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Jessica Biel's new Prime Video thriller series continues a rather exciting TV streak that started back in 2017. Biel first climbed into fame in 1996 when she played Mary Camden in the family drama 7th Heaven, but in the years that followed, she focused predominantly on a movie career. Some of her notable projects include The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Blade: Trinity (2004), The Illusionist (2006), The A-Team (2010), Hitchcock (2012), and more. Biel didn't dive back into a regular TV role until 2017's The Sinner, a project that performed exceptionally well and earned the actor Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.

The Sinner holds an impressive 92% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, and though Biel stepped off the screen after season 1 to focus wholly on her executive producer role, the series has continued to perform well. In the eight years since, Biel has taken up other TV roles, including Linetown (2019), and Candy (2022 to present). These series performed exceptionally well with critics,...

Jessica Biel — a performer in films like The Illusionist and Blade: Trinity, and the TV series The Sinner and Candy — had yet to land her breakout role until she starred in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Back then, Biel was still convinced she hadn't found the role that would change her life. However, during the production of the horror film, she had the opportunity to audition for a film that she was sure would launch her into stardom. The problem is that her audition for the lead role in The Notebook didn't go well. The 7th Heaven actor is sure that it was because of the heavy effects makeup she could not remove before auditioning opposite Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling.

Biel appeared on an episode of The View (which we saw via Entertainment Weekly) to talk about her new TV series The Better Sister. The Prime Video series...

To try to capture the life and times of Marcel Pagnol in a crisp one hour and a half must have seemed a daunting task but animator Sylvain Chomet has accomplished it with skilful distinction.

For his latest foray into animation after The Illusionist in 2010 and Belleville Rendez-vous in 2003, Chomet has crafted a loving and mellow portrait of one of France’s most revered creators whether in literature, theatre, and cinema as well as his hobby as an inventor.

It is framed in flashback, starting in 1956 Paris where Pagnol, then 61, feels his work has become unfashionable and he’s looking to pursue his thirst for invention by creating a perpetual motion machine.

The editor of a magazine asks him to write a memoir although he’s not convinced that he is capable of remembering all the details. Enter Pagnol’s younger self to spur his memory and we’re off with his tentative.

A Magnificent Life (Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol), a biopic of French playwright-filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, clearly represents a labor of love for writer-director Sylvain Chomet. His first animated feature since 2010’s The Illusionist, it features the gorgeous style first showcased in 2003’s award-winning The Triplets of Belleville. If its storytelling proves more rudimentary, hewing closely to the stylistic formula endemic to the genre, the ample visual pleasures prove their own reward. Premiering at Cannes, the film should find appreciative audiences in its native France, where its subject is best known.

The story, told in flashback, begins in 1956 Paris, where the 61-year-old Pagnol (voiced by Matthew Gravelle in the English-language version) is despairing that his work has gone out of fashion. Although he intends to give up writing to pursue his hobby of inventing (he’s working on a perpetual-motion machine), he’s asked by a magazine editor to pen a memoir.

Early on in beloved animation director Sylvain Chomet’s “A Magnificent Life” (French title “Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol”), septuagenarian Monsieur Pagnol laments that to write a memoir, one needs memories, but those he has none of any more. Lo and behold, a jaunty young boy, Marcel, soon comes to him.

To have an avatar of your childhood self arrive in timely fashion to resuscitate your fading belief in the brilliance of your internationally applauded, multi-hyphenate career, is a master projection of the ego. It’s the kind of attestation that acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, for instance, wouldn’t frown upon, given that his 1998 film, “After Life” (translated in Japanese as “Wonderful Life”) is about dead characters arriving at a way station to collaborate with its staff in creating a short film of their single most cherished memory before they pass on. Kore-eda’s characters don’t know yet that...

Chomet was determined to reveal 'the human guy … the man who became Marcel Pagnol, rather than the figure of legend'

Marcel Pagnol, an iconic cultural figure in France through literature, theatre and films, maintained “the spirt of a child” throughout his life, driven by an inquisitive passion, curiosity and a tendency to be a control freak. He shares some of these traits with animation auteur Sylvain Chomet who is also taking a child-like glee in his latest project A Magnificent Life - an animated version of the life of Marseille’s favourite son which has just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Sitting in the cool shade of a white tent atop the Palais des Festivals with views over the sparkling bay Chomet looks in his element, basking in positive critical feedback such as “Chomet celebrates French literary giant Marcel Pagnol in enchanting style” (Time Out) to “A gorgeous, decidedly...

