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John B. Routledge is ready to take on his final adventure! Ahead of the release of Outer Banks season 4 part 2 on Nov. 7, Netflix gave the popular teen drama series the green light for a fifth and final season. The season 5 renewal kicked off the highly anticipated season 4 finale release week, and Chase Stokes was among the first of the cast to express their gratitude.

"My hearts heavy writing this one," Stokes captioned his Instagram post. "One last ride. Thank you to everybody who has tuned in these past 5 years. You’ve given us more than we could ever give back to you." Before signing off as his beloved character "Jbr," Stokes left his fans with a very apropos message: "It's always gonna be Pogues 4 Life."

As the leader of the Pogues, John B's always the one the group looks to for guidance and direction, so it's fitting that Stokes...

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There are few director/actor combinations quite as good as Tony Scott and Denzel Washington. The duo made five movies together ranging from "The Taking of Pelham 123" remake to the downright excellent "Crimson Tide," which marked their first collaboration. Their final film together came in 2010 in the form of "Unstoppable," which is not only one of the actor's best thrillers, but also Scott's final film. It now feels like a gift, but Washington almost backed out of the project entirely.

For context, Washington was at the height of his powers at this time. The actor finally won a Best Actor Oscar in 2001 for his role in "Training Day" (he had previously won Best Supporting Actor for "Glory"), which led to a string of solid hits throughout the early 2000s, culminating in 2007s "American Gangster," which recently found new life...

The Residency, the talent incubator for genre screenwriters in feature development, has selected 10 projects for its inaugural edition.

The projects include I Killed Your Dog written by Rye Lane star Vivian Oparah, a thriller following a charismatic leader living on an isolated farmland with a subservient partner and strange surrogate daughter, who welcomes a troubled young man to partake in a programme of radical healing.

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Further projects include Jasmer Gill’s Last Ride, an action title centred around an undocumented migrant Uber driver; Nat McCleary’s dystopian thriller The Custodians of the...

There’s “one last ride with Bravo” coming, with Seal Team Season 7, premiering with two episodes on Sunday, August 11, on Paramount+. (We’ll have to wait to find out why Toni Trucks‘ Davis says that in the trailer.) And of course the question that has to be asked is simple: Could it continue after these final episodes? Trucks is certainly going to miss the show and her character. “I’m sorry [it’s ending],” she tells TV Insider. “I feel like seven seasons have gone by in such a flash, and it is sad. Someone was like, ‘Oh, aren’t you excited to go on to the next thing?’ And I’m like, ‘In a way.’ But I’ve been living with this person for so long that I’m going to miss her in a way.” But at a time when revivals are more common than ever—there are two on Paramount+ right now,...

Justice League stories from the last eight years have united superstar teams for fun adventures, exploring ethical dilemmas and team dynamics. Rebirth brought back beloved heroes to their prime, leading to excellent storylines such as "Justice/Doom War" and "Last Ride" that showcase gripping plots and all-star casts. Fans shouldn't miss out on crossovers like "Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong" and unique tales like "Black Hammer/Justice League" that merge different worlds and iconic characters.

In the years since the Justice League made its debut, the heroes have headlined some of the best-written and most action-packed sagas in DC Comics history, from multiversal wars to epic company crossovers. While many of their best stories are from decades gone by, the modern age of DC has also delivered several great storylines fans shouldn't miss out on.

In 2016, DC rebooted its line in the Rebirth event, which reverted to a status...

Justice League stories have spanned decades, from battling Starro to facing Darkseid and complex ethical dilemmas. Scott Snyder's Death Metal saga, Grant Morrison's Tomorrow Woman, Chip Zdarsky's Last Ride showcase the heroes' humanity. Tower of Babel, World War Three, and Kingdom Come present unique challenges that redefine the iconic heroes of the Jla.

In 1960, DC Comics assembled the Justice League of America, an all-star team that included Wonder Woman, Flash, Batman and Superman. In their sixty-four-year history, the team have been written into some of the greatest stories in comics, ranging from alien invasions to Elseworlds "what if" style stories. Despite their god-like abilities, the League's best stories play up their humanity, demonstrating the meaning they bring to readers.

The Justice League have a rich history of brilliant stories, dating all the way back to their first appearance as a team in their battle against Starro the Conqueror.

Captain Burnham leads USS Discovery on a treasure hunt for ancient galactic power in the final season of Star Trek: Discovery. Season 5 introduces new foes Moll and L'ak, as well as rival Captain Rayner, creating tension with Burnham's character. Burnham's relationship with former flame, Cleveland Booker, continues to be complicated and evolves in the upcoming season.

Sonequa Martin-Green is taking her last ride as Captain Michael Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery season 5. As the series lead and a producer, Martin-Green has portrayed a revolutionary Star Trek heroine, taking Burnham from mutineer to Captain in Discovery's 5 seasons.

In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, Captain Burnham leads the USS Discovery on a treasure hunt for an ancient galactic power, which is sought after by new foes Moll (Eve Harlow) and L'ak (Elias Toufexis), as well as rival Starfleet Captain Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie). Burnham also reunites with her former flame, Cleveland Booker (David Ajala...

Players can spend quality time with Arthur before the end of RDR2. Find a scenic spot like Horseshoe Overlook to reflect on Arthur's journey and enjoy the peaceful moments before his last ride. Say hello to everyone in town, spread kindness, and engage in conversations with NPCs to leave a positive impact on the world as Arthur's final act.

The final moments of Red Dead Redemption 2 can be pretty intense, so it's nice to take some time for Arthur before heading into the final mission. Players really get to know everything about RDR2's characters throughout - their secrets, their pasts, their hopes, and eventually, their ends. As a result, it hurts to say goodbye, even if they already know what's going to happen.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the ending of RDR2.]

It should come as no surprise, since he's basically given a death sentence early on, but Arthur eventually succumbs to tuberculosis or gets into a gang fight,...

Scoot McNairy (Argo), Julia Sweeney (Pulp Fiction), and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott have joined the cast of Cowgirl’s Last Ride, led by Oscar-winner Geena Davis.

Hanway Films is handling the film and will take it to the upcoming American Film Market. The film is directed by Leena Yadav, whose debut feature film, Parched, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015. Her 2018 feature Rajma Chawal, which screened at London, was snapped up by Netflix.

Cowgirl’s Last Ride is the latest production from Susan Cartsonis and Suzanne Farwell, the producers behind films such as What Women Want and The Holiday. The pair will produce with their Resonate Entertainment partner Brent Emery, with whom they made the recent Amazon pic Sitting In Bars With Cake. The screenplay was penned by Kris Hunt.

Film’s synopsis reads: We follow an unorthodox retired Texas cowgirl named Fay (Davis), who after battling against the...

It was the end of an era yesterday at Walt Disney World as the Florida theme park shut down its popular Splash Mountain attraction to star work on its replacement, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Orlando-area revamp will open in late 2024, though an official date has not been set.

At Walt Disney World yesterday, throngs of fans gathered before Splash Mountain was even open to get one last ride. When the velvet rope dropped , a wave of people moved toward the familiar clay-colored hillock.

The final rope drop to Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom pic.twitter.com/NnMJMK9rFP

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In fact, Splash Mountain saw a record wait time of 220 minutes yesterday, according to Thrill Data. That’s just above the previous record of 210 minutes in 2020, according to the site.

They were still there 12 hours later. As the ride began to close, a crowd encircled...

Disney's D23 Expo is happening in Anaheim, California, this weekend, showing new footage and releasing information about upcoming films and TV series. One of the big titles that fans are excited about is "Indiana Jones 5." In addition to the trailer, new footage was shown during the film panel, giving us more details about the fifth film in the series that started back in 1981 with "Raiders of the Lost Ark." 

/Film's Ethan Anderton was on site at D23 Expo today, where Harrison Ford got emotional while thanking the audience after first footage from the film premiered. "I'm proud to say this one is fantastic. And this is one of the reasons," the actor said, pointing to co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Ford also seemed to officially confirm that this is the last time he'll be reprising the role. "This is it. I will not fall down for you again," he told audiences,...

Joe Walsh’s James Gang will reunite for “one last ride” with help from Dave Grohl at the all-star, Ohio-themed VetsAid 2022 concert. Nine Inch Nails, the Breeders, and the Black Keys are also set to perform at the show, set for Nov. 13 at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena.

The James Gang trio of Joe Walsh, bassist Dale Peters, and drummer Jim Fox — the same lineup behind the hits “Funk #49” and “Walk Away” — will reunite for the first time in over 15 years for the sixth annual VetsAid concert, which Walsh started in 2017 to...

The Undertaker will rise once more for a tribute at the upcoming pay-per-view “WWE Survivor Series,” which this November marks 30 years since his WWF debut. Along the way, there have been championships, the WrestleMania “Streak” and a ton of Tombstones.

So yeah, we had some questions for the professional-wrestling legend, whose real name is Mark Calaway, when we spoke early during what WWE has informally dubbed Undertaker Appreciation Month and officially titled “30 Days of the Dead Man.”

Below, read our November Q&a with the (dead) man himself.

TheWrap: What is your current status as an in-ring wrestler? Is it officially retired? Are we going with that?

The Undertaker: I’m going with it, but I work for a man by the name of Vince McMahon, whose motto is ‘Never say never.’ And I’ll kind of leave that there. In my eyes, yeah, I am officially retired.

TheWrap:...

Naomi Watts in ‘Penguin Bloom’ (Photo credit: Hugh Stewart.)

Glendyn Ivin’s Penguin Bloom, the adaptation of Bradley Trevor Greive and Cameron Bloom’s novel starring Naomi Watts, The Walking Dead’s Andrew Lincoln and Jacki Weaver, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The drama produced by Emma Cooper, Watts and Made Up Stories’ Bruna Papandrea, Jodi Matterson and Steve Hutensky is among 50 features in the line-up.

The festival’s 45th edition will run from September 10–19, a combination of physical, socially-distanced screenings, drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences and industry talks.

Penguin Bloom’s selection is another welcome boost for Australian cinema after the news that Roderick MacKay’s The Furnace will have its world premiere in the Horizons section of the Venice International Film Festival.

Scripted by Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps, the film follows Watts as Sam Bloom, a young Sydney...

The Undertaker appears to be finally hanging up the boots, as the legendary WWE Superstar has just announced he has "no desire" to ever compete in a wrestling ring again. The veteran performer, whose real name is Mark Calaway, has been the subject of the new five-part docuseries, Undertaker: The Last Ride on WWE Network. In the newly-debuted final episode, the Undertaker revealed that his WrestleMania 36 match against A.J. Styles from earlier this year has left him with the perfect opportunity to ride off into the sunset.

"At this point in my career, I have no desire to get back in the ring. I'm at a point, it's time this cowboy really rides away," the 55-year-old said on The Last Ride. "There's nothing left for me to conquer or accomplish. The game has changed. It's time for new guys to come up. The time just seems right."

Additionally, the Undertaker...

Get ready to say goodbye to the First Son of Texas.

In the official trailer for the second and final season of AMC’s “The Son,” which is exclusive to TheWrap, Eli McCullough is dealing with a whole mess of family trouble both in his past and his present. And then the Pierce Brosnan-led Western drama goes and drops another timeline into the mix to stir the pot even more during its final batch of episodes.

Watch the video above.

Here’s the official description for Season 2, per AMC:

Eli McCullough (Pierce Brosnan) will stop at nothing to secure his legacy against the backdrop of the nascent oil industry of 1917. His tools are deceit, fraud and murder — weapons he wields with the effortless skill of the Comanche warrior he once was. But the biggest challenge he faces will be quelling a civil war under his own roof, triggered by...

Glendyn Ivin (Photo credit: Sam Chiplin).

Glendyn Ivin was in Glasgow shooting the BBC/ABC psychological thriller The Cry last year when he got a call from his Us agent.

UTA’s Bec Smith wanted to know if the director was still interested in a screen adaptation of Penguin Bloom, an Australian book by Bradley Trevor Greive which he had read several years earlier.

He sure was: He’d been very moved by the story of Samantha Bloom, a young Sydney woman who broke her back after a railing snapped and she fell head-first six metres onto a concrete floor while holidaying with her family in Thailand in 2013.

After being diagnosed as a paraplegic, she slipped into depression and hopelessness until her son Noah found a frail, injured magpie chick. By caring for the little bird, which the family named Penguin for her black and white plumage, she regained her strength and confidence.

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Buckle up, Supernatural fans! The long-running CW drama is approaching the finish line for its 15th and Final season.

Supernatural Season 15 was confirmed by The CW back in January 2019, obviously to no one's surprise. However, it turns out that the Winchesters aren't going to live forever, since we would later learn that said fifteenth season will be the final one for the long-running genre series, set for a 20-episode run.

Believe it or not, Supernatural is the longest-running genre series in American broadcast television history. The series is also the last remaining vestige of The WB network, which merged with Upn in 2006 to create The CW network as we know it today.

Check out our recent interview with Ruth Connell, aka Rowena.

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Supernatural returns on Thursday, January 16th with Episode 9 of the season, titled "The Trap." Check out the synopsis...

Sam...

Follow the gripping true story of the 2008 attack on the Taj Hotel in the new trailer for Hotel Mumbai. The drama stars a unique ensemble that includes Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, with Anupam Kher, and Jason Isaacs.

Hotel Mumbai recounts the siege of the hotel by terrorists in Mumbai. Refusing to leave their guests, hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families. Catch Hotel Mumbai in theaters March 22, 2019!

A gripping true story of humanity and heroism, Hotel Mumbai vividly recounts the 2008 siege of the famed Taj Hotel by a group of terrorists in Mumbai, India. Among the dedicated hotel staff is the renowned chef Hemant Oberoi (Anupam Kher) and a waiter who choose to risk their lives to protect their guests. As the world watches on, a desperate couple is forced to make unthinkable...

It’s time once more for Wrestlemania the biggest professional wrestling and sports entertainment event for fans and performers that there is. This year the event is held in Orlando, the home of Nxt – where a lot of the current roster of superstars got their start -and as usual (at least on paper) the card doesn’t seem that great. But that’s the thing with the WWE’s biggest pay per view, there’s always surprises: especially when it comes to Wrestlemania moments….

We’ve already covered the kick-off pre-show, so onto the main event, hosted by The New Day, who kick off proceedings with a typical New Day promo – only this time they’re dressed like Final Fantasy characters (gotta get that video game sponsorship money right?) Though you have to give it to Big E for the double-entendre, hacker-centric joke about “pulling levers” then staring at Xavier Woods!

Greig Fraser.

Australian Dp Greig Fraser is the toast of the cinematography world, having earned the Theatrical Award for best cinematography at the recent Asc awards in La for his work on 'Lion'..

Fraser, who.s also nominated for an Oscar, has had a whirlwind twelve months in which he.s shot three films: 'Lion', Disney.s 'Rogue One' and 'Mary Magdalene'. 'Magdalene' saw him reunite with 'Lion' director Garth Davis on a film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara.

If chatted with the cinematographer, whose credits include early shorts by David Michôd and Nash Edgerton as well as features such as 'Killing Them Softly' and 'Bright Star', on the phone from Mexico City.

What are you shooting in Mexico?

I.m doing a commercial for PlayStation, the second I.ve done down here in Mexico City. I did one a few...

Greig Fraser.

Australian Dp Greig Fraser is the toast of the cinematography world, having earned the Theatrical Award for best cinematography at the recent Asc awards in La for his work on 'Lion'..

Fraser, who.s also nominated for an Oscar, has had a whirlwind twelve months in which he.s shot three films: 'Lion', Disney.s 'Rogue One' and 'Mary Magdalene'. 'Magdalene' saw him reunite with 'Lion' director Garth Davis on a film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara.

If chatted with the cinematographer, whose credits include early shorts by David Michôd and Nash Edgerton as well as features such as 'Killing Them Softly' and 'Bright Star', on the phone from Mexico City.

What are you shooting in Mexico?

I.m doing a commercial for PlayStation, the second I.ve done down here in Mexico City. I did one a few...

In the ninth episode of Timeless, "Last Ride of Bonnie & Clyde," we get a peek into the world of the infamous bank-robbing duo after Flynn travels back to 1934. The gang must follow him and snag the necklace that he's after before he gets a chance. But when they find the necklace -- which is a key to something they've yet to discover -- around Bonnie's neck, they must hurry to find a way to grab it and bring it home. Will they succeed in their mission? Read on to find out.

Looking for some EC Comics-style horror to stuff in your stocking this holiday season? Arrow Video's Creepshow 2 Blu-ray comes out on December 13th in both a limited edition set and a special edition, and the final lists of bonus features have now been revealed for each item to help you decide whether or not to add them to your wish list this winter.

From Arrow Video: "Time to reveal the final specs for Creepshow 2! Check them our in full below and order copies via the following links...

Us pre-order links

Order the Limited Edition set (Limited to 3,000): http://bit.ly/2cppEfq

Order the Special Edition: http://amzn.to/2eFiJBc

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When The Curtain Goes Up The Terror Begins

Horror titans George A. Romero...

The Cinema Audio Society has announced the nominees for the 52nd Annual Cas Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2015 in six categories and the Cas Technical Achievement Award Nominations. "The Hateful Eight" joins "Bridge of Spies," "Mad Max: Fury Road," "The Revenant," and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in the Motion Picture - Live Action category.

In the animated category, nominees were .The Good Dinosaur,. .Hotel Transylvania 2,. .Inside Out,. .Minions. and .The Peanuts Movie..

Winners will be revealed on February 20th. Here are the nominees of the 52nd annual Cinema Audio Society Awards:

Motion Picture . Live Action

.Bridge of Spies.

Production Mixer: Drew Kunin

Re-recording Mixer: Andy Nelson, Cas

Re-recording Mixer: Gary Roger Rydstrom, Cas

Scoring Mixer: Thomas Vicari, Cas

Adr Mixer: Bobby Johanson, Cas

Foley Mixer: Chris Manning

.The Hateful Eight.

Production Mixer: Mark Ulano, Cas

Re-recording Mixer: Michael Minkler, Cas

Re-recording Mixer: Chris Minkler

Scoring Mixer:...

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There has been tons of speculation as to the “Last Ride” for the Undertaker. Who the Dead Man’s final opponent will be be has been analyzed and guessed at, and frankly there are plenty of solid options, though Brock Lesnar remains the most likely. Sting, Kane, and several other vets and former foes would also make sense.

That said, what has not really been discussed nearly as much is what form The Undertaker’s final match will take. Over the years, Taker has been associated with a number of gimmick matches – special bout types that have in many cases become part of the Dead Man’s overall mythos. Some of these have become big enough to have outgrown the association with Taker himself – Hell in a Cell for one – while others have only ever been brought out when the Undertaker is involved.

Given the history of the occasion,...

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Live from the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York, it’s SummerSlam 2015!

Lilian Garcia introduces host Jon Stewart and we’re under way! He drops a Beastie Boys reference and hypes up the show. ‘I’ve spent sixteen years talking about politics, it’s nice to be back in reality’. WWE? Reality? This is clearly a WWE-scripted intro, then. Huge boos for Cena’s name. This crowd is going to eat him alive. Mick Foley is brought out- cheap pops imminent…yup, there it is. They riff with each other for a while and it doesn’t really go anywhere. Still, nice to see Foley and Stewart looks up for this.

After the customary video package, it’s time for our first match…

Sheamus Vs. Randy Orton

Good choice for an opener. Orton went for an Rko early, but Sheamus bailed and cut a ringside promo and fans looking stupid.

Hugo Weaving has been named as this year's CinefestOZ 2015 Screen Legend with today's launch of the festival's program.

Weaving will be recognised for his achievements as an Australian actor at the Festival.s Gala Night on 29 August at which Australia.s biggest film prize, the CinéfestOZ $100,000 Film Prize, is also awarded to an outstanding Australian film.

.Hugo Weaving is one of Australia's most celebrated actors and a passionate supporter of Australia film, television and theatre in and outside of his work. .

His credits include Stephan Elliott.s classic The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert; Jocelyn Moorhouse.s Proof and The Dressmaker opposite fellow Australian Judy Davis; Rowan Woods acclaimed drama, Little Fish alongside Cate Blanchett and Sam Neill; .Mystery Road directed by upcoming filmmaker Ivan Sen; Strangerland directed by first time director Kim Farrant opposite Nicole Kidman which screened at Sydney Film Festival and Sundance; Glendyn Ivin.s...

Hong Sang-soo's Right Now, Wrong Then.The lineup for the 2015 festival has been revealed, including new films by Hong Sang-soo, Andrzej Zulawski, Chantal Akerman, Athina Rachel Tsangari, and others, alongside retrospectives and tributes dedicated to Sam Peckinpah, Michael Cimino, Bulle Ogier, and much more.Piazza GRANDERicki and the Flash (Jonathan Demme, USA)La belle saison (Catherine Corsini, France)Le dernier passage (Pascal Magontier, France)Der staat gegen Fritz Bauer (Lars Kraume, Germany)Southpaw (Antoine Fuqua, USA)Trainwreck (Judd Apatow, USA)Jack (Elisabeth Scharang, Austria)Floride (Philippe Le Guay, France)The Deer Hunter (Michael Cimino, UK/USA)Erlkönig (Georges Schwizgebel, Switzerland)Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre (Philippe Falardeau, Canada)Bombay Velvet (Anurag Kashyap, India)Pastorale cilentana (Mario Martone, Italy)La vanite (Lionel Baier, Switzerland/France)The Laundryman (Lee Chung, Taiwan)Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, USA) I pugni ni tasca (Marco Bellocchio, Italy)Heliopolis (Sérgio Machado, Brazil)Amnesia (Barbet Schroeder,...

A rep for the WWE tells TMZ Sports, "There is no excuse for a 20-year-old grown man to assault an 18-month old child, no matter what. Using a flimsy excuse about emulating a wrestling maneuver does not absolve Brandon Hoffman of this abhorrent crime. The death of Bryson Shoemaker is a tragedy, and WWE offers its condolences to the child’s mother, Sierra Shoemaker."A Pennsylvania man killed an 18-month-old boy ... when he slammed the...

The Sessions writer-director Ben Lewin is attached to helm Blue Rose, a biopic about the self-described .sex crazed. Australian composer and pianist Percy Grainger.

La-based Jeffrey Walker will return to Oz a to direct Dance Academy: The Comeback., a spin-off of Werner Film Productions. popular TV series, which will follow a young ballerina who dreams of being a star.

Following Ruin and Hail, Amiel Courtin-Wilson is to write, produce and direct Hawkwood, a thriller set in the backwaters of Africa which tells of ageing mercenary.s journey from chaos to grace.

These are among 16 feature projects which are receiving more than $620,000 in development funding from Screen Australia.

Lewin will write Blue Rose with Wain Fimeri for producers Chryssy Tintner, Jan Eymann, Judi Levine and Arclight.s Mark Lazarus and Gary Hamilton. His next film is Us indie romantic drama Purple Hearts, which will star Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez...

The striking landscape of remote Australia frames the story of Chook, a ten-year-old boy curious to discover his identity, on the run with his father, in Glendyn Ivin’s Last Ride. Ivin and cinematographer Greig Fraser’s widescreen location photography is stunning, it would be difficult for the most imaginative set designer or CGI wizard in Hollywood to conjure this otherworldly scenery, yet the actors deliver nuanced performances, the intimacy of their emotional struggle never swallowed by the majesty of their surroundings.>> - Stela Jelincic...

The striking landscape of remote Australia frames the story of Chook, a ten-year-old boy curious to discover his identity, on the run with his father, in Glendyn Ivin’s Last Ride. Ivin and cinematographer Greig Fraser’s widescreen location photography is stunning, it would be difficult for the most imaginative set designer or CGI wizard in Hollywood to conjure this otherworldly scenery, yet the actors deliver nuanced performances, the intimacy of their emotional struggle never swallowed by the majesty of their surroundings.>> - Stela Jelincic...

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Earlier this year, wrestling fans were shocked beyond belief on multiple occasions, as the events surrounding the Daniel Bryan situation at the Royal Rumble leading to WrestleMania unfolded and, of course, when The Deadman went on his presumed Last Ride.  Unpredictable moments have been a staple of entertainment for as long as drama has existed.  Climactic plot twists were themes in literature that found their way to the stage and, ultimately, were adopted by professional wrestling when it stopped being a legitimate sport and morphed into what we know it to be today.

So, what are the most shocking results in modern wrestling lore?

10. Andre The Giants Becomes Champion; Sells Title To Million Dollar Man (The Main Event, February 1988)

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It was a simpler time, the 1980s. Insider news was reserved for a select few. Kayfabe still reigned supreme over the wrestling industry. Championships changed hands so...

The marketing for The Expendables 3 may hint that this will be the geriatric action franchise’s “Last Ride,” but if the movie manages to make as much money as the last two installments, I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a fourth outing. So, once the likes of Rambo, the Terminator, John McClane, Blade, He-Man, Han Solo, George Wallace, Zorro, and a host of other action movie icons have shared the screen, how do you go bigger for another sequel? Why, you add James Bond, of course!

In a recent interview with Coming Soon, Pierce Brosnan – who played the iconic super spy four times from 1995 to 2002 – revealed that he would love to hop on board the Expendables franchise, and has even had casual talks with producer Avi Lerner about it:

“I said to Avi Lerner, ‘If it works out and you have a good script, Avi, you know...

A movie based on the Tony-winning Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone is being developed as a Canadian-Australian co-production.

Geoffrey Rush, who played the character known as Man in the Chair in the Australian stage production, is set to reprise the role in the film, which will be directed by Fred Schepisi.

A tongue-in-cheek tribute to the golden era of Broadway musicals, Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, the plot sees a musical literally bursting to life in the man.s living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love.

The lead Canadian producer is Rhombus Media.s Niv Fichman, whose credits include Silk, Enemy, Blindness, The Red Violin and Antiviral.

Aussie producer Antonia Barnard has confirmed her involvement .in the early stages.. Also aboard is producer Raquelle David, who spent six months with Fichman in Toronto last year developing the project,...

Any list of must-watch films is likely to be so arbitrary and subjective that it buys plenty of arguments, and so it proves with the Taste of Cinema website.s compilation on Australian cinema.

Its selection of 20 Essential Australian Films You Need To Watch overlooks many classics and more than a few stand-outs of the past 30 years.

Writer Liam Clark, a film/literature/music student in Sydney, acknowledges the first-ever feature length film was The Story Of The Kelly Gang in 1906. He then observes, .Since then, antipodean auteurs of the screen have been weaving their imagerial visions into challenging portraits of Outback Australia, racism, crime and hauntingly beautiful stories..

The list omits everything produced before 1971 and there are some questionable choices.

His Essential 20: Strictly Ballroom (1992), Sweetie (1989), Mad Max (1979), Gallipoli (1981), Muriel.s Wedding (1994), Lantana (2001), Snowtown (2011), The Dish (2000), Candy (2006), Dogs in Space (1986), Somersault (2004), Shine (1986), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the...

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The Undertaker entered WrestleMania 30 with his unprecedented 21-0 undefeated streak intact, yet shockingly exited a beaten man. More controversial than the defeat itself though is the man that represents that 1 in 21 and 1; Brock Lesnar.

The mere thought of someone putting an end to Taker’s 21 year reign of dominance is already an unthinkable thought; the very notion of it happening is something the WWE Universe nonchalantly laughs off every year regardless of how relentlessly they impose the possibility. If it were to end it seemingly would have gone to a legend or full-time talent with something to gain. Instead, the accolade of streak breaker has gone to a part time superstar and former Ufc Champion indifferent towards professional wrestling. Brock is definitely an entertaining athlete, but nowadays he’s mostly involved for the money.

All of this most certainly paints Brock as a choice from left field, but...

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For the 23+ years that The Undertaker has been contracted by WWE, he has to yet to lose at a WrestleMania. What started out as a simple string of victories against the likes of Jimmy Snuka and King Kong Bundy has escalated into one of the most coveted aspects of contemporary wrestling, and with the streak sitting at an unbelievable 21-0, speculation surrounding its continuation seems to run rampant around this time of year.

Some matches, like the ones contested earlier in his career, were not exactly tough ones from which to emerge victorious – Taker was riding the crest of a wave and was in physically impressive shape, cutting an intimidating figure with his career ahead of him, but as the streak grows the competition seems to get tougher and the near falls get even closer. Over the past ten years, WWE has become famous for always inserting one...

Glendyn Ivin is a huge fan of Peter Weir.s Gallipoli but he has resisted the temptation to revisit Weir.s seminal 1981 movie since he was hired to direct the Nine Network miniseries Gallipoli. .I love that film; it.s one of the reasons I became a filmmaker,. Ivin told If on Monday during a recce for the eight-hour production which starts shooting in and near Melbourne on March 17. .But I have avoided watching it again because we are doing a very different story..

In keeping with this fresh take on the saga of the young Aussies who fought in the legendary WW1 campaign, Ivin said he and his DoP Germain McMicking will shoot the film in a style which is far from a traditional drama.

The screenplay is by Christopher Lee (Howzat! Kerry Packer.s War, Paper Giants, Rush, Police Rescue), adapted from the best-selling book by Les Carlyon.

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“At Survivor Series, you will bear witness to the Elimination Chamber!”- The words of Eric Bischoff, long seen as the creator of the Elimination Chamber Match- he isn’t, by the way- on October 21st 2002.

The scope of the Attitude Era in WWE is remembered and remarked upon, routinely regarded and revered for some of the most famous and infamous match creations in WWE history. Hell in a Cell, Last Man Standing, First Blood (adopted from Ecw) and Tables, Ladders & Chairs amongst others. However, perhaps WWE’s greatest match creation of recent times came shortly thereafter- when the blazing conflagration of Stone Cold & The Rock had quelled into dying embers.

It is something WWE has lacked, in recent years, a fresh, powerful new match type to get the fans’ juices flowing. In fact, one could argue that the success of the Elimination Chamber has left a curse upon WWE,...

Paul Walker’s family will hold a private funeral for he recently deceased star of Fast & Furious this weekend.

Paul Walker Fans Gather For Informal Memorial

Walker, 40, died Nov. 30 alongside his friend Roger Rodas in a car accident, and fans have been reeling form his death. Thousands gathered at the southern California crash site Sunday, Dec. 8 for an informal memorial and car cruise in honor of Walker, a car enthusiast who was in town for a charity car show benefitting his charity Reach Out Worldwide (Roww).

Paul Walker Slideshow: 'Fast & Furious' & 'Varsity Blues' Star. Dead At 40

Mourners began leaving flowers, DVDs, candles and other gifts or tokens at the crash site since Walker’s death. Friend and co-star Tyrese Gibson visited site on Sunday, Dec. 1 and took a piece of the wreckage with him to remember his friend, and Vin Diesel addressed fans gathered there after attending a...

Jameson Witty, an 18-year-old man living in Southern California has been arrested for steeling a piece of the wreckage from the car accident that resulted in Paul Walker’s death.

Jameson Witty Allegedly Stole Piece Of Porsche

Witty was reportedly driving behind the tow truck carrying the remains of the Porsche which erupted into flames, killing Walker and the driver, friend of Walker, Roger Rodas. Witty exited his vehicle when the truck was stopped at a red light and allegedly grabbed a piece of the wreckage off the back of the tow truck on Saturday when the remains were being moved by the police.

“A witness saw a male exit a vehicle that was following the tow truck…The male grabbed apiece of the wrecked Porsche off the tow truck bed,” the Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department said Friday.

They were able to track down Witty and reportedly found a...

Paul Walker’s legacy in death is proving to be far more than his film resume, as stories such as his generosity towards an Iraq War soldier and his wife who were ring shopping in Los Angeles.

Paul Walker Bought Ring For Iraq Vet, Wife

Roughly 10 years ago, Walker was browsing in a Santa Barbara jewelry store when he witnessed the couple searching for a ring they couldn't afford. The then-30-year-old actor, who’d starred in the first two Fast & Furious films at that point, subtly offered to help.

"The groom was just back from duty in Iraq, and he was going to be deployed again soon and wanted to buy a wedding ring, but he said he just could not afford it," saleswoman Irene King told CNN. "I don't think the soldier realized how expensive those rings are, about $10,000."

"Walker called the manager over and said, 'Put that girl's ring on my tab,...

Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, Paul Walker’s girlfriend of seven years, broke down upon hearing of his fatal crash as she waited for him to return from his joyride at the Reach Out Worldwide charity event.

Paul Walker's Girlfriend Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell

Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, had been dating Walker since she was 16 and he was 33. She had recently become somewhat of a surrogate mother for his daughter Meadow Walker – who had recently moved in with them in California. Both she and Meadow were present at the charity event when Walker got into the Porsche Carrera Gt with Roger Rodas.

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Five minutes after Walker and Rodas took off, the sounds of the crash could be heard by those at the fundraiser, including Reach Out Worldwide engineer Jim Torp, whose son made his way over to scene of the accident.

Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell Collapsed, Told Meadow About Crash

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Paul Walker’s autopsy report was released on Wednesday by the Los Angeles country coroner’s office on Wednesday after it was put on a one-day security hold by investigators on Tuesday.

Paul Walker Autopsy Report

The coroner’s office says that Walker, 40, died as a result of the “combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries.” The findings indicate that the Fast & Furious star’s death was due to both the impact of the Porsche Carrera Gt crashing into the light pole and the fire that engulfed it. A video of the fatal accident on Saturday in Valencia, Calif., shows that the car burst into flames 60 seconds after it struck the pole.

Roger Rodas, who is confirmed to have been driving the one foreign street racing car, died from “multiple traumatic injuries,” according to the coroner’s report.

Both Walker and Rodas’ deaths have been ruled accidental, and as the...

It’s lucky 13 for the fun and fabulous Coney Island Film Festival! That’s right, 2013 will see the 13th annual edition of this New York City staple that combines the fine art of filmmaking with the rambunctious art of sideshow performing on Sept. 20-22.

The fest opens on the 20th with the documentary More Than the Rainbow, a profile of Matt Weber, an NYC cab driver who moonlights as an art photographer. The film is directed by Dan Wechsler.

Other docs screening at the fest include the uplifting tale of A Clown’s Recovery, directed by Matthew Broomfield; the sports drama of One Wall: Kings of Coney Island, directed by Joe Glickman; the profile of a Coney Island legend in The Commander in Chief, directed by Jim McDonnell; the struggle of Bending Steel, directed by Dave Carroll; and World Circus, directed by Angela Snow.

But, there are also fiction films in the mix,...

On a pretty average Monday Night Raw this week there was one announcement that seemed to have the whole WWE universe buzzing.

The Undertaker would join Daniel Bryan and Kane in a Six Man Tag Match against the Shield in London on the 22nd of April.

This is a great move by the WWE that works for all parties. Here’s why…

Why This Works For The Undertaker

There is no doubt in anyone mind that The Undertaker draws. There is nobody- full time or part time- who can get the pops he does consistently in any location at any time. While the Iwc deride part timers like The Rock sometimes for the path they take come Wrestlemania time there are few who begrudge the Deadman coming back each Wrestlemania and stealing the show. So the idea of the Undertaker staying after the show of shows is darned exciting.

However,...

In just one minute Glendyn Ivin will make you cry. His promo for the New Zealand Fire Service (below) is so damn effective that I got dust in my eyes twice watching it in quick succession.For those unfamiliar, Ivin is an Australian director who we are big fans of here at Twitch. He won Cannes with Cracker Bag, directed Hugo Weaving's (still) career best performance in Last Ride, and has recently moved into acclaimed television, directing Puberty Blues, Offspring, and Beaconsfield, and is now gearing up to direct a massive Wwi miniseries in 2014....

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Screen Australia has found investment funding to back a new feature film: Backtrack.

It is the first major feature film or television project to receive funding from Screen Australia since last December, when the national screen agency revealed that it had committed its entire annual $42 milion budget within half a year.

While the funding for Backtrack surprised some in the industry, Screen Australia previously said the funding allocation was anticipated last December but only approved at the February 20 board meeting.

Backtrack is described as a spine-chilling supernatural thriller from writer/director Michael Petroni and producers Jamie Hilton (The Waiting City) and Antonia Barnard (Last Ride). The film follows a psychologist whose life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers his patients are all ghosts of people who died in an accident 20 years prior. Hilton said the film is expected to shoot mid-year, depending on cast availability.

Petroni also wrote the...