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Steven Soderbergh is gearing up for a busy early 2025. Before his thriller Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, arrives in March, we’ll finally get the release of his formally inventive ghost tale Presence. Coming from Neon a year after its Sundance premiere, the supernatural thriller starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland, and Julia Fox. Ahead of the January 24 release, the new trailer has arrived.

I said in my review, “For a prolific artist, a surge of creativity can often be synonymous with a dip in quality. Though not if you are Steven Soderbergh. He’s only continued to reinvent himself and forge ahead with new technology, subjects, and structural gambles. His latest film, Presence, is a haunting ghost tale wrapped in a nuanced family drama, and one of his most formally ambitious attempts yet. What if the camera, operated by Peter Andrews (aka Soderbergh), was the ghost?...

Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” is nearly here.

After making a huge splash at Sundance at the beginning of the year (and getting quickly snapped by Neon for distribution), the offbeat horror film, told from the perspective of the ghost, is nearing its January 24 release. And you can watch the brand-new trailer below.

“Presence” stars Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan as parents that move into a new house; a new house that has a decidedly haunted history. (Julia Fox makes a brief cameo as their kooky real estate agent.) The story is told through vignettes as we drift through the house, just like a spirit. At Sundance, Soderbergh said he was manning the camera most of the time, quickly darting between one room and another.

The trailer does a great job of showing what the movie is like without giving anything away, because, of course, there’s a mystery in this haunted house story as well.

Channing Tatum was posting about Zoe Kravitz on social media shortly before we learned about their breakup.

On Tuesday (October 30), it was reported that the Hollywood couple split after three years of dating. The news came almost exactly a year after we learned that the actors were engaged.

Earlier in the day, Channing referenced Zoe in a since-expired post on his Instagram story.

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According to reporting by Page Six, Channing took to his Instagram account to reshare a casting announcement that revealed he and Zoe were working together on a new movie called Alpha Gang.

News of the Alpha Gang casting broke hours before the report that Channing and Zoe had called it quits. The movie also stars Cate Blanchett, Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Lea Seydoux and Riley Keough.

This marks the second time that the actors worked together after collaborating on Zoe‘s...

Ralph Fiennes, who currently stars in Focus Features’ awards-season drama Conclave from Edward Berger, has been selected to receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 40th Santa Barbara Film Festival.

Fiennes will be honored during a ceremony at the festival on February 6, 2025, adding his name to recent recipients of the honor including Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sacha Baron Cohen, Adam Driver, Rami Malek, and Margot Robbie and Allison Janney.

Conclave, which hit theaters this past weekend, plays Cardinal Lawrence, who leads the Vatican cardinals in the ancient process of selecting a new Pope after the pontiff’s unexpected death. Intrigue, power struggles and the uncovering of deep secrets ensues.

“Ralph Fiennes is one of the most gifted actors working in both cinema and theatre and has bequeathed us with so many memorable and extraordinary performances. He outdoes himself in Conclave — bestowing us with...

“Conclave” star and presumed Oscar Best Actor nominee Ralph Fiennes will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, festival organizers announced on Wednesday.

“Ralph Fiennes is one of the most gifted actors working in both cinema and theatre and has bequeathed us with so many memorable and extraordinary performances. He outdoes himself in “Conclave” – bestowing us with what may be the best work in his already legendary career” noted Sbiff’s Executive Director Roger Durling in a statement.

The honor will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Fiennes is among the top contenders to receive a Best Actor nomination thanks to his work in the Edward Berger papal thriller. If nominated, it would be his third overall. Fiennes was previously nominated by the Academy for “Schindler’s List” in the Best Supporting Actor category, and “The English Patient” in the Best Actor category.

Producers and distributors heading to Las Vegas for this year’s American Film Market, which runs Nov. 5-10, are betting big that indie action is primed for a comeback.

The AFM was built on action movies — the leading independent film bazaar launched in 1981 at the start of a decade defined by the cinematic stylings of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Segal, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme. But in recent markets, with the headline-grabbing success of breakouts like Neon’s Longlegs and Cineverse’s Terrifier 3, action has taken a backseat to horror.

There will be scares-a-plenty at AFM 2024, but many of the market’s buzziest projects sit squarely in the action space. Even a few that don’t star Liam Neeson, Gerard Butler, Jason Statham or Nic Cage. How buyers respond to this new generation of would-be action stars — Daisy Ridley, Amber Midthunder, Alan Ritchson — will determine who...

