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Can a writer’s research go too far? “Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale Of A Writer Who Decided To Write About A Serial Killer” offers an unconventional take on the creative process. Keane’s life is in turmoil thanks to a looming divorce and writing a new book isn’t easy. Everything changes after the unlucky author befriends a former serial killer.

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“Psycho Therapy” presents a distinct storytelling experience for filmmaker Tolga Karaçelik.

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The Beast's human form is reimagined in a new piece ofBeauty and the Beast art. The influential 1991 Disney animated feature followed a young woman named Belle who is held by a terrifying beast in his castle, only to uncover his true self as she spends time with him. In Beauty and the Beast, the titular monster voiced by Robby Benson was a vain, self-centered prince who was cursed alongside his loyal staff by a sorceress for his unkindness, and only true love could break the spell.

Artist @BleydhDu on X/Twitter recently shared their own reimagining of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, envisioning how they feel the Beast should truly look when restored to a human. As opposed to the long-haired, cleanly shaven man who was originally designed for the movie, this version of the human Beast is built closer to his monstrous form, with a beard and similar facial structure.

The first trailer for the Steve Buscemi-led black comedy Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer has been released. Directed by Turkish filmmaker Tolga Karaçelik in his English-language debut, the film follows John Magaro (Past Lives) as Keane, a writer whose crumbling marriage to Suzie (Britt Lower) is further complicated by his years-long struggle to complete a book about serial killers. His luck takes a bizarre turn when he meets Kollmick (Buscemi), an ex-murderer who offers to mentor him in the finer points of homicide.

The newly released trailer for Psycho Therapy shows things spiral further out of control when Suzie mistakes reformed serial killer Kollmick for their new marriage counselor (via Brainstorm Media). Psycho Therapy is set to premiere in New York theaters on April 4. The film will also star Ward Harton, Olli Haaskivi, and Lower's Severance co-star Sydney Cole Alexander.

Fumi Kitahara, the animation publicist who guided award-winning campaigns for DreamWorks, Aardman, Laika, Netflix, Disney and independent studios during her distinguished 30-plus years in the industry, has died. She was 56.

Kitahara died Monday in Los Angeles of complications related to her long battle with a rare blood cancer, a spokesperson for Walt Disney Animation announced.

Among the many acclaimed animated features she helped to publicize are the first three Shrek films, Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, How to Train Your Dragon, Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, Over the Moon and The Sea Beast.

She also oversaw the awards campaigns for numerous Oscar-winning shorts, including such recent titles as The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse and War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko.

Born on March 2, 1968, Kitahara graduated from California State University Northridge with a degree in business marketing.

Fumi Kitahara, a respected publicity executive who guided award-winning campaigns for studios including DreamWorks, Aardman, Laika, Netflix and Disney, died Monday of complications related to a rare blood cancer. She was 56.

Among the features Kitahara helped publicize are the first three “Shrek” films, “Chicken Run,” “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Coraline,” “Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Over the Moon” and “The Sea Beast.”

She oversaw awards campaigns for Oscar-winning shorts such as “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse,” and “War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko.”

Kitahara graduated from Cal State Northridge and started her career in 1992 at Walt Disney Studios in the office of Howard Green, working with him on features including “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Toy Story,” and “Frank and Ollie,” in addition to a variety of live-action titles.

Exclusive: Oscar, BAFTA and Tony Award-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones has landed her next high-profile TV project, an adaptation of Aidan Truhen’s “gonzo thriller” The Price You Pay.

Zeta-Jones is starring in and producing Kill Jackie [working title], in which the novel’s lead Jack has switched from man to woman for the TV version. The series is for Prime Video, Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures. Amazon has rights in several European territories including the UK, Ireland and Germany, while Fremantle is selling around the world bar the U.S.

In Kill Jackie, which will roll cameras next month, Zeta-Jones is Jackie Price, who has lived a wealthy, luxurious existence for the last 20 years – travelling the world, selling fine art using sophisticated tax loopholes and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer. But just as life starts to feel a little boring, it takes...

The Variety & Adobe The Future of AI Filmmaking panel at the Sundance Film Festival featured a conversation by film executives about how AI is currently being used in entertainment as well as how it will shape the industry going forward.

The panel, moderated by Variety’s executive editor Brent Lang, featured Meagan Keane, director of product marketing at Adobe Pro Video, Dave Clark, The Promise co-founder and chief creative officer, writer and director Paul Trillo, who is also a partner at Asteria, Jason Zada, founder of Secret Level, and Angela Russo-Otstot, Agbo chief creative officer.

Keane explained the two different types of AI that make up this industry conversation: assistive AI and generative AI. The company is considering how AI can expedite filmmakers’ and artists’ workflow. “At Adobe, we’re still thinking about generative in ways of like, how do we remove pain points? How do we help sort of...

The concept of reference points in animation is common if you're in the know, but might surprise folks who don't have much experience with or knowledge of the history of the medium. Even the greatest and most talented illustrators have to start somewhere when creating a character, and it's no different for the craftspeople working for Walt Disney Animation Studios. In the early eras of Disney animation, reference points were often live actors or animals. In the cases of "Bambi" and "Dumbo," for example, if you check out the 1941 film "The Reluctant Dragon" (a movie that was itself bizarrely censored for one particular animated detail), you can see animators literally watching how deer and elephants move so they can accurately capture those minute details in designing the titular characters. 

As the world approached the 21st century, however, Disney animators started to look not just to real people, but to specifically...

One of the greatest challenges of any art form is fully conveying the internal experiences of its characters. It's even more difficult when these characters are on the spectrum of mental illness. While there are plenty of great movies that put a spotlight on mental health, how one captures the internal dialogue, the swirl of emotions, and their potential to invade every moment of life is a puzzle that few manage to capture with authenticity. Schizophrenia, in particular, is a tough one; it is a condition that is difficult to navigate without becoming exploited or villainized.

With so few films finding a means to convey schizophrenia accurately, Clean, Shaven has become championed among a faithful few because of its ability to do just that. Let's explore how the 1993 film excelled where others fell short in depicting schizophrenia, and whether Clean, Shaven is still worth watching decades after its release in the changing cultural landscape.

Quick Links Disney’s Tangled Was Originally Called Rapunzel Unbraided Disney Held a “Hot Man Meeting” When Designing Flynn Ryder Tangled’s Success Mirrored That of The Little Mermaid in 1989

Tangled was Disney's biggest animated hit in years before the release of Frozen in 2013. It retold the story of Rapunzel, a young maiden locked in a tower by a sorceress as payment for her parents stealing from her vegetable garden. The story went through many iterations before taking its final form as the adventure, romance, fantasy it turned out to be. Disney refashioned the tale in a magical way that brought new life to the traditional German fairy tale. And audiences fell in love with Disney all over again during a time when its animation department was struggling to regain its traction with viewers.

Originally, however, Tangled had a very different premise than what ended up hitting the screen. During...

Artem Vasilyev, the Russian producer and CEO of Metrafilms and its animation arm Studio Metrafilms, has launched the new label Lazy Sunday, based in Ireland and dedicated to developing and producing both animation and live-action projects for international audiences.

The new outfit will serve as a bridge linking Western Europe with Eastern Europe, Vasilyev hopes, while also connecting with his current base of operations in Moldova.

“I strongly believe that the Eastern European region is extremely rich in world-class talent and exciting stories that are yet to be told,” he said. “Eastern European talent can bring a lot to the international film industry table, and Lazy Sunday is a company that can bridge East and West thanks to our experience, history and where we are today. This is truly an exciting position to be in.”

Lazy Sunday, which will have an office in Dublin, is actually the rebranded Irish arm of Film and Music Entertainment,...

The first look of Éanna Hardwicke as Manchester United and Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane alongside Steve Coogan as his embattled Irish national manager Mick McCarthy, has been revealed from upcoming comedy biopic “Saipan.”

The film — first announced earlier in the year by Variety — chronicles one of the most infamous moments in Irish sporting history, when Keane and McCarthy had a very public falling out. Alongside Hardwicke and Coogan, the supporting cast includes Alice Lowe (“Sightseers”), Jamie Beamish (“Derry Girls”), Alex Murphy (“Young Offenders”), Harriet Cains (“Bridgerton”) and Peter McDonald (“The Batman”).

“Saipan” is being directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa — the duo behind “Good Vibrations” and “Ordinary Love” — — working from an original script by Paul Fraser (“Dead Man’s Shoes”). Bankside Films is handling sales and will be showing a promo to buyers at the American Film Market.

Described as a “true-life comedy of the most epic proportions,...

Mike Flanagan's new Carrie remake needs to get the casting right to compete with the classic original Stephen King film, and one of his earlier Netflix shows could hold the answer for a key role. Mike Flanagan has become the go-to name for Netflix horror, and now, Amazon Prime is hoping to get some of his magic on their platform. Amazon's streaming service has begun to work on an adaptation of Stephen King's classic novel, Carrie, with Mike Flanagan spearheading the production.

