Kim Sae-Ron, a renowned South Korean actress known for her role in Netflix’s Bloodhounds, was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday. Authorities have reported her cause of death as suicide.
The 24-year-old was discovered by a friend who visited her residence in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, and immediately alerted the police. According to a statement from the authorities reported by Yonhap News Agency, “We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide.”
Career Challenges and Personal Struggles
Kim’s career faced challenges following a drink-driving incident in May 2022. The actress crashed her car into a guardrail, trees, and a transformer, leading to a temporary power outage in southern Seoul.
In April 2023, she was fined approximately £11,000 (20 million won) for the incident. Following the controversy, her role in Bloodhounds was significantly reduced, which ultimately became her last project.
In a heartfelt apology posted on social media at the time,...
The 24-year-old was discovered by a friend who visited her residence in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, and immediately alerted the police. According to a statement from the authorities reported by Yonhap News Agency, “We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide.”
Career Challenges and Personal Struggles
Kim’s career faced challenges following a drink-driving incident in May 2022. The actress crashed her car into a guardrail, trees, and a transformer, leading to a temporary power outage in southern Seoul.
In April 2023, she was fined approximately £11,000 (20 million won) for the incident. Following the controversy, her role in Bloodhounds was significantly reduced, which ultimately became her last project.
In a heartfelt apology posted on social media at the time,...
- 2/22/2025
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Korean Child Stars Tragic Fate (Photo Credit – Instagram)
It’s been a tragic time for the South Korean entertainment industry after Kim Sae-Ron passed away. Read on to learn more about the sad fate of the deaths of the Korean stars who began their career as child artists.
Kim Sae-Ron’s death stirred up the South Korean entertainment industry as it led people to notice how the young artist had been walking on the path of suicidal thoughts. In the last few years, South Korea has witnessed many young celebrities die by suicide, including Moonbin, Sulli, and others. These are just a few names among the rest who have faced the pressure of fame. These suicides are not just isolated incidents, but what people and critics realize is that they are a part of systemic issues within the industry.
The real question that should be asked is, even after having fame and wealth,...
It’s been a tragic time for the South Korean entertainment industry after Kim Sae-Ron passed away. Read on to learn more about the sad fate of the deaths of the Korean stars who began their career as child artists.
Kim Sae-Ron’s death stirred up the South Korean entertainment industry as it led people to notice how the young artist had been walking on the path of suicidal thoughts. In the last few years, South Korea has witnessed many young celebrities die by suicide, including Moonbin, Sulli, and others. These are just a few names among the rest who have faced the pressure of fame. These suicides are not just isolated incidents, but what people and critics realize is that they are a part of systemic issues within the industry.
The real question that should be asked is, even after having fame and wealth,...
- 2/19/2025
- by Ankita Mukherjee
- KoiMoi
Kim Sae-ron, a Korean actress known for her roles in Bloodhounds and Leverage, has died. She was 24.
Kim was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday after a friend discovered her body when she missed a scheduled meeting, police told the Yonhap News Agency.
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*Update*: According to Seongdong Police in Seoul and Yonhap, Kim’s death was ruled a suicide on Monday.
The actress starred as Go Na Byeol on Leverage,...
Kim was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday after a friend discovered her body when she missed a scheduled meeting, police told the Yonhap News Agency.
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*Update*: According to Seongdong Police in Seoul and Yonhap, Kim’s death was ruled a suicide on Monday.
The actress starred as Go Na Byeol on Leverage,...
- 2/16/2025
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani — the husband-and-wife filmmaking duo behind Amer, The Strange Color of Your Body’s Tears, and Let the Corpses Tan — are back with Reflection in a Dead Diamond.
Watch the teaser trailer for the tribute to 1960s European spy cinema below.
When the mysterious woman in the room next door disappears, a debonair 70-year-old ex-spy living in a luxury hotel on the Côte d’Azur is confronted by the demons and darlings of a lurid past in which moviemaking, memories and madness collide.
Fabio Testi (What Have You Done to Solange?), Yannick Renier, Koen De Bouw (Loft), Maria de Medeiros (Pulp Fiction), and Thi Mai Nguyen star.
The mystery action thriller will have its world premiere in competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival later this month.
Italian sales company True Colours acquired the worldwide rights to the film last year. Keep an eye out for US release details.
Watch the teaser trailer for the tribute to 1960s European spy cinema below.
When the mysterious woman in the room next door disappears, a debonair 70-year-old ex-spy living in a luxury hotel on the Côte d’Azur is confronted by the demons and darlings of a lurid past in which moviemaking, memories and madness collide.
Fabio Testi (What Have You Done to Solange?), Yannick Renier, Koen De Bouw (Loft), Maria de Medeiros (Pulp Fiction), and Thi Mai Nguyen star.
The mystery action thriller will have its world premiere in competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival later this month.
Italian sales company True Colours acquired the worldwide rights to the film last year. Keep an eye out for US release details.
