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The Space Program, a New York-based team of indie producers, describes itself as a collective. The way things work is that the three-person team collaborates on all projects — with one person taking lead and the others assuming supporting roles, depending on the film.

“We have been able to become a safety net for each other and for the films and the filmmakers,” explained Gus Deardoff, who runs the company along with Lizzie Shapiro and Lexi Tannenholtz. “It means there’s always someone available, which helps because filmmakers really need instantaneous contact with their producers at all times, and sometimes you get spread very thin. This way, we have several lines of defense.”

The company, which has worked on the feature debuts of Boots Riley (“Sorry to Bother You”) and Emma Seligman (“Shiva Baby”), takes a particular interest in first-time filmmakers.

“We love working with people that we want to be able to grow with,...

Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson have signed with WME for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. The pair continue to be represented by United Agents in the UK and Linden Entertainment.

Clive and Robertson broke out with their performances as the “Britney” sketch comedy duo. They previously adapted “Britney” into a BBC Three pilot in 2023. “Britney” originated as a comedy stage show that Clive co-wrote about her experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 23 years old.

Their most recent live show, “Friends and Nothing More,” had a sold-out run at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival before transferring to London’s Soho Theatre. Currently, they are writing a half-hour comedy that they are developing with Gloria Sanchez and Two Brothers. Both Clive and Robertson would also star in and executive produce that project.

Clive was recently cast in Bill Lawrence’s college comedy series at HBO, in which...

Fifth Season-backed Nordic Drama Queens is venturing into feature-length territory with the drama “Will You Care if I Die,” based on Nicolas Lunabba’s bestselling nonfiction book of the same name.

TrustNordisk has boarded the project, which will be helmed by “Young Royals” director Rojda Sekersöz, from a script by Wictor Ericsson.

Sekersöz, along with Nordic Drama Queens producers Sandra Harms and Helen Ahlsson, was on hand to launch the film at Film i Väst’s packed press conference in Cannes today.

An immediate sensation when published in Sweden in 2022, the literary debut of social worker and Swedish Martin Luther King Prize winner Lunabba was sold to multiple territories, including Germany and the U.K.

Based on the author’s own experience, the story is billed as a moving and hopeful drama, charting the unlikely friendship between youth worker Nic and 14-year-old Elijah, a gifted basketball player growing up in...

Once the Survey Corps unraveled the secret of the basement, the story of Attack on Titan underwent a complete shift in tonality. Things became more grim, dark, and apocalyptic. Looking back, that feeling of doom was present since the first chapter itself. After all, every fight between humans and Titans led to numerous deaths. There was hardly anything to be hopeful about.

That’s why I wonder what it was that made the earlier seasons of Attack on Titan lighter. While there could be many significant reasons behind it, I am sure the Titans had a role to play in it. To be specific, it’s their appearance and movements.

The Titans distract you from the bleak reality of Attack on Titan The Pure Titans march toward the Smiling Titan after Eren’s scream | Credits: Studio Wit

For the first three seasons, the Pure Titans played a huge role in...

Since its premiere, How I Met Your Mother has become an iconic TV sensation. The series aired for nine seasons starting in 2005 and ending in 2014 while Ted Mosby told his children the long story of meeting their mother. The show portrayed five friends’ experiences in Manhattan while they dealt with adulthood, careers, and relationships in their lives.

Himym established its success through its different storytelling features as well as its humor combined with the undeniable bond among the lead characters. The show designed its plot structure in a non-linear way. Its memorable dialogue and brainchild concepts, such as “Bro Code”, lived on as pop culture references after the series.

Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, and Josh Radnor in How I Met Your Mother | Credit: 20th Century Fox Television

However, fans of the show wonder about the fates of the original show members who portrayed these TV characters years after the series finale aired.

Göteborg’s prime Nordic Film Market where last year’s Cannes sensations “The Girl with the Needle,” “Armand” and “When the Light Breaks” were first showcased as works in progress, has announced exclusively to Variety its full 2025 program.

Over Jan. 29-31, more than 60 completed films, titles in development and post-production will be showcased to 500-plus industry delegates from 38 countries.

As always, several acclaimed-directors will share the spotlight with promising newcomers, as reflected in the centre-piece 15-title Works in Progress lineup.

Five years after his Cannes selection with “Godland,” Iceland’s festival darling Hlynur Pálmason makes a comeback with “The Love that Remains,” a vignette-driven family drama toplining Sverrir Guðnason and Saga Garðarsdóttir (“Balls”).

