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Well, it does seem that James Gunn is carefully planning his every move and has hand-picked actors to cast in his upcoming Dcu flick, Superman. Milly Alcock, who found worldwide fame as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon, is allegedly a part of the Dcu!

Rumors and speculation hint that Alcock will be joining David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in the upcoming James Gunn movie, and people cannot be more excited about it. However, it could also be a double-edged sword since Gunn might just indirectly recreate the 2013 Zack Snyder film Man of Steel.

Milly Alcock is allegedly confirmed for Superman

Long before even David Corenswet had been finalized for the role of Superman in the James Gunn movie, rumors had started spreading that Milly Alcock was going to be a part of the film.

Milly Alcock | Credits: @jamesgunn / Instagram, photo by Parisa Taghizadeh

Well, although...

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow‘s announcement came as one of the most exciting news from James Gunn’s Dcu slate. Following this year’s Superman, the Milly Alcock movie is set to be the next big-screen release for the new DC era. According to a recent update, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has wrapped filming.

Just as we were waiting for the release of Superman in July this year, we got the first trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, which is also set in the Dcu. Now, the wrapping up of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow‘s filming confirms that James Gunn’s Dcu is slowly gearing up to be the next thing.

We are a step closer to Dcu’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Milly Alcock | Credits: @jamesgunn / Instagram, photo by Parisa Taghizadeh

Milly Alcock took over the world with her portrayal of young Rhaenyra Targaryen in The House of the Dragon series.

After David Corenswet’s Superman sets the scene for James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe, all eyes will be on Milly Alcock as she prepares to fly into the superhero world as Supergirl or Kara Zor-El. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will hit theaters almost a year after the upcoming Superman, and while there isn’t much known about the movie, fans are keeping their hopes up high, especially since she is a more jaded character than her Kryptonian cousin.

It has been months since filming began for the movie, and it looks like we just got the first look at Milly Alcock’s version of the superhero. As footage from the set of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow makes rounds on the Internet, we can’t help but wonder where the iconic red cape is.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | Credit: DC Comics First look at James Gunn’s Supergirl:...

James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, has shared a behind-the-scenes photo of Milly Alcock preparing for her Dcu role as Kara Zor-El, most famously known as Supergirl, on the set of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. He posted the new-look teaser on Instagram (as seen below) in a post celebrating the legendary comic book character, who made her debut appearance 66 years ago in Action Comics #252, and "all her various incarnations," including the upcoming version played by Alcock, who, according to him, has an "indomitable" spirit.

"Today we celebrate Supergirl and all her various incarnations. Can't wait for you to see the latest version, portrayed by the indomitable Milly Alcock, in June 2026," he wrote in the caption of his Instagram post. However, those hoping for a peek of the Supergirl star in her superhero suit will have to wait a little longer, as the photo taken by Parisa Taghizadeh places the actress front and center,...

The DC Universe is getting ready to premiere the first film since the franchise reboot, with Superman set for release in the summer. However, James Gunn recently took the time to treat fans to a brand-new look at Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow star Milly Alcock.

The movie will premiere on June 26, 2026. So far, fans have only got a short look at Alcock's Kara Zor-El from behind when the film officially started production in late January 2025. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will mark the second film in the Dcu after Superman. On March 31, which also happened to be Supergirl's 66th anniversary, James Gunn treated fans to a new look at Alcock's Kara on Instagram to mark a special occasion.

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"Today we celebrate #Supergirl and all her various incarnations," the DC Studios co-ceo wrote in the caption. "Can’t wait for...

Work is underway on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and while we're still waiting on a first look at Milly Alcock suited up as the Maiden of Might, James Gunn has just shared a new behind-the-scenes image of the actor on social media.

In that, we see the House of the Dragon star reading the comic book series from which this movie takes its name and story. Alcock's costume remains under wraps, but we'd bet on this being the hairstyle her version of Supergirl will rock in the Dcu.

Warner Bros. is going to be at CinemaCon later this week, and DC Studios is expected to have a presence at the event. However, all eyes are likely to be on Superman, meaning you should temper expectations when it comes to a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow first look (it's unlikely but not impossible).

When Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was first announced, Gunn said,...

There will soon be a second Kryptonian hero blasting through the sky, as Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios prepare to release Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowin 2026. While details about the film itself still remain mostly hidden, DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn has revealed a new look at the project's star, Milly Alcock, who is apparently deep in her on-set research to portray the Girl of Steel.

The image, shared by Gunn on X, shows off Alcock in what appears to be her trailer, digging into a copy of a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book issue. Gunn accompanied the photo with praise for Alcock. "Today we celebrate #Supergirl and all her various incarnations," Gunn said in the caption. "Can't wait for you to see the latest version, portrayed by the indomitable @millyalcock, in June 2026."

This is not technically the first on-set photo we've gotten of Alcock, known for her breakout...

One of the best horror comedies of this year is scheduled to make its streaming debut on Max this December. We're talking about a movie that people were patiently waiting on for over 30 years. Have you figured it out yet? Yes, it's the highly anticipated sequel to Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Max has set its streaming release date for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. It will then reportedly have its on-air debut on HBO the following day.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was released in theaters back in September. After a successful theatrical run, ultimately grossing $451.1 million worldwide against a $100 million budget, the horror-comedy will finally be available for people to watch at home via streaming. It's already currently available to rent or purchase on digital platforms such as Fandango at Home, Google Play, or Apple TV+.

(L-r) Catherine O’Hara as Delia, Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Winona Ryder as Lydia, and Justin Theroux as Rory in Warner Bros.

It’s that wonderful time of year when horror is playing on TV nonstop, thanks to various networks and streaming services embracing Halloween. But if you’ve already exhausted your perennial favorites and watched all the Halloween movies or Night of the Demons, you might be seeking new favorites…

Since it’s the last full week before Halloween, this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to recent Halloween horror movies. These five features were released within the last five years and deliver new seasonal frights. Almost all embrace the best holiday of the year in massive, atmospheric ways.

Here’s where you can stream them this week.

For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.

Cobweb – Hulu

It doesn’t get more seasonal than the feature directorial debut of Samuel Bodin, creator of Netflix’s “Marianne.” Lizzy Caplan (“Castle Rock”) and Antony Starr (“The Boys”) star as parents who...

Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 1988, Michael Keaton and Tim Burton unleashed Beetlejuice, a character who would become a pop culture phenomenon. Fans have been clamoring for a sequel ever since. Now, after 36 years, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has materialized on the big screen. Director Tim Burton recently shared his amazement at how easily Keaton slipped back into the role of the mischievous bio-exorcist. Despite decades passing since the original, Keaton stepped onto the set and effortlessly embodied Beetlejuice once again, leaving Burton in awe of his instant transformation. (Click on the media bar below to hear Tim Burton) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tim_Burton-_Michael_Keaton_Beetlekuice_beetlejucice_.mp3 You can catch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in theaters or enjoy it from the comfort of your home on digital platforms.

Director Tim Burton and Michael Keaton on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Michael Keaton and Tim Burton have been a formidable duo in the world of cinema since they first joined forces on Beetlejuice in 1988. Their creative alliance has produced classics such as Batman and Batman Returns. Now, over thirty years later, they are reuniting for the highly anticipated sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Keaton reveals that the key to their enduring collaboration lies in their shared creative vision and the unique bond they share. This exceptional connection enables them to breathe life into characters that are both distinctive and unforgettable. (Click on the media bar below to hear Michael Keaton) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Michael_Keaton_Tim_Buirton_Beetlehuce_Bettlejucie_.mp3 Dive into the enchanting world of their latest creation!

Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Even though his character provided the title of the movie, Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice famously had only 17 minutes of screen time in the original 1988 film. You’ll see him significantly more in the new sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, What was it like for Keaton to return to the whimsically wild character? When we spoke to him about the new film, Keaton said he had a wonderful shooting experience, since he and Tim Burton have built up so much trust in each other as collaborators. (Click on the media bar below to hear Michael Keaton) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Michael_Keaton_Becoming_Beetlejucie_Bettlejuice_Beetlejuice_.mp3 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now playing in theaters.

The post Being Beetlejuice Again Was A Blast For...

Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. After what seems like ages, the iconic ghost is back. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice aimed to revisit Tim Burton’s uniquely bizarre universe from 1988, but did it hit the mark? Sort of, but it falls short in some areas. Michael Keaton returning as Beetlejuice is a real delight, still brimming with the wild energy that made him unforgettable. Burton’s visual flair remains intact, with the Neitherworld appearing more chaotic and vibrant than ever. Yet, something feels off. The storyline feels cluttered, trying to fit in too many elements at once. Lydia deals with her moody teenage daughter, Beetlejuice has family issues, and there’s little room left for traditional haunting antics. It feels like a mishmash of ideas thrown together. The humor doesn’t quite land,...

Following his return as Batman in Andy Muschietti’s The Flash (2023), Michael Keaton again revisits another iconic character in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – a prospect apparently strong enough to lure director Tim Burton out of retirement to helm the project. Unfortunately, the result is slightly better than a rehash of the first film, but has nowhere near the original’s charm or appeal.

The film begins by re-introducing the audience to Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) who has been using her ability to commune with the dead as a means to earn an income. However, when a family tragedy occurs, the family must reconvene at the long abandoned home in Winter River to sort through the remnants of their lives. There, Lydia’s estranged daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), learns the truth of her mother’s story and the demon named Beetlejuice.

After last working together on Batman Returns (1992), director Tim Burton (who ostensibly...

Director Tim Burton and Michael Keaton on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. There’s been talk, rumor, and speculation about a Beetlejuice sequel ever since the original movie was a huge hit in 1988. But, over time, one thing became clear: If there was going to be another Beetlejuice movie, it was going to happen on director Tim Burton’s schedule. As he became preoccupied with other projects — most notably the early Batman movies — Beetlejuice fell further off his radar. It may have taken three and a half decades, but finally, everything fell into place, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is about to hit theaters, with Burton directing, Michael Keaton once again starring as the title character, and Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara returning in their original roles. As Keaton said, though,...

Caption: (L-r) Director Tim Burton and Michael Keaton on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh

Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ever since Beetlejuice was a hit in 1988, there’s been talk about a sequel. And, like Top Gun, it’s taken nearly three and a half decades for those rumors to finally become reality. But while Top Gun: Maverick found Tom Cruise working with a new batch of young recruits, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reunites the core of the Beetlejuice cast — Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara. Tim Burton, who directed both Beetlejuice films, talked to us about what it was like to come back to the Beetlejuice character and the Deetz family a generation later, and why that was so important to the movie. (Click on the media bar below to hear Tim Burton) https://www.

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is likely to strike box office gold when it releases in theaters on September 6, and we’ve rounded up a batch of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice images to help you get ready for another round with the Ghost with the Most.

Michael Keaton stars alongside Winona Ryder in this year’s sequel, and the cast also includes Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci.

Here’s the official plot synopsis: “After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the...

Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in ‘Wicked Little Letters’ Image: Parisa Taghizadeh. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Wicked Little Letters is one of those truth-stranger-than-fiction tales that remind us that people are weirder than we might think. Director Thea Sharrock opens her comedy/mystery tale with text informing us “more of this is true than you might think,” a comic mystery about on the sudden appearance of anonymous obscene letters sent to various residents of a quiet of early 1920s little British seaside town. The first victim is Edith Swan (Olivia Colman), prim and proper religious spinster who still lives with her parents, and who embodies the last-gasp of the Victorian era ideal of a quiet obedient woman against those uppity women demanding the vote. Suspicion quickly falls on Edith’s neighbor, a foul-mouthed new arrival from Ireland, Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley), who has a daughter Nancy (Alisha Weir), and...

