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The Eternaut is an Argentine sci-fi survival thriller drama series created by Bruno Stagnaro. Based on the comic book of the same name by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, the Netflix series is set in Buenos Aires and revolves around a group of friends as they witness a mysterious snowfall killing most of the population. Now they must learn to evade the snow to survive while trying to fight against the aliens who are invading. The Eternaut stars Ricardo Darin, Carla Peterson, César Troncoso, Andrea Pietra, Ariel Staltari, Marcelo Subiotto, and Mora Fisz. So, if you loved the mysterious story, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in The Eternaut, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Howard Ruby, the founder of Oakwood Worldwide, the company that provides furnished, extended stay housing, and the husband of late actress Yvette Mimieux, died Monday of natural causes in Los Angeles, a publicist announced. He was 90.

Ruby and Mimieux, known for her turns in such films as Where the Boys Are, Light in the Piazza, Jackson County Jail and Toys in the Attic, were married from December 1986 until her death in January 2022 at age 80.

Mimieux had been married to Singin’ in the Rain director Stanley Donen from 1972 until their 1985 divorce.

Born in Cleveland on March 28, 1935, Ruby graduated from the Wharton School of Business, then joined the U.S. Navy, where he was a supply officer. After the service, he started a real estate partnership in California that led to the formation of R&b Realty Group in 1960.

In 1965, R&b opened the South Bay Club, the first furnished apartments for singles,...

On Friday night, Missy Elliott delivered a mesmerizing set at Coachella 2025, literally gracing the stage as a car, transforming into herself, and then performing a rapid-fire set of hits like “Work It,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Lose Control,” and more.

Starting the night by proving that she’s still an innovator through and through, Elliott entered the main stage during the intro of “Throw It Back” disguised as a car, eventually rising to reveal a futuristic, robotic outfit. From there, she brought energy to her performance, amping the crowd with commanding raps and slick choreography.

The set proceeded with “Cool Off” — which was interpolated with samples of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” — followed by renditions of “We Run This,” “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” “She’s a Bitch,” “Pass That Dutch,” and more.

See the full setlist and watch videos of the performance below.

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With You and the Rain , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedy manga by Ko Nikaido, published a new teaser trailer highlighting the fateful first meeting of Fuji and her “dog," You. The series will broadcast in Japan as part of the TV Asahi network's NUMAnimation programming block beginning in July 2025. With You and the Rain Teaser Trailer NIkaido began serialization of With You in the Rain in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine in August 2020, with seven volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English-language version of the series. Tomohiro Tsukimisato directs the TV anime at animation studio Lesprit. Toko Machida ( Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan ) provides the series composition and Ayano Owada ( Bikkurimen ) provides the character designs. With You and the Rain winter key art Related: With You and the Rain Anime Reveals 6 More Cast Members Kodansha USA decribes With You and the Rain :...

There’s something magical about the movie Singin’ in the Rain. No matter how many times you watch it, the film feels just as fresh and joyful as the first time. It’s more than just a classic musical; it’s a beautiful and joyous story about love, ambition, and the challenges of an evolving time in Hollywood.

Set at a time when the film industry was transitioning from silent films to talkies, the movie showed creativity and charm in the chaos of that era. But everything was portrayed with a lighthearted touch.

Gene Kelly in the musical romantic comedy movie Singin’ in the Rain | Credit: Warner Bros.

At its core, however, there is a celebration of passion that was beautifully brought to life by its three stars, Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Their chemistry and energy turned every scene into a cinematic treat.

While the movie brims with memorable moments,...

There’s nothing like starting a movie with a running gag, and Rungano Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl kicks off with a beauty. A young woman Shula (Susan Chardy) is driving home late at night. She notices something in the road. It’s a body. Not only that — Shula recognizes the corpse. He was a relative. She calls the authorities. Soon, her party-girl cousin Nsansa (Elizabeth Chisela) stumbles into the scene as well, and begins drunkenly dancing in front of the car’s headlights. But that’s not the funny part.

Rashida Jones has over 80 screen acting credits to her name and may be best known for her roles in the likes of Parks and Recreation, Sunny, The Social Network, Celeste & Jesse Forever, and/or I Love You, Man. She’s also a writer, having worked on the likes of Toy Story 4, The Other Black Girl, an episode of Black Mirror, and the aforementioned Celeste & Jesse Forever – and she’s a director, having directed episodes of Roar, #BlackAF, Angie Tribeca, and Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On. She also co-directed the documentary Quincy, about her father, record producer and composer Quincy Jones. A couple of months ago, it was announced that she is co-writing a new Tom and Jerry movie, and now, Deadline has revealed that she’s set to direct a film called Playdate.

