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Throughout its three and a half-decade run, "The Simpsons" has seemingly managed to parody pretty much every aspect of popular culture. From major developments in political history to iconic movie scenes, the show's ability to recreate historic moments was always part of its charm, and "The Simpsons" acted as a way to showcase the animators' talents (at least in the golden age).

The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" parody from the opening of season 3 episode, "Bart's Friend Falls in Love," stands as one of the best examples. The hand-drawn recreation of Indy's escape from the Temple of the Chachapoyan Warriors, reimagined as Bart escaping his home while being chased by an enraged Homer, was a genuinely impressive demonstration of the animators' abilities, and aside from being funny, proved that the show was being made by true craftsman.

As the show has gone on, the movie parodies have remained a consistent element,...

Quick LinksDisney’s Bambi Subverted Critical Expectations in 1942Bambi Would Go On to Become a Beloved Disney FilmA CGI Remake Similar to The Lion King Is Planned for Disney’s Bambi

In 1942, Disney released its fifth full-length animated feature, Bambi. The story followed a young forest prince as he grew into adulthood in the animal kingdom. Similar in plot to Disney's later smash hit, The Lion King (1994), the film follows Bambi through the loss of a parent and the maturation of his relationships; his understanding of responsibility and self-reliance. The movie itself was based on a 1923 Austrian coming-of-age novel by Felix Salten: Bambi, a Life in the Woods. Often seen as a parable examining Jewish persecution, the Disney adaptation surprised some critics on its release.

Prior to Bambi, Disney had released movies such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Pinocchio (1940), Fantasia (1940), and Dumbo (1941) -- cementing itself as a studio of magic,...

Joining Screambox today is the must-see thriller #Manhole, an intense and shocking new addition to our library that has a twist ending you’ll never see coming.

Shunsuke Kawamura’s life is going great by every measure from work to his engagement. On the day before his wedding, his colleagues hold a surprise party for him. On the way home, he falls into a deep manhole! When he wakes up, it is late at night and he must struggle to find his way out of the abyss deep below ground.

Director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri will shock audiences with this always-surprising thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Joe Lipsett reviewed the film out of Fantasia last year, calling #Manhole “an exciting new twist on the confined single location thriller.

Check out the trailer today, and then subscribe to watch #Manhole and Terrifier 3 on Screambox.

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Joining Screambox next Tuesday, February 25th is the must-see thriller #Manhole, an intense and shocking new addition to our library that has a twist ending you’ll never see coming.

Shunsuke Kawamura’s life is going great by every measure from work to his engagement. On the day before his wedding, his colleagues hold a surprise party for him. On the way home, he falls into a deep manhole! When he wakes up, it is late at night and he must struggle to find his way out of the abyss deep below ground.

Director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri will shock audiences with this always-surprising thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Joe Lipsett reviewed the film out of Fantasia last year, calling #Manhole “an exciting new twist on the confined single location thriller.

Check out the trailer today, and then subscribe to watch #Manhole and Terrifier 3 on Screambox.

Acclaimed Japanese animation director Masaaki Yuasa has announced the launch of his own animation studio, ame pippin. Teaming up with industry giants Asmik Ace, Inc., Aniplex Inc. and CoMix Wave Films Inc., Yuasa’s new venture promises to bring fresh and innovative content to the world of animation.

Yuasa, known for his unique and imaginative storytelling, has been a prominent figure in the animation world for decades. In 2013, he co-founded the hugely popular Japanese animation studio Science Saru with producer Eunyoung Choi. That studio produced Yuasa’s 2023 Golden Globe-nominated feature “Inu-Oh,” Netflix’s “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and episodes of “Adventure Time” and “Star Wars: Visions.”

In the animation community, Yuasa’s most highly regarded work may be 2004’s “Mind Game,” considered by many to be one of the most important Japanese works of the 21st century. His more recent films, such as “Lu Over The Wall” and “Ride Your Wave,...

For practically the past century, Disney has crafted some of the most beloved films on the big screen. Utilizing animated artistry and brilliant visual storytelling, The Walt Disney Company has enchanted and delighted entire generations.

That said, as much as we adore our favorite princesses and cartoon characters, there's something truly remarkable when the artists and filmmakers have free reign, resulting in some delightfully bizarre features. Disney+ has nearly the entire filmography of the animation studio and then some, but here are our picks for just how weird things can get at the house of mouse.

