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30 Years Later, a ’90s Cult Classic Adventure Is Officially Getting a Remake
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo — best known for their Marvel films, including the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday — have officially been tapped to produce a remake of the 1993 Warner Bros. adventure Free Willy. The news matters because it marks the acclaimed filmmaking duo attaching their name to reviving a beloved 1990s family classic, more…
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Noomi Rapace & More Join Amazon MGM Studios’ Arnold Schwarzenegger & Liam Hemsworth Action Pic ‘The Kellys’
Amazon MGM Studios and Thunder Road have added seven cast members to their action film “The Kellys”, which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth. The newcomers — Noomi Rapace, Ron Funches, Michael Biehn, Roland Møller, Laz Alonso, Basil Eidenbenz and Dan Fogler — join a project that marks another high-profile studio effort to draw talent…
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The Hunger Games movies are coming back to theaters ahead of Sunrise on the Reaping
The full Hunger Games film series is returning to cinemas this summer via Fathom Events, ahead of the release of the next prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, in November. The limited run offers fans a chance to revisit the franchise on the big screen and rekindle interest before the new instalment arrives. The event runs…
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Captain America Officially Returns to Boston This August
Chris Evans, the Boston-born Marvel star best known for playing Captain America, will make his first-ever convention appearance in his home state of Massachusetts at Fan Expo Boston this August. The event marks a notable homecoming for the actor, who was born in the city and grew up in nearby Sudbury, and it offers local…
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Jelly Roll Was Once Gifted a Truck by a Fellow Artist During a Challenging Time
Rapper Yelawolf has revealed that he once gave country star Jelly Roll a brand-new pickup truck during a difficult period in the singer’s life. Speaking on Taste of Country Nights, Yelawolf described how the pair’s long friendship included taking Jelly Roll on tour as an opening act and stepping in with practical help when he…
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Trevor Donovan Signs To Play Time-Traveling Cowboy In ‘The Devil’s Train’
Actor Trevor Donovan has signed on to lead Jack Gill’s action-sci-fi-Western film The Devil’s Train, playing Hondo, a Hollywood stuntman who leads a double life as a time-travelling cowboy. The casting matters as it pairs a physically committed lead — Donovan intends to perform most of his own stunts — with veteran stunt coordinator Gill…
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Karlovy Vary: Juliette Binoche Revisits Her Oscar Upset — and Teases Her Next Move
At the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, French actress Juliette Binoche took part in a packed on-stage talk reflecting on her career and future plans. The occasion marks her receipt on Saturday of the festival’s highest honour, the Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema. Most notably, Binoche revealed…
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Emily Ratajkowski Book ‘Mother F*cker’ Sells For Seven Figures To Penguin Press
Emily Ratajkowski has signed a seven-figure deal with Penguin Press for her next book, titled Mother F*cker, reportedly securing the agreement after a 12-way bidding war. The deal marks the model, actor and podcaster’s return to publishing following her 2021 New York Times bestseller, My Body, and signals continued demand for her writing on themes…
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‘Free Willy’ Reimagining Set at Warner Bros., Russo Bros’ AGBO (Exclusive)
Warner Bros. and AGBO, the production company run by Anthony and Joe Russo, are teaming up on a reimagining of the 1993 family adventure film Free Willy. Screenwriters Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett have been hired to write the script, bringing the story of a troubled boy who bonds with a captive orca to…
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The “incredibly phony” 1997 sci-fi movie John Carpenter loved anyway: “It’s so outrageous”
This article from Far Out Magazine discusses horror and science-fiction director John Carpenter’s affection for a 1997 sci-fi film that he reportedly regarded as “incredibly phony” and “outrageous”, yet enjoyed regardless. The piece frames the story around the idea that a film’s technical or tonal implausibility need not prevent even an acclaimed filmmaker from admiring…