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UK-Ireland top five, June 20-22 RankFilm (origin)DistributorJune 20-22TotalWeek 1 28 Years Later (US-uk) Sony £3.9m £4.8m 1 2 How To Train Your Dragon (US) Universal £2.8m £12.7m 2 3 Elio (US) Disney £970,000 £970,000 1 4 Lilo & Stitch (US) Disney £670,000 £34.3m 5 5 Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (US) Paramount £600,000 £24.7m 5

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Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later has got off to a fast start at the UK-Ireland box office, beginning with £3.9m for Sony for the biggest opening of the franchise.

Playing in 707 cinemas, the film took a £5,483 average across the weekend. It has £4.8m including previews.

Its £3.9m weekend opening is ahead...

Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office over the weekend, opening with £8.1 million ($11 million), according to Comscore.

Walt Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” moved to second place in its fourth week, generating $1.9 million for a strong running total of $45.1 million. Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” followed in third with $1.6 million.

“The Salt Path” from Black Bear remained in fourth, collecting $804,146 and bringing its cumulative earnings to $8.1 million. In fifth, Lionsgate U.K.’s “From The World of John Wick: Ballerina” added £$788,495, reaching $3.5 million after two weeks.

Sony’s “Karate Kid: Legends” took sixth with $640,665 for a total of $6.6 million. Warner Bros.’ “Final Destination: Bloodlines” landed in seventh, earning $413,677 to bring its five-week tally to $15 million.

Universal’s “The Ballad Of Wallis Island” placed eighth, pulling in $325,998 for a cumulative $1.2 million. Trafalgar Releasing’s “Peppa Meets The Baby Cinema Experience” remained in the top 10 at ninth,...

HBO's Harry Potterreboot has reportedly cast another key character after recently locking in the actors for Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Olivier Award-winner Bertie Carvel, best known for his roles in The Crown and Dalgliesh, has been tapped for a recurring role as the Minster for Magic Cornelius Fudge in the high-profile TV adaptation. He would be taking the mantle from the late Robert Hardy, who fulfilled the role in the originalfilm series for four consecutive installments, starting with 2002's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

The report, which comes courtesy of Deadline, has yet to be officially confirmed by HBO. The network shared with the outlet that casting details will only be announced when deals are finalized, indicating that Carvel's prospective role as Cornelius Fudge is still being negotiated at this time. The acclaimed actor is the only name that has surfaced in relation to the character,...

The Star Wars universe is arguably the most influential franchise, having impacted several generations of filmmakers. Created by George Lucas, the franchise was arguably at its peak during the 1980s, when filmmaker Denis Villeneuve watched and fell in love with the original Star Wars trilogy.

Despite admitting to being a fan of the epic space opera saga, Villeneuve revealed the issue he had with the franchise’s storytelling. While Villeneuve felt that he would not make a movie in the franchise, I hope the success of Andor proves the director wrong and convinces him to make a Star Wars movie.

Denis Villeneuve revealed his problem with Star Wars movies

Director Denis Villeneuve gained critical acclaim for his grounded action-thriller movies like Sicario before turning his attention to the sci-fi genre. He tasted commercial success with his Dune movies and is expected to return for a third installment, which is currently in development.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series spent valuable time introducing and explaining an important plot point in the world of Star Wars that many fans likely forgot about, but the franchise's newest Disney+ series recently brought it back and expanded upon it. As time has gone on, more and more projects in the galaxy far, far away have been set during the rise of the Empire era between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and the recently released Tales of the Underworld.

Three years ago, Obi-Wan Kenobi premiered on Disney+ and allowed fans to catch up with Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi as he was forced back into action following the events of Revenge of the Sith (find out if Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 will ever happen here). In that series, one of the biggest plotlines that was expanded on featured something known as the Hidden Path...

Why Did Jonah Hill Settle For A Minimum Paycheck In The Wolf Of Wall Street? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Jonah Hill’s career has been a long game of reinvention. He started out in loud comedies and eventually landed deep in the world of high-caliber dramas. One of the biggest turning points came in The Wolf of Wall Street, where his portrayal of the unhinged, gold-chain-wearing Donnie Azoff firmly established him as more than just the funny sidekick.

While starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie in a Scorsese-directed frenzy of drugs, greed, and chaos, Hill didn’t just hold his own. He stole scenes.

Star Power But Minimum Paycheck

Jonah Hill’s paycheck for the role was shockingly humble despite the film’s A-list glamour and blockbuster status. While his co-stars raked in millions, Hill pocketed what amounted to a Hollywood minimum wage, around $60K, for nearly seven months of shooting.

