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‘To Be Ordinary’ Review: A Compassionate, Even-Handed Taiwanese Family Melodrama

  • A crash changes the lives of a Taiwanese family for 11 years.
  • The drama follows the family’s struggles and adjustments.
  • The driver’s support complicates the film’s view of responsibility.

A traffic accident leaves 22-year-old Taiwanese student Yu-jie unable to walk, but “To Be Ordinary” focuses on how the event reshapes his whole family over the following 11 years. Director Lee Yun Chan’s drama matters for its compassionate, even-handed portrait of disability, family strain and the lasting consequences…

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2026’s ‘Coraline’ Replacement Is Officially Invading Homes

  • *Other Mommy* opened with $27.8 million in the US.
  • 4K and Blu-ray pre-orders are available.
  • Critics have rated the film poorly.

Horror film *Other Mommy*, starring Jessica Chastain, opened at number one in the US box office with $27.8 million domestically. Its success has prompted pre-orders for 4K, Blu-ray and steelbook editions, though no release date or bonus features have been announced. Based on Josh Malerman’s 2024 novel *Incidents…

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Academy executives to discuss global cinema and distribution in Tokyo

  • The Tokyo festival will host Academy executives for a two-day programme.
  • Bill Kramer will receive a global cinema leadership award.
  • Kramer and Toho’s Hiro Matsuoka will discuss cinema’s future.

The Tokyo International Film Festival will host a two-day “Academy in Tokyo” programme, bringing senior Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences executives to Japan. The events will highlight the Oscars and the Academy’s international work, while opening discussion on how cinema and film distribution may evolve. On…

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Academy CEO Bill Kramer to Head to Tokyo for Leadership Award and Onstage Summit With Toho Boss Matsuoka Hiro

  • Bill Kramer will receive a Tokyo festival leadership award.
  • He will discuss global cinema with Toho chief Matsuoka Hiro.
  • Free public events require advance reservations.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer will visit Asia for the first time later this month, receiving a leadership award at the Tokyo International Film Festival and taking part in public discussions with Academy colleagues and Toho chief Matsuoka Hiro. The visit highlights the Academy’s international work and creates a…

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FBI Adds Ex-Bellum Entertainment CEO To Most Wanted Fraudsters List; Offering $150K Reward For Info On Fugitive Mary Carole McDonnell

  • FBI seeks information on former Bellum CEO Mary Carole McDonnell.
  • She is accused of defrauding banks of more than $29 million.
  • A $150,000 reward is offered for information leading to her arrest and conviction.

Former Bellum Entertainment chief executive Mary Carole McDonnell has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list, as authorities seek information leading to her arrest and conviction. She is accused of defrauding California banks of more than $29 million, and the case draws attention to alleged financial…

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The 2002 movie Chris Rock only made for the money: “You live and you learn”

  • Rock called *Bad Company* his only film made for money.
  • He said he took the role for the wrong reasons.
  • The film’s release was delayed after 11 September.

Chris Rock said that *Bad Company* (2002) was the only film he made purely for the money, and that he regretted taking the role for the wrong reasons. His comments reflect his preference for finding well-written parts, whatever their size, rather than pursuing a starring role at any…

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DC Studios Co-Boss Peter Safran Reaffirms Franchise Slate After Skydance Acquisition

  • Safran says DC’s planned slate will continue under Skydance.
  • David Ellison supports the studio’s long-term vision.
  • *Clayface* reflects DC’s range of genres and budgets.

DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran says the studio will continue with its planned slate after Warner Bros. was acquired by Skydance. He said Skydance chief David Ellison was complimentary and wants to provide the resources for the existing long-term vision, signalling continuity for upcoming DC projects. Safran described…

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7 Reasons Why ‘Infinity War’ is the Best Avengers Movie

  • Infinity War balances a vast cast and large-scale action.
  • Its heroes get meaningful moments, even in supporting roles.
  • Thanos’s quest for the Infinity Stones drives the story.

Avengers: Infinity War is argued to be the strongest Avengers film, despite the challenge of bringing so many characters and large-scale action together. The article credits directors Joe and Anthony Russo with balancing a sprawling cast and making the film’s spectacle serve its story. It highlights how even…

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‘Doctor Who’ Showrunner Officially Confirms Cancelled Plans for Sci-Fi Spin-Off

  • Davies says the Disney+ deal’s end halted spin-off plans.
  • A sequel would have centred on a US president taking over a Moon base.
  • The project has no official announcement or release date.

Russell T. Davies has revealed that plans for further Doctor Who spin-offs were dropped after the franchise’s Disney+ partnership ended. The proposed follow-up to The War Between the Land and the Sea would have explored a conflict on a Moon base, but it was never officially announced and…

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Mini Review: Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (PS5) – An All-Time Great Movie Tie-In Gets a Fresh Lick of Paint

  • The 2010 Toy Story game gets a PS5 remaster.
  • Eight varied levels feature Woody, Buzz and Jessie.
  • Toy Box adds quests and extensive town customisation.

Toy Story 3 Complete Edition brings the well-regarded 2010 movie tie-in to PS5 with a visual upgrade, showing that the game remains enjoyable 16 years later. Its mix of platforming and a sizeable town-building mode gives the remaster appeal beyond nostalgia. Players can switch between Woody, Buzz and…

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