Renowned filmmaker James Cameron has thrown his support behind the proposed £750M Marlow Film Studios in Buckinghamshire, South East England. Cameron envisions the studio becoming a hub for his company Lightstorm3D, focusing on developing cutting-edge tools and technology for the film industry. Despite the potential economic benefits of the studio, the project has faced significant
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The stars of The Blair Witch Project, Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael Williams, have come together to make a public proposal to Lionsgate regarding the reboot of the franchise. They are requesting retroactive and future residual payments for their acting services in the original film. They are asking for payments equivalent to what they
The third annual Sands International Film Festival, curated by Ania Trzebiatowska, has kicked off in the charming town of St Andrews, Scotland. Trzebiatowska, who is also a full-time programmer at Sundance, has put together a diverse lineup of fiction and non-fiction titles for the festival. This year’s event promises to be a unique blend of
Recent rumors swirling around Hollywood have revealed that Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been engaged in discussions with Apollo Global Management regarding a potential acquisition of Paramount. This news comes as a surprise to many, especially given the past speculations about Sony being a target for acquisition itself. However, it is important to
Brian Cox recently expressed his strong disapproval of Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. Cox went as far as to label Phoenix’s performance as “terrible” and “appalling.” He criticized Phoenix’s acting choices and even suggested that he would have played the role better himself. Cox’s harsh critique raises questions about the
Zendaya’s involvement in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers goes beyond just acting, as she also took on the role of a producer in the film written by Justin Kuritzkes. During the LA premiere, Zendaya expressed her admiration for Guadagnino’s brilliance, noting his deep understanding of characters and the human experience. She highlighted the director’s ability to grasp
Film Independent recently announced the screenwriters selected for the 26th edition of its Screenwriting Lab. This program aims to provide individualized story and career development for screenwriters with fiction feature scripts. The selected fellows will have the opportunity to workshop their projects under the guidance of experienced creative advisors. The screenwriters chosen for this year’s
At the recent 2024 Writers Guild Awards, Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” emerged as the standout winners. Payne managed to secure a victory for Original Screenplay, a sweet redemption after losing out on the Oscar to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall.” Jefferson, on the other hand,
The entertainment industry lost a talented actor with the passing of Ron Thompson in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Thompson’s career was marked by his versatility, from his role in Ralph Bakshi’s American Pop to his portrayal of Detective Nopke in the TV series Baretta in the 1970s. Thompson’s journey in show business
Ryan Paevey, known for his role as Nathan West on General Hospital, recently made a surprising announcement that he may take a break from filming in 2024. In a candid post on social media, Paevey expressed his disillusionment with the entertainment industry, citing the prevalence of fake friends and empty promises. Paevey revealed that the