Lifetime is back with another can’t-miss thriller!

The network is expanding its smash-hit Ripped from the Headlines “Girl In” franchise with Girl in the Attic, premiering Saturday, June 14 at 8/7c — and it’s set to be one of the summer’s most gripping watches.

Starring Yes, Dear’s Jean Louisa Kelly, rising star Sophia Carriere (Girls Like Girls), and Bates Motel’s Keenan Tracey, Girl in the Attic dives deep into the dangers of oversharing online — and the unimaginable strength it takes to survive when the unthinkable happens.

(Xanthe Elbrick/Karolina Turek/Courtesy of Lifetime) A Story of Survival — and the Power of Unexpected Bonds

In Girl in the Attic, Kelsey (Carriere) is a determined young woman grieving the loss of her mother. Hoping to honor her memory, she sets out to run a marathon and shares her journey online — but her inspiring story soon catches the wrong kind of attention.

Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto is no stranger to the themes of violence, tragedy, and meaningless destruction. Several of its characters are morally ambiguous, and their decisions force us to evaluate our understanding of human nature and malice.

And yet, even in its darkest chapters, the Bloody Mist massacre stands out as the most brutal. The tale of how the Fourth Mizukage ordered the culling of every individual possessing a Kekkei Genkai is Naruto’s bloodiest untold story. A spinoff detailing this massacre would allow one to explore the toll of such a purge and serve as an excellent story.

The Hidden Mist is a canvas for unrestrained violence Yagura and his tracking unit | Credits: Studio Pierrot

The world of Naruto is filled with a variety of Kekkei Genkai, which are unique, genetically inherited abilities. These abilities range from a simple Dojutsu to a complex genetic makeup that allows its individual...

An action icon is all set to return to screens after being away for five years. Despite announcing his retirement, the martial arts legend and star of such action classics as Once Upon a Time in China, Fist of Legend, Kiss of the Dragon, Fearless, The Expendables franchise, and many, many more, Jet Li is all set to once again demonstrate his particular set of skills in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the comic, Blades of the Guardians.

After rumors began circulating, it has now been confirmed by Chinese Entertainment News that Jet Li will make a triumphant return to screens in Blades of the Guardians, which will adapt the Chinese manhua "Biao Ren," which in turn was given the anime treatment in 2023. Not only will the historical, fantasy, martial arts, action movie feature Li’s return, it is also being helmed by renowned Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping,...

Heading into the Academy Awards, Demi Moore was seemingly the favorite to win Best Actress in a Leading Role. For her acclaimed performance in the movie The Substance, she had dominated previous awards shows with some prestigious wins, setting the stage for getting her first-ever Oscar on Sunday evening. This would have marked her first Oscar, but it wasn't meant to be.

At the Oscars, Mikey Madison picked up the win for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Anora. Madison has been very heavily praised as one of the stars of Anora, and the film was also a big winner of other prestigious awards at the Oscars. However, the win may still be seen as surprising, as Moore had been so dominant during the awards season leading up to this point.

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Smallville had a strict “no tights, no flights” rule for Clark Kent. The series followed a young Clark Kent before he became Superman, and learning to fly was the final hurdle for Clark. Despite the mantra, the show found loopholes and ways to tease the ability.

Clark continues to develop his abilities and gets stronger as Smallville progresses, but the power of flight eludes him. It’s not something that other Kryptonians struggle with, indicating it’s a mental barrier that prevents Clark Kent from getting airborne. Kara, Zod, and the Kandorians took to the skies easily and quickly.

Clark was Earthbound, but Kal-El Could Fly

The first hint at Clark flying came in the season two opener, “Vortex.” When Clark runs in a tornado to save Lana, he recalls the incident when talking to his dad. Clark said, “I know it could've been the wind, but all of a sudden,...

“From the Heart of Europe: Austria on Screen” promises to bring “an eclectic mix from hard-hitting drama to absurdist comedy” to the 2025 Glasgow Film Festival, which kicked off on Wednesday and runs through March 9.

Across 12 days, Scotland’s largest annual celebration of cinema will bring out such stars as James McAvoy, Ed Harris, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, George MacKay and Formula 1 star Damon Hill, and screen 92 world, U.K. and Scottish premieres from 39 countries, including the Austrian showcase as part of this year’s country’s focus that puts a spotlight on new cinematic voices as well as legendary filmmaker Michael Haneke.

“We have been noticing over the past years that Austrian films were really starting to make waves on the festival circuit,” Christopher Kumar, the Glasgow Film Festival’s program coordinator tells THR.