- 2/3/2025
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Released in 2011, Something Borrowed was a rom-com adaptation of the bestselling 2004 novel of the same name written by author Emily Giffin. Directed by Luke Greenfield and starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski, Something Borrowed tells the story of a woman named Rachel (Goodwin) who ends up sleeping with her best friend's fiancé on her 30th birthday, which starts an affair. It's an enchanting film covering the messiness of friendship and love, and it ends with the words, "To Be Continued...", leading many to believe Something Borrowed 2 would soon follow.
It's always nerve-wracking when a film ends on a cliffhanger with plans for a sequel, given that there is no guarantee that a follow-up will ever be made. For Something Borrowed, it felt like a sequel would actually happen, especially since there is a second book to pull from, titled Something Blue (2005). Emily Giffin even wrote the screenplay for Something Borrowed,...
It's always nerve-wracking when a film ends on a cliffhanger with plans for a sequel, given that there is no guarantee that a follow-up will ever be made. For Something Borrowed, it felt like a sequel would actually happen, especially since there is a second book to pull from, titled Something Blue (2005). Emily Giffin even wrote the screenplay for Something Borrowed,...
- 1/17/2025
- by Brandon Howard
- ScreenRant
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were paid the same salary for their work on Wicked.
“Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on Wicked,” a Universal spokesperson said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Multiple sources familiar with the situation also told THR that the actresses were paid the same for their work on the movie musical from director Jon M. Chu.
Unsubstantiated rumors about Erivo and Grande’s salary surfaced this week on TikTok and Reddit, with social media users claiming Grande made $15 million for the film while Erivo earned $1 million. Multiple news outlets picked up the social media commentary, only adding to the firestorm.
Originally based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the backstory of the witches of Oz, with Erivo as Elphaba and Grande as Glinda.
“Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on Wicked,” a Universal spokesperson said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Multiple sources familiar with the situation also told THR that the actresses were paid the same for their work on the movie musical from director Jon M. Chu.
Unsubstantiated rumors about Erivo and Grande’s salary surfaced this week on TikTok and Reddit, with social media users claiming Grande made $15 million for the film while Erivo earned $1 million. Multiple news outlets picked up the social media commentary, only adding to the firestorm.
Originally based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the backstory of the witches of Oz, with Erivo as Elphaba and Grande as Glinda.
- 11/26/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans were left on a cliffhanger on this week’s episode when a random yacht was heading straight for Parsifal III.
Gary King springs into action while screaming for Danni Warren to get Captain Glenn Shepard immediately.
In true Bravo fashion, the screen went dark, flashing the infamous “To Be Continued.”
There wasn’t a next-on preview to keep fans wondering what happens next.
However, thanks to the latest preview video, fans can find out how it all plays out.
Along with the boat crash, more crew drama heats up as Below Deck Sailing Yacht nears the back half of the season.
The boat crash aftermath leads to more Emma Crouch drama on Below Deck Sailing Yacht
It’s craziness on Parsifal III as Gary screams at the other yacht to get someone’s attention, to no avail. Gary does take a moment to scold Emma...
Gary King springs into action while screaming for Danni Warren to get Captain Glenn Shepard immediately.
In true Bravo fashion, the screen went dark, flashing the infamous “To Be Continued.”
There wasn’t a next-on preview to keep fans wondering what happens next.
However, thanks to the latest preview video, fans can find out how it all plays out.
Along with the boat crash, more crew drama heats up as Below Deck Sailing Yacht nears the back half of the season.
The boat crash aftermath leads to more Emma Crouch drama on Below Deck Sailing Yacht
It’s craziness on Parsifal III as Gary screams at the other yacht to get someone’s attention, to no avail. Gary does take a moment to scold Emma...
- 11/22/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
This post contains spoilers for the third season of The Bear, which is now streaming in its entirety on Hulu. But the significant spoilers won’t come for a while, and you’ll get another warning first.
The Season Three premiere of FX’s The Bear flashes back to all the kitchens where Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) worked before the start of the series, including the New York restaurant run by the brilliant, abusive David Fields (Joel McHale). In one scene, Fields samples a new dish Carmy has designed, and...
The Season Three premiere of FX’s The Bear flashes back to all the kitchens where Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) worked before the start of the series, including the New York restaurant run by the brilliant, abusive David Fields (Joel McHale). In one scene, Fields samples a new dish Carmy has designed, and...
- 6/27/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
It was a happy belated birthday celebration for one of Michael Strahan’s daughters, who revealed she hadn’t been “conscious” to celebrate her birthday last year.
The Good Morning America star has twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia, with ex-wife Jean Muggli. Their twins officially turned 19 last October.
However, Isabella was recovering from emergency brain surgery then and was unable to celebrate.
She’s since had an additional surgery and started receiving chemotherapy treatments so she can eventually return to school at the University of Southern California.
She regularly uploads YouTube vlogs about her health journey to educate and inform others. All proceeds go towards The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
A recent video captured the highlights of her late 19th birthday celebration, including friends and family.
