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Peter Weir’s Academy Award-winning naval epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World will make its maiden voyage onto 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on Digital and Blu-ray on August 5, 2025! Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it stars Russell Crowe in one of his most celebrated roles as Captain Jack Aubrey. The sprawling high-seas drama is a masterclass in filmmaking, with Weir’s eye for action elevating the story to great heights.

Adapted from the tenth novel in Patrick O’Brian’s legendary ‘Aubrey/Maturin’ series, the film stars Russell Crowe as Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, the Royal Navy’s most daring and battle-tested commander, and Paul Bettany as his close friend, ship’s surgeon, and naturalist Stephen Maturin. When Hms Surprise is ambushed by a superior enemy vessel, Aubrey must confront the brutal challenges of war, the unforgiving sea, and the limits of leadership. With...

Master of Horror Stephen King once said that a good short story is like a quick kiss in the dark from a stranger. He may have been referring to literature, but I think the same comparison can be made when discussing short-form filmmaking as well. After all, genre shorts tend to be at their best when simply hinting at a larger and more sinister world before ending on a single, satisfying scare.

Unfortunately, very few horror fans are in the habit of consuming short-form horror outside of anthology compilations and TV shows. This means that there’s a lot of great scary media out there that is yet to be appreciated by mainstream audiences. With that in mind, we’ve decided to come up with a list recommending six horror shorts to give you nightmares.

From viral scares on YouTube to shot-on-video classics, the following list will highlight a wide...

It is well-known that Thalapathy Vijay is a name that is wrapped up in charisma and box office success. Not only have his movies captivated the audiences, but Thalapathy Vijay’s dynamic performances delivering engaging storylines reign supreme in the hearts of millions. Here’s a look at the top 5 films, which are solidifying proof of why he is a powerhouse entertainer in Tamil cinema.

Sneak Peek into Top Movie of Thalapathy Vijay

Yesterday Thalapathy Vijay celebrated his 51st birthday, a superstar who has captivated millions of people over the three decades. So, if you are a die-hard fan of Thalapathy, then this blog post is nothing less than a treat for you. Yes, we are here with the top 5 blockbuster movies of the actor that are must-watches for the people.

Mersal

Directed by Atlee and having the IMDb rating of 7.5, this film features Vijay in a triple role, as in father and sons.

Wands at the ready Potterheads — here's a bit of Friday evening news that's sure to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. Following hot on the heels of John Lithgow's casting as Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series, it looks like the network giant may have just found two more acting heavyweights prepared to board the Hogwarts Express and take up post at fiction's most famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. According to Deadline, Oscar nominee and Kaos star Janet McTeer is in talks to play Professor Minerva McGonagall in HBO's ambitious new show, while The Lazarus Project's Paapa Essiedu — long rumoured to be on the Wizarding World casting wishlist — is reportedly close to closing a deal to play Potions Master and actual Half-Blood Prince Professor Severus Snape.

Originally portrayed by the late, great Dame Maggie Smith and the also sorely missed Alan Rickman respectively,...

Over the years, Pokémon's original fan base has grown from young children excited about adventure into adults with their own lives and jobs to take care of. Although these older fans may still have a special place in their hearts for Pokémon, the anime may not appeal to them as much as it used to. This is because they've grown as people. Their goals and personalities have changed with age.

Pokémon should appeal to their original older audience with a new anime. All it would take is one key change to make the anime relatable to these fans. Adult protagonists, in age and emotional maturity, would make it easier for old-school fans to relate to a brand-new anime, if the Pokémon Company ever wanted to give it a shot.

The Best Thing for the Pokemon Franchise is an Older Cast This Anime Doesn't Need the Usual Youthful Protagonists

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Netflix Thailand is adding a rags-to-riches series exec produced by the team behind How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies and a feel-good movie about snow sculpting to a nine-strong originals slate for 2025.

The streamer has unveiled one new series, one returner and six movies. As revealed last week, it is also putting a February 27 launch date on its upcoming series Dalah: Death and the Flowers.

