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Cineverse to Adapt Trevor Henderson’s Horror Podcast ‘Mayfair Watchers Society’ Into Movie (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Cineverse is adapting the podcast into a found-footage anthology.
  • Trevor Henderson will produce and help write the film.
  • The story features seven creatures from the podcast.

Cineverse is developing a found-footage anthology film based on Trevor Henderson’s horror podcast “Mayfair Watchers Society”. Henderson, known for viral monsters such as Siren Head and Cartoon Cat, will produce and join the writing team, giving him a hands-on role as the podcast moves to the big screen.…

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6 Forgotten Classic Movies That Aged Like Fine Wine

  • Six overlooked classics still feel fresh.
  • Their themes and craft have endured.
  • The films span noir, horror and drama.

The article highlights six classic films that have faded from popular memory but feel especially relevant today. It argues their lasting appeal comes from enduring themes and filmmaking that has outlived its era, and says they merit renewed attention alongside better-known classics. The films include *The Set-Up*, a…

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Russell Brand Trial: Woman Alleges She Was Raped By Star In Hotel Room After He Posed For Semi-Nude Photos

  • A woman alleges Brand raped her in a hotel room in 1999.
  • Her police interview was played to jurors at his trial.
  • Brand denies seven charges involving allegations from six women.

A woman has alleged that Russell Brand raped her in a hotel room in 1999, after asking her to take photographs of him in his underwear. Her account was played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court as part of Brand’s trial, where he denies all charges. The woman,…

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Renny Harlin To Direct Prison Rescue Thriller ‘Evac’

  • Renny Harlin is set to direct Evac.
  • A helicopter crash strands a rescue team in a prison yard.
  • Filming is aimed for 2027.

Renny Harlin will direct Evac, a rescue thriller centred on a medical helicopter that crash-lands in a volatile prison yard. The project pairs a high-stakes escape story with a prison conspiracy, and filming is being targeted for 2027. Sidney King wrote the screenplay, with Michael Roccio, Robert Dean,…

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A 100-Year-Old Classic Officially Outperforms Zachary Levi’s New Western

  • *Angel and the Badman* earned about $2 million on opening weekend.
  • It averaged less per theatre than the 1926 film *Faust*.
  • Angel Studios is seeking a wider mainstream audience.

Zachary Levi’s Western remake *Angel and the Badman* performed poorly in its opening weekend, earning about $2 million and placing tenth in the domestic box-office chart. Its weak results matter for Angel Studios, which is trying to expand from faith-based films into mainstream genre releases. The film opened…

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The 10 Greatest Alfred Hitchcock Thriller Masterpieces, Ranked

  • Hitchcock’s thrillers helped redefine suspense on film.
  • The list ranks ten films by craft and lasting influence.
  • The excerpt features *The Birds*, *Dial M for Murder* and *Shadow of a Doubt*.

Alfred Hitchcock’s films helped shape the thriller genre through inventive camera work, suspenseful storytelling and bold technical choices. This ranked selection celebrates ten of his most influential thrillers, judging them by their direction, storytelling, cinematic impact and lasting popularity. The excerpt discusses three entries: *The Birds*, in which…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ VFX Boss Jerome Chen on Hulk’s Redesign, Finishing 445 Shots in a Week

  • Nearly 2,000 effects shots were completed in 24 weeks.
  • 445 shots were delivered in a single week.
  • British locations were digitally transformed into New York.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” required nearly 2,000 visual effects shots to be completed in a 24-week post-production sprint. Supervisor Jerome Chen said the compressed schedule meant 445 shots were delivered in one week, with roughly three-quarters of the work completed during the final six weeks. Chen described making…

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Your full attention: Jesse Eisenberg’s 10 best film performances – ranked!

  • Eisenberg’s roles range from awkward teenagers to a sasquatch.
  • The ranking spotlights his skill with vulnerable, self-conscious characters.
  • His dual performance in *The Double* is among the selections.

The article ranks Jesse Eisenberg’s ten best film performances, tracing how his shy, self-conscious screen persona has developed across comedies, dramas and more unusual roles. It highlights his ability to make awkward or unlikeable characters feel vulnerable, and to distinguish himself even in a demanding dual role. Among…

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The “extraordinary” 1978 film Al Pacino and Mike Leigh both agree is the most underrated movie ever made

  • Olmi’s 1978 film portrays farming families in nineteenth-century Italy.
  • Mike Leigh praises its humanity and lifelike performances.
  • Al Pacino has named it a personal favourite.

Ermanno Olmi’s 1978 film *The Tree of Wooden Clogs* depicts four farming families living and working on an isolated estate in late nineteenth-century Italy. The article argues that its unadorned subject becomes a profound portrait of human life, and notes that filmmaker Mike Leigh and actor Al Pacino…

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MK2 Films Scores Brady Corbet, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Céline Sciamma Shorts (EXCLUSIVE)

  • MK2 Films adds three shorts by established directors to its sales catalogue.
  • The films span nearly two decades and include works by Sciamma and Corbet.
  • The expansion aims to create new programming opportunities for cinemas and festivals.

MK2 Films has added shorts by Brady Corbet, Kleber Mendonça Filho and Céline Sciamma to its international sales catalogue, broadening its focus on lesser-seen work by established directors. The move gives festivals and cinemas more opportunities to programme these films and offers audiences a different view of the…

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