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Léa Seydoux Is in for a Rude Awakening in a Clip From Cannes Competition Film ‘Gentle Monster’ (Exclusive)
The new movie from Austrian writer-director Marie Kreutzer ('Corsage'), exploring love, trust, loyalty and power, also stars Jella Haase, Laurence Rupp and Catherine Deneuve.
Paramount Sports Entertainment Makes Trio of Hires
Their leadership will be instrumental in driving our production pipeline, expanding partnerships, and supporting our next phase of growth," says unit head Jesse Sisgold.
Stephen Colbert Busts Out His ‘Last Biden Impression Ever’ to Mock Trump’s Low Approval Rating
The monologue bit comes a little over a week before his final "The Late Show" episode is set to air The post Stephen Colbert Busts Out His ‘Last Biden Impression Ever’ to Mock Trump’s Low Approval Rating | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
The Conjuring’ Writers Join Night Market Studios as Executive Producers on Asian Genre Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Third Culture Content has unveiled Night Market Studios, a Singapore-anchored genre label, with “The Conjuring” writers Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes joining as executive producers as the company brings a four-film debut slate to the Cannes Film Market. Wholly owned by Third Culture Content, the production company co-founded by Janice Chua and Sean Dulake, Night […]
New York Asian Film Festival To Open With North American Premiere Of Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony
EXCLUSIVE: New York Asian Film Festival is celebrating its 25th edition with the North American premiere of Yeon Sang-ho’s Colony as its opening night film. Yeon’s zombie thriller, which is receiving its world premiere here in Cannes’ Midnight Screenings section, stars Gianna Jun (My Sassy Girl) as a biotechnology professor attending a conference where a […]
African Duo Makes History in Cannes With Un Certain Regard Premieres ‘Congo Boy,’ ‘Ben’Imana
African cinema will make history at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with filmmakers from two of the continent’s nascent screen industries cracking the official selection of the prestigious French fest for the very first time. Both Rwandan debutante Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, with her post-genocide drama “Ben’Imana,” and Central African filmmaker Rafiki Fariala, with his coming-of-age drama “Congo […]
Kurdistan, the Best Filming Location Nobody Knows About
With a new $2 million fund and a second year at Cannes, the Kurdistan Film Commission, led by H.E. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the semi-autonomous region in Iraq and commission president, and founder/chair Bavi Yassin, make the case for an often misunderstood region.
Justin Long and Iris Apatow Circling Killer Bee Survival Thriller ‘Stung’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Justin Long and Irish Apatow are in negotiations to star in survival thriller “Stung,” now gearing up for production. The film comes from director Colin Minihan, who recently directed Long and Kate Bosworth in “Coyotes,” and is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, with VMI Worldwide set to introduce the film to worldwide buyers […]
Paweł Pawlikowski Returns To Feature Filmmaking With Thomas Mann Drama ‘Fatherland
EXCLUSIVE: After a long, eight-year hiatus, Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski has finally returned to feature filmmaking with Fatherland, which debuts this evening at the Cannes Film Festival. We can share a first-look clip from the film above. Pawlikowski directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Hendrik Handloegten. Pawlikowski also co-edited the project with […]
Eddie Peng and Ewan Mitchell to Lead Action Feature ‘The Healer,’ Highland Film Group Launching in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Eddie Peng (“The Great Wall,” “Black Dog”) and Ewan Mitchell (“Saltburn,” “Wuthering Heights”) are teaming up to star in actioner “The Healer,” the feature directorial debut of acclaimed action stunt coordinator and second unit director Can Aydin (“Thunderbolts*,” “The Fall Guy,” Disney’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series). Highland Film Group and 66cc are launching international sales on […]
New York Times Doubles Down on Defense of Nicholas Kristof’s Controversial Op-Ed: ‘Deeply Reported Piece
Details were extensively fact-checked, with accounts further cross-referenced with news reporting, independent research from human-rights groups, surveys, and in one case, with U.N. testimony," a spokesperson for the outlet adds The post New York Times Doubles Down on Defense of Nicholas Kristof’s Controversial Op-Ed: ‘Deeply Reported Piece’ appeared first on TheWrap.
ITV Remains in “Active” Deal Talks With Sky as It Posts Ad Drop, 4 Percent Studios Revenue Gain
The U.K. TV giant, led by CEO Carolyn McCall, is "monitoring the ongoing difficult geopolitical environment," but remains "on track to deliver our full-year guidance.
Off Campus' Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli Reveal the Most Difficult and "Exhausting" Scenes To Film
Off Campus stars Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright talk about their casting process, chemistry, and filming intimate scenes.
ITV Still In “Active Discussions” With Sky Over Sale
ITV is still in “active discussions” with Sky over a sale of its network to the pay-TV giant. The UK’s oldest commercial broadcaster has been quiet over the deal in recent months but used a Q1 trading update to note its position this morning. It said it will “update the market in due course.” ITV […]
20 Years Later, These Are the 7 Best Fantasy Movies of 2006
In 2006, the fantasy genre thrived on the big screen, thanks to movie masterpieces like Pan's Labyrinth and forgotten gems like Stranger Than Fiction.
How Bill Condon and Laura Bickford Tell the Story of Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ in Musical ’The Road Home’ Starring Cynthia Erivo
Bill Condon, director of “Dreamgirls,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and the $1.26 billion-grossing “Beauty and the Beast,” knows how to film a musical number. That made him a natural choice to helm the “The Road Home,” starring Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi and Guy Pearce. Palisades Park Pictures launched international sales at Cannes. It’s the […]
Shudder's New Arrival Is the Horror Fantasy That Will Keep You Up at Night
The 2024 folk horror fantasy Heresy available on Shudder is a visually stunning, twisted movie that reminds you not to go into the woods.
Fallen Leaves’ Lead Jussi Vatanen and ‘Compartment No. 6’ Star Seidi Haarla to Topline in Satire ‘Arrogance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jussi Vatanen, who led the cast in “Fallen Leaves,” and Seidi Haarla, the star of “Compartment No. 6,” will topline in Finnish satire “Arrogance.” The film is the story of Ossi (Vatanen), who chooses to be unemployed on ideological ground. He meets Kaisa (Haarla), who doesn’t judge him and they share a passion for literature. […]
M. Night Shyamalan's New Psychological Thriller Is The "Highest-Testing Movie" Of His Career
M. Night Shyamalan reveals that his upcoming romance thriller has ranked the higher than any of his other projects during test screenings.
Diego Luna on Directing ‘Ashes,’ His Fears About the Future of Movies and the Prejudice Immigrants Face: ‘It’s Based on Ignorance and Selfishness
Ashes,” a family drama about a young woman who leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite with their mother in Spain, was deeply personal to Diego Luna, who directs the film, in addition to co-writing its screenplay. Growing up in Mexico, Luna, best known for playing a swashbuckling rebel fighter in the “Star Wars” […]
Anya Taylor-Joy’s 2-Part Period Mystery Miniseries Is a Stellar Talent Showcase
Before Lucky arrives on Apple TV, Anya Taylor-Joy delivered an underrated performance in this bleak period drama miniseries.
Stephen King’s Terrifying HBO Hit Just Teased a Major Sci-Fi Genre Shift for Season 2
IT: Welcome to Derry's Season 2 announcement hints at a sci-fi genre shift as the series explores Pennywise's time-travel abilities.
YouTube’s Muscle-Flexing Upfront Pitch: We are TV Now
TV veteran-turned YouTuber Trevor Noah hosted the company's annual Brandcast upfront, where the platform unveiled a slate of shows from top creators for the first time.
Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the first in nearly six decades to have no connection to either of the Dravidian parties that have governed the southern Indian state without interruption since 1967. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered […]