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Cineverse Boards Genre-Bending Holiday Film ‘Ralph’s Perfekt Christmas’

  • Cineverse secured North American rights to the film.
  • It is due on demand and Screambox in November.
  • Tom McLaren plays a Christmas obsessive whose plan spirals.

Cineverse has acquired North American on-demand and streaming rights to *Ralph’s Perfekt Christmas*, a holiday film that blends comedy and darker elements. The deal matters because Cineverse plans to release it in November on demand and through its Screambox streaming service, bringing the film to viewers seeking alternative…

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The “terrible” 1979 movie Harrison Ford and Kris Kristofferson both hated with a passion

  • Kristofferson left *Hanover Street* before filming.
  • Ford replaced him, then disowned the film.
  • Kristofferson was sued after withdrawing.

Kris Kristofferson withdrew from the romantic war drama *Hanover Street* after becoming unhappy with his acting and reconsidering the script. Harrison Ford took the lead role, but later described making the film as “a terrible experience” and refused to discuss it, leaving both actors with a strong dislike…

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1994 Street Fighter film streams free as newer adaptation draws criticism

  • The 1994 Street Fighter film is free on Tubi and Pluto TV.
  • Raul Julia’s M. Bison helped make it a cult favourite.
  • The animated film is also free on Pluto TV.

The 1994 live-action Street Fighter film is streaming free on Tubi and Pluto TV, bringing the cult favourite back into focus as a newer adaptation receives poor reviews from critics. The older film was also widely panned at release, but its campy style and Raul Julia’s performance as…

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DC Studios’ James Gunn and Peter Safran Recall Detailing Long-Term Plans to New Boss David Ellison

  • Gunn and Safran say Ellison supports their long-term DC plans.
  • Their slate spans horror, superhero films and television.
  • *Clayface* reportedly cost about $30 million and opens on 23 October.

James Gunn and Peter Safran say they have briefed new DC Studios boss David Ellison on their long-term plans and are pleased he has invited them to remain in charge. They see the change in ownership as an opportunity to continue their wider DC Universe story with more…

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Alan Ritchson’s New Action Movie Smashes Competition in Digital Debut

  • Ritchson’s new action film has entered the US digital top 10.
  • It earned about $14 million domestically in cinemas.
  • The film stars Owen Wilson and follows a high-stakes delivery mission.

Alan Ritchson’s new action film has entered the digital market and quickly reached the top 10 most-watched films in the United States, according to FlixPatrol. Its early digital performance contrasts with a modest cinema run and suggests it may find a larger audience at home. The film, which…

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The 1975 movie Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and Quentin Tarantino called “the greatest ever”

  • Tarantino calls *Jaws* the greatest movie ever made.
  • Damon praises its suspense and unseen shark.
  • Blunt says she has watched it about 30 times.

Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Quentin Tarantino have each praised Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film *Jaws*, with Tarantino calling it “the greatest movie ever made”. Their admiration highlights the film’s lasting impact and the way its suspense, performances and focus on human relationships helped make it a landmark of…

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Shrek 2 remaster surfaces on Xbox Store ahead of announcement

  • Shrek 2 Remastered appeared early on the Xbox Store.
  • Aspyr is updating the co-op brawler for 4K.
  • It adds photo mode, cheats and four-player co-op.

Shrek 2 Remastered has appeared on the Xbox Store ahead of an official announcement, bringing back the 2004 film tie-in game as a co-op brawler. The early listing includes a trailer and screenshots, and the remaster is expected to be formally announced at an ID@Xbox showcase next week.…

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John Goodman names the two movies he should never have done

  • Goodman singled out two films he regrets taking on.
  • He enjoyed making both despite their poor results.
  • He criticised the pressure for films to succeed immediately.

John Goodman has named *The Monuments Men* and *Blues Brothers 2000* as films he probably should not have made, reflecting on his career during a SAG-AFTRA Foundation event in New York. He said films are now judged quickly by their opening weekend, while few of his own films…

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David Fincher’s Serial Killer Thriller Officially Becomes One of Streaming’s Biggest Movies

  • *Zodiac* is among HBO Max’s global top 10 this week.
  • The film grossed about $85 million against an $85 million budget.
  • It holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score.

David Fincher’s 2007 thriller *Zodiac* has returned to the spotlight, placing among HBO Max’s global top 10 this week alongside *Se7en*. Its streaming popularity comes as audiences revisit Fincher’s earlier films ahead of his next release, and renews attention on a film that was well received but struggled…

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Stream On This Week: Mountain Climbing and World Politics Ain’t Easy, Plus Some Elizabeth Holmes Homework

  • Tenzing dramatises the demanding Everest expedition.
  • The Diplomat returns with a twist-filled fourth season.
  • A Theranos documentary offers background on Elizabeth Holmes.

This week’s streaming recommendations range from a mountaineering drama and political series to an unusual baseball broadcast and a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes. The selections highlight the human effort behind climbing Everest, the appeal of seasoned political storytelling and the theatrical fun of Banana Ball. Tenzing stars Genden…

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