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M. Night Shyamalan's new Jake Gyllenhaal movie is eying a major Bridgerton star to join the cast. After the success of Trap, Shyamalan's next movie is a collaboration with best-selling novelist Nicholas Sparks. Shyamalan and Sparks co-created the story, with reports in January noting that Shyamalan was writing the script and Sparks was writing a novel based on the same idea, with both tailored to their respective mediums. The untitled Shyamalan film, which Sparks is executive producing, is described as a supernatural romantic thriller, with Gyllenhaal starring.

Deadline now reports that Phoebe Dynevor is in negotiations to star opposite Gyllenhaal in the untitled Shyamalan film. Dynevor rocketed to fame in 2020 with the release of Bridgerton on Netflix, in which she played Daphne Bridgerton. There's no word yet who exactly Gyllenhaal and Dynevor will be playing in the new film, or what the movie's story will be. The report notes that Shyamalan's production company,...

Over turmeric tea one evening, double Oscar winner Cate Blanchett talks about the secret of relationships and how to survive the current news cycle. The answer? Jump into the ice…

Cate Blanchett saw in the New Year in the Arctic, with her husband and four children, by cutting a hole in the ice and jumping in. It was -30C and she wore a “funny hat” for the cold and, “It was fabulous,” because, she says, “Everything… paused.” It’s February now, and the restaurant near the river is just beginning to fill with evening diners when Blanchett slides between the tables in her tartan “chicken feeding coat” and striped shirt, collar popped. “Who are they murdering out the back?” she shouts – the noise of dough being pounded in the kitchen sounds as if they’re beating somebody to death and means we need to lean in, over her pot of turmeric tea.

Is Jessica Alba already dating again? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jessica Alba has wasted no time turning heads following her recent split from Cash Warren. Just less than a month after filing for divorce, the Hollywood star has already sparked speculation about a potential new romance.

The latest buzz? A cozy Oscars after-party moment with comedian Alex Edelman.

Jessica Alba was rescued from the chilly evening when she was spotted leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party with comedian Alex Edelman.

The Fantastic Four actress, 43, was seen with Edelman, 35, and he sweetly draped his jacket over her shoulders as they exited the Wallis… pic.twitter.com/Wtaz7mnXN1

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Jessica Alba’s Oscars After-Party Sighting with Alex Edelman

Alba, 43, and Edelman, 35, appeared more than just friendly after being spotted leaving the Vanity Fair bash in Los Angeles on March 2, after paparazzi caught the pair walking out together, with Edelman’s...

Ana Tom Soho Walk (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ana de Armas has been making waves in Hollywood, not just for her on-screen performances but for the company she keeps off-screen. The latest buzz? A pre-Valentine’s Day dinner with none other than Tom Cruise, setting rumor mills into overdrive.

But before anyone gets ahead of themselves, sources insist there was nothing romantic brewing, and it was just a strategic meeting between two major stars.

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Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas in London yesterday #TomCruise pic.twitter.com/XT6sVPGLa6

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Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas’ Soho Stroll Sparked Speculation

The duo were spotted strolling through London’s Soho neighborhood on February 13, and instantly sparked speculation of a potential love affair.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) was spotted getting into a cab with singer Kid Rock as they left President Donald Trump‘s inaugural ball at 2:30 a.m.

On January 20, Boebert, who, along with her mom, is a big fan of Rock, had been “fangirling” over him. The Colorado representative was seen devoting her rapt attention to the rock star throughout the concert.

Later, the singer and congresswoman, who are both dedicated Trump supporters, were seen getting into a cab together at about 2:30 a.m.

Boebert’s press secretary refused to comment on the dating rumors.

Boebert is no stranger to the gossip pages. During the New York Young Republican Club’s annual gala in April 2024, Boebert misbehaved by having too much alcohol and was asked to stop taking selfies with President Donald Trump.

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Woo Do Hwan To Play Hyun Bin’s Brother In Made In Korea? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Woo Do Hwan, best known for his role in Bloodhounds, is gearing up for his highly anticipated Ott comeback. According to the latest reports, he has been cast in the upcoming series Made in Korea, set in the 1970s. Do Hwan will share a special connection with Hyun Bin in this upcoming work, joining actor Jung Woo Sung and director Woo Min Ho.

