An event that was meant to be a pre-planned “controlled explosion” on an east London film set took a disastrous turn near The O2 arena in Silvertown. The London Fire Brigade reported that the fire, which followed the controlled explosion, quickly spiraled “out of control,” causing significant damage to the surrounding area. According to the
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The upcoming documentary film, “Winning Is Everything, Stupid,” directed by Matt Tyrnauer, focuses on the life and career of James Carville, a prominent Democratic political consultant. Known for his work during Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign and coining the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” Carville has been a key figure in shaping American politics. The film
Charli XCX, the Grammy-nominated pop sensation, has just signed on to her second live-action role in the upcoming thriller film, “I Want Your Sex.” This film, directed by Gregg Araki, will also star Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. Details about Charli XCX’s role in the film have not been released yet. “I Want Your Sex”
The 2024 Venice Film Festival started with the highly anticipated Tim Burton-Michael Keaton sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This film is the opening feature of the 81st edition, which will run until September 7 on the Lido. While the festival lineup includes a variety of world premieres, including works from renowned directors such as Todd Phillips, Pedro
Pressman Film has announced their collaboration with Toronto-based collective shy kids in producing their first scripted feature film, AUTOBiOGRAPHY. This innovative project is set to explore themes of technological consciousness and self-discovery in a unique and compelling way. Alexander Weinstein, known for his work on A24’s After Yang, is on board to write the screenplay
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has made headlines with his upcoming epic film, Megalopolis, due to the casting choices he made. He intentionally sought out actors who had been “canceled” at some point in their careers in order to avoid being labeled as just another “woke Hollywood production.” Despite facing criticism and controversy leading up to
Quentin Tarantino, the renowned director, recently shared his views on the challenges of concluding a trilogy in a way that satisfies the audience. He emphasized the significance of maintaining a cohesive vision throughout the three installments to deliver a truly impactful cinematic experience. Drawing inspiration from the Dollars Trilogy directed by Sergio Leone and starring
The 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards took place in Beverly Hills and recognized outstanding filming locations that contributed to the success of international features, television shows, and commercials. Among the winners were Oppenheimer and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. These locations were praised for setting the tone and enhancing the narrative of the projects
Isabela Merced’s performance in Alien: Romulus may have left audiences impressed, but what many may not realize is the intriguing connection between her character, Kay, and an upcoming project. Director Fede Álvarez recently revealed that Merced’s pregnant character in Alien: Romulus was actually inspired by the character Dina from The Last of Us video game,
The upcoming film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s first novel, A Pale View of Hills, is set to be a groundbreaking collaboration between GAGA Corporation, Bunbuku from Japan, and Number 9 Films from the U.K. The film is already in production and is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2025. This highly anticipated movie