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A fresh wave of departures is hitting the library between Monday August 25 and Sunday August 31, so this is your heads up to catch some standout titles before they go. You will find everything from a stone cold noir classic and a reverent monster reboot to a recent teen comedy favorite, a searing legal documentary, and a handful of cult gems that rarely pop up in one place at the same time.

Below you will find each expiring title with a quick refresher on what it is, who made it, and why it has stuck around in movie conversations. Each entry also notes the exact day it leaves this week, so...

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Television broadcaster Gray Media has appointed Bob Kroeger as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately.

Kroeger previously served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media. He brings more than three decades of leadership experience in broadcast engineering and information technology to his new role. Kroeger succeeds David Burke, who retired on July 31 and will remain with the company as an advisor through the end of the year.

“We are thrilled to elevate Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer of Gray Media,” said Pat Laplatney, Gray’s President and Co-CEO. “He has a wealth of experience, and is highly respected by our employees, and across the industry. Bob has big shoes to fill with the departure of David Burke, but we are thrilled to have someone of his caliber step up to our Cto role.”

Kroeger’s career includes executive positions at major broadcast groups...

The Portland, Oregon-based Laika has, in its first 20 years, become as identifiable an animation brand as Studio Ghibli or Pixar.

The studio is known for their handcrafted stop-motion-animated tales that flirt with the macabre and, while being (so far at least) for all audiences, never forgo their edge. And, in celebrating their 20th anniversary leading up to the release of their latest feature “Wildwood” next year, the company is pulling out all the stops, with a lineup of new product releases, partnerships, exhibitions and publishing initiatives. This includes everything from a redesign of the official site (by creative agency Monks) to new merchandise coming to the official shop to a series of videos from Devon Rodriguez (you can see an exclusive video below) to a Rizzoli coffee table book called “Laika: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory.” For the next year, everything is truly coming up Laika.

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Sherlock is a British mystery crime comedy-drama series co-created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Based on the Sherlock Holmes novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the BBC series is set in modern London, and it follows Sherlock Holmes, a genius man with extraordinary observational skills who works as a consultant for Scotland Yard to solve intricate mysteries with the help of his best friend and partner, Dr John Watson. Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Mark Gatiss, Lara Pulver, Amanda Abbington, Andrew Scott, Rupert Graves, and Louise Brealey. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, compelling drama, and entertaining characters in Sherlock, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Elementary (Hulu & Prime Video) Credit – CBS

Elementary is a police procedural mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the Sherlock novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,...

This Halloween season, we will have the chance to go back to Blithe Hollow, Massachusetts and re-visit 11-year-old Norman Babcock. That’s right, Laika’s stop-motion masterpiece ParaNorman will be back in theaters for a one-week engagement this October.

Laika previously did something similar with its 2024 re-release of Coraline, bringing it to theaters in 2D and RealD 3D, and that was a huge success. Coraline brought in $56 million world-wide during its re-release, making it the top-grossing stop-motion film of all time.

ParaNorman won several awards upon its initial release, and it will be presented in remastered 2D and RealD 3D formats. The re-release kicks off the 20th anniversary celebration of Laika.

ParaNorman’s re-release will feature a new animated short by Laika, titled ParaNorman: The Thrifting, which is directed by Thibault LeClercq (the lead character designer for Laika). Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) and Anna Kendrick (Woman of the Hour) lent...

It’s been six years since the release of “Missing Link,” the fifth stop-motion animated film from the Portland-based animation house Laika. If you don’t remember it, that’s because the $100 million film — though well reviewed with an 88 percent Rotten Tomatoes score — was a financial bomb, bringing in only $26.5 million globally. Prior Laika films were all budgeted in the $60 million range and were almost all consistent performers at the box office with around $100 million globally, but reports at the time estimated “Missing Link” could have lost over $100 million after expenses.

The onset of Covid-19 in early 2020 didn’t help Laika bounce back. The pandemic severely hampered the company’s ability to work by hand in their tactile animation facility in the Oregon woodlands, such that production on the company’s next ambitious stop-motion epic, “Wildwood,” did not formally begin until September 2021. The company’s founder, Travis Knight, in the...

Following the success of Coraline’s re-release to theaters, another Laika production will find new life. According to Variety, the 2012 stop-motion film, ParaNorman, will hit theaters from Fathom Entertainment just in time for Halloween. The event will feature a new remaster of the film in 3D and be accompanied by a new short entitled: “ParaNorman: The Thrifting.” The additional content will star Anna Kendrick and Stranger Things alum Finn Wolfhard. Wolfhard has made a name for himself in genre fare with features such as Ghostbusters, It, and starring and directing his own horror film, Hell of a Summer.

