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Few shows, if any, ever reach the level of "True Detective" season 1. As trite as it's become to cite this season of television as one of the finest ever made, it doesn't change the fact that writer Nic Pizzolatto, director Cary Joji Fukunaga, and stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson created something truly special with those eight episodes of television. Leaving aside the incredible depth contained in the show's writing, its historical and literary influences, and the standout performances, one of season 1's most enduring contributions to pop culture remains the phrase "time is a flat circle." But what does this actually mean?

At this point, the phrase has been memed to the point it has lost most of its meaning. You'll likely see some version of the words used any time some cultural event occurs that's vaguely reminiscent of a past event. But there was much more meaning behind...

Charles Esten, best known for his role as Ward Cameron on the Netflix series Outer Banks, will next star in the grizzly bear attack film Grizzly Night. He'll be joined by The Mummy (1999) actor Oded Fehr

According to THR, director Burke Doeren recently completed production on Grizzly Night, starring Esten and Fehr. The film's notable cast also includes Brec Bassinger from Stargirl and Jack Griffo from The Thundermans and the upcoming horror film Stay at Home. Josh Zuckerman from Oppenheimer, Joel Johnstone from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Matt Lintz from Ms. Marvel also appear in the film.

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Outer Banks Season 4, Part 2 endured major audio issues for some fans that left them frustrated of confused over Netflix being slow with a fix.

Grizzly Night director Burke Doeren said in a statement, “Grizzly Night is a film that carries an important message...

Ever since the release of its first season, the widely loved YA drama series on Netflix, Outer Banks, had a good run. In fact, it had a great run. A massive fanbase was built, growing each and every day, as people all over the world found joy and comfort in following along their favorite characters as they embarked on an insane treasure-hunting journey. Comfort is a key word brought in relation with the show starring Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Rudy Pankow, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, and Carlacia Grant, as it really was just that: a comfort show.

Now, after the release of the second part of Outer Banks Season 4, it feels as though the world of Obx and the world of each fan have been turned upside down. With the shocking character death of JJ still aching like a sore wound, there is something else which certainly doesnt help fans...

Not enough time has passed yet to look at Season 4 of Outer Banks with fond memories, and it is truly questionable whether such a moment will ever arrive. Three years in a row, Netflix delivered a new season of the adventure series following the Pogues as they try their best to stay out of trouble (or occasionally get into trouble) with the Kooks and simultaneously go on dangerous treasure hunts.

With Outer Banks Season 4 having been released at the beginning of November, the overall positive perception of the show was crushed in an instant. It is no secret that the drama surrounding the hit Netflix series took on a new dimension, leaving avid fans questioning the showrunners and writers of Outer Banks. Multiple instances are dragging down the popularity level of the YA drama series, so lets take a look at why Outer Banks Season 4 is the most infuriating yet.

Outer Banks season 4 concluded with the devastating death of JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow), and it means season 5 will see everything changed for one character. JJ's tragic death sets up Outer Banks season 5's most personal quest yet for Kiara Carrera (Madison Bailey), who has now lost her boyfriend, and, for the first time, has a direct stake in the game. Previously, Kiara had tagged along with the Pogues on their treasure hunts for moral support, but has had little personal involvement until now.

Outer Banks season 4's treasure hunt for Blackbeard's shipwreck and fabled Blue Crown had personal stakes for JJ after he learns that his real biological parents are Larissa Genrette (Tommi Rose) and Chandler Groff (J. Anthony Crane). Larissa's father, Wes Genrette (David Jensen), believed his family was cursed with untimely deaths because an ancestor killed the notorious pirate Blackbeard and his wife, then buried her without her precious amulet.

John B. Routledge (Chase Stokes) is the main character of Outer Banks, and he has some of the best quotes on the show. John B is a working-class teenager from the Cut in the titular Outer Banks of North Carolina, and between drinking beer and surfing, serves as the story's narrator. John B has some of the most memorable quotes in Outer Banks because his character finds the balance between youthful recklessness and mature reflection. Outer Banks' cast introduces John B when he is struggling to cope with his father's sudden disappearance.

Like JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow), John B has had brushes with death and has seen many of the darker things life has to offer. At the same time, he is often the group's optimist, encouraging each of the Pogues to know their worth and strive towards their goals.

John B is also the character that works to understand people the most,...

For a show about teen angst, adventure, and treasure, Outer Banks has a surprising amount of death. Every season, there have been multiple important character deaths. The Pogues avoided the Grim Reaper for the better part of four seasons, but you can't cheat death forever!

