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Hollywood might be the world’s largest film industry, but even the entertainment powerhouse has drawn ideas from international films. While remakes have always existed, most cinema buffs remain ignorant that some of their beloved Hollywood blockbusters owe their origins to overseas classics.

The rise of remakes in Hollywood is no coincidence—studios often lean toward stories that have already proven successful. But in doing so, the originals sometimes get overshadowed. Here’s a look at ten Hollywood hits that were actually inspired by international films, proving that great storytelling transcends borders.

The Departed – From Infernal Affairs A still from The Departed | Credit: Warner Bros.

Martin Scorsese’s The Departed is often hailed as a modern classic, but did you know it’s actually a remake of a Hong Kong crime thriller? It is the remake of a film named Infernal Affairs. The movie became very popular and also paved...

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers suggest that Willow Tait Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) may have passed the point of no return and is irredeemable to many viewers.

Willow has made numerous questionable choices in the past few months. It began with that forbidden kiss on the fourth of July.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: The Infamous Video Of Drew And Willow

Willow carried on an emotional affair with Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) for months until she had sex with him in Scout Quartermaine’s (Cosette Abinate) playroom at the Quartermaine mansion.

When a video of this sleazy encounter played for all to see at the Quartermaine Christmas party, Willow was furious with her husband, Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell), for knowing she slept with Drew and not telling her.

Then, she took Wiley Corinthos (Viron Weaver) and Amelia Corinthos (Sequoia and Serenity Mork Macko) to Grandma Nina Reeves’s (Cynthia Watros) home and didn’t...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Ultimate Wolverine #1!

Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe has finally introduced its all-new version of Wolverine in all its bloody glory, and his new codename officially marks the most brutal and unforgivable version of the character ever. Though it was already revealed that the rugged X-Men icon is this universe’s Winter Soldier, the events of his debut issue solidify that he could be the most dangerous and deadly version of the character seen yet.

Ultimate Wolverine #1 – written by Chris Condon, with art by Alessandro Cappuccio – offers a bit of backstory for this diabolical new take on the brainwashed super-assassin. Going feral in his first mission, the Wolverine and Winter Soldier hybrid embarks on a violent rampage that will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to seek redemption after.

Ordered by Directorate X, the Ultimate Wolverine murders Mystique and Nightcrawler in the very first issue of his new series.

Matthew Broderick has enjoyed a long and notable career in Hollywood. The actor's career began in the 1980s with Max Dugan Returns, and he quickly evolved into a worldwide sensation. He starred in 1986's Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which earned $70 million on a $5 million budget and would eventually be preserved in the Library of Congress. He then went on to appear in The Lion King (1994), Godzilla (1998), and Inspector Gadget (1999). Throughout those years, he also appeared on stage, if only out of his love for theater. There, he won two Tony Awards within 15 years.

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There have been all kinds of The Lion King movies since the 1994 original was released 30 years ago, and here is each one of the films in order.

Broderick's best movies may have come in the 20th century, but the new millennium also offered him new opportunities. He claimed...

The 2024 International Emmy Awards took place Monday night in New York, honoring the finest shows made outside of the United States, with nominees coming from 21 countries, per The Hollywood Reporter.

The night’s big winners were Apple TV+’s French-Japanese anime adaptation “Drops of God,” which won best drama series; Netflix’s Argentinian satire “División Palermo” winning best comedy series; Netflix’s German thriller “Liebes Kind” winning best limited series; Timothy Spall, who won best actor for the BBC’s crime drama “The Sixth Commandment;” and Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, who won best actress for Netflix’s Thai chef drama “Hunger.”

Two honorary awards were given out during the ceremony, which was hosted by comedian Vir Das. Sidonie Dumas, CEO of French film and TV producer Gaumont, received the International Emmy Directorate Award, which “Lupin” star Omar Sy presented to her. And legendary TV producer David E. Kelley received the International Emmy Founders Award,...

English actor Timothy Spall and Thai actress Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying were among the big winners Monday night at the 52nd annual International Emmy Awards, held Monday night in New York City.

Spall won Best Performance by an Actor for the 2023 BBC crime drama “The Sixth Commandment. Chutimon won Best Performance by an Actress for the Thai Netflix film “Hunger.”

Meanwhile, the Founders Emmy — which goes to people the International Television Academy determines “have contributed in some way to the quality of global television production” through their creative accomplishments — was given to David E. Kelley.

And the Directorate Award — which “honors individuals or organizations for their outstanding contribution to international television” — was given to Sidonie Dumas, producer and CEO of Gaumont. The award was presented by “Lupin” star actor & producer Omar Sy.