Flanagan has previously worked on several adapted stories by Stephen King, along with other original stories for both TV and film. However, Carrie is one of the most popular titles from King, and potentially the biggest adaptation that Flanagan has worked on yet, with two previous films already adapting the story. While Flanagan has more time to explore the characters in a TV format, he needs to...

From the very start, Tolga Karaçelik’s The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer promises unusual relationships destined to evolve in surprising ways. We’re introduced to John Magaro as Keane, a novelist stuck in a rut both personally and professionally. His marriage to Britt Lower’s Suzie is showing major cracks, as the four years Keane’s spent failing to complete his next book have taken an understandable toll.

It’s during this low point that Steve Buscemi’s mysterious character Kollmick enters the story. Claiming to be a retired serial killer, he offers to help Keane by becoming the subject of his new book. At first only interested in furthering his writing, Keane is oblivious to Kollmick’s deeper intentions.

But things become decidedly more complicated when a drunken Keane brings Kollmick home one night, only for a misunderstanding to lead...

Isn’t it true that the luster of a gold medal or the gleam of a golden statuette can pale in comparison to the enduring legacy of true legends? Dwayne Johnson has not yet clinched an Oscar, and Anthony Edwards’ basketball mastery went without an Olympic Gold’s embrace, but their names are etched into the annals of greatness, unblemished by the absence of these accolades.

They serve as shining beacons to remind us that while awards are the cherry on top, it’s the sundae of one’s influence and contributions that truly matter.

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Steve Coogan and Eanna Hardwicke are set to star in Saipan, about the infamous 2002 World Cup dispute between Ireland soccer manager Mick McCarthy and captain Roy Keane.

The project is scheduled to begin production in Ireland and Saipan later this summer.

It is directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, whose credits include Ordinary Love, from a script by Dead Man’s Shoes co-writer Paul Fraser.

It follows the relationship between the footballing star (Hardwicke) and manager (Coogan) during the buildup to the 2002 Japan World Cup, chronicling their infamous dispute which divided a nation.

The incident caused a huge controversy over who was to blame.

Steve Coogan has been set to take on the role of Ireland’s Football Manager Mick McCarthy in the upcoming movie ‘Saipan.’

Coogan is joined by BAFTA-nominated Cork native Éanna Hardwicke (Lakelands, The Sixth Commandment) who will play Ireland football captain Roy Keane.

The new film about the events leading up to Ireland’s incendiary 2002 World Cup campaign, the Saipan incident was a very public spat in May 2002 between the then Republic of Ireland national football team captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy when the team was preparing in Saipan, Japan for its 2002 FIFA World Cup. It resulted in Keane being sent home from the squad. The incident divided public opinion in Ireland and rumbles on to this day.

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Award-winning filmmakers Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn are set to direct from an original script by Paul Fraser.

As the Olympic games commence this summer, Variety reports on a new upcoming film about an infamous world sports event. Comedy actor Steve Coogan is set to play former Ireland soccer manager Mick McCarthy along with the fast-rising and BAFTA-nominated Irish star Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment, Lakelands), who will be portraying Manchester United and Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane, in the Irish movie Saipan. McCarthy and Keane would suffer a public falling out and this conflict will be the focus of the film.

Saipan will be helmed by directing duo Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa. Leyburn and D’Sa have also worked together in the past on the critically acclaimed Irish comedy-drama Good Vibrations from 2013, as well as the romance Ordinary Love, which starred Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville from 2019. The duo will be directing from an original script by Paul Fraser, whose past work included the film Dead Man’s Shoes.

Fast-rising and BAFTA-nominated Irish star Éanna Hardwicke is set to play Manchester United and Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane in upcoming Irish feature “Saipan,” Variety can reveal. Hardwicke will be joined by two-time Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, who will star as Mick McCarthy, the former Ireland soccer manager with whom Keane had an infamous falling out.

“Saipan” is being directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa — the duo behind the critically-lauded 2013 Irish comedy-drama “Good Vibrations” and the 2019 romance “Ordinary Love,” starring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville — working from an original script by Paul Fraser (“Dead Man’s Shoes”), with production set to start this summer.

The film’s title comes from the infamous so-called “Saipan Incident” in 2002, when Keane was captaining the Irish national side ahead of the FIFA World Cup finals in Japan. While preparing on the tiny island of Saipan, the soccer star — known for his hot-headed temperament...

Dynamite's Ppg #1 explores the girls' separate destinies, adding depth to their characters & storylines. The issue revisits the theme of identity & change, with the girls learning to be themselves while embracing their powers. Dynamite's comic book series follows in the footsteps of DC & Idw, offering a more nuanced look at the Powerpuff Girls' universe.

Warning: Spoilers for The Powerpuff Girls #1 (Dynamite)I will always love Craig McCracken's Powerpuff Girls and even the highly controversial reboot more than the comics, but the first new issue of Dynamite's Ppg comic book series actually feels like it improves upon one classic episode in a way that also underscores something both shows never accomplished. The first issue of Dynamite's six-issue series immediately gets to the heart of what these TV shows lack by exploring and possibly even deconstructing who Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are as characters.

Called "Destiny Detour," Dynamite's Powerpuff...

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Wednesday, July 3 2024 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

Today’s Final Jeopardy 7/3/2024 (Historic Women) – Wednesday, July 3 2024

In the 16th century, she changed the “ew” in her family name to a “u” to help her new French in-laws spell it more easily

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Wednesday, July 3 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Mary, Queen of Scots

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In the 16th century, Mary, Queen of Scots, altered the spelling of her family name from “Stewart” to “Stuart” to assist her French in-laws with its pronunciation and spelling. Mary made this change upon her marriage to Francis II of France, where the French language lacks a “w” sound, making “Stuart” a more suitable and easily pronounceable version of her name in French. This adjustment reflected her integration...

Britt Lower, John Magaro, and Steve Buscemi are standout performers in The Shallow Tale. Suzie, played by Britt Lower, brings the most humor and excitement to the film. The movie's focus on the crumbling marriage between Suzie and Keane overshadows Keane's writing journey.

Some may find the title of The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer misleading. It's not entirely inaccurate, but beneath the film's initial premise as described in the title is a different movie, one less about the process of writing and more about a marriage falling apart and how it might be saved over one out of control night.

The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer (2024)

Director Tolga KaraelikRelease Date June 8, 2024Writers Tolga KaraelikCast Nik Sadhnani, Sydney Cole Alexander, Olli Haaskivi, Britt Lower, Jacob Ming-Trent, John Magaro, Ward Horton, Steve BuscemiRuntime 102 MinutesGenres Drama,...

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"The pitch for the story was a lion cub gets framed for murder by his uncle set to the music of Elton John. People said, 'What? Good luck with that.'" That's what producer Don Hahn said to Film School Rejects in 2018 of Disney's 1994 animated classic "The Lion King." It's an odd thing to say, given that it went on to become one of the most successful animated movies of all time. But that's looking back at it with the benefit of hindsight. At the time, it was viewed as a risk by the powers that be. It was a gamble that paid off handsomely, to put it lightly.

At the time, Disney was enjoying a fruitful period known as the Disney Renaissance,...

“Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer” marks the English-language debut of Turkish director Tolga Karaçelik. Its initial premise, about an unhappily married couple, morphs and flips on its head until it transforms into something resembling the movie’s title, though it’s only about “a writer writing about a serial killer” in the most nominal sense. That one element gives way to an even more amusing conceit, involving crossed-wires and mistaken identities, but its wires continue to cross, until the movie mutates beyond recognition, refusing to stick to any one idea for longer than a couple of scenes.

John Magaro plays Keane, a meek but self-absorbed novelist who refuses to admit (or even recognize) that his marriage is on the rocks. His wife Suzie (Britt Lower) initially comes off as heartless and cold in her admonishment of him and in her demands for a divorce.

Turkish director Tolga Karaçelik, who made a splash in the U.S. with absurdist comedy “Butterflies,” is getting ready to premiere his first English-language film, “The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer,” in which the offbeat serial killer in question is played by Steve Buscemi.

The New York-set film, which takes Karaçelik’s comic streak in a new direction, will launch on Saturday from the Tribeca Film Festival. “The Shallow Tale” also features John Magaro (“Past Lives”) as Keane, a struggling writer who befriends the “retired” serial killer, who eventually becomes Keane’s unlikely marriage counselor as he goes through divorce proceedings with his straight-laced wife (Britt Lower), as well as the muse for his next book.

Karaçelik, who got a law degree in Turkey before moving to New York to study film, debuted as director in 2010 with the well-received “Toll Booth,” about...

Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming concerts at Manchester, England’s new Co-Op Live arena have been called off. The singer was set to launch her U.K. tour at the venue on May 3 and 4 following a show in Dublin, however Co-Cop Live cited “technical issues” as it canceled multiple shows.

“I’ve been having such a great time in Europe so far and I’m sooooo disappointed that we’re unable to perform in Manchester due to ongoing technical issues,” Rodrigo wrote in an Instagram story. “We’re doing our best to reschedule the show.

Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) is one of the most fan-favorite characters on Ted Lasso, but would fans love his real-life counterpart, Roy Keane, equally? Yes, the AFC Richmond legend is, in fact, based on an actual footballer, as the Apple TV+ hit series is always borrowing from real life to build its own version of the footy world. Kent and Keane have a lot in common, from their harsh demeanor to their excellence on the pitch, and are both widely regarded as legends in their own right. Both of them also became coaches and TV pundits after retiring from the pitches, but the similarities go way beyond, though.

Dua Lipa and Sza, along with Coldplay, have been announced as the headliners for the iconic 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival.

The event will take place this year from June 26-30 in Somerset, England. Dua Lipa is set to take the Pyramid Stage on Friday night, Coldplay on Saturday night, and Sza, who is making her Glastonbury debut, on Sunday night.

Keep reading to find out more…

In addition, Shania Twain is taking on the famed “legends” spot on Sunday afternoon.

Other famous singers who you can expect to see throughout the lineup include Camilla Cabello, Burna Boy, Janelle Monáe, Pj Harvey, Cyndi Lauper, Avril Lavigne, Jessie Ware, James Blake, Seventeen, and many more.

If you don’t have tickets, the festival is currently sold out.

We’ve included the full lineup below!

Pyramid stage

Dua Lipa

Coldplay

Sza

Shania Twain

LCD Soundsystem

Little Simz

Burna Boy

Pj Harvey

Cyndi Lauper

Michael Kiwanuka...

Cillian Murphy, the veteran actor known for working on projects like Peaky Blinders, Batman Begins, and, Oppenheimer, is all set for his Oscar nomination. Being an Irish actor, Murphy is extremely proud and yet, humbled, to receive a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Talking about the subject of fame, Murphy simply accepted that even if he did win the Oscar, he still wouldn’t be more famous than Irish football coach Roy Keane! The humbling sentences reminded people of Keanu Reeves as they root for their favorite actor to win his deserving Oscar.

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Former footballer and coach, Roy Keane had a tremendous career that spanned 19 major trophies, 17 of which included his time at Manchester United. Being named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players, Keane...

Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, effectively ending the constitutional right to abortion and giving states leeway to criminalize the procedure. The harrowing moment had been years in the making. Since the landmark decision was made in 1973, anti-abortion advocates have been organizing on a local level to chip away at the protection and champion its demise.

With their documentary Preconceived, debut filmmakers Sabrine Keane and Kate Dumke offer another entry point into understanding the scale and impact of this decision. The film uncovers the mysteries and contradictions shrouding crisis pregnancy centers, offices around the United States that bill themselves as abortion clinics. In reality, these places do not offer the service (or any medical ones, really). They are, rather, a covert prevention method, strategically located and advertised to attract pregnant people looking for an abortion only to mislead them. Once patients walk through the door,...

Mubi has unveiled their February 2024 lineup, featuring Roy Andersson’s little-seen 1991 short World of Glory, Nicole Holofcener’s Lovely & Amazing starring Catherine Keener with an early Jake Gyllenhaal performance, and special Black History Month selections: Spike Lee’s Red Hook Summer, Kasi Lemmon’s Eve’s Bayou, Carl Franklin’s One False Move, and more.

Check out the lineup below, including recently added January titles, and get 30 days free here.

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The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez | Festival Focus: Sundance

But I’m a Cheerleader, directed by Jamie Babbit | Festival Focus: Sundance

Secretary, directed by Steven Shainberg | Festival Focus: Sundance

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Age of Panic,...

“Thank you to the voters in the TV academy, thank you mom and dad, you nurtured what I had in me. Dennis Lehane, Taron Egerton, your talent can move boulders. If I look tall it’s cause I’m standing on both of their shoulders,” rapped out Paul Walter Hauser starting one of the most unusual Emmy acceptance speeches of the night for Black Bird.

He’s taking home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Or Anthology Series or Movie for his super creepy great nuanced performance as serial killer Larry Hall on the Apple TV+ show. Also unconventional, Hauser was crunching on something in his seat when they called his name and still chewing when he took the stage.

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It was his first Emmy nom and win for Hauser,...

British rockers Keane have unearthed their previously unreleased song “Love Actually,” which, as the title suggests, was written for the beloved 2003 rom-com of the same name but ultimately unused by the film’s director.

In defense of Love Actually director Richard Curtis, Keane wrote the song before the then-unknown band even released their debut album, 2004’s Hopes and Fears. With Love Actually the film celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hopes and Fears, Keane dug out their “Love Actually” and recorded a proper version for the first time.

