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Exclusive: Roel Reiné has signed to direct psychological thriller The Rest Room, which is scheduled to shoot in Dubai and the wider UAE in early 2026.

The feature is co-written by Emirati producer and screenwriter Abdulhamid Ali and U.S. writer Donnalyn Vojta.

Ali is also producing under his Dubai-based banner Al Bait Al Aswad Art Production, with casting underway ahead of a sales launch at Cannes.

The contained thriller follows seven strangers trapped overnight in a mall restroom, where hidden agendas collide and a suspicious death forces everyone to confront their darkest secrets, and their own capacity for redemption.

Also involved are Abu Dhabi-based Edgy Films and Stefan Milovic.

“Partnering with Roel Reiné on The Rest Room is a tremendous honor and an exciting creative opportunity,” said Ali.

“Roel’s outstanding body of work, from large-scale sci-fi productions like Halo to gripping thrillers such as Classified, showcases the...

Exclusive: Halo and Classified filmmaker Roel Reiné is set to direct American Smuggler, the upcoming action-drama starring 24, Major League and Far From Heaven actor Dennis Haysbert.

The film will chart the relentless hunt for Craig Petties, an American drug trafficker best known for the criminal empire he led in Memphis while operating in collaboration with Mexico’s infamous drug cartels. Haysbert will play a prominent CIA agent in the film. Filming is due to get underway this summer in New Mexico.

The project will hone in on the efforts of Seal Team Six, Delta Force and the Mexican Marines, who painstakingly dismantled an international drug network that plagued communities across North America for decades. The story also brings to light the lesser-known tragedy of children forced to labor in El Chapo’s infamous tunnels, often losing their lives in collapses. Petties was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 at age...

Compared to previous installments, the latest chapter in the Ferry franchise, Ferry 2, which brings the journey of the titular kingpin to a fitting end, is pretty self-contained, reflective, and of smaller scale. The major reason being the Ferry movie and series highlighted the grand rise of Ferry Bouman, while the original Undercover series, and now Ferry 2 charts his miserable downfall—the beginning brought growth and new people into Ferry’s life, whereas his decline in power, losing people close to him, marked his downfall. The final arc of Ferry’s journey has him untangling family ties, and despite having a pretty limited number of core characters in the movie, the personal connections make for an intriguing storyline. Additionally, as the ending of the movie hints, there are strong chances that the franchise will move towards a new direction, and to navigate that, Ferry’s familial connection will act as a pivot.

While the doctors were normally the stars of House, in season 6, episode 4, "The Tyrant," James Earl Jones plays a one-off character that stole the episode and changed the course of the entire show. House had many actors make cameo appearances, and Jones played a character that was completely against type. Jones' character was President Dibala of an unnamed African country, who Dr. Allison Cameron (Jennifer Morrison) calls "one of the most repressive dictators in the world."

Dr. Robert Chase (Jesse Spencer) and Cameron are happily married and, while still part of the cast of House, they no longer work for House directly, but they are asked to help on Dibala's case. This causes Chase and Cameron a lot of ethical stress, because Dibala is accused of repressing an ethnic rebellion through genocide, and initially, Cameron finds treating him reprehensible but Chase finds it "interesting." Because Jones brings so much to...

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are the dream team behind The Mandalorian. Their fifteen-year bond is the secret sauce. Favreau brings Hollywood blockbuster flair, while Filoni’s geeky knowledge of the Star Wars lore makes the team work wonderfully.

Dave Filoni on the set of The Mandalorian | Lucasfilm Ltd.

Together, they’ve crafted a series that not only satisfies longtime fans but also welcomes newcomers to the Star Wars galaxy. It’s a perfect blend of cinematic spectacle and storytelling, proving that their partnership is a force to be reckoned with.

How Dave Filoni Put Star Wars Back on Track!

Dave Filoni isn’t just building The Mandalorian, he’s constructing the blueprint for the entire Star Wars galaxy. His careful planning for Season 3 is like laying the groundwork for an epic castle. Every brick and every tower serves a purpose, leading to even grander structures.

Suggested“He really felt...

The Bad Batch Season 2 introduced a mysterious antagonistic force perfect for Rey Skywalker's New Jedi Order film. Clone Force 99 and Phee had to stop a giant war machine created by a group known only as "the Ancients." This, or one of Star Wars' other ancient races, could prove a worthy villain for Rey Skywalker to face down in her film.

Daisy Ridley's stint as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy was contentious among fans, to say the least. Granted, a lot of the hate came from toxicity, but it didn't help that the disconnected narrative left her character in flux. Some audiences felt it wasn't earned when Rey christened herself a Skywalker at the end of The Rise of Skywalker. To some, adopting this name undercuts the trilogy's theme of embracing one's identity.

Since the conclusion of the sequel trilogy in 2019, Disney-owned Lucasfilm has shown little interest...

With Star Wars fans quickly losing faith in Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy's vision for the franchise (and her apparent inability to get new movies into theaters), the news that Dave Filoni would serve as the studio's Chief Creative Officer was welcomed.

He was already a key figure in overseeing Disney+'s post-Return of the Jedi TV shows and, during last year's Star Wars Celebration, we learned that he'll also helm his own movie. That's expected to serve as a conclusion to this current era of streaming storytelling, with Din Djarin, Ahsoka Tano, and more assembling to battle Grand Admiral Thrawn.

During a recent chat with Josh Horowitz, Filoni shared an update on both that and his current plans for Ahsoka season 2.

"Because I've been writing [Ahsoka Season 2], things have clicked and I have a much better idea about where things are going to go," the creative teased. "I will say,...

Arrowhead Game Studio’s Helldivers 2 has been crushing records ever since its launch back in February 2024. The game revolves around co-op gameplay featuring multiple levels of difficulty, some of which can be really hard.

Helldivers 2

The PlayStation 5 exclusive is curated especially to be played with teammates who unite to get through missions that are set on planets invaded with alien bugs or plagued by terrifying robots. And when things get difficult and brutal in Helldivers 2, there is a savior that players can turn to.

Who is ‘.atasu’?

Skull Admiral ‘.atasu’ in Helldivers 2 is being called the game’s very own Let Me Solo Her. In a Reddit post, the player shared “I am that level 50 guy.” The player has reached 50 levels after playing for more than 200 hours in just a month of launch. The game launched on February 8, 2024, across PlayStation 5 and PC.

Suggested“What are you hiding Joel?”: Helldivers...

The combat of The Last Faith relies greatly on Firearm weapons, such as The Federal Admiral's Cannon, which you can unlock as you explore the vast map of this game. Like many other Metroidvania titles, you can obtain this tool by carefully exploring and returning to specific areas with new abilities. Only character builds focusing on a particular stat can wield this massive Cannon during their adventure.

Thankfully, no prerequisite powers or abilities are needed to find The Federal Admiral's Cannon as you travel to different regions in The Last Faith. You won't find this weapon as a collected item lying on the ground, like Quicksilver in Blasphemous, but rather as a treasure locked inside a chest. Several enemies you must defeat will guard the location where you will find this Firearm.

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How To Find The Federal Admiral's Cannon In The Last Faith

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Warning! This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episode 6.

Ahsoka episode 6 delivered long-awaited reunions from Star Wars Rebels, including the emotional reunion between Sabine and Ezra that fans have been waiting for since 2018. The episode finally follows up on the unresolved plot point of Ezra and Thrawn's disappearance. The emotional reaction to seeing Sabine and Ezra reunite is understandable due to the length of time Ezra has been missing and the close bond they formed in Star Wars Rebels. However, the looming threat of Thrawn adds a dark shadow to the heartwarming moment. Ahsoka episode 6 not only satisfied fans' desires for reunions but also built upon the threat of Thrawn that has been hanging over the series. The anticipation for the final two episodes is heightened by the presence of this antagonist.

Ahsoka episode 6 included major moments for the series and Star Wars as a whole, prompting plenty of emotional...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Ahsoka episode 5!

Fans have connected Ahsoka episode 5 to The Mandalorian season 3, suggesting a direct link between the two shows. Some viewers believe that Grogu's strong reaction to the purrgil in The Mandalorian season 3's premiere is due to sensing Ahsoka's familiar presence. This theory aligns with the overall timeline of Ahsoka and raises the possibility that Ahsoka concludes before The Mandalorian season 3, potentially indicating the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Some eagle-eyed Star Wars fans have directly connected Ahsoka episode 5 to The Mandalorian season 3. Ahsoka's place in the Star Wars timeline is something of a mystery. There have been claims Ahsoka is concurrent with The Mandalorian season 3 meaning there are few (if any) crossovers between the two shows set in the New Republic Era. While there’s been a small connection already, with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee's Carson Teva appearing in both shows, there...

The One Piece Admirals represent the military strength of the World Government and tend to rank among the most powerful characters in the world. They are feared by even the most veteran pirates — and together, they are strong enough to compete with the Yonko and Revolutionary Army's collective forces.

Usually, the Navy's Fleet Admiral has 3 Admirals working under them, all of whom are comparable to each other in strength. So far, the story has shown the fans a total of eight known characters with the Admiral or Fleet Admiral title, prompting many to contemplate how their powers stack up against one another.

Updated on August 23, 2023, by Ajay Aravind: Eiichiro Oda's One Piece might technically be on the final leg of its monumental journey, but the beloved manga series isn't likely to end anytime soon. This highly complex anime universe remains one of the most popular shonen narratives ever created — as such,...

Star Wars has provided a first look at Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn in a new trailer for Ahsoka. The marketing for the Ahsoka Disney+ TV show is now kicking into high gear, with the highly-anticipated series set to begin streaming in August on Disney+. Attendees at Star Wars Celebration 2023 were given a first glimpse of the live-action Grand Admiral Thrawn, played by Lars Mikkelsen, the actor who voiced Thrawn in the Star Wars Rebels animated show.

Lucasfilm has officially released a new trailer for the Ahsoka Disney+ TV show, including a first glimpse of the blue-skinned, red-eyed Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Thrawn is the only nonhuman to ascend to the rank of Grand Admiral in the Empire. He hails from the Unknown Regions of the galaxy, a vast unexplored area of space Emperor Palpatine was particularly interested in.

Related: Ahsoka: Release Date, Trailer, Story & Everything We Know

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Christopher Lloyd has spoken.

Nearly a week after being a part of a guest star-studded episode of The Mandalorian, filmdom’s erstwhile Doc Brown has opened up about his visit to the vast Star Wars universe.

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In the Disney+ series’ April 12 episode, titled “Guns for Hire” and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, Bo-Katan (played by Katee Sackhoff) and Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) were...

Mando, Boba and Ahsoka appear to be bound for the big screen, in a new Star Wars movie to be directed by franchise expert Dave Filoni.

Appearing on-stage at the London Star Wars Celebration on Friday morning, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy announced no fewer than three new Star Wars films, to be directed by Star Wars Rebels creator/Mandalorian EP Filoni, Academy Award nominee James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) and two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Saving Face, A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness).

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Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3, episode 5.

The Mandalorian season 3, episode 5 has succeeded in bringing one of the most challenging animation characters to live-action in the form of Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios from Star Wars Rebels. With Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian universe including many characters who debuted in animated projects, the question of which important players would make the transition was raised. After the likes Bo-Katan Kryze, Ahsoka Tano, and Cad Bane appeared in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, many wondered which animated character would show up next.

With the upcoming Star Wars TV show Ahsoka confirmed to include three prior animation characters in Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, and Hera Syndulla - and another in Grand Admiral Thrawn all but guaranteed - The Mandalorian-centric universe of Star Wars has set a precedent. This only continued with a The Mandalorian season 3 ,episode 5 Easter egg,...

D.J. Caruso’s action hit “Eagle Eye” soared to the top of the international box office this weekend with an estimated $12 million in ticket sales. Its total gross currently stands at $45.6 million.

At No. 2, Ethan and Joel Coen’s comedy “Burn After Reading” collected $8.7 million to reach an overseas total of $30 million. Andrei Kravchuk’s Russian drama “Admiral” ranked third with a weekend gross of $8.2 million and a cumulative gross of $27.6 million.

Meanwhile, Pixar’s animated adventure “Wall-e” picked up another $7 million at No. 4, lifting its total international haul to $247 million. Domestically, the film about the lonely robot only grossed $221 million.

Debuting in fifth place with $6.4 million was John Moore’s video game adaptation “Max Payne,” which opened in 32 territories. Starring Mark Wahlberg, the film follows a grieving detective who has made it his mission to avenge those responsible for his family’s murders.

Other results from the overseas box...

Thanks to openings in seven territories during the weekend led by Japan and the U.K., DreamWorks/Paramount's thriller "Eagle Eye" ensnared an estimated $12 million from 3,779 screens in 49 markets, finishing No. 1 on the international circuit for the first time.

Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox's video game-inspired "Max Payne," the No. 1 film domestically, was fifth on the weekend overseas with $6.4 million from 1,305 screens in 32 mostly small markets. The action vehicle starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis premiered in first place in at least six of those markets and debuted at No. 3 in Spain with $1.3 million from 302 sites.

At No. 2 overall was "Burn After Reading," the Coen brothers' espionage satire, which opened in five new territories (three handled by Universal). Overall, its weekend take was an estimated $8.7 million, hoisting its overseas cume to about $30 million. Universal reports that the U.K. opening ($3.3 million from 396 sites) was the biggest boxoffice bow of any Coens title in the market.

I don’t usually write about box office numbers but given this is news about a film that we have covered quite extensively. It just so happens that this film, Koltchak/Admiral, directed by Andrei Kravchuk, dethroned the current five week international box office champion, Mama Mia; definitely Not a film that we have covered here [Todd won’t admit on the those lonely nights he puts Abba Gold in the CD player he becomes the Dancing Queen].

Admiral opened in just two markets, Russia and Ukraine, and took in an estimated $12.8 million from about 1,500 screens. Close behind was Eagle Eye, opening in 10 new markets for 41 in total. The math looks pretty good for Admiral, grossing that much with just 2 to Eagle Eyes’ 41. But it took Mama Mia out of the top spot! That’s reason enough to celebrate. Huzzah!

To recap, Admiral is A Russian-made historical drama about a Revolution-era naval hero with romantic entanglements. It depicts the title character’s war experiences as well as his love affair with a close friend’s wife.

A Russian-made historical drama about a Revolution-era naval hero with romantic entanglements emerged as the weekend’s surprise No.1 international boxoffice winner as ”Koltchak” (Admiral), which opened in just two markets -- Russia and the Ukraine -- grossed an estimated $12.8 million from about 1,500 screens.

“Admiral” stars Konstantin Khabensky as the admiral and polar explorer who led the elite “white forces” of the anti-Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. The drama directed by Andrei Kravchuk was produced by Russian Channel 1/Solyaris, and acquired and released by 20th Century Fox. It depicts the title character’s war experiences as well as his love affair with a close friend’s wife.

Warner’s “Body of Lies,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, opened in Australia and New Zealand as well as five Asian markets (including Taiwan and Hong Kong) for an estimated $3.2 million take from a total of 656 screens.