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American Film Market Expands With Launch of AFM House, Site of Its Innovation Hub (EXCLUSIVE)
The American Film Market will launch The AFM House, a new Los Angeles venue intended to expand the event’s focus on technology, innovation and changing business models in film and television. The venue matters because it creates a dedicated meeting place for industry participants to discuss developments such as artificial intelligence, theatrical exhibition and the…
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The life-changing 1964 movie that Clint Eastwood almost turned down: “A lot of irony going on”
It changed everything for him. The post The life-changing 1964 movie that Clint Eastwood almost turned down: “A lot of irony going on” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Born 99 Years Ago Today, “The Thin Man From West Plains” Who Became a Nashville Country Legend and Helped Launch Dolly Parton to Stardom
Porter Wagoner, the influential American country singer and television host known as the “Thin Man From West Plains”, was born on 12 August 1927. The article recalls his rise from local radio and regional touring to national prominence, and stresses his importance in helping introduce Dolly Parton to a mass audience, shaping one of country…
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Box Office: ‘End of Oak Street’ Targets $25 Million Debut, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to Remain No. 1
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is expected to remain the leading film at the North American box office in its third weekend, despite competition from five new nationwide releases. Warner Bros.’ science-fiction mystery “The End of Oak Street”, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, is projected to lead the newcomers with an opening of about $20…
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Action RPG Phantom Blade Zero tapped John Wick and Rogue One star Donnie Yen for its kung fu combat – his first video game role since the failed Sleeping Dogs movie
Phantom Blade Zero has enlisted actor and martial artist Donnie Yen to contribute to its kung fu combat, marking a notable collaboration between the action RPG and a performer known for films including John Wick and Rogue One. The involvement may strengthen the game’s emphasis on choreographed, cinematic martial-arts action and authenticity in its fighting…
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Fatboi Sharif & ELUCID Release New EP Invasion Body Camera
Experimental rappers Fatboi Sharif and ELUCID have released a collaborative EP, Invasion Body Camera, via Fused Arrow. The release is presented on streaming services as one continuous 12-minute track despite comprising six songs, an unconventional format that reinforces its deliberately challenging, non-playlist-oriented approach. Fatboi Sharif provides nearly all of the vocals, with one guest appearance…
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Jeremy Strong Went Full Method as Mark Zuckerberg While Filming The Social Reckoning
Jeremy Strong reportedly stayed in character as Mark Zuckerberg throughout filming Aaron Sorkin’s forthcoming film The Social Reckoning, using the Meta founder’s voice both on and off set. The account highlights Strong’s well-known method approach and suggests his performance will be a major point of interest when the film is released. In a GQ profile,…
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Sundance Dark Comedy ‘Run Amok’ Gets North American Deal With Greenwich Entertainment
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to Run Amok, a dark comedy-drama that premiered at Sundance and marks NB Mager’s feature directorial debut. The deal gives the film a planned theatrical release early next year, bringing its politically and emotionally sensitive story about a school community confronting the aftermath of a shooting to…