The Glasgow team worked with the Austrian Cultural Forum in London, the Roland Teichmann-led Austrian Film Insitute,...

Demi Moore landed another major acting award for her work in the body horror movie The Substance. Now, she's a Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and she opened up about how meaningful the honor is to her, coming 47 years after she first acquired her SAG card in 1978.

At the SAG Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Moore won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. She defeated Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Perez), and Mikey Madison (Anora). Though Madison won at the BAFTAs, Moore previously got the wins for the award at the Satellite Awards, Golden Globes, and Critics' Choice Awards.

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The body horror hit The Substance not only tells a meaningful story about female self-worth, it tells it through mind-blowing symbolism.

“You have all been my greatest teachers,...

TrustNordisk’s forthcoming creature feature Kraken, based on the legendary sea monster from Nordic folklore, has inked a pair of pillar distribution deals on the first day of Berlin’s European Film Market. The Norwegian-language action feature has been acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films for North America and Gussi for Latin America.

Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Pål Øie, known for his action-thriller Tunnel and the horror flick Hidden, Kraken tells the story of a marine biologist who encounters several strange occurrences while researching a fjord, including the brutal deaths of two local teenagers.

“At the bottom of Norway’s deepest fjord rests a mythical monster as large as a mountain, with a myriad of arms ready to crush and devour anything they can grab,” the film’s synopsis reads.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Samuel Goldwyn and Gussi for the release of Kraken in North and Latin America,...

Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights toPal Oie’s monster film Krakenfor TrustNordisk; Gussi has taken Latin American rights.

Krakenis about a marine biologist investigating strange occurrences in Norway’s deepest fjord. Sara Khorami stars with Mikkel Bratt Silset, Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes, Steinar Klouman Hallert and Jenny Evensen.

The film is in post-production, and set for release in late 2025. Producers areNordisk Film Production’s John Einar Hagen and Einar Loftesnes, who producedOie’s 2019 thrillerThe Tunnel,with genre outfitHandmade Films in Norwegian Woods.

Backing is viathe Norwegian Film Institute, Mediefondet Zefyr, Vestnorsk Filmcenter, Business Finland, Turkuu and Tampere, Finland.

There are many crossovers that the fans dream of, imagining their favorite characters from different series fighting each other and visualizing who is winning. But often, we see that this happens only in similar genres of anime, like magicians against magicians and warriors against warriors.

Guts the black swordsman | Credits: Hakusensha

A battle between the Naruto and Berserk characters isn’t something fans would usually debate, but thinking about it, a fight between Zabuza Momochi and Guts is an intriguing matchup.

Can Guts escape Zabuza’s Water Prison?

Guts, who is famed as the Black Swordsman, is known for his raw power, durability, smarts, and sheer will to survive. On the other hand, there is Kirigakure’s best-Zabuza Momochi, the Demon of the Hidden Mist. He is a deadly shinobi with superior speed, tactical prowess, and powerful ninjutsu.

Zabuza in Naruto | Credits: Pierrot

While Guts excels in brute force, Zabuza...

Smallville is about the evolution of a teenage Clark Kent into the legendary Superman. Creators Al Gough and Miles Millar wanted to delve into what made the man a hero. Exploring why Clark Kent wants to help people makes for an emotionally resonating journey and a TV show that garners new fans all the time. The show deals with darker themes, like what turns someone into a supervillain, and real questions about morality and humanity, with a hopeful message. The pilot episode of Smallville lays the groundwork for the series, introducing these themes and foreshadowing where the story will go.

No other shot in the series sums up Clark Kent quite like when he stands in front of an angel statue with its wings spread out behind him. This iconic shot encapsulates Clark’s role in Smallville as a guardian of the town, saving people regularly, a martyr with his...

French actress Juliette Binoche has been named President of the Jury for the 2025 edition of the Cannes Film Festival in May.

The honor, which was announced on Tuesday morning Paris time, will fall exactly 40 years after the Oscar-winning The English Patient star first touched down at the festival with André Téchiné’s Palme d’Or contender Rendez-vous in 1985.

Binoche follows in the footsteps of U.S. director Greta Gerwig whose jury feted Sean Baker’s Anora with the Palme d’Or last year.

“I’m looking forward to sharing these life experiences with the members of the Jury and the public. In 1985, I walked up the steps for the first time with the enthusiasm and uncertainty of a young actress; I never imagined I’d return 40 years later in the honorary role of President of the Jury. I appreciate the privilege, the responsibility and the absolute need for humility,” said Binoche.