For this film, Jones will be bringing a script by Danish writer Marie Østerbye to the screen.

Rashida Jones (Sunny) is teaming with Gloria Sanchez on Playdate, the feature adaptation of Marie Østerbye’s original script, which landed at #2 on last year’s Black List. Jones will direct, with Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell producing for Gloria Sanchez.

In the film, a playdate erupts into full scale psychological warfare as two mothers confront the damage of childhood bullying, while their daughters engage in mind games of their own. UTA Independent Film Group reps rights to the project.

Previously co-directing the Emmy-nominated documentary Quincy on her father, record producer Quincy Jones, Jones has also helmed episodes of series like Roar, #BlackAF, and Angie Tribeca, on which she also starred. Also a well-known actress, writer, and producer, she co-wrote the acclaimed rom-com Celeste and Jesse Forever, wrote on Black Mirror, helped conceive the story for Toy Story 4, and co-created the recent Hulu series The Other Black Girl. Most recently on the writing front,...

Manga comes in all varieties. Some are deeply beloved and inspire friendship among fellow manga-lovers. Others are far more controversial with the topics they cover or how much fanservice they have. They may have questionable relationships or lean a little too heavily into violence.

No matter how good these manga may be, fans can't escape the potential judgment they may face if they read these series in public. Sometimes it's best just to read in the comfort of one's own home. It's better than facing conflict because of reading a simple manga.

After the Rain Features a Romance with a Questionably Large Age Gap A Slice-of-Life Romance Manga by Jun Mayuzuki

After the Rain examines the relationship between a middle-aged man and the high school girl who works for him. However, this in itself raises some red flags. Some say Masami Kondo is using his influence to manipulate Akira, while...

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Earth Abides is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama series created by Tom Komarnicki. Based on the 1949 novel of the same name by George R. Stewart, the MGM+ series follows Isherwood “Ish” Williams, a young man who comes out of months of isolation and learns that most of the world’s population has been wiped out because of a mysterious illness. While at first, his instinct is to go back into isolation, he decides to build back the civilization with a few other survivors. Earth Abides stars Alexander Ludwig, Jessica Frances Dukes, Aaron Tveit, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Elyse Levesque, and Luisa D’Oliveira. So, if you loved the post-apocalyptic world, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Earth Abides, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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It's been a great day for glimpses into exciting new international films. This morning, we got our first look at The Girl With The Needle, the official Danish entry for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards, and now, we're also getting the trailer for On Becoming A Guinea Fowl,...

The holidays are upon us, so whether you’re looking for film-related gifts or simply want to get for yourself some of the finest this year had to offer, we have a gift guide for you. Including must-have books on filmmaking, the best from the Criterion Collection and other home-video lines, subscriptions, magazines, music, and more, dive in below.

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There’s no better gift than an epic film collection, and 2024 was an embarrassment of riches thanks to a number of box sets. The king of them all, especially if you’re looking for a gift for a burgeoning cinephile, is Criterion’s massive CC40, collecting 40 landmark films form their 40-year history. It’s not the only stellar set from the company, of course, as I adored the essential Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978, Éric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons, Gregg Araki’s Teen Apocalypse Trilogy, Three Revolutionary Films by Ousmane Sembène,...

Dr Sales, the international sales arm of Danish pubcaster Dr, is launching at Mipcom in Cannes Dr Drama’s latest event series “Generations,” mixing crime, mystery and family secrets.

Making her debut in long-form serialised drama is Anna Emma Haudal, behind DR3’s hit youth series “Doggystyle” for which she won a national Robert Award for best short series in 2019. Haudal shares the writing credits with seasoned writer Rune-Schjøtt-Wieth and co-directs with Thomas Daneskov (“Wild Men”) and Ville Gideon Sörman (“I See You”).

Toplining the drama is rising talent Alice Bier who landed the title role in Netflix’s period drama “Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction,” after an appearance in her mother Susanne Bier’s “The Night Manager.” In other main roles are seasoned actresses Ulla Henningsen, Anette Støvelbæk as well as Simon Sears (“Ride Upon the Storm”).

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Writer-director Rungano Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl begins magnetically and absurdly, and with a wonderfully welcome lack of forewarning of what’s to come. Dressed like Missy Elliott in her iconic music video for “The Rain,” Shula (Susan Chardy) is heading back from a “fancy dress” party when her pop music-infused reverie is interrupted by the sight of her Uncle Fred (Roy Chisha) lying dead on the side of the road.