Beetlejuice is back! Oscar-nominated, singular creative visionary Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice.

Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe.

Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a...

Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ (Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released official photos from the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The photos show Michael Keaton back in character in the titular role; returning stars Catherine O’Hara as Delia and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz; and Beetlejuice newcomers Jenna Ortega as Astrid and Justin Theroux as Rory.

The 2024 sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 Oscar-winning comedy also stars Monica Bellucci (Spectre), Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon), and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things).

“Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened,” reads Warner Bros’ synopsis.

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in ‘All of Us Strangers’

All of Us Strangers, The Color Purple, Fellow Travelers, The Last of Us, and Our Flag Means Death (which was just canceled by Max) received nominations for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The annual awards recognize fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues in the media, and this year’s list includes 310 nominees.

“For 35 years, the GLAAD Media Awards has provided the global stage for LGBTQ creators, alongside industry talent and leaders to be celebrated and supported. At a time when the LGBTQ community is under attack by false narratives and misinformation, when less than half of American say they are familiar with transgender and nonbinary people, and when one in five Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, this year’s nominees powerfully reflect the realities of LGBTQ existence today, in our communities and around the globe,...

Back in 2013, Dublin-born actor Andrew Scott decided it was time to come out. He was about to do publicity for the movie “Pride.” “It got to a stage where I felt like it was an omission,” he told me recently at Los Angeles’ London Hotel. “Not speaking about it was bothering me a little. I just made the movie ‘Pride.’ And I didn’t really want to talk about that film without saying who I am. I had no shame about it anymore. So it was a brilliant thing to do. I would say to any young actor, that it was wonderful for me personally, but it was very good for my work, too. It didn’t affect my work negatively in any shape, or form. In fact, the opposite.”

He has been saying “no” throughout his career. “For me, it’s about a signature,” he said. “If the writing...

This is it, kids. Halloween is here. This means it’s time to cram in every last bit of Halloween festivities and celebrations, and that naturally includes watching more Halloween set horror. By late October, chances are high that you’ve already exhausted the more familiar picks, like the Halloween or Night of the Demons franchises. So, this week’s horror streaming picks dig a little deeper to present some less obvious choices for your Halloween movie marathons.

Whether you’re in the mood for fun horror, deep cuts, recent faves or pretty much anything in between, these ten Halloween-set horror movies offer something for everyone.

Here’s where you can stream them this week.

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Cemetery of Terror – AMC+, Shudder

Rubén Galindo Jr.’s most prominent horror feature is the American-influenced Don’t Panic (available on Shudder), but the Halloween-centric Cemetery of Terror offers the most fun.

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Love in its many forms is at the heart of the new trailer for All Of Us Strangers, Andrew Haigh’s romantic drama starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. The film, which opens in theaters December 22, is a...

Andrew Scott and Paul MescalPhoto: Parisa Taghizadeh courtesy of Searchlight Pictures

Love in its many forms is at the heart of the new trailer for All Of Us Strangers, Andrew Haigh’s romantic drama starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. The film, which opens in theaters December 22, is a tender...

Greta Lee and Teo Yoo in Past Lives; Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer; Emma Stone in Poor Things; Jeffrey Wright in American FictionImage: Images courtesy A24, Universal Pictures, Searchlight Pictures, Orion

Now that the big film festivals in Toronto, Telluride and Venice are all wrapped up, it’s time to start...

Another year, another “strange time” for festivals. And yet, despite a pair of on-going strikes and an entertainment world that seems hellbent on remaining in flux, as the air turns chillier, it’s still time for the laurels to come out, and there are plenty of new films to get excited about seeing soon.

This year’s fall festival season includes new films from Hayao Miyazaki, Michael Mann, David Fincher, Ellen Kurras, Yorgos Lanthimos, Errol Morris, Pablo Larraín, Kitty Green, Andrew Haigh, Harmony Korine, and Anna Kendrick, and that’s only the start. There are films about everything from vampiric dictators to (actual) dicks, dumb money to stupid dreams, true stories of courage to fake stories of Nicolas Cage invading people’s minds, at least one very big suit, and so very much more.

And while a handful of films have opted to skip out on the festivals, like the...

Micheal Ward, Sam Mendes and Olivia Colman on the set of ‘Empire of Light’

HBO’s greenlit The Franchise, a new comedy that delves into the world of superhero films. Oscar winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty) directed the series’ pilot, and Emmy winner Jon Brown (Succession) writes and guides the half-hour comedy as showrunner.

“With a deft touch only he can bring, Sam has brilliantly captured the romance and the reality of filmmaking today. Jon is superb at sending up worlds we think we already know. Together, with Armando [Iannucci], they have delivered a truly hilarious comedy ensemble. I can’t wait to see more,” stated Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO & Max Comedy Series.

The series stars Himesh Patel as Daniel, Aya Cash as Anita, Jessica Hynes as Steph, Billy Magnussen as Adam, Lolly Adefope as Dag, Darren Goldstein as Pat, and Isaac Powell as Bryson.

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in All Of US Strangers. Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

Searchlight Pictures has released a first look at the upcoming film All Of US Strangers, from director Andrew Haigh (45 Years and Lean On Pete).

One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with his mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal) that punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As Adam and Harry get closer, Adam is pulled back to his childhood home where it appears his long-dead parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell) are both living and look the same age as the day they died thirty years before.

With a screenplay by Andrew Haigh and produced by Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Sarah Harvey, All Of US Strangers will open in cinemas December 22, 2023.

From acclaimed filmmaker Sam Mendes comes the moving and Academy Award®* nominated Empire of Light. This deeply personal tale of love, friendship and compassion set around a fading cinema in an English coastal town in the 1980s, has been described as “an achingly lovely film – the best Sam Mendes has yet made” and features an acclaimed performance from Olivia Colman as a cinema manager coping with mental health issues. The film is available now on Digital and Blu-ray and DVD on February 21, with never-before-seen bonus content featuring Sam Mendes and the cast that uncovers the story’s origins and the director’s love of cinema.

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Priya Kansara stars as Ria Khan in director Nida Manzoor’s Polite Society, a Focus Features release.

Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / © 2023 Focus Features LLC.

The highly anticipated film Polite Society had a rousing world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival last weekend. Directed by Nida Manzoor, her debut feature, the action comedy Polite Society, is a merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action.

Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan, who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.

Featuring a cast led by and introducing Priya Kansara, it also stars Ritu Arya, Nimra Bucha (Ms. Marvel), Shobu Kapoor (We Are Lady Parts), Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife), Seraphina Beh (Top Boy), Shona Babayemi, Jeff Mirza...

Priya Kansara stars in ‘Polite Society’ (Photo Courtesy of Sundance Institute / Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh)

Ria Khan is “the fury,” or so she repeatedly claims, in Polite Society, an absolutely bonkers action-packed comedy from writer/director Nida Manzoor (We Are Lady Parts). Ria’s a schoolgirl with big dreams and no filter in Manzoor’s wild and crazy feature film directorial debut.

Don’t mess with the Khan sisters or Ria (Priya Kansara) will unleash hell. Or at least she’ll try her damnedest. She’s got her mind set on becoming a stuntwoman, even though her kicks miss more often than they connect. Never mind that her incredibly patient Pakistani parents aren’t supportive of her chosen profession or that her teacher tries to squash her dreams by suggesting she’s more suited to become a doctor. The horror! Nothing will keep Ria from her chosen profession.

Fortunately, her...

Priya Kansara stars as Ria Khan in director Nida Manzoor’s Polite Society, a Focus Features release.Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / © 2022 Focus Features LLC.