And, a few of those deaths have hit a lot closer to home than others. We shared a list of the five most devastating deaths in Outer Banks season 4.

In Outer Banks season 4, there was an extremely shocking and devastating character death. We'll break that death scene down shortly, so if you haven't seen season 4, you still have time to turn back!

Let's get the list started with the most devastating death from Outer Banks season 1, and that's Sheriff Peterkin. And, no, you won't find

5. Sheriff Peterkin

Played by Adina Porter

Sheriff Peterkin was one of the best characters in Outer Banks season 1. She showed...

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Outer Banks season 4 - part 2

No one could have prepared me for what Outer Banks season 4 had in store for its final episodes. Outer Banks season 4 - part 1 set off the Pogues on the next chapter of their lives. With Eldorado behind them, the group now turned to the hidden treasure of Edward Teach, aka the pirate Blackbeard. The first half of the season ended with the Pogues separated. Sarah and Pope were left to drown while looking for the map to Teach's treasure, and JJ discovered that he was not really a Maybank, but a Genrette.

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Cast Deion Smith, Carlacia Grant, Samantha Soule, Julia Antonelli, Marland Burke, Nicholas Cirillo, Caroline Arapoglou, Drew Starkey, Chase Stokes, Rudy Pankow, Austin North, Charles Esten, Jonathan Daviss, Cullen Moss, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Charles Halford, Elizabeth Mitchell, E. Roger MitchellRelease Date April 15, 2020Seasons 4Genres Drama,...

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers For Outer Banks Season 4!

Outer Banks highlights local North Carolina history and culture through its swashbuckling teenage main characters, but it was largely filmed in South Carolina. This season, Outer Banks takes viewers through a deep dive into Blackbeard's legend, which details a real pirate who was killed near Ocracoke Island in 1718. Despite the show's North Carolina roots, many of the show's iconic marsh scenes and more are shot in South Carolina.

Since season 1 of Outer Banks, the show has incorporated ties to North Carolina, through characters' surnames, local businesses, and more. This season brought filming to the real Outer Banks of North Carolina, with a number of beach scenes shot at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in North Carolina. However, a number of Outer Banks treasure-hunting scenes were filmed in South Carolina yet again.

Poguelandia 2.0 The Pogues' Commune In Season 4 Was Shot Near...

The following contains spoilers for Outer Banks Season 4, now streaming on NetflixOuter Banks has introduced plenty of important artifacts that have ties to real-life history. The show follows the story of a group of working-class teens on the Outer Banks' Kildare Island in North Carolina as they unwittingly find themselves hunting for treasure. The artifacts they find are tied to history and could be the key to a massive fortune. They also attract a constant stream of fellow (and sometimes dangerous) treasure hunters. Much of Outer Banks is based on the real local history of the Outer Banks, including season 4's hunt for Blackbeard's treasure.

A number of other artifacts have been added to the show to increase its tension and stakes, including season 4's focus on Blackbeard's Blue Crown. The artifacts discovered by Outer Banks' characters range from gold and precious jewels to windows into the past through to the characters' ancestors.

Pogues and Kooks will clash once more in the latest season of Netflix’s Outer Banks, which will arrive on this fall in two parts. Part 2 is on the horizon with a launch date of Nov. 7.

The Young Adult seaside series has come a long way since its Season 1 debut amidst the Covid-19 pandemic on April 15, 2020.

For everything we know about Outer Banks Season 4, read on.

When does Season 4 of Outer Banks come out?

Season 4 of the Netflix series will be split into two parts just like Emily in Paris Season 4 was recently, with the first part coming out October 10 and the second part, out November 7.

How many episodes are in Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2?

There will be five episodes in the second half of Season 4, just as there were five in Part 1.

The final episode of Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2 will be feature-length, or super-size, a lot like the Stranger Things Season 4 finale.

Days ahead of the return of Outer Banks on Netflix, the fate of the show has been revealed. It's a mixture of both good and bad news for fans of the show.

Per Deadline, it has been revealed that Outer Banks has been renewed for Season 5. However, it's also been confirmed that Season 5 will serve as the final season for the show. Outer Banks coming to an end with its next season was explained by series co-creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke in a statement. The trio shared how it was always their vision for the show to have a five-season run, hinting that this wasn't a case of Netflix unexpectedly giving them the boot.

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Outer Banks Season 4, Part 1 has many key threads left hanging that pave the way for even more twists and turns in Part 2 of the hit Netflix series.

