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‘Sinners’ Trailer: Michael B. Jordan Reunites With ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler and Battles a Terrifying Evil
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s fifth collaboration has been shrouded in secrecy since it was announced in January. Now eager film fans are getting their first look at “Sinners” — and all its bloody goodness. The film opens March 7, 2025 from Warner Bros.Sony and Warner Bros. Gear Up for Political Fight for Las Vegas Studio The highly-anticipated horror thriller is based on an original script by Coogler, with the project set in the 1930s Jim Crow era-South and filmed earlier this year in the New Orleans area. But beyond those basic details, everything about the project — from the...
Isabella Rossellini to Receive Career Award From European Film Academy
Isabella Rossellini will be honoured during the upcoming European Film Awards with a career award celebrating her body of work as an actor and filmmaker.Isabella Rossellini on Hollywood Ageism, Playing a Scene-Stealing Nun in 'Conclave,' and Becoming a Long Island Farmer The Italian model and movie star, who is the daughter of Swedish actor Ingrid Bergman and Italian director Roberto Rossellini, made her acting debut in 1979 in the Taviani brothers’ film “Il Prato” before breaking out internationally in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” in 1986, followed by prominent roles in films such as Taylor Hackford’s “White Nights,” Robert Zemeckis’s “Death Becomes Her,”...
Paramount Global Unveils ‘Phase Two’ of Layoffs
Paramount Global unveiled a second wave of staff cuts Tuesday morning, part of a larger bid by the owner of CBS, Comedy Central and MTV to reduce costs in a fraught era for traditional media companies.Paramount Senior PR Exec Erin Calhoun Exits In a memo to employees, Paramount co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins told staff that “In order to set Paramount up for continued success, we are taking these actions, and after today, 90% of these reductions will be complete.” Like its contemporaries, Paramount is struggling to reap profits as more of the viewing base for its TV programs...
UTA Boards U.S. Sales for Horror-Thriller ‘Push’ Ahead of World Premiere at Sitges (EXCLUSIVE)
UTA Independent Film Group has boarded U.S. sales for horror-thriller “Push.” The film, which stars Alicia Sanz and Raúl Castillo, will have its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival.M-Appeal Boards Sitges Competition Title 'Bury Your Dead' by Marco Dutra (EXCLUSIVE) Sanz’s credits include “Simulant” and “El Cid.” Castillo’s credits include “The Inspection” and “Army of the Dead.” “Push” is written, directed and produced by David Charbonier and Justin Powell (“The Boy Behind the Door,” “The Djinn”). The film follows Natalie Flores (Sanz), a pregnant realtor who is attacked by a sadistic killer (Castillo) at her open house, sending her into premature labor....
James Graham’s BBC Crime Drama ‘Sherwood’ Renewed for Season 3
James Graham’s BBC crime drama “Sherwood” has been renewed for Season 3.Mohamed Al Fayed Rape Allegations Investigated in New BBC Documentary Graham is the talent behind projects including play “Dear England,” which is being adapted for the BBC, and “Quiz” starring Michael Sheen. The drama, starring David Morrisey, is made by House Productions. The first two seasons are available in the U.K. on iPlayer and in the U.S. on streamer Britbox. Clio Barnard (“Ali & Ava”) directed Season 2 alongside Tom George. As well as Morrissey, the series also stars Monica Dolan, David Harewood, Lorraine Ashbourne, Robert Lindsay, Perry Fitzpatrick, Christine Bottomley, Michael...
Leaning Into Genre, Big Stars for Dramas and Shooting Abroad a La ‘The Brutalist’: What American Execs Believe Will Help Make Industry Sustainable
Is the film business currently sustainable in the United States? The answer, according to American industry leads, is a conditional yes. Pink Parrot Media Scoops Animated Climate Change Doc 'Black Butterflies' (EXCLUSIVE) This year’s Creative Investors’ Conference at the San Sebastián Film Festival kicked things off with a panel taking the temperature of the U.S. market. “Anything that feels like a communal experience is working right now in the US,” said Scott Shooman, head of film at AMC Networks, a portfolio that encompasses IFC Films, RLJE Films and the streaming service Shudder. “The specialty market is much more genre-friendly. Things you could not...
Maura Delpero’s Venice Silver Lion Winner ‘Vermiglio’ Is Italy’s Oscar Candidate
Maura Delpero’s intimate epic “Vermiglio,” which recently won the Venice Film Festival’s Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize, has been designated as Italy’s candidate for the best international feature film category of the 2025 Academy Awards. International Oscar Race: Mexico Selects Sundance Jury Prize Winner 'Sujo,' About Generational Cartel Violence in Rural Mexico The drama, which is set at the end of World War II in an Alpine village where the arrival of a soldier causes disruption in the dynamics between three sisters, had its North American premiere after Venice in the special presentations section at Toronto. In her Variety review, critic Jessica Kiang called...
In ‘Raptures,’ Director Jon Blahed Looks Beyond ‘Juiciest Stories’ About Real-Life 1930s Cult and Hopes to Let Go of Shame (EXCLUSIVE)
Jon Blåhed found a timely story in 1930s period drama “Raptures.”Picture Tree Takes 'Divine Remedy,' Directed by Markell Brothers, Whose 'Grand Finale' Sells to Key Territories (EXCLUSIVE) “Some of these things happen today as well,” he says. Inspired by the so-called “Korpela Movement” – a controversial religious sect that first emerged in Northern Sweden and was later known for its apocalyptic beliefs and unorthodox rituals, as well as sexual practices – he wasn’t looking to spread gossip. “It wasn’t just about taking the juiciest stories, but staying true to what I thought was important. I grew up in that region. I’m a son...
In ‘Raptures,’ Director Jon Blahed Looks Beyond ‘Juiciest Stories’ About Real-Life 1930s Cult and Hopes to Let Go of Shame (EXCLUSIVE)
Jon Blåhed found a timely story in 1930s period drama “Raptures.”Picture Tree Takes 'Divine Remedy,' Directed by Markell Brothers, Whose 'Grand Finale' Sells to Key Territories (EXCLUSIVE) “Some of these things happen today as well,” he says. Inspired by the so-called “Korpela Movement” – a controversial religious sect that first emerged in Northern Sweden and was later known for its apocalyptic beliefs and unorthodox rituals, as well as sexual practices – he wasn’t looking to spread gossip. “It wasn’t just about taking the juiciest stories, but staying true to what I thought was important. I grew up in that region. I’m a son...
‘The Greatest Showman’ Reimagined: TSG’s Chip Seelig on Bringing ‘Come Alive!’ Circus Spectacular to London (EXCLUSIVE)
Hollywood financier Chip Seelig, who’s recently backed “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Poor Things” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” is betting big on bringing movie magic to the circus ring.'The Greatest Showman' Stage Musical in Development at Disney Seelig’s banner TSG Entertainment is spearheading “Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular,” a new theater experience inspired by the 20th Century Fox film “The Greatest Showman.” “The Greatest Showman,” released in 2017, tells the fictionalized version of the story of P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), a showman who created a circus spectacle that became a sensation. The film became a cultural phenomenon, grossing over...
Pluto TV Inks Streaming Deal With French AVOD Platform M6+
M6+, the AVOD platform recently launched by French TV network M6, has signed a long-term deal with Paramount’s FAST service Pluto TV. Sammo Hung, Kung Fu Superstar, Sets Masterclass, Screenings in Singapore - Global Bulletin The partnership will include M6 content channels on Pluto TV, a new Pluto TV-branded area on M6+ and an advertising arrangement to scale the free ad-supported streaming business in France. Editorially, under the deal, M6+ users will have access to 12 Pluto TV channels, with nearly 3,000 hours of content from the platform’s franchises such as “Just Tattoo Of Us,” “Alerte à Malibu”, ”Yu-Gi-Oh!,” “Blue Bloods,” “Olive...
‘Pavements’ and ‘Nightbitch’ to Light Up SXSW Sydney Film Selection – Global Bulletin
SXSW SYDNEY HEADLINERS Experimental music film “Pavements” and offbeat comedy “Nightbitch” are among five titles designated as ‘headliners’ of the film section on the upcoming SXSW Sydney festival.'Solo Leveling - ReAwakening' Sets Theatrical Releases - Global Bulletin “Pavements,” which premiered in Venice, is an experimental hybrid of narrative, scripted, documentary, musical, and metatextual elements from director Alex Ross Perry about the indie rock outfit, Pavement.“Nightbitch,” which debuted in Toronto, is a darkly comedic fairy tale about a stay-at-home mother, portrayed by Amy Adams, who transforms into a dog. Others getting the gala treatment include Max & Sam Eggers’ new A24 horror “The Front Room,” starring...
Seattle’s Tasveer Film Market Unveils 40+ South Asian Projects for Inaugural Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
The inaugural Tasveer Film Market has unveiled over 40 projects selected from more than 300 submissions across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, the U.K., the U.S., Canada and Australia. The initiative, positioning itself as a new hub for South Asian and diaspora filmmakers, is set to launch as part of the 19th Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle. Tasveer Film Fund Renewed for Fifth Year (EXCLUSIVE) Notable talents presenting projects include Radhika Apte (“The Sleepwalkers”), the Cannes-winning “Joyland” team of Apoorva Charan and Saim Sadiq, Sarvnik Kaur (“Against the Tide”), Q (“Garbage”), Nabeel Qureshi (“Na Maloom Afraad”) and Hania Chima (“Laal Kabootar”)....