Decade-old Frozen concept art has sparked calls from Disney fans for a darker, more campy reboot.

In resurfaced images posted to X (formerly Twitter), Elsa is shown to be darker and more witch-like, drawing comparisons to Cruella from 101 Dalmatians and Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove. Dancing with snowmen of her creation at her feet, this Elsa showcases a more narcissistic side than fans have come to know, as her sister Anna looks on with slight fear. The concept art, drawn by Claire Keane for Walt Disney Animation Studios, was never used in the final version. While some of Elsa's fear factor remains, her design and implied nature have sparked calls for Disney to reboot the franchise, as well as a return to its hallmark 2D animation.

Cruella Should Have Been an Original Character

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The holidays are upon us, so whether you looking for film-related gifts or simply want to pick up some of the finest the year had to offer in the category for yourself, we have a gift guide for you. Including must-have books on filmmaking, the best from the Criterion Collection and more home-video picks, subscriptions, magazines, music, and more, dive in below.

Giveaways

In celebration of our holiday gift guide, we’ll be doing a number of giveaways! First up, we’re giving away My First Movie Vol. 2, a three-part ‘lil cinephile series by Cory Everett and illustrator Julie Olivi, featuring My First Spaghetti Western, My First Yakuza Movie, and My First Hollywood Musical.

Enter on Instagram (for My First Yakuza Movie), Twitter (for My First Hollywood Musical), and/or Facebook (for My First Spaghetti Western) by Sunday, November 26 at 11:59pm Et. Those that enter on all three platforms...

Lollapalooza India Headliners

Sting, Jonas Brothers, Halsey and OneRepublic are among the headline acts set to perform at Lollapalooza India. The music festival is set for a second edition Jan. 27-28, 2024, at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai and will comprise four stages with over 20 hours of live music.

Other confirmed acts include: “piano rockers of alternative rock Keane; bold and fearless pop phenomenon and singer-songwriter Lauv; modern dance music duo Jungle; inimitable sound rockers Royal Blood; radical and unorthodox hip-hop rapper Jpegmafia; Italian electronic dance music artist Meduza; French house DJ Malaa; eclectic, psychedelic and pop music blending Caribou; K-pop and rock music fusion powerhouse The Rose; bilingual K-pop American blend of pop, R&b and soulful vocals of Eric Nam; pioneering world music sounds blended with Indian folk and classical melodies by Anoushka Shankar; one of the most vital standard-bearers of modern African music Fatoumata Diawara; global festival...

Keane are gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hopes and Fears, in style. The British band has announced a new remastered version dropping on May 10th, 2024, or exactly two decades after its initial release. What’s more, they will support the record with an international arena tour next year.

Featuring a keyboard-driven sound and the breakout hit, “Somewhere Only We Know,” Hopes and Fears has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. In 2004, Keane were the biggest-selling British artist in the UK, and the following year, they landed Brit Awards for Best British Album and British Breakthrough Act.

Next year’s tour will kick off on April 1st with shows in Mexico City and Guadalajara before Keane head over to the UK and Europe through mid-May. They’ll pick back up in September with a North American leg featuring stops in Los Angeles, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto,...

Netflix dropped the soundtrack for its hit limited thriller series “Beef.”

The 10-episode miniseries, which debuted on Netflix April 6, carries a name that completely conveys its plot. “Beef” centers on two strangers — a failing contractor named Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), and an unsatisfied entrepreneur named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) — whose worlds literally collide after they get into a road rage incident. When things escalate, the feud brings out their innermost darkest sides.

The cast includes Wong, Yeun, Young Mazino, David Choe, Mia Serafino, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Joseph Lee and Andrew Santino.

The A24-produced thriller was created by Lee Sung Jin, and executive produced by Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich. Series leads Wong and Yeun also serve as executive producers.

“Beef’s” original Score is by Bobby Krlic, and the soundtrack includes songs by prominent artists Christina Aguilera, Hoobstank and even tracks from Yeun and some of the cast.

It’s 2023, and you’re watching a teen drama in all its angsty, existential, emotionally nerve-wracking glory. And if you’re a 90s kid like me, you’re missing Keane’s soft notes reconciling two lovers. There’s no dreamlike hallway being walked by a goofy misfit who will go on to do great things in life. I guess what worked for the late-90s teen dramas, and of course, I can only speak for myself and the experiences of people around me, is that the high schools and colleges shown were places where we wished to imagine ourselves. The friendships formed and the hearts broken and mended were the greener grass for us to look at longingly. We wanted a slice of the world that these wonderfully flawed kids were a part of. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t have wanted to go to East...