What follows is a sardonically funny phone call between Shula, strangely unbothered in her extravagant gemstone-adorned helmet and inflated black romper, and her father (Henry B.J. Phiri) as she tells him that her uncle is a corpse. But Dad has a hard time understanding her and insists that Uncle Fred cannot die, and that she must be wrong. The next day, one of her many aunts demands that she feign ignorance if the cops ask her what she knows.

October 25 will mark 62 years since the release of the first film directed by Francis Ford Coppola: “Come on Out” (later retitled “Tonight for Sure”), a re-edited feature version of three different shorter nudie films he made while a film student at UCLA. It debuted in 1962, right in the middle of the Cuban missile crisis.

With “Megalopolis” opening, he likely has the longest feature film directorial career ever, ahead of Manoel de Oliveira (61 years), Jean-Luc Godard (58), Jerzy Skolimowsky (58), and Frederick Wiseman (56). Clint Eastwood, whose latest film “Juror #2” premieres next month, spans a mere 53 as a director.

To sustain a career that long necessitates a lot of success, which Coppola has had, led by “The Godfather.” But it has been a perilous journey, elongated (“Megalopolis” the most extreme) by his willingness to spend money to keep directing. Of note, his last studio-financed film was “The Rainmaker,” 27 years — and nearly half his career — ago.

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One Piece revolves around Monkey D. Luffy and his journey to find the greatest treasure in the world, known as the One Piece. At the same time, there are countless others who also seek the same reward, creating some hot competition for the Straw Hat Pirates. Across his sojourn through the Grand Line, Luffy has gradually gathered a reliable crew who, despite having their own dreams, would sacrifice anything to ensure that their captain becomes the King of the Pirates.

Given the general trajectory of most Shonen anime, it's fairly clear that Monkey D. Luffy will be the strongest character in One Piece by the end of the series. However, the Straw Hat Pirates are far from the only group sailing the Grand Line. They have already faced numerous overpowered enemies so far, and there's no doubt that their toughest battles remain ahead.

Exclusive: Peter Stormare (Fargo) is among 28 new additions to the cast of Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole, Netflix’s forthcoming crime series based on the novels from Norwegian author Jo Nesbø.

Others featuring in prominent secondary roles include Anders Baasmo (Power Play), Ellen Helinder (Exit), Simon J. Berger (Exit), Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Westworld) and Kelly Gale (Plane). Director Anna Zackrisson (Deliver Me) has also joined the production, which as previously reported, will star Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman and Pia Tjelta.

Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole is a whodunnit serial killer mystery led by famed anti-hero detective Harry Hole (Santelmann). Underneath the surface, this series is a nuanced character drama about two police officers — and supposed colleagues — operating on opposite sides of the law. Throughout the first season, Harry goes head-to-head with his long-time adversary and corrupt detective, Tom Waaler (Kinnaman). Harry is a brilliant but tormented homicide detective who struggles with his demons.

Now that’s a legend. Missy Elliott blew the roof off Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Monday night in her historic Out of This World Tour — her first headlining tour ever. It was a celebration of her gold mind and its evolution through the years. But it was also a revelation of her impact and her one-of-a-kind artistic legacy, as her avant-funk hip-hop and R&b style has shaped the way pop music has sounded for the past three decades. Her last full album, The Cookbook, dropped nearly 20 years ago,...

Hugh Jackman's love for the theater shines through in his praise for iconic musicals like Singin' in the Rain. He lauds Gene Kelly and Singin' in the Rain as perfect, even dedicating performances to honor the film. Singin' in the Rain is hailed as one of the greatest musicals ever, showcasing Kelly's talent and timeless appeal.

Despite captivating moviegoers all across the world with his unforgettable performance as the gruff, claw-wielding mutant Wolverine in the fan-favorite superhero series X-Men, cinema great Hugh Jackman has never hid his love and adoration for the theater. Before he took on the career-defining role as the beloved Marvel Comics character, Jackman made quite the splash on the Australian musical circuit in the '90s, notably appearing as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Curly McLain in Oklahoma!, and Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard, dazzling the masses with his charismatic on-screen presence and impressive singing voice.

Missy Elliott’s 1997 debut single “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” was a rocket upon release, and now, it’s in outer space.

NASA has transmitted “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” all the way to Venus, which NASA confirms is Missy Elliott’s favorite planet. The 158 million mile transmission was sent at the speed of light via NASA’s Deep Space Network, which is comprised of a set of giant radio antennas based in Barstow, California. Its radio signal took about 14 minutes to reach Venus.

Elliott’s track is not only the first hip-hop song to be sent to outer space — it’s the second track ever to receive the honor, (fittingly) behind The Beatles’ “Across the Universe.”

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“I still can’t believe I’m going out of this world with NASA through the Deep Space Network when “The Rain” (Supa Dupa Fly) becomes the first...

Multiplatinum-selling Hip Hop and R&b legend Miss Elliott, blasted off her show stomping Out of This World tour at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday, in Los Angeles. The crowd erupted into a frenzy as she descended from an intergalactic spaceship, officially launching a night of electrifying hits. The set opened with “Throw it Back” and featured a catalog that boasts classics like “The Rain,” “Get Ur Freak On,” and “Supa Dupa Fly.”

Despite this being her first headlining tour, her status as a dynamic trendsetter since the 90s transcendences time as a relevant artist in 2024. The concert kicked off with past collaborators Timbaland opening the show followed by Ciara belting out fan favorites from “Goodies,” to “1,2 Step.” Busta Rhymes kept the momentum going with a 15-song setlist that included “Turn It Up / Fire It Up” to “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.”

Missy paused to express her gratitude during the show.

In the upcoming episode of “Hooked on the Palm Beaches,” viewers will be taken on a thrilling journey into the world of competitive fishing as the show covers the prestigious “Silver Sailfish Derby 2024.” This episode promises to showcase the excitement and challenges faced by anglers participating in the oldest sailfish tournament in the world. The event, held in Palm Beach County, Florida, is a true test of skill and determination for all those involved.

One of the highlights of the episode is the feature on a seasoned fisherman who has perfected the art of sailfishing in Palm Beach County. Viewers will get an inside look at the techniques and strategies this expert angler employs to reel in these magnificent creatures. Through interviews and on-the-water footage, the episode will provide valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in such a competitive and demanding sport.

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In the upcoming episode of “Wild Palm Beaches,” viewers will be taken on a captivating journey as James Currie explores the renowned Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is not just a place for animals; it’s a haven dedicated to safeguarding and educating Palm Beach County residents about the diverse wildlife that inhabits their surroundings. The episode promises to be a delightful blend of education and entertainment as James delves into the sanctuary’s mission and encounters some of the fascinating creatures that call it home.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect to witness James Currie’s deep passion for wildlife conservation and his genuine curiosity about the animals he encounters. From exotic birds to native reptiles, the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of Palm Beach County. Through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals, the episode aims to highlight the importance of preserving these natural habitats for future generations.

Popstar Sabrina Carpenter has been riding high on the success of her chart-topping single Espresso. The singer-songwriter released the song before her performance at Coachella, which saw her propel to worldwide stardom. The former Disney Channel actress has since performed the song on Saturday Night Live!

After gaining appreciation from Katy Perry, the song seems to have found a fan in the legendary Adele. The Rolling in the Deep singer recently spoke about Carpener’s song being on her mind while at a performance. She called the song ‘her jam’ and mentioned that she was crooning to the banger one night after a performance.

Adele Calls Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso Her Jam Adele in Hello

Adele has always been regarded as one of the greatest singers of the generation and has been one of the highest-selling artists. Her albums regularly sell millions of units worldwide and she became one of...

Scandinavia’s top sales agent TrustNordisk has scored major deals on the English-language epic “Stockholm Bloodbath” by Oscar-nominated Mikael Håfström (‘Evil”), which has sold to Brainstorm Media and Sunrise Films for the US and Canada, The Jokers for France and Divisa Red for Spain.

The Claes Bang-vehicle, produced by Helena Danielsson for Viaplay Studios Sweden, is due to screen at the Cannes Market May 18, in a new international version.

Commenting on their joint acquisition for North America, Brainstorm Media CEO, Michelle Shwarzstein said: “Håfström has infused his elaborate period epic with amazing wit and a sense of humor. We’re excited for audiences to discover this thrill ride of a movie, and to kick off our partnership with Sunrise Films.”

“We are thrilled to be working with our friends at Brainstorm Media to bring Stockholm Bloodbath” to audiences across North America,” added Sunrise Films CEO Rupert Preston and head...

Francis Ford Coppola has made some of the most defining American films of all time, including The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. Although not every film in his oeuvre holds such a vaunted place in cinema history, Coppola’s over 60-year career deserves a titanic close. Megalopolis promises to be just such a proper ending with its ambitious self-funding and a massive cast led by Adam Driver. Coppola has been gathering ideas about the project for as long as he’s been making movies, but the kernel of the concept goes back even farther.

“The seeds for Megalopolis were planted when as a kid I saw H.G. Wells’ Things to Come,” Coppola wrote in a statement to Vanity Fair. “This 1930s [Alexander] Korda classic is about building the world of tomorrow, and has always been with me, first as the ‘boy scientist’ I was and later as a filmmaker.” Directed by William Cameron Menzies,...

