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Jeremy Piven (Entourage), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Nick Wechsler (The Boys), Anthony Ingruber (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Aaron Glenane (Danger Close), Carlos Sanson Jr (Legacies), Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2), Adolphus Waylee (Nautilus), Richard Brancatisano (The Messenger), Marcus Johnson (Talk to Me), and Jake Ryan have all signed on to star in writer/director Luke Sparke’s sci-fi horror film Primitive War, Deadline reports. An adaptation of Ethan Pettus’ sci-fi military book series, the film will be set during the Vietnam War and feature American soldiers facing off with dinosaurs!
The story follows an elite recon unit known as the Vulture Squad. In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War they are sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. Dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles.
The story follows an elite recon unit known as the Vulture Squad. In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War they are sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. Dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles.
- 3/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Writer/Director Luke Sparke is adapting author Ethan Pettus’ sci-fi military novel Primitive War, pitting soldiers against dinosaurs…in 1968?! Per Deadline, the sci-fi horror film is lining up a rather robust cast.
Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer, Ryan Kwanten and Nick Wechsler (“The Boys“) are set to headline Primitive War.
The dino horror film follows “an elite recon unit known as the Vulture Squad, who, in 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War that is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. Dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles.”
Anthony Ingruber, Aaron Glenane, Carlos Sanson Jr, Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2), Adolphus Waylee (Nautilus), Richard Brancatisano (The Messenger), Marcus Johnson and Jake Ryan also star.
“I was captivated by the imagery surrounding Ethan’s book and the story it told. I’ve worked hard...
Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer, Ryan Kwanten and Nick Wechsler (“The Boys“) are set to headline Primitive War.
The dino horror film follows “an elite recon unit known as the Vulture Squad, who, in 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War that is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. Dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles.”
Anthony Ingruber, Aaron Glenane, Carlos Sanson Jr, Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2), Adolphus Waylee (Nautilus), Richard Brancatisano (The Messenger), Marcus Johnson and Jake Ryan also star.
“I was captivated by the imagery surrounding Ethan’s book and the story it told. I’ve worked hard...
- 3/27/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Exclusive: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer, SAG Award Nominee Ryan Kwanten and Nick Wechsler are set to headline Primitive War, Luke Sparke’s sci-fi horror adaptation of Ethan Pettus’ sci-fi military book series.
The film also includes actors Anthony Ingruber, Aaron Glenane, Carlos Sanson Jr, Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2), Adolphus Waylee (Nautilus), Richard Brancatisano, Marcus Johnson and Jake Ryan.
Primitive War follows an elite recon unit known as the Vulture Squad. In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War they are sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone.
The film also includes actors Anthony Ingruber, Aaron Glenane, Carlos Sanson Jr, Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2), Adolphus Waylee (Nautilus), Richard Brancatisano, Marcus Johnson and Jake Ryan.
Primitive War follows an elite recon unit known as the Vulture Squad. In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War they are sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone.
- 3/27/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
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Stars: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Ari McCarthy | Written by Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson, Danny Philippou | Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.
After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).
When the teens attend a...
Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.
After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).
When the teens attend a...
- 10/20/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
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To celebrate the release of Talk To Me on limited edition, two-disc 4K and Blu-Ray steelbook and on separate 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD on 23rd October, we are giving away Blu-Rays to 2 lucky winners!
Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk To Me is the best reviewed and most talked about horror of 2023 and was Altitude’s biggest opening film when it was released in UK & Irish cinemas on 28 July.
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
The 4K and Blu Ray editions are packed with over two hours of extras including Directors’ Commentary, Two Behind the Scenes featurettes, Deleted Scenes and Cast and Crew Interviews.
Cast: Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson
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Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk To Me is the best reviewed and most talked about horror of 2023 and was Altitude’s biggest opening film when it was released in UK & Irish cinemas on 28 July.
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
The 4K and Blu Ray editions are packed with over two hours of extras including Directors’ Commentary, Two Behind the Scenes featurettes, Deleted Scenes and Cast and Crew Interviews.
Cast: Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson
Make sure you are following...
- 10/3/2023
- by Competitions
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“Talk to Me” has horror fans talking… about how much it scared them and of a certain scene that reminded them of a pivotal moment in another A24 movie, “Hereditary.”