Netflix’s “Beef” follows the escalating road-rage incident between wealthy entrepreneur Amy (Ali Wong) and failing contractor Danny (Steven Yeun). As Amy and Danny relish in vengeful schemes against one another, meanwhile concealing the extent of their discontent from their friends and family, composer Bobby Krlic opted for hits from the ’90s to mark the true emotional expression the pair is craving.

“The ’90s was this golden period where people just had their hearts on their sleeves with that kind of music,” Krlic told TheWrap. “They just express things very matter of factly and in a really unique, emotional way.”

Each episode in the 10-episode series concludes with a different ’90s hit, including Incubus’ “Drive, The Offspring’s “Self Esteem,” Keane’s “Somewhere Only We Know” and Tori Amos’ “Cornflake Girl,” among others. “All the songs say something unique,” Krlic added.

With the ’90s inspiration tracing back to Krlic’s adolescence,...

Exclusive: Universal Pictures and Platinum Dunes producers Michael Bay and Brad Fuller continue to stay busy on the banner’s new overall deal, as sources tell Deadline that Universal will develop Lure, which Platinum Dunes is producing. Corin Hardy has signed on to direct the project currently being written by Chris Bernier.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, the story is based on the haunting of the real-life King’s Tavern, considered to be the most haunted building in all of Mississippi, with one of its tenants being the murdered mistress of one of the tavern’s original owners.

Universal Pictures EVP Production Development Matt Reilly will oversee the project for the studio. Cameron Fuller will executive produce and oversee the project for Platinum Dunes.

Hardy has a reputation for having developed a dark and distinctive visual flair for creating monsters, animations and Super-8 horror films in his...

Mike Flanagan reveals the crazy ideas he originally had for Midnight Mass season 2. Following on the heels of his Netflix horror shows The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, Flanagan in 2021 unleashed arguably his greatest creation thus far, the philosophical vampire story Midnight Mass. Set on an isolated New England island, the show detailed the battle that ensued after the arrival of a mysterious priest (Hamish Linklater) and his terrifying supernatural companion.

Like Flanagan’s other Netflix shows, Midnight Mass was never intended to be an ongoing proposition, but he nevertheless did at one point have ideas for a Midnight Mass season 2. Speaking to the Script Apart podcast (via Empire), Flanagan detailed one particularly wild idea he had for a second season, which would have seen season 1 character Riley (Zach Gilford) surviving to the end, only to wind up as the villain for season 2. Check out...

We love this Fritz Lang western even though it’s not particularly good; only in hindsight do we realize that the brilliant director’s intentions may have been compromised. High-key lighting does Marlene Dietrich no favors, but she scores good scenes performing with Arthur Kennedy (revenged crazed cowpoke) and Mel Ferrer (tranquilized gunslinger). Lang fans will be impressed by the gaudy, over-bright restored Technicolor, and we can always blame Howard Hughes.

Rancho Notorious

Blu-ray

Warner Archive Collection

1952 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 89 min. / Available at Amazon.com / General site Wac-Amazon / Street Date January 10, 2023 / 21.99

Starring: Marlene Dietrich, Arthur Kennedy, Mel Ferrer, Lloyd Gough, William Frawley, Jack Elam, George Reeves, Frank Ferguson, Dan Seymour, John Doucette, Dick Elliott, Russell Johnson, Charlita.

Cinematography: Hal Mohr

Production Designer: Wiard Ihnen

Dietrich’s wardrobe designed by: Don Loper

Editorial Supervisor: Otto Ludwig

Original Music: Emil Newman

Written by Daniel Taradash, Silvia Richards

Produced by Howard Welsch

Directed...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Atom Egoyan Presents

The great Canadian filmmaker has curated a streaming series for Filmatique—”ten films which have left a strong sense visual impression,” including work by Jafar Panahi, Christian Petzold, and Andrea Arnold.

Where to Stream: Filmatique

Drone (Sean Buckelew)

The latest short by LA-based animator and Guggenheim Fellow Sean Buckelew, Drone follows an artificially intelligent Predator drone named Newton who refuses to participate in military-mandated destruction. Instead, he livestreams his ethical musings as he tours the country spreading a message of peace. Drone deftly navigates the moral complexities of remote warfare, highlighting comedy and compassion along the way.

Where to Stream: Le Cinéma Club

The Integrity of Joseph Chambers (Robert Machoian)

If the apocalypse comes, we’re all screwed.