Information about Kendrick and Wolfhard’s roles is sparing, but considering the former’s role in the original film, it is a good guess that she will be reprising her part as Courtney Babcock from the studio that continues to break records. Laika’s operations officer, David Burke, also gave context to...

Laika’S Paranorman Returns To The Big Screen In Remastered Reald 3D For Exclusive Halloween Run Featuring A Brand-new CG Short Film Starring Anna Kendrick And Finn Wolfhard: "Laika’s award-winning stop-motion animated film ParaNorman returns this Halloween for a one-week theatrical engagement.

As with the record-breaking 15th Anniversary 2024 re-release of Coraline in 2D and RealD 3D, Laika will bring the gloriously remastered ParaNorman (originally released in 2012) to global audiences in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing in international markets premiering Thursday, October 23 and Fathom Entertainment in the US premiering Saturday, October 25.

Laika’s delightful second film, which garnered multiple awards including Oscar®, BAFTA® and Golden Globe nominations, as well as multiple Annie Awards®, was written by Chris Butler and directed by Butler and Sam Fell (Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget). Offered in stunning, newly remastered RealD 3D and 2D formats, ParaNorman’s return launches a year-long 20th Anniversary celebration of Laika,...

ParaNorman is returning to theaters this Halloween, newly remastered for RealD 3D and 2D formats, for a one-week engagement.

Laika’s 2012 stop-motion animated film will open on October 25 via Fathom Entertainment. It will also be released in international markets beginning October 23 from Trafalgar Releasing.

The film will be accompanied by a new, CG-animated short, ParaNorman: The Thrifting, starring Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”) and Anna Kendrick reprising her role of Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock.

The short is written by Chris Butler, who wrote and co-directed ParaNorman with Sam Fell, and directed by Laika lead character designer Thibault LeClercq.

“ParaNorman was a breakthrough film for Laika — emotionally rich, visually daring, and proudly weird in all the right ways,” said Laika Chief Marketing & Operations Officer David Burke. “Bringing it back to theaters in stunning remastered 3D, paired with a brand-new short film, is an invitation for audiences to rediscover the heart...

Laika’s award-winning stop-motion animated film ParaNorman returns this Halloween for a one-week theatrical engagement. As with the record-breaking 15th Anniversary 2024 re-release of Coraline in 2D and RealD 3D, Laika will bring the remastered ParaNorman (originally released in 2012) to global audiences.

Trafalgar Releasing is partnering with Laika to re-release the film in international markets on Thursday, October 23, and Fathom Entertainment in the U.S. on Saturday, October 25.

Laika’s second film, which garnered multiple awards including Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations, as well as multiple Annie Awards, was written by Chris Butler and directed by Butler and Sam Fell (Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget).

Offered in newly remastered RealD 3D and 2D formats, ParaNorman‘s return launches a year-long 20th Anniversary celebration of Laika, it was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

The studio’s new CG animated short film, ParaNorman: The Thrifting, is directed...

Award-winning stop motion studio Laika has announced a Halloween 2025 re-release for its 2012 classic ParaNorman in newly remastered RealD 3D and 2D formats, with a one-week theatrical engagement.

The story of a little boy who can speak to the dead, ParaNorman was Laika’s second film as a studio and garnered Oscar BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations, as well as multiple Annie Awards.

It was written by Chris Butler (Missing Link) and directed by Butler and Sam Fell (Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget).

The re-released film will be accompanied by a new, CG animated short film, ParaNorman: The Thrifting, directed by Laika’s lead character designer Thibault LeClercq and written by Butler.

It will feature the voice work of Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick, reprising her role of Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock. It is produced by Passion Pictures.

The re-release follows in the wake of...

Laika’s “ParaNorman” is returning from the great beyond.

The 2012 feature, directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler (who also wrote the screenplay), will have a one-week theatrical run this Halloween. Trafalgar Releasing will be handling international markets, with the movie debuting on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Fathom Entertainment is handling the movie’s rollout in the United States starting on Saturday, October 25. The movie has been remastered and will be presented in RealD 3D, along with traditional 2D exhibitions.

Additionally, there will be a brand-new short film from the world of “ParaNorman” included in this release.

“ParaNorman: The Thrifting” is directed by Laika’s lead character designer Thibault LeClercq and written by Chris Butler and is a fully computer-animated short, produced in association with Passion Pictures. The short stars “Stranger Things” breakout Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick reprising her role of Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock.

The re-release of “ParaNorman,...

Laika’s beloved stop-motion film “ParaNorman” is returning to theaters this Halloween for a one-week engagement, now in a newly remastered RealD 3D format. The limited run, announced at the Annecy Animation Festival, will also feature the world premiere of a brand-new CG short film, “ParaNorman: The Thrifting,” starring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard.

“ParaNorman,” originally released in 2012, was nominated for an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe, and took home multiple Annie Awards. Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, the film will screen globally starting Oct. 23 through Trafalgar Releasing, and in the U.S. from Oct. 25 via Fathom Entertainment.

‘ParaNorman’ Credit: Laika

“ParaNorman was a breakthrough film for Laika – emotionally rich, visually daring and proudly weird in all the right ways,” said David Burke, Laika’s chief marketing and operations officer. “Bringing it back to theaters in stunning remastered 3D, paired with a brand-new short film, is an invitation...

Protein drops you straight into the damp chill of a forgotten Welsh town, a place where the sky is as grey as the mood. Here we meet Sion, an ex-soldier whose hulking presence says more than he ever does. Haunted by his past, his life is now a simple loop of survival and intense gym sessions.

The film doesn’t waste time with a slow burn. When Sion sees the gym’s kind owner being abused by a local thug, he responds with shocking force. His brand of justice, however, is fueled by something far stranger than revenge.

He has a very specific dietary need to maintain his physique, a requirement that puts human flesh on the menu. This single, brutal act, born of a grotesque logic, is misunderstood by the town’s criminals as a declaration of war, setting a match to a very damp powder keg.

Bumbling Gangsters,...

Thirty years after Pixar launched a revolution when it introduced the world’s first fully computer animated feature, “Toy Story,” its anniversary will be marked amid another sea change at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where the close-knit animation community gathers in the picturesque French city on Lake Annecy near the Swiss border.

The festival will take place from June 8-14 amid a collision of artistic, business and technological shifts, driven by factors from a post-strike business climate to AI developments. “It’s just south of chaos,” admits Pixar Animation Studio’s chief creative officer Pete Docter, who was a young animator at Pixar when Woody and Buzz were birthed. But as the industry evolves, he remembers the words of Disney legend Joe Grant, one of the writers of “Dumbo,” who years ago advised Docter to remember that the business is cyclical.

“I keep that in the...

D4vd just locked the second-best debut on the Billboard 200 this week, and he did it almost entirely on his iPhone.

The rising alternative act’s Withered, his debut album following viral hits like “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide,” landed at No. 13 on the Billboard chart with 30,000 units sold, sandwiched between Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft and Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

It’s a solid opening in its own right as the 20-year-old — who has 32 million monthly listeners on Spotify and is signed to Darkroom/Interscope — lands a top-15 debut for his first album, but it’s particularly notable given his recording process. While at-home recording has of course ballooned in the digital era as recording equipment has gotten cheaper and higher quality, making a successful commercial album on a six-inch phone screen is another step further.

“I think...

At 10:41 a.m. on Dec. 6, outside the Lincoln Square AMC Theatres in New York City, a middle-aged woman stopped in front of a man holding a sign that read: “2 Free Tickets Interstellar Now.”

“Right now?” she said.

“Right now!” he replied, before revealing a hidden cost on the back of the sign: “1 Hug.”

She happily paid his price for the rare commodity: a matinee seat for a film that came out a decade ago. In secondary markets online, tickets to Christopher Nolan’s 2014 space epic had been listed for weeks for as much as $215, after all 166 Imax screens sold out for the duration of the rerelease. Last weekend, “Interstellar” pulled in $4.57 million domestically, more than any new movie, and, at $27,500, a higher per-screen average than top grossers “Moana 2” and “Wicked.” Demand is so high, in fact, that Imax is expanding the theater count for next weekend.

The accomplishment...

A special virtual screening of the silent short film “About Mannequin” will captivate audiences, showcasing cinematic skill and women’s tenacity. The London Philharmonic Orchestra will perform live at this event, which Women organize In Film.

Aruzhan Dossymkozha directs this black-and-white film, which tells a disturbing story set in a mystery wedding store. It explores themes of family, oppression, and the supernatural. The story revolves around a young family whose lives change radically after seeing a cursed wedding dress, forcing viewers to doubt their perception of reality.

Producer and principal actress Ayanat Ysmagambetova Ksenbai described the film as a personal journey. “Making ‘About Mannequin’ has been the dream of a lifetime,” the actress stated. “I am proud to show Kazakhstan to the world and to tell the story of a brave woman overcoming difficult challenges.”

The film’s score, composed by Giorgi Rtskhiladze and played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra,...

Women In Film and Foresee Films are hosting a screening of the black-and-white silent short film About Mannequin, featuring live accompaniment from the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Set for Friday, Dec. 6, Wif, Los Angeles will provide exclusive access to the virtual screening with the orchestra performing composer Giorgi Rtskhiladze’s music until Friday, Dec. 13, as well as a Dec. 7 Q&a with producer Kim Magnusson and producer, co-writer and star Ayanat Ysmagambetova Ksenbai.