Fantasia (1940)

What better way to begin this list than with Disney's first art house film? Presented in "Fantasound" in 1940, Walt Disney's concert feature blended famous pieces of classical music with animation magic. Although this combo resulted in iconic sequences like "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," it also gave the artists permission to experiment.

Look at the visuals of "Toccata in Fuge,...

Quick LinksDisney's Bolt Was a Successful But Almost Forgotten Disney FilmDisney's Bolt Helped Save Walt Disney Animation in the Early 2000sDisney's Bolt Has a Similar Premise to Disney • Pixar’s Toy Story

It's possible only Disney fans remember Bolt(2008). One of the first fully computer-generated movies Disney produced without the partnership of Pixar in the early 2000s. The studio was struggling to make the transition from hand-drawn animation to CGI at the time, and Bolt gave the studio the boost it needed. Starring John Travolta and a young Miley Cyrus, the movie follows a dog who believes he has the same superpowers as his TV persona. It premiered on November 17, 2008, at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, and ranked third at the box office in its opening weekend.

Critically and financially, it was a hit for Disney. However, over the years, a shadow has fallen over Bolt, and it's...

Utopia has secured worldwide rights to Pedro Kos’ psychological thriller In Our Blood and will commence talks with buyers at the EFM in Berlin next week.

Brittany O’Grady from The White Lotus and It’s What’s Inside stars as filmmaker Emily Wyland who reconnects with her estranged mother tocollaborate on a documentary.

When her mother mysteriously disappears, Emily and her cinematographer Danny embark on a search, uncovering haunting remnants of her past struggles with addiction. E.J. Bonilla, Alanna Ubach, Krisha Fairchild, Steven Klein, Bianca Comparato, and Leo Marks round out the cast.

Mallory Westfall, known for her work in the genre...

All eyes are on the alternate poster for The Dead Thing, pictured below. The erotic thriller drops February 14 on Shudder.

The film will also screen on 35mm at New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles on February 6, IFC Center in New York City on February 11, and Music Box Theatre in Chicago on March 7 and 8 with more cities to be announced.

Blu Hunt (The New Mutants) and Ben Smith-Petersen (Mad Max: Fury Road) star with John Karna (“Scream”), Katherine Hughes (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), and Brennan Mejia (“Power Rangers Dino Charge”).

Elric Kane, co-host of Fangoria’s Colors of the Dark podcast, makes his solo feature directorial debut from a script he co-wrote with Webb Wilcoxen.

In the movie, “Alex is trapped in a downward spiral of shallow hookups and tepid connections, but she is caught off guard when her dating app swipes lead her into the arms of a mysterious,...

Disney is a huge movie studio responsible for countless beloved films over the last century.For the most part, Disney's animated films are wholesome entertainment with messages of friendship and harmony. However, some scenes in certain movies have sparked controversy.

Even though the studio is known for being family-friendly, Disney has offered movie moments that are offensive to some audiences. This was more common during the studio's earlier years, like in Song of the South, Dumbo, and Fantasia. However, a few examples persist even in relatively recent films, including Tarzan. Some of these controversial Disney scenes are more shocking than others, but no matter what, all of them seem strangely out of place when revisiting their respective movies.

Updated on January 31, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: With the rising awareness of socio-political issues, today's viewers are a lot less tolerant of prejudice than their mid-20th century counterparts. Despite the concept of...

For a long time, sequels to Disney’s animated movies were created primarily for straight-to-home releases. These movies were often perceived as lower in quality, although many were underrated at the time. While they rarely matched the original in scope and depth, the stronger entries still provided beloved characters with new challenges to grow and learn from.

Thanks to the success of sequels from DreamWorks and Pixar, Disney’s animation studio has become more ambitious with theatrical releases for their sequels. Whether it’s a 2D hand-drawn film from Disney’s Renaissance era or a modern 3D big-budget production, the studio is building an impressive library of animated sequels.

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Disney wouldn't be the studio it is today without its early classics like Fantasia and Dumbo, which left an indelible mark in the world of animation.

Peter Pan: Return to Neverland Had a...

Bluey has often been referred to as a kids' show that parents can watch too, along with other similar takes. This writer is here to tell you that kids are far from mandatory to benefit from a straight-up Bluey binge, as many episodes not only speak to the kid in us but help the grown-up side see things with a fresh set of eyes.

Not all of the 154 episodes are as simple and cutesy as they appear, as many of them take a sharp turn into some deep subjects (along with some adult humor as well). Take a look at this small sampling and see if it doesn't turn you into a bonafide Bluey buff!

"Sleepytime"

Firstly, we need to address the heavy hitter. If there's one episode that seems to be the absolute definitive Bluey experience, it's "Sleepytime." Don't let the cutesy title or premise fool you, this is...

Disney films have a long history of including darkness within their films. While some pictures dabble with darkness, others have been downright terrifying. Whether it’s thematic, like in Pinocchio, or visual, such as in Fantasia, everyone has that one Disney film that perhaps still keeps them up at night to this day. But then, there’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an animated masterpiece that balances both and results in a movie that is as beautiful as it is terrifying. For me, though, it’s the film’s most joyous sequence that still haunts my dreams, nearly 30 years later.

"If you've seen one, you've seen them all." It's a phrase we may each have used before, or at least something of the spirit behind it, when talking about films of a certain genre. You may think, if you're not a fan of horror movies, that if you've seen just one slasher, you know how they all work. And if you see just one feel-good romantic comedy, you might think you don't need to watch any more because of how familiar the tropes may be. But arguably, few genres get treated like this, and so unfairly, as the movie musical. Where so many audiences can suspend their disbelief to watch a superhero film or the like, they struggle to get over the image of people bursting into song to express their emotions. But the truth is, each genre has its standout entries and its misses. Not every musical is perfect,...

Although Disney is known for over 100 years of animated masterpieces, not every one of them is worthy of an Academy Award. That said, it's criminal to see just how many of Disney's best and brightest often go overlooked.

Fantasia 2000 (1999), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Treasure Planet (2002) are just a small handful of Disney's underrated gems, but there's one that truly towers above the rest (in more ways than one).

Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame Scores Overdue Win

Per their social media post, RottenTomatoes recently announced that Disney's adaptation of the Victor Hugo gothic novel finally achieved a Fresh Rating, currently at 80%. While it's certainly unusual for a decades-old film to make the page with this change, those who know what all went into it know that it was bound to happen eventually.

Although the House of Mouse took several artistic liberties when retelling this tale of religion, lust, and acceptance,...

Not feeling quite festive this holiday season? Could you use a few more scares on a cold winter night? If you have even just a few minutes to spare, we’ve got you covered!

Writer/director Adam Davis recently released his award-winning Christmas short film Orum via CryptTV‘s official YouTube page. With genre staple Kristina Klebe taking the lead, Orum finds a grieving daughter attempting to bring her mother back from beyond the grave–with horrifying consequences. Always game for a memorable genre role, horror icons Barbara Crampton and Bill Moseley are caught up in the holiday horror here as Klebe’s parents, a welcome addition to this brief but satisfying slice of short-form terror. Former WWE wrestler Paul London rounds out the cast.

Following its festival run, Orum was ultimately nominated for Best Horror Short and Best Supporting Performance (Barbara Crampton) at the 2024 Nightmares Film Festival. Sitting at a brief,...

Walt Disney was actually “erased” from a historical image with renowned Russian composer and conductor Igor Stravinsky.

While looking through some old images of Igor Stravinsky, Jeff Roth, a “caretaker” at the New York Times archives, discovered an image of Stravinsky where he was holding open music to show someone. However, the other half of the image was painted over with a ” thick layer of gray, water-based paint.”

Walt Disney was “canceled” from the image. The back of the photograph. Image from the New York Times.

The back of the image indicated that the New York Times had run the photo on three stories, once in 1948, once in 1953, and once in 1955. It also had the words “Walt Disney & Igor Stravinsky” written on it.

Walt Disney’s name caught Roth’s attention, and he carefully removed as much of the gray paint as he could and the full image was revealed...

When Moana was first released in 2016, Walt Disney Animation Studios, the main-line, non-Pixar producer of Disney cartoons, had released exactly two sequels: One in 1990 and one in 2000. Sequelizing classics was strictly a novelty business: The Rescuers Down Under got a why-not tryout in 1990, while Fantasia 2000 realized Walt Disney’s...

Walt Disney was the producer and studio mogul who pioneered in the field of animation, proving it could be used for more than just creating amusing shorts for kids. Let’s take a look back at all 19 animated features produced during his lifetime or that he personally worked on, ranked worst to best.

After years producing amusing shorts, most of them staring a lovable mouse named Mickey (voiced by Walt himself), Disney broke new ground with the first feature length animated film: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937). Both a radical experiment in filmmaking and a revolution in storytelling, it proved cartoons were a viable means of artistic expression. Russian director Sergei Eisenstein, in fact, called it the greatest movie ever made, no small praise for the man who made “Battleship Potemkin” (1925).

With each subsequent feature — “Pinocchio” (1940), “Fantasia” (1940), “Dumbo” (1941), and “Bambi” (1942) — Disney and his team of animators refined their visual and narrative techniques,...

One might think, looking at the above headline, that this will be an article about the legendary composer John Williams, but that is not the case. Williams, perhaps shockingly, has only won five Oscars in his decades-long career, specifically for "Fiddler on the Roof," "Jaws," "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Schindler's List." The famed composer, however, has been nominated for more Oscars than anyone in history (save for one), having been recognized 54 times since 1968. Williams' most recent nomination was for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

Others might also think of director John Ford or actor Katharine Hepburn as the most decorated talents in Oscars history, but they each only have four wins to their names. To be fair, winning four Oscars in one's field is still a huge achievement. Also, Ford holds the record as the most awarded director, and Hepburn the most awarded actor.

Quick Links Villains Have Always Played a Pivotal Role in Disney Films The Best Disney Villains are Not Redeemable Disney is Afraid to Let Its Villains Be Bad

Villains in Disney films have taken many shapes over the decades. They're witches, stepmothers, animals, and even religious figures and Disney clearly noticed the uptick in their popularity with audiences as time passed. The company spawned its Disney Villains brand and even produced films and books building repackaged narratives centering on some of its most popular antagonists. Whether it's because villains love to say the things some viewers are all thinking or are just fun to watch, there's something magnetic about a well-written villain.

However, a trend has emerged with Disney, and cinema in general, of presenting a more sympathetic side to villains. Giving some of them a tragic backstory as a reason for their dark actions has become a shorthand for...

Dialogue-free animation is currently mostly contained to artsy episodes of TV or emotionally devastating Pixar shorts. A sole reliance on visual storytelling has developed a mature reputation as popular kiddie fare has only gotten sillier and shoutier, more overrun with Minions and more reliant on YouTube’s autoplaying algorithm. But Gints Zilbalodis’ Flow,...

“Adrift in Tokyo” is the sixth feature by Japanese writer and director Satoshi Miki, whose reputation in his home country is based on his work in television, which is much infused with his particular brand of humor. While his films, unlike the work of colleagues like Takashi Miike or Takeshi Kitano, have largely remained unknown to many Western audiences, thanks to the attentiveness of companies such as the UK-based Third Window Films at least some of them can now be enjoyed in decent DVD releases. One of them is “Adrift in Tokyo”, a feature praised by critics and audiences as it was screened in various international festivals.

Adrift in Tokyo is screening at Five Flavours

Looking at the director, one might be excused to mistake him for one of his protagonists. With his goatee, slacker-like clothes and a floppy heat, Satoshi looks a bit like the Asian version of Johnny Depp...

As Disney announces what the new Villains Land will be like, it just proves why a 5th gate would be better for Wdw!

D23 had a lot of big announcements for Disney World. Among them was the transformation of Frontierland into a Cars-themed area, getting rid of the Rivers of America, which has not been a popular decision.

There's also the confirmation of the long-rumored Villains Land, which does make sense. An area dedicated to Disney villains is logical, and the artwork is unique, showcasing it. We now have a bit more info courtesy of D23 Brazil as Disney Parks head Josh D'Amaro announced which villains are coming to the land:

The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland); Jafar (Aladdin); Lady Tremaine (Cinderella); Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove); Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians); Captain Hook (Peter Pan); Gaston (Beauty and the Beast); Mother Gothel (Tangled); Ursula (The Little Mermaid); Hades...

Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro revealed over the weekend new details about the much-anticipated Villains Land at Walt Disney World. At the D23 Brazil fan event, D’Amaro presented a preview of the attraction which promised the most infamous and nefarious characters from the Disney universe.

Disney officially confirmed the Orlando-based land at D23 in Anaheim in August, teasing appearances from Ursula, Gaston and the Evil Queen.

The presentation in Brazil revealed 13 characters from Disney movies who would be inspiring the land. The list includes the three above as well as the Queen of Hearts (from Alice in Wonderland); Jafar (Aladdin); Lady Tremaine (Cinderella); Yzma (The Emperor’s New Groove); Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians); Captain Hook (Peter Pan); Mother Gothel (Tangled); Hades (Hercules); Chernabog (Fantasia). D’Amaro’s presentation included 15 images with all of the above as well as Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty), in both human and dragon form and...

Get ready to embrace the dark side of Disney magic as Villains Land is set to bring 13 of Disney’s most notorious baddies to Magic Kingdom! Here’s a look at the sinister lineup and the immersive experience guests can look forward to.

After years of fans hoping for a dedicated space for Disney’s iconic villains, Disney World is finally bringing the dream (or perhaps nightmare!) to life. The exciting reveal, made by Disney Parks head Josh D’Amaro at D23 Brazil, introduces the featured Disney Villians for Villains Land—a brand-new area at Magic Kingdom where guests can get up close with characters they usually love to hate.

“Their evil ambitions give us endless possibilities to tell new stories. This new land will be home to the villains you know and loathe,” D’Amaro shared, standing before an image showcasing 13 classic Disney villains.

He further teased, “In our story,...

Disney is sharing new details about Villains Land!

Back in August, it was announced that Disney will be adding a new Villains Land to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park in Orlando, Florida.

While attending the D23 Brazil convention on Saturday (November 9), Disney Parks head Josh D’Amaro shared more details about the upcoming Magic Kingdom expansion, including the 13 villains that will be featured in Villains Land.

Keep reading to find out more…“Their evil ambitions give us endless possibilities to tell new stories. This new land will be home to the villains you know and loathe,” D’Amaro told attendees, via EW, while standing in front of an image of the 13 villains from iconic Disney movies.

The villains that will be featured at Villains Land are the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Jafar from Aladdin, Lady Tremaine from Cinderella, Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove, Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians,...

International finance, production and sales company Est N8 has been in talks with buyers at AFM on Indonesian horror thriller The Hole after acquiring international rights.

Hanung Bramantyo directed the story co-written with Haqi Achmad. The story blends noir with supernatural horror and is said to be in the vein of Seven, The Wailing, and Ringu.

Set in rural Indonesia, The Hole follows a police officer’s journey into darkness as he investigates a series of brutal murders targeting village officials. As he delves deeper, he uncovers sinister secrets about the victims that put him and his loved ones at risk.

When it comes to popular Disney movies, a few classic titles come to mind, including Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Though these films do a fantastic job of expressing the franchise's legacy and influence on modern popular culture, none of these titles are as important as Fantasia. First released in 1940, the film managed to blend the world of art and music, making it a phenomenal piece of media. Not to mention, this film redefined classical music, proving that these dramatic tones can have a remarkable impact on audiences all over the world.

Admittedly, the film is often labeled as highbrow, particularly because it places a great focus on obscure classical pieces. But, when viewers learn to look past the score and focus entirely on the magical amination, they may notice how similar these films look to other Disney hits. As such, it wouldn't be...

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The first feature film to be released by Walt Disney animation was, as most know, David Hand's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937. Walt Disney himself, of course, had been working in animation for over 15 years at that point, having founded Laugh-o-Gram Studios in 1921. It was at that studio where Disney developed his taste for well-worn fairy tales, making shorts based on "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Cinderella," and "Alice in Wonderland." That last film provided fodder for a long series of Alice Comedies that launched Walt Disney Production in 1923. The first 56 films made by Disney were Alice Comedies before he shifted to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, making dozens for him as well. In 1928, he debuted Mickey Mouse, and the rest is history. 

When it came to shorts, Disney clearly...

Currently in select theaters, Frankie Freako will be released on Digital on October 25 before hitting Blu-ray on November 5 via Scream Factory.

Drawing inspiration from little monster movies like Gremlins, Ghoulies, and Critters, the Canadian horror-comedy is written and directed by Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman).

Conor Sweeney, Adam Brooks, Kristy Wordsworth, Matthew Kennedy, and Meredith Sweeney star.

Special Features include:

Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Steven Kostanski, Actor Conor Sweeney, and Cinematographer Pierce Derks Fasten Your Freakbelts: Behind the Scenes of Frankie Freako Conor & Frankie: A Conversation Between Actors Frankie Freako’s Funtime Phone Commercial Antique Connoisseurs Segments Trailer

In the film, “Workaholic yuppie Conor has a dilemma: no one in his life respects him! Not his boss, not his coworkers, not even his wife Kristina, who thinks he’s an uptight “square”! Conor sees no way out of this existential rut until one night while channel-surfing, he catches a bizarre ad...

Entries for the 2025 Oscar for best international feature are underway, and Screen is profiling each one on this page.

The 97th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.

Submitted films must have been released theatrically in their respective countries between November 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The deadline for submissions to the Academy is October 2, 2024.

A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to...

Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki needs no introduction. The legendary animator and filmmaker has left his impression on the entire world with his anime movies that have earned him respect and accolades of the highest order. Thus, his opinions and feedback regarding other animated works are considered to be inspiring and motivational.

Hayao Miyazaki | Credit: Oscars/Yt

But the Japanese legend is not so easy to impress. He is quite blunt and straightforward while judging other works, and it is one of the main reasons why he is considered the greatest. However, his blunt response once forced the head of Studio Ghibli’s international division, Steve Alpert, to lie for him in front of Disney’s Burbank studio.

This was when he visited California and was asked to view some clips from the then-unreleased Fantasia 2000. Miyazaki hated the animation so much that he didn’t even mince his words.

How did a tiny, isolated nation reshape itself into a major hub of the entertainment industry overnight and the refuge for actors and singers in search of a fanbase? Thank the "Big Five," oh, and Gunsmoke. In the late '50s, Japanese entertainment was a mess, with competing companies and unions all fighting each other and themselves. The folks purchasing TVs quickly found there wasn't much on, a problem created by the five largest movie studios. You think show biz is sordid now? 70 years ago, Japanese film studios fought a literal gang war, extorting their employees all in a bid to cripple television networks. TV won.

Their master plan had peculiar repercussions. The expression "Big in Japan" is typically a back-handed compliment, springing up in the English-speaking media in the '70s to describe bands or actors who can only find lasting adoration in Japan, not at home, best exemplified...

American Idol winner Just Sam posted a video showing the aftermath of them allegedly being attacked on a Subway platform. The singer won American Idol season 18 after performing such songs as Fantasia's "I Believe," Bill Withers' "Grandma's Hands" and Andra Day's "Rise Up." Unfortunately, their post-Idol journey hasn't been a fairy tale. Sam was dropped by their record label and faced financial trouble after buying back the songs they recorded. The American Idol winner went viral on social media after going back to busking on the streets and Subway. Sam has experienced various health issues at times as well.

American Idol's Just Sam shared an unsettling video of them berating a woman after allegedly being attacked by her.

Taking to Instagram, Just Sam shared an unsettling video of them berating a woman at the Union Square Subway station in New York City. Sam could be heard yelling,...

Ridley Scotts 1985 fantasy epic Legend is heading to Tubi. Fans of the dark fantasy adventure will be able to watch a youthful Tom Cruise take on the mighty Tim Curry for free, and relive a movie that was a box office bomb on its release, but has since become a cult classic thanks to some iconic imagery and special effects.

In 1985, Ridley Scott had already tasted success with Alien, and he attempted to repeat that with Legend, a movie that continues to be as visually stunning now as it was almost 40 years ago. While it is almost unthinkable to imagine Cruise and Curry starring in a movie directed by Scott and the film not becoming a success, all three were in the early years of their careers, and the initial release in theaters barely made back the movies $25 million budget.

Legend PG-13AdventureFantasyRomance Release Date April 18, 1986Director Ridley ScottCast Tom Cruise,...

Fantasia Barrino knows a thing or two about divorce, but the question is:

Is Fantasia divorced from her husband Kendall Taylor?

In the social media age, lots of rumors get started without context, which forces celebrities to answer questions that seemingly come out of nowhere.

In Fantasia’s case, there’s a bit of fact and more than a bit of fiction behind the latest churn of the rumor mill.

So what’s the truth? Let’s dive in.

Fantasia Barrino (L) and her husband Kendall Taylor arrive at Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones at the Microsoft Theatre on September 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Meet Fantasia’s Husband, Kendall Taylor

Kendall Taylor has been Fantasia’s husband and business partner for the last 8 years.

The pair’s paths first crossed when they met at a rooftop bar in Charlotte in 2015. Both hailing for North Caroline,...