A Cannes Directors’ Fortnight habitué, Afghan-born Shahrbanoo Sadat (“The Orphanage”) will bring “No Good Men,” her first romcom, set inside a Kabul newsroom in 2021 pre-Taliban ruled-Afghanistan.

Sweden’s Lisa Langseth (“Pure”) returns to feature length after her...

Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office (North America): Weekend Actuals Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mufasa: The Lion King can cheer up a little as the weekend actual numbers suggest it is slightly higher than the reported debut weekend collection. The film is expected to underperform at the box office, and all eyes are on the Christmas boost this week. However, it will still not be enough to compete against Sonic the Hedgehog 3 based on the strong opening it had in the US. Scroll below for more.

Although the movie emerged at the top in China, its worldwide collection came lower than the projection worldwide. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is toppling it, and as critics have noted, the Disney sequel/prequel lacks the magic created by the 2019 movie.

According to the report by Luiz Fernando Mufasa, The Lion King earned higher than the previously reported numbers. It collected...

Charly Clive will star opposite Steve Carell in his upcoming HBO comedy series from Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.

The show was originally picked up back in May. Along with Carell and Clive, “Ted Lasso” alum Phil Dunster is also attached to star.

The half-hour series has been given a 10 episode order. The official logline states that the single-camera show is “set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive).”

Clive is one half of the “Britney” sketch comedy duo with Ellen Robertson. The duo previously adapted “Britney” into a BBC Three pilot in 2023. “Britney” originated as a comedy stage show that Clive co-wrote about her experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor at 23 years old. Her recent TV credits include “The Lazarus Project,” “Pure,” while she has also appeared in films like “All My Friends Hate Me.”

She is repped by United Agents,...

Exclusive: British actress Charly Clive (Pure) has landed the female lead opposite Steve Carell in HBO‘s untitled comedy series from Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses and Warner Bros. TV. Clive was among a half-dozen 30-something actresses — including a couple of well-known names — who did a chemistry read with Carell for the hotly pursued role.

The single-camera comedy is set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive). In addition to Carell, Clive joins previously cast Phil Dunster in the high-profile series.

The first of 10 half-hour episodes was written by Lawrence and Tarses. Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell. The series is produced by Doozer in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence’s Doozer banner and Tarses are under overall deals.

Clive is probably best known for her starring role in the 2019 Channel 4...

Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon, a wildflower turned murderer in Sky/Starz series “Sweetpea,” and the twisted coming of rage tale has been renewed for season two, Deadline reports today.

Sky/Starz teased with the announcement that viewers will see “Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.”

In the Starz series, “Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new,...

Ever since Stephen Spielbeg first plunged us into the deep, uncharted waters of Jaws, there has been a certain something compelling about shark movies. Whether it’s their ability to turn the calmest waters into a nightmare or the pure thrill of seeing humanity face off against nature’s deadliest predator, these films have cemented their place in our hearts (and our fears). Lucky for us shark movie fans, Netflix is loaded with shark-filled thrills to keep that primal terror alive.

From suspenseful survival stories to over-the-top aquatic action and even a supernatural spin or two, we’ve come up with a list that covers seven shark movies currently streaming on Netflix that are guaranteed to leave you on edge. So, if you’re ready to dive in (and maybe stay out of the water for a while), here are the best shark movies to stream now.

1. Under Paris (2024)

Where...

Warning! This post contains spoilers for Nutcrackers.

Ben Stiller's brand-new Christmas comedy, Nutcrackers, is officially streaming on Hulu, and these songs play throughout the movie. Nutcrackers centers on Michael (Ben Stiller), a commercial real estate agent living in Chicago who must leave his professional life behind to go tend to his four orphaned nephews in rural Ohio. In addition to Stiller, Nutcrackers' cast of characters includes Linda Cardellini as social worker Gretchen Rice and real-life brothers Homer, Ulysses, Atlas, and Arlo Janson as the Kicklighter boys.

Surprisingly, despite being one of several new Christmas movies released in 2024, Nutcrackers' soundtrack does not feature traditional holiday songs. Instead, Nutcrackers includes a number of instrumentals from the movie's original score, composed by Aaron M. Olson, and features a host of songs not often associated with Christmas. Here's every song used in Nutcrackers and when it appears in the movie.

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Three years ago, it was announced that Freaky (watch it Here) collaborators Michael Kennedy and Christopher Landon would be teaming up again to bring us a new genre project called Time Cut, which was being described as “Back to the Future meets Scream” – and now, Time Cut has finally made its way out into the world! The movie is available to watch on the Netflix streaming service (you can read our review at This Link), and in the build-up to the release JoBlo’s own Tyler Nichols had the chance to sit down for an interview with the film’s director, Hannah MacPherson, as well as the stars of the film, Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry. You can find out what they had to say about Time Cut by checking out the video embedded above.

Although Landon directed Freaky, for Time Cut he passed the helm over to Hannah MacPherson,...

It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage on Rowling here.

Harry Potter is a detailed and complex fantasy saga with incredible world-building. Harry Potter's lore goes far beyond what fans learned from the Harry Potter books and movies. Some of the details about the families of characters like Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Albus Dumbledore, and even the Hogwarts founders, were released after the end of the Harry Potter books. These new elements add to Harry Potter's ever-expanding Wizarding World, and the Sacred Twenty-Eight is a piece of Harry Potter lore that not many fans might know about.

The Sacred Twenty-Eight was a term coined in the...

Nine months of horror releases down, three to go! We’re officially in the “spooky season” portion of the year, the build-up to our favorite holiday, Halloween, and with our 2024 Fall Horror Movie Preview, we’re looking ahead at some of the horror movies we can’t wait to check out in the remaining months of this year. For now, we’re only including movies that have a known release date, so films like the remakes/reboots of The Toxic Avenger and Witchboard are currently absent because they don’t have a release date yet, even though they might still show up at some point in 2024. Below, you’ll find a list of the movies we’re anxious to see this Halloween season and beyond… so, here we go:

Smile 2 – Theatrical, October 18

Smile writer/director Parker Finn’s said that if he were to make a sequel to his 2022 horror hit,...

Alicia Vikander opened up about her family life at the Zurich Film Festival, where she received the Golden Eye Award.

“Sometimes, [preparing for a role] is boring and tedious. My three-year-old is wondering what’s going on, because I’m locking the doors and talking to myself,” she laughed.

“When I am done, I get very tired. Acting is physically and emotionally draining. I have two young children now, I was pregnant when making that film and that’s where most of my time goes when I am not working,” said the Swedish actor, fresh off dystopian sci-fi “The Assessment.”

Vikander’s growing multilingual family – the actor is married to Michael Fassbender – aroused festival audience’s curiosity.

“My six-month-old doesn’t speak much, but my three-year-old speaks Portuguese, English and Swedish. Recently, he was hanging out with some kids and now there’s also a bit of Spanish. He’s giving me language courses now!

Three years ago, it was announced that Freaky (watch it Here) collaborators Michael Kennedy and Christopher Landon would be teaming up again to bring us a new genre project called Time Cut, which was being described as “Back to the Future meets Scream” – and now, Time Cut is finally ready to make its way out into the world! Netflix has announced that they will be releasing the movie on October 30th, just in time for Halloween viewings, and today a trailer for it has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above. Netflix has also unveiled a pair of posters for the film, and those can be found at the bottom of this article.

Although Landon directed Freaky, he did not Time Cut. Instead, Hannah MacPherson, director of Sickhouse and the Into the Dark film Pure, took the helm. Kennedy wrote the initial script with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend story editor Sono Patel,...

Three years ago, it was announced that Freaky (watch it Here) collaborators Michael Kennedy and Christopher Landon would be teaming up again to bring us a new genre project called Time Cut, which was being described as “Back to the Future meets Scream” – and now, Time Cut is finally ready to make its way out into the world! Netflix has announced that they will be releasing the movie on October 30th, just in time for Halloween viewings, and Entertainment Weekly has unveiled a first look image from the film that can be seen right here in this article.

Although Landon directed Freaky, he did not Time Cut. Instead, Hannah MacPherson, director of Sickhouse and the Into the Dark film Pure, took the helm. Kennedy wrote the initial script with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend story editor Sono Patel, then MacPherson got involved in the writing process as well. Landon produced the film with Matt Kaplan’s Ace Entertainment.

Starz just dropped a killer new trailer and key art for its upcoming dark comedy “Sweetpea,” premiering Thursday, October 10 (8pm Et/Pt). The six-part series stars Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder. At its core, the series is about a woman finally finding her voice, told through a uniquely dark and comedic lens.

Here’s the official description from Starz: Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s...

Described as a “deviously twisted coming-of-rage story,” the six-part Starz series “Sweetpea” premieres on October 10, and Starz has released the full official trailer this morning.

Ella Purnell (“Yellowjackets,” “Fallout,” “Sweetbitter”) stars as Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder.

In the Starz series, “Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?”

The ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky (“Mood,...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Time Bandits season 1.