The debut film from Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou is about a group of friends who discover they can conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand. Their favorite new pastime, unfortunately, also unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
TheWrap’s critic Tomris Laffly called it “an honest-to-god horror movie with genuine scares” in her review. It currently has a 94% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Here’s everything you need to know about the R-rated movie.
When Does ‘Talk to Me’ Come Out?
“Talk to Me” was released by A24 on July 28 exclusively in theaters. Check your local listings.
Is ‘Talk to Me’ Streaming?
“Talk to Me” is not yet available on streaming.
What Is ‘Talk to Me’ About?
A group of high school friends,...
The debut film from Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou is about a group of friends who discover they can conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand. Their favorite new pastime, unfortunately, also unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
TheWrap’s critic Tomris Laffly called it “an honest-to-god horror movie with genuine scares” in her review. It currently has a 94% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Here’s everything you need to know about the R-rated movie.
When Does ‘Talk to Me’ Come Out?
“Talk to Me” was released by A24 on July 28 exclusively in theaters. Check your local listings.
Is ‘Talk to Me’ Streaming?
“Talk to Me” is not yet available on streaming.
What Is ‘Talk to Me’ About?
A group of high school friends,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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Even while summer box office conversations are currently being dominated by Greta Gerwig’s pink feminist utopia “Barbie” and the Christopher Nolan historical thriller “Oppenheimer,” A24 and horror-heads will not be left out of the conversation. The independent studio recently released its latest film, the supernatural horror movie “Talk to Me,” a welcome relief for those ready to skip ahead to Spooky Season.
The feature debut of Australian YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, “Talk to Me” centers on a group of friends who discovers how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
The feature stars Sophia Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Alexandria Steffensen, Marcus Johnson, Sunny Johnson, and Ari McCarthy.
Upon release, “Talk to Me” has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 195 critical reviews on the aggregate,...
The feature debut of Australian YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, “Talk to Me” centers on a group of friends who discovers how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
The feature stars Sophia Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Alexandria Steffensen, Marcus Johnson, Sunny Johnson, and Ari McCarthy.
Upon release, “Talk to Me” has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 195 critical reviews on the aggregate,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
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Plot: A group of Australian teens use an embalmed hand to communicate with the dead.
Review: If there’s one thing you can rely on in horror movies is that a group of hard-partying teens are typically doomed. The kids in Talk to Me are a pretty mixed-up bunch, with them making an ill-advised decision to use an embalmed hand which allows them to host a spirit as long as they are in contact with the hand. The rule is if they have you for more than ninety seconds, you might be stuck with the spirit, and if you die with the spirit still in you, they have you forever. So why do the kids keep playing with the undead? Because apparently, being possessed feels fantastic, even if you lose all control and do messed-up things such as, in one moment, French kissing a dog.
Of course, you can bet that before long,...
Review: If there’s one thing you can rely on in horror movies is that a group of hard-partying teens are typically doomed. The kids in Talk to Me are a pretty mixed-up bunch, with them making an ill-advised decision to use an embalmed hand which allows them to host a spirit as long as they are in contact with the hand. The rule is if they have you for more than ninety seconds, you might be stuck with the spirit, and if you die with the spirit still in you, they have you forever. So why do the kids keep playing with the undead? Because apparently, being possessed feels fantastic, even if you lose all control and do messed-up things such as, in one moment, French kissing a dog.
Of course, you can bet that before long,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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As the Summer is reaching its final weeks are you looking for a super cool fun activity that will take your big late-night party to another level? Sure, “Spin the Bottle” and “Five Minutes in Heaven” are a bit of naughty fun, but where’s the danger? There’s certainly none in the classic board games (moving an icon from one square to the next) or the variations of pantomime. Aha, there’s the creepy ole’ Ouija board, but that’s too old-fashioned. Perhaps that’s why the kids in this flick from “down under” have come up with something that’s more of a direct “channel” to the “other side”. Plus it’s got a limited length, so it makes for an ideal online video. Now once the needed props are set up, the participants only need to recall a couple of commands, beginning with “Talk To Me”. Then watch out!
- 7/28/2023
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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This article contains spoilers for "Talk to Me."