Missy Elliott is ready to get her freak on her first-ever headlining tour.

The 52-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will launch Out Of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience on July 4. The 24-city trek will visit cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta and Brooklyn, and will wrap on Aug. 22.

Her longtime collaborator and producing partner, Timbaland, will join her for the tour, along with Busta Rhymes and Ciara. Pre-sale tickets on sale Tuesday; general tickets go on sale Friday.

“This is an incredible time in my life as I am experiencing so many milestone ‘firsts.’ Being the First female Hip Hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and now going out on my First headline tour,” Elliott says in a statement. “Fans have been asking me to tour forever but I wanted to wait until I felt the time was right because I knew...

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Alone's protagonist Jess outwits and kills serial killer Sam after being relentlessly chased. Alone's ending implies Jess survived her ordeal, with a rescue helicopter being heard offscreen. Sam, a family man and hunter, underestimates Jess, leading to his downfall during their final confrontation.

Alone is an intense psychological horror thriller by director John Hyams, where a woman named Jessica is kidnapped and hunted by a relentless killer. 2020's Alone cast Jules Willcox as the recently widowed Jessica, who over the course of a long road trip, repeatedly encounters a strange man called Sam (Marc Menchaca). Sam seems to appear wherever she goes and is ultimately revealed to be a serial killer. Sam kidnaps Jessica and takes her to his isolated cabin, but thanks to some quick thinking, she's able to escape into the woods.

Sam proves almost impossible to shake because no matter how...

Lifelong friends Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman only worked together twice. First paired off in Alfred Hitchcock's 1946 thriller-romance Notorious, where their dictionary definition of "sizzling chemistry" burned a permanent hole through celluloid, the pair reunited 12 years later for Indiscreet. Despite the one-word titles evoking similar ideas, Indiscreet is no Notorious. For one, it lacks lethal espionage stakes. What's more, Indiscreet's title doesn't suit its premise: a snarky yet sweet romance between two glamorous middle-aged people that flips into a slapstick sex comedy halfway through. What the films share is Grant and Bergman's magnetism, which is the movie-watching equivalent of sticking your finger in a wall socket. Not only can those two reverse a black hole, they complement one another because they're generous, perceptive performers. Theirs is a call-and-response partnership where both participants listen and respond. And like that long kiss scene in Notorious, Indiscreet facilitates that combustible fusion...

European Film Promotion has announced the 10 up-and-coming European acting talents for its 2024 European Shooting Stars list.

The actors, which include performers from this year’s award-season contenders Poor Things, Ferrari, and The Peasants, among others, will be lauded at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, next year.

The Shooting Stars class of 2024 includes:

Suzy Bemba (France) Suzy Bemba in ‘Homecoming’

French actress Suzy Bemba, who plays a Parisian sex worker who befriends Emma Stone’s character in Poor Things, and whose credits include standout roles in Anthony Chen’s Sundance film Drift and Catherine Corsini’s Homecoming.

Valentina Bellè (Italy) Valentina Bellè in ‘The Good Mothers’

Valentina Bellè from Italy, who plays Cecilia Manzini in Michael Mann’s Ferarri, won Italy’s Nastro D’Argento award for best supporting actress for her turn in Disney+ mafia drama The Good Mothers and has appeared in Disney+ series Genius: Picasso with...

Sweet Home is an apocalyptical action-drama series created by Kim Seol-jin. The Netflix series is based on a Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, and it revolves around Cha Hyun-soo, and his neighbors as they fight for their survival after monsters begin appearing. Cha Hyun-soo finds out that he has the monster gene but he is able to control his transformation and with this newfound power, he chooses to save what’s left of humanity. Sweet Home stars Song Kang in the lead role with Lee Jin-wook and Lee Si-young starring in supporting roles. Season 2 of the apocalyptical recently aired on Netflix, and with a third season on its way check out these similar shows you could watch while waiting.

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Synopsis: From the director of Death Note comes Attack on Titan. Many years ago, humanity was forced to retreat...

Missy Elliott is making history!

On Friday (November 3), the legendary 52-year-old artist became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.

Her good friend and fellow rapper, Queen Latifah, introduced Missy with a touching speech.

Then, Missy delivered an electric performance and got emotional during her own speech.

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Queen Latifah emphasized how much Missy‘s debut album Supa Dupa Fly changed music forever. “Nothing sounded the same after Missy came on the scene,” she said. “And that’s because Missy has always been a futurist, someone who is always looking ahead. She is avant-garde without even trying.”

She added, “Missy has never been afraid to speak out about the misconceptions, the stereotypes, and the straight-up misogyny that has been placed — and the obstacles — that have been put in place in the way of women…Missy’s message really is for everyone,...