The Scooby-Doo franchise marked its 55th anniversary this September, and it's genuinely hard to keep track with all the different TV series, specials, and movies (both theatrical and mostly direct-to-video or for TV). Despite all of that and more than half a century of media, only two actors have canonically played Shaggy, the delightfully raspy Bff of the titlular Great Dane. First came the legendary DJ Casey Kasem, who voiced the character for something like 372 episodes of television and 14 made-for-tv movies. Then there was Matthew Lillard, who first joined the franchise in the form of star-studded live-action movies before becoming the voice actor behind Shaggy for approximately 27 direct-to-video movies, eight TV specials, and 156 TV episodes. There is technically one more Shaggy out there...

The adult animated series Velma takes the intellectual property of Scooby-Doo and completely reworks it in ways that fans of the franchise have absolutely hated. Fortunately,...

Outer Banks is one of the best series on Netflix right now, but watching it requires some level of emotional strength, as the drama continues. Throwing the Pogues in another chaotic and dangerous treasure hunt, this new season tackles some more family issues on top of everything else. While Ward Cameron is no more, the toxicity he allowed to seethe through his family continues to poison his children. Rafe, Sarah, and Wheezie are carrying along the burden of their twisted siblinghood. Netflix is no stranger to series that involve family drama and strained relationships, but with Outer Banks, there is a whole ton of that.

After three seasons, treasure-obsessed Big John and gold-craving Ward Cameron have truly reached the end of their roads. Theres no doubt about that, but Season 4 of Outer Banks has brought back the majority of the beloved characters. However, there is one specific character who vanished...

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Does anyone else feel like the festive season has arrived? No, the talk is not about Halloween, nor Christmas. No, its all about the brightest season of it all. The Outer Banks season. The show, whose first part was released on October 10 and remains one of the best series on Netflix, continues to be celebrated as fans patiently (or not so patiently) await the release of the second part of Outer Banks. On November 7, the wild journey of the Pogues and Kooks alike will pick up where they left off in tumultuous Episode 5.

The suspense is nerve-racking, and the excitement is already through the roof as the theories about Pope and Sarahs fight to survive, JJs shocking discovery and the rest of the Pogue-and-Kook-chaos circulate online. John B,...

This is a pinch-me-moment because one of the best shows on Netflix has finally returned. Season 4 of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks is here, and it is needless to say each episode is its very own rollercoaster of emotions, inside jokes, and lots of bad ideas. But hey, Pogues roll with whichever cards they are given, right? This time around, though, the stakes are much higher, and the Pogues are starting to push the limits of what is possible.

In some ways, Season 4 is a reminder that danger is a foreign word to the Pogues, which allows Outer Banks to fully capture the spirit of their insane adventures and reckless decision-making. John B, Sarah, Pope, Cleo, JJ, and Kiara cant sit still for too long, and going full Kook didnt change that. As if JJ causing them to lose all of their money isn't enough chaos, this season has a lot more in store,...

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Get ready for the final adventure with The Pogues in the fourth and final season of Outer Banks. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, the final season of the Netflix series is here to wrap up the stories of all of our favorite characters with one last treasure hunt and its outcome.

Outer Banks Season 4 will see the Pogues returning home after finding the gold at El Dorado and with the money they have, they create a fairly successful bait, tackle, and charter tour shop but after a couple of financial setbacks, they have no choice but to take up Wes Genrette’s proposal to find Blackbeard’s treasure.

Outer Banks Season 4 – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Netflix

Outer Banks’ final season consists of ten episodes in total. The new...

[This story includes major spoilers from Outer Banks season four, part one.]

Outer Banks never fails to deliver shocker after shocker for its main characters and Part One of season four was no different.

The final moments of episode five, “Albatross,” delivered blows to Rudy Pankow’s JJ, Jonathan Daviss’ Pope, Madelyn Cline’s Sarah, Chase Stokes’ John B and the rest of the crew in one form or another.

Part one kicked off with a recap of what the Pogues were up to in the 18 months between returning from their City of El Dorado discovery in season three to when Wes Genrette (David Jensen) approaches them with Blackbeard’s captain log, potentially setting them up for a new treasure hunt.

Over the course of the Part One episodes, the Pogues set up a bait-and-tackle shop, with a charter business for tourists, as well as diving and surf lessons. But the money they got from the...