On February 13, Korean media outlet Jtbc News reported that Woo Do Hwan is joining the cast lineup of Made in Korea. According to the report, he is already filming for the series. The actor will reportedly play Hyun Bin’s brother. More details about his character will be revealed soon.

Woo Do Hwan is known for taking on versatile and challenging roles, so his addition to the cast lineup of this...

When Mumbai commercial powerhouse Reliance Industries and Disney India decided to team up and form India’s largest broadcasting, production and streaming business, it was clear the ambition was as big as the $8.5 billion price tag slapped on the deal.

Reliance, owned by India’s most wealthy man, Mukesh Ambali, had control of channels biz Viacom18 plus ultra-popular low-cost streamer JioCinema and its sports content for a cricket-mad nation, while The Walt Disney Company’s Indian assets included Disney+ Hotstar, the leading streaming service in the country after its 2021 launch, and the Star India networks. When the Sony and Zee Entertainment Enterprises merger collapsed under the weight of regulatory scrutiny, the pathway became even clearer for the new kid on the block to assert dominance.

With a content library totaling more than 30,000 hours and estimated annual revenues of more than $3.1B, the newly named JioStar was set to get going,...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Elsbeth is staging a strange but delightful meet-cute between its titular character and guest star Ioan Gruffudd in this Thursday’s episode (CBS, 10/9c).

The Forever vet plays Angus, a musician in Scotland who is witness to a crime via a video installation that connects his tiny town with New York City… and Elsbeth. But with no sound to accompany the video, the pair is forced to comically mime their way through their first conversation, in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek.

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The first official poster for Warner Bros.' animated The Lord of the Rings prequel film, The War of the Rohirrim, has been released.

The artwork features the king's daughter, Hera, standing ready to defend her home from ruthless invaders, with her father, King Helm Hammerhand, and the villainous Wulf in the background.

The Middle Earth adventure, which is set almost 200 years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic trilogy, follows the mighty first King of Rohan as he mounts a defence of the fortress of Hornburg (which came to be known as Helm's Deep) from a relentless siege.

“This is the story of the most powerful king in Rohan's history, someone who defeated his enemies with his bare fists,” director Kenji Kamiyama said in a recent interview. “Why did his lineage have to end with him? I think there is a lesson in hubris there and also for...

Counting On alum Jana Duggar has been rumored to be engaged since returning to social media after a 2-year hiatus. Many people have been hoping for the 34-year-old to get married and leave her life as the “caretaker” of the family. But it seems that the fans’ wish is finally turning into reality after new documents surfaced featuring Jana’s upcoming wedding with Stephen Wissmmann. Keep reading to see the shocking discovery.

Counting On: Jana Duggar Sparks Engagement Rumors

Last month, Jana made headlines after sharing photos with Abbie and John-David. But what caught the attention of many was the Counting On alum’s picture wearing a ring on her engagement finger. This sparked speculation that the oldest Duggar daughter was getting married. She remained silent about the speculations. Multiple wedding registries have been circulating online, saying that she’ll tie the knot with Stephen. But it seems a Reddit...

Tom Cruise may be known for his death-defying stunts and ageless charm, but even the Mission: Impossible star can’t dodge the inevitable ticking of the clock. The 62-year-old action legend made a recent appearance at the 2024 Olympics, and while his charisma was as magnetic as ever, fans couldn’t help but notice something different. Social media buzzed with whispers about his noticeably puffier look, sparking rumors of plastic surgery or even the effects of medication.

Paul Thomas Anderson (and audiences) want to see Tom Cruise return to more dramatic work like Rain Man | Credits: MGM

Has Father Time finally caught up with Hollywood’s eternal daredevil, or is there something else at play? Whatever the case, it seems even Tom Cruise can’t quite outrun the relentless march of time.

Tom Cruise’s Olympics Stunt Sparks Face Transformation Frenzy Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0,...

While Elden Ring players are hunting for the best weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree, many seem to be overlooking the Dlc’s best Ash of War skills. If you don’t normally focus on experimenting with Ashes of War in Elden Ring, you are going to want to change your outlook. Some of the new Ashes of War in Shadow of the Erdtree are proving to be the most overpowered additions to the game.

So while we’ve already taken a look at some of the most powerful builds in Shadow of the Erdtree (some of which include these Ashes of War), these are the weapon skills you want to prioritize acquiring if you’re tired of trying and dying.

Rolling Sparks

Rolling Sparks is by far the best Ash of War in Elden Ring at the moment. In fact, it feels safe to say that this Ash of War is genuinely broken.

The superhero genre has traditionally been family-oriented. Often light-hearted and ending with a moral message, PG-13 is what most of these films aim for. However, every now and then there comes an R-rated superhero flick that completely blows off adult minds, forcing them to be hyped like kids again. And the Deadpool series did just that.

A still from Logan

However, Deadpool wasn’t the first R-rated superhero movie, and it certainly won’t be the last. Most of the time, R-rated movies earn much less than their PG counterparts, and just like Deadpool, that rule is occasionally broken. As in the case of Logan, which successfully clawed through its family-friendly genre to present a bloody masterpiece.

Suggested“He really wanted me to come back and do the next Wolverine”: Amid Channing Tatum’s Speculated Cameo as Gambit, Another Hugh Jackman’s Co-star is Hopeful For a MCU Debut...

Exclusive: BBC News’ search for its first royal editor has been blown wide open after the British broadcaster passed over two leading internal candidates.

The BBC has advertised the royal editor post externally for the first time, just days after it was expected to be offered to either Mark Easton, BBC News’ home editor, or royal correspondent Daniela Relph.

The prestige on-air role is likely to attract interest from high-profile external candidates, with BBC sources already speculating that Roya Nikkhah, The Sunday Times royal editor and CBS News contributor, would be the candidate to beat, should she wish to apply.

There is anger, however, that Easton and Relph have been overlooked. “The whole thing stinks,” said an insider familiar with the process. A second person added: “Daniela and Mark are very very unhappy.”

Several sources said Easton, a vastly experienced BBC journalist, was asked to complete a written test as part of his application process,...

Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe in Furiosa brings a fresh take, making the prequel less predictable. A lesser-known talent like Hulme contrasts with big names in the cast, adding excitement and surprise. Furiosa's focus on back story, new characters, and an atypically star-studded cast sets it apart in the Mad Max series.

The news that Lachy Hulme will play Immortan Joe in the Mad Max spinoff Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is great for the prequel, assuaging any lingering concerns over stunt casting. Furiosa will be a departure for the Mad Max franchise in various ways. The upcoming prequel will be the first installment of the series that doesn’t focus primarily on Max himself. Instead, Furiosa will flesh out the backstory of Fury Road’s heroine, played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 movie. Furthermore, Furiosa will be an atypically starry affair, something the franchise has only leaned into on occasion until now.

A new MCU duo spotted at the 96th Academy Awards sparked dating rumors among fans. After Tom Holland and Zendaya, the new alleged couple from the superhero universe is Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong’o and upcoming The Fantastic Four star Joseph Quinn. Fans felt their chemistry as the two actors held hands and walked the red carpet together on Hollywood’s big night.

Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o in the first look of A Quiet Place: Day One

Quinn and Nyong’o are starring in the upcoming film, A Quiet Place: Day One, a spin-off in the A Quiet Place film universe. Nyong’o’s debut film in the industry, 12 Years a Slave, won her anq Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014.

Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o Are The New Tom Holland And Zendaya For Marvel Fandom Lupita Nyong’o in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

Joseph...

Season 2 of the animated TV series, "SuperKitties”, titled “Su-Purr Charged”, follows ‘Bitsy’, ‘Ginny’, ‘Buddy’ and ‘Sparks’ as they receive new superpowers and gadgets, airing April 5, 2024 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior:

"SuperKitties" is created and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Paula Rosenthal ("Peter Rabbit").

Emmy Award-winning producer and writer Sarah Mullervy ("Peter Rabbit") serves as executive producer…

…alongside Kirk Van Wormer ("Transformers: Prime”) and Audu Paden ("Monster High"), who also serve as executive producers.

The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television - Kids in association with Disney Junior.

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There was plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Latin Grammys this year. For the first time, the award show was planned in Sevilla, Spain, a cross-continental move that sparked plenty of debate.

The European country has had a complicated place with the awards show, and prior to the ceremony, fans pointed out it’s not part of Latin America — though the Latin Grammys have always considered all music, as long as it’s 51 percent in Spanish. Still, others worried that hosting the show across the world would cause logistical issues for...

In a surprise move, Yes CEO Ilan Sigal has decided to renew the hit Israeli drama Fauda for a fifth season.

According to Variety, Fauda was originally intended to end after its fourth season, but after talks held between Sigal and Netflix, which has streamed Fauda internationally, an arrangement was agreed upon to continue the drama series that addresses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sigal and the show's co-creator, Avi Issacharoff broke the news during an annual event held by the Yes company. The fourth season of Fauda was available to stream on Netflix earlier this year, but as yet there is no confirmed date for its return to the streaming platform.

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Fauda premiered in 2015, and even though there have been decades of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the show is praised for the...

Netflix's film adaptation of Keigo Higashino's novel The Devotion of Suspect X now has a trailer.

Variety indicates that Netflix has partnered with Sujoy Ghosh, an Indian filmmaker to create this version of Keigo's bestselling novel, titled Jaane Jaan. Ghosh is known for his work on Jhankaar Beats, Kahaani, and Kahanni 2: Durga Rani Singh, as a producer, director, and scriptwriter. The novel and film adaptation focus on a mother and daughter and their relationship to a neighbor after a cover-up for a crime brings them together. Casting choices include Kareena Kapoor Khan as Maya, Vijay Varma as Karan, and Jaideep Ahlawat as Naren.

Related: Crime 101, Starring Pedro Pascal and Chris Hemsworth, Sparks $100 Million Bidding War

The trailer for Jaane Jaan was released on August 25, 2023, and sources say the film will debut on Netflix's streaming platform on September 21, 2023. Though Jaane Jaan will be premiering in September, Keigo's...

Deadpool 3 is shaping up to be quite the reunion as two more Deadpool alums have just been confirmed to be returning for the upcoming third film in the fan-favorite franchise.

According to Deadline, Brianna Hildebrand and Shioli Kutsuna have closed deals to return for Deadpool 3, reprising their roles from previous films as Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Yukio, respectively. They join a cast that includes other Deadpool veterans like Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Morena Baccarin, Stefan Kapicic and Rob Delaney, who respectively portray Deadpool’s cab driver sidekick Dopinder, his roommate Blind Al, his fiancée Vanessa, the metallic mutant Colossus and human X-Force member Peter. Ryan Reynolds will once again star as the titular Merc with a Mouth.

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The 2023 London Screenings, which unfold Feb. 27 to March 3, take place in an increasingly crowded international TV calendar. The event kicks off just days after the Berlinale Series Market, overlaps with the BBC Studios Showcase and precedes Series Mania and MipTV.

The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.

To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.

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“A Body That Works”

An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...

U.S. Girls are back with one more new song, “Tux (Your Body Fills Me, Boo),” before the release of their next album, Bless This Mess, out this Friday, Feb. 24, via 4Ad.

The glittering disco gem — which arrives with a music video starring the dancer Libydo — finds U.S. Girls’ Meg Remy singing from the perspective of a tuxedo languishing in a closet, yearning to be donned once more: “I was born to be worn/custom fit to make you feel legit,” Remy sings, “I was expensive, excessive/Now you...

Barbara Bosson, a staple of primetime television dramas for decades (including many created or produced by her former husband Steven Bochco), has died at the age of 83. Her son Jesse Bochco announced the news via his Instagram.

“More spirit and zest than you could shake a stick at. When she loved you, you felt it without a doubt. If she didn’t, you may well have also known that too,” Bochco wrote. “Forever in our hearts. I love you Mama.”

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Bosson is perhaps best known for her starring role in “Hill Street Blues,” the game-changing cop drama created by Steven Bochco. (The two married in 1970 and the series ran 1981–1987.) Bosson portrayed Fay Furillo in the first six seasons of the show, appearing in 100 episodes and garnering five consecutive Emmy nominations for her role.

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Beginning her journey with Pixar eight years ago, as a storyboard artist on The Good Dinosaur, Rosana Sullivan made her directorial debut this year with Kitbull, which on Monday made the Academy’s shortlist for Best Animated Short Film.

Examining a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull, and the unlikely friendship that emerges between them, Kitbull emerged from Sullivan’s desire to capture animals in animation, the way that they actually are. “I love cat videos, as we all do, and I just wanted to draw a kitten being a kitten, because I never saw that done in animation, at least not often. Usually, they’re anthropomorphized, and I just wanted to capture the spirit of a real kitten,” the director tells Deadline. “It then evolved into something about connection and friendship between two outcast characters, because that was something that I had struggled with as a kid.

Exclusive: Fox has given a put pilot commitment to a hourlong medical drama inspired by world-renowned neurologist and bestselling author Oliver Sacks, from Blindspot executive producer Alex Berger, director-producer Lee Toland Krieger, Fabrik Entertainment, The Imaginarium and Warner Bros. TV, where Berger and Krieger are both under deals.

Written by Berger and to be directed by Krieger, the Untitled Oliver Sacks Medical Project is inspired by Sacks’ books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and An Anthropologist on Mars. The fictional, character-driven medical drama explores the magic and wonder of the human brain. Part medical mystery, part character study, the project is a hopeful story about the power of empathy as a tool for healing.

Berger executive produces with Krieger. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabrik, a Red Arrow Studios company, along with Jonathan Cavendish for Imaginarium.

In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announces the second season premiere date for “You,” and Quibi has named six more cast members joining its upcoming series “The Now.”

Casting

Samantha Richelle, Arthur Acuña (“Princess and I”), Nonie Buencamino (“Sparks”) and Ces Quesada (“Invisible”) have been cast in Wgn’s upcoming drama “Almost Paradise.” The four members join previously announced lead cast member Christian Kane. Kane will portray Alex Walker, a former Us DEA agent who was forced into early retirement. Once the DEA’s most resourceful undercover operative, He now runs the gift shop in the island’s luxury resort hotel and gets his disability payments at the Us Naval base. However, because the resort has attracted business from rich, powerful and sometimes criminal elites, the retired agent is forced back into the dangerous lifestyle. Richelle will portray Kai Mendoza, the youngest person to ever make the police force; Acuña will play “Ernesto Almares,...

2018 will probably be a very memorable year for Zoe Kazan. The 35-year-old actress is best known for her roles in films such as “The Big Sick,” “Ruby Sparks” and the HBO mini-series “Oliver Kitteridge,” but she’s also an accomplished screenwriter. Kazan wrote the screenplay for “Sparks” and co-wrote the acclaimed indie “Wildlife” with husband Paul Dano that debuted at Sundance last January.

Continue reading Zoe Kazan Sets Record Straight On ‘Buster Scruggs’ Always Being A Movie [Interview] at The Playlist.

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Todd Rundgren had a loving history with the band that taught him almost everything he knew about music.

Rock Hall of Fame Class of 2019 nominee Todd Rundgren is a musicians' musician who consistently puts art in front of fame. A True Star, which is also the title of his 1973 album, he broke onto the scene with two romantic pop classics, "Hello, It's Me" and "I Saw the Light" off his third album Something/Anything?; explored the intricate maneuverings of prog rock with his band Utopia, and scored one of his most and least recognizable songs just banging on a drum all day. Rundgren never shied from referencing his musical influences, or ripping down his own idols. Ten years after The Beatles proclaimed "All You Need Is Love," Rundgren confirmed the message when Utopia's Oops! Wrong Planet closed with "Love Is the Answer." But not all Todd's encounters with the Beatles were loving.

I know absolutely nothing about "Sparks", the 70s pop band out of Los Angeles that has achieved cult status in music aficionado circles. That makes Edgar Wright's next directorial effort a must-watch for me since his documentary on the musical duo of Ron and Russel Mael explores their 50+ years of work from formation to the current day. As IndieWire reports, Wright's next directorial effort will have nothing to do with comic books, variously aged drivers, or blood and ice cream. He's currently combing the archives to put together decades' worth of information on "Sparks", having …...

This week is all but over, but today’s casting roundup has an opportunity to start next week on a high note. FX’s “The Americans” is seeking background actors for a New York City shoot on Monday. There are also opportunities in a short film about a robot-human romance and a PSA airing at the next Super Bowl. Plus, get your high kicks ready—the Rockettes are casting for the Christmas Spectacular! “The Americans” FX’s “The Americans” is continuing its background casting and is currently seeking nonunion talent, aged 18 and older, to play background in exterior shots. Production will take place on Feb. 26 in NYC. Pay is $13 per hour for 10 hours. Apply here! “Sparks” Join “Sparks,” a short film about a happy worker android who falls in love with a human co-worker and whose heart literally explodes every time he sees her. A male actor, aged 20–30, is sought to play the lead robot,...

Part and parcel of Taika Waititi’s M.O. is a sneaky, self-effacing cameo – think of the director’s surprise appearance in Hunt For the Wilderpeople, or his direct involvement in quirky horror title What We Do in the Shadows.

Turns out Thor: Ragnarok is no different, as Waititi called upon motion-capture technology to bring Korg to life, along with an additional two characters. Speaking to Empire (via Cbm) as part of Ragnarok‘s ongoing press tour, Taika Waititi confirmed that he played the part of Surtur, the fearsome fire dragon, and a third surprise character:

I am one of the heads on the three-headed alien, this character called Haju. I’m the head on the right. And I’m also the motion-capture for Surtur.

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The legendary Kane Hodder, whose film contributions are many, but is most known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th Part VII, Friday the 13th Part VIII, Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X), has a documentary coming out about his intriguing life called To Hell and Back, and a new clip from the film has been released. Also: details on the Sdcc 2017 exclusive Twin Peaks sign, Central Park and Inheritance Dances with Films screening info, release details on the Camera Obscura soundtrack and White Raven release.

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story: "In a candid moment, Robert Englund reveals that horror films used to not garner much respect among the film industry, but is now “a go-to, popcorn ingredient in the soul of Hollywood.” Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) describes stories of Kane’s strong relationship with his fans, while Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter...

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com

Question: Grey’s Anatomy scoop, please! —Allison

Ausiello: The show is admitting the rarest breed of Grey’s Anatomy character this spring: an honest-to-goodness Big Bad. According to sources, Shonda Rhimes & Co. are looking for a Caucasian actor in his mid 40s to play a new doctor who is “appealing, charismatic and charming” — in other words, a total freakin’ catch. The twist? He’s has a “manipulative, scary dark side.” The MD (which in this case stands for...

Hans Zimmer is one of Hollywood’s most recognized talents, composing scores for films like “The Lion King,” “Inception,” “Gladiator,” “The Dark Knight,” among many others. Add to that list BBC’s breathtaking “Planet Earth II” score, which you can listen to below.

The album includes the series’ mesmerizing and captivating main theme song, “Planet Earth II Suite,” composed by the Academy Award winner, as well as original music written by Jacob Shea (“Through the Wormhole,” “Sparks”) and Jasha Klebe (“Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom”) for Bleeding Fingers Music. The stellar LP contains 49 tracks that will instantly transport you to another world, helping you reimagine the mind-blowing scenes seen on TV.

Read More: ‘Planet Earth II’ Clip: Grizzly Bears Shake and Shimmy to ‘Jungle Boogie’ – Watch

For those who have been following the six-part series, the soundtrack also includes the music from the epic battle between the baby iguana and racer snakes.

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Send any/all of the above to askausiello@tvline.com

Question: Will we see Arrow’s Felicity continue to struggle with being in a wheelchair, or has that all been resolved? —Jenny

Ausiello: Though Felicity seems to have navigated many of the early bumps — presentation to the Palmer Tech board included — “We will definitely feel the weight of it” in episodes to come, showrunner Wendy Mericle told Matt Mitovich. “There’s a big decision she and Oliver are going to make at the end of [Episode 413, airing Feb. 10], and it will...

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Important: Three of the cast members of Beloved '00s Property (aka "Aging into Prime Nostalgia Bait") Lizzie McGuire reunited at a bowling alley.

Hilary Duff, Jake Thomas and Lalaine were snapped together at a bowling alley Monday night. No further information is available, or even necessary, and the only thing that's off about this is the notable absence of Adam Lamberg.

Where's Gordo, Jake? Huh? Where's Gordo?

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After Rachel Frederickson’s controversial victory last season, the producers are giving themselves a second chance with The Biggest Loser: Glory Days. All 20 contestants this year are former athletes, which theoretically should mean their minds and bodies are better suited for the intense regime expected of this competition. These former champions already know what it takes to be a winner but also understand the concept of limits and discipline, something Frederickson was criticized for lacking. Though it gets a little annoying how many times the trainers say it, this does have the potential to be the best season yet.

Sparks

In this ambitious period film, a young superhero joins a covert team of masked vigilantes to bring justice to a crime-ridden city only to be framed for a murder for which he must go to extreme lengths to clear his name.

Directed by: Christopher Folino

Cast: Chase Williamson, Ashley Bell, Clancy Brown, Jake Busey, William Katt, Clint Howard, Marina Squerciati

Streaming: Amazon

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Welcome to Den Of Geek’s newest regular feature. Leaving a monthly stain on the glowing veneer of the site’s hallowed digital halls, this blog’s humble goal is to explore cinema’s shady alleyways in search of the obscure, weird and not-so-wonderful, bad taste, or just plain bad. All clear? Then, let’s get wading.

Everyone knows that critics are a wretched, bitter cross-section of human sewage, right? In case you’d forgotten, the first few films we encounter provide evidence of these dregs of society finally getting their just desserts.

Vincent Price might be the perfect critic-slayer. Surely there can be no finer way to go than accompanied by a Shakespearian quote in the high-camp dulcet tones of a horror legend. Theatre Of Blood,...

(Cbr) Actors Ashley Bell and Clint Howard stopped by the Cbr Speakeasy in Los Angeles to discuss noir superhero film "Sparks," directed by Christopher Folino and based on the graphic novel of the same name. It's very possible fans will know Bell and Howard from their work in other films and television shows -- Bell plays Nell Sweetzer in "The Last Exorcism" series and portrayed Karina in webisodes for "The Walking Dead," while Howard's lengthy career in film and television includes credits in everything from "Apollo 13" and "Frost/Nixon" to "Star Trek" and Disney's "The Jungle Book." In "Sparks," Bell took on the role of Lady Heavenly, the vigilante romantic interest of Sparks, while Howard plays Gordon Eldridge, the head of the newspaper. During their interview with Cbr Executive Producer Jonah Weiland, Bell and Howard discussed the draw of "Sparks" and the challenge of bringing superheroes to life on a budget.

After a radioactive meteor strikes Earth, a genetically altered group known as The Rochester 13 gain astonishing, superhuman powers. Ian Sparks doesn't feel remotely super... but after his parents' death, he throws himself into battle against the criminals plaguing the mean streets of New York. Teaming up with, and falling hard for, the beautiful Lady Heavenly, the unstoppable duo quickly decimates the city's army of thugs. But when they tangle with the nation's most twisted arch-villain, they end up losing everything - including each other. Sparks' rage-fueled quest for vengeance ignites a battle that will change the world and alter his destiny, forever. Starring: Clancy Brown, Chase Williamson and Ashley Bell. LEEE777: Out on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK. DVD only in the States.

Sparks is a phenomenal new period superhero movie co-directed by Christopher Folino and Todd Burrows. It stars Chase Williamson as the title hero, Ashley Bell, Clancy Brown, Jake Busey, William Katt and Clint Howard. It is currently playing in limited theatrical release — and is well worth seeing in the theater — and streaming on iTunes.

The Underground Film Journal’s Executive Editor, Mike Everleth, attended a special screening on March 16 during the movie’s opening weekend, at which filmmaker Folino and stars Bell, Katt and Howard were in attendance. The photo above and those in the gallery below were all taken at this event.

Folino previously solo directed the award-winning indie comedy Gamers, which the Journal was a fan and supporter of back in the day. (Gamers is also currently streaming on Amazon.)

As enjoyable as Gamers is, Sparks is a tremendous leap in content, style and execution. Based on the...

Sparks, the movie adaptation of the graphic novel by Christopher Folino, will drop on DVD and Digital Download on March 18. To whet your appetite, we have a clip to share. In it, the titular character Ian Sparks (Chase Williamson) undergoes rigorous training, led by Archer (Clancy Brown), to become the hero he was destined to be. After a radioactive meteor strikes Earth, a genetically altered group known as The Rochester 13 gain astonishing, superhuman powers. Ian Sparks (Chase Williamson, John Dies at the End) doesn't feel remotely super... but after his parents' death, he throws himself into battle against the criminals plaguing the mean streets of New York. Teaming up with, and falling hard for, the beautiful Lady Heavenly (Ashley Bell, The Last Exorcism I & II),...

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Here at Dread Central we love Ashley Bell, and any time word comes that she's in something genre-related, we get all bent up like Nell from The Last Exorcism in anticipation! That being said, her latest flick, Sparks, is getting ready to hit DVD, and we have an exclusive clip and more!

Directed by Christopher Folino (The Troll, Gamers) and Todd Burrows, Sparks stars Bell along with Chase Williamson (John Dies at the End), Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption), Clint Howard (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers), and William Katt ("The Greatest American Hero").

Look for it on DVD and Digital Download on March 18, 2014, via Image Home Entertainment.

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After a radioactive meteor strikes Earth, a genetically altered group, known as The Rochester 13, gain astonishing, superhuman powers. Ian Sparks (Williamson) doesn’t feel remotely super… but after his parents’ death, he throws himself into battle against the...

"1948 - I remember that year well... It was the year I met her... And it was the year a serial killer came to my town." Today's indie trailer is for a dark superhero or super powers action-thriller titled Sparks, from co-directors Todd Burrows & Christopher Folino. Up-and-coming actor Chase Williamson (John Dies at the End and "Video Game High School") plays Ian Sparks, a masked vigilante who "discovers the dark side to heroism." IMDb's synopsis leaves out the super-powered group Rochester 13, but they're in this trailer. The cast includes Ashley Bell, Clancy Brown, Jake Busey, William Katt, Marina Squerciati. I'm curious about it. Watch the official trailer for Todd Burrows & Christopher Folino's Sparks, in high def from Apple: "Supers like me had kept this town safe..." After a radioactive meteor strikes Earth, a genetically altered group, known as The Rochester 13, gain astonishing, superhuman powers. Ian Sparks (Williamson) doesn't feel remotely super.

Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, brings you Sparks, the origin of masked vigilante Ian Sparks, available on DVD and digital download March 18, 2014. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel, the film is directed by Christopher Folino (The Troll, Gamers) and Todd Burrows.

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We have your first look at the key art for the adaptation of the graphic novel Sparks. Along with that we also have a number of stills from the flick to share with you. The film stars Chase Williamson (John Dies At The End), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Clancy Brown (Hellbenders), Clint Howard (Nobody Gets Out Alive), Jake Busey, William Katt (The Greatest American Hero). The adaptation was written by Christopher Folino who also directed along with Todd Burrows. After a radioactive meteor strikes Earth, a genetically altered group known as The Rochester 13 gain astonishing, superhuman powers. Ian Sparks (Chase Williamson, John Dies at the End) doesn't feel remotely super... but after his parents' death, he throws himself into battle against the criminals plaguing the...

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Science Fiction has always played a pivotal role in cinema. It is a means by which we can look into the future and speculate as to what “could be”. Our only limit is our imaginations, and our imaginations provide an infinite number of possibilities. With that being said there have been some incredible films that allow us to look forward and wonder, “what if?”. Whether it is the existence of extra terrestrials or humankind’s self destructive nature – these possibilities are fascinating.

While it is easy to point to the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises because they are so iconic, we decided that would be too easy. Below are our favorite Science Fiction films that do not begin with the word “Star”. Did we miss something? Share your favorite with us on Facebook, Twitter, or in the comments below!

Graham’s Picks

Minority Report (2002)

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Chicago – The first annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, presented by the Chicago Film Critics Association and dedicated to Roger Ebert, will take place this weekend, April 12-14, 2013 at the Muvico Rosemont 18. With over 20 films programmed, this will be your first chance to see many of the biggest films of the year, and some of these films may never play again in Chicago. Great documentaries, exclusive premieres, and celebrity guests — here are my personal highlights and links to get your tickets.

Stories We Tell

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“Stories We Tell”

Sarah Polley has transitioned from actress to director with remarkable ease, delivering the critically acclaimed “Away From Her” and “Take This Waltz.” Her latest film happens to be about her own drama as the documentary “Stories We Tell” attempts to answer questions about her mother’s past and becomes something of a commentary on how and why we tell these stories in the first place.