“The London Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to contribute to this project that captures the magic of the silent era; where music and brilliant acting combine to tell extraordinary stories,” said London Philharmonic Orchestra chief executive David Burke in a statement. “The film’s original song, recorded by our players, captures the essence of this timely narrative of a brave woman’s conquest over oppression.”

Giorgi Rtskhiladze explained that the short and her original song ‘More Than Mannequin’ celebrate...

Laika Animation is bringing the 2009 fantasy film ‘Coraline’ back to theaters for Halloween showings. The film will screen in newly remastered 3D and 2D formats starting on October 31st in several countries. This comes after a highly successful 15th anniversary re-release this past summer.

That summer re-release earned over $53 million globally at the box office. It helped make ‘Coraline’ the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film ever in the United States. Worldwide ticket sales for the film now total $185.7 million.

David Burke, Laika’s Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, said the studio was “elated” by the summer screenings’ success. He added that they were “delighted” to offer fans one more chance to see ‘Coraline’ on the big screen this Halloween season.

Countries scheduled for the Halloween showings include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Austria, and Ecuador. More locations may be announced. France and Italy will screen the film in November.

In addition,...

After a summertime return to theaters that grossed over $53 million at the global box office, Laika’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline returns to theaters for a special Halloween engagement starting on October 31st.

In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats.

In addition to the U.S., the Halloween engagement of Coraline includes the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Austria, and Ecuador, with more territories to follow. France and Italy will also begin their Coraline 15th Anniversary engagements this November.

Fans attending Coraline will be treated to an early glimpse of Laika’s upcoming film, Wildwood.

The 15th Anniversary theatrical re-release of Coraline this past August was an astonishing success, surpassing all estimates. Since its re-release on August 15th, Coraline has brought in over $53 million at the global box office.

It marks the...

For fans who missed Coraline‘s summertime return, fear not: Animation company Laika Studios will be re-releasing the beloved stop-motion pic beginning on Halloween.

The news comes following a huge global box office return for Laika, who is now partnering with Fathom in the U.S. and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, with more than $53 million grossed during the dark fantasy movie’s re-release in August for its 15th anniversary. The 2009 film will be offered in newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats.

During the screening, viewers will also get a glimpse at Laika’s upcoming Wildwood. Beginning Oct. 31, the film will be available in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Canada, Austria and Ecuador, with more territories to come. France and Italy will also see a re-release for the film’s anniversary in November.

“Everyone at Laika is elated by the global success of the Coraline re-release and we’re delighted...

Coraline's 15th-anniversary celebration continues with a theatrical encore this year. This is the animated film's second run following a successful summer rerelease.

Fathom Events is hosting limited-time screenings of Coraline this Halloween. Fans can experience the film in newly remastered 2D and 3D formats in theaters across the U.S.; Trafalgar Releasing is also relaunching the feature in select international territories including France and Italy, which will have their own special engagements for Coraline's anniversary. The screenings will include an insider look into the film's production, where "fans will also go behind-the-scenes with Laika's award-winning puppet fabrication teams as they construct the all-new versions of the Coraline puppet, from the ground-up. The team many of whom helped build the original Coraline." Audiences will also get a sneak peek of Wildwood, Laika Studios' upcoming animated film.

Related Coraline Cashes in at Box Office With 15th Anniversary Re-Release

Coraline, beloved...

Fifteen years after the film’s initial release, Henry Selick’s 2009 stop motion film Coraline is once again headed back to theaters for the Halloween season, we’ve learned today.

In the wake of Coraline scaring up $53 million at the global box office this past summer, the film returns for another limited-time engagement in newly remastered 3D and 2D formats.

From Fathom Events, Coraline comes back to theaters on October 31 & November 1.

Tickets for the spooky season re-release are up for grabs now.

Variety details, “Henry Selick’s film now stands at a lifetime haul of $185.7 million worldwide and is the highest-grossing stop-motion film in the U.S. It’s also the highest-grossing rerelease in the U.S. in the past 10 years and the highest-grossing of Fathom’s 20-year history. Attendees on Halloween will also get a sneak peek of Laika’s upcoming film Wildwood.”

“Everyone at Laika is elated by...

“Coraline” is back in theaters once again — but now just in time for spooky season.

The beloved, stop-motion animated film from 2009 will return on Halloween for a limited-time engagement in newly remastered 3D and 2D formats.

If you feel like you just saw “Coraline” back in theaters, it’s not deja vu — you’re right. The film just had a successful summer rerelease for its 15th anniversary, where it made $53 million globally. Henry Selick’s film now stands at a lifetime haul of $185.7 million worldwide and is the highest-grossing stop-motion film in the U.S. It’s also the highest-grossing rerelease in the U.S. in the past 10 years and the highest-grossing of Fathom’s 20-year history. Attendees on Halloween will also get a sneak peek of Laika’s upcoming film “Wildwood.”