Outer Banks returns for another exciting adventure that pits the Pogues against the Kooks and many more. Season 3 concluded the first chapter of the Netflix series. Until then, the show had been focused on the mystery surrounding John B's father and the group's search for the gold. That all came to a head in Outer Banks season 3's ending. The series concluded its third season with the deaths of Ward Cameron and Big John, as well as the Pogues finding Eldorado, the city of gold.

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Cast Deion Smith, Carlacia Grant, Samantha Soule, Julia Antonelli, Marland Burke, Nicholas Cirillo, Caroline Arapoglou, Drew Starkey, Chase Stokes, Rudy Pankow, Austin North, Charles Esten, Jonathan Daviss, Cullen Moss, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Charles Halford, Elizabeth Mitchell, E. Roger MitchellRelease Date April 15, 2020Genres Drama, Mystery, Action, AdventureStreaming Service(s) NetflixShowrunner Jonas PateCreator(s) Shannon Burke, Josh Pate, Jonas PateRating TV-ma Stream on...

Bring it on home, Pogues! Outer Banks season 4 is finally here with the release of the first five episodes on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

“The Enduro,” the Outer Banks season 4 premiere, picks up in between the events of the season 3 finale. Remember, there was a time jump at the end of season 3. Well, the beginning of Outer Banks season 4 fills in the gaps.

The Pogues catch a ride back from South America and make peace with family after finding the gold at El Dorado and losing Big John (Charles Halford) and Ward Cameron (Charles Esten). Things aren’t totally smooth sailing with everyone, but the gold that Sarah (Madelyn Cline) and John B (Chase Stokes) were able to take from the lost city in their backpack was worth $1.1 million.

The Pogues build Poguelandia 2.0 Outer Banks. (L to R) Chase Stokes as John B, Rudy Pankow as JJ in episode 401 of Outer Banks.

When it comes to Outer Banks, there are some things you can always count on: high-speed chases, swoon-worthy romance, and epic action.

Thanks to some truly jaw-dropping surprises and the team’s biggest treasure hunt yet, Season 3 takes all of that to the next level. And by next level, we’re talking Barbados, South America, and even (gasp) a party full of Kooks.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. If you need a quick reminder on where things left off at the end of Season 2, our perpetual treasure-hunting friends the Pogues, led by John B (Chase Stokes), were set adrift in the ocean on a small boat after failing to steal the Cross of Santo Domingo back from evil Rafe (Drew Starkey) and Ward (Charles Esten). Meanwhile, in Barbados, Carla Limbrey (Elizabeth Mitchell) met with John B’s not-actually-dead dad, Big John (Charles Halford), and promised to help...

Each season, the teens of Outer Banks find themselves getting into serious trouble while uncovering crazy secrets linked to their small North Carolina barrier island town. Season 4 will be no exception. When the series returns this fall, with Part 1 out on Oct. 10, and Part 2 on Nov. 7, look for the mysteries to run even deeper as the stakes get truly out of control.

Season 3 was a mixed bag of treasure. The Pogues — John B (Chase Stokes), Sarah (Madelyn Cline), JJ (Rudy Pankow), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), and new friend Cleo (Carlacia Grant) — effectively won the G game. They actually found El Dorado. Woogity woogity, right?!

But at the same time, both Sarah and John B lost their fathers, Ward (Charles Esten) and Big John (Charles Halford) — and for good this time. “We knew we needed to give them a win,...

Kevin Costner might be the mastermind behind his Western epic, but Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 needs more of one actor who overshadows his performance during Chapter 1. The idea for the Western epic began for Costner in 1988, leading to him directing, writing, producing, and starring in the planned four-part saga. Despite Chapter 1's poor performance at the box office, earning just $36.1 million against a $50 million budget, Horizon: An American Saga's cast delivers plenty of strong performances, bringing the Civil War era Midwest to life.

While Horizon - Chapter 1 received lukewarm reviews, with many critical of its plodding pace and unfocused story, the performances from Costner and other stars did garner praise. Some of the more memorable portrayals include Costner as horse trader Hayes Ellison, Sam Worthington as Union soldier Trent Gephardt, and Sienna Miller as widowed survivor Frances Kittredge. While these characters offer intriguing dynamics throughout their respective storylines,...

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In February 2023 at Poguelandia, Chase Stokes — who plays the role of John B. Routledge — confirmed that the Outer Banks had been greenlit for a fourth season. At the time, he expressed gratitude to their fans who stayed with them throughout the years.

"This is an incredible moment for all of us," said Stokes. "To our cast and crew, thank you so much for all of your hard work."

Outer Banks co-creators, executive producers and showrunners Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shannon Burke also issued a joint statement to Variety to confirm the development.

"Seeing Poguelandia come to life was nothing short of spectacular," they said. "The Pogues are enjoying an adventure of a lifetime and we now get to map out more twists and turns as the joyride continues into Season 4 of Outer Banks. Thank you to Netflix, our cast and the amazing...

The lead up to the fifth episode of "True Detective" season 1 is already filled with shocking twists and turns, as the Dora Lange case starts to take a murkier turn. In episode 5, detectives Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson) track down a covert meth lab in a Louisiana bayou, where Reggie (Charles Halford) and Dewall Ledoux (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) are camping out amid a minefield of explosive traps. Cohle pulls a gun on Dewall without hesitation while Hart checks out the interior of the hut, where he comes across two kidnapped children, who look severely traumatized. Enraged, he shoots Reggie in the face, while Dewall makes a run for it, and dies after tripping over one of the explosive traps. Body parts fly in all directions as the two detectives look on in horror, as the price for their impulsivity would be to concoct an elaborate lie...

Kevin Costner has been in the saddle long enough to know the difference between a big-screen feature Western like Dances With Wolves, a miniseries like Hatfields & McCoys or a longform like Yellowstone. All those projects have done well by him and he’s done well by them. His connection to the quintessential Americana genre and the rugged lands it calls home is indubitable. So why is his sprawling new frontier tale, Horizon: An American Saga, such a clumsy slog? It plays like a limited series overhauled as a movie, but more like a hasty rough cut than a release ready for any format.

Running a taxing three hours, this first part of a quartet of films is littered with inessential scenes and characters that go nowhere, taking far too long to connect its messy plot threads. Warner Bros. will release Chapter One in U.S. theaters June 28, with Chapter...

Long before she was a movie star, a teenage Nicole Kidman appeared in the early-’80s action comedy “BMX Bandits,” a rowdy Australian kidpic full of bicycle stunts and Scooby-Doo crime-stopping shenanigans. It’s too early to say whether any of the adorable young leads in “Riddle of Fire” will go on to have successful acting careers. Still, it’s amusing to think that two decades into the 21st century, writer-director Weston Razooli has taken inspiration from such questionable classics, along with vintage live-action Disney fare — like “Escape from Witch Mountain” and the Herbie movies, which the studio sold in puffy white VHS cases — for his own retro-spirited debut.

Spun from equal parts imagination and nostalgia, “Riddle of Fire” comes as close as any film since “Spy Kids” or “Kisses” to mirroring the kind of cinematic adventures we made in our heads as kids. Razooli remembers how it feels to...

Riddle of Fire is a whimsical kids' adventure movie with mature themes, and it's sometimes hard to tell who it's for. This film captures childhood curiosity and features excellent young actors, along with a great turn from Lio Tipton. The imaginative storytelling and lush visuals make this a compelling if sometimes frustrating watch.

Earlier this century, Maurice Sendak's iconic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was turned into a feature film by none other than Spike Jonze. The adaptation, however, was no kids' movie — but rather, a movie about kids. See what we mean? A similar argument could be made about Riddle of Fire, the debut feature from Utah writer-director Weston Razooli. On the surface, this lush fantasy film may seem right up your kid's alley. But ultimately, it's perhaps better suited for adults.

Hey, maybe it actually walks a fine line, and two things can be true:...

Plot: Three mischievous children embark on a woodland odyssey when their mother sends them on an errand.

Review: Magical realism is a tough challenge for even the most skilled of filmmakers. There’s a fine line to walk in order to anchor anything fantastical to a layer of reality. Writer/Director Weston Razooli makes the choice to set the film in modern day, while avoiding most modern technology. Even the leads have a timelessness to them that could put this film in any decade going back a century. All of these elements add up to make Riddle of Fire one of the more interesting independent features of the year.

Taking place in the mountains of Wyoming, Riddle of Fire follows three children Hazel, Alice, and Jodie as they go on an adventure. They’re on a mission to get the ingredients for a blueberry pie, to make their ailing mother feel better.

A beguiling “neo-fairy tale” that effectively splits the difference between the high fantasy of “Legend” and the lo-fi drift of “L for Leisure,” Weston Razooli’s “Riddle of Fire” tries to capture the magic inherent to even modern childhood by stretching a simple fetch quest into an epic adventure. Perhaps a little too epic, it turns out.

