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China Box Office: Crime Procedural ‘Traces of Justice’ Leads National Day Frame

  • "Traces of Justice" earns $31.2m over National Day weekend to top China box office
  • Comedy and war films follow in second and third places
  • Year-to-date revenue down 29.7% compared with 2025

Crime procedural drama "Traces of Justice" dominated mainland China's box office during the National Day weekend, earning RMB208.9 million ($31.2 million) over three days and accumulating $41.8 million since its 1 October release. Directed by Chen Sicheng and starring Zhang Yi, the period crime drama appeals to audiences…

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‘Iron Boy’ movie review: A straightforward and gorgeously animated watercolour coming-of-age story

  • Semi-autobiographical film explores a boy's struggle with physical disability on a rural French farm.
  • Hand-drawn watercolour animation technique distinguishes Iron Boy from contemporary CGI-heavy animated films.
  • Review notes film sensitively explores family dynamics but lacks surprising narrative revelations.

Louis Clichy's semi-autobiographical animated film Iron Boy tells the coming-of-age story of an 11-year-old boy struggling with physical disability whilst growing up on a rural French farm. The film is notable for its hand-drawn animation using traditional ink-brush techniques, showcasing the visual artistry of a medium that has…

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‘Lanterns’ Ending Explained: How the Finale Sets Up John Stewart in ‘Man of Tomorrow’

  • Kerry killed Hal to protect Noah’s secret.
  • Noah gives up Sinestro’s Lantern and chooses football.
  • John takes the Lantern and Hal’s ring, setting up a future conflict.

The finale of *Lanterns* reveals that Kerry Kane shot Hal Jordan after he discovered her son Noah was a human-Manhunter hybrid and feared what Noah might do. It also points to a larger conflict in the DC Universe, as John Stewart takes possession of a fear-tainted Lantern and…

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Wes Henderson ousted from distilling firm amid hidden camera allegations

  • Bourbon CEO secretly placed 40 hidden cameras at two homes
  • Family discovered footage allegedly showing intimate acts and minors
  • Executive removed from all positions as authorities investigate

Wes Henderson, a 60-year-old bourbon magnate and American Whiskey Hall of Fame member, has been ousted as CEO of TKC Distilling following allegations from family members that he secretly filmed them with hidden cameras. The family claims Henderson placed the cameras at his Florida vacation home and Kentucky…

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One of the Biggest Disaster Movies Ever Is Officially Changing Streamers Next Month

  • *2012* is now streaming on Starz.
  • The film earned $757 million worldwide.
  • *Moonfall* grossed $67 million on a $150 million budget.

Roland Emmerich’s 2009 disaster film *2012* has been added to Starz, giving the blockbuster a new streaming home. Its arrival renews attention on one of Emmerich’s biggest hits, a film built around fears that the world would end in 2012. Starring John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Amanda Peet,…

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Samjad’s Half offers grounded vampire action after Blade remake cancellation

  • Indian vampire action film Half delivers grounded fights the cancelled Blade remake never will.
  • Director Samjad used retro techniques and unique half-vampire mythology to create his vision.
  • Production survived 56°C desert heat, equipment-destroying storms, and mid-shoot war evacuation.

Indian director Samjad's new film "Half" offers fans a raw, grounded vampire action thriller where the cancelled Marvel "Blade" remake left a void. The film follows twin half-vampires who survive a brutal roadside attack and embark on vengeance, featuring kinetic choreography by the fight coordinator behind "The Raid…

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25 Years Later, Ridley Scott’s Most Controversial Thriller Is Officially Free on Youtube

  • Ridley Scott’s *Hannibal* is free to watch on YouTube.
  • The film adapted Thomas Harris’s controversial 1999 sequel.
  • Julianne Moore replaced Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling.

Ridley Scott’s 2001 film *Hannibal* is now free to watch on YouTube. The article argues that the adaptation faced a difficult task because Thomas Harris’s 1999 sequel was already divisive, particularly over its ending, which turns Clarice Starling’s relationship with Hannibal Lecter into a romance after she is…

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‘Ba’s Book’ Director Uncovers Father’s Secrets Over Vietnam War, Revolutionary Iran Upbringing

  • Ashley Duong adapts her father’s memoir into a hybrid film.
  • The film explores family secrets shaped by war and displacement.
  • Relatives help recreate the family’s past in Vietnam.

Ashley Duong has turned her father Anh’s memoir about growing up amid the Vietnam War and revolutionary Iran into *Ba’s Book*, a hybrid documentary and drama. The film matters to her family because it brings painful memories and long-held secrets into the open, including the distress of Anh…

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The 2002 movie Tom Hardy was “terrified” of making: “Genuinely out of my depth”

  • Tom Hardy felt terrified filming Star Trek: Nemesis at 25 with minimal experience.
  • He feared his on-camera nervousness would expose his lack of preparation.
  • Co-stars had conflicting memories: Stewart recalled isolation, Perlman remembered warmth and bonding.

Tom Hardy was cast as the villain Shinzon in Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) at just 25 years old, with only minimal film experience under his belt. He felt terrified on the $60 million set and openly admitted to struggling with imposter syndrome, telling Total Film that "the camera…

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John Cena’s Hollywood warmth contrasts with loyalty to Vince McMahon

  • John Cena says he will not disown his friendship with Vince McMahon.
  • McMahon denies allegations made in lawsuits, including by Janel Grant.
  • Cena’s loyalty may complicate his carefully built Hollywood image.

John Cena has built a Hollywood career by playing amiable, often foolish characters with warmth, while maintaining a close connection to professional wrestling. The article explores whether his loyalty to WWE and its former boss, Vince McMahon, could damage his public image, given the serious allegations against McMahon.…

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