While introducing Missy Elliott at Friday night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Queen Latifah made sure the audience knew one important thing: They were about to witness history. Elliott became the first female rapper inducted into the Hall of Fame and celebrated with a dynamic performance that showcased her expansive influence as one of hip-hop’s most visionary performers.

Queen Latifah recognized Elliott as a multi-hyphenate, calling her “one of the greatest producers ever, period” and also noting that she’s written classic hits for stars like Beyoncé,...

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and other music stars served as major sources of inspiration behind the Halloween costumes displayed on morning and daytime talk shows this year.

Three shows featured hosts dressing up as Swift, with Today‘s Savannah Guthrie, Live‘s Kelly Ripa and The Talk‘s Amanda Kloots all dressing as the superstar singer-songwriter, with the latter two also passing out friendship bracelets in an ode to Swift’s hit Eras tour.

Live With Kelly and Mark took the Swift inspiration one step further, dubbing their annual Halloween extravaganza The Eras Show as they looked back through different decades of pop culture and of Live‘s own onscreen Halloween celebrations. While Ripa and Consuelos kicked things off with their take on the Barbie movie, they doled out friendship bracelets in an homage to Swift and spoke about the Eras tour inspiration for their show.

Ripa even suggested, despite her...

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen's Singin' in the Rain is an iconic film, and its cast ensemble consisting of Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, among others, went on to cement their positions in Hollywood as legends in cinema following their performance in the cult-following film. Many remember the famous and unforgettable "Singin' in the Rain" scene. The scene is a perfect harmony between actor Gene Kelly's portrayal of fictional actor Don Lockwood's rhythmic movement with an umbrella in tow, the music, and the soft sound of rain beautifully mixed with the tapping of his feet splashing through puddles of water on the cemented floor. The now legendary Singin' in the Rain scene's artistry combines three elements: picture, sound, and dance. It is a spectacle. But the making of the iconic film was not without its share of side drama, including the hospitalization of one of its main cast members.

The Walking Dead enjoyed a prolonged run of eleven seasons, generating interest among viewers to check out similar zombie shows across multiple genres and countries. After witnessing the survivalist adventures of Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and many other drifters affected by the zombie apocalypse, viewers can explore the numerous ongoing spin-offs and prequels that the AMC show has spawned. Ever since The Walking Dead pilot aired first in 2010, the zombie genre has gone on to be reinterpreted in wildly creative ways. For instance, Santa Clarita Diet played out as a dark romantic comedy with zombie tropes while Kingdom reimagined the undead in medieval Korean history.

But among the new-age zombie shows, fans of The Walking Dead would opt for more conventional picks that delve into themes of human survival and brutal bloodshed. Still, there’s a scope for even these hyperviolent shows to play around a zombie invasion in diverse settings.

One of the Naruto series' most noticeable features is that villains rarely remain such until the end, as their lives and perspectives are changed after fighting the series' main character. However, one particular villain's deeds were so vile that he didn't deserve to be redeemed by Naruto. In a world filled with powerful ninjas capable of incredible and terrible feats, war and violence ruled many of its lands with an iron fist. Still, no one got close to the inhumane cruelty displayed by Nagato/Pain when he seized control of the Village Hidden in the Rain.

On Jiraiya's fateful mission to gather information on the terrorist organization Akatsuki's leader, he successfully infiltrated the Rain village and subtly captured and interrogated a shinobi guard. However, in chapter #369, titled "Regarding Pain," Naruto's mentor learned the brutal and terrible truth of what happened to the previous leader of Rain Village, Hanzo of the Giant Salamander,...

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Throughout this weekend we’re proudly presenting Howard Hawks’ Rio Bravo on 35mm and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Rain People, marking the New York premiere of American Zoetrope’s 4K restoration––further details, including how to get discounted tickets, are here––while Desperately Seeking Susan also plays.

"[The Rain People] is the only time I think of a movie when I'm making a movie. The only one." — Vincent Gallo

We're hosting the New York premiere of American Zoetrope's 4K restoration @RoxyCinemaNYC this weekend, alongside 'Rio Bravo' on 35mm: https://t.co/txwXR32yRm pic.twitter.com/9p6knmwNa8

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Films by Olivier Assayas, Claire Denis, and Todd Haynes screen on 35mm as part of “Views from the Vault.”