Time Bandits season 1 ended with a cliffhanger setting up a potential season 2 with new missions for Kevin and the time bandits. Changes to the movie ending were revealed in the final episodes, including a missing time map and a surprising twist with Susan being alive. Kevin's plan to trick Pure Evil and the offer from Supreme Being hint at potential storylines for a second season of Time Bandits.

Time Bandits season 1 featured a cliffhanger ending that could potentially set up a second season, with a new mission for Kevin and the others. Creators Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi have revealed they are working on plans for Time Bandits season 2, but theres no news yet on whether the Apple TV+ show will be renewed. The adaptation of the 1981 fantasy adventure movie took the original premise and expanded upon it across 10 episodes.

Some...

Naruto is one of the biggest and most beloved Shnen franchises ever made. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, the series debuted in Weekly Shnen Jump in 1999 and quickly became a hit with readers. Studio Pierrot launched its anime adaptation in 2002, making the franchise even more popular. Like many beloved anime series, Naruto has also jumped to the silver screen, spawning eleven movies over its lifetime.

One of the most fascinating things about the Naruto movies is their variety. While some films are standard shnen action pieces, others drop the characters into strange situations or new genres, and other movies are crucial to understanding the franchise's overarching plot. But which of these films is the best, and which can be skipped?

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Described as a “deviously twisted coming-of-rage story,” the six-part Starz series “Sweetpea” is headed our way this October, and the official teaser trailer has arrived this morning.

Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder.

In the Starz series, “Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?”

The ensemble cast includes Nicôle Lecky as Julia,...

Starz released the teaser today for the deviously twisted coming-of-age story Sweetpea, which will premiere this October. Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon, a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and intoxicatingly liberating taste for murder.

Ella Purnell, who also serves as executive producer, said, “I truly cannot wait for the world to meet Sweetpea! I’ve loved exploring this incredibly complex character, as well as working alongside our dynamic cast and powerhouses Ella Jones, Kristie Swain, and Patrick Walters.”

The actress continued: “This has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career so far. At its core, the series is about a woman finally finding her voice, told through a uniquely dark and comedic lens. I hope audiences have as much fun going on Rhiannon Lewis’ wild, coming-of-rage journey as we did bringing it to life.”

Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Time Bandits season 1, episodes 1 & 2.

Time Bandits season 1, episodes 1 & 2 introduces viewers to a time-traveling adventure with a unique dynamic between Kevin and the bandits. Changes from the 1981 movie are teased in Time Bandits season 1, episodes 1 and 2, showcasing a new direction for the series over its 10 episodes. The show's exploration of different time periods and historical figures sets it apart from the original 1980s film.

Time Bandits season 1 had a 2-episode premiere that introduced viewers to the characters, taking them along for a time-traveling ride. The main Time Bandits characters are an 11-year-old boy named Kevin Haddock and a group of bandits who travel throughout time to steal valuable items with a map they stole from their boss, Supreme Being. Time Bandits season 1, episodes 1 and 2 explore their interesting dynamic, with Kevin trying to find where and when he belongs.

The first two episodes also made changes...

Time Bandits (2024) on Apple TV+ is a unique fantasy series with a strong cast, honoring the source material from the 1981 film. Lisa Kudrow leads the ensemble cast as Penelope, with Kal-El Tuck playing Kevin, bringing new life to the story. The adaptation allows for expansion of the original plot, with changes and additions that enhance the Time Bandits universe.

The 2024 Apple TV+ show Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure series with a strong ensemble cast that helps make it unique while honoring the source material. The series is based on the 1981 Terry Gilliam Monty Python movie of the same name. Both the series and the film share the same premise and core story. Time Bandits follows an 11-year-old history nerd named Kevin who travels through time with a group of bandits when they accidentally open a portal in his bedroom.

Time Bandits is sometimes underrated as a 1980s fantasy movie.

Dexter: Original Sin introduces new cast members, shedding light on Dexter's mothers and previous characters. Surprising familiar names like Laura Moser and Dorris Morgan will provide new depths to Dexter's past and storyline in the prequel. The addition of characters like Hector Estrada and Santos Jimenez hints at more secrets to be uncovered in Dexter: Original Sin.

Dexter: Original Sin has rounded out its cast with nine new roles, including Dexters biological and foster mothers. Set 15 years before the events of the original series, previous casting announcements have already revealed that Shadow and Bones Patrick Gibson will be playing the younger version of Michael C. Halls Dexter Morgan, opposite Christian Slater as his foster father Harry. Other surprising cast announcements have also included Patrick Dempsey (Greys Anatomy) as Miami Metro Police Captain Aaron Spencer, and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Dexters new boss, CSI Chief Tanya Martin.