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

Today’s Final Jeopardy 9/18/2024 (The Movies) – Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Hewlett-Packard’s first big customer was Walt Disney, who purchased special sound equipment for the making & showing of this film

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Wednesday, 18 September 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Fantasia

Final Jeopardy Explanation – Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Hewlett-Packard’s first significant customer was Walt Disney, who purchased specialized sound equipment for the making and showing of “Fantasia.” Released in 1940, “Fantasia” was an ambitious animated film that sought to synchronize animated imagery with classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski. The innovative sound system used for “Fantasia” was part of Disney’s Fantasound, a pioneering stereophonic sound reproduction system. This early collaboration with Disney provided Hp with a notable entry into the technology market, showcasing...

“Remember who you are. Remember.” This is one of the most iconic lines coming from one of the most iconic voices in pop culture. For nearly 70 years, James Earl Jones made a mark on the screen, stage, and television. Many know him as the iconic voice behind Darth Vader of the Star Wars saga and Mufasa of The Lion King franchise.

But there is a lot more storied history from the world-famous gravel voice that brought the entire galaxy to its knees and that led a boy to be king.

Humble Beginnings

Born on the 17th of January 1931 in Mississippi, James Earl Jones found his passion in poetry and acting to overcome his stutter, making him embrace his deep voice. It is truly amazing how overcoming a disability led him to be one of the most recognizable voices in film.

He then ventured into theater, eventually debuting in 1957 on Broadway...

RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (Sep 6-8)Total gross to dateWeek 1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros) £7.3m £7.3m 1 2. It Ends With Us (Sony) £668,882 £20m 5 3. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) £661,429 £56m 7 4. Alien: Romulus (Disney) £570,436 £12.1 4 5. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) £543,555 £45.7m 9

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice scared away the competition at the UK-Ireland box office this weekend to top the charts with a £7.3m opening for Warner Bros.

It is the fifth biggest opening of 2024 and Tim Burton’s third biggest opening, closely behind 2005’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory which started on £8m, and 2010’s Alice In Wonderland - still in the lead with £10.8m.

It’s Showtime for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice as the Warner Bros sequel releases into 717 cinemas across the UK and Ireland this weekend.

Tim Burton’s follow-up to his 1988 cult hit sees Michael Keaton return as the titular ghoul alongside Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. New faces include Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci.

The original Beetlejuice made nearly $75m at the box office (numbers not adjusted for inflation) with the sequel expected to exorcise that number within its opening weekend.

Burton’s last theatrical release was in 2019 with the Disney live-action Dumbo opening on £6.1m from 661 sites. His...

It’s Showtime for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice as the Warner Bros sequel releases into 717 cinemas across the UK and Ireland this weekend.

Tim Burton’s follow-up to his 1988 cult hit sees Michael Keaton return as the titular ghoul alongside Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. New faces include Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci.

The original Beetlejuice made nearly $75m at the box office (numbers not adjusted for inflation) with the sequel expected to exorcise that number within its opening weekend.

Burton’s last theatrical release was in 2019 with the Disney live-action Dumbo opening on £6.1m from 661 sites. His...

“Hot Ones” is getting animated with a special guest: iconic Disney character Donald Duck. As he takes on wings and special Disney-themed sauces, the character also faces questions about his history, “DuckTales, “Darkwing Duck” and more.

“To close things out with your beak on fire and duck-sized brain slow-roasting in hot sauce, I want to hit you with some rapid-fire questions about some of your animated cohorts,” “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans says to Donald Duck right after he scarfs down a cauliflower wing, which was dipped in the ultimate hot sauce of his run, “Straight Out of Hades.”

“Are you and Darkwing Duck related?” Evans said, shooting off his inquiries.

“On ‘DuckTales,’ your Uncle Scrooge gets a lot of the limelight. Do you all resent his wealth and power?” Evans continued. But, overcome by the power of the sauce, the normally loquacious (if hard to understand) Donald finds himself unable to answer.

Disney's live-action remake trend heated up in 2010 with "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" but was overshadowed by "Alice in Wonderland." "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" is actually a Disney live-action remake inspired by "Fantasia" and Mickey Mouse's character. Despite a star-studded cast, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was criticized for being cliched and not unique enough to stand out.

In recent years, Disney has been building on a live-action remake trend, yet 2010's The Sorcerer's Apprentice was one of Disney's earliest live-action reboots, and it was a box office bomb. Disney's live-action remakes have become increasingly commonplace, with The Little Mermaid premiering in 2023 and Snow White and Moana in the pipeline. However, Disney's live-action remakes began decades ago. The first was 1994's Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, followed by 101 Dalmations and 102 Dalmations in 1996 and 2000 respectively. In reality, 2010 is when these movies really started to pick up.

In 2010, Disney put out two live-action remakes. The...

The next movie from director Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman) is the zany horror-comedy Frankie Freako, and Shout! Studios will unleash the ’90s-style puppet horror movie just in time for Halloween. Watch the new trailer below.

Frankie Freako crashes into theaters on October 4, 2024.

In Frankie Freako, “After calling a late-night party hotline that promises out-of-this-world fun, uptight yuppie Conor Sweeney must battle the pint-sized forces of evil unleashed through his phone line, led by the maniacal rock n’ roll goblin Frankie Freako.”

Here’s the full plot synopsis: “Workaholic yuppie Conor Sweeney (The Editor, Father’s Day) has a dilemma: no one in his life respects him! Not his boss, not his coworkers, not even his wife Kristina, who thinks he’s an uptight “square”! Conor sees no way out of this existential rut until one night channel-surfing he catches a bizarre ad for a party hotline hosted by...

The world premiere of Bruce Goodison’s Black Cab starring Nick Frost will open this year’s Grimmfest, a UK horror and sci-fi fantasy festival held in Manchester October 3-6, 2024.

Frost stars in the Shudder title as an erratic cab driver who has no interest in taking the bickering couple he’s just picked up to their destination. Synnøve Karlsen and Luke Norris also star in the film which Sony Pictures Television and Stolen Pictures produce.

Black Cab will screen as part of the festival’s ‘Fear On Four Wheels’ strand which also includes the world premiere of Joey Palmroos...

Brazilian actors Alice Braga (“Queen of the South”) and Bianca Comparato (“3%”) have joined forces to launch South, a new production label based out of Los Angeles, New York and São Paulo. The company was established with financial support from Flagcx, the largest independent creative services holding company in Latin America.

South will debut its first feature project, Gabriela Amaral Almeida’s body-horror story “She, Crocodile,” at this year’s 12th edition of the San Sebastian Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, which will take place from Sept. 25 -27.

Described by the producers as a “horror fable,” “She, Crocodile” is the story of a young woman, the sole heiress to a luxury real estate brokerage in Rio de Janeiro, who slowly transforms into one of the titular reptiles. As a project, it received backing from the MacDowell Institute Residency program where Amaral wrote a full-50 page treatment.

According to Amaral, a rising genre...

One of the year’s best examples of resourceful filmmaking, Michael Duignan’s fantasy comedy The Paragon was shot over just 13 days in Auckland, New Zealand for a budget of around $15,000 in U.S. dollars. After premiering to much acclaim at Rotterdam and Fantasia, Music Box Films’ genre label Doppelganger Releasing will now open it to kick off the fall and we’re pleased to exclusively debut the new trailer. The film will specifically open on September 6 in theaters at Alamo Drafthouse locations in NY, LA, Chicago, Denver, Austin, and more, as well as digitally.

“I wanted to tell a story about the most shallow person I could imagine looking for revenge but accidentally stumbling into a kind of spiritual enlightenment,” the director tells us. “I personally take these ideas seriously, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that the universe is a big cosmic joke. So it turned...

Screendaily shared the news that Ant Timpson's Bookworm, the story of an absent father who reunites with their daughter to get proof of a mythical beast, has won the Audience Award for this year's edition of Fantasia.    Bookworm was the opening film of this year's festival and stuck a chord with the Fantasia audience early, a crowd that still had two and half weeks to find another champion. They did not. The three-hour French epic, The Count of Monte-Cristo took the silver and American cringe punk comedy Rats! took the bronze prize.    Self Driver was voted the top Canadian feature, A Samurai in Time was voted Best Asian Feature, and Kidnapping Inc. the Haitian/Canadian caper comedy won Best Quebecois Feature. That last one...

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Bookworm starring Elijah Wood as a hapless father who helps his daughter track down a mythical beast has won the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival’s audience award for best international feature.

Ant Timpson’s New Zealand family film took its place on the honours roll while Cannes premiere The Count Of Monte-Cristo, which earned the festival’s Cheval Noir juried award for best film just over a week ago, earned the silver award.

Jun’ichi Yasuda’s fish-out-of-water comedy A Samurai In Time was named Best Asian Feature, while Michael Pierro’s drama-thriller Self Driver was named Best Canadian Feature.

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