Alongside the 2 special honors, 14 Emmys were given in all. See the complete winners list below.

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The best in global television was honored in New York on Monday night at the 2024 International Emmy Awards, with winners picked across nominees from 21 countries.

The big winners on the night were Drops of God winning best drama series, Timothy Spall winning best actor, Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying winning best actress, División Palermo winning best comedy and Liebes Kind winning best miniseries.

In the best drama category, Apple TV+’s French-American-Japanese manga adaptation Drops of God, produced by Legendary Television, won out against 1980s-set Australian series The Newsreader; the Amazon Prime Video Argentina espionage thriller Yosi, the Regretful Spy; and the Disney+/Hotstar series The Night Manager, an Indian adaptation of the 2016 BBC show of the same name.

British acting legend Timothy Spall went into the ceremony as favorite in the best actor category, nominated for his turn in the BBC true-crime tale The Sixth Commandment, and duly walked away with the award.

French-Japanese drama series “Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God],” Argentinian comedy series “División Palermo” and actor Timothy Spall were among the winners at the 52nd annual International Emmy Awards.

Hosted by stand-up comedian Vir Das, the ceremony took place Monday at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. This year, 21 countries were represented across 14 categories and 56 nominees.

During the evening, French actor Omar Sy presented the International Emmy Directorate Award to Gaumont CEO Sidonie Dumas, while writer and producer David E. Kelley received the International Emmys Founder Award from Michael Pressman.

See the full list of winners below.

Arts Programming

“Pianoforte” (Telemark sp. z o.o.)

Poland — Winner

“Robbie Williams” (Rsa Films Ltd. / Netflix)

United Kingdom

“Virgilio” (House of Chef / Astromax)

Argentina

“Who I Am Life” (Wowow Inc. / Wood’s Office)

Japan

Best Performance by an Actor

Julio Andrade, “Betinho: No Fio da Navalha [Living on a Razor’s Edge]” (Globoplay / AfroReggae Audiovisual / Formata Produções e Conteúdo)

Brazil

Haluk Bilginer,...

Los Angeles, Nov 23 – Bridget Fonda, celebrated actress and member of Hollywood’s legendary Fonda dynasty, was a prominent fixture in the 1990s film industry. However, her sudden departure from acting in 2002 has left fans and critics reflecting on a career filled with accolades and a personal choice to step away from the spotlight.

Fonda, 60, is the daughter of actor Peter Fonda, granddaughter of Henry Fonda, and niece of Jane Fonda. She seemed destined for a career in entertainment, appearing on stage as a child and making her screen debut at age five in Easy Rider. After studying method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and graduating from New York University, Fonda launched her professional career in 1988.

From 1988 to 2002, Fonda appeared in dozens of films, earning two Golden Globe nominations and an Emmy nod. Her filmography spans genres, including comedies, thrillers, and dramas, with roles in The Godfather Part III,...

Bridget Fonda is the daughter of Peter Fonda, the granddaughter of Henry Fonda, and the niece of Jane Fonda, so it only seemed natural that she would become an actor. She started appearing on stage as a girl and appeared in "Easy Rider" with her father when she was only five years old.

Fonda would go on to study method acting at the famed Lee Strassberg Theater. She started appearing in films only two years after graduating at NYU. Acting was in her blood and it seemed like she never considered doing anything else. From 1988 to 2002, Fonda appeared in dozens of high-profile Hollywood films, and was nominated for two Golden Globes and an Emmy. She retired unexpectedly in 2002 and hasn't been seen on screen since. Throughout the 1990s, however, Fonda was something of a cinematic "It" girl, appearing in raucous comedies, dramatic indies, intense crime films, and a few of Sam Raimi's productions.

Catalan public broadcaster 3Cat, formerly known as Televisió de Cataunya (Tvc), is in talks to make Season 2 of ‘This is Not Sweden’ with the same creative team and producers of Season 1. A distribution deal with a platform is pending.

The Prix Europe-winning series set in a tony middle-class neighborhood on the outskirts of Barcelona was co-produced by Spain’s Rtve and TV3 with Sweden’s Svt, Germany’s Ndr and Finland’s Yle. In the family dramedy series, a young Spanish couple relocates there to provide their children with an optimal quality of life, drawing inspiration from northern European models.

“I’m convinced that we will end up collaborating further with Nordic countries,” said Pío Vernis, 3Cat audiovisual business director, who added: “They are quite small countries with their own language, but with high production standards, as we are.”

Speaking to Variety just before Mipcom, he stressed 3Cat’s push for more international co-productions,...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers show that Sharon Newman (Sharon Rosales) seems to be at her wit’s end with Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby).

He has been inside her head for a while now and has her talking back! It’s been a terrible look for Sharon, and one that may not be coming to an end anytime soon.

Unfortunately, Sharon is getting her own motel room and hiding away from her family with nothing but Kirsten to keep her company, and we all know the things that he has been telling her. He wants her to commit murder! And from what we’ve seen in some previews, it looks like things may go too far!

The The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Sharon’s Dark Motel Stay

Sharon’s stay in the motel may end up being something terrible and driving her to kill. This is completely...

Stars: Anne Parillaud, Tchéky Karyo, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Patrick Fontana, Alain Lathière, Laura Chéron, Stéphane Fey | Written and Directed by Luc Besson

Nikita, aka La Femme Nikita, directed by Luc Besson, is a gripping and stylish blend of action, thriller, and emotional depth. The film tells the story of Nikita, a young, rebellious woman (played by Anne Parillaud) who is given a second chance at life after being sentenced to death for killing a police officer. Instead of facing her fate, she is recruited by a covert government organization and transformed into a highly skilled assassin.

The narrative revolves around Nikita’s transformation from a streetwise criminal into a sleek, efficient killer, under the watchful eye of her ruthless handler Bob (Tchéky Karyo). What sets Nikita apart from typical action films is its focus on identity, morality, and the cost of violence. Nikita’s evolution is not just physical but psychological,...

Just days after the 2024 Primetime Emmys were handed out, we have the nominees for the 52nd International Emmy Awards. See the full list of 14 categories below.

The shows vying for the Drama Series prize are Australia’s The Newsreader, Argentina’s Yosi, the Regretful Spy, France’s Drops of God and India’s The Night Manager. Three of those countries also are in the running for the Comedy Series prize as Australia’s Deadloch, Argentina’s División Palermo, France’s Hpi — whose American remake High Potential premiered on ABC this week — battle South Korea’s Daily Dose of Sunshine.

Argentina also is in the running for the Arts Programming award with Virgilio, alongside Poland’s Piano Forte, the UK’s Robbie Williams and Japan’s Who I Am Life. Winners will pick up their hardware November 25 at the International Emmy Awards Gala in New York City.

The UK and Australia...

It’s always Emmys time. With the Primetime Emmys wrapping on Sunday, and the News and Documentary Emmys set to announce their winners next week, the International Emmys have also entered the conversation — revealing on Thursday the nominations for the 2024 International Emmy Awards.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced a roster of 56 International Emmys nominees across 14 categories and spanning 21 countries. Leading the pack was the United Kingdom, with nine nominees, followed by France with seven and Brazil with five.

“Every year the international television community competes to be recognized on the International Emmys’ much coveted global stage,” said International Academy president/CEO Bruce L. Paisner in a statement. “We congratulate the Nominees for their outstanding programs and performances, they are once again a testament to the universal appeal of great storytelling across all genres, countries and cultures.”

Thus year’s nominees came from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile,...

Star Wars Outlaws brings a massive open-world for players to explore and discover all they can find. Developer Massive Entertainment has lots of Star Wars Outlaws‘ Easter Eggs hidden for players to find that add another level of excitement to the game during their journey.

From references to Star Wars to outside of the universe of the galaxy far, far away, there are lot for players to discover. But since there are many details to find, players may miss out on some of them. Therefore, this article lists Easter Eggs that players should look for in Star Wars Outlaws.

12. Nix and His Hidden Tricks Nix is as smart as she is playful. Image via Ubisoft

Nix is Kay Vess’ loyal pet and companion and is smart and clever just like his master. He can help players retrieve items, sense loot, stealing from other people, distracting enemies, and more. These are...

Joshua Malina‘s wife, Melissa Merwin, has filed for divorce from the West Wing actor after nearly 28 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.” According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Monday (August 5), Merwin, a costume designer who has worked on productions like Fallen, Ellen, and Point of No Return, has requested spousal support from Malina. An exact date of the separation was not specified. Merwin did not request child support as the former couple share two adult children, daughter Isabel, 26, and son Avi, 22. The documents state that Merwin would like to dissolve the marriage “amicably” and “with minimal court intervention.” Malina met Merwin in 1992 through Merwin’s sister, Jennifer Merwin, and his former brother-in-law, Timothy Busfield. They dated for several years before tying the knot in December 1996. Despite being married for almost three decades, the pair kept their relationship out of the spotlight, except for rare social media posts from Malina.

The upcoming episode of “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” titled “Point of No Return,” promises to be a captivating look into the life of one of tennis’s greatest icons. Set to air on July 30, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on ESPN, this episode dives deep into Serena’s remarkable journey through professional tennis, spanning an impressive 27 years.

In this episode, Serena opens up about her most significant Grand Slam moments. These are not just matches; they are milestones that shaped her career and personal life. Viewers can expect to hear her personal reflections on the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Serena’s insights will provide a unique perspective on what it takes to compete at the highest level and the emotional weight that comes with each victory and defeat.

“Point of No Return” is not just a recap of matches; it’s a heartfelt narrative that showcases Serena’s resilience and determination.

There is little doubt that Serena Williams is one of the greatest champions — if not the greatest champion — in the history of tennis. But despite being in the public eye since 1995, there is still so much left to know about Serena’s life and career. In the new docuseries “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” premiering on ESPN+ on Wednesday, July 10, viewers will be taken inside some of Serena’s most important moments on and off the court. Don’t miss a single second of this must-see series with a Subscription to ESPN+.

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One of the most prolific careers in tennis is about to be fully explored in a new ESPN+ docuseries, In the Arena: Serena Williams.

Quick Answers: Where to Watch In the Arena: Serena Williams Docuseries Online

Where to Stream? ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV

When Is It Out? New episodes release Wednesdays, starting July 10

How Many Episodes? Eight

The eight-part series breaks down Serena Williams’ 27-year tenure as a pro,...

“The best thing that happened to my career was coming up behind my sister.”

So says Serena Williams at the start of a new trailer for ESPN’s new docuseries, In the Arena: Serena Williams presented by Morgan Stanley. The network dropped a teaser today along with descriptions of the eight episodes that promise “an unprecedented look at the life and career” of the now-retired tennis legend who dominated the game for more than two decades alongside sister Venus Williams. The news comes just a few weeks after the world premiere of the first two episodes at Tribeca Festival in New York.

“My dad, he got my sister out there, and then he started to say I was going to be better. I looked different. I played different. I was more emotional. I had muscle. I was something no one had ever seen before,” Serena continues in the clip. Her sister,...

Before Buffy, there was Nikita. French filmmaker Luc Besson’s fifth film caused an international stir as he provided the world with a female protagonist with a dark edge reflecting the times. His 1990 film, La Femme Nikita, proved such a smash that it was remade in America as Point of No Return and spawned a Canadian television series (1997-2001) and Nakita, the CW series (2010-2013).

Anne Parillaud’s depiction of a woman given a second chance was mesmerizing and unforgettable, giving the movie an enduring appeal. As part of Sony Home Entertainment’s 100th-anniversary celebration, the original film is now available in an upgraded 4k Uhd steel book edition.

We watch the transformation of a juvenile delinquent, guilty of killing a police officer during a robbery, taken by a secret government organization that faked her death. For three years, she is weaned off her drug addiction and trained and transformed into Nikita,...

Close on the heels of his performances in the slasher Scream VI and the hit romantic comedy Anyone but You, Dermot Mulroney has just wrapped production on a new horror thriller called Dead and Breakfast. This one is coming our way from the Las Vegas-based production companies Beno Films and Al Bravo Films, but filming took place in Little Rock, Arkansas. Deadline got their hands on a pair of first-look images from Dead and Breakfast, and you can check those out in this article.

Written and directed by Loppo Jp Martinez, Dead and Breakfast follows five petty criminals who rob a pawn shop in Kansas City. Still, on their drive back to Little Rock, an unexpected engine failure forces them to stay in a bed & breakfast in the middle of nowhere where their plan quickly derails into a bloodbath. So no, in case you were wondering, this Dead and Breakfast[/link]...

The Summer House is nearing its conclusion, with the final weekend upon us in this new episode airing on Bravo. In “Point of No Return,” airing on Thursday May 30, the housemates throw a unique doomsday-themed party, marking the end of their summer getaway. As the season draws to a close, the housemates decide to […]

Summer House: Point of No Return...

Get ready for another exciting episode of “Summer House” airing this Thursday at 9:00 Pm on Bravo. In Season 8’s Episode 15 titled “Point of No Return,” viewers are in for a wild ride as the group of New Yorkers continue to navigate the ups and downs of their weekend getaway in the luxurious Hamptons.

As tensions rise and relationships are put to the test, the housemates find themselves at a critical juncture where decisions must be made that could change the course of their summer experience. With the promise of sun, fun, and drama, “Summer House” delivers yet another dose of entertainment and intrigue as the cast grapples with the complexities of friendship, romance, and personal growth.

Whether it’s beachside adventures, late-night parties, or heartfelt conversations by the fire, “Summer House” guarantees an unforgettable viewing experience filled with twists and turns. Don’t miss “Point of No Return” this...

We’ve only just got Easter out of the way, and here comes the most immersive Christmas movie of the year, an abstract but very much controlled study based in and around a festive party thrown by a very large family from Long Island, New York. Despite the specificity of the setting, however, Tyler Taormina’s third feature film is a surprisingly relatable experience, part anthropological study, part nostalgia kick, lit up (literally) like a Christmas tree in a yuletide riot of red, white and green.

It begins in a car ferrying members of the Balsano family — mother and father, brother and sister — to the home of the family’s matriarch, where four generations of Balsanos have gathered for their annual get-together. This is about as much of a set-up as you’re going to get,...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has introduced many new characters to the Star Wars galaxy, though some are better than others. Key allies such as Phee Genoa and Captain Howzer have become very influential in Clone Force 99's story. Sinister villains like Vice Admiral Edmon Rampart are remarkable for their level of brutality, making them stand out among others.

There are many incredible Star Wars characters that Star Wars: The Bad Batch has brought to life over the course of its three seasons, but some stand out more than others. As a spin-off of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch already had an incredible roster of characters lined up, including the titular Clone Force 99. Each member had previously been featured in the opening four-episode arc of The Clone Wars season 7, which showed how the Arc trooper Echo ended up being a part of the elite clone squad.

The...

Bridget Fonda's car accident was not the reason for her acting exit; she chose personal fulfillment with family life. The actor's career peaked with diverse roles, a cultivated fan base, and critical acclaim. With her signature work in notable movies like Single White Female and Jackie Brown, Fonda's career was a brief triumph.

Bridget Fonda was in a major car accident in 2003, but that wasn't why she quit acting. A scion of the esteemed Fonda acting dynasty, which includes Hollywood legends like her grandfather, western movie star Henry Fonda, and aunt Jane Fonda, Bridget Fonda carved out her own niche in the film industry with a compelling presence and versatile acting skills. Beginning her career in the 1980s, Bridget quickly ascended to fame with notable roles in films such as Single White Female, Point of No Return, and Jackie Brown.

Fonda's ability to embody diverse characters across various genres...

Exclusive: Outlier Society is developing the Amazon MGM Studios action thriller movie, T-Minus, which is being co-scripted by Fall Guy‘s Drew Pearce and Watchmen and Station Eleven scribe Nick Cuse.

Outlier Society’s Michael B. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo will produce with Pearce who is producing via his Point of No Return Films and Isa Dick Hackett via Electric Shepherd Productions.

Pearce

The project was initially developed by Pearce’s banner Point of No Return Films. Outlier Society’s Elizabeth Raposo heard the pitch—said to be an action-thriller along the lines of “Top Gun meets Back to the Future, with a Philip K. Dick twist”—and saw the potential for it to be the perfect Outlier project: an elevated piece with major tentpole potential.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, T-Minus will be adapted from the Philip K. Dick sci-fi 1974 short story A Little Something for Us Tempunauts.

Quick Links Crosshair is the Most Likely Hunter May Be Their Target Echo Has A Wealth of Information In "Point of No Return", after capturing Omega, Clone X specifically wants to keep one of the other Bad Batch clones alive. It's implied through their history, that it is likely Crosshair. Hunter may be the third clone due to his leadership abilities and well-rounded skill set. Echo has a wealth of information and the ability to hack into Imperial consoles, making him a huge threat to their

Season 3, episode 11 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch "Point of No Return" featured the tragic infiltration of Pabu by the Empire, who aggressively searches for the escaped Omega and her brothers of The Bad Batch. During the episode, a Clone X was eventually able to capture Omega when she turned herself over. The Cx trooper commands the other troops to "...neutralize the other two clones with her,...

Clone Force 99 faces Imperial pursuit in an action-packed clip from "Juggernaut," signaling a shift into their Din Djarin era. Parallels between The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian intensify with similarities in ship destruction and child capture plot points. The upcoming episode hints at an adventurous quest reminiscent of The Mandalorian's "The Believer," promising high stakes and thrilling action.

A new clip from Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 12 "Juggernaut" has been released, and it proves that Clone Force 99 is officially in their Din Djarin era. The parallels between The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian have always been strong, but things intensified after "Point Of No Return," which saw both the destruction of the Bad Batch's ship and the capture of Omega by the Empire - two story beats that directly echo The Mandalorian season 2, episode 6 "Chapter 14: The Tragedy." Now, this clip proves The Bad Batch is going even further.

Imperial forces finally catch up to the Batch in their pursuit of Omega, and as the final season of Bad Batch nears its end, the stage gets set up for a grand final conflict between the renegade Clone Troopers and the forces of the tyrant Galactic Empire. Previously, an Imperial covert Clone operative managed to track Omega at Captain Rex’s rebel Clone outpost along with the rest of the batch and almost managed to capture her, destroying much of Rex’s forces in the process. The same operative returns in the latest two episodes of the series, once again causing much headache to the Batch through his machinations.

In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...

The Bad Batch has become Star Wars' best animated show, driving towards an emotional finale. The series finds perfect balance in tone and genre, showcasing a wide range of storytelling. The Bad Batch fits seamlessly into Star Wars canon, enhancing the overall franchise.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has undoubtedly proven its worth and become Star Wars’ best animated show. The Bad Batch season 3’s most recent episodes, “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return,” are driving the series towards what is sure to be a spectacular and emotional finale. The Empire will stop at nothing to succeed with Project Necromancer and Palpatine’s resurrection, even going so far as to raze an entire town to the ground in search of Omega, but this isn’t just Clone Force 99’s story anymore. The Bad Batch has become a story about grief, loss, despair, hope, and courage.

Though some episodes are slower than others,...

Asajj Ventress' story will continue beyond season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch in other content. The Sith assassin's mysterious return, voiced by Nika Futterman, marks just the beginning of her story. Ventress' resurrection details will be revealed in future content, keeping fans on their toes for more adventures.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 writer Jennifer Corbett has confirmed Asajj Ventress' story will continue beyond season 3 - in other content. For years, it seemed as though the story of Sith assassin Asajj Ventress had ended in Christie Golden's novel Dark Disciple, in which the character apparently died. Now she's back, though, and once again voiced by Nika Futterman. What's more, Ventress' mysterious return is just the beginning of the story.

In an interview on StarWars.com, Star Wars: The Bad Batch head writer Jennifer Corbett revealed a full explanation for Ventress' resurrection will be given elsewhere. "How she...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9.

Asajj Ventress returns with a yellow lightsaber, testing Omega for Force sensitivity in The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9. The term "harbinger" hints at a dark turn in the show's storyline, with Ventress possibly hinting at an impending Imperial attack. Ventress serves as a harbinger of potential danger ahead for Clone Force 99, indicating a looming threat from the Empire and Omega specifically.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9 is titled "The Harbinger," raising the query of what it means for both Clone Force 99 and the show's final season. After the events of The Bad Batch season 3, episode 8, the titular team was left waiting for Fennec Shand's contact to be in touch. Eventually, the biggest tease from The Bad Batch season 3's trailer arrived in the form of Asajj Ventress.

Donning her iconic yellow Star Wars lightsaber, Asajj...

4K just got a whole lot sharper, as Sony will release Luc Besson’s 1990 action-thriller La Femme Nikita on the format in June, joining other Besson films like 1994’s The Professional and 1997’s The Fifth Element on the format. This release — which comes in a slick steel book — is restored from the original camera negative, with a 4K image that boasts 2160p Ultra High Definition.

Here is Sony’s official writeup for the movie: “From director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) comes the must-see thriller about a vicious street punk turned sexy, sophisticated and lethally dangerous assassin. Starring Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Reno, La Femme Nikita is “slick, stylish and tremendously entertaining” (The New York Times)! Rescued from death row by a top-secret agency, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) is slowly transformed from a cop-killing junkie into a cold-blooded bombshell with a license to kill. But when she begins the deadliest mission of her career,...

Echo has officially left Clone Force 99 according to Star Wars Databank, setting up potential spinoff adventures with Rex. Echo's departure from The Bad Batch could lead to a new animated Star Wars show exploring his and Rex's missions. Star Wars fans speculate on Echo and Rex's role in liberating clones and the potential for a new Clone Wars-adjacent series.

Star Wars has confirmed that one member of the titular team from Star Wars: The Bad Batch has left the group. The Batch consisted of four members when first introduced during the timeline of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. These members were Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair. Echo then joined in The Clone Wars, before Omega took the squad's members up to six. Tech's death then saw it drop back down to five, while Echo's missions with Rex mean The Bad Batch season 3's story has centered more closely on Hunter,...

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled episode of “Extreme Airport Africa” airing on Smithsonian at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, February 25th, 2024. In Season 1 Episode 8 titled “Point Of No Return,” viewers are in for a thrilling ride as they witness the high-stakes action unfolding at some of Africa’s most challenging airports.

The episode kicks off with a heart-pounding scene as a medical helicopter races over rush hour traffic to collect a critically ill patient. Meanwhile, a search ensues for a lost elephant, highlighting the unique challenges faced by airport staff in Africa’s vast wilderness.

As if that weren’t enough excitement, viewers will witness engineers racing against the clock to repair a malfunctioning helicopter, showcasing the dedication and skill required to keep air travel safe and efficient in this demanding environment.

But the adrenaline doesn’t stop there as airline pilots brave one of the world’s most dangerous runways,...

Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch returns for one final season on February 21, 2024 with the release of the first three episodes. With the third and final season’s premiere just a month away, Disney+ has unveiled the official trailer which teases the return of fan-favorite Asajj Ventress to the animated sci-fi series.

The Star Wars: The Clone Wars spinoff features a voice cast that includes Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad!), Michelle Ang (Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462), Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld), Noshir Dalal (It’s Pony), and Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws).

“In the epic final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the Batch will have their limits tested in the fight to reunite with Omega as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote Imperial science lab,” reads Disney+’s synopsis. “With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies,...

The Bad Batch’s final mission approaches and it’s one for the Star Wars history books! Hold onto your droids, folks, because The Bad Batch Season 3 trailer is action-packed, full of surprises, and sure to excite you about the show’s awaited return. Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 returns to Disney+ for a 15-episode run beginning on February 21!

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In addition to the Batchers, now scattered following the events of Season 2, the trailer includes some new creatures and familiar faces, including Wanda Sykes’ Phee. It ends with the shocking appearance of fan-favorite Sith apprentice turned free agent Asajj Ventress. “We love Asajj Ventress. She’s a character that we’ve been wanting to tell more stories about,” says Brad Rau, supervising director and one of the series’ executive producers. Rau clarifies that her return will honor prior tales, including the book where the character apparently perished.

Lucasfilm Animation has released an action-packed trailer for the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

The third and final season of the Emmy winning The Clone Wars spinoff gets underway Feb. 21 with three episodes. The finale will air May 1.

The official description: “In the epic final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the Batch will have their limits tested in the fight to reunite with Omega as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote Imperial science lab. With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies, embark on dangerous missions and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the Empire.”

The series, executive produced by Dave Filoni, has a voice cast that includes Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad), Michelle Ang (Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462), Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld), Noshir Dalal...

It’s sad to say, but death seems to be working overtime as we close out 2023. Following the news that beloved character actor Tom Wilkinson has passed away, come the passing of two more well-loved supporting players in TV and film. Richard Romanus, who played the role of loan shark Michael Longo in Mean Streets, passed away at the age of 80 on December 23rd. Meanwhile, Maurice Hines, the brother of Gregory Hines, has also passed away, also at 80.

Although Richard Romanus had a lengthy career that went back to the early ‘70s, it was his turn in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets that remained his most memorable performance. It was his character who, after a run-in with Robert De Niro’s Johnny Boy (who owed Michael money), manned the car that drove up alongside Johnny Boy and Harvey Keitel’s Charlie, leading to the shooting of the loose cannon.

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Richard Romanus, who built his character acting career with a tough guy persona in film and television, has died at 80 at a hospital in Volos, Greece. No cause was given by his son, Robert.

Romanus had a string of memorable roles during his long career. He was Harry Canyon, the cab driver from Heavy Metal, and Richard Lapenna, the husband of Dr. Melfi, in “The Sopranos.” He was loanshark Michael Longo in Mean Streets.

His TV résumé includes Mission: Impossible, Starsky and Hutch, Hawaii Five-0, The Rockford Files, Kojak, Strike Force, and more across the ’70s.

In films, Romanus appeared in Sitting Ducks (1980), Protocol (1984), The Couch Trip (1988), Oscar (1991), Point of No Return (1993), Cops and Robbersons (1994), Nailed (2001) and The Young Black Stallion (2003).

In his later years, Romanus and his wife moved to the Greek town of Skiathos, and he wrote about the experience in Act III: A Small Island in the Aegean,...

Richard Romanus, the tough-guy character actor best known for his turn as Michael Longo, the Little Italy loan shark who gets into it with Robert De Niro’s Johnny Civello in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, has died. He was 80.

Romanus died Dec. 23 in a private hospital in Volos, Greece, his son, Robert Romanus, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Romanus handled prominent voice roles for Ralph Bakshi in 1977’s Wizards (as the elf warrior Weehawk) and 1982’s Hey Good Lookin’ (as the leader of a 1950s greaser gang), and in between, he played the cab driver Harry Canyon in another animated film, Heavy Metal (1981).

He also appeared on four episodes of The Sopranos as Richard Lapenna, the on-again, off-again husband of Lorraine Bracco’s Jennifer Melfi, from 1999-2002.

In Mean Streets (1973), Romanus’ character is famously disrespected by Johnny when he leans on him for his money.

“You know, Michael, you make me laugh,...

At a time when syndicated science fiction was just Star Trek series, it took some guts on Warner Bros’ part to try something darker and more experimental with J. Michael Straczynski’s Babylon 5, designed to tell a sprawling epic that was more political than it was space opera. The show arrived thirty years ago and was successful enough to spawn spin-off five telefilms and a short-lived spinoff, spanning 1993-2007.

The core of it, the 110 episodes from the original five-season series, have been remastered and collected on a nice Blu-ray box set from Warner Home Entertainment. Also included is the original pilot film.

Set in the 23rd century, the Earth Alliance has found its place among star-faring races, notably the Minbari and the Centauri. Some of these races are fine with humans; others wish them gone. Then there are the Vorlons, and no one knows what they want.

Babylon 5 is a gigantic,...

This Babylon 5 article contains spoilers.

Like Billy Pilgrim before him, John Sheridan has become unstuck in time. Again!

On May 13, 1996, Babylon 5 aired the first part of a two-parter epic called “War Without End.” In it, the crew of the White Star are tasked with stealing the space station Babylon 4 and sending it back in time 1,000 years to defeat the Shadows in a previous war, all so the Shadows are weaker in the present. But, if they fail, another, much darker parallel universe will unfold. And while we’ve only seen glimpses of that universe before, in the new Babylon 5 animated movie, The Road Home, this specific alternate timeline is explored in a way that calls back not just to “War Without End,” but to the season 1 banger, “Babylon Squared,” too.

In The Road Home, John Sheridan leaves Babylon 5 in 2262, but finds himself slipping between timeframes and...

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Dark Droids #1, on sale now.

In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, R2-D2 served as a member of a team of elite droids fighting for the Republic with the D-Squad. Because the Republic was fighting the Separatist droid armies at the time, the D-Squad faced prejudice despite their heroic efforts. Still, the squad ultimately saved thousands of lives by foiling a Separatist plot to bomb an important Republic strategy conference.

In Marvel's latest event series for Star Wars comics, the Scourge -- an entity created from the merging of the Spark Eternal with technology on Amaxine Station -- threatens the galaxy as they take over droids on both sides of the Galactic Civil War in Star Wars: Dark Droids #1. R2-D2 and the D-Squad will rise again in the Star Wars: Dark Droids - D-Squad miniseries to combat this new threat that will...

Some of the scariest scenes in horror involve a human or animal being forcibly transformed into something else, and that philosophy certainly carries over into anime's scariest transformations. These are no simple shapeshifting incidents, either. The best case scenario is the character’s body being twisted into a monstrous form, because the worst case scenario is that they are being forced into a different plane of existence entirely.

If executed correctly, these sequences make the viewer cringe in horror and disgust at what the character is going through. The appearance of the transformed, though grotesque, is secondary to the emotional impact of the scene. Even better is when the transformation isn't played solely for horror: it's a key plot twist or serves the character's story in some way.

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Bridget Fonda is happy out of the spotlight.

On Monday, the 59-year-old “Jackie Brown” star was spotted getting into a car with her son outside Lax airport, and she said she has no interest in getting back into Hollywood.

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“No,” when asked, in a paparazzi video obtained by the Daily Mail, “It’s too nice being a civilian.”

Asked if there was any director who could convince her otherwise, Fonda answered, “Nope.”

The daughter of late actor Peter Fonda and niece of Jane Fonda, the actress made a name for herself in a string of ’90s films like “Single White Female” and “Point of No Return”.

In the early ’00s, Fonda retired from acting, making her final big screen appearance in the 2001 film “The Whole Shebang”, and her final on-screen appearance...

1993 was a banner year for Sylvester Stallone. While he had started the nineties on shaky ground due to the failure of Rocky V and his two comedies, Oscar and Stop or My Mom Will Shoot, the back-to-back success of Cliffhanger and Demolition Man reestablished Sly as one of Hollywood’s biggest action heroes. For his follow-up, he would pick another action flick, albeit one that embraced elements of another genre quickly gaining popularity in Hollywood: The erotic thriller.

Flashback to 1992. The movie Basic Instinct was a worldwide smash and established Sharon Stone as the biggest sex symbol of the day. A veteran actress with a career going back a decade, her performance as the murderous but insanely alluring Catherine Trammel made her a cultural icon. She followed it up with another steamy thriller, 1993’s Sliver, also a hit, and The Specialist would be her last entry into the cycle of erotic thrillers,...