Favorite long-term celebrity couples like Ryan Gosling-Eva Mendes, David and Victorian Beckham, Ryan Reynolds-Blake Lively, and Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn make us believe in love for their enduring commitment and the rose-tinted view they allow us to have into their personal lives. But such relationships have always been a double-edged sword for the parties involved.

For high-profile couples like Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz, the drama exceeds far beyond the actors themselves, breaking the hearts of fans mourning the end of a so-called “perfect” relationship.

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz behind the scenes on Blink Twice [Credit: Warner Bros., Amazon MGM Studios]

From the outside looking in, fans often twist the narrative of Hollywood pairs into an imagined ideal scenario that follows along the lines of “if they can’t make it, nobody else can”. When these couples end up splitting, the hurt that follows can...

Following up Sasquatch Sunset, it was announced the Zellner Brothers would embark on the alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang led by Cate Blanchett. They’ve now amassed quite an ensemble, with Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum all coming aboard the project, Deadline reports. Here’s the synopsis: Alpha Gang centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless in their mission, until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions.”

Al Pacino has some new cast members for his next feature. Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, and Bryan Cranston have joined Barry Levinson’s mystery thriller Assassination, scripted by David Mamet. Deadline reports the film explores a new angle on the JFK conspiracy, “centering around Kilgallen (Chastain), one of...

Das EnergaCamerimage – International Film Festival hat jetzt die letzten drei Filme für den Wettbewerb um den Goldenen Frosch bei der von 16. bis 23. November stattfindenden Festivalausgabe bekannt gegeben. Über den Gewinner entscheidet eine Jury unter dem Vorsitz von Cate Blanchett.

Hauptpreis beim EnergaCamerimage – International Film Festival: der Goldene Frosch (Credit: EnergaCamerimage – International Fillm Festival)

Mit Denis Villeneuves „Dune: Part Two” (hier unsere The-spot-Besprechung), Ridley Scotts „Gladiator II” und Steve McQueens „Blitz” hat das EnergaCamerimage – International Film Festival die letzten der insgesamt zwölf Filme für den Wettbewerb seiner von 16. bis 23. November stattfindenden Ausgabe bekannt gegeben.

Um den Goldenen Frosch sowie den Silbernen und den Bronzenen Frosch konkurrieren außerdem „Des Teufels Bad“ (hier unsere The-spot-Besprechung) von Veronika Franz und Severin Fiala, Edward Bergers „Konklave“ (hier unsere The-spot-Besprechung), Brady Corbets „The Brutalist“ (hier unsere The-spot-Besprechung), Mauro Delperos „Vermiglio“ (hier unsere The-spot-Besprechung), Jacques Audiards „Emilia Pérez“ (hier unsere The-spot-Besprechung), Rachel Morrisons „The Fire Inside“, Magnus...

The One Piece fans are rampant with theories after Loki’s long-awaited revelation and the insane amount of information dumped on them after it. Loki is far from the goofy silhouette we saw back in the Whole Cake Island Arc. He looks downright violent and even happy about “bringing the end of the world.” The Prince has even killed his own father to get his Devil Fruit which must be of high value. However, many fans have noticed a curious detail: Loki’s eyes are taped shut.

Loki, the Shame of Elbaf, imprisoned in One Piece. [Credit: Shueisha]

Many theories surround the Devil Fruit in his possession and base their theories mainly on Norse Mythology. This time, it’s about the Goddess Hel, Loki’s daughter. While most people might recognize the MCU version, Hela, who was Odin’s daughter, the lore of Hel is far more of a threat than Cate Blanchett.

Dating for three years, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz appeared inseparable and often expressed their love and respect for each other. They even announced their engagement and revealed their collaboration in the upcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang. But unfortunately, despite high hopes for the couple, the duo seemingly called off their engagement and parted ways, recently.

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz

After sparking romance rumors when they were spotted riding through the streets of N.Y.C. on a BMX bike in August 2021, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s reported breakup recently sent shockwaves through the industry and their fanbase. Especially considering how they were supposed to collaborate in Alpha Gang, fans now seem concerned that filming might get awkward for the duo.

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s Relationship Timeline

Despite being an unlikely Hollywood duo, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz initially sparked romance rumors...

David and Nathan Zellner’s upcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang adds Channing Tatum, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum and more.

Channing Tatum, Dave Bautista, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, and Riley Keough have joined the already announced Cate Blanchett and Steven Yeun for Alpha Gang, forming one of most fun ensembles we’ve seen in a while. The alien invasion comedy hails from Sasquatch Sunset directors David and Nathan Zellner and will go up for sale at next month’s American Film Market.

