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Hollywood is filled with underrated gems that only get better with time, and Val Kilmer’s 1993 Western, Tombstone, is one of them. It’s gritty, highly quotable, and somehow still manages to fly under the radar when people talk about great Westerns, despite the positive reviews. Directed by George P. Cosmatos, Tombstone is the kind of film that deserves every bit of praise it gets, and Tom Cruise seems to agree.

A full-blown cinematic phenomenon in himself, it is safe to say that Tom Cruise knows a thing or two about deserving films. After all, the man who gave us characters like Maverick and Jerry Maguire is someone whose opinion we hold in high regard. Here’s what he has said about Tombstone.

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The popular Danish crime series White Sands (Hvide Sande) is back for a second season, introducing new investigators and a fresh mystery. The season premiered on Denmark’s TV 2 Play on March 23 and began airing on TV 2 on March 30, 2025. Here’s the Lowdown: While Season 1 focused on undercover investigators played by […]

Danish Crime Drama White Sands Returns With New Leads for Season 2...

Half-Life 2's impact on gaming cannot be overstated, setting a new standard for modern games with its revolutionary physics technology. Valve's recent "test" branch update for Half-Life 2 hints at a possible celebration for the game's upcoming 20th Anniversary. Despite the ongoing rumors and speculation, the elusive Half-Life 3 remains a distant dream for fans as they eagerly anticipate its potential release.

Valve may be gearing up to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Half-Life 2 if a recent update is to be believed. Half-Life 2's impact on the industry can't be understated as the game's use of physics was so ahead of anything else at the time that it largely set the standard for most modern games, making the technology a staple of video game design. While the elusive third installment is still nowhere in sight, fans of the franchise may soon have a good reason to return to the sequel that changed everything.

For years, there have been rumors that Valve has been working hard on a version of Half Life to wrap up the events of the last title. This is one of the most important franchises in video game history, and it always has fans ready to dive into new theories.

Following a week brimming with revelations about this rumored project, it appears the studio may be continuing to work on it, or at the very least, on an expansion of this universe. New information from a YouTube video and a datamine suggests that the studio is actively working on a new game in this franchise.

Could Valve Currently Be Working On Half Life 3?

One of the most recent major revelations and leaks supposedly came from a team that was working on Half Life 3, involving an actress who listed this project on her resume.

Valve is working on a title under...

Half-Life 3 rumors resurface after a Valve leak, hinting at the potential development of the long-anticipated game. Voice actor Natasha Chandel is involved in Project White Sands at Valve; speculation points to Half-Life 3. Valve's recent game releases suggest a return to game development, sparking hope for Half-Life 3's eventual release.

Half-Life 3, the never-made game that can't be forgotten, is back on everyone's radar after a leak suggested that Valve is officially developing the project. Having become one of the longest-running memes on the internet, the Half-Life fandom is unable to shake rumors that Gordon Freeman and his crowbar are on the verge of a major comeback given that whisperings of a third installment have swirled since the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 2 in 2007. There's still little in the way of confirmation, but the most recent leak is the closest thing to an official update in some years.

Per a Reddit post by KekanKok,...

The gaming community is excited once again as new rumors suggest the possibility of Half Life 3, a sequel long awaited by fans for almost two decades now. Yes, Half Life 3 rumors are back on the menu.

This time, the speculation comes from the resume of a voice actress named Natasha Chandel. Known for her work in several high-profile games, Chandel’s online resume lists a project titled “White Sands,” which is being produced by Valve.

Half Life 3 Might Have Been Revealed via a Resume Could we finally get the much-anticipated sequel to Half Life 2? Image via Valve

Gabe Follower, a user on X pointed out this discovery, sparking discussions and hopes among fans.

Half Life 3 No Fucking Way

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White Sands is not just a random name. It’s an actual location in New Mexico, famous for its vast white sand dunes and home to a National Park. Intriguingly,...

Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee had a falling out over a salary dispute during the production of Malcolm X. "Scale-plus-10" refers to the minimum salary set by the Screen Actors Guild, which Jackson felt was not adequate compensation. The feud between Jackson and Lee represented a major rift in their relationship and careers, as they were both emerging talents at the time.

Actor Samuel L. Jackson reflects on his falling out with indie director Spike Lee. Jackson first appeared in Lee’s 1988 film School Daze. He went on to film three more Lee movies back-to-back: Do the Right Thing, ‘Mo Better Blues, and Jungle Fever. Jackson and Lee then had a notable falling out, and did not work together again until Lee’s 2013 film Oldboy.

Speaking candidly with Vulture prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Jackson reveals the reason behind his falling out with Lee. When asked what caused the rift,...

When Spike Lee won his long overdue first competitive Oscar at the 2019 Academy Awards, he literally jumped into presenter Samuel L. Jackson’s arms for a hug. But there was a moment when the longtime friends probably couldn’t have imagined they’d share such a public embrace.

In a new interview with Vulture, Jackson – who appeared in early Lee films like “School Daze,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Mo Better Blues,” and “Jungle Fever” – explained he had a falling out with the filmmaker over “Malcolm X.”

“I actually read with most of the people who auditioned for ‘Malcolm X.’ I was supposed to be the guy that turned Malcolm X on to Islam in prison. I forget who played that role,” Jackson revealed. Albert Hall played the role of Baines in the film and turned in an indelible performance in the part. He later appeared in Lee’s film “Get on the Bus.

Samuel L. Jackson is detailing his 1992 falling out with Spike Lee that took more 20 years to rebuild.

Jackson, in a wide-ranging interview with Vulture, shared that the creative split from Lee was due to a “Malcolm X” salary dispute which ultimately led Jackson to turn down the role of Baines in the historical epic. Albert Hall was cast instead.

“I actually read with most of the people who auditioned for ‘Malcolm X,'” Jackson said, after starring in Lee’s “Jungle Fever,” “School Daze,” and “Do the Right Thing” prior. “I was supposed to be the guy that turned Malcolm X on to Islam in prison. I forget who played that role. But it was still down to that Spike Lee scale-plus-10 salary thing. I was like, ‘I’m not going to work for no scale-plus-10.'”

The “scale plus 10” salary refers to a pay rate for actors with a...

If you’re a user of a Roku streaming device, or if you’ve perhaps bought one of the company’s new in-house manufactured TV sets, you now have a new entertainment option at your fingertips as long as you live in the United States, United Kingdom or Canada.

Thanks to a multiyear agreement between the two sides, the Nordic streaming service Viaplay is now available for users on all Roku devices. Viaplay offers U.S. and Canadian users over 1,500 hours of acclaimed series and films, alongside curated third-party content. A subscription runs $5.99 per month and is completely ad-free.

7-Day Free Trial $5.99 / month viaplay.com

Viaplay is the world’s leading producer of Nordic Noir - premium drama from the Nordic region - and its offering spans top-class crime thrillers, young adult shows, historical dramas, documentaries, and much more. The Viaplay content now accessible to Roku users in North America...

Hvide Sande

White Sands is the name of a small Danish coastal town, thriving on fishing and tourism, that provides the setting for this eight-episode crime drama, featuring an attractive, mismatched pair of cops going undercover to solve the year-old murder of a German tourist. Marie Bach Hansen plays Helene, the Danish half of the team; her surly imported partner, Thomas, is played by Carsten Bjornlund.

Assigned to play a young married couple to endear themselves with the tight-lipped locals is especially difficult for both. Helene just finished a long deep undercover assignment in which she grew too emotionally attached to the thug she had to seduce. In the first scene, he’d bought her act so completely that he was starting to propose at a romantic dinner when she summoned the troops to bust him at the restaurant. Rejection to the max, leaving him lusting for payback, and her...

U.S. streaming service Topic is expanding its roster of French content with such recent acquisitions as the Arte fantasy-thriller miniseries “The Rope,” picked up from Wild Bunch TV, and Season 2 of political satire “Parliament,” sold internationally by France TV Distribution.

Launched by First Look Media in 2019, Topic specializes in crime and thrillers, including top Nordic shows like “The Killing,” “The Bridge,” “Arctic Circle” and “The Bridge”-inspired German thriller “Pagan Peak.”

Jennifer Liang, Topic’s vice president of programming strategy, acquisitions and sales, is attending this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV programming market in Biarritz for the first time and on the lookout for titles that fit the niche streamer’s high standards.

“For over a year, Topic has been hyper-focused on elevated crime, true crime, thriller and suspense programming from all over the world,” Liang said. “We found that our subscribers appreciate how we bypass the standard crime...

Anders Klarlund’s Nordic noir feature “The Last Client” with “Borgen” star Signe Egholm Olsen has been acquired by international sales and aggregation outfit LevelK.

The thriller, produced by Morten Rasmussen at well-established Danish banner Deluca Film As, revolves around the intense relationship between a psychotherapist and her dangerous new client. The strong cast is headlined by Egholm Olsen and Anton Hjejle (“Liberty”).

“The Last Client” was written by Anders Klarlund and Jacob Weinreich, the creative duo known as A. J. Kazinski. Together, the authors have penned several international bestselling novels, feature films and TV series, such as “The Last Good Man,” “White Sands” and the upcoming Netflix original, “Loving Adults.”

Klarlund is a writer-director known for high-concept movies, including “The Eighteenth,” the dystopian fantasy film “Possessed,” and the animated feature “Strings,” whose voice cast included James McAvoy. He also wrote episodes of the popular crime series “White Sands” and “Loving Adults.

The Danish eight-part series, commissioned by pubcaster TV2, is set in the titular seaside community. Last week, production on a new Danish eight-part crime series, entitled White Sands, wrapped. The project is directed by Frederiksberg-born helmer Tilde Harkamp, who recently worked on Hunting Season (2019), a comedy starring Mille Dinesen, Lærke Winther and Stephania Potalivo in the lead roles. White Sands is based on a screenplay penned by writing duo Anders Rønnow Klarlund and Jacob Weinreich, best known as Aj Kazinski, who have lived in the Danish seaside community of Hvide Sande (“White Sands” in English), where the story is set. In detail, the series follows German detective Thomas (played by Carsten Bjørnlund) and Danish cop Helene (Marie Bach Hansen), who are both in the doldrums after turning their backs on love. Assigned to work together on a crime investigation in the titular picture-perfect but tight-knit seaside community, they are...

Alec Bojalad Feb 11, 2018

Sci-fi movie maestro Alex Garland has revealed some of the details of his upcoming project for FX...

Alex Garland has made his name as one of science fiction's brightest modern voices.

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He got his start with the novel The Beach, which was adapted into the Leonard DiCaprio feature of the same name. He then moved into film, writing movies such as 28 Days Later, Sunshine, and Never Let Me Go - not to mention his brilliant directorial debut Ex Machina.

Now with his next directorial effort Annihilation coming soon to theaters in the Us, and going straight to Netflix in the UK, Garland has cast his eye to another medium needing his science fiction expertise. Garland cut a deal back in 2017 to produce a sci-fi TV show for FX.

Louisa Mellor Feb 12, 2018

3-part ITV drama Trauma airs on consecutive nights from tonight. We chatted to writer Mike Bartlett and actor John Simm…

Ten minutes into episode one of Trauma, a surgeon holds a boy’s heart between his gloved hands. It’s what surgeons do figuratively every day.

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“When we enter a hospital,” says writer Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, King Charles III), “either you or your loved ones have to be put into the hands of complete strangers whom you have to trust one hundred per cent. You don’t do that in any other walk of life.” Buying a product or hiring any other service, he says, “we might get different quotes and find out about people. In a hospital, you don’t have time to do that.

Louisa Mellor Feb 10, 2018

Hard Sun ends series one without exactly tying up all its loose ends. Spoilers ahead in our review…

This review contains spoilers.

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You can sympathise, really. The sun, bored of hanging around in space waiting for this series to start making sense, decided to leak itself to the public by turning up early, all massive, with a tail. The sun was here for answers. Answers it wasn’t going to get.

Answers to questions like: why did Hicks kill Alex Butler? Why did Renko protect her rapist? Why did 'they' lie to MI5 Grace about the apocalyptic timescale? And what had distracted the planet’s meteorologists from spotting the fact that the sun was off on its holidays to Earth, all massive, with a tail? Accepting...

Aliya Whiteley Feb 9, 2018

Strange things are lurking in the woods in episode 2 of the BBC's ghost story Requiem. Spoilers ahead in our review...

This review contains spoilers.

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A bit of cello practice, a watcher in the woods, a dusty room that’s been locked for years: there’s a lot of interesting events happening in this episode of Requiem. But before we get into that, let’s sing the praises of an element that can often get overlooked: an excellent title sequence.

The swirling, kaleidoscopic patterns and effects combined with high-pitched, eerie music reminds me of other series of the past that knew how to build up the suspense and fantastical elements from the start: Tales of the Unexpected, for instance, or The Box of Delights, both of...

This year, we've asked 10 writers to pick some of their favorite TV episodes from 2017 and weigh in on why they were great stand-alone eps and the highlights of our viewing year. Today: Scott Tobias on Twin Peaks: The Return's stunning, apocalyptic "Episode 8."

Cut to black.

[Beat.]

July 16th, 1945.

White Sands, New Mexico

5:29 a.m. Mwt

How did we get here? That's the first question – or maybe the second, after "Wtf?!" and a period of extended hypnosis – that comes to mind as the desert lights up with a brilliant flash and a mushroom cloud.

This year, we've asked 10 writers to pick some of their favorite TV episodes from 2017 and weigh in on why they were great stand-alone eps and the highlights of our viewing year. Today: Scott Tobias on Twin Peaks: The Return's stunning, apocalyptic "Episode 8."

Cut to black.

[Beat.]

July 16th, 1945.

White Sands, New Mexico

5:29 a.m. Mwt

How did we get here? That's the first question – or maybe the second, after "Wtf?!" and a period of extended hypnosis – that comes to mind as the desert lights up with a brilliant flash and a mushroom cloud.

Mike Cecchini Nov 17, 2017

Marvel's The Punisher Netflix series is a surprisingly subdued, ambitious affair. Here's a spoiler-free review from our Us chums...

I have to confess, the first episode of Marvel’s The Punisher had me a little worried. After opening on Frank Castle in all his skull-clad glory, tying up loose ends in a sequence that fully embraces the bonkers, over-the-top, Ennis-esque violence that came to define the character in the 21st century, the next hour is a dour, obvious, overwritten affair, and for a moment I feared that the series would be a chore.

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I love it when I’m wrong about stuff like this.

The Punisher is a pleasant surprise. Not in terms of quality (I think we all expect these Marvel Netflix shows to rise...

Simon Brew Nov 6, 2017

Willem Dafoe chats to us about Clear & Present Danger, Murder On The Orient Express, White Sands and our feet.

An odd start to an interview as I walked into a comfy room to talk to Willem Dafoe for a bit. We ended up talking about feet, specifically that mine were big. He sought to assure me that my feet were fine, to try and make me feel better about myself. There’s a measure of a man for you.

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He was in town to talk about Murder On The Orient Express, in which he takes a role as part of the ensemble. And here’s how our quick chat went…

I talked to a colleague who’d interviewed you in the past, and he told me something you’d said,...

The Splathouse podcast team heads to Haddonfield with their new episode on Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, and you can listen to it in today's Horror Highlights. We also have a Q&A with the writer/director of Sightings, a new prize pack contest from our friends at Comet TV, a trailer for Aliens: Zone of Silence, release details and a trailer for the stranger than fiction documentary Mansfield 66/67, a look at Line Webtoon's horror anthology comic series, and details on the Kickstarter campaign for the Zombie Doctor tabletop game.

Listen to a New Episode of the Splathouse Podcast: From Splathouse: "One, two, Chucky’s coming for you, pinhead!

This week the goobs at Splathouse watched Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers (1995) and just barely survived! Pervy Paul (Don’t Call Me Stephen) Rudd, culty runes/ruins/ruse, miraculous household appliances, and the lack of any coherency: This movie has it all!

We already love Chrissy Teigen for her hilarious tweets, adorable family Instagrams of husband John Legend and daughter Luna, and not to mention her fashionable red carpet appearances, but now she’s given us another fabulous reason to keep up with her. The model has teamed up with fashion retailer, Revolve, to launch a 36 piece collection of dresses, separates, jackets, bodysuits and boots in fabrics ranging from satin jacquard, crepe chiffon, velvet and lace — and believe us when we say, you’re going to want every single piece. Designed to inspire and empower the modern woman, the items are intended...

Kirsten Howard John Saavedra Feb 11, 2018

When Stranger Things returns to Netflix it'll be for fewer episodes than season 2 delivered...

Stranger Things season 3 was officially confirmed by Netflix late in 2017, and the news certainly didn't blow anyone’s minds, considering that the show has become a certified pop culture phenomenon that has elevated itself and the aggregate of the streaming giant’s original content lineup into the stratosphere.

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But when the third season finally arrives, there'll be a little less of it than we got before, according to TV Line. It'll consist of 8 episodes, rather than 9 (which is what we got in season 2). That is, however, the same episode count as season one. It's rather refreshing that Stranger Things season 3 won't fall prey to the inflated episode counts we see on some streaming series,...

Twin Peaks Recap is a weekly column by Keith Uhlich covering David Lynch and Mark Frost's limited, 18-episode continuation of the Twin Peaks television series."Did you like that song?" the boy (Xolo Mariduena) asks the girl (Tikaeni Faircrest). His words are hesitant and tentative—tinged with naiveté, therefore open and earnest. "Yes," the girl replies, playing along with the courtship ritual. "I did like that song." Yet there's a sense in the slight pause between his question and her answer that she could say anything. That awkward dead space is filled with possibilities—positive, negative and in-between. And what excitement there is in that. This exchange comes toward the end of Part 8 of Mark Frost and David Lynch's revived Twin Peaks, though the quiet beauty of the moment is offset by the many horrors (and wonders) that precede it…and that, will indeed, follow it. It's easy...

[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “Twin Peaks” Episode 8 titled “Part 8 – Gotta Light?”]

What was only hinted at in the third episode of “Twin Peaks” became a full-blown surrealistic experience in Sunday’s avant-garde “Part 8.”

Despite the experimental filmmaking and very little dialogue, the 50-minute bombardment of sound and fury coalesced into an intriguing origin story that promised a lot more sense in the contemporary story to come. Giving historical context to some of the things we’ve seen so far anchors the story in a way that it hasn’t been before. But this wasn’t just the story of one birth, but of many. Let’s break those and a few other theories down:

Read More: ‘Twin Peaks’ Review: Part 8 Aims for Maximum Weirdness and Succeeds

What About Bob?

The evil spirit (Frank Silva) we first met in the original series has been riding along with Evil Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) in some sort of weird, mutual symbiosis. It seemed that...

“Some people go nuts for ‘Tree of Life,’” David Lynch said during a Los Angeles Times interview five years ago. “I love Terry Malick. But ‘Tree of Life’ wasn’t my cup of tea.” After being asked a follow-up question about why he couldn’t get into the film, Lynch simply repeated himself: “It wasn’t my cup of tea.”

If you’ve ever wondered what the Lynchian equivalent of “The Tree of Life” would look like, last night’s entrancing episode of “Twin Peaks” offers a clue. It might have been the most visually stunning 60 minutes of television ever produced — and certainly the revival’s best episode since last month’s two-part premiere — and most who tuned in have no earthly idea what actually happened.

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As fate would have it, that interview was about the fact that...

Here’s the simple recap of Twin Peaks Part 8: Colors! Lights! Sounds! What am I watching?

Now for the longer version, let’s take a careful look at the truly wild (but deceptively simple) phantasmagoria that exploded gorgeously across the world’s television screens on Sunday night:

In South Dakota | We started off in a very normal way (considering what was to come). Bad Coop and Ray have escaped prison, and are driving towards a place called “The Farm” (is it Big Ed’s Gas Farm? Doubtful). Bad Coop still wants that mysterious and vital information from Ray. But...

Sometimes, after witnessing a work of art that truly challenges and moves us, it's easier to be flippant than philosophical. So let's get the flippancy out of our system right away. After all, following an hour of television like last night's episode of Twin Peaks, people are bound to have questions. "What did I just witness?", for example. Or "How did David Lynch and Mark Frost convince Showtime to put that on the air?" Or "Does Trent Reznor have any idea how cool he looks in a pair of sunglasses?...

Last Week’S Review: Part 7 Leaves More Clues Than We Can Count as David Lynch Digs Deep Into the Past

Were there more than 20 lines of dialogue spoken in tonight’s “Twin Peaks”? All signs point to no. In perhaps what was the most existential and absurd installment yet of the surreal drama’s return, David Lynch’s attention shifted from a bloody confrontation in the woods to a journey through time and space that barely touched on the modern day. Instead, “Part 8” tripped back to the past for a largely silent (dialogue-less) series of events (it feels a bit much to refer to them as “a story” at this stage) that of course did not skim on harsh violence and strange mannerisms.

Everyone is going to come to Part 8 with their own interpretations and theories; it’s an installment which seems to welcome that. And pieces of it are more successful than others.

Brad Pitt has revealed he’s stopped drinking and is in therapy in his first interview since his split from Angelina Jolie last September.

In the extensive talk with GQ Style‘s summer issue, the 53-year-old actor mentioned his estranged wife’s name just once, recommending the interviewer check out her new movie First They Killed My Father: “You should see Angie’s film.”

Pitt spoke extensively about his six children with Jolie and the public custody fight over them.

He said he fears how his children’s friends will react to false rumors that emerged from the divorce, adding...

Brace yourself for Brad Pitt's baby blues!

The 53-year-old actor is GQ Style's summer 2017 cover star, appearing on three various covers of the men's fashion magazine.

Watch: Brad Pitt Rocks Silver Fox Hair in First Trailer for Netflix's 'War Machine'

The Allied star was photographed in national parks across America by Ryan McGinley, including the Everglades, the White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns.

The first cover shows Pitt in a pink sweater and silver chain, with white sand dusted across his face. His eyes appear to be popping directly out to the reader, revealing a somewhat somber mood.

Ryan McGinley exclusively for GQ Style

The second shows the father of six donning an orange-and-brown blouse shirt, leaning back into a dry, grassy field.

Ryan McGinley exclusively for GQ Style

Pitt's last cover is arguably the most striking of the three, as the actor is staring directly into the camera lens with his piercing eyes. It...

Desperate Housewives alum Eva Longoria continues to build an impressive body of work as producer, with news that she will co-produce Zone of Silence, alongside actor Eric Winter (Witches Of East End), and Jason Blum – the producer behind the Paranormal Activity, Insidious and The Purge movie franchises, as well as the award-winning The Normal Heart. The drama – set for NBC – will focus on a geographical area known locally as the Mapimi Silent Zone in Mexico.

The desert area, located near the Bolson de Mapimi in Durango, includes part of the Mapimi Biosphere Reserve, and is home to a local myth about a land-locked Bermuda Triangle, of sorts. Legend has it that no type of communication – radio signal or otherwise – can penetrate the area, though many locals remain sceptical.

The modern version of the myth stems from an incident in 1970, during which the U.S military apparently launched an Athena test...

Kevin Spacey, Steven Seagal and, erm, Kangaroo Jack: they all nabbed the box office top spot last decade...

By the end of the 2000s, getting number one at the American box office was a valuable marketing commodity. As such, studios pumped more and more money into making sure they at least had a great opening weekend for their product.

The consequence of this was that it was harder and harder for smaller and quirkier films to take a brief spot in the sun. Certainly towards the second half of the decade, it seems that the number one movie each week was pre-ordinained in a marketing meeting somewhere.

Still, there were some films that have since fallen out of public view that clawed their way to number one. How many of these do you remember?

Eye Of The Beholder

January 2000, one week

Based on Marc Behm's book of the same name,...

The Red Granite International subsidiary has dropped a Marcus Nispel project into the Cannes market in the form of the maritime horror film.

Scott Sandler, Connor Colebrook and Juhani Nurmi wrote the screenplay to Stowaway from a story by Nispel (pictured) and Nurmi.

Los Angeles-based producers White Sands Pictures have earmarked an autumn start on the story of a woman who takes a yacht trip with her fiancé’s family, unaware of the clan’s secret that lies at the bottom of the ocean.

Stowaway is inspired by the Norse myth about an avenging seaborne humanoid creature and the production will benefit from the services of creature feature expert Mike Elizade of SpectralMotion.

Nispel, whose credits include Pathfinder, Conan The Barbarian and the upcoming Exeter, produces alongside Stefan Brunner. The executive producer is White Sands founder Juergen J Straub.

Celebrate the April 10th digital release of the Star Wars saga with this collection of fun facts and interstellar statistics. For the first time ever, all six epic films in the Saga, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, will be available on Digital HD.

Want more behind-the-scenes revelations? Then check out the extras on Star Wars: The Digital Collection.

http://www.starwars.com/the-star-wars-digital-movie-collection

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn rescue Queen Amidala, ruler of a peaceful planet invaded by dark forces. On their escape, they discover nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, a child prodigy who is unusually strong in the Force.

Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was created from an interesting collection of vehicles and props. The front of the shuttle, in which Anakin sits, was made from the shell of a 1960’s racing car called a Maserati Birdcage.

When DC Comics announced their release slate through the year 2020 last month, it was clear that the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will be the launching pad for this massive comic book universe. As it turns out, Warner Bros. may have wanted last year's Man of Steel to truly set up this world, but producer Christopher Nolan shot down the notion.

A lengthy profile of Christopher Nolan in The Guardian offers an anecdote about how Zack Snyder first met Christopher Nolan, and how Warner Bros. asked the director to add a "comedy coda" to the end of Man of Steel. Here's an excerpt from the article.

"'The Batman movies - that take, that tone - came out of nowhere,' said director Zack Snyder, who first met Nolan on a Warner Bros plane heading to a film industry convention in Las Vegas and leapt at the chance to...

Prolific character actor James Rebhorn has passed away at the age of 65. Rebhorn died from melanoma, which had been diagnosed with in 1992.

Rebhorn had managed to stave off that skin cancer for the past twenty years - and portrayed many of his most famous on screen roles during that time. He worked right up until last month, and died Friday afternoon at his home in New Jersey. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

The actor had memorable key supporting roles in a variety of films such as "The Game," "Independence Day," "My Cousin Vinny," "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Basic Instinct," "Scent of a Woman," "Meet the Parents," "Regarding Henry," "Lorenzo's Oil," "Guarding Tess," "Cold Mountain," "Far from Heaven," "White Squall," "Wind," "Shadows and Fog," "White Sands," "Carlito's Way," "My Fellow Americans," "Real Steel," "The International," "Baby Mama," and "The Box".

He also appeared in numerous TV shows like "Seinfeld,...

Movies You Haven't Seen with the Cast of The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is the biggest comedy on television. And as it saturates syndication while continuing to rack up big numbers during its prime time debut of new episodes, more and more fans are becoming addicted to the wacky antics of Leonard and Sheldon, two brilliant but socially awkward physicists living together and working in Pasadena, California, as they juggle their relationships and friendships with Penny, Amy Farrah Fowler, Howard, Raj, Bernadette and Stuart. Before and during their long and successful 7 season run, the entire cast has contributed to some lesser known movies that you may have never seen or even heard about. If you've already watched every single episode of The Big Bang Theory at least twice, and are looking for a Bazinga fix before new episodes return in 2014 (or you're just looking for something weird...

Do you want shiny, silky hair like Jenna? We chatted with her hairstylist to bring you her exact look and teach you how to get it!

Jenna Dewan-Tatum looks magnificent just five months after giving birth in June 2013. Her body is definitely back, and those pregnancy hormones did wonders for her hair — it looks shiny and healthy! We chatted with Ryan Trygstad, a celebrity hairstylist who worked with Jenna on a recent press trip in New York. Get her lovely locks below!

Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s Hair — Get Her Gorgeous Locks

Ryan worked with Jenna when she was doing press in New York City in late October. Here’s how he created her gorgeous waves:

“We started by blowing out Jenna’s beautiful hair with Oribe Grandiose Mousse. Then, we put an oil like White Sands Orchids Oil on the ends for protection and shine. I continued by blowing her hair...

Many films torture their characters (e.g. the Saw series; I Spit on Your Grave). Drew Denny, a truly beautiful woman who has written, helmed, and stars in this semi-lesbian road trip, has decided instead to scourge the audience with directorial incoherence, an abysmal screenplay, inane antics, and incessantly showing off her ultra-white teeth. At times, you’re not sure if you are watching an exploration of two women’s lives or the world’s longest Crest commercial.

The Most Fun I've Ever Had with My Pants On, an adaptation of Ms. Denny's 2011 performance piece, a heartfelt tribute to her late father, chronicles the journey of Andy (Denny), a randy, immature lesbian traveling about various scenic parts of America, including Yosemite; White Sands, New Mexico; and West Texas, to scatter her dad's ashes piecemeal. Accompanying her is her attractive, straight, childhood friend Liv (Sarah Hagan), an infantile actress with limited...

Jennifer rocked a messy bun on the red carpet at Tiff — it’s a look that is perfect for work or for a night out! It’s even better the day after you shampoo! Here’s how to get the five minute style, directly from the man who did it for Jennifer!

Jennifer Morrison looked so pretty on the red carpet premiere at the premiere for August: Osage County at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9. Celebrity hairstylist Ryan Trygstad, who works with stars like Demi Lovato, Emmy Rossum and Emma Roberts, is spilling his top tips so You can get Jennifer’s easy look!

Jennifer Morrison At ‘August: Osage County’ — Pretty, Easy Hair

Ryan reveals how he made Jennifer’s bun perfectly messy for the red carpet:

I started by first blow drying Jennifer’s hair with Oribe Thickening Mousse. Then once her hair was completely dry, we...

The sixth episode of the second season of The Newsroom covers a lot of ground as we get to zero in on the crux of the season long arc, the airing of the News Night special that reveals that the United States military was guilty of war crimes when it turns out it actually wasn’t. Last week’s episode gave me hope that Aaron Sorkin was getting closer to working out the kinks – the whole Sloan sex scandal, which played to the writer’s baser, season one instincts, notwithstanding – and this week’s episode seemed to confirm that maybe The Newsroom was showing the promise we always wanted it to.

This week, we opened with the Red Team. Jerry Dantana was back, and along with Mackenzie, Maggie, Neal and Charlie, he gave Don, Sloan and Jim the rundown on the Genoa case so far. Despite five sources and photos...

Ready for another round of our summer's best bikini body game? The competition is getting fierce with only 12 bikini babes left standing! Not surprisingly, many of you cast your vote for gorgeous gals who have made a living off of modeling two-pieces, like former Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr and Kendall Jenner, who has posed for swimwear brands like Agua Bendita and White Sands in the past. News: Check out the best swimsuits for every body type And while the two bathing beauties have probably never competed for the same modeling gig, they're facing off in the third round of our bikini game—and only you can decide who will...

The ‘Dancing With The Stars’ host looked amazing on the season finale on May 21 — here’s how you can get her exact hairstyle for prom or a wedding!

Celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Hanousek created Brooke’s amazing hairstyle. “Brooke Burke Charvet‘s look for the Dancing With The Stars performance finals was inspired by her dramatic Michael Costello gown,” he tells HollywoodLife.com. “Her pompadour faux hawk with an oblong braided chignon helped balance the strong shoulders and textures of the dress.” Get the exact look below!

Brooke Burke’s ‘DWTS’ Finale Hair — Get The Exact Look

“First I layered Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray and White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray on damp hair.

From the outside corners of the eyes, make two clean parts back to the crown and pin the section out of the way. Then, blow dry the rest of the hair with a medium round brush to create a smooth finish.

The ‘Dancing With The Stars’ contestant posted her magnificent mani on March 31. Do You love her colorful, inspirational nails?

Zendaya may be favored to win Dancing With The Stars but we already think her manicure is a champion! She posted a pic of her neon green and pink mani on March 31 on her Instagram. Along with stars, crystals and a smiley face, she’s rocking the letters “Dfts” on four of her fingers, which means “don’t forget to smile.” We love her inspirational message!

Zendaya’s Nails — Get The Neon Look

We hope her nails don’t get in the way of her amazing dancing! To get nails like Zendaya is not as hard as it looks. Try using nail stickers like Sephora’s Nail Bling for a quick and easy mani with no drying time. The stickers are actually 3-D so you can be sure your mani will get the attention it deserves!

Zendaya got the best score on the March 18 episode of ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ and she had the best beauty, too! We’ll help you get glam waves like Zendaya with help from one of her hairstylists!

Zendaya rocked the dance floor on the March 18 premiere of Dancing With The Stars. She was so cute in a purple leotard and a yellow floral skirt. Her hair and makeup made her look much older than her 16 years, and now we’re spilling the secret products used on her so you can get a look just like her!

Celebrity hairstylist Araxi Lindsey recently told HollywoodLife.com, “Zendaya naturally has amazing hair. She loves movement and easy flowing tresses.” She created the hair Zendaya rocked in her “Contagious Love” music video.

Zendaya’s Wavy Hair — Get Her Pretty Look

To get a look like Zendaya, Araxi likes using a nourishing oil like White Sands...

He's fascinated by the atom bomb and once played a gig for Satan. Is Australia ready for Lustmord?

When the Church of Satan wanted to celebrate their 40th anniversary – and 06/06/06 – with a ritual in Los Angeles, they called Lustmord. The pioneer of ultra-niche music genre "dark ambient" hadn't performed live since the early 80s, preferring to make his music in the studio, but thought the opportunity was too hilarious to turn down.

"Satanists from around the world were flying in for this private event," he says. "People have this image of me as dark so I thought I had to do the gig. It was Spinal Tap – too funny to say no." So he donned the black robes the church made for him (usually he plays in a T-shirt) and played his droning, alluring music while the Satanists got on with worshipping the devil.

So is he a Satanist? "I'm a hardcore atheist,...

Zendaya may be gearing up for her stint on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ but that doesn’t mean her music and acting career is on hold! Watch the newest video from the ‘Shake It Up’ star and get her exact beauty look!

Zendaya and her co-star and Bff, Bella Thorne, released a new music video for “Contagious Love” on March 1. The song will appear on the ‘Shake It Up’ soundtrack. In the video, both girls look gorgeous and now celebrity hairstylist Araxi Lindsey is teaching you how to get Zendays’s exact hair look!

“Zendaya naturally has amazing hair. She loves movement and easy flowing tresses,” Araxi said.

Zendaya’s Hair — Get Her Flowing Waves

“1. To enhance her beauty, I first applied White Sands Orchids Oil to smooth Zendaya’s tresses. Orchids Oil is not heavy or greasy. It’s a light weight smoothing serum that smells amazing.

2. Next, I...