We have your first look at Nida Manzoor’s debut film, Polite Society which is premiering at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival on January 20th! What is so cool is that it is a rare occurrence for a South Asian woman’s work to be showcased and that her directorial debut will have its world premiere at Sundance.

The film features a fantastic cast, including Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, and Nimra Bucha (Ms. Marvel), Shobu Kapoor (We Are Lady Parts), Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife), Seraphina Beh (Top Boy), Shona Babayemi, Jeff Mirza (We Are Lady Parts), and Akshay Khanna (Chloe).

An intriguing tale of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage.

Priya Kansara as Ria Khan in Polite Society Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh/ 2022 Focus Features LLC. How far would you go to stop your eldest sister from marrying a total lemon? Now: how much further would you go if you had a full repertoire of martial arts moves at your disposal?So...

As 2022 wraps up, the end of the year presents an opportunity to look back on how LGBTQ representation fared on the big screen. According to GLAAD’s 10th Annual Studio Responsibility Index, the percentage of LGBTQ-inclusive films (as well as racial diversity and screen time for queer characters) dipped in 2021.

While this year’s official report has yet to be released, it appears to have recovered some ground. From theaters to streamers, it’s been an impressive year for LGBTQ flicks, from joyful summer rom-coms “Bros” and “Fire Island” to sobering dramas like “My Policeman” and “The Inspection.” That includes some of the most talked-about titles of awards season – “The Whale,” “Tár”, and “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” to name a few.

If you’re looking for your next themed binge of the holiday break, read on for the 11 best LGBTQ movies of 2022.

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Micheal Ward and Olivia Coleman in ‘Empire Of Light’ (Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures © 2022 20th Century Studios)

Nostalgia, racism, mental health, and the love of cinema are just some of the topics touched upon in Oscar-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes’ 2022 drama Empire of Light.

Empire of Light takes place in an old cinema house on the south coast of England in the early 1980s. The film focuses on the relationship between Hilary Small (Olivia Colman), the middle-aged mid-manager of the theater, and the new, young Black ticket taker Stephen (Micheal Ward). It’s made clear early on that Hilary is suffering from depression and takes medication to combat the illness – a medication she tells her psychiatrist makes her feel a bit numb. The doctor assures her she’ll get used to the drug and to give it time.

Hilary’s work life contributes to her depression. She’s...

Trying to find a new movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video? Something you haven’t seen before, or maybe a film you haven’t seen in a long time? We’ve got you covered with our curated list of some of the best movies newly added to the streaming service in November, including two bona fide new releases streaming exclusively on Prime Video, a far superior director’s cut of a historical epic, and two excellent Christmas movies just in time for the holiday season.

Check out our list of the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in November 2022.

My Policeman Parisa Taghizadeh/Amazon

One of Amazon Prime Video’s biggest new releases this month is the Bethan Roberts adaptation “My Policeman,” which finds Harry Styles playing a policeman in 1950s Brighton who marries a schoolteacher (Emma Corrin) while also being in a relationship with a male museum...

(L-r:) Jack O’Connell and Emma Corrin in Lady Chatterley’s Lover Image: Parisa Taghizadeh/Netflix If you are of a certain age, there’s a possibility you have a special connection to Lady Chatterley’s Lover. No, not the book that was written by D.H. Lawrence in the late 1920s, but...

Prime Video and Amazon Freevee are getting ready for the holiday season with a hefty lineup of original titles, seasonal selections, and much more this November. Whether you’re eager to check out the new western, The English, starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, or the highly-anticipated film My Policeman featuring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin, there’s no shortage of fun content to explore. Below, scroll through the listings to see what other titles are coming to the platforms this November. My Policeman (Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh /© Amazon Prime Video /Courtesy Everett Collection) Available for Streaming on Prime Video: November Tba *Good Rivals (Prime Video Original) November 1 Los simuladores 10 Things I Hate About You 2 Days in the Valley A Belle for Christmas A Christmas Carol American Gigolo Arthur Christmas Black Rain Brown Sugar Coffy Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop Contraband Cousins Domestic Disturbance Down to Earth Face/Off Fruitvale Station Gunfight at the O.