With so many brilliant names attached to it, we can’t see the film having too many problems being snapped up and following that, production is set to get underway in the spring. The story sounds really fun: ‘taking place in the 1950s, it follows a group of alien invaders as they pretend to be a leather-clad biker gang. Blanchett, who also produces, will play the gang’s leader.

It is official! Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz have called off their engagement. The romance between the couple first sparked while working together on Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice, where Tatum took center stage. After a year of engagement, recent reports reveal that they’ve now decided to go their separate ways.

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz

While any breakup is bittersweet, this split seems less dramatic than what happened with Tatum’s past relationship with Jenna Dewan. Here’s hoping both the stars find happiness as they move forward on their journeys!

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz Have Split!

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz have decided to part ways, and it’s official! Multiple sources have confirmed to People that the couple has ended their engagement. Their romance first caught attention in October 2023 when Kravitz was seen sporting a ring while out with Tatum.

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Modern Films has taken on the film adaptation of Jessica Au’s award-winning novel “Cold Enough for Snow,” with theater veteran Jemima James set to make her feature directorial debut. The project is at Tiffcom’s Tokyo Gap-Financing Market.

The source material, which won the inaugural Novel Prize from publishers Fitzcarraldo Editions, New Directions and Giramondo, follows a mother and daughter’s journey through Tokyo as they navigate their complex relationship amid autumn rains and modern art galleries. The 2022 novel was selected from more than 1,500 entries.

The project, structured as a U.K.-Japan-Australia-Hong Kong co-production with a £3.5 million ($4.5 million) budget, is slated to begin filming in fall 2025. The production plans include 32 shooting days spread across Japan (18 days), Australia (11 days), and Hong Kong (3 days), with post-production expected to take place in the U.K.

“I read ‘Cold Enough For Snow’ just after it was published in the U.K. and...

According to a new report, Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz have split up.

The Hollywood couple has been dating for three years and casually announced their engagement in October 2023.

Just over a year after they debuted Zoe‘s engagement ring, the couple is reportedly going their separate ways.

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According to reporting by People, multiple sources confirmed that the couple had called off the engagement. A reason for the split was not revealed, and reps for Zoe and Channing did not return a request for comments.

The couple was spotted together at an event in early October. Before that, they collaborated on Zoe‘s directorial debut Blink Twice.

While promoting the movie, Channing paid tribute to Zoe.

Amid rumors that they have separated, it was just reported that Channing and Zoe were pairing up to work on another movie. They reportedly joined the cast of...

Director David Zellner has credits going back to 1997, when he made his feature directorial debut with the comedy Plastic Utopia, working from a screenplay he wrote with his brother, visual effects artist Nathan Zellner. As of the 2018 Western Damsel, the Zellner Brothers became a directing duo, and in 2020 it was announced that they were going to be making an alien invasion comedy called Alpha Gang, with Andrea Riseborough, Jon Hamm, Nicholas Hoult, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mackenzie Davis, Sofia Boutella, and Steven Yeun attached to star in the film. But Alpha Gang missed its 2021 production start date and the Zellner Brothers made Sasquatch Sunset instead. Now, Deadline reports that the Zellners are circling back to Alpha Gang, and the impressive cast they originally had lined up has been replaced by a different impressive bunch of actors: Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), Channing Tatum (Deadpool & Wolverine), Dave Bautista (Knock at the Cabin), Zoë Kravitz (The...

Almost six months ago, we learned that Cate Blanchett was going to star in the Zellner Brothers’ next film, “Alpha Gang.” At the time, it was big news because it seemed as if the filmmakers nabbed a huge star for their film. Well, the rest of the principal cast has been announced, and wow, it’s filled with massive stars.

Read More: ‘Alpha Gang’: Cate Blanchett Cast In The Zellner Brothers’ Absurdist Alien Invasion Comedy

According to Deadline, Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum have all been added to the cast for the upcoming film, “Alpha Gang.” The film tells the story of a group of alien invaders who come to Earth disguised as a 1950s biker gang.

Continue reading ‘Alpha Gang’: Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz & More Join The Zellner Brothers’ Next Film at The Playlist.

Zellner Bros. alumni Riley Keough and other A-listers Dave Bautista, Léa Seydoux, Blink Twice duet Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum have joined Alpha Gang—replacing the original cast lineup of Andrea Riseborough, Jon Hamm, Nicholas Hoult, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mackenzie Davis, and Sofia Boutella. They join Cate Blanchett who joined the project back in April (she also produces) while Steven Yeun is also confirmed – he remains the sole player who was attached to the project which was initially set for a 2021 shoot before the pandemic caused delays – which is how Sasquatch Sunset came into their pipeline. David and Nathan Zellner will move into production in the 1st quarter of 2025, making this a highly sought after acquisitions and film festival item for the 2026 cal.…...

Cate Blanchett‘s alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang just added a whole batch of celebs to the cast!

The newest names to join the cast include Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoe Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum.

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Here’s the synopsis of the film, which is from the Zellner Brothers: Alpha Gang centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless in their mission, until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions,” via Deadline.

Zoe and Channing, who are engaged, just worked together on her directorial debut, Blink Twice. Zoe also previously worked with Riley on Mad Max: Fury Road.

Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough and Channing Tatum have joined the cast of ‘Alpha Gang’.

They join the previously announced casting of Cate Blanchett.

The film will centre on aliens sent on a mission to conquer Earth. Armed, dangerous and disguised in human form as an armed and dangerous 1950’s leather-clad biker gang they show no mercy — that is, of course, until they catch the human disease of emotion. Their plan for world domination is in danger of derailing once they start to feel joy, fear, empathy and love.

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David and Nathan Zellner will direct and produce the feature which has been written by David.

The Zellner brothers previously directed ‘Sasquatch Sunset,’ the comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough. They’re producing the project for ZBi, with Blanchett...

Directors Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson and Guy Maddin’s dark comedy Rumours portrays the situation of the inner workings of Western leadership in a time of crisis as a farcical satire, as comfortable played out on screen as perhaps on stage. As consistently sharp and witty as the dialogue is from its hapless leaders procrastinating over a joint statement of collective action in the middle of a German forest, it also is sobering, thought-provoking and timely in current unsettled times globally. The latter forever plays on the mind, even when presented with surreal moments that include the discovery of a giant live brain parked in the undergrowth.

The G7 leaders of Germany, France, United States, Canada, Italy, Japan and the UK – Cate Blanchett as summit host and German Chancellor Orlmann, Denis Ménochet as France’s Broulez, Charles Dance as U.S. President Wolcott (minus American accent), Roy Dupuis as Canadian premier Laplace,...

Throughout the history of Hollywood, we’ve often noticed how heists have typically been considered a domain of suave men in sharp suits. However, director Gary Ross decided like a true feminist that it was high time to shake things up, and feature women in some kickass roles. Enter Jennifer Lawrence’s The Hunger Games, which not only dominated the box office but also paved the way for Ross’ dream.

Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games (2012) | image: Lionsgate

Following the unprecedented success of Jennifer Lawrence’s 2012 movie and people’s appreciation towards the hardcore female lead, Gary Ross realized it was the right time to capitalize on the particular theme. That’s when Sandra Bullock’s Ocean’s 8 emerged from this revolutionary moment, featuring a team of fierce women who not only stole the show but also a few diamonds while they were at it.

Jennifer Lawrence’s The Hunger Games...

Cate Blanchett will lead an impressive cast in the new sci-fi comedy “Alpha Gang” from directors David and Nathan Zellner. Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum have all signed on for roles in the film. Production is scheduled to begin in spring 2025.

“Alpha Gang” tells the story of alien invaders who disguise themselves as a 1950s leather biker gang. They plan to conquer Earth in this unusual way. Blanchett will play Alpha One, the formidable leader of the group. During their mission, the ruthless invaders encounter an obstacle – human emotions prove to be contagious. This changes the direction of the invaders’ plot in an unexpected way.

Several people involved in the film expressed excitement about the cast and creative team. Fionnuala Jamison, who runs international sales company mk2 Films, called the cast “a powerhouse of comedic talent.” She said they “are out of...

David und Nathan Zellners „The Alpha Gang“ gilt als einer der angesagtesten neuen Titel für den am kommenden Dienstag beginnenden American Film Market.

Cate Blanchett, hier beim Filmfestival in San Sebastian, übernimmt die Hauptrolle in „The Alpha Gang“ (Credit: Alex Abril / Ssiff)

Wenn am kommenden Dienstag in Las Vegas der American Film Market beginnt, zählt „The Alpha Gang“, den mk2 Films dort präsentieren wird, zu den angesagtesten neuen Titeln.

Inszeniert von David und Nathan Zellner erzählt der Film von einer Gruppe außerirdischer Invasoren, die sich bei dem Vorhaben, die Erde zu erobern, als Motorradclique aus den 1950er Jahren verkleidet. Als die Gruppe auf etwas stößt, was sie bis dato nicht gekannt hat – Emotionen -, droht ihre Mission zu scheitern.

Als Alpha One, Anführerin der Gang, wird Cate Blanchett vor der Kamera stehen, die zusammen mit den beiden Regisseuren, Coco Francini, ihrer Partnerin bei Dirty Films, Gina Gammell, Ryan Zacarias, Mary...

Channing Tatum, Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux and Riley Keough will join Cate Blanchett for David and Nathan Zellner’s alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang,set to start shooting in spring 2025.

The sibling director duo’s follow-up to Sasquatch Sunset follows a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth.

Mk2 Films is handling international sales and CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.

Blanchett will play the indomitable leader of the crew disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang who are ruthless in their mission until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all,...

Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough and Channing Tatum will join Cate Blanchett for David and Nathan Zellner’s alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang,set to start shooting in spring 2025.

The sibling director duo’s follow-up to Sasquatch Sunset follows a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth.

Mk2 Films is handling international sales and CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.

Blanchett will play the indomitable leader of the crew disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang who are ruthless in their mission until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all,...

Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough and Channing Tatum have joined the cast of “Alpha Gang,” an alien invasion comedy by “Sasquatch Sunset” filmmakers David and Nathan Zellner.

“Alpha Gang,” which also stars Cate Blanchett, centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. “Disguised in human form as an armed and dangerous 1950’s leather-clad biker gang, they show no mercy… until they catch the most toxic, contagious human disease of all: emotion,” reads the synopsis.

MK2 Films is handling international sales for the project, while CAA Media Finance is repping North American distribution rights. The film is scheduled to shoot in Spring 2025.

Bautista is represented by CAA, Meisner Entertainment Group, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Tatum is represented by CAA, Relevant, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox. Keough is represented by CAA, Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman,...

The Zellner brothers’ anticipated alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang, starring and produced by Cate Blanchett, just got buzzier with the unveiling of her co-stars.

Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum have been confirmed for the cast as the movie’s international sales agent mk2 films gears up to ramp up pre-sales at the AFM.

Alpha Gang centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless in their mission, until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions. The movie follows the Zellner brothers’ Sundance hit Sasquatch Sunset.

“These stellar new recruits are a powerhouse of comedic talent, adding even more excitement to this eagerly awaited film. This cast, just like the story and its filmmakers, is out of this world.

The Alpha Gang just got a whole lot bigger.

A pack of A-listers, including Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, and Riley Keough are joining two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett in Alpha Gang, the new alien invasion comedy from the Zellner Brothers.

The film, set “in a heightened reality” follows a group of alien invaders who disguise themselves as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang on their mission to conquer Earth. But their ruthless plans are derailed when they encounter humanity’s most contagious condition: Emotions. Blanchett is set to star as the alien leader, Alpha One.

The project is one of the buzziest new titles being shopped to international buyers at next week’s American Film Market in Las Vegas. France’s mk2 Films is handling international sales on the title, with CAA Media Finance managing North American distribution rights. Mk2, who produced Oscar-winner Anatomy of a Fall,...

Peter Sarsgaard, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast — which was recorded in front of an audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival, where Sarsgaard was honored with the Film Performance of the Year Award — is a remarkable character actor who is enjoying the biggest year of his career. He shines in both the new Paramount film September 5, playing Roone Arledge as ABC Sports covers 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack, and on the new Apple TV+ drama series Presumed Innocent, as a prosecutor tasked with convicting a former colleague of a murder.

The 53-year-old, who has a distinctive voice and sleepy-eyed gaze, has been acting professionally on the stage and screens big and small for 30 years. Early in his career, it was fashionable to describe him with sort of backhanded compliments — for instance, the New York Times noted in 2004 that he has a “tendency to...

Hollywood hairstylist Emanuel Millar has worked in the industry for over four decades and has come across several actors and actresses during his work. He has worked as the head of the hair department in iconic films like Kill Bill, Cinderella Man, Public Enemies, and Inglourious Basterds. He recently made headlines by highlighting some of the bad experiences he faced from celebrities.

Emanuel Millar | Credits: @emanuel_millar6/Ig

On the receiving end of these horrible accusations are actresses Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez, and Blake Lively. Millar shared that these actresses were rude to him and did not treat him as a fellow human being, let alone as a co-worker.

What Do We Know About Celebrity Hairstylist Emanuel Millar? Emanuel Miller with Angelina Jolie | Credits: @emanuel_millar6/Ig

Emanuel Millar recently appeared on the What It Was Like podcast, where he revealed the horrible celebrity encounters he had. Millar explained his roots in the podcast,...

Lauded journalist, host, and moderator Josh Horowitz is a staple among the Hollywood circuit in part thanks to his popular podcast “Happy Sad Confused.” Horowitz, who began his career as a producer and talent booker, parlayed his expertise and ease with filmmakers into his own standalone podcast back in 2014. Its format pivoted during the pandemic to include a video component on YouTube (where he has amassed more than 111K subscribers), and once again took another shape as Horowitz began hosting live podcast recordings with a partnership at the 92nd St Y in New York City.

Horowitz has interviewed notoriously private, or rather, anti-podcast stars such as Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Vin Diesel, with Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, and Henry Cavill appearing on multiple episodes. Some of Horowitz’s personal heroes like George Miller, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Soderbergh, Denis Villeneuve, and...

In 1997, when Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote and starred in Gus Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting," it immediately propelled the pair onto the ineffable Hollywood A-list. Both of them had been acting for several years and had participated in a few notable studio pictures, but it was "Good Will Hunting" that pushed the two handsome young blokes onto the top of the heap. Their film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and it won Oscars for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (for Robin Williams). Ever since, both Affleck and Damon have remained above-the-title power players, appearing in a long list of both big-budget hits and ambitious indies.

Although, that's not to say that they both haven't had their share of stinkers. Affleck has starred in several notorious films in his career, including widely loathed films like "Gigli" and "Phantoms." Although Affleck was the bomb in "Phantoms,...

Anne Hathaway, JLo and Blake Lively’s former hairstylist reveals shocking details about their behavior. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Celebrity hairstylist Emanuel Miller who has worked with the likes of Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez and Blake Lively has opened up about his not-so-happy experiences with them. He rather made some shocking revelations about the Hollywood icons in an episode of What It Was Like. Talking about Hathaway, Emanuel Miller recalled how he was almost treated like a “servant” while working with her.

According to a news report in Page Six, Emanuel Miller remembered his experience while working with the Princess Diaries actress and said, “I did a film with Anne Hathaway, and that was one of my worst experiences. Anne never acknowledged me as a person. For four and a half months, she treated me like a servant.” Emanuel also said how Anne did not even ask about his daughter who...

Well, the thing about Brad Pitt is that once he walks into a camera frame, it is almost impossible to not have one’s focus entirely locked onto his face, with a total disregard for the backdrop and rest of the players. With his effortless magnetism that seems to suction every light molecule toward his direction, Pitt has made a career that defies his superficial beauty and leans into his creative and artistic exploits.

Brad Pitt in Fight Club [Credit: 20th Century Studios]

David Fincher, being one of the oldest and long-time collaborators of Pitt knows all of this, having directed him in 3 movies since their Oscar-nominated 1995 film, Seven. However, it is neither Seven nor Fight Club (for which they reunited again in 1998) that Fincher considers Pitt’s ultimate cinematic pinnacle. That unique credit goes to another movie entirely.

Brad Pitt Impresses David Fincher With Third Film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) [Credit: co0026840 autoWarner Bros.

Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston—two icons with charm, talent, and a dose of relatability that keeps fans hooked. But even Hollywood royalty have insecurities! Rumors are buzzing that Bullock might have tackled hers with a little rhinoplasty, possibly even with bestie Jennifer Aniston by her side. And at 60, Bullock’s approach to aging and self-love is refreshingly real.

Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side | Credits: Alcon Entertainment009

She admits to battling those mirror moments just like the rest of us, but with a twist: she channels her inner Beyoncé to boost confidence! So, while the plastic surgery whispers swirl, Bullock’s out here showing that a little diva energy and self-empowerment go a long way—even if a best friend and a nose tweak are involved.

Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston: Hollywood’s Dynamic Duo Taking on Insecurities Together Jennifer Aniston in Friends | Credits: NBC

Sandra Bullock’s a total queen in Hollywood,...

[Editor’s note: This story contains spoilers for “Disclaimer” Episode 5.]

In Episode 5 of “Disclaimer,” Stephen Brigstocke’s (Kevin Kline) plan to destroy Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett) is going almost too well. Her son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee) was so easy to bait on Instagram, and the trusted journalist’s colleagues were so quick to question her motives and professional ethics that Stephen decided to add dinner with Catherine’s husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) to his master plan, seeing the opportunity to “dig the dagger deeper.”

“How delicious, predictable, and pathetic it was to witness Catherine Ravenscroft’s closest allies and admirers so eager to turn on her at the slightest chance,” narrates Stephen in his voiceover.

What Stephen — a character rooted in a different era, and who is just now re-entering the world after being in his cocoon of grief — has discovered is the modern world is well equipped with tools to bring down a person‘s reputation, which he...

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Canary Black is a spy action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel from a screenplay by Matthew Kennedy. The Prime Video film follows Avery Graves, an exceptional CIA agent whose husband is kidnapped by terrorists to blackmail her into stealing sensitive information that would betray her country. Canary Black stars Kate Beckinsale in the lead role with Rupert Friend, Ray Stevenson, Saffron Burrows, Ben Miles, and Michael Brandon starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the explosive action, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Canary Black here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Salt is a spy action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer. The 2010 film follows Evelyn Salt, an exceptional CIA agent who is wrongfully accused of killing the Russian president.

“Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.” This classic line from Forrest Gump perfectly encapsulates the unpredictable nature of the film industry, especially for stars like Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, who find themselves facing some tough times as their recent projects stumble out of the gate.

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Borderlands, directed by Eli Roth and featuring a stellar lineup that includes Cate Blanchett, Hart, and Jack Black, landed in theaters this August 2024. Despite the high expectations, the film fell flat, struggling to make a dent at the box office and failing to recoup its budget amid a torrent of negative reviews.

Likewise, Johnson seems to be feeling the heat with his upcoming flick, Red One, which stars him alongside Chris Evans. Directed by Jake Kasdan, this highly anticipated action movie is set to debut next month,...

David O. Selznick was a demanding producer who often interrupted pitches and then bullied filmmakers once their movies started shooting. I wonder how impresarios of his era — Selznick, Sam Goldwyn or Darryl F. Zanuck — would have coped with the unruly YouTubers, TikTokers, Instagrammers or superstar influencers crowding today’s marketplace.

Or how they’d deal with esteemed filmmakers like Alfonso Cuarón, who today are re-inventing and re-structuring their craft to fit the ecocentrics of streamerville?

In a maze of memos, Selznick told George Cukor, then King Vidor, that they lacked the pizzazz to turn Gone With The Wind into a hit. Would he have instructed Passthatpuss to trim his act or Todd Phillips to pull the tunes from Joker 2?

The bottom line, I suppose, is that pop culture has moved to a new rhythm and only sentimentalists worry about the creative debris along the way.

Cuarón’s confounding seven-part...

[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Disclaimer” Episode 5 (“V”).]

Throughout the first four episodes of “Disclaimer,” we’ve noted how little Catherine (Cate Blanchett) has been able to speak for herself. The award-winning documentarian has yet to voice her version of the events depicted in Nancy’s (Lesley Manville) book — her attempts repeatedly suppressed as others rush to judgment. Mr. Ravenscroft (Sacha Baron Cohen) is so upset by what he reads about his wife’s alleged affair that he flees their home before evicting her from it. This week, in Episode 5 (“V”), her colleagues have a similar reaction — choosing first to believe the tidbits teased by Stephen Brigstocke (Kevin Kline), and then elevating his printed accusations to emergency status (purportedly out of fear for the company’s reputation). Stephen won’t even hear from Catherine — ignoring her calls, hiding from her in his own home while she peeps through the mail slot, the cowardly professor’s dodgy evasion coming...

Alicia Vikander will lead Rachel Rose’s debut film “The Last Day” alongside Victoria Pedretti and Wagner Moura.

The film, which wrapped production in New York in October, follows a writer and mother who confronts her lack of creative purpose and embarks on a journey of rediscovering herself after encountering figures from her past.

“The Last Day” is produced by Lucie Elwes, Rose, Mason Plotts, Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon of Killer Films — the production company behind last year’s “Past Lives” and “May December” — as well as David Kaplan of Kaplan Morrison (“The Brutalist”). Maja Hoffmann and Lucas Hoffmann of Luma Projects serve as executive producers.

CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group co-represent North American rights on “The Last Day.”

Vikander is an Oscar-winning actor whose credits include “The Danish Girl,” “Ex Machina” and “Tomb Raider.” This year she starred alongside Cate Blanchett and Charles Dance in the political satire “Rumours,...

Sacha Baron Cohen stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night to promote his role in the recently-released Alfonso Cuarón drama series Disclaimer, but as usual, Jimmy Fallon had some other plans for the actor and comedian. At Fallon’s request, Cohen donned the looks of his iconic characters Ali G and Borat and pretended to a moderate a debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Though he joked that he is “trying to launch [him]self as a dramatic actor,” Cohen began with Ali G, sporting his red cap, tinted glasses, and goatee (and also addressing Fallon as ‘Kimmel’). Predictably, as Ali G, he “praised” Trump for his criminal activity and tried to hit on Harris: “When I look at you on the television I get a massive election,” Cohen joked as Ali G about Harris.

Then, he switched gears to don the look of Borat, with...

Are you a fan of clever, suspenseful storytelling paired with a talented cast? Then you need to be watching Disclaimer on Apple TV+ if you aren’t already. The streamer’s gripping new series is one of the year's best shows, and a new episode just dropped.

Episode 5 sees Catherine Ravencrof’s (Cate Blanchett) life plummet quickly, showcasing Stephen Brigstocke’s (Kevin Kline) ruthlessness. He is determined to get his revenge on Catherine and will stop at nothing to achieve her absolute downfall. But before we continue dissecting Disclaimer’s latest chapter, here’s your spoiler warning.

Spoiler alert! Go stream Disclaimer episode 5 as there are spoilers ahead.

Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) is So done with Catherine. And not to defend Catherine here, but Robert didn’t even allow Catherine to get a word out. He didn’t ask for space or even time. Robert simply kicked Catherine out of the house.

Sacha Baron Cohen reprised his beloved characters Borat and Ali G last night on The Tonight Show, pretending to moderate a last-minute debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Host Jimmy Fallon goaded the actor into doing the bit, even though Cohen admitted that he didn’t think Trump would like it. “I was trying launch myself as a dramatic actor,” he said putting on Ali G’s signature facial hair and hat.

Cohen kicked off the bit as Ali G, addressing the camera as if it was the presidential candidates.

Getting to see a lot more of Cate Blanchett sure is a solid distraction from the fact that the last two episodes of Disclaimer were painfully unimpressive. But they did move the story forward. And I gotta hand it to Cuaron for making a show which, despite having a fairly linear episodic flow, made me feel like I was watching a whole different show with every other episode. I guess at the very least, Disclaimer is watchable because Cuaron’s masterful grasp on human emotions kind of saves an otherwise lackluster story.

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Catherine talks about Italy

I know how messed up this is gonna sound, but I bet Catherine’s kinda thankful that her mom has dementia. It’s not just privacy that keeps a person from not wanting to talk about a recent loss of any kind. There’s also the denial factor. If you don’t talk about it,...

When Billy Crystal regularly hosted the Academy Awards, he liked to begin the show with a montage where he was inserted into the nominated films. The 2000 opening leaned more on Hollywood history, with Crystal appearing in vintage films like The Graduate and Psycho. There were still jokes about that year’s movies, though, like when a Charlie Chaplin homage included a title card where Crystal quoted the most famous line from The Sixth Sense: “I see dead people.” Crystal later had some more fun with the M. Night Shyamalan sensation with a song parody,...

Samuel L. Jackson was honored at the Museum of Modern Art’s 2024 Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, on Wednesday, as a star-studded group of friends and collaborators paid tribute to the actor.

Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Walton Goggins, Kenny Leon, wife Latanya Richardson Jackson and MoMA’s chief curator of film Rajendra Roy were all in attendance at the event, with Brie Larson and George Lucas sending video messages of support.

Lucas noted how Jackson is “not always like the parts he plays; he’s much more of a sweet, honest, good, helpful, loving guy.” Lee looked back at their early days together in Atlanta, recalling even in college thinking of Jackson and his friends, “I know that God willing, if I became a filmmaker, these great artists would be in my films.”

Jackson, who this year appeared in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist and the upcoming The Piano Lesson,...

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It looks like Disney has found its “Prince Charming.”

Chris Hemsworth is in talks for the new live-action film from “Wonka” and “Paddington” filmmaker Paul King. The project, ostensibly about the prince from “Cinderella” who goes on a quest to find her after she leaves a single glass slipper behind, is based on a script that King wrote with Jon Croker and frequent collaborator Simon Farnaby.

Disney had no comment.

Hemsworth is obviously a part of the larger Disney family, having essayed the role of Thor in many Marvel Studios movies beginning with 2011’s “Thor” and, most recently, in Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” in 2022. Earlier this year, Hemsworth played wasteland maniac Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa” and took on the role of Optimus Prime in Josh Cooley’s “Transformers One.”

Disney has already adapted “Cinderella” for live-action with the 2015 Kenneth Branagh-directed film that starred Lily James...