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Jim Carrey is one of the biggest and most beloved actors of his generation, and back in the 1990s, he had an impressive streak of back-to-back hits that's even better three decades later. Jim Carrey is best known for his style of comedy, which he has used to bring to life some of the most memorable characters in pop culture, such as The Riddler, but he has also shown his range in drama movies, such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Carrey’s acting career began in 1983 with a direct-to-video comedy, but he rose to fame in the 1990s.

The 1990s was a very busy decade for Carrey, starring mostly in comedies but also in a superhero movie (Batman Forever) and the psychological comedy-drama The Truman Show, which earned him the praise of critics. In recent years, Carrey has become part of the world of Sonic the Hedgehog thanks to the characters of Dr.

Name a most recent film or show and Nicholas Galitzine is probably in it. The young British actor has been booking projects left and right and it is just the beginning of what will likely be a long brilliant and successful career. Early life Nicholas Galitzine is a British artist known for his work as an actor and singer. The 29-year-old began his acting career with roles in indie films and then quickly gained recognition for his talent. Galitzine was exposed to different cultures growing up, with his Greek-American mother and his British father. Born and raised in a supportive family environment in London, England, there was nothing that could have stopped Galitzine. He attended Dulwich College in London, where he had to balance academics with his interest in both sports and the arts. Even though his main focus at the beginning was rugby and athletics, he quickly began falling in love with acting,...

Nicholas Galitzine is quickly turning into one of Hollywood’s rising stars with steamy roles in last year’s British rom-com “Red, White, and Royal Blue” (now with a sequel on approach) and this year’s age-gap romance “The Idea of You.” However, in an interview with British GQ recently, Galitzine admitted that having the opportunity to take on quality roles is a relatively new phenomenon for him.

“I’ve had to cut my teeth on a lot of projects, which, I find the result of them, admittedly, maybe not great,” Galitzine said. “But for me, it was always, ‘Ok, this job won’t take me from point A to Z, but it is at least pushing me in the right direction?’”

Galitzine’s early roles include his performance as a moody violinist in the film “High Strung,” as well as playing Prince Robert in the critically panned jukebox musical...

It's astonishing to think what an enormous hit Tom Shadyac's film "Bruce Almighty" was when it came out back in 2003. Jim Carrey played Bruce, a mid-level TV reporter who is selfish and a little disappointed with his job. When a rival named Evan (Steve Carell) is promoted above him, Bruce wails to God that life is unfair. Astonishingly, God Almighty (Morgan Freeman) appears to Bruce in order to give him a lesson. For one week, and limited to only a small portion of Buffalo, New York, Bruce will be given the infinite power of the Divine, teaching him that being God isn't as easy as all that. Bruce uses his Godly powers for petty, personal things like parting traffic and increasing the bust size of his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston). 

Naturally, Bruce's cavalier use of power -- and his lazy acumen when it comes to answering prayers -- leads to chaos.

In 2021, a new live-action version of the classic fairy tale Cinderella debuted on Amazon Prime, and the Cinderella 2021 cast is full of a mix of musical veterans and newcomers. One of the trends that have gained force in the film industry in recent years is that of live-action versions of animated movies, especially those based on popular fairy tales. Disney has been especially keen on bringing some of its animated classics to the live-action realm, but as these fairy tales aren’t exactly the Mouse House’s property, other studios can do their own versions as well, as Sony and Amazon did with Cinderella.

Directed and written by Kay Cannon and based on Charles Perrault’s tale of the same name, Cinderella follows the title character, a young woman who lives with her abusive stepmother and stepsisters after the death of her father. When the royal family organizes a ball...

Photo: ‘Purple Hearts’ It’s no surprise ‘Purple Hearts’ reached the number one slot on Netflix’ top ten most watched movies. With its romance novel-esque premise combined with a real-world context, it makes complete sense why viewers have and continue to hit the “play” button. Though, it must be acknowledged, there’s a danger that comes with mixing too many identities. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment, education, and philanthropy. Starring Sofia Carson (most recognizable for her role in Disney Channel’s ‘Descendants’ series) and Nicholas Galitzine (no stranger to the artistic...

CAAMFest 2021, the spring festival showcase of the Center for Asian American Media (Caam), presents many Chinese and Chinese diaspora works. From the Opening Night drive-in screening of director Debbie Lum’s Try Harder! at Fort Mason Flix on Thursday, May 13 and the Hong Kong Cinema Showcase drive-in on Saturday, May 15 to virtual and on-demand events, the festival is proud to celebrate the dynamism of the Chinese and Chinese diaspora experience. Several films from CAAMFest 2021 include representation from Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Opening Night

Try Harder!, directed by Debbie Lum

Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. at Fort Mason Flix

At San Francisco’s Lowell High School—where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and the majority of the student body is Asian American—the things that usually make a person stand out can feel not good enough, even commonplace.

Spotlight: Evan Jackson Leong

Centerpiece Presentation,...

Exclusive: Marcus Emanuel Mitchell and Jayson Blair are set for recurring roles on the upcoming third season of Freeform’s Good Trouble.

Created by Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg, Good Trouble stars Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Tommy Martinez, Emma Hunton, Sherry Cola, Zuri Adele, Beau Mirchoff and Josh Pence.

Mitchell will play Dyonte, an activist and organizer with a strong sense of purpose, a nurturing spirit and a sly, playful sense of humor who works with Malika (Zuri Adele).

Blair will portray Tony, a devoted and charismatic lawyer who works for Kathleen Gale (Constance Zimmer). As we previously reported, Zimmer also has joined the cast as recurring and will direct an episode this season.

Created by Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg, Good Trouble stars Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Tommy Martinez, Emma Hunton, Sherry Cola, Zuri Adele,...

Hulu is out with its list of everything new coming and everything leaving the streaming service in the month of October.

Highlights include seasons four and seven of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” Season 8 of “My 600-lb Life” featuring the late star Coliesa McMillian, and a bunch of cooking shows including seasons nine and 10 of “Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern,” Season 13 of “Cutthroat Kitchen” and Season 18 of “Hell’s Kitchen.” All of those come out Oct. 1.

For Halloween, catch the Hulu Original series “Monsterland” out Oct. 2.

On Oct. 14, catch the season premiere of “The Bachelorette” just one day after it airs on ABC.

Leaving Hulu on Oct. 31 are all five of the “Twilight” movies, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Footloose.”

See the full list below.

Oct. 1

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days: Complete Season 4 (TLC)

90 Day Fiancé: Complete Season 7 (TLC)

All-Star Halloween Spectacular: Special (Food Network)

Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern:...

October is officially spooky season and it’s nice to know that some streaming services (*cough*Disney+*cough*) are taking that responsibility very seriously.

For its new releases in October 2020, Hulu is premiering the Marvel TV universe’s first-ever outright horror series. Helstrom debuts on Oct. 16 and follows Marvel Comics character Daimon Helstrom as he struggles against all manner of demonic forces. Another spooky treat arriving this month is Monsterland on Oct. 2. This anthology will feature scary stories from around the country.

On the movie side of things, Hulu is bringing out Clive Barker adaptation Books of Blood on Oct. 7 and Bad Hair on Oct. 23. Thank you, Hulu, for your spooky service.

There are a lot of non-Hulu TV shows of note arriving in October as well. The final season of Homeland will be available to stream on Oct. 26. The premiere of Saturday Night Live‘s 46th season will arrive on Oct.

We’re now just over halfway through September, so let’s turn our attention to what’s coming to Hulu next month. Every October, the streaming service celebrates “Huluween” by adding a bunch of new Halloween-themed content. And this year is no different, with countless classic movies going up on the site that you’ll want to check out to get you in the spooky mood as well as a few notable originals.

These include anthology series Monsterland (October 2nd) and horror comedy film Bad Hair (October 23rd), starring Lena Waithe, Vanessa Williams and Laverne Cox, from Dear White People director Justin Simien. Superhero fans will also want to catch supernatural-themed Marvel series Helstrom (October 16th). The final production from Marvel Television, it’s sadly already doomed to just the one season.

See below for the full list of everything that’s coming to Hulu in October:

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Exclusive: Brad Krevoy Television, a division of Mpca and producer of Hallmark Channel’s hit series When Calls the Heart, has signed a deal with High Strung creators Michael and Janeen Damian for three Christmas TV movies. The films, Much Ado About Christmas, Christmas in Transylvania and The Christmas Waltz, are slated to begin production this year.

The Damians are behind High Strung and High Strung Free Dance, the sequel, both theatrically released by The Walt Disney Company in international territories and by Sony, Netflix, Redbox and others in the U.S. High Strung Free Dance is set to release digitally in the U.S. February 4, courtesy of Gvn Releasing.

Bk TV recently produced Christmas in Rome starring Lacey Chabert and Sam Page for the Hallmark Channel, as well as Holiday in the Wild starring Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis, Knight Before Christmas starring Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Whitehouse, and...

There are two kinds of people in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours: The people who love the dance movie “High Strung” and the people who are only just now hearing about it for the first time.

It’s a bizarre, bright and unabashedly sincere modern cult classic about a dance student who teams up with a rebellious violinist to rock New York City at the intersection where popping, locking and string instrumentation collide. Find another movie where an impromptu fiddle feud breaks out in the midst of a snooty party, where all the working-class servers suddenly break out into a perfectly choreographed routine that culminates in an awkward flying kick into a platter full of champagne flutes. You’ll be looking for a long, long time, mark my words.

So needless to say, the bar was set very high for the new sequel, “High Strung Free Dance.” The follow-up...

"All I need is a shot!" Gvn Releasing has debuted an official trailer for an indie romantic drama titled High Strung Free Dance, a sequel of sorts to the dance romance movie High Strung from 2016. This time the romance is between a talented pianist and an up-and-coming dancer - in that other movie it was between a violinist and a ballerina. In Free Dance, Zander Raines, a dazzling and tempestuous young choreographer unwittingly ignites a romantic rivalry with his pianist, Charlie, when he embraces a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow, as his muse for his innovative new Broadway show: Free Dance. The cast includes Thomas Doherty, Harry Jarvis, Juliet Doherty, Jane Seymour, Ace Bhatty, plus Desmond Richardson. This is so cheesy and extravagant and all showbiz, which might be just what excites a few of you. Dance on. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Michael Damian's High Strung Free Dance,...

In today’s film news roundup, Seann William Scott’s “Already Gone” and “High Strung: Free Dance” get releases, and Tom Skerritt, Mira Sorvino and Chloe Coleman get cast.

Acquisition

Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to the Seann William Scott road drama “Already Gone,” executive produced by Keanu Reeves, Variety has learned exclusively.

Christopher Kenneally directed from his own script with Rainmaker Films producing. The film, which also stars Shiloh Fernandez, Justine Skye and Tyler Dean Flores, will be released in theaters and on demand on Aug. 16.

Flores plays a lonely teenager in Coney Island who uses his graffiti to escape from his abusive stepfather, portrayed by Scott. The teenager is in love with his stepfather’s girlfriend and they flee together to Colorado after the stepfather tries to pimp her out.

The film is produced by Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, Russell Geyser of RainMaker Films,...

A new film has emerged at the 70th Cannes Film Festival titled The Changeover. It is based on Margaret Mahy’s best-selling, Carnegie Award-winning novel from New Zealand.

When a sinister visitor arrives in her town, sixteen-year-old Laura Chant discovers awesome new powers within herself that she must harness in order to rescue her younger brother from the man’s evil plans.

The supernatural thriller stars Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner, Harry Potter series), Melanie Lynskey (I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore, Up in the Air, The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Lucy Lawless (Parks and Recreation, Battlestar Galactica, Xena: Warrior Princess), Nicholas Galitzine (Handsome Devil, High Strung), Erana James.

In 2014, Spall won the Best Actor award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival for portraying J. M. W. Turner in Mike Leigh’s biographical film Mr. Turner. He also collaborated with Leigh on Topsy-turvy and the brilliant Secrets & Lies.

Visitors to the Jacksonville Humane Society in Florida never really understood Chaz the pit bull.

He was constantly nervous, jumping with fear whenever he heard a strange sound and constantly barking while on his leash. When he was alone in his kennel, he’d sit and shake, causing potential foster and adoptive families to pass over him. But fostering by U.S. Army veteran Travis Wycoff, 34, who served three tours of duty in the Middle East, and his girlfriend Lisa Nommensen, 31, allowed Chaz to normalize and find a forever home.

“When we first got him, he was Mr. High Strung,...

Nichloas Galitzine is a British model, up-and-coming actor and musician known for his parts in The Beat Beneath My Feet and most recently High Strung. Nicholas Galitzine: Early Life and Career Breakthrough Galitzine was born and raised in London. From an early age, he showed an interest in the arts, singing in a choir since the age of […]

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Keenan Kampa is an American-born ballet dancer, actress and model from Washington D.C. She is the first American to be admitted into the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre (formerly the Kirov Ballet) in St. Petersburg, Russia. She is also the star of recently released film High Strung. Keenan Kampa: Early Life and Career Breakthrough Keenan Kampa was born […]

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Nicholas Galitzine stars opposite ballerina Keenan Kampa in the new dance flick High Strung. Nicholas Galitzine On ‘High Strung’ In High Strung, Galitzine plays Johnnie, a young British violist busking in the New York City subways to make ends meet, and with the hopes of somehow making it as a musician. Eventually he meets Ruby […]

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Melissa McCarthy's The Boss and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice are in a tight race for the weekend number one with a mere $45,000 giving the edge to The Boss based on estimates. Also opening this weekend, Stx's Hardcore Henry fell short of expectations while Fox Searchlight's Demolition was all-too-apt a name for the Jake Gyllenhaal starrer as it managed to barely creep over a $1 million opening. Beginning with The Boss, its #1 finish is secondary to the proven star power of Melissa McCarthy as she top-lines yet another $20+ million opener. Excluding the limited release of St. Vincent and her small appearance in This is 40, McCarthy's streak of starring in a film that has grossed over $20 million in its opening weekend has now been extended to six, going back to 2011's Bridesmaids. Not even the overwhelmingly negative reviews or lackluster "C+" CinemaScore could prevent The Boss from posting a $23.48 million weekend,...

Keenan Kampa, the classically trained ballet dancer, makes her feature film debut in Michael Damian‘s High Strung opposite Nicholas Galitzine. Keenan Kampa On ‘High Strung’ Kampa, 27, has been dancing since she was 4 years old. At 17, she became the first American invited to study at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. She […]

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High Strung Paladin and Bloom Reviewed by: Harvey Karten for Shockya Grade: B+ Director: Michael Damian Written by: Janeen Damian, Michael Damian Cast: Keenan Kampa, Nicholas Galitzine, Jane Seymour, Sonoya Mizuno, Richard Southgate Screened at: Review 1, NYC, 3/8/16 Opens: April 8, 2016 “High Strung,” a title that could stand for both the neurotic personalities in the story and a principal’s violin, is all about the dance and music, but don’t expect your grandparents’ fox trot to be exhibited. Instead, director Michael Damian, whose previous movie “Love by Design” focuses on a Romanian-born woman living the dream in New York City until she is forced to go back to her [ Read More ]

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Paladin has acquired rights to Michael Damian's dance-driven drama High Strung after the pic premiered over the weekend at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The plan is to release the film theatrically on more than 100 screens nationwide April 8. The Orchard has home entertainment rights and will launch the film later this spring. Bloom Media handled worldwide sales, with Disney International acquiring the majority of international rights. Written and produced by Damian…...

Plus: Production begins on The Last Word; Keira Knightley circles Collateral Beauty; Music Box acquires Sundance entry The Innocents; and more…

Aaron Eckhart stars in Courage, based on Jim Dent’s novel Courage Beyond The Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story and Spotlight will commence sales at the Efm this week.

Angelo Pizzo directed the film about about a university athlete who receives a shocking diagnosis following an injury. Clarius distributed Courage in the Us last November under the title My All American.

Production is underway in the Los Angeles area on Mark Pellington’s The Last Word starring Shirley Maclaine and Amanda Seyfried. Bleecker Street will distribute the drama in the Us and Myriad Pictures handles international sales at the Efm. Anne Heche, Philip Baker Hall and Scott Speedman and Tom Everett Scott round out the key cast.Kristin Stewart and Helena Bonham Carter are in talks and James Franco is attached to star in Jt Leroy, about...

Plus: Keira Knightley circles Collateral Beauty; Music Box acquires Sundance entry The Innocents; Alcon sets writer for The Ice Twins; and more…

Aaron Eckhart stars in Courage, based on Jim Dent’s novel Courage Beyond The Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story and Spotlight will commence sales at the Efm this week.

Angelo Pizzo directed the film about about a university athlete who receives a shocking diagnosis following an injury. Clarius distributed Courage in the Us last November under the title My All American.

Kristin Stewart and Helena Bonham Carter are in talks and James Franco is attached to star in Jt Leroy, about the hoax female blogger who passed herself off as a transgender male. Lbi Entertainment /Aquarius / Rabbit Bandini Productions produce and Fortitude International represents international rights.Keira Knightley is reportedly in talks to star opposite Will Smith in New Line/Village Roadshow’s drama Collateral Beauty. Warner Bros will distribute in the Us on March...

Screen International has revealed its Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers.

Click here to access the Screen Stars of Tomorrow microsite, including full profiles, picture gallery and digital edition

Now in its 12th year, the annual showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers who will be making waves in the years to come.

Scroll down for the full list

Past Stars of Tomorrow selected by Screen include Benedict Cumberbatch (2004), Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (2005), Suffragette star Carey Mulligan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega (2011) and last year’s cover stars Taron Egerton, Olivia Cooke and Sam Keeley.

Stars of Tomorrow editor Fionnuala Halligan curates the stars after considering hundreds of candidates and consulting with industry experts including casting agents, talent agents, managers, producers and directors.

This year marks a partnership with the BFI London Film Festival (Oct 7-18), which will present the Stars as part of its programme of events.

Halligan...

Screen International has revealed its Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers.

Click here to access the Screen Stars of Tomorrow microsite, including full profiles, picture gallery and digital edition

Now in its 12th year, the annual showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers who will be making waves in the years to come.

Scroll down for the full list

Past Stars of Tomorrow selected by Screen include Benedict Cumberbatch (2004), Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne (2005), Suffragette star Carey Mulligan, Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega (2011) and last year’s cover stars Taron Egerton, Olivia Cooke and Sam Keeley.

Stars of Tomorrow editor Fionnuala Halligan curates the stars after considering hundreds of candidates and consulting with industry experts including casting agents, talent agents, managers, producers and directors.

This year marks a partnership with the BFI London Film Festival (Oct 7-18), which will present the Stars as part of its programme of events.

Halligan...

SquareOne Entertainment acquires Cannes Marche titles.

Independent distributor SquareOne Entertainment has acquired German-speaking rights to a comedy, thriller, sci-fi and dance movie coming out of Cannes’ Marche du Film.

The titles include spoof 50 Shades Of Black, acquired from Im Global. The film, a spoof of box office smash 50 Shades Of Grey, is in pre-production and stars Marlon Wayans. Director is Michael Tiddes (A Haunted House)

The deal was negotiated by Al Munteanu and Ingrid Pittana on behalf of SquareOne Entertainment and by Michael Rothstein on behalf of Im Global.

SquareOne has also acquired sci-fi She Who Brings Gifts from from Altitude Film Sales. Currently filming with Glenn Close, Gemma Arterton and Paddy Considine, it is directed by Colm McCarthy.

Adapted by M. R. Carey from his critically acclaimed novel The Girl With All The Gifts, the story centres on a scientist and a teacher living in a dystopian future who embark on a journey of survival with a...

High Strung - Open Audition 

We Are Looking For Incredible Performers For The Dance Movie 'High Strung'

Legendary Us choreographer Dave Scott (Step Up, Stomp The Yard, So You Think You Can Dance?) will be in London looking for amazing Female Classical Ballet dancers aged 18 -24 And brilliant Male and Female Street Dancers aged 18 - 30 

On 

Wednesday 2Nd April 2014 

Ballet Audition: 12.00 - 1.00pm(N.B. Will Be En Pointe) 

Street Dance Audition: 2.00 - 5.00pm 

Where:

Dance Attic Studios Old Fulham Baths368 North End RoadLondon SW6 1Ly 

How to get there: 

Buses: 14, 28, 391, 11, 295, G4, N14, N31 to Fulham B'way 74, 190 to Lillie Road 

Tube: 3 Mins walk from Fulham  Broadway station 

Overground: 10 Mins from West Brompton 

i) Please Bring A Photo And CV If You Have ONEii) You Must Have A Valid Passport As This Project Shoots In EUROPEiii) If You Get The Part - Rehearsals: from w/c 7th April 2014 in Romania.

'High Strung' - Dance Film Casting

Legendary choreographer Dave Scott (Step Up 3D, Stomp The Yard, So You Think You Can Dance?) will be choreographing the routines for this ballet meets hip hop tale of a struggling British musician in New York and the talented American ballerina he meets who changes his world.

The director is Michael Damian.

Auditions: London: 12th & 13th February 2014

Rehearsals: Must be available to rehearse from w/c 17th February 2014, dates Tbc

Shoots: 17th March 2014 - 15th April 2014

Location: Bucharest, Romania and New York

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We Are Looking For The Following:

Johnnie Blackwell (Male) 19 - 22. Very good looking, brooding and street-wise, Johnnie can’t get a job without a work visa, so he takes up busking in the subways for cash. But when he meets classical dancer Ruby during a hip hop battle gone wrong, they immediately clash but he can’t deny the chemistry between them.