The slate comes at a delicate time for Netflix Thailand, which this week saw originals chief Yongyoot Thongkongtoon exit for “personal reasons,” according to trade title Content Asia.

On the series front comes Mad Unicorn and the returning faith and finance drama The Believers. Mad Unicorn is from Thai studio Gdh 559 and is notable as the series directorial debut of Nottapon Boonprakob, a writer for One for the Road. Jira Maligool and Vanridee Pongsittisak, who were behind the megahit film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,...

This story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault.

Author Neil Gaiman has officially been sued following disturbing allegations leveled against him. While Gaiman has insisted upon his innocence, the claims have been taken to the next level.

Per Deadline, Gaiman is getting taken to court for a lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday in Wisconsin by Scarlett Pavlovich, a former nanny of the Sandman creator. It's argued that Gaiman sexually abused Pavlovich, and it's also alleged in the complaint that he had help from his former partner, Amanda Palmer. The claim, which spans 28 pages, includes a detailed account of Gaiman's alleged sexual assault of Pavlovich. She is calling for a jury trial and seeking at least $1 million in damages.

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Netflix will close out its comic-book series The Sandman with the forthcoming second season.

The streamer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying the second season — due sometime later this year — will conclude the story. The decision to end the show also comes as Neil Gaiman, who created the Sandman comic and developed and executive produces the series, has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by several women. Gaiman has denied the allegations.

Sources say the second season of The Sandman will conclude the story arc for Dream (Tom Sturridge), the show’s central character. Production on the season wrapped last summer.

“The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,” showrunner Allan Heinberg said in a statement. “We are...

Dark Horse Comics has canceled plans to publish the final issue of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys comic series following the latest allegations of sexual assault against the author.

“Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works,” the comic book publishers wrote on social media Friday. “Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled.”

An adaptation of Gaiman’s 2005 novel, Dark Horse announced plans to publish Anansi Boys as a multi-volume comic book collection in February...

Neil Gaiman has been dropped by Dark Horse Comics following a bombshell New York Magazine cover story in which several woman accused the “Sandman” and “Coraline” author of sexual assault.

In a post on X Friday night, the publisher wrote: “Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works. Confirming that the ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series and collected volume have been canceled.”

Gaiman denied the allegations brought forth in the Jan. 13 story, writing on his blog the next day: “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” Representatives for Gaiman did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment regarding Dark Horse Comics’ statement.

Amazon’s TV adaptation of “Anansi Boys,” which is expected to release this year, had not been affected by the allegations at the time of the NY Mag story. Variety has reached out to Amazon for further comment.

Vijay Thalapathy 69 Update(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Vijay is one of the biggest pan-India superstars, with a career spanning over three decades. As time passed, his stardom increased rapidly. In recent years, the actor has starred in films such as Master, Beast, Varisu, Leo, and The Greatest of All Time. Now, the actor is all set to star in his next movie, which currently has the working title Thalapathy 69. This will be his 69th movie as a lead actor.

This movie will be a special treat for all his fans, as the actor has announced his intentions to retire from acting after this. He wants to focus on his political career and live an everyday life, as he confirmed in an event for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Therefore, the fans eagerly await the updates on the movie, and they now have a reason to rejoice.

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The Banff World Media Festival has named Anjali Sud as the first keynote speaker for its 2025 Banff Summit Series.

The Tubi CEO will take to the stage during the Canadian event, which is held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff on June 8-11.

Since launching in 2019, the Summit Series has developed into fest’s lead track, spotlighting industry leaders and transformative thinkers in the media and entertainment sectors. Sud, whose free TV and movie streaming platform has over 80 million active monthly viewers, will provide insight into the streaming landscape and color on how her service became one of the fastest-growing platforms in the world.

“Audiences around the globe increasingly value a premium entertainment experience that is also 100% free, fun and reflective of culture,” said Sud. “Tubi has built a large and growing fanbase by putting viewers first, and I’m excited to share our perspective at the Banff World Media Festival this year.