Isabella enjoys her delayed 19th birthday celebration
Isabella released her 23rd vlog this past week, focusing on her late birthday celebration.
The Good Morning America star has twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia, with ex-wife Jean Muggli. Their twins officially turned 19 last October.
However, Isabella was recovering from emergency brain surgery then and was unable to celebrate.
She’s since had an additional surgery and started receiving chemotherapy treatments so she can eventually return to school at the University of Southern California.
She regularly uploads YouTube vlogs about her health journey to educate and inform others. All proceeds go towards The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
A recent video captured the highlights of her late 19th birthday celebration, including friends and family.
Isabella enjoys her delayed 19th birthday celebration
Isabella released her 23rd vlog this past week, focusing on her late birthday celebration.
- 6/1/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Star Trek: The Next Generation broke new ground with dramatic cliffhangers and two-part storylines, a departure from the earlier stand-alone episodes of the original series. Continuity and serialized storytelling were discouraged by the studio during the 90s, leading to the requirement of "To Be Continued" for the cliffhanger in Tng's "The Best of Both Worlds." Modern Star Trek shows have found a balance between episodic and serialized storytelling, with some elements carrying over from episode to episode while still maintaining standalone storylines.
Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced dramatic cliffhangers to the Star Trek universe, but the studio insisted that the first part end with the words "To Be Continued." The television landscape was very different when Star Trek: The Original Series began in the 1960s, with the focus almost entirely on stand-alone, episodic stories. Although this had begun to change by the 1990s, Tng still mostly held true to this model,...
Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced dramatic cliffhangers to the Star Trek universe, but the studio insisted that the first part end with the words "To Be Continued." The television landscape was very different when Star Trek: The Original Series began in the 1960s, with the focus almost entirely on stand-alone, episodic stories. Although this had begun to change by the 1990s, Tng still mostly held true to this model,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant
Back to the Future is considered to be one of the greatest time travel films ever made. Having become a hit in the mid-’80s, the sci–fi classic has been discovered by fresh eyes in the four decades since its release with each new wave of fans fascinated by its behind the scenes trivia.
Do you remember the first time you heard that Michael J. Fox wasn’t originally cast as Marty McFly? Do you recall how weird it was seeing footage of Mask star Eric Stolz as Marty, or finding out that the film would have been called Space Man from Pluto if producer Steven Spielberg hadn’t stepped in to stop studio exec Sid Sheinberg from changing the title? Did you know that Marty’s mentor Doc Brown was supposed to have a pet chimp instead of a dog called Einstein?
Depending on how deep down the...
Do you remember the first time you heard that Michael J. Fox wasn’t originally cast as Marty McFly? Do you recall how weird it was seeing footage of Mask star Eric Stolz as Marty, or finding out that the film would have been called Space Man from Pluto if producer Steven Spielberg hadn’t stepped in to stop studio exec Sid Sheinberg from changing the title? Did you know that Marty’s mentor Doc Brown was supposed to have a pet chimp instead of a dog called Einstein?
Depending on how deep down the...
- 1/19/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Festival Merger
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and The India Center Foundation, two non-profit organizations working with South Asian film in the U.S., have agreed to merge. Already long-time collaborators, Iffla and Icf will, among other things, work closely to incubate and launch an industry development program to showcase the next generation of South Asian talent to studios, funders and media executives.
“We saw an opportunity to scale our work nationally as one of the leading supporters of emerging creative talent in the diaspora. By joining forces with Iffla we can bring much needed resources to support the stories that need to be told in the media. Our stories,” said Priya Giri Desai, a co-founder of Icf.
“[Icf] have been a financial and creative partner to Iffla over numerous festivals already, which makes this a natural fit. I have no doubt that we can bring even greater impact together.
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and The India Center Foundation, two non-profit organizations working with South Asian film in the U.S., have agreed to merge. Already long-time collaborators, Iffla and Icf will, among other things, work closely to incubate and launch an industry development program to showcase the next generation of South Asian talent to studios, funders and media executives.
“We saw an opportunity to scale our work nationally as one of the leading supporters of emerging creative talent in the diaspora. By joining forces with Iffla we can bring much needed resources to support the stories that need to be told in the media. Our stories,” said Priya Giri Desai, a co-founder of Icf.
“[Icf] have been a financial and creative partner to Iffla over numerous festivals already, which makes this a natural fit. I have no doubt that we can bring even greater impact together.
- 1/17/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
4 Ever is yet another story of a boy band and their beautiful journey in attaining fame, just like the shows 2gether, Base Boys, Boy Machine, To Be Continued and many others. The four young music enthusiasts, Ian, Ciro, Dario, and Andy, cross paths under certain circumstances and unite to form a band of their dreams. However, an issue arises when a member misplaces the very valuable guitar of a famous singer and gets into trouble for it. Despite a lot of differences, how the four boys stick together has been remarkably presented through the light-hearted musical drama. The miniseries, 4 Ever, directed by Nuno Gomes stars Christopher Velez, Zabdiel De Jeus, Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colon, and others. The Latin-American series is a must-watch on the list of Disney+ original shows. Will the band be able to resolve their issues and propel their careers in music? Let’s see!
- 10/11/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Some unfinished television series are just as entertaining, or even better than, completed shows, despite their open ends. Shows like Hannibal and I Am Not Okay With This may have ended in cliffhangers, but they are still worth watching for their compelling storylines and strong performances. Despite their cancellations and unresolved plotlines, shows like My Name is Earl and Freaks and Geeks offer unique and nostalgic viewing experiences.
Endings are a tricky thing to get right, and while some television series are defined by their epic conclusions, other series lack a finale altogether, yet surprisingly, this doesn't take away from the show's goodness. In a world so saturated with TV and movies, it's not uncommon for series to get canceled before they reach their satisfying ending, however, that doesn't mean the show should go into obscurity. In reality, some unfinished television series are just as entertaining, or even better than,...
Endings are a tricky thing to get right, and while some television series are defined by their epic conclusions, other series lack a finale altogether, yet surprisingly, this doesn't take away from the show's goodness. In a world so saturated with TV and movies, it's not uncommon for series to get canceled before they reach their satisfying ending, however, that doesn't mean the show should go into obscurity. In reality, some unfinished television series are just as entertaining, or even better than,...
- 8/20/2023
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum Adrianne Palicki recently discussed the ABC series' unrealized spinoff, Marvel's Most Wanted, hinting that she thinks canceling the show may have been a mistake on Disney's part.
Palicki starred on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Barbara "Bobbi" Morse, who Marvel Comics fans will also know as Mockingbird and/or Agent 19. During an interview with Den of Geek, the actor fondly recalled her time playing Bobbi Morse, saying she "loved" working on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and remains good friends with co-stars Ming-Na Wen, Henry Simmons and Nick Blood. Notably, Blood would have starred opposite Palicki on Most Wanted, which shot a pilot but was never picked up as a full series.
Related: Doctor Strange Star Rachel McAdams Speaks to Her MCU Future: 'To Be Continued'
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 set up the Most Wanted spinoff, with Bobbi and her ex-husband, Lance Hunter (Blood), being disavowed by S.
Palicki starred on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Barbara "Bobbi" Morse, who Marvel Comics fans will also know as Mockingbird and/or Agent 19. During an interview with Den of Geek, the actor fondly recalled her time playing Bobbi Morse, saying she "loved" working on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and remains good friends with co-stars Ming-Na Wen, Henry Simmons and Nick Blood. Notably, Blood would have starred opposite Palicki on Most Wanted, which shot a pilot but was never picked up as a full series.
Related: Doctor Strange Star Rachel McAdams Speaks to Her MCU Future: 'To Be Continued'
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 set up the Most Wanted spinoff, with Bobbi and her ex-husband, Lance Hunter (Blood), being disavowed by S.
- 5/13/2023
- by Noah Dominguez
- CBR
Moon Bin, a member of the popular K-pop group Astro, died Wednesday, April 19. He was 25.
Astro’s label/management company, Fantagio, confirmed his death in a statement following reports that Moon Bin had been found dead in his Seoul apartment by a manager. A cause of death was not given
“First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and heartbreaking news. On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky,” Fantagio’s statement reads, translated via Soompi.
It continues: “Although it...
Astro’s label/management company, Fantagio, confirmed his death in a statement following reports that Moon Bin had been found dead in his Seoul apartment by a manager. A cause of death was not given
“First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and heartbreaking news. On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky,” Fantagio’s statement reads, translated via Soompi.
It continues: “Although it...
- 4/19/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Hkiff set to run from March 30 – April 10.
Three local films - Soi Cheang’s Mad Fate, Ann Hui’s documentary Elegies and Cheuk Wan Chi’s Vital Sign - will bookend the 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival (Hkiff) as it returns to a full physical event and welcomes international filmmakers back in person.
The festival unveiled its full line-up today at a press event well attended by local filmmakers and cast. Some 200 films from 64 countries and regions will be presented during the 12-day festival, including nine world premieres, six international premieres and 67 Asian premieres. There will be 320 (mostly in-theatre...
Three local films - Soi Cheang’s Mad Fate, Ann Hui’s documentary Elegies and Cheuk Wan Chi’s Vital Sign - will bookend the 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival (Hkiff) as it returns to a full physical event and welcomes international filmmakers back in person.
The festival unveiled its full line-up today at a press event well attended by local filmmakers and cast. Some 200 films from 64 countries and regions will be presented during the 12-day festival, including nine world premieres, six international premieres and 67 Asian premieres. There will be 320 (mostly in-theatre...
- 3/10/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
This year, Latvia is sharing a spotlight with neighboring Lithuania and Estonia at the European Film Market, which has dedicated its 2023 Country in Focus Spotlight to the Baltic nations. It’s a sign of the tremendous strides the country has taken to put itself on the world cinema map, with the screen industries both producing more films and TV series than ever before and luring increasingly ambitious international projects to Northeastern Europe.
Here’s a rundown of some of the top Latvian projects in the pipeline that their producers will be pitching in Berlin:
Blue Blood
Director: Juris Kursietis
Producers: White Picture, Stellar Film, Asterisk*
The follow-up to Kursietis’ Cannes Directors’ Fortnight player “Oleg” is the story of a successful couple whose comfortable life is turned upside-down when the husband is implicated in a massive corruption scandal.
Sales: N/A
Soviet Milk
Director: Ināra Kolmane
Producers: Jānis Juhņēvičs, Marta Romanova-Jēkabsone...
Here’s a rundown of some of the top Latvian projects in the pipeline that their producers will be pitching in Berlin:
Blue Blood
Director: Juris Kursietis
Producers: White Picture, Stellar Film, Asterisk*
The follow-up to Kursietis’ Cannes Directors’ Fortnight player “Oleg” is the story of a successful couple whose comfortable life is turned upside-down when the husband is implicated in a massive corruption scandal.
Sales: N/A
Soviet Milk
Director: Ināra Kolmane
Producers: Jānis Juhņēvičs, Marta Romanova-Jēkabsone...
- 2/17/2023
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Dead Man Logan #8 – #9 Writer: Ed Brisson | Artist: Mike Henderson | Colourist: Nolan Woodard | Letters: Cory Petit
There were a number of Wolverine one shots over the summer I was really looking forward too. Each in their own way were good and bad in places, but more on them later. The one consistent over the summer months for Wolverine comics has been Dead Man Logan. What is working in its favour is only being twelve issues we know the end is in the sight and we get to read along and enjoy the fun of getting there. That being said I don’t want Brisson’s time on Wolverine to end. He has certainly come a long way in my eyes since I tore his first Old Man Logan story arc to pieces! Having the story now take place in The Wastelands but being telling a completely fresh story is also a huge bonus.
There were a number of Wolverine one shots over the summer I was really looking forward too. Each in their own way were good and bad in places, but more on them later. The one consistent over the summer months for Wolverine comics has been Dead Man Logan. What is working in its favour is only being twelve issues we know the end is in the sight and we get to read along and enjoy the fun of getting there. That being said I don’t want Brisson’s time on Wolverine to end. He has certainly come a long way in my eyes since I tore his first Old Man Logan story arc to pieces! Having the story now take place in The Wastelands but being telling a completely fresh story is also a huge bonus.
- 8/7/2019
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Elton John is one of the biggest names in music, but of course, Elton John’s name wasn’t always Elton John. He was born Reginald Dwight, and the biopic “Rocketman” suggests that Dwight got his stage name from his bandmate Elton Dean and Beatles singer John Lennon.
Unfortunately, that’s not quite the case. In an interview for his CD box set “To Be Continued…” (1990), John explained where he got the idea for his stage name.
“I was in Bluesology, and we were coming back from a Long John Baldry gig somewhere, and we got a bus from London airport to London and someone said, ‘We’ve made it now, so what are you going to call yourself?'” he explained. “The saxophone player in the band was called Elton Dean, a very good jazz sax player, and the only other Elton I could think of was Elton Hayes,...
Unfortunately, that’s not quite the case. In an interview for his CD box set “To Be Continued…” (1990), John explained where he got the idea for his stage name.
“I was in Bluesology, and we were coming back from a Long John Baldry gig somewhere, and we got a bus from London airport to London and someone said, ‘We’ve made it now, so what are you going to call yourself?'” he explained. “The saxophone player in the band was called Elton Dean, a very good jazz sax player, and the only other Elton I could think of was Elton Hayes,...
- 5/31/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The story of a black detective up in Harlem hired to recover the kidnapped daughter of a mob boss was the Big Bang of African American movies. His name was Shaft. And his a massive deluxe reissue of Isaac Hayes' Grammy Award-winning album is coming home.
Craft Recordings has set a June 14th street date of the Shaft soundtrack and limited the release to 5,000 copies worldwide. The two-cd collection will offer the newly remastered, classic soundtrack-as originally released in 1971-plus all of the original music from the film, which did not appear on the best-selling LP. In-depth liner notes from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson round out the set. A single-disc version consisting of only the remastered soundtrack will also be available.
Unbeknownst to many, the music from the Shaft soundtrack album and the film were actually not the same. When Isaac Hayes was tapped to score the film's music, he...
Craft Recordings has set a June 14th street date of the Shaft soundtrack and limited the release to 5,000 copies worldwide. The two-cd collection will offer the newly remastered, classic soundtrack-as originally released in 1971-plus all of the original music from the film, which did not appear on the best-selling LP. In-depth liner notes from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson round out the set. A single-disc version consisting of only the remastered soundtrack will also be available.
Unbeknownst to many, the music from the Shaft soundtrack album and the film were actually not the same. When Isaac Hayes was tapped to score the film's music, he...
- 5/16/2019
- by Brian B.
- MovieWeb
After watching Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees go up against each other in Freddy vs. Jason, maybe you've wondered what it would be like if the Camp Crystal killer battled the haunter of Haddonfield himself, Michael Myers. While we may never see such a showdown on the big screen, a group of passionate horror fans have used their own imaginations and ingenuity to bring the great "what if?" to life in the short fan film Michael vs Jason: Evil Emerges.
Directed by Luke Pedder and featuring Joshua Pedder as Jason Voorhees and John Pedder as Michael Myers, the short film Michael vs Jason: Evil Emerges can be viewed in its entirety below, giving horror fans a look at this dream slasher matchup that features impressive fight choreography and plenty of blood-splashed carnage!
With a "To Be Continued" tease, it looks like we could see a round two between Michael and Jason,...
Directed by Luke Pedder and featuring Joshua Pedder as Jason Voorhees and John Pedder as Michael Myers, the short film Michael vs Jason: Evil Emerges can be viewed in its entirety below, giving horror fans a look at this dream slasher matchup that features impressive fight choreography and plenty of blood-splashed carnage!
With a "To Be Continued" tease, it looks like we could see a round two between Michael and Jason,...
- 4/12/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Mexico City — In what is already an extraordinary year for Mexican filmmaking, Piano, the Mexico City-based production-distribution house, has boarded “Memoria,” from Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul who dazzled the Cannes Festival in 2010 with Palme d-Or winner “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.”
The move comes after Piano, founded by Julio Chavezmontes and Sebastián Hofmann, has also pacted to co-produce Mia Hansen-Løve’s “Bergman Island.” Coming in a year when Guillermo del Toro won the best picture Academy Award and Alfonso Cuarón the Venice Festival’s Golden Lion, Piano’s two co-production accords underscore another way that Mexican filmmakers are making an impact on the world stage – joining a highly select clutch of production houses who support the most robust and original directorial voices from around the globe.
That is far more than a commercial play for foreign markets. “We see ourselves as part of an international community of filmmakers that believes in openness,...
The move comes after Piano, founded by Julio Chavezmontes and Sebastián Hofmann, has also pacted to co-produce Mia Hansen-Løve’s “Bergman Island.” Coming in a year when Guillermo del Toro won the best picture Academy Award and Alfonso Cuarón the Venice Festival’s Golden Lion, Piano’s two co-production accords underscore another way that Mexican filmmakers are making an impact on the world stage – joining a highly select clutch of production houses who support the most robust and original directorial voices from around the globe.
That is far more than a commercial play for foreign markets. “We see ourselves as part of an international community of filmmakers that believes in openness,...
- 11/6/2018
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
‘Jirga’
Benjamin Gilmour’s Afghanistan-set drama Jirga will carry Australia’s hopes of being nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
The international recognition as Australia’s official submission follows the film’s international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and winning the $100,000 best film prize, Australia’s richest, at CinfestOZ.
Produced and distributed by John Maynard, the film stars Sam Smith as a former Australian soldier who returns to Afghanistan seeking forgiveness and puts his life in the hands of the village justice system – the Jirga.
There are 87 countries vying for the prize, including first-time entrants Malawi and Niger and high-profile contenders such as Mexico’s Roma and Poland’s Cold War, both of which are hoping to break out of the foreign race and earn nominations for best picture, best director and more.
Gilmour said: “We are thrilled about the honour of representing Australia.
Benjamin Gilmour’s Afghanistan-set drama Jirga will carry Australia’s hopes of being nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
The international recognition as Australia’s official submission follows the film’s international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and winning the $100,000 best film prize, Australia’s richest, at CinfestOZ.
Produced and distributed by John Maynard, the film stars Sam Smith as a former Australian soldier who returns to Afghanistan seeking forgiveness and puts his life in the hands of the village justice system – the Jirga.
There are 87 countries vying for the prize, including first-time entrants Malawi and Niger and high-profile contenders such as Mexico’s Roma and Poland’s Cold War, both of which are hoping to break out of the foreign race and earn nominations for best picture, best director and more.
Gilmour said: “We are thrilled about the honour of representing Australia.
- 10/8/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
First-time submissions come from Malawi and Niger as Austrlia and New Zealand join the list.
Eighty-seven countries have submitted films for this year’s foreign language film Oscar, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has revealed, a drop from the record 92 that submitted last year.
Countries submitting films in the category for the first time include Malawi, which has entered Shemu Joyah’s The Road to Sunrise, and Niger, whose submission is Rahmatou Keïta’s The Wedding Ring.
Submissions that had not previously been confirmed include Australian entry Jirga, from director Benjamin Gilmour, and New Zealand contender Yellow Is Forbidden,...
Eighty-seven countries have submitted films for this year’s foreign language film Oscar, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has revealed, a drop from the record 92 that submitted last year.
Countries submitting films in the category for the first time include Malawi, which has entered Shemu Joyah’s The Road to Sunrise, and Niger, whose submission is Rahmatou Keïta’s The Wedding Ring.