Loss and grief bring a lot of changes to one's life, more than it may initially appear. It's a personal, grim reminder of the final destination that awaits us all, a full-on wake-up call that it can and will happen to you. As much as a death by natural causes hangs over every human being, the specter of unnatural death looms even larger; not just for reasons of unfairness, but because it implies an additional amount of pain and suffering coming along with it.
Thus, it's a natural impulse for most people (and especially young people) to not so much confront their fears but to dismiss, belittle and mock them, in the hopes that they'll be sufficiently diminished. In YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou's debut feature, "Talk to Me," the world of the dead is treated as something to be laughed at,...
Loss and grief bring a lot of changes to one's life, more than it may initially appear. It's a personal, grim reminder of the final destination that awaits us all, a full-on wake-up call that it can and will happen to you. As much as a death by natural causes hangs over every human being, the specter of unnatural death looms even larger; not just for reasons of unfairness, but because it implies an additional amount of pain and suffering coming along with it.
Thus, it's a natural impulse for most people (and especially young people) to not so much confront their fears but to dismiss, belittle and mock them, in the hopes that they'll be sufficiently diminished. In YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou's debut feature, "Talk to Me," the world of the dead is treated as something to be laughed at,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
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“Talk to Me” (2022) is an Australian supernatural horror movie directed by the brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, starring Sophie Wilde, Joe Bird and Alexandra Jensen among others.
The Premise
When a group of friends stumble upon the ability to summon spirits using a preserved hand, they become captivated by the newfound excitement. However, their fascination takes a dark turn when one of them takes it too far and crosses a dangerous line.
Sophie Wilde in Talk to Me (2022) What We Expect
Horror fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating the Philippou brothers’ first stab at a full-length feature. The movie is being compared to classics like “The Evil Dead” and “Poltergeist” in terms of building a mood of inescapable terror. A24 has gained a reputation for crafting and distributing thought-provoking movies, and in the horror genre it has been behind masterpieces like “Hereditary” “Midsommar” and “The Witch”. With “Talk to Me...
The Premise
When a group of friends stumble upon the ability to summon spirits using a preserved hand, they become captivated by the newfound excitement. However, their fascination takes a dark turn when one of them takes it too far and crosses a dangerous line.
Sophie Wilde in Talk to Me (2022) What We Expect
Horror fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating the Philippou brothers’ first stab at a full-length feature. The movie is being compared to classics like “The Evil Dead” and “Poltergeist” in terms of building a mood of inescapable terror. A24 has gained a reputation for crafting and distributing thought-provoking movies, and in the horror genre it has been behind masterpieces like “Hereditary” “Midsommar” and “The Witch”. With “Talk to Me...
- 7/25/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
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RackaRacka film-makers Michael and Danny Philippou let rip in their feature debut about suburban teens and an occult craze
The Philippou brothers, Michael and Danny, are young film-makers from Adelaide who started as production runners on Australian horror classic The Babadook and achieved a cult following for their film spoofs on YouTube under the handle RackaRacka; now with their debut feature they’ve let rip with a blast of wild punk energy and gleeful anarchy with this terrific scary movie. The opening party scene on its own has more voltage than a lot of horror movies, or any kind of movie. If the Sex Pistols ever directed a version of The Monkey’s Paw, it might look like this: a chilling adventure under which there is, however, an undertow of pathos, its title an ironic twist on the emotional pain involved in not talking about your feelings.
Sophie Wilde plays Mia,...
The Philippou brothers, Michael and Danny, are young film-makers from Adelaide who started as production runners on Australian horror classic The Babadook and achieved a cult following for their film spoofs on YouTube under the handle RackaRacka; now with their debut feature they’ve let rip with a blast of wild punk energy and gleeful anarchy with this terrific scary movie. The opening party scene on its own has more voltage than a lot of horror movies, or any kind of movie. If the Sex Pistols ever directed a version of The Monkey’s Paw, it might look like this: a chilling adventure under which there is, however, an undertow of pathos, its title an ironic twist on the emotional pain involved in not talking about your feelings.
Sophie Wilde plays Mia,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
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Stars: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Ari McCarthy | Written by Bill Hinzman, Daley Pearson, Danny Philippou | Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.
After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).
When the teens attend a...
Adelaide teens take an occult party game too far in this terrific debut from Australian YouTube celebrities (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou. Inventive, creepy and confidently directed, it’s one of the best horror films of the year.