This post contains spoilers from Outlander‘s Season 7 finale. Proceed accordingly, aye?

Hold onto your bannocks, Outlander faithful: We’re heading in uncharted territory.

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The cliffhanger at the end of Friday’s Season 7 finale likely surprised even the most devoted of Diana Gabaldon’s readers — mainly because it doesn’t...

Ever since Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman television series came out back in 2022, it has been hailed as one of the best comic book-based TV adaptations of all time, praised both for the epic storyline as well as how stunningly it has been brought to life. But as successful as the smash-hit franchise may have been for Netflix, its future seems rather bleak.

Neil Gaiman. | Credits: Image by nrkbeta / Licensed under Cca-by-sa-2.0 / Wikimedia Commons.

The reason behind this is simple: The mastermind behind it all has been garnering a lot of controversy as of late as disturbing s-xual assault allegations make their way against him. The worst part is that these accusations haven’t come from only one accuser but many women, which is now making it seem like the streaming giant might as well end up losing the major cash cow saga.

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Warning: This article contains references to sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

Neil Gaiman has now been accused of sexual misconduct by eight women, some of whom are claiming that the fantasy author committed violent sexual assault. The allegations against Gaiman were first made public in the Tortoise Media podcast Master last summer, and this week New York Magazine published a highly detailed, truly sickening exposé on the subject. Gaiman has denied some of the article’s claims.

And while this is by no means the most pressing issue right now, for those of us who spend nearly as much time in Springfield as we do in the real world, there is the question of what will happen to the Simpsons episode in which Gaiman guest stars.

Season 23’s “The Book Job” is a literary-themed Ocean’s 11 parody that finds Homer assembling a crack team to write an artistically bankrupt,...

Neil Gaiman has responded to a New York Magazine cover story in which several women accused the “Sandman” and “Coraline” author of sexual assault, writing on his personal blog, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.”

In the full statement, posted Tuesday morning, the author expressed regret for how he has handled personal relationships, writing that “I was emotionally unavailable while being sexually available, self-focused and not as thoughtful as I could or should have been.” However, he underlined that he denies any allegation of sexual assault: “I’m not willing to turn my back on the truth, and I can’t accept being described as someone I am not, and cannot and will not admit to doing things I didn’t do.”

Back in July, Tortoise Media broke the news that Gaiman had been accused of sexual assault by two women and released a six-part podcast,...

It's time to pay homage to a masterpiece that put film legend Peter Weir on the map and in the hearts of cinephiles everywhere. The acclaimed Australian director's 1975 hit film Picnic at Hanging Rock has been restored in stunning 4K, shown off in a new trailer for the re-release of the film. Without the success of the surreal 70s film, audiences wouldn't have the more mainstream cinematic masterpieces from the brilliant mind of Weir, like The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society, Master, and Commander: The Far Side of The World, so it's only right that the film be handled with the utmost respect and care.

While the film has been available from the Criterion Collection for several years, Criterion’s sister company Janus Film is re-releasing Picnic at Hanging Rock in 4K at the end of January. Audiences will be able to relive, or experience for the first time, the...

You know the phrase, “never meet your heroes”? Well, for some fans of Neil Gaiman, that lesson is hitting a lot harder than they ever imagined. The celebrated author behind The Sandman and Coraline has found himself in a storm of serious allegations. Once a shining beacon in the world of fantasy, his name is now tangled with claims of s*xual assault from multiple women.

But while the accusations were initially discussed in smaller circles, mainstream outlets had yet to fully pick up the story. That is, until New York Magazine published its own investigation, adding much-needed weight to the claims.

Neil Gaiman | Credit: @neilhimself | Instagram

The emotional toll of these allegations is not just about the truth or the rumors; it’s the shockwave that’s coursing through fans and readers who never expected someone they admired to face such serious charges. As the details unfold, people are...

