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Karla Sofía Gascon, Itziar Ituño Set for Political Fantasy Satire ‘When Devils Rule’ from Spain’s Atlantika Films (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Gascón and Ituño will lead a Spanish political fantasy series.
  • Four working-class women take on demons embedded in society.
  • A Basque tax incentive is expected to cover 60% of costs.

Karla Sofía Gascón and Itziar Ituño are set to star in “When Devils Rule”, a Spanish supernatural political satire in development. The six-part series follows four working-class women who confront evil figures hiding within society, using fantasy and folklore to explore how powerful people manipulate public life. Gascón…

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Netflix’s ‘Victorious’ Spinoff ‘Hollywood Arts’ Is a Bland Copy of Shows From a Past Era: TV Review

  • Netflix has brought back “Victorious” with a Trina-centred spinoff.
  • The sitcom recycles familiar tween-show comedy.
  • Trina’s messy adult life gives it a fresher angle.

Netflix has revived the world of Nickelodeon’s “Victorious” with “Hollywood Arts”, a 12-episode sitcom centred on Trina Vega, played again by Daniella Monet. The review finds the series a bland, over-the-top copy of an earlier tween sitcom style, but says it may appeal to younger viewers and offers…

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Gersh Launches Victoria House, Expanding Into Scripted Films, True Crime and International Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

  • You First Originals has relaunched as Victoria House under Gersh.
  • It is expanding into scripted films and true crime.
  • Its Alexia Putellas feature is planned for 2027.

Gersh has relaunched Spanish production company You First Originals as Victoria House, completing its integration into the US agency’s global brand. The change is intended to help the Emmy-winning producer develop international partnerships and reach more talent while keeping its creative independence. Victoria House is co-producing a feature…

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Kirti Kulhari’s Production Debut ‘Kinaare’ to Premiere at Dharamshala, Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero’ to Open Festival

  • *Kinaare* marks Kirti Kulhari’s first feature as a producer.
  • Rima Das’ *Not a Hero* will open the festival.
  • Dharamshala screenings run 29 October to 1 November, followed online.

Kirti Kulhari’s first feature as a producer, *Kinaare*, will premiere at the 15th Dharamshala International Film Festival, which opens with Rima Das’ *Not a Hero*. The programme brings Indian and international films to Dharamshala, with an in-person festival followed by an online edition. Written and directed by Akbar…

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The Film Quentin Tarantino Called “One of My Favorite Thrillers” Is Now Streaming

  • Fulci’s *The Psychic* is streaming free on Tubi.
  • Tarantino called it one of his favourite thrillers.
  • Copyright problems stalled his planned remake.

Lucio Fulci’s 1977 thriller *The Psychic* is now streaming free on Tubi, bringing renewed attention to a film Quentin Tarantino has called one of his favourite thrillers. Its story of a woman whose psychic visions lead her to a skeleton in her husband’s house helped inspire Tarantino, who…

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Jason Statham’s Remake of a Burt Reynolds Action Thriller Surpassed the Original in Every Way

  • *Wild Card* adapts William Goldman’s novel *Heat*.
  • The article considers Statham’s 2015 version the stronger film.
  • Reynolds hoped the 1986 adaptation would revive his career.

William Goldman’s crime novel *Heat* was adapted twice: as the 1986 film *Heat*, starring Burt Reynolds, and as the 2015 film *Wild Card*, starring Jason Statham. The article argues that *Wild Card* is the stronger adaptation, despite neither film succeeding at the box office, and links the difference…

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‘To succeed meant to leave’: inside the jolting film about Brummie estate kids knocked flying by demolition

  • A demolished Birmingham estate sets five friends on different paths.
  • The film links housing and regeneration to class and belonging.
  • Director Clio Barnard found humour and optimism in a challenging adaptation.

The film *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning*, adapted from Keiran Goddard’s Birmingham-set novel, follows five childhood friends as the demolition of their Shard End estate reshapes their lives. It explores how regeneration, class and housing pressures divide the group, while suggesting that people remain connected to the…

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Sharon Osbourne Says Ozzy’s Final Concert Film Was “Very Hard To Watch,” Would Have Made Him Feel Like A “Lucky Son Of A Bitch”

  • Sharon found the film of Ozzy’s final concert hard to watch.
  • Ozzy insisted on performing despite doctors’ advice.
  • He died weeks after the July 2025 show.

Sharon Osbourne says watching the film of Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert was very difficult, but also a source of pride and gratitude. The film, *Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning*, is due in cinemas on 25 October and records a performance she describes as a joyful…

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77 Years Later, the Most Chilling Final Line in Sci-Fi History Is Still Powerful

  • Orwell’s *1984* was published 77 years ago.
  • The novel’s final line captures Winston’s complete submission.
  • Its themes of surveillance and propaganda remain influential.

George Orwell’s *1984*, published 77 years ago, remains a landmark of science fiction because of its depiction of surveillance, propaganda and state control. The article argues that its influence endures in both its ideas and its language, and singles out its final line for the emotional force with…

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The cult 2001 movie Brie Larson didn’t “have any business” even auditioning for

  • Brie Larson auditioned for Spy Kids as a child.
  • She wanted to play a child spy but did not get a part.
  • The franchise’s first three films arrived between 2001 and 2003.

Brie Larson has recalled auditioning for Spy Kids as a child, despite acknowledging she “didn’t have any business” going for the part. She wanted to play a child spy, but did not land a role in the 2001 film, which became a stylish family hit and launched a…

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