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Singin' In The Rain is a highly romanticized version of Manny's experiences during Hollywood's transition to talkies, paralleling the struggles he faced in Babylon. Manny's emotional reaction to Singin' In The Rain proves that he made a lasting imprint on Hollywood, reviving suppressed memories and validating his contributions to the industry. The divisive ending of Babylon, featuring the Singin' In The Rain montage, is emotionally significant and intended to evoke strong emotions, despite its mixed reception among viewers.

Babylon’s ending is divisive for several reasons, but Manny’s emotional reaction to Singin’ In The Rain is actually the perfect conclusion to his story. Babylon follows fictional movie industry figures Manny Torres (Diego Calva), Nellie Laroy (Margot Robbie), and Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt) through their pre-Hays code Hollywood careers. One of the major turning points of Babylon comes when movies transition from the silent era to talkies, and while this...

Netflix’s new rom-com “The Perfect Find” isn’t short on great music. The original film stars Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers as Jenna Jones and Eric Combs as well as Gina Torres, who plays Darcy Hale. Jenna’s journey back into fashion comes at a price — begging her old nemesis for a job at her fashion magazine Darzine. Jenna also puts herself back out there for love, and she finds a real connection with Eric — until she realizes he’s Darcy’s son.

The film adaptation of Tia Williams’ novel contains a great soundtrack of music by Black artists. The soundtrack complements references to Nina Mae McKinney, Aretha Franklin and more, and strides between older hits from past decades and modern singles that are popular in the present day to capture the full spectrum of art.

Here are all the songs in Netflix’s “The Perfect Find”:

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Missy Elliott has, once again, proven that she's one of a kind with her latest career milestone. On May 3, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled its 2023 inductees, with Elliott making the list as the first woman hip-hop artist to earn the musical honor. Immediately after the news was announced, the icon expressed her excitement about being inducted on Twitter.

"I want to say this is Huge not for just me but all my Sisters in Hiphop this door is now Open to showcase the hard work & what many of us contribute to Music," Elliott tweeted. "I have cried all morning because I am Grateful thank you @rockhall & all on the committee & Supafriends...

TrustNordisk has sold Martin Skovbjerg’s psychological drama “Copenhagen Does Not Exist” to three European territories. The screenplay, based on the novel “Sander” by Terje Holtet Larsen, is written by Eskil Vogt, who was Oscar nominated with Joachim Trier for the original screenplay for “The Worst Person in the World.”

“Copenhagen Does Not Exist” had its world premiere in January at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in its Big Screen Competition section.

It has been sold to Cinemania Group for the former Yugoslavia, Filmin for Spain and September Film for Benelux.

The film stars Angela Bundalovic, whose credits include “Copenhagen Cowboy” and “The Rain,” Zlatko Burić, who won the European Film Award for best actor for playing Dimitry in “Triangle of Sadness,” and Vilmer Trier Brøgger (“Sticks and Stones”), alongside newcomer Jonas Holst Schmidt. The film is produced by Danish outfit Snowglobe.

“Copenhagen Does Not Exist” marks the second feature for Skovbjerg,...

Jackie Chan brings two major comedy influences to his 2003 movie Shanghai Knights, which are a bigger deal than they seem. Following on 2000's Shanghai Noon, Shanghai Knights sees Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) and Roy O'Bannon (Owen Wilson) join forces again to stop a plot against the throne in Victorian London. They are also joined in their mission by Chon's sister Chon Lin (Fann Wong), who Roy develops a romance with.

When it comes to Jackie Chan's Hollywood filmography, Shanghai Knights is one of his most beloved action-comedies, and one reason for that lies in just how much of Jackie Chan's Hong Kong style of comedy and action are prevalent in the film. Moreover, Chan also brings two key influences from his career into Shanghai Knights. Considering how infrequently they have been seen in the rest of his Hollywood career, that makes their use a much bigger deal in Shanghai Knights.

One of the many pleasures of “John Wick: Chapter Four” is how it seamlessly integrates camera movement, editing, and action choreography with music — no surprise given that director Chad Stahelski has acknowledged “Singin’ in the Rain” and Bob Fosse as influences. The propulsive score by Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard weaves in and out of needle drops by Le Castle Vania, Manon Hollander, and Lola Colette, whose cover of Martha and the Vandellas’ “Nowhere to Run” ties “John Wick: Chapter 4” to one of its primary sources of inspiration, Walter Hill’s “The Warriors.” The balance between score and source music mirrors and enhances the careful rhythms established by Stahelski’s staging and structuring of the set pieces, and it was one of the most enjoyable aspects of editor Nathan Orloff’s job.

“I had a lot of fun putting music to this,” Orloff told IndieWire, noting that the...