New allegations of sexual misconduct and assault have surfaced against Neil Gaiman, the best-selling fantasy author whose books Good Omens, American Gods and The Sandman have become TV series.

On Monday, New York Magazine published a cover story titled, “There Is No Safe Word,” with writer Lila Shapiro’s piece detailing new claims against Gaiman based on interviews with eight women. This follows the July 2024 release of the Tortoise Media podcast Master, which reported earlier graphic accusations by five women against the celebrated genre writer. (Four of those women were among those who spoke for the New York Magazine piece.)

One of the claims comes from Scarlett Pavlovich, a former babysitter for Gaiman and his ex-wife Amanda Palmer, who described being sexually assaulted in February 2022 by Gaiman in New Zealand in a backyard bathtub.

She also alleged Gaiman assaulted her under the blankets on a hotel room bed while his...

Multiple women have accused “The Sandman” and “Coraline” author Neil Gaiman of sexual assault in a New York Magazine cover story, speaking on the record about their experiences.

Back in July, Tortoise Media broke the news that Gaiman had been accused of sexual assault by two women and released a six-part podcast, “Master,” which covered the allegations of five women. However, several of the women had used only their first names or pseudonyms to protect their identities, and a major news organization had yet to corroborate the full extent of the reporting — until now.

In the New York Magazine piece, titled “There Is No Safe Word,” reporter Lila Shapiro spoke to eight women who had similar experiences with Gaiman, four of which also participated in Tortoise’s podcast. One of these women, Scarlett Pavlovich, was 22 when she first met Gaiman’s ex-wife, Amanda Palmer, in New Zealand. They struck up...

This story contains discussion about sexual assault.

Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women in a detailed report, following earlier allegations by five different women in 2024. Gaiman is a fantasy author best known for his novels and comics, in particular many that have been adapted into TV shows. This includes Starz's American Gods, Netflix's The Sandman, and Prime Video's Good Omens. His work has also netted him various awards in writing, and, in 2023, placed him on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.

However, in 2024, Gaiman was accused of sexual assault and abuse by five women, who alleged he engaged in unwanted sex with them across various instances. While these allegations have been denied by the author, they've still resulted in fallout in his career. This includes Disney cancelling an adaptation of The Graveyard Book, and him stepping away from Good Omens...

2015's In the Heart of the Sea is an epic adventure film that has been making waves since its Netflix release, and here are the 10 best movies like it. In the Heart of the Sea was a box office failure upon its release, with the film only making $94.3 million at the box office against a budget of $100 million. However, the film has had a resurgence since In the Heart of the Sea found success on Netflix in early 2025, with the film becoming a global hit. So, fans of the film need to watch these 10 next.

Director Ron Howard's 2015 film In the Heart of the Sea tells the true story of the 1820 sinking of the whaling ship Essex, which ended up inspiring the story of Moby-Dick. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, Cillian Murphy, and other stars bring the story to life, with the film following the various members of the ship...

After a long – and we do mean long – wait, Doctor Who finally returned to our screens today with its season 12 premiere and suffice it to say, it didn’t disappoint. While not perfect (some issues with pacing held things back), it was still a terrific outing for the show and has us eager to see part two in a few days’ time.

But perhaps the best moment was the big twist near the end, when it was revealed that Chris Chibnall and his team had brought back the Master, this time played by Sacha Dhawan. Yes, the beloved baddie is back in action and it’s safe to say that no one saw it coming.

Understandably, then, fans are freaking out over it and have now taken to Twitter to share their excitement, with but a sampling of what folks are saying found below:

i adore this show so much...

It’s been a whole year to the day since Doctor Who was on our screens, with the Thirteenth Doctor and her friends last seen facing a Dalek on New Year’s Day 2019. The hype has been high for the season 12 premiere, then, with fans excited to not only see more of Jodie Whittaker’s Time Lord again but also hoping that the new run would provide more of what season 11 did right and improve on some of its shortcomings. And on the back of tonight’s ambitious, shocking opener, all the signs are pointing to season 12 pulling that off.