The hilarious shooter High On Life is a fun-filled romp for many reasons, particularly its clever writing that's performed by a star-studded cast. Justin Roiland's latest Squanch Games project places skilled comedians and voice actors into every role, from its sentient Gatlian guns and bosses to random NPCs encountered throughout the title. With such a varied cast, it may be hard for players to pin down just where they recognize some of the game's voices from, particularly those playing the leaders of the G3 Cartel.

At the heart of High On Life's silly shooting is the invasion of Earth by the G3 Cartel, who are there to harvest humans - the latest intergalactic drug craze. Players assume the role of a bounty hunter, tracking down each of the G3's main bosses in order to save Earth from certain demise. While the actors behind the game's sentient race of guns have been detailed previously,...

What will be your first movie of 2023? If you’re reading this it’s likely you put some (let’s be honest: too much) thought into what commences the cinematic year. The Criterion Channel’s January lineup will put some good things front and center: they’re launching a 20-film cinema verité series that highlights all major figures of the form; an eight-film Mike Leigh retrospective that focuses on his little-seen, lesser-discussed BBC features produced between 1973 and 1984; a series on Abbas Kiarostami’s studies of childhood; and because you’ve either seen Eo or have it marked to watch, Jerzy Skolimowski’s three most-acclaimed films should be of equal note.

Another 2022 favorite, Il Buco, will have its streaming premiere alongside Kamikaze Hearts, the Depardieu-led Cyrano de Bergerac, and the recent restoration of Lodge Kerrigan’s Keane. The sole Criterion Edition for this month is 3 Women, while some notable recent documentaries—The American Sector,...

The famous creator of one of the newspaper's funniest comics, The Far Side's Gary Larson, once admitted that he had a desire to "mess with" another iconic series. The Far Side is a series that needs no introduction. The one-panel comic that published between 1979 and 1995 was a huge hit with readers because of its outlandish humor. Whether it's a confusing comic focusing on Cow Tools or the infamous Midvale School for the Gifted strip, Larson's brand of humor has found its way to the funny bones of many readers. However, it's also been met with its fair share of controversy as shown when he discussed how one of his comics made him think his career was over. This is all because his brand of humor is rooted in surrealism.

What makes The Far Side different from most newspaper comics is that its surreal style of black humor allows Larson to...

It's officially the best time of year for music-lovers. Spotify has released its 2022 Wrapped experience, and audio enthusiasts are already flocking to the streaming app to find out what their most-streamed songs mean about their personalities. But it's also time to see what the most-streamed songs of the year globally say about humanity as a whole - or about Spotify's 456 million listeners across 184 countries, at least.

Along with personalized playlists for all its users, Spotify also revealed its lists of 2022's most-streamed songs, albums, and artists on Nov. 30 as part of Spotify Wrapped. While 2021 packed some surprises, like music newcomer Olivia Rodrigo snagging the most-streamed song of the year with "Drivers License," 2022's lists were a bit more predictable, with long-established top artists holding down prime spots on the top lists.

Harry Styles ruled 2022; the lead single of his album "Harry's House," "As It Was," was the year's most-streamed song globally.

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Holiday season is upon us, and with that comes the arrival of Spotify Wrapped, the audio giant’s annual data bonanza that honors the most-streamed artists and packages users’ listening habits into fun graphics to laugh and cringe at.

This year’s Wrapped, which analyzed listener data between January 1 and November 26, saw the return of The Joe Rogan Experience and Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy — both of which are exclusively licensed to Spotify — as the first and second most popular podcasts around the world, respectively. Newcomer Emma Chamberlain, whose podcast Anything Goes will become exclusive to Spotify beginning next year, took over the No. 3 spot on the global podcast list, followed by the Spotify Original series Caso 63, which was recently adapted into English with Oscar Isaac and Julianne Moore. Rounding out the global podcast list was Ashley Flowers’ Crime Junkie, which was...

With the new World Cup promotion in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team World Cup, Heroes have arrived, including Ireland's finest striker Robbie Keane. The striker was the star of the show for his country in the 2002 World Cup helping his side to the last 16, and Keane features as one of the Heroes in FIFA 23. Hero cards are similar to Icons featuring high-rated former stars to help bolster any Ultimate Team. All the cards in the promotion had base cards introduced at the game's launch, but now an improved version of each Hero is being released to coincide with the start of the 2022 World Cup. Keane is one of these stars and is the first to become available via Squad Building Challenges (Sbc).

Squad Building Challenges allow players to trade in sets of unwanted players for new promotional cards and packs. Cards such as Heroes and Icons often have high requirements, and Keane's is no different.