Despite kicking off with a heist sequence that crystallizes the miscreant fun of a late summer afternoon and tees up a Tolkien-worthy plot in the clearest possible terms, Razooli’s increasingly languorous debut soon proves to be easier to appreciate than it is to enjoy. It’s a light and singular concoction of sick-ass vibes in dire need of something — anything — to weigh them down. I couldn’t wait for it to end, but that’s partially because I’m already so impatient to see what Razooli does next.

Set in rural Wyoming...

Yellow Veil Pictures and Vinegar Syndrome have released the hypnotic and beautifully meditative trailer for Riddle of Fire, a movie that was included in the lineup at last year’s Fantastic Fest and Midnight Madness at TIFF. The trailer plays like a fever dream as writer and director Weston Razooli takes you on a unique journey through the eyes of children as they make their way through the forest and encounter many threatening figures, which plays out like a dark fairy tale.

The official synopsis reads,

“This neo-fairytale set in Wyoming, USA follows three mischievous children as they embark on an odyssey when their mother asks them to run an errand. On the hunt to obtain her favourite blueberry pie, the children are kidnapped by poachers, battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and bond together to become best friends forever.”

Skyler Peters, Phoebe Ferro, Charlie Stover and...

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Television can be cut-throat, even for a genre as popular as superhero shows. If a series doesn't connect with critics and audiences or fails to pull in big enough ratings to justify its cost, networks can and will cancel it, regardless of its quality or potential.

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"I'm gonna get your kids!" Yellow Veil Pictures has launched the full official trailer for an indie gem titled Riddle of Fire, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Weston Razooli. This first premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival, with stops at tons of other festivals. Now set for a US theatrical release this March. It's about a trio of kids on an adventure. Here's the Fantastic Fest one-liner intro: "Three children go on an epic quest to uncover the password for their TV, finding themselves in their own video game-like adventure in the real world." A neo-fairytale thriller shot in Wyoming, following three mischievous children as they embark on an odyssey when their mother asks them to run an errand to to get the TV password. On the hunt to obtain her favorite blueberry pie, the children are kidnapped by poachers, battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy,...

A selection at Cannes Directors Fortnight and TIFF Midnight Madness last year, Weston Razooli’s singular debut Riddle of Fire follows a group of mischievous children who embark on a woodland odyssey to deliver a pie, battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and become best friends forever. Picked up by Yellow Veil and Vinegar Syndrome, the first trailer has now arrived for the 16mm-shot fantasy film, set for a theatrical release on March 22.

Ankit Jhunjhunwala said in his review, “Films with child protagonists present a unique tonal challenge. If overly saccharine whimsy can alienate an adult audience, having precocious kids delivering mannered performances can seem too stylized and divorced from reality––what, say, Wes Anderson has a skill for, many others do not possess. With his debut feature Riddle of Fire, director Weston Razooli tries locating the balance between extremes to uneven results. On paper, this is a kids’ fantasy,...

One of the surprise breakout hits of the 2023 film festival circuit, Weston Razooli’s directorial debut “Riddle of Fire” charmed audiences around the world by blending the aesthetics of classic family adventure movies with a modern midnight movie sensibility. After premiering in the Directors’ Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival, the film went on to close the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival and screen at Fantastic Fest. Now, thanks to Yellow Veil Pictures and the legendary boutique Blu-ray label Vinegar Syndrome, the film will receive a domestic theatrical release this spring.

The official synopsis for “Riddle of Fire” reads: “This neo-fairytale set in Wyoming, USA follows three mischievous children as they embark on an odyssey when their mother asks them to run an errand. On the hunt to obtain her favorite blueberry pie, the children are kidnapped by poachers, battle a witch, outwit a huntsman,...

This article contains spoilers for "True Detective: Night Country."

2014's "True Detective" season 1 introduced a whole host of unique symbols, tropes, and stylistic choices to the crime procedural. It was so visually distinctive that fans have long since pined for the affecting mix of cosmic horror symbolism, occult mythology, and eclectic styles drawn from various religions native to Southern Louisiana that gave Nic Pizzolatto's original season its inescapably intoxicating atmosphere. The tone of that initial run of episodes was enhanced by director Cary Fukunaga, who shot the Louisiana setting with an impeccable eye for the inherent creepiness of its vast backwaters and ghost towns that, in Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey)'s words, were "like somebody's memory of a town, and the memory is fading."

This is why fans of that first season will no doubt be exhilarated by "True Detective: Night Country" and its usage of season 1 symbolism. New...