The countdown to Halloween continues; this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to contemporary horror movies set on or around Halloween. These post-2000 treats embrace the Fall spirit or Halloween iconography, making for excellent seasonal viewing this time of year.

As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.

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Sheila McCarthy and Julian Richings star as Audrey and Henry Walsh, a well-to-do couple mourning their young grandson’s tragic loss. Still deep in the denial stage of grief, they turn to Satanism. The couple kidnaps a pregnant woman for their ritual; they plan to transfer their grandson’s spirit into her unborn baby. The novice practitioners unwittingly bust open the doors to the spirit world, transforming their home into a house of horrors. The snowy setting screams winter, not Fall, but the home gets terrorized by ghosts,...

Independent Entertainment, the finance, sales and production company behind films including “We Need to Talk About Kevin” and the upcoming “My Policeman,” which is set to have its world premiere at TIFF, celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year.

Since its founding by CEO Luc Roeg in 2007, the film landscape has undergone unimaginable change, from the ascendance of streaming platforms to the global pandemic followed by a cost of living crisis that has brought cinemas to their knees.

Despite the challenges, Independent Entertainment has gone from strength to strength, adapting to market changes while remaining true to what Roeg describes as its “creative core.”

“Every decision is made around the creative basis and how the team or individuals are responding to it,” Roeg tells Variety of the company’s strategy. “I think we are very much a production-led business in the sense that whenever we get involved, even in third party projects,...

Fans are getting their first real look at Harry Styles in his biggest acting role yet.

On Wednesday, Prime Video debuted the trailer for the new film “My Police”, which will have its world premiere at TIFF this weekend.

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Harry Styles and Emma Corrin – Photo: Courtesy of Prime Video

“A beautifully crafted story of forbidden love and changing social conventions, My Policeman follows three young people—policeman Tom (Harry Styles), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin), and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson)—as they embark on an emotional journey in 1950s Britain,” the official description reads.

Gina McKee and Rupert Everett – Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh for Prime Video

“Flashing forward to the 1990s, Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee), and Patrick (Rupert Everett) are still reeling with longing and regret, but now they have one last chance...

Searchlight Pictures just launched a gorgeous teaser trailer for Sam Mendes’ Empire of Light. The 2022 release marks Mendes’ first feature film solo screenwriting credit and is described as “a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema.”

Empire of Light‘s cast includes Oscar winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite) as Hilary, Oscar winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) as Mr. Ellis, Micheal Ward (Small Axe: Lovers Rock) as Stephen, Toby Jones (First Cow) as Norman, Tanya Moodie (A Discovery of Witches) as Delia, and Crystal Clark (The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain) as Ruby. Tom Brooke (The Crown) plays Neil and Hannah Onslow (Call the Midwife) is Janine.

“I’m really thrilled to be working with so many wonderful collaborators across both cast and crew on such a personal project,” said Sam Mendes when production on the film got underway in February 2022. “It’s a particular...

Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer for Empire Of Light.

Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, Empire Of Light is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema, from Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes.

Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, announced that Mendes will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award. The TIFF Tribute Awards presented by Bvlgari will return to an in-person gala fundraiser during the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 11 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

TIFF will be presenting the Canadian Premiere of Mendes’ most recent work, which he wrote, directed, and produced. Mendes made his feature film debut at the Festival in 1999 with the World Premiere of American Beauty, a TIFF People’s Choice Award winner, for which he...

Saoirse Ronan in the film See How They Run. Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved

Check out the brand new photos for Searchlight Pictures upcoming movie See How They Run, hitting theaters this September.

In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.