Submissions that had not previously been confirmed include Australian entry Jirga, from director Benjamin Gilmour, and New Zealand contender Yellow Is Forbidden,...
- 10/8/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Eighty-seven countries have submitted films for consideration in the foreign language category for the 91st Academy Awards.
Oscar nominations will be announced on Jan. 22 and the ceremony will be held on Feb. 24 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Malawi and Niger are first-time entrants. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Monday.
High-profile titles include Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma,” the Mexican entry; Denmark’s “The Guilty”; Germany’s “Never Look Away,” from previous Oscar winner Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck; Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters,” the Japanese entry that won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival; Nadine Labaki’s “Capernaum,” the Cannes jury prize winner from Lebanon; and Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Cold War,” the Cannes best director prize winner from Poland.
The 2018 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Rona Azim’s Mother,” Jamshid Mahmoudi, director;
Algeria, “Until the End of Time,” Yasmine Chouikh, director;
Argentina, “El Ángel,...
Oscar nominations will be announced on Jan. 22 and the ceremony will be held on Feb. 24 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Malawi and Niger are first-time entrants. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Monday.
High-profile titles include Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma,” the Mexican entry; Denmark’s “The Guilty”; Germany’s “Never Look Away,” from previous Oscar winner Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck; Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters,” the Japanese entry that won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival; Nadine Labaki’s “Capernaum,” the Cannes jury prize winner from Lebanon; and Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Cold War,” the Cannes best director prize winner from Poland.
The 2018 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Rona Azim’s Mother,” Jamshid Mahmoudi, director;
Algeria, “Until the End of Time,” Yasmine Chouikh, director;
Argentina, “El Ángel,...
- 10/8/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
A whopping 87 countries submitted entries in the Foreign-Language Film race at the 2019 Oscars. That is down by five from last year’s record 92 submissions but up by two from 2017, which had broken the benchmark of 83 set in 2015. The nations represented ranged from A (Afghanistan) to Y (Yemen). Among the contenders is the Mexican entry “Roma” by Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron (“Gravity”). This Venice Film Festival winner is a strong contender in both this and the Best Picture race at the Oscars.
Predicting the eventual five Oscar nominees for Best Foreign-Language Film is made difficult by the two-step process.
First, the several hundred academy members of the Foreign-Language Film screening committee are required to watch a number of the submissions (upwards of a dozen) over a two-month period that ends in mid December. They will rate them from 6 to 10 and their top six vote-getters make it to the next round, as...
Predicting the eventual five Oscar nominees for Best Foreign-Language Film is made difficult by the two-step process.
First, the several hundred academy members of the Foreign-Language Film screening committee are required to watch a number of the submissions (upwards of a dozen) over a two-month period that ends in mid December. They will rate them from 6 to 10 and their top six vote-getters make it to the next round, as...
- 10/8/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the official list of submissions for the 2019 Oscar for best foreign language film. There are 87 countries vying for the prize this awards season, including first-time entrants Malawi and Niger. Included among the titles are high-profile contenders such as Mexico’s “Roma” and Poland’s “Cold War,” both of which are vying to break out of the foreign race and earn nominations for best picture, best director, and more.
Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The 91st Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Click here to view predictions for the foreign language Oscar race from IndieWire’s awards editor Anne Thompson.
2018 Foreign Oscar Submissions
Afghanistan, “Rona Azim’s Mother,” Jamshid Mahmoudi, director
Algeria, “Until the End of Time,” Yasmine Chouikh, director
Argentina, “El Ángel,” Luis Ortega, director
Armenia, “Spitak,” Alexander Kott, director
Australia, “Jirga,...
Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The 91st Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Click here to view predictions for the foreign language Oscar race from IndieWire’s awards editor Anne Thompson.
2018 Foreign Oscar Submissions
Afghanistan, “Rona Azim’s Mother,” Jamshid Mahmoudi, director
Algeria, “Until the End of Time,” Yasmine Chouikh, director
Argentina, “El Ángel,” Luis Ortega, director
Armenia, “Spitak,” Alexander Kott, director
Australia, “Jirga,...
- 10/8/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced today that 87 countries have qualified for this year’s Foreign Language Film competition. With some of the
strongest entries in recent years this is shaping up as one of the richest fields of contenders in memory. Of course one of the Netflix titles, Mexico’s Roma from director Alfonso Cuaron has been widely acclaimed at numerous festivals and already won top prize at Venice which makes it the front runner here. It is also expected to be in contention for a Best Picture nomination as well as other categories and that could enhance its chances. However could an upset be in the offing? I would say there are a number of equally fine movies in the mix here including Japan’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner, Shoplifters; Denmark’s riveting The Guilty; Germany’s epic Never Look Away from previous Oscar winner...
strongest entries in recent years this is shaping up as one of the richest fields of contenders in memory. Of course one of the Netflix titles, Mexico’s Roma from director Alfonso Cuaron has been widely acclaimed at numerous festivals and already won top prize at Venice which makes it the front runner here. It is also expected to be in contention for a Best Picture nomination as well as other categories and that could enhance its chances. However could an upset be in the offing? I would say there are a number of equally fine movies in the mix here including Japan’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner, Shoplifters; Denmark’s riveting The Guilty; Germany’s epic Never Look Away from previous Oscar winner...