Mister Smith Entertainment has clinched first key international sales on Weston Razooli’s “Riddle of Fire.”

Among major territories, Mister Smith has closed Japan (Klockworx), France (ASC Distribution) and Spain (Flamingo Films). Deals build on a co-u.S acquisition by Yellow Veil Pictures and Vinegar Syndrome, which plan a domestic theatrical bow in early 2024, releasing the film on 35mm.

“Riddle of Fire” has also been sold to Portugal (Leopardo Filmes), Greece (Odeon) and Femeway/The Film Group and Front Row Filmed Entertainment for the Middle East, Singapore (the Shaw Organization), ex-Yugoslavia (Blitz Film) and worldwide airlines and ships (Anuvu).

Razooli’s first feature made its debut in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight and its North American premiere as the Toronto Festival’s Midnight Madness closing-night film.

A highlight on Mister Smith’s AFM slate, “Riddle of Fire” has additional territories in negotiations, which Mse will attempt to close in Santa Monica.

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The animated film Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! brings together DC's universe and the Scooby Gang in a thrilling quest to find the missing Justice League. Krypto the Superdog joins forces with the Scooby Gang to restore order and protect Metropolis from evil forces and a cryptic phantom. The film pays homage to the enduring legacy of the characters with bonus Scooby-Doo episodes featuring guest appearances by the Flash, offering deeper insight into the universe of the characters.

A snippet from the much-anticipated animated escapade, Scooby-Doo! And Krypto,Too! has been unveiled, showing the Scooby Gang in the thick of an intriguing quest for the vanished Justice League. An air of exhilaration intertwined with mystery envelops the atmosphere as the delightful union of DC’s universe and the Scooby-Doo gang emerges on screen. The riveting storyline reveals a Metropolis in turmoil, with its iconic Justice League gone missing and vicious villains running rampant.

Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! combines the worlds of DC and Scooby-Doo for an exciting new mystery, with the Scooby Gang and Krypto teaming up to find the missing Justice League and save Metropolis. The Hall of Justice is taken over by a mysterious phantom with red eyes, adding to the biggest mystery the Scooby Gang has ever faced. They must unmask the phantom and stop the villains before they destroy the world. This animated adventure brings together the comedy and heart of both the Justice League and Scooby-Doo, with bonus Scooby-Doo episodes and a guest appearance by The Flash. Available on Digital and DVD on September 26.

Screen Rant is thrilled to share an exclusive clip from the new animated adventure Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! The animated movie brings the worlds of DC and Scooby-Doo together for an all-new mystery as the Scooby Gang is called in for help when the Justice League goes missing.

Films with child protagonists present a unique tonal challenge. If overly saccharine whimsy can alienate an adult audience, having precocious kids delivering mannered performances can seem too stylized and divorced from reality––what, say, Wes Anderson has a skill for, many others do not possess. With his debut feature Riddle of Fire, director Weston Razooli tries locating the balance between extremes to uneven results. On paper, this is a kids’ fantasy, action-adventure film, yet it’s difficult to discern the precise audience to whom it may appeal.

Rabble-rousing rascals Hazel (Charlie Stover), Alice (Phoebe Ferro), and Jodie (Skyler Peters) spend their summer vacation zooming around Ribbon, Wyoming, on dirt bikes. They carry paintball guns and beaded necklaces as members of their self-created “Reptiles” gang. One day they steal a new video game console from a local factory but are unable to run it because Hazel and Jodie’s mom has password-protected the TV.

Days ahead of the digital and DVD release of the animated crossover movie Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, Cbr can exclusively debut an all-new clip.

In the film, Superman and the other members of DC's Justice League have mysteriously vanished, and a terrifying phantom has taken over The Hall of Justice. It's going to take the world's greatest mystery-solvers to find out what's happened to the superhero group, leading to Scooby and his Mystery Inc. pals stepping in to save the day. Of course, they're going to need a little bit of help, which they'll have with Krypto the Superdog -- Superman's best friend who'd been left behind while the Justice League disappeared. Cbr's exclusive clip, seen below, reveals the Scooby and the gang meeting Krypto.

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Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! brings back longtime franchise stars, including Frank Welker as Fred Jones and Scooby-Doo; Matthew Lillard...

There’s nothing quite like a throwback film – whether it’s driven by nostalgia or executed as a creative exercise, it’s fun to see how creatives handle the material.