As the title makes abundantly clear, “Spyfall” – part one of two – is Doctor Who self-consciously doing a James Bond pastiche. As you’d expect, writer Chris Chibnall gets to have some fun checking off all the things a Bond film needs to include – the pre-credits scene, the debriefing, getting the gadgets,...

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Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall addresses the Massive Spoiler from the Season 12 premiere

This article contains a Major spoiler for Doctor Who Season 12 Episode 1, Spyfall.

Honestly, it's a proper big spoiler. The kind you could put on a car in a Fast and Furious film...

You'll only want to read this article after you've watched the episode. Trust us. If you're looking for spoiler-free thoughts, click away at this link to go to our spoiler-free review. Do not read the rest of this article unless you want to ruin the episode for yourself...

Genuinely, this spoiler is so huge that we're going to deploy our spoiler squirrel here. Final warning: if you scroll on, you're agreeing to read a spoiler...

Are you still here? Great! Let's get cracking, then.

So, the Master is back! He's a bloke again, too, with Sacha Dhawan (an alum of Marvel's Iron...

Apple today released the trailer for its highly anticipated series Little America, set to premiere on January 17, 2020 as the first of Apple TV+’s 2020 slate. Inspired by the true stories featured in Epic Magazine, Little America goes beyond the headlines to bring to life the funny, romantic, heartfelt and surprising stories of immigrants in America. Little America, from Universal Television, is written and executive produced by Lee Eisenberg, who serves as showrunner, and executive produced by Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick), Alan Yang (Master of …...

“It was in the reign of George III that the aforesaid personages lived and quarreled; good or bad, handsome or ugly, rich or poor, they are all equal now.” – William Makepeace Thackeray, The Luck of Barry Lyndon

A recurring motif in fable and parable is that of the man that loses, trades or sells his shadow in his earthly pursuits. The motif can be seemingly benign as in “Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up,” or rather more troubling as in Von Chamisso’s “Peter Schlemihl,” or Hans Christian Andersen, but it is invariably loaded with existential and symbolic consequence.

For, what is a shadow? And, if we lose it, who will ever know? After all, a shadow does not have a life of its own, a will of its own, it weighs nothing and it does nothing — except, perhaps, anchor us to the ground, thus testifying,...

Brad Pitt will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the fest announced Monday.

Pitt will be honored on Jan. 22 at Santa Barbara's historic Arlington Theatre as part of the festival's 35th edition, which will run Jan. 15-25, 2020.

The 55-year-old, a superstar for the past 25 years, who won a best picture Oscar for producing 2013's 12 Years a Slave and has been nominated for acting Oscars for 1995's 12 Monkeys and 2008's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, is widely considered to be a frontrunner for this season's best supporting ...

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The Adam Ruins Everything star is set to host the American version of the popular British game show The Crystal Maze.

Nickelodeon has found its Maze Master for its upcoming U.S. adaptation of the popular British game show The Crystal Maze. Comedian Adam Conover, best known for his TruTV series Adam Ruins Everything, is set to host the new incarnation of the family game show, which originally premiered three decades ago on the UK’s Channel 4 and remains popular to this day.

In The Crystal Maze, Conover will guide a family team through mental and physical challenges. The sets are immersive and each tied to a specific theme: Aztec, Eastern, Futuristic, and Industrial. If a family completes a challenge, they’re rewarded with a “time crystal” that grants them five seconds in the final zone called the Crystal Dome. Inside, they can grab cash prizes...

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Ocean Master has been missing since fighting for Atlantis in the Drowned Earth. Does Lex Luthor give him a way back to power?

I think I'm going to miss these Year of the Villain one-shots. Usually, event tie-in one-offs are forgettable at best, and openly infuriating at worst, but the hit rate on these Year of the Villain books has been really good! The latest success from the line is Year of the Villain: Ocean Master.