Hollywood Accolade and Livi Birch in Shadrach [Photo: Courtesy of Great American Pure Flix 2024]

Great American Pure Flix has announced its fourth original series for 2024 titled Shadrach and starring Livi Birch and Cale Ferrin.

The new series will start streaming on July 25, 2024. The series also stars Catherine Urbanek and Phillip Boyd. Read on to find out more about the new, original series and its cast.

Great American Pure Flix announces original series, Shadrach

According to the press release, the new series comes from Affirm Originals, a division of Sony Pictures and Great American Pure Flix. Livi Birch (Tulsa), Cale Ferrin (Endlings), Catherine Urbanek (Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life and Philip Boyd (The Haves & The Have Nots).

The series tells the story of how Young Anna Wilson (Livi Birch) and her family are experiencing loss after recently moving from the city to the country. However, when Anna takes an unexpected shortcut...

Inside Out 2 Box Office (North America): Debut Weekend Breakdown. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Inside Out 2 sets records with its opening weekend numbers, making it the biggest opening of 2024. It has reportedly earned significantly more than its predecessor, which came out in 2015. The first part won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and this might follow the same path. However, there is still a lot to be considered in that area. The movie will surely be an exceptional affair at the box office overall. Scroll below for more.

The first movie by Pete Docter showed us how Sadness was necessary for Riley to feel Joy and it was a roller-coaster ride of emotions. The latest release has added new emotions to the mix, including Anxiety and Envy. The film’s Audience Score on the Rotten Tomatoes platform speaks for the viewers, and the film received a 96% score for how much they liked it.

One of the many joys in watching Law & Order: Svu is trying to spot hometown New York City locations seen in the long-running series. Stars have played countless scenes throughout NYC, from Olivia Benson’s home borough of Manhattan to Elliot Stabler’s turf in Queens, where his family once lived. Ada Sonny Carisi is from Staten Island, and new team member Terry Bruno came from the Bronx Svu. Many cases have also involved places in Brooklyn. Residents and visitors to New York frequently stumble upon the cast and crew filming on the city’s mean streets, and there’s always a chance of glimpsing Captain Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and her crew doing what they do best: solving crimes and protecting victims. Below, we highlight just a few of the real (and fictional) locations the hit procedural has used over the past 25 years. Benson’s Apartment (203 W. 89th St.

Exclusive: Film Independent has named the Fellows and projects selected for the 2024 edition of its Amplifier Fellowship, a program that provides direct support to emerging and mid-career Black or African American filmmakers. They are Zandashé Brown (The Matriarch), Moira Griffin (The Prince of 7th Ave: The Legend of WilliWear/Willi Smith), Crystal Kayiza (The Gardeners), Mobolaji Olambiwonnu (Chosen Fathers), Avril Speaks (Pure), and Monique Walton (Anita).

Over the course of the year-long program, supported by Netflix and its Fund for Creative Equity, Fellows will receive bespoke support to further both their career and current projects as well as customized mentorship pairings with a Netflix executive and board member from Film Independent. Each will also receive professional coaching in partnership with Renee Freedman & Co, financial and business advisement in partnership with The Jill James, and a $30,000 unrestricted grant, intended to support the sustainability of their creative endeavors.

“The Amplifier Fellowship provides...

Val-Zod uses sun-dipping for solitude and enhanced powers, unlike Clark Kent who avoids it. The story "Pure Blackness" from DC Power 2024 #1 showcases Val-Zod's unique perspective as a pacifist Superman succeeding Clark Kent. Val-Zod's story portrays a different take on sun-dipping, highlighting his use of power upgrades for personal solitude.

Although Superman Clark Kent avoids the power upgrade that comes from sun-dipping, his multiverse counterpart, Val-Zod, has no problem using it. The Superman of Earth-Two shares some of his Prime Earth version's noblest qualities, while standing out as a unique take on the Man of Steel.

Superman's reliance on yellow sun energy to gain his powers is a well-known aspect of his lore. While Clark Kent avoids direct contact with the sun for upgrades, the story "Pure Blackness" by John Ridley and Edwin Galmon from DC Power 2024 #1 shows that Val-Zod learned to master sun-dipping long ago.

Where the Man of Steel...

The Black List is the annual round-up of feature film screenplays that have yet to be produced.

Hollywood’s annual round-up of most popular screenplays yet to be produced has been topped by Travis Braun’s Bad Boy.