Last year, Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle made a decadent hate letter to Hollywood, a film which dived into the seedy, salacious, and ultimately gruesome side of an industry that trades on fantasy and prefers to look at itself through glasses a shade of rose. Chazelle’s Babylon failed to set the world on fire at the box office, but it does have its admirers, including those enamored by an ending sequence in which a crucial character wanders into a movie house decades after his heyday in the silent era and early talkies. And he catches, as it so happens, Singin’ in the Rain during its original 1952 theatrical run.

The choice of ending a movie like that on a character watching Singin’ in the Rain is both obvious yet profound. On the one hand, Singin’ in the Rain is the textbook definition of a rose-tinted filter being cast across Hollywood’s...

Executive chairman was talking at panel at streamer’s Emea HQ in Amsterdam

Netflix executive chairman Reed Hastings has talked up the streamer as the “biggest builder” of cross European cultural connectivity in the European Union.

Hastings was speaking at a Netflix event for European policy experts, press and politicians held at the company’s Emea HQ in Amsterdam, where he shared the stage with co-ceo Greg Peters.

Asked about the most unexpected result of Netflix’s creative push into the Emea region, Hastings said: “The amazing thing has been how many Germans watch Spanish series, how many Italians watch Spanish series.

New and boosted tax breaks, plus state-of-the-art facilities and a lean, skilled crew base are drawing a growing number of productions to Scandinavia, a region whose content continues to be in high demand both locally and globally.

Denmark remains the exception and does not offer tax incentives or rebates for film and TV production. In addition, its production studios have been hard hit by a war over rights between talent and streamers that brought TV production to a virtual standstill in 2022.

Iceland, on the other hand, which upped its tax incentive from 25 to 35 last year, has seen its film industry grow by a whopping 85 over five years. An added benefit for productions is a 25 incentive for music recording, which includes studio costs, travel and lodging.

The first recipient of the enhanced tax break, “True Detective: Night Country,” Season 4 of HBO’s series, was entirely shot on location. It is the...

REinvent International Sales has picked up “Fatal Crossing,” a crime series based on Lone Theils’s bestselling debut novel was published in 20 countries.

The eight-episode series is produced by Shuuto Arctic, the banner behind “Outlier” and “Catch and Release,” two popular Nordic crime series. The Scandinavian cast is led by Marie Sandø (“The Marco Effect”), alongside Jesper Paasch (“The Rain”), Anna Stokholm (“The New Nurses”), Siir Tilif (“Those Who Kill”) and Viktor Hjelmsø (“Boys”).

Created and written by Arne Berggren and Kristine Berg, who previously teamed on “Catch and Release” and “Outlier,” “Fatal Crossing” spans two different periods in time, the 1980’s and present time.

The story of “Fatal Crossing” revolves around Nora Sand (Sandø), a journalist working as a foreign correspondent for a Danish newspaper who spends most of her time in London. She’s at the peak of her career when she’s accused of having had an...

Copenhagen-based Dr Sales has boarded the thought-provoking youth series “Get a Life” (“Stadig ikke død”) produced by one of Denmark’s longest running shingles, Nimbus Film, credited for the cult series “The Bridge” and last year’s biggest Danish movie hit “A Lucky Man”.

The seven-part YA series, helmed by Daniel Kragh Jacobsen (“The Summerdahl Murders”) premiered on the Danish pubcaster’s streamer Dr TV Jan. 20.

The life-affirming “Get a Life” was created by up-and-coming French-Danish scribe Emma le Marc who developed it as part of the Series Mania-ugc Writing Campus. Toplining the show are rising talents Danish Alvilda Lyneborg Lassen (“Darkness Those Who Kill”), Albert Rosin Harson (“Pulse”) and Malaika Berenth Mosendane.

The show turns on the nihilist 16-year-old Helga who feels she is ready to die. However, finding the “perfect” way to commit suicide isn’t an easy task. While trying to find the perfect way to end her life,...

Fast-rising Danish production powerhouse Motor, led by scribe Christian Torpe and producer Jesper Morthorst, has unveiled a splashy five-pic slate, led by the Göteborg Film Festival’s closing film “Camino” by Birgitte Stærmose and Tea Lindeburg’s pic in development “The Seal Woman,” to be pitched at the Discovery strand of Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market (Feb. 2-5).

One of the hottest new Danish directors, Netflix “Equinox” series creator Lindeburg made waves on the festival circuit with her directorial debut “As in Heaven,” which scooped a double win in San Sebastian and best-Nordic statuette in Göteborg 2021, before wooing several buyers including Juno Films in the U.S.

Her anticipated sophomore feature “The Seal Woman,” based on her original screenplay, is inspired by a Faroese legend, which has it that those who drown themselves turn into seals. And once every year, they return to shore in their human shape.

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