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A fresh glimpse at Daddy, the highly anticipated sci-fi dark comedy, has dropped—and it's already turning heads.

From Firehouse 51 to a Dystopian Nightmare—Sardarov’s Bold New Role

Starring Chicago Fire alum Yuriy Sardarov, best known as fan-favorite firefighter Brian “Otis” Zvonecek, the film takes Sardarov far from the familiar chaos of Firehouse 51 and into an unsettling dystopian retreat where paranoia reigns supreme. In a newly released clip from Binge, Sardarov’s character, Sebastian, showcases a raw, commanding presence as tensions boil over among the group of would-be fathers stranded in the remote California wilderness. Left without instructions in their government-mandated retreat, the men spiral into confusion, self-doubt, and intense competition to prove their worthiness as potential parents. Sardarov leans into the madness, delivering an intense performance fueled by his character's desperate need for control, as you can see in the clip below.

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The new sci-fi dark comedy ‘Daddy’ is set in a dystopian world where the government decides who can become a father. Four men attend a retreat to prove they’re ready for parenthood but find themselves isolated in the California mountains without guidance. As the isolation takes its toll, they question if they’re prepared for fatherhood.

Directed by Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman, the film stars Yuriy Sardarov, Jacqueline Toboni, Pomme Koch, and Britt Baron. Sardarov, known from ‘Chicago Fire,’ plays Sebastian, a character who struggles to maintain control amid the chaos, a role he found fascinating due to its mystery and paranoia.

‘Daddy’ will be available on Blu-ray and DVD starting February 25, released by Anchor Bay. The home release includes several special features, such as audio commentary from the film’s writers, directors, and actors Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman, giving insights into the filmmaking process.

It also...

The future is fatherhood in Daddy.

The dystopian sci-fi dark comedy will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 25 via Anchor Bay.

Writers-directors Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman make their feature debut on the film. They also star alongside Yuriy Sardarov (“Chicago Fire”), Pomme Koch, Britt Baron (“Glow”), and Jacqueline Toboni (“Grimm”).

Watch the trailer below, which looks like something in Yorgos Lanthimos‘ wheelhouse.

Special Features:

Audio commentary by writers-directors-actors Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman Extended/alternate dance scene Improvisation reel “C.U.P.S.” web series episodes 1 & 5

Set in a dystopian society where the state has the power to determine who can and cannot father children, four men attend a government sanctioned retreat in the remote mountains of California. When they show up at the site only to find no guide or instructions waiting for them, they are left to their own devices and must prove to themselves...

The spring premiere of Chicago Fire put Joe Cruz in a world of hurt, literally and metaphorically. In Season 13, Episode 9, "A Favor," Cruz is pressured into helping with a robbery to keep a secret from the beginning of the NBC series under wraps. Unfortunately for him, the whole plot goes terribly wrong, leaving Junior Polanco dead and Cruz wounded. Is he finally going to have to face the music for leaving Flaco to die, years after that fateful choice? Or does he still have a chance to cover it up again?

In an interview with Cbr, actor Joe Minoso spoke about his reaction to the show revisiting something that happened way back in Season 1. He talked about the importance of the Flaco storyline to Cruz's character, and his own evolution as an actor. Plus, learn how much it means to him to see Cruz have grown and expanded beyond being...

Tommy Dorfman will star in New York Theatre Workshop’s upcoming production of “Becoming Eve.”

The show was written by Emil Weinstein (“A League of Their Own”) and is based on the memoir by Abby Chava Stein (“Sources of Pride”). It will be directed by Tyne Rafaeli (“Spain”). “Becoming Eve” will begin performances at Abrons Arts Center on March 19, 2025, with opening night set for April 7. It will have a limited run through April 27, 2025.

Dorfman is best known for her performance on Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why.” She recently appeared on Broadway in Sam Gold’s revival of “Romeo & Juliet” as the Nurse and Tybalt alongside Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor’s titular lovers. Dorfman made her New York theatrical debut in The New Group’s production of Jeremy O. Harris’ play “Daddy.”

New York Theatre Workship is currently producing “A Knock on the Roof,” a new play written by and starring Khawla Ibraheem,...

Scott Eastwood had a chance to serve as one of the stars of today's most popular TV shows from the very start. However, his run only spanned a single episode, and many fans of the series may have even forgotten that he was ever a part of it.

In an interview with Brittany Frederick of Cbr to promote his new movie, Alarum, Eastwood reflected on his brief time spent in the One Chicago franchise. After appearing in a guest role in Chicago Fire for the backdoor pilot of Chicago Pd, Eastwood reprised his role as Officer Jim Barnes in the first episode of the latter. He has been absent in the franchise ever since, and, as the actor has now shared, this was because he didn't want to relocate to Chicago and commit several years of his life to that one TV show.

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After nearly three years, “Severance”, one of 2022’s most celebrated shows, is finally returning. The critically acclaimed series, which explores the sci-fi extremes of work-life balance, begins its ten-episode second season on January 17. Patricia Arquette, who earned an Emmy nomination for her role as the calculating Harmony Cobel, returns to play the office manager who stalks her employees outside of the company. As the air date approaches, Arquette is excited, but reluctant to open up too much about what lies in store. “I don’t really carry characters with me, or I try very hard not to, but ‘Severance’ is different,” she told IndieWire.

“Whenever people ask me about playing Harmony Cobel or ‘Severance,’ this little thing comes into my mind and I just want to lie to them,” she said with a wry smile. “So, whatever I say, I wouldn’t count on it.”

One thing fans of the...

Although it has an ignominious reputation, Adam Sandler’s holiday movie Eight Crazy Nights is nowhere near as bad as critics claimed. In 2002, it truly seemed as if Adam Sandler could do no wrong. After a successful star-making run on Saturday Night Live, Sandler starred in a string of hit ‘90s comedies that elevated him the Hollywood A-list. Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and Big Daddy were all huge hits, while 1998’s The Wedding Singer proved that Sandler could also anchor a sweet rom-com. This era featured some of Sandler’s best characters and made his box office gold.

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However, the failure of 2000’s Little Nicky should have been a sign for Sandler.

Little People Big World celeb Audrey Roloff seemingly always has a knack for stirring the pot. She did so recently by including Sean “Diddy” Combs into what should have been a tender family moment, and it sent fans into a rage. So, what did Audrey do this time, and what are viewers saying about it?

Little People Big World: Audrey Roloff Knows How To Create Controversy

One of the ways that both Audrey Roloff and Jeremy Roloff have been able to remain in the spotlight even after quitting Little People Big World years ago has been through stirring the pot with controversial stances and opinions. They regularly share thoughts and opinions that are not mainstream.

Everything from Jeremy Roloff calling out harmful chemicals in everyday food items to Audrey Roloff sharing some unorthodox thing they are doing to raise their kids is on the table, and it keeps viewers and...

Comedy actor and podcast host Zach Justice has launched his own indie production banner, Dropouts University Studios.

After the launch of Justice’s Dropouts podcast in 2020, the media venture will produce new podcast shows. That includes The Lunch Table, which teams childhood best friends Justice and Skyler Horne at an old school lunch table to chat about all things sports, comedy, and navigating life in Los Angeles.

Dropouts University Studios will also produce Stop the Bit, hosted by Ryan Leader and Ben Ball and offering audio content that blends sketch comedy and longform podcasting. Justice’s production banner also has in the works a PBS kids education show, a deal with MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and other unspecified film and TV projects.

Justice as a comedy writer, actor and content creator has around 9 million fans across social media platforms. He most recently wrote and sold the...

As he takes the spotlight in his new sci-fi comedy Daddy, Yuriy Sardarov reminisced about his cherished time on Chicago Fire and sparked fan speculation over whether his character Otis might make an unexpected return to the firehouse.

In an interview with Screen Rant about his starring role in the thrilling new sci-fi dark comedy Daddy, Yuriy Sardarov reflected on his time working on Chicago Fire and weighed in on the possibility of a return to the series. Sardarov played Brian Zvonecek, the beloved fan-favorite affectionately known as Otis, for an impressive eight seasons. His tragic death in the season eight premiere, "Sacred Ground," left fans heartbroken and remains one of the show's most unforgettable moments.

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Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 8, "Quicksand" revisits the TV show's history for a surprisingly quiet fall finale that's missing a major character.

Courtney Waldrop of Sweet Home Sextuplets fame recently shared sad news with fans. The TV personality had recently asked fans to send prayers concerning her father’s health. However, she recently gave fans an update on his condition through a lengthy post on social media.

The Sweet Home Sextuplets Star Previously Asked Fans For Prayers

Courtney is known for appearing on Sweet Home Sextuplets. In the series, she and her husband Eric are the parents of a son, a pair of twins, and a set of sextuplets.

The Sweet Home Sextuplets mother recently asked fans for prayers, saying her father was in a time of need. Viewers of the show got to know Courtney’s father as “Popsie” as he interacted with his grandchildren.

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As previously reported, Courtney’s father had been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. On social media, she shared in a recent post...

New sci-fi dark comedy, Daddy, takes place in a dystopian society where the state decides who's fit to father children. The film sees four men attend a retreat, hoping they will prove their devotion and be permitted to start a family. After they arrive in the remote mountains of California, the group realizes they have been left without a list of instructions. The isolation begins to take a toll, causing them to wonder if they're truly ready for parenthood.

Directed by Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman, the movie stars Yuriy Sardarov, Jacqueline Toboni, Pomme Koch, and Britt Baron. Saradarov, who is known for his role as Brian "Otis" Zvonecek in Chicago Fire, shares that he was drawn to Daddy due to its underlying mystery. His character, Sebastian, wants to remain in control throughout the chaotic situation, and the actor enjoyed depicting the particular brand of paranoia.

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FromSoftware and president Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Soulsborne games are synonymous with challenging gameplay and extreme boss fights. These games practically test players on how they’ve perfected their character’s builds and how strong they can slash, stab, and smite everything in their path.

Hidetaka Miyazaki can’t beat this game’s boss design. (Image via Bloober Team)

Another aspect of Miyazaki’s games is the enemy designs, especially for bosses. FromSoftware wants their game bosses to stand out from regular foes, and they have often gone the unpleasant route to make them as gross as possible. However, the Soulsborne bosses are nothing compared to what we see in Silent Hill 2 Remake, which genuinely brings disgusting boss designs to the next level.

Hidetaka Miyazaki Must Learn From Silent Hill 2 Remake Abstract Daddy in the remake of Silent Hill 2. (Image via Champs Network)

After months of anticipation, Silent Hill 2...

The Silent Hill 2 remake captured what made the original version a success many years ago. While the story remains the same, it follows James returning to the eerie town of Silent Hill in search of Mary, his late wife. The game developers got creative and added a few alternate endings for New Game Plus.

Players will have full authority on how they wish to play the game and their actions will dictate how the story ends. After the initial playthrough, players can restart the entire story from scratch to unlock a few secret endings and some are outright hilarious, like the Dog ending.

How to Get the Dog Ending in Silent Hill 2 Remake The game developers added a few extra secret endings in this version of Silent Hill 2.

Bloober Team did not hold back with this remake and took full advantage of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver what...

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When you are wandering the Labyrinth in Silent Hill 2, James will once more come across Angela. When he does, Abstract Daddy will also show up, and you will be forced to face and defeat him. This will prove to be a challenging task, but there are ways you can defeat him without too much trouble.

Content Warning: Readers should be advised that this boss fight carries heavy themes and imagery surrounding sexual trauma.There are many bosses in the Silent Hill 2 Remake, and some of them can be quite challenging. This is why it is important to manage your resources, as well as look around for ammo when you are walking around. With luck, you will be able to defeat this boss and many others. For Abstract Daddy specifically, you will have to first run from him...

Omar Courtz finds sonic inspiration wherever he goes. “A muse could be anything,” the Puerto Rican artist says from New York City, where he’s visiting the Rolling Stone offices for the first time. “I’m seeing all these different interviews and articles, and that right now is inspiring something in me.”

With his first album, Primera Musa, the newcomer — who has gotten co-signs from stars like Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny — shows everything that’s been popping up in his mind lately: sex, girls, love, drugs, and street life.

On Monday September 23 2024, VH1 broadcasts Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘n Out!

Trick Daddy; Famous Dex Season 13 Episode 18 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘n Out” promises a lively showdown as Trick Daddy joins the fun. This episode, titled “Trick Daddy; Famous Dex,” is set to air on VH1 and is sure to entertain fans with its unique blend of comedy and music.

Nick Cannon takes the stage once again, ready to engage in a series of hilarious games with Trick Daddy. The excitement kicks off with “Got Props,” where the two will showcase their creativity and quick thinking. This game is always a crowd favorite, as it allows participants to use random objects in funny and unexpected ways.

Next up is the “Celebrity Death Battle,” where Trick Daddy and Nick Cannon will go head-to-head in a comedic clash. Viewers can expect plenty of laughs as they...

Out of all the over-the-top and outrageous actors in Hollywood, no performer has a reputation for playing unhinged characters quite like Nicolas Cage. With a firm commitment to every role he has ever played, the most exciting thing about Cage was that hes never phoned it in, even for movies that most people felt left a lot to be desired. Watching a Cage film was never a waste of time, as although they can vary in quality, his over-the-top characterizations and intense portrayal make for compelling viewing.

Some of the very best Nicolas Cage movies featured him playing totally unhinged characters as he excelled in action, comedy, drama, and horror movies. As an Oscar-winning performer, Cages unique style made him stand apart from the typical Hollywood leading man and inject a level of energy and intensity thats often missing from other performers work. Cage has remained a true eccentric in Hollywood,...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers and updates for Monday, September 2 tease romantic regrets, important questions, and help requests-and will air on Tuesday, September 3 with a repeat on Monday.

Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) has romantic regrets, Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) important questions and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) requests help.

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Outside in the night, Detective Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) tells Brook Lynn Quartermaine-Chase (Amanda Setton) there’s been a shooting.

They could have heard it happen since it happened at the Quartermaine boathouse-one would think after the first Hook attack they’d have installed security cameras!

Someone has either heard the gunfire or found the victim, FBI Agent John “Jagger” Cates (Adam J. Harrington) bleeding out on the deck.

His shooter is long gone knowing he’s the first one who would be suspected. However, he hasn’t gone far!

Gh Spoilers: Romantic Regrets

In the meantime, Drew...

Exclusive: A diverse group of documentary filmmakers and major industry professionals will converge on the Maine coast next month for the 20th Camden International Film Festival (Ciff), one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for the nonfiction film community.

The Points North Institute, which produces the festival, today announced an unprecedented number of filmmakers and projects have been selected to take part in this year’s Artist Programs, which run in tandem with Ciff. The institute also unveiled its Points North Forum program, which features artist talks and field-building conversations during the festival. Scroll for complete information.

“Eight years after Ciff launched the Points North Institute to provide more robust, year-round support to documentary filmmakers, the organization is supporting more projects-in-development and filmmaking teams than ever across 6 different fellowship programs and multiple partnerships with mission-aligned nonprofits,” the institute said in a release. “Each program is designed to connect filmmakers with mentors,...

Anchor Bay Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to the horror film “Cursed in Baja,” which will see its world premiere Aug. 23 at FrightFest Film Festival in London.

The film follows Pirelli, an ex-lawman who travels to Mexico to search for the heir to a Los Angeles fortune, while also confronting his own complicated past.

Barbara Crampton (“You’re Next) and Jose Conejo Martin (“The Tax Collector”) star in the film alongside Jeff Daniel Phillips. Phillips also directed, produced and penned the screenplay for the film. Phillips is known for his collaborations with horror filmmaker Rob Zombie, with Phillips appearing in five of Zombie’s movies, including the 2022 reboot of “The Munsters.”

Anchor Bay Entertainment was relaunched by Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, who formerly served as chiefs of Umbrelic Entertainment. The pair bought the company’s trademark to reboot it and release genre films and cult favorites, after Anchor Bay was...

Mark Cuban accused Minus Cal of being a scam due to dubious weight loss claims and lack of evidence. Cuban was skeptical of Tycoon Real Estate, believing it to be deceptive and offering little protection for investors. Cuban called Pavlok's Shock Clock a scam, criticizing its reliance on aversion therapy studies.

From the outside looking in, it is hard to imagine how nerve-wracking it would be to pitch on Shark Tank. After all, the show has made people who pitched extremely rich, and of course, judges can make a lot of money if they make a deal like the the one that was made Scrub Daddy. On top of that, even David Schwimmer wasn't able to make a deal when he went on the show.

As it turns out, there is something else that people who pitched on Shark Tank had to worry about. If someone pitched what he believed...

As The Challenge: All Stars 4 episodes aired and the final officially wrapped up, seven-time winner Johnny Bananas featured several castmates from the show on his podcast.

All Stars 4 cast members Laurel Stucky, Kam Williams, and Leroy Garrett were among his recent guests.

Laurel won the show, and although Leroy participated in the final with her, he was an early elimination.

Kam didn’t reach the final, having lost during a pivotal elimination matchup against her castmate, Cara Maria Sorbello.

All three cast members had plenty of screen time and intersecting storylines during All Stars 4, which gave them lots to talk about.

However, a fan couldn’t help but point out that The Challenge star’s guests seemed to have a topic in common as they all discussed Cara Maria.

Bananas fires back after fan slams podcast guest and topics

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The comedians who put their careers on the line to expose Louis C.K.’s long history of sexual harassment are finally getting the theatrical release that the #MeToo movement denied I Love You, Daddy.

Almost seven years ago, Louis C.K. released a statement to The New York Times openly admitting that the accusations made against him by numerous female comics regarding sexual harassment and misconduct were completely true, even after he and his associates spent years shooting down such claims and professionally retaliating against the accusers. C.K.’s admission only came after the distributor for I Love You, Daddy canceled the premiere of C.K.’s film about his complicated feelings toward Woody Allen amidst the mounting accusations, and the ensuing fallout brought C.K.’s burgeoning career to a screeching halt.

In the modern era, C.K. is back to selling out stadiums such as Madison Square Garden,...

Celebrating Father’s Day with some quality entertainment can be a great way to bond with your dad. Here’s a curated list of the top Ott series and audio series that are perfect for binging together:

Aflatoon Daddy

In a captivating tale of rebirth, the enigmatic Mighty Isuri encounters a group of remarkable children he seemingly adopted in this new existence. The mystery behind this reincarnation and the extraordinary qualities of these youngsters from the heart of an engaging narrative, unveiling a world of wonder and enchantment. Embark on this fascinating and mystical journey with Aflatoon Daddy only on Pocket FM.

Gullak

The series revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh and Shanti Mishra and their sons Anand “Annu” Mishra and Aman Mishra and features Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta and Harsh Mayar.

Panchayat

A comedy drama that follows the story of Abhishek, an engineering graduate who,...

The Bold and the Beautiful weekly spoilers June 3-7, 2024:

Monday, June 3, 2024

-Li stops Bill Spencer & Luna from taking a paternity test.

-Bill invites Li to do the test for them since she’s a doctor.

-Brooke & Hope Logan join forces to stop Steffy Forrester from ending Hope for the Future.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

-Homeless Tom gets a huge gift from Deacon Sharpe for helping save Sheila Carter’s life.

-Katie and Rj Forrester discuss the big news that Bill could be Luna’s father. Katie’s unsettled.

-Ridge Forrester must take sides – but will it be with Steffy or Hope over Hftf?

Bold and the Beautiful Weekly Spoilers -Luna Nozawa & Ridge Forrester – Image Credit: Soap Dirt

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

-Hope Logan vows she won’t let Steffy run the Logans out at Fc.

-Ridge has an offer that Brooke Logan just can’t refuse.

-Luna’s father is finally revealed – but are the results reliable?...

It was just over a year ago when we first shared with you that Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman's feature debut, Daddy, was about to embark on its festival run. Today, Anchor Bay Entertainment announced that they have acquired the worldwide rights for the sci-fi comedy.   Four men attend a government retreat to prove that they have what it takes to become fathers. We've put last year's trailer down below the official announcement. Check it out.  The founders of the revitalized Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, have acquired the worldwide rights to the award-winning sci-fi film Daddy, which will have its release later this year.   Daddy has been an official selection at numerous film festivals including Dances With Films, the...

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Anchor Bay Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to “Daddy,” a sci-fi film that will be released in 2024.

The news comes as Anchor Bay is being relaunched after Umbrelic Entertainment chiefs Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz bought the company’s trademark. Anchor Bay was included in Starz’s 2016 sale to Lionsgate. Under Zambeck and Katz, Anchor Bay is looking to release genre films and cult favorites.

In the case of “Daddy,” the movie was co-written and co-directed by Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman in their feature debut. It stars Yuriy Sardarov (“Chicago Fire”), Jacqueline Toboni (“The L Word: Generation Q”), Pomme Koch (“WeCrashed“) and Britt Baron (“Glow”).

The film is set in a dystopian society where the state has the power to determine who can and cannot father children. Four men attend a government-mandated retreat in the remote mountains of California. When they arrive, there’s no guide or instructions waiting for them.

In his 3.5-star review, Matt Donato called Lisa Frankenstein "a Valentine's treat for horror fans," and if you haven't had a chance to see the new horror comedy romance in theaters or would prefer to watch it from the comfort of your own couch, the new film from writer Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams is heading to digital platforms beginning February 27th!

From the Press Release: Universal City, California, February 26, 2024 – Love has never been so cutthroat! Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse play this season’s “it” couple in the new hilarious and frightful film from Focus Features, Lisa Frankenstein, available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, February 27, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Lisa Frankenstein is directed by Zelda Williams in her feature-length directorial debut and written by Academy Award® winning scribe Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body). The film stars Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry,...

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is set to revisit his 1985 telefilm ‘Janam’ with a theatrical adaptation, shared that the same feelings and emotions still exist, saying the story is relevant in today’s time.

‘Janam’ was a groundbreaking film for its time, not only for its raw portrayal of a sensitive topic but also for its creator’s willingness to share his own experiences.

The film, which starred Kumar Gaurav and Shernaz Patel, received critical acclaim and was even included in the Panorama section of the 1986 International Film Festival of India.

The film, a semi-autobiographical exploration of an illegitimate son’s struggle for recognition from his father, will be brought back to life on stage with Bhatt’s protege Imran Zahid playing the lead role.

Bhatt, who has previously adapted his films ‘Arth’, ‘Daddy’, and ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’ for the stage with Zahid in the lead, sees this as an opportunity...

The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1104, "Thank You, Daddy," by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul, and Vanessa Satone, now available through Viz Media.

The Egghead Buster Call could set a precedent for more islands being targeted for destruction due to the threat posed by the Straw Hat Pirates. The safety of Dr. Vegapunk is a major concern in this arc, as his death would count as a loss for the Straw Hats. The Straw Hat Pirates must either escape Egghead before the Buster Call or stand their ground and defeat their enemies to ensure their safety.

Things have taken a turn for the worse in One Piece's Egghead Arc. Chapter 1104, "Thank You, Daddy," concluded with St. Jaygarcia Saturn ordering a Buster Call on the technologically advanced island. Many fans have joked that he's upset about the blow he took from Bartholomew Kuma, but he cites the combination of Kuma,...

The 2024 American Cinema Editors (Ace) Eddie Award nominations have been unveiled.

As announced today, January 25, the 74th Annual Ace Eddie Awards will recognize Thelma Schoonmaker’s work on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Jennifer Lame’s editing skills on “Oppenheimer,” Nick Houy’s vision for “Barbie,” Laurent Sénéchal for “Anatomy of a Fall,” and more nominees across drama and comedy.

The annual awards ceremony honors outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television, and documentaries. The winners will be announced live during the Ace Eddie Awards on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall at a special brunch celebration, with “Hairspray” actress, drag queen, and queer activist Nina West hosting.

TV nominees include “The Bear,” “Succession,” “Barry,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” and “Beef.”

“Hairspray” director John Waters will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, which recognizes filmmakers who exemplify distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.

American Cinemas Editors has cut together the nominees for its 74rd annual Ace Eddie Awards, which will be handed out next month. See the list of all 13 film and TV categories below.

The group also said today that Nina West, who played Divine in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and Edna Turnblad in the touring production of Hairspray, will host the March 3 ceremony at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Westwood.

Vying for the marquee prize of Best Edited Feature Film are the editors behind Anatomy of a Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer and Past Lives. The Comedy Theatrical race will be among Air, American Fiction, Barbie, The Holdovers and Poor Things.

Since the turn of the 21st century, the Eddie winner for theatrical drama has gone on to score the Academy Award for Best Editing 13 of 23 times — but none of the past four years. In a twist,...

Mumbai, June 17 (Ians) Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt is all set to step into the ‘Bigg Boss Ott’ Season 2 house as a contestant.

According to a source close to Ians, Pooja will be entering the house on Saturday night as the grand premier is set to take place. She will be joining Jia Shankar, Avinash Sachdev, Cyrus Baroacha and Falaq Naaz among many others.

The second season marks the digital debut of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who will be seen hosting the show.

Pooja is the daughter of Indian filmmaker, Mahesh Bhatt. She played her first leading role in Mahesh Bhatt’s television film Daddy in 1989.

Her biggest solo hit and her big screen debut came with the musical hit Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, which was a remake of the Oscar-winning Hollywood classic It Happened One Night.

She made her directorial debut with Paap in 2004, starring John Abraham and Udita Goswami.

Now this sounds right up Jason Bateman’s alley. Deadline reports that Jason Bateman is set to star in and direct a series adaptation of David Gauvey Herbert’s Esquire magazine article Daddy Ball for Netflix and Aggregate.

Daddy Ball deals with dad-on-dad youth sports rivalries, but on the Long Island Inferno, two fathers, both with complicated pasts, took it all too far. There were claims of stalking, corrupt cops, and mob connections. Neither man was ever the same. Daddy Ball, which will be retitled for the series, has the potential to be exactly the type of dark comedy that Jason Bateman excels at.

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Film director and screenwriter Ashim Ahluwalia spoke about the challenges of adapting Spanish drama ‘Elite’ for an Indian audience and making the web series ‘Class’. He said the biggest responsibility was retaining the characters from the original story.

He shared: “‘Class’ is an Indian adaptation of the global series ‘Elite’, and is something I was very excited about. Rather than just making a localised copy, I used the Spanish show in the way that one would use a source novel as a starting point for something altogether new. It’s not just about recreating a show for Indian audiences, but also about bringing a unique perspective and cultural context to the story.”

Ashim is a well-known film director, screenwriter, and producer. The National Award winner is best known for his critically acclaimed films, ‘Daddy’, ‘Thin Air’, and ‘Miss Lovely’, among others.

He elaborated more about his recent web series and...

Following one of their better months of late, Criterion ring in the second half of 2022 (I know) with a pendulum swing between recent cult favorites and pre-war noir, with a Sidney Poitier western in-between for good measure. A little “oh wow” escaped me seeing they’ll release Ronald Bronstein’s Frownland, a new entry in the feel-bad canon and fine companion to Josh and Benny Safdie’s Daddy Longlegs; at least both have fittingly off-putting cover art.

Sidney Poitier’s Buck and the Preacher gets a well-stocked disc to nicely boost a film I rarely (probably for no good reason) hear word of, while last year’s Faya dayi gets its own canonization with a disc emphasizing director Jessica Beshir’s career to date. And Marcel Carné’s Hôtel du Nord? Unseen by me, but come on—look at that cover. Of course I’m going to love it.

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Exclusive: Jeremy O. Harris, the Tony-nominated author of Slave Play, has been named the presiding playwright for the 2023 Yale Drama Series Prize, one of the theater world’s most prestigious playwriting prizes. As the presiding playwright, Harris, a Yale alum, becomes a judging panel of one to select an emerging playwright to receive the annual prize.

Harris joins the ranks of such previous presiding playwrights as Edward Albee, David Hare, John Guare, Marsha Norman, Nicholas Wright, Ayad Akhtar and, most recently, Paula Vogel.

“If only the entire theater world was as democratic, meritocratic, and pluralistic as the Yale Drama Prize,” said Harris in a statement. “There is an entire generation of playwrights who have been fighting to be heard – especially in light of the pause button pushed by the pandemic, and this is our opportunity to thrust a chosen few directly into the global cultural conversation. These are the next...

The recently-launched Strong Studios has acquired rights to Alec Sokolow’s script The Tank Job, setting the Oscar nominee as the film’s director.

The Ballantyne Strong, Inc. subsidiary’s first original feature film adapts Norman Miller’s book, The Great Salad Oil Swindle. It’s a true-life crime drama that watches as ex-butcher turned salad oil exporter Anthony “Tino” DeAngelis and his Bayonne, New Jersey blue collar crew nearly destroy American Express and eventually crash Wall Street in their bid to corner the market on salad oil futures in the early 1960s.

Award-winning business journalist, CNBC contributor, author and former hedge fund manager Ron Insana, who heads up Insana Entertainment Group as CEO, brought the idea for The Tank Job to Ballantyne Chairman Kyle Cerminara in January of last year, and they have been collaborating on it ever since. Cerminara and Insana are former colleagues, having worked together in...

While everybody and their grandmother is waiting for Christopher Nolan to drop the first official trailer for his upcoming espionage thriller Tenet, Saban Films has decided to unleash a truly bizarre promo of their own for Come To Daddy, a seemingly demented horror-comedy starring everyone's favorite Hobbit, Elijah Wood. The story focuses on a nebbish character by the name…...

What do Baby Yoda and the future Mrs. Colin Jost have in common? They both appeared on this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live.

The second-to-last show before the holiday break was also one of Season 45’s strongest, rivaling only Will Ferrell’s November homecoming. Having previously hosted five times, Scarlett Johansson seemed comfortable no matter what was asked of her — whether she was cast as a deceased stripper, a singing elf, or the woman at the center of every Hallmark Channel original movie.

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Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is coming up with his book titled "Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly", says he penned the story of his life so that he can share his journey without hurting anyone and share the truth in his way.

Asked why he did not let anyone else write his biography, Anupam told Ians here: "I can only share my truth with people, the interpretation of another individual (about my life) can be judgmental."

"That is why it is my autobiography that I have written to share the truth of my life the way I want people to know?of course, someone can do research on me and write a book. That would be an unauthorised biography in which I have no control over," said the actor, who had earlier written the book "The Best Thing About You is You!".

The actor, who is known for his versatility as an actor,...

When Anupam Kher entered Bollywood as an actor in the 1980s, the industry was ruled by Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt, among others. While most of them established themselves as style icons, Anupam was experiencing a hair fall problem. He says his conviction made him flaunt his bald look.

Recalling those days, Anupam Kher told the publication here: "When you have nothing, and everything is going against you, you are left with your conviction. That is my story. When I came into the industry, I had struggled so much. Around that time, my hair started falling unevenly so that became another problem but I am always driven by conviction. Today, bald is sexy."

"I remember my manager back then, Ashok Panjabi, suggested me to go for hair treatment and wear wigs. I was like, no way, this is how I look. This is real to me. If I...

The last time he wore the hat of a film director was in 1999, with the film "Kartoos". Since then, Mahesh Bhatt has nurtured many new talents in Bollywood. As the veteran gears up for his new directorial venture "Sadak 2", he says that the movie is not his 'comeback' film as director.

"Sadak 2" is the sequel to the 1991 film "Sadak".

"I have never thought that I will come and direct a film like 'Sadak 2' after 20 years, but you know, I am not intending to call it my second innings or a new beginning as a filmmaker. It just happened... I do not know what tomorrow brings but I am certainly not getting into that phase with lots of scripts where I will keep on directing films," Bhatt told Ians here.

He has made his acting debut this year with the film "Yours Truly", directed by Sanjay Nag,...

ProfileAishwarya shot to fame with her performance as a slumdweller and mother of two young kids in the critically acclaimed ‘Kaaka Muttai’.CV AravindShe first attracted attention in the inane slapstick comedy show Asathapovadu Yaru on Sun TV but it was her dancing abilities showcased in the reality show Maanada Mayilada, which she won, that brought her film offers. Some of her earlier films, like Avargalum Ivargalum, Rummy and Pannaiyaarum Padminiyum, were washouts at the box office. It was the Manikandan directed Kaaka Muttai that did the star turn for the young actor Aishwarya Rajesh, whose performance as a slumdweller and mother of two young kids was widely appreciated. Not many actors eyeing a foothold in cinema would have jumped at the opportunity to play a young mother at such an early stage in their career. The role, entirely shorn of glamour, had a lot of potential. Shot almost entirely in the slums of Chennai,...

Every week we dive into the cream of the crop when it comes to home releases, including Blu-ray and DVDs, as well as recommended deals of the week. Check out our rundown below and return every Tuesday for the best (or most interesting) films one can take home. Note that if you’re looking to support the site, every purchase you make through the links below helps us and is greatly appreciated.

A Brighter Summer Day (Edward Yang)

One of the most-requested Criterion releases finally arrives today. Edward Yang‘s four-hour coming-of-age/crime drama A Brighter Summer Day is now beautifully restored in 4K for one of the most essential Blu-rays of the year. Having recently had the chance to see it in a theatrical setting (for the first time), I was enthralled by the experience, as if genuinely getting wrapped up in a great novel, peppered with countless details...

Dreams and hallucinations can be the broadest of horror staples. Throw in some weird imagery, maybe a few jarring cuts, and you have an instant scare. But an effective dream sequence is more than technique, it’s a filmmaker capturing a specific type of fear: losing control, having your life shattered, or meeting a manifestation of your guilt. The dream or the hallucination is the character’s psyche putting the pieces together or falling apart completely. Of course, dreams don’t always require messages. Sometimes, they’re just damn scary.

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Aliens (1986)- Ripley’s nightmare

Aliens is the perfect sequel for many reasons. It follows in the footsteps of the original 1979 classic while existing as its own entity and delivering new characters that are just as memorable as the first’s. What’s more, it favors high-tension action scenes over more traditional horror-centric scenes, demonstrating the malleability of the series.

Film Nerd 2.0 is an ongoing series in which we explore the ways we share media with our kids, particularly those of us who grew up deeply in love with movies. The media landscape has changed completely, and parents need to be more engaged than ever in what their kids watch and what they take from that entertainment. "Daddy, why did the Karate Kid Johnny die?" When "The Outsiders" was released in 1983, I was 13, and I already dearly loved the S.E. Hinton novel. It's melodramatic as hell, but that's how it feels to be a teenager, no matter what era you're talking about. I may not have had to deal with Socs or Greasers, but navigating the turbulent emotional landscape of adolescence was something that informed every line of Hinton's book. Francis Ford Coppola's film is burnished and beautiful, and it featured a young cast made up of actors on...

Cult favourite Nicolas Cage has carved out an eclectic and brilliant career spanning the decades and across genres, with forays into action, drama and comic book adaptations to name but a few. To celebrate the release of his latest film, Dying of the Light, out on Blu-ray and DVD from the 2nd March 2015 courtesy of Signature Entertainment, we take a look back at some of his greatest roles.

Dying of the Light (2015)

This brilliant thriller, directed by Paul Schrader and executive produced by cinematic wunderkind Nicolas Winding Refn, stars Cage as Evan Lake, a desk-bound Langley CIA agent, forced into retirement by signs of early onset dementia. At the same time he discovers that his former nemesis, Jihadist Muhhamed Banir (Alexander Karim – Zero Dark Thirty, TV’s Tyrant), is not dead as has been assumed for the last two decades, but alive and receiving experimental medical treatment. Banir’s exact...