Late afternoon light filters through a sparsely attended Parisian theatre as an elderly Marcel Pagnol, pen in hand, hesitates before a blank page—only to be nudged onward by the mischievous grin of his childhood self. That moment sets the tone for Sylvain Chomet’s animated biopic, in which the celebrated playwright-turned-filmmaker revisits his life through the eyes of both age and youth.

Chomet, best known for his gentle affection in Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist, here offers a tender homage to one of France’s literary giants, tracing Pagnol from the sunbaked hills of Provence to the pre-war cafés of Paris.

The film marries hand-drawn linework with watercolor atmospheres, moving between the gray cobblestones of the city and the golden fields of home. We meet Pagnol at a crossroads: his latest play has stalled and he’s agreed, almost reluctantly, to serialize his memoirs for a fashion magazine.

For French animation auteur Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville, The Illusionist), storytelling has always lived in the space between silence and song. “Most of my work so far has been silent movies, I didn’t really do much with dialogue,” he says.

But for his latest project — A Magnificent Life, a fully animated biopic of pioneering French screenwriter and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, which Sony Pictures Classics will release stateside — Chomet brings one of cinema’s great voices back to life.

Pagnol revolutionized film dialogue, bringing literary sophistication and realism to the screen at a time, in the early sound era, when producers feared the spoken word. He also brought regional realism, having his actors speak in the broad Marseilles dialect of his hometown, unheard of at the time. Pagnol transformed the style of European cinema by taking the camera outdoors, inspiring Italian neorealism and the Nouvelle Vague. His proposal...

Plot: Motorheads is about first love, first heartbreak, and turning the key in your first car. Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that’s now searching for a glimmer of hope, the series is an adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of street racing, while navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school.

Review: I am not a car guy, but I am a sucker for movies and series that feature racing. I am also a sucker for kids banding together and forging a team to push back against bullies and bad guys. Whether it be The Goonies, It, or even the Harry Potter films, when a series or film can deliver a teen-centric drama without pandering to the soapier tendencies of young adult fare, it can make for a very entertaining watch. So many shows pander to the audience...

Were you worried that there was only one upcoming movie where someone gets eaten by a whale? Fret not. There are two, actually.

Leslie Grace — an actor and singer known for "In the Heights" and the "Batgirl" movie that Warner Bros. deleted from existence — is set to star in director Felipe Vargas' next movie "Propel" (per Variety), which is described as "'Gravity' meets '127 Hours' underwater." Grace will star as diver Kate Acosta, who ends up swallowed by an enormous sperm whale while performing a commercial dive ... and who has to figure out how to escape with her life.

The particularly funny thing about this news is that "Whalefall," a novel by Daniel Kraus, is also being adapted into a major motion picture. In March 2025, Deadline reported that Josh Brolin was in talks to join the project's cast alongside star Austin Abrams, with Brian Duffield ("No One Will Save You...

"C'mon, let's hear that engine roar!" Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for a thriller new original series called Motorheads, arriving to watch later in May streaming on Pv worldwide. A group of outsiders in a once-thriving Rust Belt town form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of automobiles. Created by writer John A. Norris, the series has episodes directed by filmmaker Neil Burger. "The wheel is yours if you want it." Motorheads is about first love, first heartbreak and turning the key in your first car. Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that’s now searching for a glimmer of hope, It's an adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of street racing, while navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school. With Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino, Melissa Collazo, Uriah Shelton, Nicolas Cantu, Drake Rodger, Josh Macqueen,...

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 8-14), the world’s oldest and most prestigious animation festival, announced this year’s lineup, both in and out of competition, American studio presentations, special celebrations (including a tribute to Hungarian animation), and honorary awards.

This year’s highlights include Sylvain Chomet’s highly-anticipated 2D Marcel Pagnol biopic, “A Magnificent Life,” which will be a part of the official competition and released domestically this year through Sony Pictures Classics; sneaks of Andy Serkis’ “Animal Farm” and Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-rated, 2D “Fixed” (streaming on Netflix); and special previews of Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” Pixar’s “Elio,” DreamWorks’ “The Bad Guys 2,” Sony Picture Animation’s “Goat,” Paramount Animation’s “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants,” and Netflix’s “In Your Dreams.”

Meanwhile, Annecy 2025 introduces a new short film program, Midnight Shorts, and launches the Annecy Dome, a new 32-seat venue for immersive works.

Long before Edward Norton had his brief but memorable stint with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Hulk, he found inspiration in another iconic character from the comics, and it’s none other than Doctor Strange.

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In one of his movies, Norton’s portrayal was inspired by the epic sorcerer, and this creative choice adds an intriguing layer to his career. But who would have guessed that his relations with the studio would turn sour and put an end to any connections he could have had with them?

How Doctor Strange shaped Edward Norton’s magical transformation Edward Norton in The Illusionist | Bob Yari Productions

Edward Norton portrayed the charming magician Eisenheim in The Illusionist, which went on to become a critical and commercial success. But many might not be aware that he was directly influenced by Doctor Strange, and he revealed more...

The predominant discourse around Neil Burger’s The Illusionist (2006) seems to largely center around its similarities (or dissimilarities) with the much-acclaimed “The Prestige,” released in the same year. Based on a 1989 short story written by Steven Milhauser, “The Illusionist” brings together such names as Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, and Paul Giamatti to present the story of an illusionist uncovering Victorian society and its ills. It has been noted by academics and critics alike how cinematic representation of the emergence of Victorian-era stage magic is the metaphorical bearer of the simultaneous magic in making: the magical world of the cinema. “The Illusionist” makes for a perfect case in point to trace the trajectory.

In this article, an attempt has been made to decode the ending of The Illusionist (2006) and provide a detailed analysis of some of the overarching thematic concerns of the film.

The Illusionist (2006) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

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Strange Darling distributor Magenta Light Studios is developing a series adaptation of Susan McCauley’s Ghost Hunters novels, Deadline reports.

The young adult horror-adventure books follow teen psychic Alex and his investigator friends in a series of paranormal mysteries.

There are four novel: 2020’s Ghost Hunters: Bones in the Wall, 2021’s Ghost Hunters: Pirates’ Curse, 2021’s Ghost Hunters: Spirit Fire and 2022’s Ghost Hunters: Swamp Witch.

The project came as part of a first-look deal with producer Yasmine Golchan, who previously worked with Magenta Light founder Bob Yari on 2006’s The Painted Veil.

“We’re happy to be reteaming with Yasmine on such an exciting series and at the opportunity to bring Ghost Hunters to life,” Yari told Deadline. “Yasmine is a skilled and creative producer, and we look forward to partnering on many projects to come.”

“Bob and I have enjoyed a wonderful artistic collaboration for many years,” added Golchan.

Exclusive: Magenta Light Studios, the company founded by Yellowstone and Landman executive producer Bob Yari, has struck a first-look deal with producer Yasmine Golchan and has set its first project.

Magenta Light and Golchan are developing a series adaptation of Susan McCauley’s Ghost Hunters novels. The books are a series of paranormal mysteries following teen psychic Alex and his investigator friends. There are four books in the series: Ghost Hunters: Bones in the Wall, Ghost Hunters: Pirates’ Curse, Ghost Hunters: Spirit Fire and Ghost Hunters: Swamp Witch.

Golchan previously worked with Yari, who has produced movies including Crash and The Illusionist, on The Painted Veil, the 2006 feature starring Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. She also is the author of the recent children’s book The Adventures of Yasmine in Hollywood.

It comes as Magenta Light Studios is preparing to release movies including Simon West’s Bride Hard, starring Rebel Wilson,...

The concept of "twin films" has recently caught the attention of movie fans on social media. Twin films are a pair of movies with shockingly similar concepts that release in the same year. This phenomenon usually happens as a result of some cultural event bringing an idea to the forefront of the Hollywood hivemind, and two different studios entering development without awareness of each other. Some famous and funny examples include 2006's The Prestige and The Illusionist, two films about 19th century magicians, 2013's White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen, two films about attacks on the White House, and 2011's Friends with Benefits and No Strings Attached, two films about friendships turned hook-ups. Somehow, someway, these filmmakers settle on the same exact idea, and end up having to race to get their film released.

While slightly less notable, it's also interesting when films released decades apart somehow stumble upon similar terrain.

Modern audiences don't want a cookie-cutter movie that follows the same old clichés and tropes. They want a movie with a twist they couldn't see coming from a mile away. Some of the best movies of all time have a surprise ending in store for viewers. The only question is...are these films worth watching a second or third time?

When a movie's only as good as its twist, then viewers aren't going to want to revisit it another time. The films listed here, however, are more than just their big endings.

The First Rule of Fight Club Is to Rewatch Fight Club The Narrator Is Actually Tyler Durden Release Year: 1999 MPAA Rating: R Runtime: 139 minutes

Fight Club is one of the most iconic cult classics of the '90s. The movie centers on an unnamed narrator (Edward Norton) who is going through a crisis. He buys Ikea furniture to...

Look, we all love a beautiful, inspiring Oscar moment. But we're also only human, and we also like a little bit of a trainwreck now and again. Luckily, the Academy Awards provideth. A lot. Like, there have been a shocking amount of flubs, considering what a tightly-run production an Oscars telecast has to be. For every sweet and charming moment celebrating the magic of movies and the ephemeral quality of celebrity, we are blessed with at least a few total cringe-fests. 

Whether it's the Academy making a misguided attempt to swing for the fences and falling flat on their faces or actors and presenters making choices that will haunt them well beyond the grave, awkward moments are never in short supply. If the Academy Awards were to ever go fully meme-happy and create a Best Gaffe category, these would undeniably be the nominees for the Most Awkward Oscars Moments.

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Edward Norton is widely recognized for his versatile acting skills, with a storied career that has spanned various genres and characters. With his special ability to embody complex, often very conflicted and multifaceted characters, Norton has left a truly indelible mark on the film industry, delivering performances that have audiences talking decades later. From the raw intensity of his breakthrough role in Primal Fear to the quieter vulnerability he brought to a film like The Illusionist, Norton's body of work has always showed off his ability to adapt to both nuanced, character-driven dramas and larger-than-life cinematic spectacles.

Norton’s filmography often features characters grappling with themes of fractured identity, grappling with oneself, and the unraveling of people's lives, with the actor’s meticulous approach to all of his characters making each role unforgettable. His performances are consistently marked with depth and authenticity, which resonates with audiences whether it's a man...

Magenta Light Studios, the theatrical distributor behind Strange Darling, has acquired domestic rights from Arclight Films to Deep Water.

Deadline reports that the action thriller will receive a wide theatrical release later this year.

Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin dives back into shark-infested waters with the thriller from writers John Kim (Bait) and Pete Bridges.

It follows an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from L.A. to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley star with Molly Wright (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (Insidious), Kelly Gale (Plane), and Li Wenhan from K-Pop group Uniq.

Magenta Light founder Bob Yari told Deadline that Deep Water “does...

The Brutalist has taken home the top prize at the 69th British Society of Cinematographers Awards in London.

Lol Crawley won Best Cinematography in a Feature Film Award for his work on the Oscar-nominated film, in his first ever nomination in the category.

Jody Lee Lipes won the TV equivalent for his work on the BBC drama The Listeners, making him the first person to win back-to-back awards after taking home the same prize in 2023.

Benedict Spence won the international TV prize for his photography of the Netflix drama Eric.

Other winners included Daniel Landin for his Cinematography in a Music Video, taking the prize for FKA Twigs’ music video Eusexua.

The Operators’ Award, presented by the British Society of Cinematographers (Bsc), Association of Camera Operators (Aco) and Guild of British Camera Technicians (Gbct) went to Karsten Bloch Jacobsen and Simon Finney Aco Assoc for their operating on the...

Documentaries about Liza Minnelli and Supercross, fan favorites with different fans, a Steven Soderbergh horror, a spy thriller with Phoebe Dynevor and Angel Studios’ latest starring Jared Harris are new on screens. It’s a quieter moment for new releases as Oscar contenders flood theaters and the fresh crop of 2025 independent films are just starting to gestate at Sundance.

For a little star quality, Zeitgeist Films debuts Bruce David Klein’s Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story about legendary showbiz icon Liza Minnelli at the IFC Center in NYC and adds Los Angeles next Friday (Laemmle Royal and Town Center), with a national rollout to follow.

IFC’s 7 pm shows with director Q&As are both sold out. They’ll be moderated by Minnelli’s longtime friend and collaborator Jim Caruso, who is featured in the doc along with Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey, the late...

Writer-Director Neil Burger boasts quite a diverse catalog of films, ranging from sci-fi action flicks like Divergent and Limitless to the romantic mystery period film The Illusionist and the psychological crime thriller adaptation The Marsh King's Daughter. His latest, Inheritance, now takes him into the world of spy thrillers, following a woman who discovers her father's past in espionage, unknowingly thrusting her into the heart of an international conspiracy. There's no predicting what he has planned next given his range, but, fortunately, there's no need to do any guessing because he already has a few plans in motion. In an interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub for Inheritance, he opened up about two ideas that are next on the docket, including a biopic that he was able to pull back the curtain on ever so slightly.