Orm Marius has been out of the public eye since the Aquaman movie and Drowned Earth, the Justice League/Aquaman crossover that had ancient ocean gods attempting to get revenge on Atlantis by turning everyone into a fish monster. It was also largely cover for the Legion of Doom stealing the Totality from the Justice League, something that directly led to Luthor's power up at the hands of Perpetua, and then...

So you’ve taken on the Gym Challenge in Pokémon Sword and Shield, earned eight badges and replaced the current reigning champion. What now? Fortunately for you, this is where the real adventure begins.

As per tradition, Game Freak has ensured that the latest entries in its globally popular RPG series have a robust endgame befitting that of your new title. Once you’ve seen the credits roll and returned to your hometown of Postwick for some well-deserved rest and recreation, it won’t be long before the promise of adventure comes knocking once more. In terms of the priority of what to do first, there’s no such hard enforcement, though, for efficiency’s sake, we’ve taken the liberty of organizing each major side quest into a specific order.

Let’s get started.

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Popular Telugu comedian Venu Madhav, who starred in over 150 films, breathed his last on Wednesday. The 39-year-old succumbed to kidney-related ailments here at a private hospital.

According to industry sources, Madhav was undergoing treatment at Yashoda Hospital for two weeks and was discharged on Sunday. He was reportedly advised to undergo kidney transplantation.

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"He was discharged on Sunday, but his family brought him back on Tuesday afternoon after his condition worsened. He was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit and was put on life support. He passed away around 12.20 on Wednesday," a source at the hospital told Ians.

Born in Suryapet, Madhav began his career as a mimicry artiste. Recognised by for talent to mimic any voice and a great humour sense, he made his acting debut with the 1996 Telugu film "Samapradayam".

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ObituaryThe actor was suffering from multiple health issues and was put on ventilator support.Tnm StaffVenu Madhav, the popular Telugu film comedian, passed away on Wednesday afternoon due to multiple health issues. The 39-year-old actor was admitted at the Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening and was put on life support. According to reports, Venu was under treatment for a long time and was advised to undergo a liver transplant surgery. Speaking to Tnm, Yashoda Hospital Pro Sampath said, “Venu Madhav was brought to Yashoda Hospital on Tuesday evening and was availing treatment. The actor was known to be suffering from multiple health issues.” The hospital confirmed that the actor was declared dead at 12.21 pm on Wednesday. Venu Madhav had been suffering from liver cirrhosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney issues for which he was undergoing dialysis. Venu Madhav, born in Kodad in Suryapet district, wasn’t active...

In case you missed it, something rather magical in the Pokémon world happened over the weekend.

After 22 years of painstaking sweat and tears, Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has finally become a champion. The character, who has been the anime TV series’ central figure since its first airing in 1997, has been on countless adventures spanning more than two decades, having met hundreds of like-minded Trainers along the way.

While each episode often serves as a standalone story in itself, an overarching plot since the series’ beginning has detailed Ash’s ambitions to become a Pokémon League champion. Despite his and companion Pikachu’s best efforts, however, the Trainer has ultimately fallen at the last hurdle time and again, finishing as a runner-up in six tournaments. As of this past weekend, however, the 10-year old now officially has a title under his belt, having emerged victorious in the Alolan League.

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In 2017, one-film-old director Jason Kim made the buddy-cop action-comedy “Midnight Runners”. Starring Kang Ha-neul and Park Seo-joon in his first on-screen leading role, the anticipation for the film was lukewarm, with its trailers evidently targeting the female audience by showcasing its good-looking leading pair of actors. The film surprised at the box-office and went on to become the 4th highest-grossing film of 2017, freeing Park Seo-joon from the shackles of small screen dramas. While a sequel to the film is rumoured, the next project that both Park Seo-joon and Jason Kim join forces for instead is the supernatural action adventure film “The Divine Fury”.

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When he was a child, Yong-Hoo’s father died in an accident. Yong-Hoo has distrusted and resented people since then. Now, Yong-Hoo is champion in martial arts. He meets Father Ahn. Father Ahn is also an exorcist. They get involved in a case and gaining divine powers,...

Does everything under the label of cinema has to be completely original? Of course not, because otherwise we would not be able to enjoy precious little thing called genre. Genre works on the terms of archetypes, and, for added bonus, if we are lucky, it innovates or even creates them. “Golden Slumber” directed by Noh Dong-seok works as a stellar example: it is hardly original, but it is well-made and fun to watch. After a successful stretch in theatres world-wide, especially in East Asia, it is being shown at Florence Korea Film Festival.

“Golden Slumber” is screening at Florence Korea Film Fest

It is a recognizable riff on the trope called “wrong man wanted”, with our unlikely hero Kim Gun-woo being framed for assassination of a leading presidential candidate. Otherwise, he is a happy-go-lucky delivery guy who became a minor celebrity for being a model citizen and saving a K-Pop star from mugging,...

Late legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand's grandson Rishi Anand is set to make his Bollywood debut with the remake of Govinda-starrer Saajan Chale Sasural.

Saajan Chale Sasural 2 will also feature actors Chunkey Pandey, Arya Babbar, Hemant Pandey, Sonal Monteiro and Ishita Raj in pivotal roles. It will be produced by Mansoor Ahmed Siddiqui, who had earlier produced the original film.

"I am very excited. It's too early to comment anything more on the film," Rishi said in a statement to Ians.?

Saajan Chale Sasural -- a romance-comedy film which starred Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, late Kader Khan and Satish Kaushik -- released in 1996. It was helmed by David Dhawan.

Rishi is the son of actor-filmmaker Suneil Anand. Suneil, the only son of Dev Anand. He has acted in films like Anand Aur Anand, Car Thief and Main Tere Liye. Suneil even directed English films Master and Vagator Mixer, under...

More Zombies attacking Korean cinemas, only this time we get to see their funny side as director Lee Min-jae brings us an undead comedy with his debut feature “The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale”.

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The Witness is screening at London Korean Film Festival

Sang-hoon is a hard-working everyman who has moved into an apartment in a good neighbourhood with his wife and daughter. Late one night, when he returns home drunk after treating his colleagues to drinks, he hears screams outside the apartment building. When he goes to the window to see what the commotion is, he witnesses the brutal bludgeoning to death of a woman at the hands of a man. Sudden movement in the house causes the lights...

EntertainmentFrom Kasturi Siva Rao in the silent cinema days to recent entrants like Vennela Kishore and Priyadarshi, a list of Tollywood’s popular entertainers.CV AravindComedy has been an integral part of Indian cinema right from the time the first talkie hit the screens and comedians have always been in great demand in south Indian cinema as well. Comedy of course is a serious business and unless one really has the talent and flair for it success could well prove elusive. Tollywood has had a long tryst with comedy and a name like Kasturi Siva Rao was popular among the audiences even during the silent cinema days. The early 50s witnessed the emergence of the talented comedian Relangi Venkata Ramaiah who in tandem with another funster Ramana Reddy earned name and fame by portraying comic roles. They were also referred as the Laurel and Hardy of Telugu cinema with the...

Byung-hun Lee may not be a household name in America, but that is sure to change. The South Korean actor, model, and singer is a megastar in Asia. He started out on Korean television in the early nineties before making the leap to the big screen. His break out role was Joint Security Area in 2000. It catapulted him to stardom and became the top grossing film in Korean history.

Lee had a string of Asian hits before Hollywood came calling. He starred alongside Josh Hartnett in the 2009 Vietnamese thriller, I Come with the Rain. That role led to his American debut as the ass-kicking ninja, Storm Shadow, in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The overall film didn't remotely meet expectations, but Byung-hun Lee was a standout. He was phenomenal as Storm Shadow. That performance put western audiences on notice that Korea's box office king was crossing over.

Lee reprised...