“Everyone at Laika is elated by the global success of the ‘Coraline’ re-release and we’re delighted to...

The commercial potential of re-releasing archive titles in cinemas is not news to the US studios, which are increasingly looking for spots in the calendar to reissue classic titles. And especially what may be termed modern classics: films that resonate with audiences who perhaps first saw them – in theatres or at home – 10 to 20 years ago.

But the success of last week’s 15-year reissue of Laika stop-motion animation Coraline – by Fathom Events in North America and Trafalgar Releasing in international markets – is currently concentrating minds in both distribution and exhibition.

Re-released in both 2D and 3D on August 15, Coraline opened...

Re-releases of classic films aren’t supposed to make much of a mark at the box office. They usually serve as a helpful stopgap for theaters to bring in a little extra revenue during slow periods on the release slate. But “Coraline” has proven otherwise — and its newfound success has caught the attention of Hollywood.

The debut film from stop-motion animation Laika Studios returned to theaters courtesy of Fathom Events and Trafalgar Releasing this past weekend for its 15th anniversary, and set a record for those distributors with the most successful re-release in their history with $29.3 million grossed worldwide. Last weekend, the film grossed $9.6 million from Friday to Sunday, enough to put it in the top 5.

For comparison, in its original theatrical run from Focus Features in 2009, “Coraline” earned an unadjusted $75.2 million domestic and $124.5 million worldwide. For an inflation-proof comparison, turn to Mexico, where “Coraline” sold 1.6 million tickets. As of Tuesday,...

Laika is celebrating the beyond-expectations box office results for the re-release of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline and will extend the run of its groundbreaking film through August 29th.

Coraline returned to theaters worldwide for its 15th Anniversary in newly remastered 3D for a special limited engagement that started August 15th. In partnership with Fathom in the U.S. and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D and 2D formats.

Since opening on Thursday, August 15, the re-issue of Coraline has earned over $20 million at the worldwide box office. It has sold $12.5 million in tickets in the U.S. and $7.6 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $20.1 million. Coraline was the #4 movie at the domestic box office.

The 15th anniversary Coraline showings also include an early glimpse of Laika’s upcoming film, Wildwood. You can check out that teaser here.

In Mexico, Coraline has officially...

One year after making $7 million in theatrical re-release, Henry Selick’s 2009 stop motion film Coraline is headed back to theaters nationwide this summer… this time in 3D.

Fathom Events will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of Coraline by bringing a brand new 3D remaster to theaters around the world from August 15 – August 22, 2024.

Variety details in a report this afternoon, “Ticket sales kick off on June 21. A 2D version of the film will also be available to exhibitors.” You can sign up for an email reminder now.

“Laika set the 3D standard with the 2009 release of Coraline,” said the studio’s Chief Marketing and Operations Officer David Burke. “This newly remastered version, in the works for three years, brings Neil Gaiman’s enchanting story to life in stunning, stereoscopic 3D detail and is a love letter to Laika fans everywhere.”

“Everybody loves Coraline, and Fathom is proud to partner once again...

Henry Selick’s modern classic “Coraline” turns 15 this year, and a new 3D remaster of the stop-motion feature (announced in February) will get a worldwide theatrical release this fall by Fathom in the U.S and Trafalgar Releasing in the rest of the world.

Limited screenings will begin on August 15 and feature an early glimpse of Laika’s upcoming film, “Wildwood.” Ticket sales kick off on June 21. A 2D version of the film will also be available to exhibitors.

“Coraline”

In 2023, Fathom re-released the original version of “Coraline” in the U.S., which netted over $7 million at the box office, a record for the event-based distributor. The film is also screening in this year’s Annecy Classics program, marking a return to the French festival where it won the Cristal for a feature film in 2009.

“Coraline” was written by Neil Gaiman and Selick and stars voice actors Dakota Fanning, Ian McShane,...

After Sherlock and Elementary do we really need another contemporary take on the world of Sherlock Holmes? For fans of everything 221B Baker Street, the answer is always yes. More than any other set of fictional characters, the world of Holmes has proven time and again to be nearly limitless in its ability to accommodate a myriad of new adaptations, sometimes with competing themes. And now, five years after CBS concluded its little Sherlock show that could, a new mainstream drama based on the famous detective stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is coming soon. Though, it doesn’t sound like Sherlock himself has been invited.

Titled Watson, the new series will star Morris Chestnut as a contemporary version of John Watson. According to Variety, the show will be “set one year after the death of Holmes at the hands of his archnemesis Moriarty.” In other words, it’s a...