Weston Razooli’s Riddle of Fire has all of the hallmarks of a classic ’80s children adventure film, mixed with the quaintness of a British fairytale. This is evident from the film’s opening scene, which features ethereal folk music, heavily stylized cursive font, and fairytale language: “Are ye a knight or are ye a squire? Can ye solve the Riddle of Fire?”

Like the best examples from the ’80s, however, there’s a persistent undercurrent of peril as the child characters are repeatedly put in danger with antagonists who won’t hesitate to harm or even murder them. In short: think Goonies meets Adventures in Babysitting with a touch of The Princess Bride‘s aesthetic.

One of the great...

"The prince of the mountain forever grants to those with hearts rich." An early festival promo trailer is out for an indie genre film titled Riddle of Fire, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Weston Razooli. This originally premiered in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and it's now set to play at the big three genre fests this fall: Toronto, Fantastic Fest, and the Sitges Film Festival in Spain. It's about some kids on an adventure. Here's the Fantastic Fest one-liner intro: "Three children go on an epic quest to uncover the password for their TV, finding themselves in their own video game-like adventure in the real world." Over at TIFF, they also describe it as: "Three rascal children run afoul of an enigmatic coven in Weston Razooli’s whimsical neo-fairytale, which evokes a menagerie of esoteric genres and dreamy cult-film vibes." This stars Lio Tipton,...

Yellow Veil Pictures and Vinegar Syndrome announced have co-acquired North American rights for “Riddle of Fire,” the feature debut of writer and director Weston Razooli. The movie follows three mischievous children as they embark on an odyssey when their mother asks them to run an errand.

The film was also an official selection at this year’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and will screen on the closing night of the Toronto Film Festival’s Midnight Madness section. It stars Lio Tipton, Charles Halford, Charlie Stover, Skyler Peters, Phoebe Ferro, and Lorelei Olivia Mote. The film is produced by David Atrakchi, Sohrab Mirmont, Razooli and Tipton. Executive producers are Marlow Griffin Lyddon, Brendon Griffin Lyddon, David Wiener, Kate Wiener, Jay Van Hoy, Sophie Meister, and Donna Gruneich. Mister Smith Entertainment is handling worldwide sales.

This is the first time that the two distributors have partnered. Yellow Veil and Vinegar Syndrome are planning...

Burbank, CA – Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo have to solve what may be their greatest mystery yet in Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, which will be available in the US to purchase Digitally at retailers everywhere, and on DVD only at Walmart on September 26, 2023 The all-new, feature-length film brings together the Scooby gang and DC for the first time.

In Canada Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! will be available to purchase Digitally on September 26, 2023 and on DVD October 24, 2023 at retailers everywhere.

The world’s greatest heroes, DC’s Justice League, have mysteriously vanished and a terrifying phantom has taken up residence in The Hall of Justice. Now it’s up to the world’s greatest super sleuths, Scooby and the gang, to solve the mystery and save our heroes…with a little help from their new pal Krypto the Superdog!

Returning as the voices of the Scooby gang are Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo and Fred Jones,...

Warner Bros. Pictures is ready for its next big crossover, getting two of the most famous dogs in animation in Scooby-Doo and Krypto, Too! where Scooby-Doo, his human friends and Superman's powerful pet will face crime together.

After several rumors indicated that the movie was going to be canceled, now the first trailer is finally out to confirm Scooby-Doo and Krypto, Too! will be available to purchase digitally on September 26 and on DVD on October 24:

Joining the famous dog from Hanna-Barbera, his friends from Mystery Inc. and Krypto, the movie will also feature appearances from Superman, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Mercy Graves, Joker, Harley Quinn, Solmon Grundy, and Wonder Woman.

Scooby-Doo and Krypto, Too! stars Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo and Fred Jones, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers, Kate Micucci as Velma Dinkley and Grey Delisle as Daphne Blake and Wonder Woman. Joining them will be P.J. Byrne as J.

Two dogs are better than one in the first trailer for the latest Scooby-Doo animated film, Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!

Warner Bros. Entertainment debuted the trailer for the upcoming animated film, which was previously believed to have been shelved for a tax write-off. In Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, "the world's greatest heroes, DC’s Justice League, have mysteriously vanished and a terrifying phantom has taken up residence in The Hall of Justice. Now it's up to the world's greatest super sleuths, Scooby and the gang, to solve the mystery and save our heroes...with a little help from their new pal Krypto the Superdog," reads the official synopsis.

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Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! is the thirty-seventh entry in the direct-to-video Scooby-Doo film series. Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton directed the 78-minute animated film from a script by T.K. O’Brian. Producers...

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