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Obsession star Inde Navarrette gives us a taste of her Rogue accent ahead of Marvel’s new X-Men movie

  • Inde Navarrette shares a sample of her Rogue accent.
  • She is set to appear in Marvel’s new *X-Men* film.
  • The clip offers an early hint of her character portrayal.

Inde Navarrette, who stars in the upcoming horror film *Obsession*, has shared a brief impression of the accent she is developing for Rogue in Marvel’s next *X-Men* film. The clip offers an early glimpse of her take on the character, though it does not reveal details about the…

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‘Closure’ Director Michal Marczak Set for Narrative Feature Debut With ‘Perfection,’ About Hipster Millennials in Berlin (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Michał Marczak is making his narrative feature debut.
  • *Perfection* follows a couple in 2010s Berlin.
  • The adaptation is in early development.

Polish documentary filmmaker Michał Marczak will make his narrative feature debut with *Perfection*, a drama adapted from Vincenzo Latronico’s novel. The project explores the gap between the idealised online image of life in 2010s Berlin and the dissatisfaction experienced by a young expat couple, Anna and Tom. The…

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Waititi’s shelved Star Wars film highlights Lucasfilm’s stalled cinema slate

  • Waititi’s Star Wars film has been put on ice.
  • Several announced projects have yet to reach cinemas.
  • Lucasfilm is urged to back a fresh creative direction.

Taika Waititi’s proposed Star Wars film, announced six years ago, has been put on ice, adding to a growing list of projects that Lucasfilm has announced but not brought to cinemas. The article argues that repeated delays risk stalling the franchise’s creative renewal, as the studio appears reluctant…

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‘O Projeto’ Directors on Walter Salles’ Support and Screening Poetic Doc About Colonialism Ahead of ‘Dramatic’ Brazilian Elections That Offer a ‘Choice Between Good and Evil’

  • “O Projeto” explores colonialism’s continuing effects across several countries.
  • The documentary brings together interviews, archives and poetic scenes.
  • Walter Salles and Laís Bodanzky supported the film.

Brazilian director Sabrina Fidalgo and Swiss photographer Yvan Rodic’s documentary road movie “O Projeto” is screening at the Mostra de São Paulo after beginning its festival run at Gramado. Travelling through Brazil, Germany and Switzerland, it examines how more than six centuries of colonialism continue to shape societies…

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8 Single-Player Games Every Gamer Should Experience, Ranked

  • The article ranks eight single-player games worth trying.
  • The text highlights *A Plague Tale*, *Spider-Man* and *Tomb Raider*.
  • The supplied article cuts off during its *Uncharted 4* section.

The article recommends eight single-player games for players to experience, arguing that playing alone lets games tell stories at their own pace. It presents them as varied experiences, from expansive open worlds to shorter, story-led adventures, and ranks them from strong picks to a game it credits with…

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Breaking Down the Future of Disney Lorcana TCG with Co-Founder Ryan Miller

  • Lorcana has sold over 2.8 billion cards since 2023.
  • Hyperia City brings Coco and Ink Drops to the game.
  • Ryan Miller shared a glimpse of Lorcana’s future at D23.

Disney Lorcana co-founder Ryan Miller discussed the trading card game’s future at D23, as the new Hyperia City set launched. Since its 2023 debut, Lorcana has sold more than 2.8 billion cards, and its growing story world and player community are central to the team’s plans. Hyperia City…

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Avengers: Doomsday Google Easter egg tells us which heroes are in Doctor Doom’s sights

  • Google’s search animation features the Fantastic Four.
  • Fans may read it as a clue about Doom’s targets.
  • The Easter egg is not confirmed plot information.

A Google Easter egg linked to *Avengers: Doomsday* appears to hint at which heroes Doctor Doom may target. The article presents it as a playful clue for fans, rather than confirmed information about the film’s plot. Searching for Doctor Doom reportedly brings up an animation featuring the Fantastic…

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Kore-eda Hirokazu Ditched AI Notes on His ‘Sheep in the Box’ Script: ‘I’d Like to Stand on the Human Side’

  • Kore-eda rejected AI screenplay notes as too predictable.
  • He says personal film experiences can lead to more interesting work.
  • His two recent films share a focus on facing the dead.

Kore-eda Hirokazu tried a generative AI chatbot’s notes on his screenplay for “Sheep in the Box”, but stopped after several exchanges. Although its suggestion to develop a character further was reasonable, he found the feedback predictable and lacking the personal experience of cinema that, in his view, helps…

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Chris Pratt’s $1.6 Billion Sci-Fi Reboot Officially Heads to a New Streamer

  • *Jurassic World* arrives on Starz on 1 November.
  • The 2015 film earned $1.6 billion worldwide.
  • It ranks 13th among the highest-grossing films ever.

*Jurassic World* will begin streaming on Starz on 1 November, bringing Chris Pratt’s 2015 blockbuster to the service. The film revived the *Jurassic Park* franchise for a new generation and became a major theatrical success. Made on a reported budget of $215 million, it grossed $1.6 billion worldwide,…

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3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Weekend (Oct 24-25)

  • Three films are recommended for the weekend on US Netflix.
  • *Gladiator* won five Academy Awards.
  • *Obsession* arrives on US Netflix on 17 November.

The article recommends three films on US Netflix for the weekend of 24–25 October: *Emily*, *Gladiator* and *Transformers One*. It also notes that *Obsession*, described as the year’s biggest breakout horror film, is due to arrive on the platform in the US on 17 November. *Emily*, Frances O’Connor’s…

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