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Sideral has officially acquired the distribution rights for Eloy Calvo’s buzzy Spanish mixed-media feature “The Van” (“La Furgo”). The film will premiere at the Bcn Film Festival on April 26, with a theatrical release in Spain set for June 20.

Produced by Teidees, traditionally an animation outfit, led by Marta Alonso and Sílvia Cortés, “The Van” is backed by Rtve, 3Cat and supported by the Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (Icec) and Crea Sgr. The film is based on the comic book of the same name by Martin Tognola and Ramón Pardina.

Calvo compared Sideral’s involvement with the film to starting an engine: “Their endorsement is the fuel we needed to hit the road, to take our story out into the world. We hope that ‘The Van’ connects with the viewers and leaves them with a good memory.”

“The Van” follows Oso, played by Catalan Academy Gaudi Award-winning actor Pol López,...

Jon Kenny, the Irish comedy legend, has unfortunately passed away at the age of 66. After entertaining the audience for years, his death has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Fans and artists from all over the world are paying their tribute, and bidding farewell to Kenny.

Jon Kenny in The Matchmaker | Lyric Theatre Belfast/YouTube

The accomplished comedian and stage actor made many contributions to TV, theater, and even cinema. He also starred alongside Colin Farrell in one movie, which showcased his range and versatility as a performer. So, let’s remember the icon together and pay homage to his incredible journey.

Jon Kenny Starred in The Banshees of Inisherin Alongside Colin Farrell Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin | Film4 Productions

Jon Kenny passed away on November 15, 2024, after suffering from health issues. He was hospitalized in Galway Clinic for treatment but did not make it (via The Irish...

(from left) Foxy, Chica, Freddy Fazbear and Bonnie in Five Nights at Freddy’s, directed by Emma Tammi.

Blumhouse has announced an all-new sweepstakes where fans can enter to win a pair of tickets to the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 premiere in 2025. Entrants must be subscribed to the Blumhouse newsletter The Van, and the giveaway will run until 10/31/24. This is to celebrate the original film returning to AMC Theatres as part of BlumFest on October 30. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 premieres December 5, 2025.

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Blumhouse and AMC Theatres are celebrating Halloween now and running through the end of October with AMC’s BlumFest. Every Wednesday Blumhouse fans can attend special screenings,...

Blumhouse is giving fans a chance to spend the night at Freddy’s in style, with the studio offering fans a trip to the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 premiere next year.

To enter, fans must be signed up for the Blumhouse newsletter The Van, with the giveaway running until Halloween. Two winners will receive two tickets each, airfare and hotel accommodations. The cast appears in a video (below) to tout the giveaway.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 arrives in theaters Dec. 5, 2025, with director Emma Tammi returning after the original overperformed at the box office. It opened to $78 million, the biggest for a Blumhouse title ever, and ultimately grossed $297.2 million globally. That was particularly impressive, given that the film bowed day-and-date on the streaming service Peacock. The film is based on the video game by Scott Cawthon, who returns to produce the sequel along with Blumhouse founder Jason Blum.

“We’re all,...

Catalan films have impressed at festivals and awards ceremonies around the world for years now as the region continues to punch far above its weight in the screen industries. As the fall festival season transitions into awards season, we wanted to take a look at the buzziest Catalan titles set to make their debut sometime next year.

Carla Simon, among the most exciting young filmmakers working in Europe today, will return with her fourth feature, “Romeria,” which is shooting now. The film tells the story of Marina, who travels to Vigo in the northwest of Spain to meet her biological father’s family after he dies of AIDS. The film is particularly close to Simon, who lost her parents to the disease when she was only six years old.

Óliver Laxe made headlines when his next production, “After,” was unveiled in January with Pedro Almodóvar’s El Deseo producing alongside...

The cast of Endeavour Season 7 delivers exceptional performances, making the series particularly gripping. Shaun Evans shines as the young Endeavour Morse, showcasing his talent as both an actor and director. Roger Allam impresses as the mentor figure Fred Thursday, while Anton Lesser captivates as Reginald Bright, adding depth to the show's ensemble cast.

When it first premiered back in 2020, the Endeavour cast of season 7 saw a talented group of actors come together and give a series of excellent performances. A prequel to the Inspector Morse series, Endeavour tells the story of a young Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans) who drops out of Oxford University to pursue his goal of becoming a detective for the Oxford City Police. Endeavour begins with the young Morse starting out as a detective constable, but throughout the series, he slowly works his way up to becoming a detective sergeant with the help of his mentor and friend,...

Stars: Brion James, Richard Crystal, Zalman King, Robert Walden, Mark Goddard, Charles Siebert, Stefan Gierasch, Alice Ghostley, Ray Young, Bill Adler | Written and Directed by Jeff Lieberman

Showing as part of this year’s Fantasia Midnights program, Synapse Films premiered their restoration of writer/director Jeff Lieberman’s cult favorite Blue Sunshine. The 1977 film about former hippies suffering from homicidal acid flashbacks will be getting a 4K release at an undisclosed future date, and the image quality is noticeably better than on my DVD. But, what about the actual film? Glad you asked…

Blue Sunshine begins at a party where one of the guests is doing an impersonation of Rodan. “The artist?” asks one of the guests. “No, the monster” But a real monster is about to show up as Frannie loses his wig and his mind and begins shoving guests into the fireplace.

Jerry narrowly avoids becoming his next...