The Black List is compiled from the suggestions of more than 375 film executives, each contributing the names of up to 10 favourite feature film screenplays that were written in, or associated with, 2023, and will not have begun principal photography during this calendar year.

It was founded by Franklin Leonard in 2005.

This year, scripts had to receive at least seven nominations to be included.

Calah Lane as Noodle and TIMOTHÉE Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka (Photo © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)

The joyous strains of “Pure Imagination” lead into an equally joyous celebration of life – and chocolate – in Warner Bros Pictures’ Wonka. Movie fans could have had a one-two Timothée Chalamet punch if Dune 2 hadn’t been pulled from the theatrical release calendar. But for now, Chalamaniacs will have to settle for seeing the ever-charming actor light up the screen in the prequel to 1971’s Willa Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

Chalamet is no Gene Wilder, but then again, no one can fill Wilder’s shoes. Not even Johnny Depp came close in 2005’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Still, comparisons aside, Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name) proved to be an excellent choice to play the overly optimistic chocolatier with huge dreams and an even bigger heart.

The film opens...

Ella Purnell (“Yellowjackets”) will star in and executive produce “Sweetpea,” a female driven original drama series from pay TV operator Sky.

The series is adapted from C.J. Skuse’s novel of the same name by writer and executive producer Kirstie Swain (“Pure”), and written by Kirstie Swain (“Run”) and Krissie Ducker (“Killing Eve”), alongside Laura Jayne Tunbridge (“Nights”) and Selina Lim (“Sex Education”). The series will be directed by Ella Jones (“The Baby”), who also serves as executive producer.

Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis, who doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new,...

Timothée Chalamet's performance in Wonka includes musical elements, with the latest trailer revealing his singing skills and evoking optimism about his portrayal. Chalamet's rendition of "Pure Imagination" in the trailer captures the magic and nuance of Gene Wilder's original performance, suggesting a similar quality and highlighting his ability to bridge music and acting effectively. The inclusion of musical performances in Wonka, along with Chalamet's portrayal matching the eccentricity of the character, could make it the best interpretation of the story yet, offering a fresh take on Wonka's early years as an inventor while maintaining the nostalgia of the original movie.

Timothée Chalamet's performance as the titular character in Wonka includes musical elements, with the first tease of his talents supporting his ability to handle the role. Roald Dahl's iconic candy-maker character first appeared onscreen in Mel Stuart's 1971 adaptation Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Unlike this...

Timothée Chalamet sings "Pure Imagination" in the new Wonka trailer, reminiscent of Gene Wilder's iconic performance as Willy Wonka. Early comparisons between Chalamet's portrayal and the original film have been sparked by glimpses of the upcoming musical fantasy. Chalamet's singing voice has so far been kept tightly under wraps.

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet sings a song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in the newest trailer for the prequel movie. Chalamet plays the eponymous Willy Wonka in the upcoming musical fantasy film directed by Paul King. Early looks at the film, and Chalamet's performance in particular, have inevitably drawn comparisons to the original 1971 movie and to Gene Wilder's iconic performance as the eccentric chocolatier.

A new Wonka teaser trailer now shows Chalamet singing "Pure Imagination," which Wilder famously sang in one of the most memorable scenes in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Check out the teaser below:...

Timothee Chalamet is showing off his voice in the newest teaser trailer for his movie Wonka.

The 27-year-old Call Me By Your Name actor is set to bring Willy Wonka to life in the origin story, which focuses on how the fictional character from one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved books launched his famous chocolate shop.

In a teaser trailer unleashed on Monday (November 13), Timothee can be heard singing Willy’s famous song “Pure Imagination” for the very first time!

Head inside to see the latest Wonka teaser trailer…

The newest teaser for the movie highlights Willy’s relationship with his mother (played by Sally Hawkins). As she supports her son, Timothee‘s version of the iconic track plays in the background.

Peter Joseph, Rich Fulcher, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Calah Lane, Colin O’Brien, Rahkee Thakrar, Ellie White, Murray McArthur and Tracy Ifeachor also star in the movie. Hugh Grant is...

“Saturday Night Live” host Timothée Chalamet took full advantage of his ability to promote his latest movie, the upcoming movie musical, “Wonka,” following the conclusion of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike, which had prohibited actors from promoting any work for the studios. In his opening monologue, after first joking that during the strike, all he could talk about was his perfume commercial directed by Martin Scorsese — “when you get that call that Martin Scorsese wants to direct you, the first think you think is, ‘Man, I really hope it’s a perfume commercial’” — Chalamet then broke into song to sing about the strike the tune of “Pure Imagination.

“Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of shameless self-promotion — it’s Ok, I can say…” the actor crooned, before immediately turning to the camera to plug “Wonka’s” premiere on Dec. 15, and playing up his costar Hugh Grant’s “Oompa Loompa dump truck.

Take a look at "Tomb Raider" actress Alicia Vikander, photographed by Jan Welters, wearing "Louis Vuitton" for the November 2023 issue of "Madame Figaro" magazine:

Vikander trained as a dancer at the Royal Swedish Ballet School in Stockholm and the School of American Ballet in New York. She began her professional acting career appearing in Swedish television series, gaining recognition for her role as 'Josefin Björn-Tegebrandt' in the TV drama "Andra Avenyn" (2008–10).

Vikander made her feature film debut in "Pure" (2010), winning the 'Guldbagge Award' for 'Best Actress'. In 2012 she portrayed 'Princess Ekaterina "Kitty" Alexandrovna Shcherbatskaya' in director Joe Wright's film adaptation of "Anna Karenina"... ...followed by the role of 'Queen Caroline Mathilde' in the Danish film "A Royal Affair", receiving a 'BAFTA Rising Star Award' nomination.

She then starred in the 2013 Swedish drama "Hotell" and the biopic "The Fifth Estate".

In 2014 and 2015, Vikander achieved global recognition and acclaim for her...

Ed Westwick of Gossip Girl and Eric Red’s haunted house movie 100 Feet and Madalina Ghenea, who played cinema icon Sophia Loren in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, star in the shark thriller Deep Fear, a project we’ve been tracking ever since we heard it was going to be filming in Malta and the West Indies at the start of 2022. Now we have a great update to share about this one: the release date is just a month away! Screen Daily reports that Gravitas Ventures has acquired the US and Canadian distribution rights to the film and will be giving it a VOD release on November 3rd!

Directed by Marcus Adams (Long Time Dead) from a screenplay written by Robert Capelli Jr. (The Rules (for Men)) and Sophia Eptamentis (Invincible Summer), Deep Fear centers on Naomi (Ghenea), a yachtswoman embarking on a solo trip in the Caribbean.

Ten years ago, Lorde shook up the pop world with her sharp and brooding debut Pure Heroine. Now 26, the pop star took a moment to deeply reflect on making the album that changed her life and the experience of becoming the most famous teen in the world.

Lorde sent her thoughts via her fan newsletter. She first thanked for their “compassion and understanding” in response to her last letter, about “living with heartbreak again.” She segued into pointing out that “it’s 2013 mode round here” before acknowledging the big milestone.

Lollapalooza will stream a number of this weekend’s performances on Hulu.

The livestream schedule includes Billie Eilish, Tomorrow X Together, Karol G, Rina Sawayama, The 1975, Maggie Rogers, NewJeans, Fred Again.., Pusha T, Portugal. the Man, Joy Oladokun, Sudan Archives, Tems, Diesel (Shaq), Sylvan Esso, J.I.D, Magdalena Bay, The Backseat Lovers, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and more. You can find the full schedule below.

The Lollapalooza stream is available to all Hulu subscribers from August 3rd-6th. If you’re not currently a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-month free trial — after which plans start at $7.99 per month.

Last-minute tickets to Lollapalooza 2023 are still available here.

Lollapalooza Livestream Schedule:

* = All times in Ct; channels noted in parentheses

Thursday, August 3rd:

01:05 – Bad Neighbors (1)

01:05 – Carola (1)

02:00 – Matt Maltese (1)

02:55 – Disco Lines (1)

03:00 – Joy Oladokun (2)

04:00 – Lovejoy (1)

04:05 – J. Worra (2)

04:30 – Acraze (2)

05:05 – NewJeans (1)

05:40 – Sofi Tukker (2)

05:55 – Rema (1)

06:45 – Portugal.

Bestselling author Julianna Baggott has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned exclusively.

Baggott is the author of more than two dozen books to date, both under her own name as well as various pen names like Bridget Asher. She is also the head of the production company Mildred’s Moving Picture Show, with Finneas Scott serving as head of development. Scott is also a writer and assistant producer. The company has a wide-ranging slate of projects in the works across various companies and streamers at present, including Disney+, Netflix, Paramount, and Amblin.

The short story “Backwards,” which was written by Baggott in collaboration with Scott, was sold in a six-way bidding war to Netflix with Shawn Levy attached to direct. Elsewhere, her story “Welcome to Oxhead” is in development at Paramount TV with Jessica Biel attached to produce. Her horror story “Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit” is also in development...