When reviewing a film, reading the director’s statement can feel an awful lot like checking their will. What an artist intended with the choices they left behind won’t always matter to the audience, but Neil Burger’s “Inheritance” is worth researching before you buy the ticket. Knowing how this strangely pedestrian thriller got produced not only makes it far more enjoyable to watch but highlights a new storytelling approach that might work better on the second try.

Captured on location in Egypt, India, South Korea, and New York City, IFC Films’ latest experiment in suspense — a father-daughter espionage adventure starring Phoebe Dynevor and Rhys Ifans — uses a naturalistic shooting style that spurred some great behind-the-scenes stories. Known for films like “Limitless” and “Divergent,” Burger aimed to make another slippery psychological drama with mainstream action appeal, but this time, he tried to give it some added oomph by boosting the authenticity.

If it weren’t for the empty adjustable hospital bed in the room, it would seem like Maya’s (Phoebe Dynevor) story is a lot like any other film about 20-somethings living in New York City: she steps out into the night, nicks a bottle of booze from a liquor store and proceeds to take hearty swigs of her purloined goods in public; she dances in a club with the abandon of someone avoiding life’s sobering troubles; she accepts the advances of a stranger. The two end up in bed together, and then, moments later, the stranger is gone. For a brief moment, we’re in the throes of a young woman’s existential journey set in The City That Never Sleeps. This isn’t that type of movie, however; it’s actually an international spy thriller directed by Neil Burger.

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In description, “Inheritance” sounds like one of those movies that’s about the gimmickry of its own making: A spy thriller shot entirely on iPhone, with many scenes staged in public without permits for added urgency and spontaneity. But this latest feature from Neil Burger, who co-wrote the script with spy novelist Olen Steinhauer, ultimately transcends mere novelty by having an even smaller-scale gist than you’d expect. For all its multinational sprawl and intimations of high peril, the film is ultimately a two-person drama about a daughter (Phoebe Dynevor) finding out who her long-absent father (Rhys Ifans) really is. What she learns is bitter, but also dramatically satisfying enough to make this release, hitting theaters from IFC Films on Friday, feel like something more than just one more low-budget action movie with familiar faces.

Maya (Dynevor) is introduced as a sullen young woman in Manhattan, shoplifting a bottle of...

Edward Norton, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, has been one of our finest screen actors for 30 years. He’s a three-time Oscar nominee, twice nominated before the age of 30, and it’s looking increasingly likely that he’ll pick up a fourth nom later this month in recognition of his touching portrayal of the gentle folk singer Pete Seeger opposite Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown. He already was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, and he is nominated for Critics Choice and SAG awards.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as “the Gen-y actor’s actor, the inheritor of the great acting mantle worn by such luminaries as Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman” and by Cineaste magazine as “one of the most powerful actors in American films… one of those genius-touched chameleons like Alec Guinness or Daniel Day-Lewis,...

Though often seen merely as the streaming platform where all the classic NBC shows can be found, like Friends and The Office, the best movies on Peacock this month showcase the vast library of cinematic offerings. Peacock also hosts a lot of Universal’s biggest titles, meaning that fans can find some of the biggest blockbusters of the year, like Twisters on the platform, as well as some true classics from the legendary studio.

Peacock is also kicking off the new year with a lot of exciting titles, including some that will likely become big players during the 2025 awards season, such as the gripping thriller Conclave. Fans will be able to find films from directors like Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg as well as movies in huge franchises, like Harry Potter and Fast and Furious. Even with the exciting television catalog, the best movies on Peacock in January 2025 are certainly worth a look.

This article is part of ScreenRant's Exclusive 2025 Movie Preview. Keep an eye out for the full feature next week!

A new first-look image showcases the international adventure at the center of Inheritance. The 2025 spy thriller was directed by Neil Burger, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Olen Steinhauer (the creator of Epix's Berlin Station). It follows Maya (Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor), a young woman who reconnects with her father (Rhys Ifans of House of the Dragon and Venom: The Last Dance) after her mother's death, only to be dragged into his secret life as a spy. The cast of the upcoming Inheritance also includes Ciara Baxendale, Kersti Bryan, Daniel Joey Albright, Mitchell Hochman, and Majd Eid.

ScreenRant is now able to share an exclusive first-look image from Inheritance. The image reveals Maya on one of her adventures, attempting to blend in while at an outdoor bazaar with signage in Urdu.

A young man sits alone with nothing but his thoughts and his hunger… his hunger to succeed and his hunger for In-n-Out burgers and milkshakes, which he was using to bulk up. Because this man is an actor, not just any actor, he is an up-and-coming movie star with something to prove and he is going to do just that through his artistry and his physicality. No longer would Aaron Johnson be known as the Kick-Ass kid, he was about to be known as the top performer to watch, known as the man who was about to be an A-lister until he was known as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, cuz he decided to take his wife’s last name and confuse everyone on so many levels – especially me! ”I was always told at school that you had to have a backup plan, but all I ever wanted to do was act.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Last Five Films At The Worldwide Box Office( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an English actor best known for starring in movies like Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Godzilla. The actor is now playing a savage Marvel supervillain in his latest release, Kraven the Hunter. The film is set to have an underwhelming debut at the box office. As we await the film’s opening weekend numbers, let’s take a look at his last five films at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for the deets.

He has worked as a child actor and performed in films, including 2003’s Shanghai Knights, The Illusionist, and Angus. The English actor gained recognition for portraying the title character in Kick-Ass, which was released in 2010. He also drew attention with his performance in Savages and the period drama Anna Karenina. He won the Golden Globe Award for Best...

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Jessica Biel has starred in numerous films, both critically acclaimed and box office successes such as Hitchcock, The Illusionist, The A-team, Total Recall, and Valentine’S Day. In addition to her impressive body of work, Biel is well-known for her extensive philanthropic efforts. In 2010, Biel joined a determined group of climbers to the top of Mr. Kilimanjaro in order to raise awareness about the need for clean water worldwide. This climb was a part of the Summit on the Summit expedition along with members of the United Nations Foundation. In 2012 Biel was honored with an “Impact Award” at Variety’S Power of Women ceremony her work with charity:water specifically highlighting how clean water directly affected the lives of mothers and daughters in villages throughout Africa; as well as its direct link to education for women.

Before Aaron Taylor-Johnson began gracing the big screen as a stunning action hero, he was making his acting debut in the unlikeliest of places—a three-part television drama, Armadillo. That’s right, in 2001, long before his fame in films like Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron, Taylor-Johnson made his first television appearance as the young version of James Frain’s Lorimer Black.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Kraven The Hunter | image: Marvel Studios

But over time, after starting acting at the age of 11, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s career took a pivotal turn in 2006 when he made his debut on the long-running BBC medical drama Casualty. While the series had already acted as a launching pad for stars like Kate Winslet and Tom Hiddleston, Taylor-Johnson’s appearance marked a significant milestone in his rise to fame. So let’s rewind the clock and dive into the early moments of this MCU star’s career.

The Inheritance trailer shows a Bridgerton star becoming a badass spy in a globe-trotting action thriller. From Neil Burger the director of Divergent, Limitless, and The Illusionist the upcoming action-thriller follows a woman who learns that her father was once a spy and, suddenly, she finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy. Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne, leads the cast of Inheritance as Maya alongside House of the Dragon's Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, Majd Eid, and more.

Now, IFC Films has released the first official trailer for Inheritance starring Phoebe Dynevor as a spy named Maya who, following the death of her mother, learns that her father was also once a spy. Watch the trailer below:

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"He'll kill me if he finds me!" Run, Phoebe, run! IFC Films has unveiled an official trailer for an indie thriller film titled Inheritance, now set for release in theaters starting late January 2025. Strangely haven't heard much about this film before and it hasn't shown up at any film festivals either. From director Neil Burger, Inheritance follows Maya, who learns her father Sam was once a spy. Suddenly, she finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy and must go on the run, too. Starring Phoebe Dynevor, Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, and Majd Eid. This looks like an intricate & intimate thriller, with tons of intense GoPro-esque close-up shots of Dynevor as she goes on the round. Also looks like they shot this with a tiny crew using cheap digital cameras all around the world and filming on the fly (without permits or approvals in some of these countries). It might be entertaining?...

Jessica Biel is reportedly in negotiations to star alongside John Cena in Matchbox, the latest live-action feature film from Apple Original Films, Skydance, and Mattel Films. The movie, set to be directed by Sam Hargrave, is based on Mattels beloved die-cast toy vehicle line, which has captivated generations since its inception in 1953. Biel rose to fame as Mary Camden in 7th Heaven, beginning in 1996, as the rebellious eldest daughter. In 2004, Biel joined Blade: Trinity, where she starred alongside Wesley Snipes and Ryan Reynolds. She's also appeared in movies like The Illusionist (with Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti), Valentine's Day and Total Recall (alongside Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale).

Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell stars in a new Netflix series called The Diplomat. It’s definitely worth checking out if you enjoyed watching The Night Agent and The Recruit.

Created by Homeland writer and executive producer Debora Cahn, The Diplomat follows a career diplomat named Kate Wyler who finds herself struggling to balance her new role and marriage after landing the high-profile position of US Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Of course, there are many other talented actors in the series besides Russell, such as Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, David Gyasi, Ato Essandoh, Rory Kinnear, Miguel Sandoval, Nana Mensah, Michael McKean, etc. If you want to know who’s who in the political drama, continue reading because we shared a cast and characters guide below.

Netflix The Diplomat cast and character guide The Diplomat. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in episode 103 of The Diplomat. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix...

Exclusive: Andrew Lloyd Webber has unveiled his new West End and Broadway musical: a magical romance called The Illusionist, directed by Sunset Boulevard’s Jamie Lloyd.

During a private audience at his penthouse office adjacent to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, one of six theatres controlled through his Lw Theatres group, the legendary composer of Phantom of the Opera and Evita gave Deadline an exclusive preview of three of the several numbers he has so far scored.

The impresario says Oscar-winning screenwriter Chris Terrio (Argo) “has done the book very much with me, but he’s the scriptwriter.” British songwriter Bruno Major is also attached.

Lloyd Webber performed an early draft of his score to Lloyd earlier this year as they began preparing to open Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, on Broadway. The show premiered at the St. James Theater on October 20 to ecstatic notices from the majority of critics.

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Dick Pope, a British cinematographer best known for his collaborations with Mike Leigh, has passed away at the age of 77. The British Society of Cinematographers announced the news, but no cause of death was given.

In addition to his work with Leigh, which included “Naked,” “Secrets & Lies,” “Topsy-Turvy” and this year’s “Hard Truths,” Pope had collaborated with Christopher McQuarrie (on “The Way of the Gun”), Barry Levinson (“Man of the Year”), John Sayles (“Honeydripper”) and Richard Linklater.

“Dick had a reputation for being a wonderful collaborator and someone who was passionate about the artform of cinematography,” the Bsc wrote in remembrance. ”He was keen to embrace new technologies and ideas while also ensuring the skills and crafts of those that came before him weren’t lost. To this end Dick would guest tutor at schools such as the National Film and Television School.”

Pope was nominated for two Oscars in his career,...

Dick Pope, the veteran British cinematographer who worked on 11 movies with director Mike Leigh, has died Tuesday, the British Society of Cinematographers said in a statement. He was 77.

No cause of death was given, but Leigh told Indiewire that Pope had undergone “major heart surgery” before work began on Hard Truths, their last collaboration that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last month.

Pope received Oscar nominations for his work on Leigh’s Mr Turner and the mystery The Illusionist by director Neil Burger. Pope and Leigh also worked together on movies like Life Is Sweet in 1990, Naked, Topsy-Turvey, Vera Drake and Secrets & Lies.

In a 2019 interview with Film Comment, Pope talked about his decades of work with Leigh, with a reference to their movie coming out at the time, Peterloo.

“It’s very difficult to take Peterloo out of all the other work we’ve done together, because...

Richard Pope, the British cinematographer who worked extensively with Mike Leigh, has died at the age of 77.

Pope’s death was reported by the British Society of Cinematographers (Bsc) on Tuesday, October 22.

A message posted to the Bsc website read, “It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Dick Pope Bsc.We pay tribute to our wonderful friend and colleague and out thoughts go out to his family especially his wife Pat at this difficult time.”

”On behalf of Mike, the team at Thin Man Films, and the cast and crew who...

Dick Pope, the legendary two-time Oscar nominated British cinematographer and longtime collaborator of auteur Mike Leigh, has died at the age of 77. News of Pope's passing was confirmed by the British Society of Cinematographers in a statement shared on their website earlier today.

"It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Dick Pope Bsc," wrote the organisation in their post, which highlighted Pope's record three Camerimage Golden Frog wins as well as his achievement of the society's prestigious 'Cinematography in a Feature Film' award for his work on Mr. Turner. Continuing, the society also paid homage to their alumni's commitment to his craft and its furtherance, writing, "Dick had a reputation for being a wonderful collaborator and someone who was passionate about the artform of Cinematography. He was keen to embrace new technologies and ideas while also ensuring the skills and crafts...

Dick Pope is dead. The Oscar-nominated cinematographer best known for his 34-year collaboration with Mike Leigh was 77.

Pope's death was announced in a British Society of Cinematographers statement. "Dick had a reputation for being a wonderful collaborator and someone who was passionate about the artform of Cinematography," the Bsc wrote.

Dick Pope, the esteemed British cinematographer who received Academy Award nominations for his exquisite work on “The Illusionist” and Mike Leigh‘s “Mr. Turner,” has died at the age of 77. His death was confirmed by a publicist on his final film, Leigh’s “Hard Truths.”

“Hard Truths” producer Georgina Lowe shared the following statement: “On behalf of Mike, the team at Thin Man Films, and the cast and crew who worked regularly with Dick on our films for over 30 years, I wanted to say what a privilege it has been to have collaborated with him. His work, both with us, and on the eclectic collection of films he shot over his impressive career, was extraordinary. We have lost a friend and will miss him so much.”

Born in Bromley, Kent, in 1947, Pope became obsessed with still photography as a child and published some of his pictures in local papers as a teenager.

Richard Pope, the British cinematographer who collaborated with director Mike Leigh across his career and earned an Oscar nomination for his work lensing Leigh’s 2014 biopic “Mr. Turner,” died Tuesday in London. He was 77 years old.

Pope’s death was confirmed by the British Society of Cinematographers in a statement released Tuesday.

“It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Dick Pope Bsc,” the organization wrote. “Dick had a reputation for being a wonderful collaborator and someone who was passionate about the artform of cinematography. He was keen to embrace new technologies and ideas while also ensuring the skills and crafts of those that came before him weren’t lost.”

Pope’s artistic partnership with Leigh, the most enduring of his career, began with the 1990 drama “Life Is Sweet.” The film marked Leigh’s third feature. Pope has served as cinematographer on...

Plex is gearing up for an exciting lineup of films and series in November 2024. Viewers can look forward to a variety of new additions, including Blue Ridge, But I’m A Cheerleader, Call Jane, and Empire State. Cult classics like The Grudge, Hard Candy, House of 1000 Corpses, and The Midnight Meat Train are also hitting the platform, alongside more recent hits like Wind River and Where’d You Go, Bernadette? For fans of horror, thrillers, and emotional dramas, there’s no shortage of options. However, Plex is also bidding farewell to a number of films and shows in November. Among those leaving are 24 Hours to Live, Drive Angry, The Devil’s Rejects, Snowpiercer, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. If you’ve been meaning to watch these titles, now is the time to catch them before they disappear. For those looking to binge their favorites, many notable titles are still available for streaming.

It seems like the stars have aligned once again for Christopher Nolan, as he dives into a new cinematic adventure right after bagging Oscars for ‘Oppenheimer’.

Adding an interesting twist to his lineup, the newest addition to his cast is Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man. This intriguing move has sparked a wave of rumors about Nolan’s next project.

The recent rumors from Gizmodo suggest that Nolan’s upcoming movie might just transport us to the eerie and captivating world of the 1920s, with a vampire-themed narrative.

The whispers began to circulate after Universal, which will be distributing the film, confirmed its collaboration with Nolan.

Despite the veil of mystery surrounding the exact nature of the film, a reliable source told io9 that it’s set to be a period horror, specifically about vampires.

This wouldn’t be the first time Nolan has ventured into overlapping themes...

The Illusionist is a miraculous work of art that succeeds, through the magic of animation, in resurrecting the essence of legendary French mime and film auteur Jacques Tati. The film is a charming and beautiful 2010 Oscar-nominated 79-minute-long animated feature by acclaimed French animator Sylvain Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville), a long-time admirer and disciple of Tati. The film is based on an un-produced script by Tati who is best known for his four silent Monsieur Hulot comedies made from 1953 to 1971 silent, because they were mimed. Hulot, a Charlie Chaplin-inspired character portrayed by Tati is a friendly but befuddled tourist character with his trademark raincoat, umbrella, hat, and ever-present pipe, perpetually caught off guard in the busy modern world.