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Karlovy Vary Unveils KVIFF Promises Winners, Including Ukraine Film Project ‘Reminiscence’
‘Selamlik’ and ‘They Bloom at Dawn’ are among other works-in-progress winning prizes.
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Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’s’ Modern English Dialogue ‘Was a No-Brainer’ Even If ‘It Might Bite Me on the Ass’ and ‘I Was Maybe Being Naïve’
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BC. As a result, some moviegoers were surprised when the film’s various trailers let it slip that Nolan’s characters speak contemporary English dialogue in mostly American accents. The creative decision sparked intense discourse on social…
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From ‘Fart Blasters’ to Gooey Toys, ‘Minions & Monsters’ Merch Is Even More Unhinged Than the Movie
A full list of ‘Minions & Monsters’ collectibles available online, with interactive toys you won’t want to test in public, and plush toys that include some new faces.
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Marvel’s R-Rated Sequel Is an Instant Hit on Rival Streamer
Collider reports that Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel’s R-rated 2024 blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds, has become an instant hit on a rival streaming platform, quickly climbing into the Top 10. The film’s renewed popularity underlines the enduring appeal of Reynolds’ foul-mouthed antihero as fans await the character’s return in future MCU films. The article recounts how…
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‘Backrooms’ Passes $350M Globally as It Sets A24 Records in Multiple Countries
It stands as the top film for the indie studio in China, France and Taiwan.
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NDA thriller starring Rachel Zegler lands US deal with Bleecker Street
US distributor Bleecker Street has acquired the American rights to “NDA”, a psychological thriller starring Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler alongside Penn Badgley (“You”) and Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan. The film is the debut feature of writer-director Audrey Ellis Fox, whose original script appeared on the 2024 Black List, and is currently in production…
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Karlovy Vary: ‘Harold & Kumar 4’ Confirmed as Producers Weigh In on Casting Wars and the Gen Z Box Office Recovery
At the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, producer Greg Shapiro confirmed that a fourth Harold & Kumar film is in the works, with the screenplay currently being written and the original cast returning. Speaking alongside Nomadland producer Mollye Asher during the festival’s Industry Days programme, Shapiro said he hoped shooting would begin soon, offering…
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‘Enola Holmes 3’ Debuts With 20.7 Million Views in Five Days
Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix film franchise “Enola Holmes” returned with its third instalment on 1 July, drawing 20.7 million views in its first five days. The total was enough to make it the most-watched title on Netflix during the week of 29 June to 5 July, underlining the series’ continued pull for the streamer. Despite…
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The Highest-Rated Minions Movie Officially Opens With the Lowest Box Office
“Minions & Monsters”, the seventh “Despicable Me” film and third prequel in the franchise, has opened to the lowest box-office start in the series’ history, despite being its best-reviewed entry. The mismatch matters because it suggests audience appetite for the once-dominant Minions brand may be waning, even as critical acclaim reaches a franchise high. The…
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John Goodman Joins Brie Larson In Horror Thriller ‘Skeletons’ From Sony Pictures
John Goodman has joined the cast of Sony Pictures’ horror thriller Skeletons, starring alongside Brie Larson, with JT Mollner directing. The casting adds a well-known name to a project that Sony acquired worldwide rights to earlier this year, signalling continued momentum for the creature-horror film. The film is a modern take on the creature-horror genre,…