Quiz Lady is a comedy-drama film directed by Jessica Yu, from a screenplay by Jen D’Angelo. The Hulu original film revolves around Anne, a game show-obsessed woman, who has to come together with her chaotic and irresponsible sister Jenny to pay off her mother’s gambling debts. To get the money Anne will have to go on a cross-country journey with her sister to get to the game show and win it. Quiz Lady stars Awkwafina as Anne, Sandra Oh as Jenny, Will Ferrell as Terry McTeer, Holland Taylor as Francine, and Jason Schwartzman as Ron Heacock. So, if you loved the Hulu film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Bad Words (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features

Synopsis: Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy Bad Words. Mr. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a...

Coraline continues to captivate audiences with its timeless appeal, as evidenced by its impressive box office earnings and devoted fanbase. The film's per-screen average earnings surpassed newer releases, highlighting its magnetic pull on both old and new audiences. Due to overwhelming demand, Coraline will be returning to the silver screen on August 28 and 29.

There are films that defy the ordinary - they capture hearts and become timeless. Such is the legacy of Coraline. Audiences remain spellbound and exhilarated by the animated marvel, even fourteen years after its premiere. Recently, the beloved animated feature raked in a whopping $4.91 million over a two-day Fathom Events screening, signaling its undying charm and solidifying its position as a classic.

With a stellar performance at the box office this week, the eerie tale stood tall only behind releases such as Barbie and Oppenheimer. This figure doesn't just highlight the film's timeless appeal but also pays homage to its steadfast fanbase.

Sony Picture Classics and Trafalgar Releasing announced that “Carlos: The Santana Journey Global Premiere” will be playing in select theaters worldwide on Sept. 23, 24 and 27.

These special premiere screenings will include showings of the feature length documentary “Carlos,” about the life of the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, and also feature exclusive introductory content featuring Santana and director Ruby Valdez. “Carlos” debuted earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival and will have a general theatrical release on Sept. 29. The film was financed by Sony Music Entertainment and Imagine Documentaries.

“Carlos” includes interviews with Santana and his family, archival footage, concert footage, Santana’s home videos, and behind-the-scenes footage. Interviews with industry icons like Clive Davis and Rob Thomas will also be featured.

Santana has been in the industry for over 50 years and has won 10 Grammy awards for his music that combines jazz, blues, mariachi and rock and roll.

Fathom Events Adds...

“Coraline,” 2009’s Oscar-nominated animated feature from Laika Studios, grossed a combined $4.91 million in a limited theatrical rerelease via Fathom Events.

The success of the screenings, which were held Monday and Tuesday, has led to two additional screenings of the Henry Selick-directed film being added on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29.

The showings, hosted by Fathom in partnership with Laika and Park Circus, placed the film third in gross box office behind “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” It ranked as the highest grosser in per screen average on both days, making $3,000 per screen.

“As of now, Coraline is Fathom’s biggest classic movie of all time and the second highest grossing title for 2023,” Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events, said in a statement. “This film carries such a large fan following year after year, and they certainly came out in force this year to see their favorite film.”

The stop-motion film based on the...

Henry Selick’s 2009 stop motion film Coraline returned to theaters nationwide on Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15, courtesy of Fathom Events, Laika, and Park Circus, and the screenings were such a success that more showings are coming later this month.

Fathom Events has announced in a press release today, “The acclaimed 2009 stop-motion epic was a huge box office hit for Fathom Events, Laika, and Park Circus this past Monday and Tuesday, grossing a combined $4.91 million in U.S. gross box office.

“The film was third in gross box office behind Barbie and Oppenheimer on both Monday and Tuesday but was First in per screen average on both of those days.”

Due to demand, additional showings will take place on August 28 & August 29.

“As of now, Coraline is Fathom’s biggest classic movie of all time and the second highest grossing title for 2023,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “This film...

Coraline will return to the big screen to celebrate Laika Studios’ 15-year anniversary.

Fathom Events, in collaboration with Laika, Shout! Factory, and Park Circus, announced that Coraline will play in theaters for a limited time in August, along with never-before-seen footage delving into the creative process and development of Laika's films. Alongside Coraline, ParaNorman will return to theaters as well, all to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Laika Studios. Coraline will return to theaters on Aug. 24, while ParaNorman will have a screening on Nov. 16.

Related: Will There Be a Coraline Sequel?

"Bringing these Laika films back to theaters gives everyone at the studio such joy," said Laika Chief Marketing Officer David Burke in a statement. "It allows our longtime fans to enjoy these remarkable movies on the big screen once again while providing an opportunity for new generations of moviegoers to revel in the artistry and technological brilliance of the Laika team.

Exclusive: Laika’s Chief Marketing Officer David Burke has added Chief Operating Officer to his responsibilities at the Oscar-winning studio.

Burke joined Laika in 2019 from Universal Pictures, where he had been General Manager for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland since 2006. Burke will report to Laika President & CEO, Travis Knight.

Burke’s role at Laika has expanded to encompass all aspects of the company’s Operations activities while remaining the lead on brand marketing and film promotions. He is also involved in developing Laika’s Live Action strategy.

“I am thrilled to take on the expanded role of Chief Marketing and Operations Officer at Laika. I am grateful to our CEO Travis Knight for his leadership and trust in me to help drive the company’s mission forward. Our team of talented colleagues is second to none, and I am excited to continue working alongside them in this new capacity.

Laika, the innovative, Portland, Oregon-based stop-motion animation studio, and the Museum of Pop Culture, a leading-edge nonprofit museum in Seattle, are partnering for a new exhibition that will immerse visitors in the “hidden worlds” of Laika’s five magical features. Hidden Worlds: The Films of Laika is the largest exhibition Laika has ever mounted and sets to focus on the “hidden worlds” of “the [films] magical settings the characters inhabit, and the behind-the-scenes wonders of producing these modern classics.”

The exhibition spans more than 7,500 square feet of exhibition space with immersive displays, film artifacts, props, and interactive elements tied into Laika’s five features – 2009’s “Coraline,” 2012’s “ParaNorman,” 2014’s “The Boxtrolls,” 2016’s “Kubo and the Two Strings” and 2019’s “Missing Link.” Plus, if you’re looking to get a look at the studio’s forthcoming feature “Wildwood,” there will be elements from the new movie as part of the exhibit too.

Laika and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle will launch the largest exhibition ever mounted devoted to the acclaimed, global leading stop-motion studio. “Hidden Worlds: The Films of Laika” opens March 17 at MoPop and spans more than 7,500 square feet of exhibition space with immersive displays, film artifacts, and interactives concerning Laika’s state-of-the art crafts and emerging tech.

The exhibition will spotlight Laika’s five Oscar-nominated films — “Coraline” (2009), “ParaNorman” (2012), “The Boxtrolls” (2014),”Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016), “Missing Link” (2019) — along with the upcoming fantasy-adventure “Wildwood,” directed by Laika president Travis Knight, and featuring a voice cast led by Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, and Angela Bassett.

“Laika is a multifaceted community of dreamers, makers, storytellers, scientists, engineers, and artists all committed to making movies that matter,” said David Burke, Laika’s chief marketing officer and senior vice president operations. “We believe that cinema is...

Actor Tom Burke has reflected on how influential his godfather, the late Alan Rickman, was on his life.

Rickman died of cancer in 2016, at the age of 69. He was a good friend of Tom Burke’s parents – actors David Burke and Anna Calder-Marshall.

Talking about Rickman in a new interview with The Observer, Tom Burke said: “When Alan died, Juliet Stevenson got it right when she said we’ve lost a king. You did sometimes feel like you were at Alan’s court. He had a sense of mission about him and was invested in so many people.

“Even if you only met him once, he could become a momentary huge influence in your life. He had a way of asking very penetrating questions, often without necessarily meaning to. People would walk away and make quite big life decisions.”

Burke also said he had started reading Rickman’s diaries, which...

Ireland native David Burke, Laika Studios chief marketing officer and SVP of business operations, came to the Oregon-based animation house in 2019 from a longtime role as Universal Pictures general manager for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Now he’s overseeing the growth of Laika, best known for its stop-motion feature films “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Kubo and the Two Strings” and “Missing Link” — as well as the upcoming fantasy adventure “Wildwood,” which includes a voice cast of major stars including Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Awkwafina and is directed by company president Travis Knight.

The executive declined to reveal the “Wildwood” budget but called it the studio’s most ambitious project to date. (Laika’s most expensive film to date is 2019’s “Missing Link” with a reported budget of 102.3 million.)

Burke said he joined Laika because of Knight’s singular vision.

“There isn’t anyone, to my mind,...

Laika, the animation studio behind “ParaNorman” and “Coraline,” has announced a six-part series exploring the costumes, props and sets from its iconic films.

Titled “Laika Archives,” the series will be released on Sept. 13 via the company’s YouTube channel and features artisans like costume designer Deb Cook, head of model-making Keith McQueen and writer-director Chris Butler.

Says Butler, “There’s something truly magical about walking into a room and seeing a table full of gorgeous sculpts, gorgeous artwork that’s been created by very talented people.”

David Burke, Laika chief marketing officer and SVP of operations, adds: “Laika creates movies that matter. It takes a community of talented artists, artisans and technologists to make a Laika film. Because they are crafted in the stop motion animation medium, the studio has many physical assets from each film.”

The puppets, sets, props and materials are created in-house at the studio’s headquarters in Portland,...

Downton Abbey alum Allen Leech and Normal People star India Mullen are set to lead the cast of The Vanishing Triangle, an upcoming Irish drama series for AMC Network’s Sundance Now. As reported by Deadline, the pair will headline the six-part series, which is expected to start production later this year in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland. The show (and its title) is inspired by real-life events that shook Ireland in the 1990s when several women began disappearing, starting when American woman Annie McCarrick went missing in the spring of 1993. Mullen will portray reporter Lisa Wallace, who faces prejudice and police incompetence while attempting to investigate the mysterious murder of her own mother nearly 20 years earlier. Leech, meanwhile, will play David Burke, a detective helping with Lisa’s case but who is dealing with his own struggles regarding his sexuality. The project comes from Ireland’s Park Films,...

Exclusive: Allen Leech and India Mullen will lead the cast of an Irish drama series for AMC Networks’ Sundance Now and local broadcaster Virgin Media Television, we’ve learned.

The pair will topline six-part drama The Vanishing Triangle, which goes into production later this year with a U.S.-UK-Ireland production set-up, and Eccho Rights attached as international distributor. The show is inspired on true events that shook Ireland in the 1990s, when several women disappeared. While the characters and events in the series are fictional, the producers have spoken to several of the real life victims’ families, and hope the show will keep their stories in the Irish public’s mind. The show title is regularly used in the Irish media to refer to the events, which began with the disappearance of American woman Annie McCarrick in 1993 and spiraled to involve many similar cases.

Partnership announced on heels of Laika’s recent 15th anniversary.

Shout! Factory has struck a distribution agreement with Laika on four of the animation studio’s stop-motion titles giving it exclusive AVoD rights in the US and worldwide broadcast, digital Est and TVoD rights.

The features in question are the Oscar-nominated quartet of Kubo And The Two Strings (pictured), The Boxtrolls, ParaNorman and Coraline.

The deal was negotiated by Shout! Factory EVP of kids and family Melissa Boag and head of business development Michael Waghalter on behalf of Laika.

It comes after Laika recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and announced its latest stop-motion title,...

Laurane “Lala” Sheehan, the actor-turned-corporate entertainment publicist and events planner who had worked at Maggie Begley Communications for 30 years, died November 11 of a sudden heart attack. She was 61.

Sheehan was a Senior Accounts Supervisor at entertainment marketing and PR firm Mbc, working with clients across three decades including Laika and the animation studio’s string of Oscar-nominated films; Locksmith Animation; The Gotham Group; Cinedigm; and Anheuser-Busch, among others. She worked on movies including Laika’s Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link and Coraline; The Invisible War; Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World; and Beasts of No Nation.

She also had stints as a publicist at entertainment PR firms Mahoney/Wasserman and Pmk/Hbh.

“What a joy it is to work with your best friend,” said Begley. “We laughed with abandon every single day. I thought that kind of laughter was the ticket to a long life…but the...

Lest anyone think Paul Verhoeven’s latest shocker was intended to be a serious look at sexuality in religious service, the promotional poster for the film plastered around the Cannes Film Festival — where “Benedetta” bowed in competition — depicts actor Virginie Efira dressed as a 17th-century Italian nun, her white habit pulled open to reveal an airbrushed nipple. This is an erotic film, full stop, and though “Benedetta” is smarter in various respects than such sisters-in-exploitation as “Put Your Devil Into My Hell” and “The Killer Nun,” in others, it’s much, much dumber.

Let’s begin with the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary that is young Benedetta’s most prized possession when she enters the Theatine convent as an 8-year-old novice, and that, by the film’s end, will have been whittled into a shape through which ecstasy is far more easily achieved. Everything is either obvious, vulgar or...

They call Phil Kennedy the father of the cyborgs, a man intelligent enough to connect the brains of paralysed people to computers, giving them back a means of connecting with the world, yet not smart enough to tell his girlfriend before undergoing elective surgery on his own brain. He's the kind of subject who makes a documentarian's life easy, yet director David Burke has gone all out to make this film visually interesting and richly contextualised. If you have no prior knowledge of this type of science then it may take you a little while to find your feet. If you know it well, you'll find this more interesting as a character study than revelatory. Either way, it's a stimulating experience.

This is the kind of subject routinely described by outsiders as "more like science fiction than science fact," and accordingly Burke opens the film with clips from assorted science fiction.

The quest to unlock the mystery of speech, including how far neurology can ethically be tested without invading patients’ mental privacy, is a powerful driving force in science. The new biographical documentary, ‘Father of the Cyborgs,’ explores that important moral inquiry, as it follows the work of noted neurologist, Dr. Phil Kennedy. The scientist has […]

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