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gizmodo.com - Gordon Jackson - King Conan' to Begin Filming Next Year
King Conan' to Begin Filming Next Year
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Steven Knight boasts he's meeting with the SAS to write Amazon's James Bond. Sascha Baron Cohen teases the likelihood of Mephisto's return to the MCU. And “scream king” Devon Sawa joins another horror franchise with Adam MacDonald in…

theguardian.com - Peter Bradshaw - Bitter Christmas review - grief, loss and artistic betrayal in Almodóvar's film within a film
Bitter Christmas review - grief, loss and artistic betrayal in Almodóvar's film within a film
The Guardian

With its rich, warm, summery colours, nothing could surely be less bitter or less Christmassy than this film. It's the latest from Cannes competition regular Pedro Almodóvar, partly set during Christmas; the female lead actually complains…

mirror.co.uk - Shelley Spadoni  - Leonardo DiCaprio's incredible disappearing act at Cannes Film Festival
Leonardo DiCaprio's incredible disappearing act at Cannes Film Festival
The Mirror

Exclusive by Shelley Spadoni in Cannes He may be one of the most recognisable actors in the world but Leonardo DiCaprio has largely evaded detection during his reported sojourn at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The One Battle After Another star…

mirror.co.uk - Peter Harris - Clear verdict as Jack Ryan film Ghost War reviews drop
Clear verdict as Jack Ryan film Ghost War reviews drop
The Mirror

A new movie continuing the 'thrilling' adaptation is now streaming but fans have been warned. Despite the final season of Prime Video' s Jack Ryan series releasing back in 2023, a follow up has just landed on the service. The streamer has just…

mirror.co.uk - Mark Jefferies - Billy Joel blasts new film about his life as 'professionally misguided
Billy Joel blasts new film about his life as 'professionally misguided
The Mirror

Billy Joel has blasted plans to bring his life to the big screen in a new film as “legally and professionally misguided'. The iconic performer, 77, known as the ‘Piano Man' is the subject of new movie Billy & Me which will chart his…

mirror.co.uk - Samantha Masters - Richard Madeley 'almost thrown out' of filming as he describes 'horror' show
Richard Madeley 'almost thrown out' of filming as he describes 'horror' show
The Mirror

Richard Madeley has revealed that he and his team were almost thrown out while filming his new show on the first day, following what he described as 'a tricky' encounter with prison guards. In his latest career venture, the 70-year-old explored a…

motherjones.com - David Corn - Before you invest in crypto, watch this film
Before you invest in crypto, watch this film
Mother Jones

A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn's newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about politics, media, and culture. Subscribing costs…

mirror.co.uk - Emilia Randall - Zoo used in Harry Potter films forced to close after 50 years and rehome animals
Zoo used in Harry Potter films forced to close after 50 years and rehome animals
The Mirror

A much-loved Cotswolds zoo, whose exotic animals have starred in a number of iconic British films and television productions, has shut its doors for good. The zoo, described as 'the only kind in the world,' sadly closed in March, according to This…

theweek.com - Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK - The best films at Cannes Festival
The best films at Cannes Festival
The Week

Cannes has recently become a “launchpad for Hollywood blockbusters” from “Top Gun: Maverick” to “Killers of the Flower Moon”, said The Times. But in its 79th year, a “strange thing has…

koreatimes.co.kr - Baek Byung-yeul - Yeon Sang-ho challenges AI era with zombie film 'Colony'
Yeon Sang-ho challenges AI era with zombie film 'Colony'
The Korea Times

Director Yeon Sang-ho, who made his feature debut with the acclaimed 2011 animated film 'The King of Pigs,' has long been recognized by audiences for exploring human nature across various genres. His fans often point to his unstoppable work ethic…

standard.co.uk - Vicky Shaw - My precious: The Lord Of The Rings coin celebrates 25 years since film release
My precious: The Lord Of The Rings coin celebrates 25 years since film release
Evening Standard

Fans of The Lord Of The Rings will be able to get their hands on a new 50p collectable coin launched by the Royal Mint on Wednesday. The launch of the coin marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Peter Jackson's film The Lord Of The Rings: The…

independent.co.uk - Jake Coyle - Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or
Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or
The Independent

The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that's conducive to taking your time. Festivalgoers rush frantically between screenings. The protocol department enforces precisely timed red carpet premieres. Standing ovations are clocked. But one of the…

thestandard.com.hk - Liuliu Yang - Manila hostage crisis survivor backs film adaptation highlighting resilience and healing
Manila hostage crisis survivor backs film adaptation highlighting resilience and healing
The Standard

A film inspired by the 2010 Manila hostage crisis will hit cinemas in June, nearly 16 years after the tragedy, with survivor Yik Siu-ling serving as a consultant in a bid to encourage others to stay strong in the face of adversity. SCROLL TO…

republicworld.com - Asian News International - Amaal Mallik Claims 'Egoistic Powerful People' In Bollywood Removed Him From 60 Films, Says 'Even Nepotism Isn't Working
Amaal Mallik Claims 'Egoistic Powerful People' In Bollywood Removed Him From 60 Films, Says 'Even Nepotism Isn't Working
Republic World

Music composer Amaal Mallik has opened up about a difficult phase in his career, claiming that powerful people in the music and film industry have kept him away from several projects. Amaal, on Tuesday, took to his X account to share a long note…

deadline.com - Pete Hammond - 'Diamond' Review: Andy Garcia Writes, Directs And Stars In Clever And Entertaining Contemporary Homage To Film Noir - Cannes Film Festival
'Diamond' Review: Andy Garcia Writes, Directs And Stars In Clever And Entertaining Contemporary Homage To Film Noir - Cannes Film Festival
Deadline

You think you know what Andy Garcia ‘s Diamond is going to be right from the opening scenes as we meet 40's style, fedora-wearing private eye Joe Diamond (Garcia) who looks, talks, and walks like he is in a film noir, the kind of B&W Bogart…

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