Ellen DeGeneres Lets Herself Off the Hook in Self-Indulgent Netflix Special: TV Review
“For Your Approval,” the new comedy special starring Ellen DeGeneres, begins with a kind of run-through of DeGeneres’ long career. We open with a shot of DeGeneres in her dressing room, smiling wistfully as she looks into the mirror and sees, overlaying herself, a projected memory of her first appearance on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”; she smiles slightly at the recollection, then gets up to walk down the hallway toward the stage, seeing in monitors, as she walks past, clips from her 1990s sitcom, including her character’s (and her own) coming out as a lesbian. She walks up a staircase...
Pink Parrot Media Scoops Animated Climate Change Doc ‘Black Butterflies’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Transatlantic distribution company Pink Parrot Media has acquired global rights to David Baute’s animated feature “Black Butterflies” following a successful summer festival run, which included an Annecy Contrechamp competition world premiere.San Sebastian Industry Awards: 'The Two Landscapes,' 'A Loose End,' 'Blue Marks' Win Big Pink Parrot is meeting with distributors around the world and has already closed a deal with Sideral Cinema in Spain, co-producers of this year’s Spanish Oscars submission “Saturn Returns.” “Black Butterflies” will be released in Spanish theaters on Dec. 5 after getting its domestic premiere on Oct. 4 in the official selection at Sitges. Baute will attend the...
‘Modi’ Producer Barry Navidi on His Journey From Tehran to Tinseltown and Johnny Depp’s Comeback: ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ (EXCLUSIVE)
For producer Barry Navidi, Johnny Depp’s directorial comeback “Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness” marks a full-circle moment in an unconventional career.'Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness' Review: Johnny Depp's Broad, Busy Modigliani Biopic Navidi’s first time working with Depp nearly 30 years ago on the 1995 project “Divine Rapture” ended in disappointment when the production was shelved. But on Tuesday, the two will celebrate a high with the world premiere of “Modi” at San Sebastian Film Festival. Set in war-torn Paris in 1916, “Modi” follows 72 turbulent hours in the life of bohemian artist Amedeo Modigliani (Riccardo...
Audiovisual From Spain Unveils Ambitious Campaign, Star-Studded Meta Short Film to Promote Spanish Talent Abroad
Audiovisual from Spain, operated by Spanish governmental export and investment org ICEX, hosted a short film screening, roundtable discussion and cocktail party at the San Sebastian Festival on Tuesday evening to promote its new screen industry promotion campaign: Spain, Where Talent Ignites.'Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness' Review: Johnny Depp's Broad, Busy Modigliani Biopic At the city’s historic Tabakalera culture center, ICEX CEO Elisa Carbonell explained, “This campaign aims to help build an image associated with the country related to transversality, diversity and the richness of its creativity. There is talent in all countries, but not everyone values it...
Basque Docs Scene Spotlight: A Look at ‘Los Williams’
In July, José Luis Rebordinos, director of the San Sebastián Film Festival, highlighted the growing prominence of documentaries at this year’s event. Among the notable examples he cited were Albert Serra’s “Afternoons of Solitude,” and the New Directors opener “La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés,” the directorial debut of Antón Álvarez, better known to date as singer-songwriter C. Tangana.'Serpent's Path' Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa Turns to His Own Back Catalogue, With Coldly Compelling Results “Genre auteur cinema has been around for some time, but there’s ever more of it, and non-fiction cinema is increasingly normal,” Rebordinos observed. These selections highlight Spain’s expanding...
The Emmy Revolution: History-Making Wins and Shakeups Set the Stage for a Madcap 2025 Race
Anyone bored by this year’s Emmy winners just hasn’t been paying attention. This was a revolution. The idea that “Shōgun” could enter the drama race and then break the history books with 18 wins was astounding — and sure didn’t seem possible even a year ago. The fact that “Hacks,” in its third season, could upset “The Bear” — even as the incumbent still smashed the record for most wins for a comedy in a single year — has changed the balance of power in that race.Emmys Final Recap: A Night of Firsts, As 'Shogun' Streaks, 'The Bear' Makes History...
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Chief on Married Tarlos, Writing Grace Off and Plans for Series Finale Emergency: ‘We’re Going “Last of Us” With a Little “Chernobyl”‘
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Both Sides, Now,“ the Season 5 premiere of Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star.”Colin Farrell Wore a Penis Prosthetic for 'The Penguin' Premiere's Torture Scene: 'They Were Kind Enough to Make Oz Anatomically Correct' As we go on, we remember all the good times we’ve had with the 126 — and they aren’t over just yet. While Fox has confirmed that “9-1-1: Lone Star” will be concluding with its fifth season, the end is still a while away — the “9-1-1” spinoff just debuted its final season premiere Monday, after more than a year off the air. In...
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