Alicia Vikander has received much love and the President’s Award for lifetime achievement at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival during its 57th edition, which opened on Friday.

The Oscar winner got a very warm reception from attendees of the opening ceremony, charming the audience by mentioning that her film A Royal Affair had shot in the Czech Republic, that she had enjoyed her time in the country and that it had been “pivotal” for her career. Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand, starring Vikander as Queen Catherine Parr, the final wife of Henry VIII, who’s played by Jude Law, then kicked off this year’s fest.

In a wide-ranging roundtable conversation with The Hollywood Reporter and other media representatives, Vikander shared how she decides which roles to take on and why learning lines is so important for her. She also discussed her producing work, including future projects, film festival venues Cannes and Busan,...

Ewan McGregor and Alicia Vikander will be the featured guests during the first weekend of this year’s Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where they will both receive the fest’s honorary President’s Award.

Alongside the celebrations, both actors will also present their most recent works. Vikander will bring her Cannes Competition title Firebrand, which will open the festival on June 30, while McGregor will host a screening of You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder.

Vikander began her artistic career training as a ballet dancer at the Royal Swedish Ballet in Stockholm and appeared in several stage productions and Swedish TV series before being cast in her breakthrough debut film role in Lisa Lansgeth’s feature Pure (2010). Since then, she has been best known for performances in pic such as Joe Wright’s Anna Karenina, Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E, and Alex Garland’s Ex Machina,...

During a wide-ranging conversation for THR‘s Awards Chatter podcast at the Campari Lounge at the Cannes Film Festival, Oscar winner Alicia Vikander went through her career from her upbringing in Sweden and background in ballet to her Oscar-winning role in The Danish Girl and her latest film Firebrand, which will screen in competition at the festival.

Vikander’s big break in her native Sweden came with 2010’s Pure. She then turned heads in the 2012 Danish film A Royal Affair, co-starring with Mads Mikkelsen, but it was her role in Alex Garland’s Ex Machina that gained her notoriety in the U.S. “Everything that needs to be there, is there and nothing else. A lot of it you had to understand by reading the action and understanding what is happening in the scene emotionally,” she said of the Garland- written screenplay. For the self-tape audition for the film, she...

Cannes Film Festival attendees are cordially invited to a free special event — presented by The Hollywood Reporter and Campari — on Saturday, May 20, at 1:30pm Cannes time, in the Campari Lounge of the Palais: a live hourlong recording of THR’s Awards Chatter podcast, followed by a cocktail reception, with the Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander.

There is limited space at this event. Anyone wishing to attend must RSVP via this link by 11am on Friday, May 19.

During the podcast recording, the 34-year-old Swede will be interviewed by yours truly about her life, career and the film that brings her to the Croisette this year: Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand, in which she portrays Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII (Jude Law).

Vikander is best known for her performances on film in 2010’s Pure, 2012’s Anna Karenina and A Royal Affair; 2013’s The Fifth Estate, 2014’s Testament of Youth...

Attack on Titan is among the most celebrated anime of recent memory. Unlike many of its predecessors, the story focuses on nuance between heroes and villains, with the lines between them becoming increasingly unclear throughout the narrative.

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Many compelling characters have made a name for themselves, thriving from the ambiguity of Paradis' struggles and becoming favorites among the story's dedicated fanbase. These characters excel due to their relevance in shaping the world, fascinating personal outlooks, and growth from their initial debut. Regardless of popularity, the anime would not be the same without their outstanding influence and memorable actions.

Mikasa Ackerman

Mikasa Ackerman is the series' deuteragonist and Eren's closest friend. She watched him develop from a scrappy underdog into a ruthless murderer, and devotion prevented her from seeing the truth of his actions.

There are many ways Mikasa proved herself as a worthwhile member of the cast.

The Yeagerists were a group of Eldian nationalists in Attack On Titan. Inspired by the examples of characters like Eren and Floch, they rallied behind them and served as their military before and during the events of the Rumbling. What made the Yeagerists especially difficult for the heroes to defeat is that many of them were former friends and colleagues.

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Unlike cutting down Pure Titans or enemy Marleyans, every life taken by the Yeagerist menace was viscerally personal and emotionally difficult to stomach. All the same, the Allied Coalition could not sit idly by while the Yeagerists attempted to obliterate the entire world.

Updated on May 11th, 2023 by Ajay Aravind: Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan has earned its name as one of Shonen's Dark 3 anime series, an epithet it fully deserves. The story's narrative beats are distinctly violent with political undertones,...