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Eric San says the origami scene was inspired by a meal with his mum. She turned a chopstick packet into a shape. 'I was holding it like it was a jewel in my hand,' he recalls Photo: Outsiders

Kid Koala – aka Eric San – makes a virtue out of simplicity with his debut animation. He employs an uncluttered clarity in Space Cadet to tell the story of a little girl, Celeste, who dreams of being an astronaut like her mother, and the guardian robot who has looked after her since her mum didn’t come back from one of her missions. As the time comes for her to prepare for her own space mission, they are both set for a fresh adventure

The Canadian’s sweet tale of love, caring for others and letting your imagination roam free premiered at Berlinale and has recently screened at Annecy Festival, where we...

Actors Steven Weber, Lori Petty, Cynda Williams and Mitchell Anderson have joined the lineup of Pride Live! Hollywood, which continues through June 29 at venues across Hollywood.

The inaugural pop culture festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the LGBT comedy Jeffrey with star Weber, who will be reunited with his Wings and Dracula: Dead and Loving It co-star Amy Yasbeck.

Meanwhile, Petty, Williams and Anderson have joined Relax … It’s Just Sex co-stars Billy Wirth, Tim Perez, Chris Cleveland and Eddie Garcia in a tribute to pioneering producer Steven J. Wolfe and his groundbreaking film.

Elsewhere, festival partner Amoeba Music will sponsor a free Pride Live! Hollywood concert performance by Durand Jones & The Indications, followed by a signing of their latest album, Flowers.

Also added to the schedule is a screening of disco movie Can’t Stop the Music with screenwriter Bruce Vilanch and cast member Leigh Taylor-Young.

As previously announced,...

Considered one of the best actors to never win an Oscar, currently tied with Peter O'Toole for the record most Oscar nominations in an acting category without a win, Glenn Close's career is heralded as one of the best. From her Academy Award-nominated role as a feminist mother in The World According to Garpto joining the MCU in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy, Close has almost done it all.

Now, as of June 22, 2025, one of her most famous and controversial movies is finding streaming success, officially joining the top 10 most-watched titles on Tubi in the US. That film is Fatal Attraction, the steamy bloodbath also starring Michael Douglas, that saw James Deardenwrite a feature-length adaptation of his 1980 short, Diversion. The movie, which boasts six Academy Awards nominations and a "certified fresh" 74% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, hasn't always proven popular with audiences, with some even declaring it an anti-feminist feature.

A new Pride festival celebrating LGBTQ representation in entertainment is coming to Los Angeles, just in time for the 25th anniversary of Queer as Folk.

Cast members of the Showtime series will reunite for the first ever Pride Live! Hollywood, running June 11-29, also featuring a Golden Girls 40th birthday and a tribute to the late Norman Lear, among other events at venues around Hollywood.

“It’s more important than ever that we celebrate the fabulous light of programs like Queer as Folk, not to mention Pride Live! Hollywood’s other offerings,” said Scott Lowell, who played Ted Schmidt in the 2000-’05 series. “Especially during Pride Month in LA at a festival that not only acknowledges the past but shows us the path forward.”

Lowell will reunite with co-stars Hal Sparks, Robert Gant, Michelle Clunie, Thea Gill, Peter Paige and Sharon Gless, as well as creators Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman for the festival.

The Marvel Knights: The World to Come collection has just launched with its first issue and is already revolutionizing social media and conversations among those who closely follow the comic book universe. And no wonder: the new bearer of the Black Panther mantle is an unexpected, controversial figure, and, for many, difficult to fit in. The reason? The new Black Panther is white.

Spoilers Ahead! The story, written by Christopher Priest and drawn by Joe Quesada, gets off to a strong start: T'Challa, the king of Wakanda, dies as an old man. But far from being a finale, his death is the starting point of an inherited, personal, and deeply political conflict.

Before his death, T'Challa leaves behind a complicated legacy. After Storm died in an event called the Race War, the former king of Wakanda made a drastic decision: to have a child with Monica Lynne, one of his former partners in the comics.

Actor Michael Cera has appeared in a number of films throughout his career, including Superbad, Juno, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. Cera’s breakout role came in 2003 when he began playing the son of Jason Bateman’s Michael Bluth, George-Michael Bluth, on the critically acclaimed hit series Arrested Development.However, it seems as though iconic actor and martial artist Jackie Chan hasn’t seen much of Cera’s work.