Presence, the story of a family haunting where the camera’s eye is the spectre’s point of view, draws on what are for many people all too palpable phenomena

Steven Soderbergh’s new film Presence this week heralds the return of a cinematic technique familiar to many fans of scary movies: the point-of-view shot. Viewing a scene through the eyes of an antagonist – such as the extended opening of John Carpenter’s Halloween – can be a chilling way of drawing viewers into the action, making us feel like we are both the watcher and being watched. When combined with sustained shots without an edit, we become eavesdroppers and voyeurs, lingering long past when the scene should have moved on. From Hitchcock’s Rear Window to Haneke’s Hidden, a camera that holds it gaze can fill us with a creeping sense of dread.

Presence uses both tricks, telling us...

Thursday night is here, and that means more shows are returning. Let’s take a look at the broadcast TV networks tonight, Thursday, Jan. 16.

This is the night that NBC’s lineup returns to normal. We’re still waiting on CBS to get back to some normalcy, but that will happen in a couple of weeks. There are still shows to check out, whether you’re into comedy, drama, or game shows.

Law & Order, Found, Hollywood Squares, and more

Hollywood Squares was set to premiere last Thursday, but there was a last-minute change to the schedule. Instead, we’ll get the reboot of the series back tonight, which will see Drew Barrymore take the center square as contestants battle it out for the top prize.

This series is set to move to Wednesday nights in a couple of weeks. However, CBS still has the Thursday shows on a break.

When it comes to crime-solving shows and detective dramas like True Detective or Broadchurch, typically the story depends on the whodunit mystery to keep audiences engaged. The Welsh series Hidden (also known as Craith), however, takes a different approach by offering a look into both sides of the crime, relying more on the “why” rather than the "who" and never making it a secret who the perpetrator is. One storyline consists of what you'd find in a typical crime series, as it follows the detectives and their investigative steps in solving the case. Running parallel is a more unconventional narrative, following the perpetrator of the crime from the moment it is committed to the point where the truth inevitably catches up to them. Even with this fresh take, Hidden will appeal to fans of slow-burn detective dramas like The Bridge or The Killing while offering something a little different.

Jujutsu Kaisen stage at Jump Festa 2025 unveiled that the compilation movie of the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc will hit the Japanese theatres on May 30, 2025.

A visual for the film was also revealed to commemorate the announcement.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 aired from July 6 to Dec 28, 2023. It ran for two continuous cours and adapted the manga’s “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” and “Shibuya Incident” story arcs.

After the second season’s finale, a sequel covering the “Culling Game” arc was announced.

Season 1 of the anime adaptation by Mappa aired from October 2020 to March 2021.

A movie adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen prequel, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 premiered in Japan in December 2021.

Jujutsu Kaisen manga was serialized in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from March 2018 to September 2024, with its chapters collected in 28 tankobon volumes as of October 2024.

By September 2024, the manga had over 100 million copies in circulation, including related novels,...

Spanning 750 square kilometers, it would be unwise to commit a crime in Singapore. Not that it’s impossible to commit a crime in the city-state, but it sure is impossible to get away with it. The Southeast Asian nation is one of the most surveilled countries in the world with more than 100,00 cameras watching the moves of its 6 million strong population, which makes the central conflict of “Stranger Eyes” – a missing child – all the more elusive. But as the film progresses, writer-director Yeo Siew Hua intentionally shifts gears from a potential police procedural into a melancholic, existential study of how even in the age of mass surveillance, we seek our temptations and despite being watched by a camera, seldom do we feel seen in any meaningful way.

This narrative friction between seeing and being seen, being realized, and being wanted when there’s no chance of reciprocation is at the core of this taut thriller.

The most intriguing part of non-fiction movies set in the past, whether they're war films, action flicks, or sweeping historical dramas, is how accurately they portray certain events. While the most wonderful aspect of going to the movies is the pure escapism you get from being transported to another era, it is also interesting when a film depicts something truly unbelievable that happened for real.

There are many moments in movies that are so fantastical, they must have been dreamed up to spice up the narrative, and are too shocking to be real. For example, toward the end of Titanic, where the elderly couple embrace when the ship is sinking. It's a poignant moment in the film that happened. Another example is 127 Hours, particularly the scene where James Franco's real-life character Aron Ralston cuts off his arm to survive after being trapped between two rocks. This, like many...

CWs Smallville aired during the golden era of TV. The episodes were longer, the storylines and characters were more developed, and the emotional moments packed a punch that kept viewers invested each week. It also helped that the show didn't take a two-year hiatus before returning to wrap up storylines.

During its ten seasons, Smallville had several moments that fans can look back on with sorrow because of the emotions they evoke. From significant character deaths like Jonathan's to tragic storylines like Marthas miscarriage, this show did a great job of pulling at viewers heartstrings. While some moments hurt more than others, all these losses and tears made Clark Kent the best man to save the world as Superman. Smallville did a fantastic job of showing fans the journey that got him there.

This article was updated on November 23, 2024, by Christopher Raley: Smallville almost single-handedly made Superman a viable story for television.

Bryan Greenberg has been around for a while and it’s time for the actor to get his due recognition. For years, he’s been a part of clever comedies, sweet dramas, and romantic tales, on both the big and small screens. And he’s best known for being in One Tree Hill and Make It in America, along with a few other indie movies.

Bryan Greenberg in How to Make It in America | HBO

He has built a sustainable career and proved himself on multiple occasions, and now he’s about to become a part of the Suits universe. But how does the actor’s journey influence his financial success, and what are some things that you must know about him? Let’s take a closer look at Greenberg’s net worth, his relationship, and his work.

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The following contains spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #16, "The Singularity of Fate," by Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto, Mari Morimoto, and Snir Aharon, now available through Viz Media .

As the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga rolls on, Kawaki is short of answers regarding the sentient God Trees. Jura and his pack have caused chaos at different intervals. Kawaki knows he is too weak to handle them. His ego had been dented even further, knowing Boruto beat him easily as well.

The problem is, the Two Blue Vortex time-jump hasn't equipped Boruto for these monsters either. As much as he has a new mentor in Kashin Koji and as much as he can beat fiends like Kawaki, these God Trees are way too big a jump in competition. It has led to a stunning new alliance. And, make no mistake, it's an uneasy one between both teenagers that will bring about devastating repercussions.

New films by Jasmila Zbanić and Radu Jude are among 38 projects sharing almost €15m of production support from the Austrian Film Institute’s (ÖFI) selective funding programme, the ÖFI+ automatic incentive and the Vienna Film Fund

Vienna-based Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion received €175,000 from ÖFI’s project committee and €120,000 from the Vienna Film Fund for its minority participation in Zbanić’s Quo Vadis, Aida? - The Missing Part which will be the sequel to her award-winning war drama from 2020.

Produced by Zbanic’s own company Deblokada with partners such as Germany’s Razor Film and Poland’s Madants, the new film is...

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Outer Banks season 4, part 2

Outer Banks season 4's finale contains shocking revelations about several of the characters that will inevitably impact season 5, but none more so than JJ's death. Outer Banks Season 4 sees the original cast of Pogues reprise their roles, opposite several new enemies. While trying to keep their new business afloat, they begin hunting for the infamous pirate Blackbeard's treasure, which leads them to the Blue Crown, first around their home in North Carolina's Outer Banks, then across the world to Morocco.

Season 4 is especially big for JJ, first when it is revealed that his real father is Chandler Groff and then when, in the biggest shock in Outer Banks' entire run, Groff kills JJ in the season finale. The latter twist has been met with shock and disappointment from fans who question how the Pogues will deal with this tragedy in Outer Banks' final season.

Hidden Easter Egg spotted in Penelope and Colin’s wedding scene ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

As we approach a new season of Bridgerton, where we finally get to see the fairytale romance between Benedict and Sophia- Let’s see a throwback between the iconic couple Penelope and Colin. Season three was a complete roller coaster, like the books, with all the shenanigans with Lady Whistledown and the passionate love story between Colin and Penelope.

So, not revisiting this story before the next season would be appalling! If you have seen anything created by Shondaland, you know the artists and directors love hiding easter eggs in the pivotal scenes. For instance, there was a scene in season 2 where Penelope wears a beautiful green gown, which is a subtle nod to her and Colin’s future love story.

Her regular color before the legendary transformation was yellow, while the Bridgerton family color was blue.

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Monday, November 11 celebrate Veteran’s Day by bringing home two Genoa City veterans — Ashley and Jill arrive to help celebrate Abby and Devon’s wedding!

Going to the Chapel

Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Devon (Bryton James) are getting married! She’s an Abbott and a Newman. He’s a Chancellor. Which means the entire town will be turning out. And not just the town.

Jill (Jess Walton) is jetting in from England. Guess her heart problem has been cured. Ashley (Eileen Davidson) is jetting in from France. Guess her split personality and complete breakdown has been cured. So Abby will have her mother there, and Devon will have the woman who stole his grandmother’s husband there, and it will be festive family occasion all the way around.

More: Find out what’s happening next week on Y&r.

My Home Is My Home

But,...

Lydia Deetzs career in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice follows her fame as the host of the fictional paranormal talk show Ghost House, which is a meta nod to a big change that Tim Burton made to the 1988 original movie. The returning characters in Beetlejuice 2 humorously fulfill the trajectories set out by the end of the original film, with Delia becoming a famous artist, Charles still being an avid bird watcher (though the hobby indirectly kills him), Betelgeuse taking over clerical work in the afterlife, and Lydia rising to fame by turning her ghost-seeing gift into a TV show.

While Lydia films her final episode in Beetlejuice 2s ending, Ghost Houses conclusion is seemingly a meta nod to Burtons own career trajectory. Burton has frequently noted his personal connection to Lydias character, and explained her story as addressing the idea that people sometimes lose themselves and sell out as they grow older.

The multi-award-winning martial arts star Donnie Yen has appeared in some of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, and, after his iconic performance in John Wick: Chapter 4, he is busier than ever. Donnie Yen has five upcoming action movies, but he has also returned to the director's chair after a 19-year break. In 2023, Yen both directed and starred in the martial arts movie, Sakra. Sakra is about a martial arts expert, Qiao Feng, played by Yen, who is accused of the murder of his adoptive parents and goes on the run while trying to clear his name.

Many of Yen's best movies have become instant successes and martial arts classics, like Hero with its 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating. However, Sakra was less well-received than many of Yen's other movies, earning a 67% Rotten Tomatoes critical rating. Critics found the storyline overstuffed and a little confusing, but it appears that...

Warning: Spoilers for Beetlejuice 2 ahead!Jeremy was not at all who he pretended to be when he first met Astrid in Beetlejuice 2, and a clever detail surrounding Lydia hid his true identity. Arthur Conti's Jeremy was one of the new characters in Beetlejuice 2 alongside Jenna Ortega, who played Lydia's teenage daughter Astrid. At first, it seemed like Jeremy would be an innocent love interest for the youngest member of the Deetz family, but that was not the case. Jeremy turned out to be a ghost that tricked Astrid into nearly swapping her life for his.

Though Jeremy almost succeeded in his plan to get his life back, Betelgeuse saved Astrid after being reunited with Lydia and her dead father, Richard, who worked in the afterlife. The teen spirit was sent to Hell, which seemed like a fitting fate based on Jeremy's Beetlejuice 2 backstory. After killing...

Mark Lewis Jones and Nia Roberts have joined the cast of upcoming S4C/Sundance Now anthology series “Still Waters” (“Y Golau:Dŵr” in Welsh).

It is the second instalment of the Welsh psychological thriller, which starred Sian Reese-Williams, following “The Light In The Hall” (“Y Golau”).

Reese-Williams (“Wolf”) returns for the second chapter of the six-episode season, which will be filmed in both English and Welsh. She will also be joined by Robert Glenister (“Spooks”), Tom Rhys Harries (“White Lines”) and Maeve Courtier-Lilley (“The Red King”).

Written and created by Regina Moriarty (“Murdered By My Boyfriend”), the new season picks up two years after the first, with Caryl Huws (Reese-Williams) still living in Llanemlyn. But she’s decided to start a new life, retraining as a journalist.

Her first story is one that immediately leads her into a mystery. Fascinated with the newly announced expansion of the local reservoir, she stumbles across an old case,...

‘Yellowstone’ & More Packed in Paramount Volume For BeIN

Middle Eastern broadcast giant BeIN Media has secured the likes of Yellowstone, Frasier and Colin From Accounts through an exclusive multi-year agreement with Paramount Global Content Distribution. Also included in the deal are Yellowstone spin-offs 1883 and 1923, Billions, Frasier, Knuckles, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Mayor of Kingston, Paw Patrol, Ray Donovan, Tulsa King and the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva, along with feature films such as Bob Marley: One Love, Rob Peace, Self Reliance and the Transformers and Mission: Impossible franchises. Paramount has similar deals in place with Cosmote in Greece, Streamz in Belgium, MultiChoice in Africa, JioCinema in India, Blast TV in the Philippines and Mono in Thailand. “This agreement underscores beIN’s commitment to delivering the best in entertainment to our audiences in the Mena region,” said Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, at BeIN. “By expanding our relationship with Paramount...

It may seem like Stranger Things is a one-of-a-kind hit, with its nostalgic 80s vibe and supernatural inclination, however, it did not come out of nowhere. There's a horror film out there with an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score that paved the way for the series success, and its grossly overlooked. Before Hawkins was terrorized by the Upside Down, there was Hidden, directed by the Duffer Brothers themselves. The 2015 film is a combination of claustrophobic horror with emotional storytelling, two elements that would later define their hit Netflix series.

Superman is one of the most popular characters in the entire DC Universe, and the popular comic book "The Death of Superman" has served as inspiration for several projects throughout the years. In animation, live-action, and even video games, the story of Superman's death has been a popular point of adaptation, featuring Doomsday or even bigger villains. While some series have adapted details loosely, including in the Justice League cartoon, where Superman did not actually die but was sent to the future, others have been much more faithful to the source material.

Superman's darkest story has been made even heavier with the recent episodes of Superman and Lois. Following a clash with Doomsday, the show has focussed on the trauma of how this has affected others, and this follows a long line of adaptations that have done the same. Seeing this iconic storyline being adapted for a new series has...

Exclusive: Fresh from the successful box office roll-out of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, its prolific producer Tommy Harper is joining forces with writer-producer Matt Charman to develop a series adaptation of Alice Feeney’s bestselling book, Sometimes I Lie.

The psychological thriller revolves around the character of Amber Reynolds as she wakes up in hospital to discover, she can’t move, speak or open her eyes, but can hear, unbeknownst to those around her.

She doesn’t remember what happened, but she has a suspicion her husband, who no longer loves her, was somehow involved. Alternating between her paralyzed present, the week before her accident, and a series of childhood diaries from twenty years ago, the thriller slowly pieces together the truth.

The series will be executive produced by Harper, whose myriad credits also include Burton’s Netflix series Wednesday, Willow and Top Gun: Maverick,...

Long before they became known for creating one of recent memory's most popular television series, Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers were a pair of twins who, not long out of college, wrote a screenplay for a horror film that promptly started a bidding war. You've probably never even heard of that film, let alone seen it, because it was more or less abandoned by its studio and released into the world as an afterthought.

The film's name is Hidden, and while it could have spelled the end of the Duffer Brothers' career, it didn't. Instead, it served as a calling card to M. Night Shyamalan and motivated the brothers to keep plucking away to eventually achieve their lifelong goal of becoming professional filmmakers.

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While some reality shows show glitz and glam, others show the grit and dirt of living off the land. Sure, people still wonder if these shows are heavily produced and edited. There are questions if the survival reality show Alone is real, because even when a show is filmed in the woods instead of in a city or town, viewers are still skeptical.

Discovery's Homestead Rescue definitely seems to be one of the most fascinating shows of its kind. Marty Raney gives people advice on becoming homesteaders along with his children Misty and Matt. And it seems fair to assume that they have made some good money over 11 seasons.

Fans wonder who pays for the Homestead Rescue renovations. And fans also want to know about the Raney's family's Homestead Rescue salary along with what kind of lifestyle they lead.

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With Stranger Eyes, ascendant Singaporean filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua transmogrifies what looks at first like a creepy crime thriller into something much more tricksy, potent and ultimately puzzling, yet still rooted in recognizable human fragility. Already scheduled to travel to further festivals after its premiere in competition at Venice, this cerebral, downbeat mediation on voyeurism, exhibitionism, identity, guilt and loss — all that fun stuff — could ride a wave of critical support to niche distribution beyond Asia, especially in cinephile markets.

Yeo’s work is known for its playful, pretzel-y approach to chronology and nested narratives, and while Stranger Eyes doesn’t dive as far as his A Land Imagined did into the meta end of the pool, it gets its feet wet. Like its predecessor, it starts in the middle and then flashes back, and drops in strange moments where time seems to shift for characters who overlap and parallel one another.

While Emilia Clarke's Qi'ra was Han Solo's first love as seen in Solo: A Star Wars Story, what happened next in the Star Wars timeline after she left him? Although Qi'ra's story hasn't been featured in any subsequent films or streaming series, her tale has continued in other Star Wars media, most notably in the pages of Marvel Comics' canonical series set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Qi'ra fate - and her leadership of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate - has been explored across a full trilogy in the comics (and a role in Ubisoft's Star Wars: Outlaws).

At the end of Solo: A Star Wars Story, Qi'ra killed the crime lord Dryden Vos so she could take his place as leader of Crimson Dawn. The crime cartel is one of five operating within the Dark Times of the Empire's reign, all...

Hulu has revealed the official trailer for Last Days of the Space Age, an eight-part series that will premiere on the streaming service on October 2, 2024.

Starring Radha Mitchell and Jesse Spencer, Last Days of the Space Age is a dramedy series set in 1979 Western Australia, when Perth was at the center of the world’s headlines.

A power strike threatens to plunge the region into darkness while the city hosts the iconic Miss Universe pageant and the US space station, Skylab, crashes just beyond the city’s suburbs.

Against this backdrop of international cultural and political shifts, three families in a tight-knit coastal community find their marriages, friendships, and futures put to the test.

The series is led by Radha Mitchell (Olympus Has Fallen) and Jesse Spencer (Chicago Fire) as wife and husband, Judy and Tony Bissett. Deborah Mailman (Total Control) and Linh-Dan Pham (The Beat That My Heart Skipped...

A significant number of animated Star Wars characters have recently made the jump to live-action. However, there are plenty more galactic heroes and villains I would love to see so the same. Because the established Star Wars canon spans multiple mediums and formats, it's hopefully only a matter of time.

Thanks to Star Wars shows such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and especially Ahsoka, there's been a recent influx of animated characters from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels who have joined Lucasfilm's live-action projects. This includes characters like Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Hera Syndulla, Bo-Katan Kryze, Cad Bane, and more. However, here are 10 more animated Star Wars characters I'd love to see in live-action as well.

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Naruto dealt with many challenges and obstacles during his ninja journey, but he managed to overcome them all with his unwavering determination. Naruto may have been a knucklehead, but he has the natural ability to connect with others. At various points throughout the series, Naruto won over many characters who seemed lost, and they all became better people because of him.

Many of these Naruto characters were villains who wanted to hurt and even kill Naruto, while others were decent humans who simply lost their way. Naruto may have initially reached some of these characters through battle, but it was ultimately his words and empathy that won them over. He even won over beings who were the personification of hate.

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With just 5 chapters left for Jujutsu Kaisen to end, Kugisaki Nobara has returned in the series. A comeback this late in the story inevitably makes one wonder about what will happen next. Satoru Gojo was the strongest Jujutsu Kaisen character, if he returns he holds the power to settle the fight on his own. Even though he has been confirmed to be dead, fans still find themselves wondering, what if Gojo returns.

Gojo Satoru | Credits: Viz Media

Gojo has a fanbase that worships him, and his return is bound to make some fans happy. However, this twist will wreck the story beyond repair. His last fight pushed his students to try harder as well set Sukuna back. Moreover, his death at that point in the story was unexpected, accounting for a heart-wrenching and unforgettable moment.

Gojo’s Death and its Impact Gojo during the Hidden Inventory Arc | Credits: Studio Mappa...

Uncover all 190 "Hidden Gems" in Cyberpunk 2077 with this custom map. The "Hidden Gems Map" mod highlights secrets, Easter eggs, unique items, and more, making it easier for players to explore Night City. Players can contribute to the database for unmarked Dlc items, ensuring all secrets are eventually discovered.

It can be incredibly daunting to unearth every secret in Cyberpunk 2077, so it's good to know that one talented modder is offering a hand to anyone who wants to give it a go. Despite being nearly four years old, CD Projekt Red's beloved RPG is constantly the subject of new discoveries as the community is always unearthing new information that's managed to pass by players unnoticed. Since it's widely believed that every "Hidden Gem" has been discovered, actually tracking them down is now a little easier even if the process is overwhelming.

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Exclusive: Stars Collective has optioned the film rights to Fortunate Sons: The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School, and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization, the critically acclaimed work of non-fiction from Liel Leibovitz and Matthew Miller.

The company plans to develop, fully finance and produce a feature adaptation alongside Academy Award winner Donna Gigliotti. Yilong Liu will adapt the screenplay for the historical drama, with Stars Collective founder Peter Luo and Gigliotti to oversee the entire development and production process.

Published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2012, the book takes readers back to the twilight of the 19th century, when China — ravaged by poverty, population growth, and aggressive European armies — sent 120 young men to America to learn the secrets of Western innovation. Chosen by the Qing Dynasty, the boys attended some of New England’s finest schools, including Yale University, and were driven...

What is it about father-daughter relationships in a post-apocalyptic dystopian setting that makes for such compelling cinema? The origin story of John Krasinski's A Quiet Place (2018), A Quiet Place: Day One, has hit theaters and reminded us a lot of a 2015 film that tackles the same subject matter but in an entirely different way with a bizarre twist ending. The A Quiet Place franchise is far from the first to use silence as a key plot device. Written and directed by the then relatively unknown Duffer Brothers who would go on to create the pop culture phenomenon that is Stranger Things just a year later, Hidden employs a similarly strategic use of "what is lurking up above?" as the key dramatic element. There are plenty of things that these two movies have in common, but it's where they differ that makes Hidden worth the two-hour watch.