this report and in the videos below are graphic and may be offensive for some audiences.

"The shit I’m doin’ this year? Insanity/ Made the beat then murdered it: Casey Anthony," said comedian Donald Glover,...

Fredrik Horn Akselsen's new movie has been Vatican tested and approved. No, really. It has. The Norwegian filmmaker follows real-life, church appointed exorcist José Antonio Fortea for his creepy documentary The Exorcist of the 21st Century. The devil has always been a hot commodity in horror, and Akselsen's film feeds our ongoing obsession with the devil. It's a known fact that the Catholic Church has — and sometimes still does — perform exorcisms. They were a popular occurrence throughout the 20th century — particularly during the '60s and '70s. Was it simply due to the social/political/economic unrest during that time, or is Satan the real deal? Who the heck knows — but we're interested to see what Fortea has...

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Okay, so this has nothing to do with either Daffy Duck or Loony Tunes. That headline was a momentary bit of madness that has us grinning from ear-to-ear. What we have here, kids, is a new documentary detailing the fight against Big Red!

Norwegian filmmaker Fredrik Horn Akselsen's documentary The Exorcist in the 21st Century features a look at the life of José Antonio Fortea, a Vatican-approved exorcist.

Synopsis

The Exorcist in the 21st Century takes the viewer into the unknown and sinister world of exorcism in the Catholic Church. We meet one of the few exorcists in Europe, the Vatican approved José Antonio Fortea. He travels around the world on a mission to enlighten the masses about demonic possession. Constanza, a Colombian woman, is desperately looking for Fr. Fortea's help. She claims to have been possessed by demons for nearly 15 years and goes through a ritual of exorcism before...

Meet José Antonio Fortea, a Vatican-approved exorcist, who is the center of Norwegian filmmaker Fredrik Horn Akselsen's documentary The Exorcist in the 21st Century. "'The Exorcist in the 21st Century' takes the viewer into the unknown and sinister world of exorcism in the Catholic Church. We meet one of the few exorcists in Europe, the Vatican approved José Antonio Fortea. He travels around the world on a mission to enlighten the masses about demonic possession. Constanza, a Colombian woman, is desperately looking for Fr. Forteas help. She claims to have been possessed by demons for nearly 15 years and she goes through a ritual of exorcism before she sees the Spanish exorcist as a last hope for spiritual liberation. The film follows both their journeys and gives a unique insight into one of the world most secret and mystical rites - the catholic ritual of exorcism." We've added the film's official...

While films such as the recent The Devil Inside love to bandy the 'Based On A True Story' label around for a bit of added punch in their marketing regardless of whether it's actually true or not the fact is that while Hollywood has a long history of playing at demons there are those who believe very much in their reality.Meet José Antonio Fortea - an actual, no joke, Vatican approved exorcist. Fortea is the subject of The Exorcist In The 21st Century, an upcoming documentary by Norwegian filmmaker Fredrik Horn Akselsen.The Exorcist in the 21st Century takes the viewer into the unknown and sinister world of exorcism in the Catholic Church.  We meet one of the few exorcists in Europe, the Vatican approved...