Cera, who is starring in the latest film by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, was promoting the movie in London recently and, per NME, had an interesting albeit awkward encounter with Chan. Chan was also in London to promote his latest film, Karate Kid: Legends,and he and Cera were both promoting their respective projects in the same building.

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If you miss Escape from the 21st Century‘s one-night-only theatrical release on June 9, you’ll be able to stream the Chinese genre-bender exclusively on Fandor beginning June 27.

The frenetic amalgam of sci-fi, action, adventure, suspense, coming of age, and comedy is written and directed by Yang Li.

It follows three friends who discover they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years into the future with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hoped, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the world.

Ruoyun Zhang, Chuxi Zhong, Yang Song, Chenhao Li, Xiaoliang Wu, Yanmanzi Zhu, and Zhengrong Wen star.

I wrote in my review out of Buff, “Maximalist in every sense of the word, Escape from the 21st Century plays like a hyperactive blend of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Kung Fury, and Stand by Me.

During the second season of Deal or No Deal Island, the reality TV series that Joe Manganiello perfectly hosts became a must-see show. One of the main reasons why Dondi is one of Peacock's best shows is because of the second season's dominant alliance, The Family. The alliance included the Survivor Hall of Famer. Parvati Shallow, David Genat, who was confronted by Dr. Will Kirby, and Dickson Wong.

Since The Family enjoyed so much success together, it was fantastic to see David and Dickson reunite for an exclusive TheThings interview. During that discussion, Dickson revealed whether he wanted David or Parvati to win Australian Survivor: Australia V The World while talking in front of David.

Dickson Wong Explained Why He Wants Parvati Shallow To Win Australian Survivor: Australia V The World In Front Of Her Competitor, David Genat

In May 2025, TheThings journalist Matthew Thomas interviewed Dickson Wong and David Genat together.

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

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Last Tango in Paris was both a breakout role and turning point in the life and career of Maria Schneider––a traumatic filming experience that inspired her to become an advocate for women in the film industry, and the often redundant depictions of female characters in cinema. Her steadfastness and increasing ability to not suffer fools gladly after her experiences with Bernardo Bertolucci and Marlon Brando saw her walk out on several major directors midway through shooting, earning her a reputation for being difficult, frustrations largely ignored as this behavior coincided with her own battles with mental health and drug addiction, both of which were weaponized as reasons to not hire her. Any writing on Schneider characterizes her...

Following the streaming success of her Netflix original film, Trigger Warning, Jessica Alba is returning to the action genre once again as the lead in a new spy thriller, The Mark.

Per Deadline, Alba is set to lead The Mark, a new action spy thriller from director Justin Chadwick. Written by Ronnie Christensen, The Mark follows Eden (Alba), an "enigmatic spy on a covert and dangerous mission. When Eden pulls single father Ben Dawson into her world of high-stakes espionage, his life is turned upside down," per the official synopsis. Currently, no other stars are attached to the project, but production on the film is set to begin in July. There is no official release window for The Mark.

After a five-year absence from movies, Alba returned to the limelight in 2024 with Trigger Warning, a Netflix original action movie that became a streaming success in the weeks after its release on the platform.

The Harry Potter saga is once again all set to make its splash in the fandom as new castings for the upcoming television series from the franchise continue to dominate the headlines and leave fans either excited or disappointed with the turn of events. That said, the latest one about the new Dumbledore’s casting, for one, is inevitably making everyone concerned.

As reports of John Lithgow joining the lore as the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry surface, fans are concerned because the actor recently confessed that he isn’t worried about author J.K. Rowling’s scandal. This is a problem because while he is famous for his trans roles, Rowling is equally infamous for her comments on the trans community.

John Lithgow isn’t worried about the criticism after his Harry Potter casting John Lithgow. | Credits: Conclave / Focus Features.

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Despite stepping into one of the most iconic roles in the wizarding world, John Lithgow is learning there’s a lot more baggage than just spellbooks and wands when it comes to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. Lithgow, who has been cast as Albus Dumbledore in the new TV adaptation, recently admitted that when he agreed to join the show, he wasn’t thinking about the firestorm of controversy surrounding franchise author J.K. Rowling. In fact, speaking to The Sunday Times, Lithgow revealed he was initially focused on something else entirely: mortality.

"It was a big decision because it’s probably the last major role I’ll play," Lithgow shared. "It’s an eight-year commitment, so I was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role."

But after his casting was announced, Lithgow received an unexpected heads up. A text from "a very good...

Unfortunately for pretty much everyone, Jack Black is not joining the cast of the upcoming Weezer movie.

Rumors began to swirl that the Tenacious D musician was attached to the movie after frontman Rivers Cuomo, shared an AI-generated film poster on band’s Discord server. The poster features photos of Cuomo and Black, as well as the band, and reads: “Weezer costarring Jack Black.” Cuomo added in a caption, “Nope, it’s real.”

However, it appears that it wasn’t so real after all, and perhaps more of a manifestation or dream-casting situation,...

“The World” was Jia Zhang-ke‘s first film to gain official approval from the Chinese government and the first to take place outside his home province of Shanxi. It was filmed in and around an actual theme park in Beijing, Beijing World Park, which recreates world landmarks at reduced scales for Chinese tourists. This setting gives the film an overall ironic hypostasis while highlighting a number of themes regarding the advent of technology in China and globalization. Let us take things from the beginning, though.

The World is screening at Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas

The story, as usual in Jia’s films, revolves around a group of people, this time, migrant workers employed at Beijing World Park, a surreal microcosm of the world’s most famous landmarks. Two of these workers, Tao, a dancer, and Taisheng, a security guard, are a couple, but as the story begins,...

Renowned Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhang-ke held a masterclass during Fica Vesoul, offering insights into his journey, the evolution of independent cinema in China, and the socio-political role of filmmaking. Known for capturing the realities of contemporary China, Jia spoke candidly about his early influences, creative challenges, and his vision for the future of cinema.

From VHS Tapes to Independent Filmmaking

Jia’s passion for cinema began in his school years, watching films in small VHS cabins outside the official circuit. This early exposure to Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema, including King Hu, Johnny To, and Ann Hui, shaped his cinematic sensibilities. However, his true awakening came in 1991 when he watched Chen Kaige‘s “Yellow Earth“, a film that revealed to him how cinema could express social reality beyond traditional storytelling.

His first feature, “Xiao Wu”, was made without script approval or official authorization—a defining moment in his commitment to independent filmmaking.

Outlander showrunner Maril Davis reveals which novels seasons 7 and 8 will adapt. The historical fantasy series is based on Diana Gabaldon's series of novels that explore how a World War II nurse is thrown back in time to 1743 and falls in love with a highlander. Starring Catriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, the show began in 2014. While season 7 has yet to be concluded, it has been confirmed that Outlander season 8 will bring the story to a close.

Davis and Gabaldon opened up to The Direct about what to expect from the second half of Outlander season 7. Davis confirmed that season 7 will tackle book six, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, before exploring the events depicted in An Echo in the Bone and Written in My Own Heart's Blood. Season 8 will then adapt novel 9, Go Tell the Bees I Am Gone, and elements of the unreleased and untitled book 10. They said:

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Few directors are as beloved for their unique and dynamic style as Edgar Wright, whose fast-paced and quick-witted films all brandish his distinct flair. Known for films such as Scott Pilgrim vs. The World a feverishly humorous graphic novel adaptation, and Last Night in Soho a stylish psychological thriller, Wright's signature directorial vision isn't limited simply to one genre or type of film. His unique approach to filmmaking is best exemplified in the Cornetto Trilogy, also known as Three Flavours Cornetto. The Three Flavours Cornetto consists of three films Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End a trio of eccentric, expectation-subverting films. Though these movies are considered a trilogy, they don't actually share a continuous storyline or even the same continuity. Instead, Wright's Cornetto Trilogy is connected through a series of cheeky Easter eggs, shared themes and narrative structure, and a loving and daring approach to their respective genres.

The Running Man steps up the pace as principal photography for the upcoming remake commences in the U.K. New set photos from the Paramount pic tease Glen Powell in the leading role and the film's logo.

Via the Daily Mail, new behind-the-scenes photos from The Running Man reboot's production show Powell and the film's crew roaming throughout the Battersea Power Station in London. The on-set visuals show Powell sporting an '80s-like ensemble, reminiscent of lead actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original movie, wearing a hoodie under a denim shirt and brown jacket. Meanwhile, others showed hundreds of extras and a masked character sprinting around the building during a take. Furthermore, a snap of director Edgar Wright's chair offers a clear look at the reboot's logo, sporting red and white colors.

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Batman evolves from Gotham protector to a cosmic hero in glowing sci-fi armor. Batman: Off-World bridges Batman's transition from Gotham's hero to a multiversal champion. Off-World #6 showcases Batman's growth as a character in the DC Universe, elevating him to a sci-fi icon.

For a hero with no superpowers, Batman has had some of the coolest costumes through the years precisely because Batman has to rely on inventions and tech and his own intelligence to survive in a world of gods and monsters and aliens. While Superman keeps the same red tights, Batman has to adapt to survive in the terrain of an alien world - by going full Tron.

DC has revealed new details about Batman: Off-World #6 by Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke, and fans are readying for the finale to this missing story of the Dark Knight. Bridging the gap between how Batman went from Gotham's protector to...

Canada's Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World season 2 features returning judges and international queens competing for the title. Nine global divas, including Cheryl Hole, Eureka O'Hara, and Alexis Mateo, join the competition. The series will air on July 19 on Wow Presents Plus.

Canada's Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World season 2 cast is full of surprises, with three returning resident judges and a guest arbiter. The RuPaul Drag Race franchise has expanded and taken the world by storm, with some of the favorite queens returning to screens for another shot at the crown. The series was renewed for a second season in July 2023 after a successful end to Canada's Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World season 1.

There will be nine international divas battling to take the Queen of The Mother-Pucking title. This comes nearly two years after Ra'Jah O'Hara was crowned the winner during Canada's Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World...

Chris Evans loved filming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and didn't want to leave the set. The film's unique blend of elements like video games, alt music, and comedy made it a standout. The cast, including Evans, stayed connected through an email chain, and all reunited for the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

Chris Evans has a crucial role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the actor had such a great time filming, he didn't want to leave the set. Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim was a box office disappointment upon release, but it was an immediate critical hit, and it has only risen in estimation since then. Adapted from the graphic novel series of the same name by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim is a singular blend of video games, alt music, comedy, melodramatic acting, and Wright's unique filmmaking.

This is all best represented by the League of Evil Exes,...

Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired the latest film from China’s great auteur Jia Zhang-ke, “Caught by the Tides.” The film premiered in competition at Cannes in May 2024.

A love story at heart, “Caught by the Tides” stars Jia’s wife, the longtime actress Zhao Tao, in a story set across 23 years. As with his previous masterpieces “Platform,” “The World,” “A Touch of Sin,” and “Mountains May Depart,” the film is a canvas on which to portray the rapid changes in China this century — a period of explosive economic and technological growth. Zhao is romantically entangled with Li Zhubin against this backdrop, some of which Jia actually shot over the past 23 years. Like his “24 City,” it combines non-fiction and fiction elements. In this case, even clips from Jia’s previous films appear.

Jia is unique in being a Mainland filmmaker deeply committed to exploring life in China today and...

Between a headlining slot at Sueños Fest and a 72,000-person show at the Houston Rodeo, Ivan Cornejo has had some major moments onstage recently. Now, he’s keeping things going by announcing a massive tour. On Tuesday, the música mexicana star announced that he’ll be hitting the road this summer, stopping at arenas across the U.S.

“I can’t wait to share my new album Mirada with the world!” he tells Rolling Stone. “I’m so excited to take these songs on the road and visit so many...

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Choosing what to watch — and where to stream it — has never been tougher. Along with Max, Hulu, and Netflix, Disney+ has become another major streaming service with a slew of exclusive new releases to stream, from Star Wars universe entries like The Acolyte and The Mandalorian to Marvel movies to Pixar releases like Turning Red.

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Ariana Madix is a perfect fit for the host of Love Island USA due to her longtime fandom and prior appearance on the show. Ariana's recent heartbreak over the Scandoval affair on Vanderpump Rules could help her connect with Love Island contestants. Ariana's approachable personality, ability to offer advice, and fashion-forward style make her an ideal host for Love Island USA.

Ariana Madix, the reality TV icon known for her tumultuous relationship with Tom Sandoval on Vanderpump Rules, will be the best host of Love Island USA yet. As the American adaptation of the popular British reality dating show Love Island, the drama-filled series quickly became a staple of summer television. Ariana knows firsthand how TV relationships can be tested and fall apart, making her the perfect host for the latest group of Islanders. As Love Island USA season 6 begins, it's already clear that Ariana is the right face for the newest season.

Chris Evans is one of the world's top stars, whose career has included hit after hit in multiple different genres. The actor has several exciting projects in the works for the next few years, including Red One, a buddy cop comedy alongside Dwayne Johnson, and the romance Materialists, alongside Dakota Johnson.

While Chris Evans is best known for portraying Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is far from his only prominent role. From dystopian sci-fi thrillers to heartwarming romances Evans has appeared in several notable films that shaped his career.

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off subverts longtime fans of Scott Pilgrim to deliver something faithful in spirit but surprisingly new. Here's Cbr's review.

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Mere hours after Kerry Washington joined Wake Up Dead Man, it has been announced that eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close has also boarded the cast of the third Knives Out movie.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Close has been cast in Knives Out 3, joining an ensemble that so far includes Washington, Sherlock's Andrew Scott, Challengers star Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny (Civil War), and Daniel Craig, who is reprising his role from the previous two Knives Out outings as eccentric sleuth Benoit Blanc. Lindsay Lohan and Tom Hardy have also been linked to Wake Up Dead Man, although their casting has yet to be reported by any of the major outlets.

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Leave the World Behind, produced by the Obamas' company, became Netflix's most-streamed movie in the later half of 2023 with over 121 million views. The film presents a chilling near-future dystopia, fueled by mass manipulation of technology and real-world societal concerns. Despite lacking Oscar nominations, Leave the World Behind sparked significant online discussions and outperformed all other Netflix original films.

Netflix's breakout 2023 hit Leave the World Behind was the most streamed movie on the platform during the second half of the year. Produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded and operated by Michelle and Barack Obama, Leave the World Behind offered an unsettling hypothetical near-future dystopia in the United States. Starring Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon, Leave the World Behind was written and directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail.

While Leave the World Behind has many head-scratching moments, the film quickly became one of the...

Fallout 4 brings back familiar faces from past games, like Sierra Petrovita and Liberty Prime, to join in the adventure. The Mysterious Stranger continues to aid players in Fallout 4, appearing when he is most needed. Many characters from Fallout 3 have evolved and play important roles in Fallout 4's storyline.

As the fourth main game in the franchise, Fallout 4 has a lot of lore to draw upon, with past events and characters referenced throughout the epic RPG. It also means that a fair few familiar faces can make a return, traveling up from the Capital Wasteland to the Commonwealth to join in the fun. While some of the returning characters might only appear under specific circumstances, others play vital roles in the main storyline.

Set 10 years after Fallout 3, Fallout 4 and its DLCs shifted to a new area along the east coast of the United States, setting its new story in Massachusetts, now known as the Commonwealth.

98 years walking on this earth and over 70 of those working in the industry that he and we all love. How do you talk about a man who had his hands in everything and gave us so much? He was an honorary Oscar winner and heavily involved in the Academy itself. He gave us New Concorde and New World Pictures. Roger Corman was a master of the independent and low budget film and known lovingly as the King of Cult. He gave countless actors, writers, and directors their start and was still making appearances right up to his passing. Theres so much to go over but I think that the best way to honor the man is to bring this video in on time and underbudget, bonus Corman points if we can re-use some of the footage from this one in another one of our videos. I cant see a more...

Choosing a faction in Fallout 4 shapes the Commonwealth's future and involves complex moral decisions. The Minutemen, Railroad, and Brotherhood of Steel offer "good" endings, while the Institute presents an "evil" one. Recent Fallout lore pins the Brotherhood's return to the West Coast as the likely canon ending of Fallout 4.

Fallout 4 has four distinct and unique factions that drastically alter the future of the Commonwealth, which brings up the issue of which one to join. Fallout 4, released in 2015, was the franchise's first step towards modern gameplay. New mechanics and systems like in-depth crafting/modding along with faster movement drastically change how the game feels. These changes performed well enough to be carried on to the prequel, Fallout 76, while still providing a memorable story experience.

After the main story of Fallout 4, the game received six post-launch DLCs. However, three focused heavily on the game's settlement-building system, and though this system was arguably the game's best addition,...

Screen Rant presents a clip from the documentary Kiss the Future featuring Bono and The Edge from U2. The documentary highlights U2's long-lasting impact on global events and their commitment to raising awareness for important causes. Kiss the Future not only sheds light on the dangers of nationalism, but also points to U2's longevity and relevance in the music industry.

Kiss the Future is a new documentary about an underground artist community during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo that inspired a U2 concert, and Screen Rant has a clip featuring the hit band themselves. Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was a major locale in the Bosnian War and was ultimately besieged for a whopping four yearsfrom April 1992 to February 1996. During that time, a vibrant community of artists utilized art and music to affect change, which inspired a U.S. aid worker to propose that U2 help raise awareness of the conflict.

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers note that fans have been buzzing all weekend about a social media post from the soap opera.

On Saturday, April 27, the daytime drama revealed that actress Serena Scott Thomas was about to enter the land of Salem, and asked viewers on Instagram about “any guesses” on who she’ll be playing on the show.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Speculation Is Running Rampant

Dool spoilers don’t offer much information on when Serena Scott Thomas will enter storylines or even who she’ll have scenes with.

What viewers do know is that Ms. Scott Thomas is best known for her role as Princess Diana in the early ‘90s Diana: Her True Story, as well as the 1999 Bond film The World, Is Not Enough.

We also know that she happens to be the sister of Kristin Scott Thomas of Four Wedding And A Funeral. Will...

Michael Mann’s Ferrari, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, is due to be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K Uhd in June.

Michael Mann’s Ferrari may have premiered at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, but on release, Ferrari was a box office disappointment. Mann’s passion project grossed only £42m on a £95m budget.

The film is now hoping to find second wind with a home entertainment release, however: Ferrari will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K Uhd from 10th June in the UK.

If you’re looking to buy a copy, you can pre-order it right here.

The film stars Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, who, as you might have guessed from the name, was the founder of legendary car company, Ferrari. Penélope Cruz stars as Enzo’s estranged wife Laura and Shailene Woodley plays Enzo’s mistress Lina.

Here’s the official synopsis:

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After five long years, “Have a Nice Day” director Liu Jian returns to New York with his newest project, “Art College 1994.” This hotly-anticipated feature checks off all the boxes. It cements Liu Jian's stamp as a rising animation auteur in China; it marks the completed its world tour at Berlinale, Annecy, New York Asian Film Festival, and more; and, what's more, the film features a star-studded voice cast that spans intellectuals, musicians, and other movie directors, including Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan.

Here, we catch a glimpse of a group of students at the Chinese Southern Academy of the Arts. Like many students, they seem to be suspended in a daze of malaise, and of them, Zhang Xiaojun (Dong Zijian) is especially lost. His best friend, Rabbit (Shaoxing), encourages Xiaojun to expand his practice to conceptual art. His crush, the soft-spoken piano student Hao Lili (Zhou Dongyu), is swayed by...

Many fans are familiar with Batman: The Animated Series (1992), but there is actually a show called The Batman Animated Series (2004) which remained less popular despite its six Daytime Emmy Awards. The story behind its creation is quite as interesting as the series’ unique take on Batman.

The Batman Animated Series (2004)

Animator Jeff Matsuda was the chief character designer for Jackie Chan Adventures. The show was a raging success, but when it was time to bid farewell to the series, Matsuda had to find a way to score a new gig.

The End of Jackie Chan Adventures Opened Up The Path To The Batman Animated Series

Character designer José López spoke with The World’s Finest and shared his journey working with Matsuda on Jackie Chan Adventures.

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There’s a beautiful scene in Jia Zhangke’s 2004 film The World in which the protagonist, Tao, crosses paths with an industrial worker nicknamed Little Sister on the rooftop of an unfinished building. They chat aimlessly beneath towering spires of exposed rebar until a massive plane soars overhead, drowning out their voices. “Tao, who flies on those planes?” he asks, to which she responds, “Who knows…I don’t know anybody who’s ever been on a plane.”

It’s this precise contrast of stasis and flux, of the sublime and the quotidian, of simple personal dreams swallowed up by massive national ambitions, that characterizes Liu Jian’s newest feature, Art College 1994. Jia also lends his voice to one of its characters: Gu Yongqing, a “roving artist abroad” who speaks of “the mysterious power of art” during a visiting lecture at the titular art college. This is Liu’s third animated feature film,...

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver sequel has the potential for a bold and radical storyline departure from its predecessor. The sequel could explore Baby's past, delving into his trauma and character depth while keeping the franchise alive. However, the safer choice for the sequel may follow a linear plot similar to the first film, impacting its potential growth.

A talented director with a fair number of acting credits behind his name, Edgar Wright has quietly built up a sterling reputation as a filmmaker who makes great movies. Although he currently only has eight features to his name as a director, they include highly popular films like Hot Fuzz and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, with Wright also having worked as a writer on films like The Adventures of TinTin and the McU's Ant-Man. Among his successes as a director, one of his most notable films came in the form of 2017's Baby Driver,...

The People's Joker is a new, satirical take on the story of Batman's arch-nemesis, and it features director Vera Drew starring as a reimagined version of the Joker. Though the movie's plot is heavily inspired by Todd Phillips' Joker, it was late actor Cesar Romero who had the biggest influence on Drew's performance.

In a chat with Cbr's Kevin Polowy, Vera Drew opened up on the development of The People's Joker. When asked about her influences on her portrayal, Drew said she drew heavily from Cesar Romero, who portrayed the Joker in the original Batman series from the 1960s. Drew went on to explain why Romero's Joker is her favorite portrayal of the character, and that played into how she personally played the iconic supervillain.

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Since her MCU debut in 2019, Brie Larson has been one of Marvel's heavy hitters in her role as Captain Marvel. Returning to the big screen this year in The Marvels, Larson continues to be a superhero juggernaut as one of the most powerful and underappreciated Avengers today. But before she was shattering spaceships and going toe-to-toe with Thanos, Larson had already achieved immense critical recognition, winning an Academy Award in the heart-wrenching 2015 film, Room. From action blockbuster to personal drama, Brie Larson has demonstrated immense range in her acting skills — but those might not even be her best roles. Before both of those films, Larson appeared in Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World as the over-the-top rock star, Envy Adams. Larson's performance in that highly stylized and exaggerated movie makes a strong case that her filmography should include plenty more of these roles, as her combination of acting talent,...

Disney’s “Young Woman and the Sea,” recounting the remarkable true tale of Trudy Ederle, the pioneering woman who became the first to conquer the English Channel, will hit screens nationwide in a special showing on May 31, 2024.

Daisy Ridley takes the lead as the determined swimmer, born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Supported by her devoted older sister and dedicated trainers, she defied odds and societal barriers to ascend within the Olympic swimming realm and achieve the remarkable feat—a grueling 21-mile journey from France to England. Joining Ridley in the cast are Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Christopher Eccleston, and Glenn Fleshler. Directed by Joachim Rønning and scripted by Jeff Nathanson, the film draws inspiration from Glenn Stout’s book “Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World.” The production team includes Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, and Jeff Nathanson as producers,...

From “Top Gun” and “Beverly Hills Cop” to “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure,” Jerry Bruckheimer has had a hand in many of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood history. But in a video message revealed to the crowd at CinemaCon, the legendary producer said that his latest project, “Young Woman and the Sea” is his highest testing movie ever.

The upcoming film, which Bruckheimer produced for Disney, stars Daisy Ridley as Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the Olympic swimmer who became the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel in 1926. She also set a record for the fastest time — beating the five men who had accomplished the feat before her — that remained intact for a quarter century.

Per the film’s official synopsis, “Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers,...

Malaysian drama Snow In Midsummer and Danish feature Sons have won the top prizes at the Hong Kong International Film Festival’s (Hkiff) Firebird Awards.

Snow In Midsummer, directed by Chong Keat-aun, won the Firebird Award for best film in the Chinese-language Young Cinema Competition. The film, which premiered in Venice’s Giornate Degli Autori section last September, revisits the tragic race riots that occurred in Kuala Lumpur on May 13, 1969.

Gustav Moller’s Sons won the top Firebird Award in the World category. The Denmark-Sweden co-production, about a prison officer who is faced with a dilemma when a young man...

Reprints of Dragon Ball, Sand Land, Dr. Slump and other works by the late Akira Toriyama are currently in production, although in at least some cases, the high demand has led to a shortage of stock.

According to the Shonen Jump News (@/WSJ_manga) account on X (formerly Twitter), various Japanese bookstores will receive reprints of Toriyama's work in the first half of April. Among the reprinted titles are Dragon Ball, Sand Land, Dr. Slump, Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Kajika, Akira Toriyama’s Manga Theater, Cowa! and more. Art books such as Akira Toriyama - The World will also be reprinted.

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The biographical documentary is a genre that lends itself to a reliable storytelling formula. First, we look back on the origins of the subject; we are introduced to some of the key figures that helped them along the way; we are shown the beginning of their career all the way to the end, and are then left to contemplate their legacy.

Due to the predictability of this format, these documentaries can often come off as by-the-numbers, taking us on a telegraphed emotional journey intended as a crowdpleaser. But every once in a while, there’s a subject who is so unique that their story elevates the formula. Allee Willis is one such subject, with a life story that’s energetic, colorful and invigorating to witness. Director Alexis Manya Spraic crafts a documentary that strives to be just as fascinating as its subject.

The World According to Allee Willis, which premiered at SXSW earlier this month,...

Shinkalion Change the World has gathered three musical acts for its ending themes, but the music doesn't stop there—they'll be uniting with the upcoming series's opening theme performers for a new, train-centric music project! It appears that the series, which debuts in Japan on April 7 , is lining up several ending themes in advance. The show's theme songs will be released under the banner of UTA-rail♪ Project: a group of four artists and bands creating new songs inspired by actual Shinkansen trains. As previously announced , the opening theme will be performed by GRe4N Boyz (who recently announced their name change from GReeeeN). The four-person group, which formed in 2002, wrote "Senkou Hayabusa" based on the iconic Hayabusa train. Rounding out UTA-rail♪ Project are up-and-coming singer-songwriter meiyo, legendary rock group The Alfee, and pop star graduate Sayaka Yamamoto. Related: Shinkalion Change The World Anime New Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Opening Theme meiyo,...

Acclaimed actress Glenn Close displayed her good sense of humor when she shared a series of selfies on Instagram that showed her face bruised from a recent medical procedure.

In the candid close-up shots, Close playfully poses for the camera with tousled hair and a cozy cardigan. Alongside the images, she wrote, “I think this is going to be a particularly Good day,” in anticipation of her 77th birthday.

She acknowledged the bruises and explained that she had undergone a minor procedure to address a small break in her nose, but emphasized that she still felt as beautiful as ever.

While Close’s Instagram account typically features scenic landscapes and occasional political posts, the actress recently shared a video of herself making goofy faces.

“It’s morning in a new place away from home. I’m wishing I didn’t have to wash and brush my hair. #bedhead,” she wrote in the caption.

In the movie This is the End, Michael Cera was actually slapped by Rihanna, adding humor and realism to the scene. The movie is known for its absurdity and ridiculous premise, incorporating humor into every devastating scene. This is the End achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim, thanks to its memorable celebrity cameos and witty humor.

Michael Cera has opened up about what Rihanna actually did to him during filming This Is the End. Directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the movie is a dark comedy taking place during a fictional earthquake that devastates Los Angeles leading into the Biblical apocalypse. Many of Hollywood's stars appear in This Is the End cameo roles as the entire city crumbles into ash and fire, and each actor plays an extremely exaggerated version of their own real-world personality.

Cera has long been celebrated for his portrayal of awkward yet undeniably endearing characters,...

Hollywood faces a significant imbalance when it comes to its stars. There are some actors like Adam Sandler who can’t separate the profession from real life and cast his friends and family as characters in movies. Then, there are others who vanish into a role for years, portraying their commitment to the art.

Actors like Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler often portray characters close to their real-life persona

While bringing their real-life persona into a character is not necessarily a bad thing, there are actors whom the audiences love for it and some whom they hate for the same. Here’s a look at actors who often portray characters close to their public image.

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Michael Cera started his career as a child actor and got his breakthrough role as George-Michael Bluth in Arrested Development. Cera...

The Protector of Hell’s Kitchen is all set to return to the screens after a long time with Daredevil: Born Again. Yet, as happy with anticipation about his return as fans are, some of the updates about the upcoming show aren’t making it seem all too appreciable, especially the most recent potential spoiler about an MCU hero.

Daredevil: Born Again

As it seems according to recent reports, there are chances that a major hero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, whom fans had been waiting to see for so long, just might end up dying in the most bothersome way possible. And fans won’t be happy about it if this comes true, considering how the hero in the talk is none other than the fan-favorite White Tiger, aka Hector Ayala.

The White Tiger Rumored To Die In Daredevil: Born Again White Tiger aka Hector Ayala in the Marvel...