The film, from director Tom George with a screenplay by Mark Chappell, stars Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell, Adrien Brody, David Oyelowo, Ruth Wilson, Reece Shearsmith, Sian Clifford, Shirley Henderson, Charlie Cooper, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Paul Chahidi, Pearl Chanda, Harris Dickinson,...

Harry Styles and Emma Corrin star in My Policeman Photo: Courtesy of Prime Video © Amazon Content Services LLC

Check out the first looks at My Policeman starring Harry Styles.

A beautifully crafted story of forbidden love and changing social conventions, My Policeman follows three young people – policeman Tom (Harry Styles), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin), and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson)– as they embark on an emotional journey in 1950s Britain. Flashing forward to the 1990s, Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee), and Patrick (Rupert Everett) are still reeling with longing and regret, but now they have one last chance to repair the damage of the past.

Based on the book by Bethan Roberts, director Michael Grandage carves a visually transporting, heart-stopping portrait of three people caught up in the shifting tides of history, liberty, and forgiveness.

David Dawson, Emma Corrin, and Harry Styles star in My Policeman Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh...

Prime Video has debuted two first-look images for the Amazon original movie ‘My Policeman’ featuring Harry Styles.

A story of forbidden love and changing social conventions, the film follows three young people – policeman Tom (Harry Styles), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin), and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson)– as they embark on an emotional journey in 1950s Britain. Flashing forward to the 1990s, Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee), and Patrick (Rupert Everett) are still reeling with longing and regret, but now they have one last chance to repair the damage of the past. Based on the book by Bethan Roberts, director Michael Grandage carves a visually transporting, heart-stopping portrait of three people caught up in the shifting tides of history, liberty, and forgiveness.

Directed by Michael Grandage, the film stars Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett.

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Killing Eve will conclude after its fourth season, and we’re already in mourning. Not just for the loss of the “cat and mouse” game between Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) and Villanelle (Jodie Comer), but also for the loss of Villanelle’s wardrobe. Few fictional characters are dressed as sharply—or luxuriously—as the psychopathic assassin. Whether she’s wearing designer suit sets, flowy dresses or hospital scrubs, Villanelle knows how to make an outfit work…and her closet is simply to die for. Here is our countdown of her 10 most iconic looks. 10. The “On the Other Side” Outfit Parisa Taghizadeh/BBCAmerica Villanelle has a vast array of power suits, but this blazer by Chloe, which she paired with metallic pants and a purple-pink blouse, was both sleek and unique. If we’re honest, it was also a little bit funny—only V could not only un-ironically don a horse print,...

Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Sandie and Thomasin McKenzie as Eloise in Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho, a Focus Features release. Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / © 2021 Focus Features, LLC

Great set designs and cinematography. Moments of innovative direction by Edgar Wright. Superb performances from the two leading actresses – Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy. All of that frittered away because Wright’s screenplay begins with an intriguing premise before wandering everywhere but into the realm of coherence.

McKenzie plays a country lass who realizes her dream of acceptance into London’s best fashion school, where she plans to develop her designs based on the swinging 1960s, which was when her late mother thrived for a while before losing her marbles. She’s immediately dissed by the school’s “Mean Girls”, causing her to leave the dorm and find a room in an old woman’s even older, run-down house. She begins having...

Although it begins as an apparently straight-forward fish-out-of-water tale of a young fashion designer from rural Scotland attending university in London, director Edgar Wright’s occasionally dazzling Last Night in Soho doesn’t quite succeed in sustaining its edge-of-insanity mystery thriller pace throughout its running time, despite producing some memorable moments and performances along the way.

The aspiring designer, named Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), is initially taken aback by the perils posited by her new city life as she doesn’t seem to fit in with her new roommate nor with any of her fellow students. So, she sets about finding a new place to live where she can better focus on her studies. To that end she comes across an ad posted by a Miss Collins (the late Diana Rigg) who has a room to rent. Upon moving in, Eloise begins to have visions of a singer named Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy...