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Swiss filmmaker Fabrice Aragno (“Dimanche”) who served as Jean-Luc Godard’s multi-faceted collaborator and creative confidant for the better part of two decades, heads to Locarno for the world premiere of his latest feature “The Lake” (“Le Lac”).

It competes for Locarno’s top Golden Leopard in the fest’s main International Competition, bowing on Aug. 14.

Turning the minutia of life’s fleeting encounters into displays of visceral emotion, the project sees the filmmaker surrender further to the scene. Unburdened from heavy dialogue, the landscapes speak volumes and the middle-aged protagonists are left stoic, only their heavy expressions and agile frames holding the space between the tangible and divine as they handle a rugged five-day sailing race on a large lake.

“I entered the world of cinema because I see it, and feel it, as an art form at the crossroads of painting and photography (the image), music (sound and...

Ready for a bit of Swiss bliss on the big screen? The 78th edition of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival has you covered, once again showcasing a range of Swiss movies worth audiences’ attention.

Taking place Aug. 6-16, various sections at the fest will offer up homemade fare, in addition to its broad lineup of world and other premieres from around the world. And of course, the popular “Panorama Suisse” section will put the spotlight on “Swiss films that have enjoyed success at festivals, found an audience in cinemas, or are currently released in the country,” Locarno organizers highlight. “Film lovers from all over the world can thus find a taste of contemporary Swiss cinema.”

Will Locarno serve up more Swiss delicacies than you can likely catch, even if Bern-ing the midnight oil? Alps-solutely!

But if you want to avoid having Swiss cheese-like holes in your Locarno schedule, check out...

Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media is orchestrating a global launch for “The Bride,” a Thailand-Vietnam horror co-production that will begin its theatrical rollout with a Vietnam premiere on Aug. 29.

The film, produced by Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment, has secured distribution deals across multiple territories, with Australia and New Zealand set to release the film on the same date as its Vietnam debut through Infinity Entertainment.

Additional theatrical deals are in place for Taiwan (MovieCloud), North America (Eastern Edge Films), and Latin America (Delta Films Sac), with releases expected across these territories in September. Thailand will serve as the final stop in the global theatrical rollout.

Directed by Lee Thongkham and produced by Hang Trinh, “The Bride” follows a young Vietnamese woman engaged to her wealthy Thai boyfriend. Her visit to his rural hometown in Thailand turns terrifying when she encounters the ghostly presence of a bride after trying...

The Lighthousestar Willem Dafoe is reportedly eying a part in Robert Eggers' next feature - Werwulf.

Per Bloody Disgusting, Dafoe is reportedly in talks to star in Eggers' next period horror film, Werwulf, alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, who have also been tapped for the project. The film is slated to take place in 13th century England and be written with Old English dialogue. Werwulf will be directed by Eggers, who will be co-writing and co-producing along with The Northman co-writer and frequent Björk collaborator, Sjón.

Announced back in January following the success of Eggers' Nosferatu, Werwulf has already been set for a release date of Christmas Day in 2026. Just days ago, it was confirmed that Taylor-Johnson and Depp would be reuniting for the film, both of whom previously shared the silver screen in Nosferatu alongside Nicholas Hoult, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Bill Skarsgård, and Willem Dafoe. Nosferatu was...

He's faced Alphas (28 Years Later), Rhinos (Kraven The Hunter), vampires (Nosferatu), and years of media lines asking whether or not he'll ever play James Bond, but for his next move, it looks like Aaron Taylor-Johnson is preparing to dance with the devil in the pale (full-)moonlight. Per Variety's reporting, the English actor is set to reunite with Nosferatu director Robert Eggers on the filmmaker's upcoming 13th century-set horror joint Werwulf. And, what's more, fellow Eggers alumni Lily-Rose Depp is in talks to join him.

Set to immerse cinemagoers in a meticulously detailed period setting once again, Werwulf — co-written by Eggers alongside Icelandic poet and The Northman scribe Sjón — is currently slated for release on Christmas Day 2026 stateside, meaning we'll likely see the movie hit British shores sometime in early 2027. In terms of what to expect from the movie however, beyond Eggers' now-customary era-accurate language and, presumably, a werewolf of some description,...

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to star in Werwulf. The 35-year-old actor will reunite with director Robert Eggers on the motion picture, after sources confirmed to Deadline that Taylor-Johnson has signed up for the movie.And the insider also revealed Lily Rose-Depp is in talks to appear alongside him. Both Taylor-Johnson and Rose-Depp previously teamed up with Eggers for 2024 gothic horror film Nosferatu. Eggers will helm Werwulf, which is slated to be released on Christmas Day 2026 in the US. While plot details are yet to be revealed, the motion picture is expected to be a 13th century werewolf horror movie.But it is known that Eggers has reunited with his The Northman collaborator Sjón for the script. In January, insiders told the Hollywood Reporter that the story will be set in 13th century England, with dialogue "true to the time period".Translations and annotations will be provided for those who don't understand Old English,...

Robert Eggers will be following up Nosferatu with Werwulf for Focus Features, and Variety reports tonight that Nosferatu star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has signed onto the project.

Additionally, Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu) is currently in talks to join the film as well.

Set in the 13th century and being described as a medieval horror movie, Robert Eggers’ Werwulf will howl its way into theaters from Focus Features on Christmas Day 2026.

The filmmaker co-wrote the screenplay for Werwulf alongside Sjón, the Icelandic poet and novelist who previously co-wrote the Viking movie The Northman with Eggers. Sjón has also been announced as the co-writer for a new Labyrinth movie being directed by Eggers.

Chris Columbus, who produced Nosferatu, is on board to produce Werwulf.

While Universal hasn’t had much success with their recent attempts to bring classic monsters back to life for today’s audiences, with this year’s Wolf Man performing poorly at the box office,...

Robert Eggers is getting the wheels in motion on his next film Werwulf as sources have confirmed to Deadline that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to star in the Focus Features pic with Lily Rose-Depp in talks to join the pic. Eggers will direct and co-wrote the script with The Northman‘s Sjón. Pic is getting a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America.

Focus Features is producing and financing. Both Eggers and Sjón will produce alongside Focus Features, with Maiden Voyage’s Chris and Eleanor Columbus executive producing.

While plot details are currently under wraps, based on the title, the film will likely revolve around the mythical monster.

Both Taylor-Johnson and Depp starred in Eggers’ most recent pic Nosferatu, which became the directors biggest hit to date. Taylor-Johnson was most recently seen in 28 Years Later.

Nexus Point News was first to report the castings.

Lifetime will tear through three “Ripped From the Headlines” films this September.

The network has set consecutive debuts for Saturdays in September for (working title) A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story starring Keana Lyn Bastidas, Jon McLaren and veteran star Marilu Henner on Sept. 13; The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson starring Sam Trammell, Ashley Jones, Brielle Robillard and Steve Byers on Sept. 20; and I Was a Child Bride: the Courtney Stodden Story starring Holly J. Barrett as Stodden, Doug Savant as her actor husband Doug Hutchinson, and Maggie Lawson as Stodden’s mother, Krista, on Sept. 27.

Lifetime confirmed the below details on the three projects, all of which were inspired by true life tales.

A Husband To Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story

A Husband to Die For: The Lisa Aguilar Story casts Bastidas as the title character, a newly-married “bright and loving woman” who is...

Former 20th Century Fox creative executive Mike Southerly will make his feature film writing and directorial debut with “Where We Meet.”

The indie romantic comedy, from Fishbowl, will star Madison Shamoun and Jake Short.

The official logline of “Where We Meet” reads, “When a Black conservative (Shamoun) and a white liberal (Short) meet by chance on an LA hiking trail, their ideological differences challenge everything they knew about themselves and turns an ordinary day into a winding, emotional journey. One that challenges their beliefs, sparks an unexpected connection and changes them both in ways they never imagined.”

Southerly has more than 30 years of experience in motion picture advertising. As executive vice president of creative advertising at 20th Century Fox, he spearheaded global campaigns for “The Simpsons Movie” and the “X-Men” franchise. He also held a lead position at Trailer Park before joining forces with Jim Hale at Fishbowl in 2023.

Shamoun...

A new crop of tributes are entering the arena. Laura Marcus, Percy Daggs IV, Rada Rae and Jhaleil Swaby have joined the cast of Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on The Reaping.”

They join previously announced ensemble members Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, McKenna Grace, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, Jesse Plemons, Billy Porter, Lili Taylor, Ben Wang and Joseph Zada.

Laura Marcus stars as Silka, the career tribute from District 1. Later in 2025, Marcus will star in Netflix’s “Death By Lighting” as former U.S. president James Garfield’s daughter Mollie Garfield. She can currently be seen in the Hulu/Disney+ series “Andor” as Beela. Marcus previously starred as Elisabeth in “The Serpent Queen” for Starz, Jinx in BBC’s “Bad Education”, BBC’s “The Jetty” as Caitlin, Amazon Studios “The Devil’s Hour”, and her film starring roles include “The Great Escaper.”

Daggs...

Jhaleil Swaby is the latest new addition to the cast of the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping!

The actor, who most recently starred in Prime Video‘s The Lake, has joined the cast of the next installment in The Hunger Games franchise.

“Deadass on some hunger games shiii…...

Lionsgate has tapped Canadian actor-dancer Jhaleil Swaby to play Panache Barker, a ruthless District 1 career tribute, in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” the prequel that starts lensing in July under returning director Francis Lawrence. The studio’s latest casting move arrives weeks before production begins and ahead of the film’s planned 20 November 2026 theatrical launch.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ March 18 novel—which moved 1.5 million copies in its first week—the movie revisits the 50th Hunger Games, or Second Quarter Quell, set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteers in District 12. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Billy Ray returns alongside producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson to maintain franchise continuity.

Swaby joins a roster led by Australian newcomer Joseph Zada as a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, with Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove, Maya Hawke and Lili Taylor as past victors Wiress and Mags, and Ralph Fiennes reprising President Snow

. Veteran heavyweights Glenn Close and Billy Porter...

Exclusive: Jhaleil Swaby (The Lake) has been cast in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as Panache, a crude and aggressive career tribute from District 1, known for his arrogance and ruthlessness, sources confirm to Deadline. The film is set to premiere on November 20, 2026.

Based on the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins, the latest installment of the Hunger Games dystopian YA franchise revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch (Joseph Zada), a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who’s unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, featuring a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to battle for their lives.

In addition to Zada, the previously announced cast includes...

Yellow Veil Pictures has bought North America rights for Addison Heimann’s offbeat horror “Touch Me,” following its festival run at Sundance Midnight and SXSW.

“Touch Me” follows “two co-dependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world.” Olivia Taylor Dudley stars alongside Lou Taylor Pucci (“Evil Dead”) and Jordan Gavaris (“The Lake”) from a script from Heimann. It’s produced by Heimann, John Humber and David Lawson Jr and executive produced by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead for Rustic Films.

“’Touch Me’ is an astounding second feature,” said Yellow Veil Pictures Joe Yanick. “Addison is so playful in his stylistic choices and confident in allowing so many different ideas to bounce around form into a film that is in equal measure funny, sexy, weird, and bloody.”

Heimann said he’s “admired Yellow Veil...

Hollywood Thailand has inked a theatrical distribution deal with Commercial Films Siam for “Dream!,” an English-language musical that will hit cinemas across Thailand and the Southeast Asia region in December.

The production, directed by Paul Spurrier, marks the first Thai musical in over 50 years and is the first Thai film produced entirely in English. The project spent five years in development, six months in workshops and casting, and nine months filming across eight Thai provinces.

The musical features 10-year-old Amata “Manao” Masmalai in her breakout role as Lek, a young girl on a magical journey across Thailand to find a new family.

“We auditioned more than 200 young actors for the role of Lek,” said producer David Cluck. “What we found in Manao was something rare — honesty, emotional depth and natural musicality. She anchors the film with extraordinary grace.”

The film features an original orchestral score by Mickey Wongsathapornpat, played by the Siam Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra,...

Carry-On star Danielle Deadwyler is fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world in the first official trailer for 40 Acres, a new thriller from Magnolia Pictures.

Magnolia Pictures has released the first official trailer for 40 Acres, a new post-apocalyptic thriller starring Deadwyler as Hailey, a mother who is forced to teach her children how to fight and kill in an unforgiving world. In addition to Deadwyler, 40 Acres also stars Michael Greyeyes (Firestarter), Kataem O’Connor (Time Cut), Milcania Diaz-Rojas (Share), and Leenah Robinson (Monkey Beach). R.T. Thorne, best known for directing episodes of Kung Fu and The Lake, is making his feature directorial debut with 40 Acres. Thorne also co-wrote the script alongside Glenn Taylor. Check out the official trailer for 40 Acres below.

The official synopsis for 40 Acres reads: "After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving — even thriving — on a farm in the middle of nowhere.

On Monday 14 April 2025, BBC One broadcasts Escape to the Country!

The Lake District Season 25 Episode 48 Episode Summary

In the upcoming episode of “Escape to the Country,” titled “The Lake District,” viewers will follow the journey of a buyer who has cherished memories of the Lake District from childhood. Now, as an adult, she feels the time has come to turn her dream of living in this beautiful area into a reality.

Sonali Shah will guide her through a selection of charming cottages located in some of the Lake District’s most desirable villages. The episode promises to showcase stunning landscapes and unique properties, including a special mystery house that adds an exciting twist to the search.

As the buyer explores these picturesque homes, viewers can expect to see the beauty of the Lake District and hear about the buyer’s hopes and dreams for her future in this enchanting region.

Critics Are Calling Drop “Wildly Entertaining! An Edge Of Your Seat Thriller With Nonstop Clever Twists And Turns.” From Producers Of M3GAN, Producers Of A Quiet Place And The Director Of Happy Death Day.

Only In Theaters April 11th. This Spring, Everyone’S A Suspect.

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The St. Louis special advance screening is 7Pm on Tuesday, April 8th at the B&b Creve Coeur West Olive

Pass link: http://gofobo.com/yYrKQ07958

Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.

Rated PG-13.

Bad Date

First dates are nerve-wracking enough. Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal? Blood-chilling.

Director Christopher Landon returns to the thriller genre with the playful, keep-you-guessing intensity he perfected in the Happy Death Day films with this of-the-moment whodunnit where everyone in the vicinity is a suspect . . . or victim. Drop...

Exclusive: Aisling Bea, the BAFTA-winning writer behind This Way Up, Savanah Leaf, the BAFTA-winning filmmaker of Earth Mama, and Censor writer-director Prano Bailey-Bond are among the latest speakers added to Element Pictures’ upcoming Storyhouse, its Dublin-based screenwriting festival that celebrates storytellers and storytelling.

Writer-director Aislinn Clarke (Fréwaka), writer Cara Loftus (Spilt Milk), writer Courttia Newland, director Morgan Matthews, writer Richie Conroy and writer-director Tom Sullivan (Arracht) have also been added to the lineup for this year’s event, which will be held at the Irish capital’s Light House Cinema on April 3rd and 4th.

They’ll join previously announced speakers Peter Straughan, who is fresh off of his Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for Conclave, as well as Kenneth Lonergan, Laurie Nunn and Nia DaCosta.

The festival has also announced the hosts...

Universal Pictures has debuted a new trailer for Christopher Landon’s thriller ‘Drop.

First dates are nerve-wracking enough. Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal? Blood-chilling.

Director Christopher Landon returns to the thriller genre with the playful, keep-you-guessing intensity he perfected in the Happy Death Day films with this of-the-moment whodunnit where everyone in the vicinity is a suspect . . . or victim.

Related: Drop Review – SXSW 2025

Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, the breakout star of White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (It Ends with Us’ Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet becomes irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.

First dates are nerve-wracking enough without getting trolled by an unnamed stalker asking you to kill said date. But that’s just where Violet finds herself in Christopher Landon‘s new film Drop. From a script by Jillian Jacobs & Chris Roach, Drop is a thrilling whodunit coming soon from Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes.

Read the full synopsis below:

Violet is a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.

She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet’s young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die.

Julia Stiles is recalling working with Harvey Weinstein on a movie she says was “executed very poorly.”

The actress appeared on a recent episode of the Films To Be Buried with Brett Goldstein podcast, where she opened up about feeling “so slimy” during reshoots for her 2000 teen rom-com Down to You.

“It was a time when teen rom-coms were really popular,” she explained. “The director [Kris Isacsson] wrote the script. He was a first-time director and he was a very, very intelligent, capable guy. The script was very good. And then Harvey Weinstein got his hands on it and decided to capitalize on this trend. And it just became dumb.”

Stiles claimed the disgraced movie mogul and convicted sex offender was looking to capitalize on her past successful projects by adding in unnecessary scenes.

“They’re pouring money at it in stupid ways,” she said. “So when we went and did reshoots,...

Less than two months after its theatrical debut, Robert Eggers' Nosferatu has set its streaming release date, and it's sooner than you might think. The best part? An extended cut will also be available to stream, featuring even more footage of Bill Skarsgård's Count Orlok. Debuting on Christmas Day, 2024, the remake of the 1922 German classic managed to pull in $176.5 million at the box office, and was heralded by many as one of the best horror movies of the year.

Per The Wrap, Nosferatu will make its streaming debut on Peacock starting Feb. 21, which is less than a week away at the time of this writing. The extended cut will also be made available at that time, and features an additional four minutes of footage not seen in the 132-minute theatrical version. It might not seem like a lot, but honestly, we'll take all we can get of Eggers' fantastic vision,...

On Wednesday 12 February 2025, BBC One broadcasts Homes Under the Hammer!

Love Nest by the Lake Season 27: Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Homes Under the Hammer,” titled “Love Nest by the Lake,” promises to be an exciting watch. Set to air on BBC One, this episode features a beautiful plot of land in Staffordshire that sits right by the water. Dion is filled with enthusiasm as he explores this scenic location, likely imagining all the possibilities it holds for future homeowners.

Meanwhile, Jacqui finds herself facing a bit of a mystery in Norfolk. She is determined to crack the code of a safe that was left behind in a house. This adds an element of intrigue to the episode, as viewers will be curious to see what secrets the safe might hold and how it could affect the property’s value.

In another part of the show, Martin teams...

El thriller con sello Blumhouse llega en abril. © Universal Pictures

niversal Pictures acaba de revelar el primer tráiler y póster de La cita, el nuevo thriller dirigido por Christopher Landon y escrito por Jillian Jacobs y Chris Roach (Verdad o reto) para Blumhouse.

Violet, una joven madre viuda que lleva años sin salir con nadie, llega a un restaurante de lujo donde ha quedado con Henry y se siente aliviada al descubrir que este es mucho más encantador y guapo de lo que esperaba. Pero la química se resquebraja cuando Violet empieza a irritarse al recibir una serie de mensajes anónimos en su móvil que acaban aterrorizándola. Le ordenan que no hable con nadie y que siga las instrucciones que le da una figura encapuchada que le muestran las cámaras de seguridad instaladas en su casa. Si no lo hace, matará a su hijo pequeño y a su hermana, que está de canguro.

Tubi has slotted Thursday, February 6 for the premiere of The Z-Suite, its first in-house, live-action comedy series, starring Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls), Nico Santos (Superstore) and Madison Shamoun (The Lake). The eight-episode series will launch with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly each Thursday.

The Z-Suite is set at a boutique New York ad agency where generational divides see the established C-Suite and rising Gen Z employees collide. After a company decision spirals out of control, the agency’s reigning executives are pushed out and the Z-Suite employees are suddenly put in charge, ultimately testing both generations’ skills and patience.

In The Z-Suite, advertising maven Monica Marks (Graham) and her loyal right hand executive Doug Garcia (Santos) have long been at the top of the Madison Avenue world. But after a record scratch blunder, they are suddenly canceled, pushed out and replaced by the agency’s...

Actor Julia Stiles makes her directorial debut with romantic comedy Wish You Were Here. Here, have a trailer and a synopsis.

Julia Stiles made her name in hugely popular films like 10 Things I Hate About You, Down To You, Save the Last Dance and The Prince and Me. She went on to star in indie dramas like The Business of Strangers, before starring opposite Matt Damon in the Bourne franchise. In recent years she has appeared in films like Hustlers and, most recently Heather Graham’s Chosen Family. She has also worked on the small screen, starring in Amazon Original comedy series The Lake.

Now? She makes her directorial debut with romantic drama Wish You Were Here.

The cast for the feature includes Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jimmie Fails, Gabby Kono-Abdy, wirh Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey and Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer.

Stiles directs from a screenplay she co-wrote with Renée Carlino,...

Look, up… his name on Google.

Worldwide interest in David Corenswet skyrocketed after the Superman trailer was released on Dec. 19, the new film from James Gunn that stars the young actor as the famed man of steel. Corenswet, 31, may not be a household name like former Superman actors Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill, but he’s been a star on the rise over the past decade.

So, who is David Corenswet? Below, we list the five film and TV projects in which you’ve seen the new Superman in action — plus the one appearance you likely blocked from your memory.

Lady in the Lake (2024)

In the recent Apple TV+ limited series, a bearded Corenswet plays Allan Durst, the bereaved father of a young girl who is killed. In one stand-out scene, he angrily confronts Natalie Portman‘s journalist character, Maddie Schwartz, at a Hanukkah party and suggests that she’s...

It’s the holiday season which means tons of free time by the fire. If you’re looking to fill your time with horror, Vizio has left you a Pandora’s Box under the tree filled with all the most terrifying Free titles sure to keep your heart racing this December!

WatchFree+ will fill your season with shrieks of delight as you enjoy the chills of 13 horror classics, including Screambox’s #Amfad: All My Friends Are Dead and Santastein!

Also streaming for free are The Lake, Open Water, The Golem, The Crazies, Cube, Lake Placid, Stir of Echoes, An American Werewolf in London, Silent Hill: Revelation, and cult classic Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

WatchFree+ has thousands of free premium movies and shows that can be streamed on demand on Vizio TVs, or Anyone can enjoy titles like these and more using the Vizio mobile app! All you need is a free...

Exclusive: Beth Iley, an ex-senior development exec at Amazon Canada, is heading to Law & Order Toronto maker Lark Productions.

Iley takes on the newly-created VP, International Series Development post at the Vancouver-based outfit, which also makes the Toronto and Vancouver versions of The Real Housewives.

Based in Toronto, she is tasked with overseeing Lark’s international development and co-production strategy, reporting to President Erin Haskett and VP Scripted Series, Nicole Mendes. As part of Lark’s first-look distribution deal with Universal International Studios (Uis), which is a division of Universal Studio Group, Iley will also work closely with the studio’s scripted team to develop new projects. Uis has a minority stake in Lark.

At Amazon, Iley was responsible for a scripted slate that included Three Pines, starring Alfred Molina; The Lake, starring Julia Stiles and Jordan Gavaris; and upcoming The Sticky, for which she also served as EP for...

Iain Canning and Emile Sherman’s UK-Australian film and TV outfit See-Saw Films is exploring investment or a sale.

Screen’s sister publication Broadcast has learned the company has appointed M&a specialist investment bank Acf to assess its options.

Potential bidders have been made aware of the chance to acquire or invest in the business, though it is understood the process is at an early stage.

See-Saw had a turnover of £122.3m in 2023 according to documents filed at Companies House although this is not thought to represent all the elements of the business.

The company has produced films including...

Iain Canning and Emile Sherman’s UK-Australian film and TV outfit See-Saw Films is exploring investment or a sale.

Screen’s sister publication Broadcast has learned the company has appointed M&a specialist investment bank Acf to assess its options.

Potential bidders have been made aware of the chance to acquire or invest in the business, though it is understood the process is at an early stage.

See-Saw had a turnover of £122.3m in 2023 according to documents filed at Companies House although this is not thought to represent all the elements of the business.

The company has produced films including...

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Christopher Landon is reuniting with the folks at Blumhouse for another twisty thrill ride in Drop. Landon's collaborative history with the indie producing studio began with 2010's Paranormal Activity 2, becoming the Paranormal Activity franchise's primary writer for almost every subsequent installment, including directing the 2014 spinoff The Marked Ones, and though he was not part of the original final installment's team, but would return for Next of Kin. Beyond Paranormal Activity, Landon also made a name for himself with the Happy Death Day movies and Freaky, as well as the Netflix supernatural comedy We Have a Ghost.

In Drop, Landon tells the story of Violet, a widowed young mother going on her first date in years with a man named Henry at an upscale restaurant. Though things start off well, the night gradually takes a turn when an unknown person begins...

Prime Video today released the official trailer and key art for The Sticky, a fast-paced, dark comedy series from Blumhouse Television, inspired by a real-life heist that made global headlines in 2012, which saw more than $18 million worth of maple syrup stolen from Quebec’s national reserves.

From showrunners Brian Donovan and Ed Herro, The Sticky combines moments of culture-clash hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement, and heartbreaking drama. All six episodes premiere on Good December 6 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

The Sticky follows Ruth Landry (three-time Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale), a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves.

She teams up with the hot-tempered Bostonian mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos) and a mild-mannered French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million-dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus.

In the deliciously devious trailer,...

Prime Video today released the official trailer and key art for The Sticky, a fast-paced, dark comedy series from Blumhouse Television, inspired by a real-life heist that made global headlines in 2012, which saw more than $18 million worth of maple syrup stolen from Quebec’s national reserves. From showrunners Brian Donovan and Ed Herro, The Sticky combines moments of culture-clash hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement and heartbreaking drama. All six episodes premiere on December 6 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

The Sticky follows Ruth Landry (three-time Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale), a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with the hot-tempered Bostonian mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos), and a mild-mannered French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million-dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus.

In the deliciously devious trailer,...

Sebastian Cavazza as veteran policeman Taras Birsa, in “The Lake,” the first mini series in the “Lake Trilogy.” Courtesy of MHz Choice

In the past several years, I’ve reviewed a bunch of TV series – mostly crime dramas – from many European countries. Here’s my first from Slovenia. “The Lake Trilogy” is a collection of three miniseries following veteran police detective Taras Birsa (Sebastian Cavazza) and his team through an array of homicides and major crimes in their city

The first is six 50-minute episodes; the others are only three. Each set features a new case (or set of cases) with mostly the same cast on the law-and-order side.

The package reminds me of our Harry Bosch series. Both are led by gray-haired, street-savvy cops, usually in a dour mood. Both have grown daughters and romantic complications in their lives. Both have contacts outside the department who help our heroes...

Alan Wake 2’s second and last Dlc, The Lake House, is out. The expansion is a key piece in Remedy Entertainment’s interconnected universe. This new Dlc for the beloved game brings closure to the Alan Wake saga and lays the groundwork for future stories in the Control franchise.

The Lake House is going to set up more in the Rcu | Image Credit: Remedy Entertainment

Remedy’s approach to world-building and storytelling across its games allows The Lake House to act as both a standalone experience and a bridge to Control’s highly anticipated sequel. But while it could be a connector to Control 2, there’s potential for Remedy to explore entirely new directions.

Alan Wake 2‘s Dlc is Laying The Groundwork For Remedy’s Future

Set in a Federal Bureau of Control (Fbc) outpost, The Lake House introduces Agent Kieran Estevez from Alan Wake 2’s main story as the protagonist.

Everyone’s a suspect according to the new poster for Drop, the latest horror thriller from director Christopher Landon. And it brings with it a new release date.

Drop releases only in theaters on April 11, 2025.

Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, breakout star of White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (It Ends with Us’ Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.

She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet’s young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die.

The survival horror genre is having a fantastic year so far. Major franchises have released anticipated games and newer titles shaking up the genre. In October alone, Konami’s Silent Hill 2 Remake has been the talk of the town, so to speak. But Remedy Entertainment and Alan Wake 2 are about to release some peak content.

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Remedy Entertainment is only a few days away from rising to the challenge though. The Lake House Dlc for Alan Wake 2 has been confirmed for an October 22 release date. With the Dlc aiming to bring back the classic horror vibe of Alan Wake and possibly setting up Control 2, you can bet fans are excited.

Alan Wake 2‘s Dlc Is Ready To Take You On Your Next Horror Adventure

The Silent Hill 2 remake has become a runaway success and a major revival for the beloved horror franchise. It has also...

Exclusive: V Pictures, a subsidiary of the Vietnamese arm of Korean exhibitor Cj Cgv, is making a big push into international sales of Vietnamese movies here at Busan’s Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm), with a slate including recent hits Face Off 7: One Wish and Ma Da: The Drowning Spirit.

Directed by Ly Hai, Face Off 7: One Wish is the latest instalment in a blockbuster franchise and the second highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time, taking more than $19M since its release in April 2024. V Pictures has already distributed the film in Taiwan and Singapore.

Horror movie Ma Da, directed by Nguyen Huu Hoang, is the highest-grossing Vietnamese horror film ever at the local box office with a take of $5.1M (VND126BN). It also recently became the second highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time in Taiwan.

“The Vietnamese film industry has been experiencing significant growth in recent years,...

Remedy Entertainment continues to add to its supernatural universe. This time with The Lake House Dlc for Alan Wake 2. This Dlc not only adds to key plot points from the main game but also potentially sets the stage for Control 2.

The Dlc is coming this October but there is no set date yet. | Image Credit: Remedy Entertainment

With the Federal Bureau of Control (Fbc) being a major feature, The Lake House serves as the perfect bridge between Alan Wake and Control. With eerie settings, mysterious experiments, and new characters, this Dlc is one that fans of both games should not overlook.

Alan Wake 2‘s Dlc Could Be The Building Block For Control 2

The Lake House begins where the main game left off, exploring the mysteries surrounding the Fbc’s research facility. In the base game, players encountered cryptic references to the Lake House incident but were cut off from discovering its true nature.

When it comes to horror anthologies, there’s something irresistible about the way they reel you in — each story starts off seemingly harmless, only to spiral into a nightmare you didn’t see coming.

Whether you’re in the mood for spine-tingling terror or campy fun that’s more playful than petrifying, these collections deliver it all.

From creepy narrators to eerie themes weaving the episodes together, these anthologies know how to get under your skin and keep you hooked.

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I’ve watched every single one of these, and I promise — they’re all worth your time. Whether you’re looking for quick shocks, unsettling slow burns, or even a few guilty pleasure scares, these picks will keep you glued to the screen.

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Shooting is underway on The Bride, a horror thriller directed by Lee Thongkham that has been set up as co-production between Thailand and Vietnam.

The project marks the growing presence of Vietnamese stars in Thailand’s thriving horror film industry and features cast and crew from both countries.

The Bride follows a young Vietnamese woman, played by Rima Thanh Vy, who is engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend, played by “J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram. But her visit to his hometown in rural Thailand quickly turns to terror when she encounters the ghostly presence of a bride after trying on a...

Thai director Lee Thongkam is shooting “The Bride,” a horror film that marks a rare co-production between Thai and Vietnamese companies.

“The Bride” follows a young Vietnamese woman (portrayed by Rima Thanh Vy) engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend (played by “J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram), who visit her fiance’s wealthy rural hometown in Thailand. The journey turns to terror when she tries on a traditional Thai wedding dress—an heirloom that holds sinister secrets about her fiancé’s family—and encounters the ghostly presence of another bride.

The Vietnamese cast also includes Jun Vu (“A Hundred Billion Key”) and Cong Duong (“Trang Quynh”), while the Thai ensemble features “Jomjam” Karnpicha Pongpanit (“RedLife”), “Praew” Narupornkamol Chaisang (“Master Of The House)”, “Pure” Duangjai Hiransri (“Inhuman Kiss”), and R.Nu Surasak Chaiyaat (“Love Destiny”).

The film of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, is jointly produced by Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment with production by Hang Trinh.

Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment have just announced their latest co-production The Bride, a thrilling horror film that unites creative talents and leading stars from both Thailand and Vietnam. This border-breaking project, marking the growing presence of Vietnamese stars in Thailand’s thriving horror film industry, is directed by Lee Thongkham and produced by Hang Trinh, with worldwide sales handled by Vietnam-based Skyline Media.

Shooting for The Bride began in July this year, with filming primarily taking place in Chiang Mai (Thailand) and selected locations in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). The film is expected to premiere in both countries in early 2025, with V Pictures set to release the film theatrically in Vietnam.

The Bride follows a young Vietnamese woman (Rima Thanh Vy) engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend (“J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram), whose visit to his rural wealthy hometown in Thailand quickly turns to terror when she encounters...

Warning: Major Spoilers ahead for Lady in the Lake episode 6.

Cleo's big reveal in Lady in the Lake episode 6 shocks Maddie as she discovers Cleo faked her death. Reggie's involvement in Cleo's disappearance hints at a bigger conspiracy in Lady in the Lake. Similar to the book, Cleo's twist in the series adds depth to the mystery in Lady in the Lake.

Cleo's big twist in Lady in the Lake episode 6 reveals that she actually was not killed by Stephan, Reggie, or anyone at all. In the penultimate episode of the new Apple murder mystery period piece, Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram) turns up in the final scene to reveal to Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman) that she is in fact alive. This comes as a massive surprise to Maddie, who had gone to extreme lengths trying to dig into the truth about Cleo Johnson's mysterious disappearance and murder. Maddie tried...

Either someone put LSD in my morning coffee, or Lady in the Lake delivered one of history’s most compelling television episodes.

The magnitude of how incredible this episode was cannot be understated. It also can barely be talked about.

From the choreography, lights, music, and everything in between, Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 6 was a whirlwind of breathtaking storytelling.

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If you’re reading this review, you’ve likely seen the episode, so you know that “I Know Who Killed Cleo Johnson” was a triumph of television.

Hat’s off to the writers and everyone involved on the production side. Lady in the Lake has proven to be the gold standard for Apple TV+.

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Erke Dzhumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev’s gritty drama Kurak is set to be the first official France-Kyrgyzstan co-production, following an agreement signed between Cnc and Kyrgyzstan’s Cinema Department in Cannes.

Through Oymo Studio, director Dzhumakmatova is also the main producer of Kurak, an international collaboration co-produced with France’s Johann Chapelan of Girelle Production, along with Kairat Birimkulov from Switzerland’s Kbp and Katerina Tarbo-Ignatenko from Serbia’s Spirito Libero.

Based on true events, the film touches on the disempowerment of women against the background of the patriarchal society of modern-day Kyrgyzstan. It is set in the capital Bishkek,...

Before joining The Walking Dead universe as Pearl Thorne in The Ones Who Live, Lesley-Ann Brandt starred in a variety of roles for TV and film. The South African actor is well-known for taking on projects in horror, fantasy, and other traditionally “nerdy” genres, having appeared in shows like Gotham, The Librarians, and most notably Lucifer.

With a variety of roles under her belt, here’s where else you’ve seen Lesley-Ann Brandt before.

Lucifer

As mentioned previously, Brandt is most known for her role as Lucifer’s (Tom Ellis) right-hand Mazikeen in the hit TV series Lucifer. Mazikeen a.k.a. Maze is known for her fierce loyalty, though she sometimes struggles to adapt her brash nature to the human world. Brandt does a phenomenal job of portraying Maze’s growth from demon with a penchant for sadistic torture to a slightly more vulnerable and human demon with a penchant for sadistic torture.