- 10/8/2018
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have shared their cinematic new video for “If Love Is the Law,” the latest single off the former Oasis guitarist’s 2017 album Who Built the Moon?
The video – the fifth chapter of the seven-part film Stranded on the Earth, director Mike Bruce told Rolling Stone – hones in on the end of a young couple’s relationship in the American Southwest; in flashbacks, it’s revealed that the ex-lovers were like a tattooed Bonnie & Clyde, holding up bars and committing crimes before their split.
After...
The video – the fifth chapter of the seven-part film Stranded on the Earth, director Mike Bruce told Rolling Stone – hones in on the end of a young couple’s relationship in the American Southwest; in flashbacks, it’s revealed that the ex-lovers were like a tattooed Bonnie & Clyde, holding up bars and committing crimes before their split.
After...
- 7/19/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Call 911, this friendship is on life support. The Real Housewives of New York City has been teasing a big blow-up between one-time ride-or-dies Carole Radziwill and Bethenny Frankel all season, and on Wednesday night, fans finally got to see the start of the showdown during the cast's annual trip to the Berkshires. While the episode ended with an ominous "To Be Continued" just as Carole and Bethenny's argument was getting really heated, Carole provided some insight in yet another Bravo blog, and while it's not as scathing as her previous one, it's still pretty clear that this friendship is about as dead as that guy who choked on a fritter at the Murder Mystery party. ...
- 5/24/2018
- E! Online
KollywoodThis is a must-watch for fans of both actors - watch them take on Aravind Swamy and Arun Vijay, the villains in this video.Tnm StaffAjith and Vijay are undoubtedly among the biggest stars in the Tamil film industry today. Both actors have an enormous fanbase and although they share a friendly relationship with each other, their fans are forever at each other's throats. The release of every film is accompanied by trolling from the other camp. But what if Ajith and Vijay came together for a cop film? And even better, what if it also starred Arvind Swamy and Arun Vijay? With some slick editing by Gokul Venkat, this video put together by Gv Media Works (Gv Prakash) is titled Police 2. The video has scenes from Theri, Yennai Arindhal, Jilla and Thani Oruvan. The film has both Ajith and Vijay playing cops and one shot even has both of them together! This is sure to give fans from both camps goosebumps as they hit back at the goons. Arun Vijay and Aravind Swamy play the villains who are pitched against the two cops. The last sequence has Arun Vijay targeting Ajith and Vijay coming in to the latter's aid. The film ends with Arun Vijay running and the words 'To Be Continued' appearing on screen, even as he vows to take revenge. The video has garnered over 7 lakh hits and several users have appreciated the team's efforts to bring together two of Tamil Nadu's most loved stars. In 2017, both Ajith and Vijay had released a press statement asking fans not to indulge in abuse. However, their releases last year - Vivegam as well as Mersal and Bairavaa saw fans from either camp unleashing memes and negative reviews as soon as the films hit the screens. Watch:...
- 1/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Juliette Harrisson Mar 21, 2019
On Farscape's 20th anniversary, we revisit The Peacekeeper Wars, the miniseries that wrapped it all up.
When Farscape was canceled shortly before filming completed on season four in 2003, writer David Prowse, creator Rockne O’Bannon, and director Andrew Prowse had a decision to make. Having thought they would be getting a fifth season for the Jim Henson Company-produced science fiction series, they had ended season four on a cliffhanger. Now, they had to decide: should they do a quick re-write, or air the episode as written and let it stand as the show’s abbreviated finale? They decided not only to continue with the episode as originally conceived, but to end the show on the words, "To Be Continued…"
Unsurprisingly, fan reaction to the show’s cancelation, particularly in light of the cliffhanger ending, was not positive. Following an enthusiastic fan campaign, the Sci-Fi channel commissioned...
On Farscape's 20th anniversary, we revisit The Peacekeeper Wars, the miniseries that wrapped it all up.
When Farscape was canceled shortly before filming completed on season four in 2003, writer David Prowse, creator Rockne O’Bannon, and director Andrew Prowse had a decision to make. Having thought they would be getting a fifth season for the Jim Henson Company-produced science fiction series, they had ended season four on a cliffhanger. Now, they had to decide: should they do a quick re-write, or air the episode as written and let it stand as the show’s abbreviated finale? They decided not only to continue with the episode as originally conceived, but to end the show on the words, "To Be Continued…"
Unsurprisingly, fan reaction to the show’s cancelation, particularly in light of the cliffhanger ending, was not positive. Following an enthusiastic fan campaign, the Sci-Fi channel commissioned...
- 8/9/2013
- Den of Geek
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