After a deeply disturbing prologue, shot in an impressive single take, the film centres on Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s grown more and more distant from her father (Marcus Johnson) since the traumatic loss of her mother, two years previously. Accordingly, Mia spends most of her time at her best friend Jade’s (Alexandra Jensen) house, which is slightly awkward, because Jade is dating Mia’s ex-boyfriend, Daniel (Otis Dhanji).
When the teens attend a...
- 7/7/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
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If the first episode of Kyle Bradstreet’s Secret Invasion has taught us anything, it’s to trust no one. With shocking Skrull reveals and even more shocking deaths, the six-episode series got off to a flying start as a loose adaptation of the 2008 comic series and a long-awaited standalone story for Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury.
Hopefully taking some of the secrets out of Secret Invasion, fans are hoping to find out more about Nicholas J. Fury. It took the Marvel Cinematic Universe 11 years to tell us how Fury ended up with his signature eyepatch in Captain Marvel, and with a convenient 30-year gap between that adventure and the events of Secret Invasion, there are plenty of gaps to fill in – even with him being a pile of dust for five of them.
The Tragic Past of Nick Fury
Fans already have a tragic theory that Fury’s...
Hopefully taking some of the secrets out of Secret Invasion, fans are hoping to find out more about Nicholas J. Fury. It took the Marvel Cinematic Universe 11 years to tell us how Fury ended up with his signature eyepatch in Captain Marvel, and with a convenient 30-year gap between that adventure and the events of Secret Invasion, there are plenty of gaps to fill in – even with him being a pile of dust for five of them.
The Tragic Past of Nick Fury
Fans already have a tragic theory that Fury’s...
- 6/23/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
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A24 has revealed a full trailer for the horror from brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, ‘Talk To Me.’
The movie begins when a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
From directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Sophia Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.
Also in trailers – “Hit it…” John Cena and Jackie Chan star in trailer for ‘Hidden Strike’
The horror hits cinemas on July 28th.
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The movie begins when a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
From directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Sophia Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.
Also in trailers – “Hit it…” John Cena and Jackie Chan star in trailer for ‘Hidden Strike’
The horror hits cinemas on July 28th.
The post Ominous new trailer creeps in for A24 horror ‘Talk To Me’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 6/7/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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"I let you in... I let you in..." A24 has debuted a second official trailer for the indie horror favorite Talk to Me, made by the Australian brothers known as "RackaRacka" on YouTube. It played to rave reviews at both the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals this year, after first premiering in Australia late last year. This is a much better trailer, setting up what should be one of the big horror hits of the year. When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new "thrill," until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. The film stars Sophie Wilde as Mia, Joe Bird as Riley, plus Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio. I'm a big fan of this one, and I'm waiting for it to open...
- 6/6/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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A24 has debuted the first trailer for the horror from brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, ‘Talk To Me.’
The movie begins when a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
From directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Sophia Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.
Also in trailers – “This is a new beginning…” Teaser trailer drops for ‘Star Wars’ series ‘Ahsoka’
The horror hits cinemas on July 28th
The post Trailer drops for A24 horror ‘Talk to Me’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
The movie begins when a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
From directors Danny and Michael Philippou, the film stars Sophia Wilde, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio.
Also in trailers – “This is a new beginning…” Teaser trailer drops for ‘Star Wars’ series ‘Ahsoka’
The horror hits cinemas on July 28th
The post Trailer drops for A24 horror ‘Talk to Me’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 4/12/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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"What if we opened the door, but we didn't shut it?" A24 has unveiled the first official US trailer for the indie horror hit called Talk to Me, made by the Australian brothers known as "RackaRacka" on YouTube. It played to rave reviews at both the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals this year, after first premiering in Australia late last year. This is going to be the next big horror hit! And it has A24 behind it! When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new "thrill," until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Yes this gets super creepy. The film stars Sophie Wilde as Mia, Joe Bird as Riley, Alexandra Jensen, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Zoe Terakes, and Chris Alosio. I'm glad this doesn't give away too much, setting...
- 4/11/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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Supernatural horror was a hit at Sundance in January.
Bankside Films has sold all worldwide territories on Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s Sundance title Talk To Me.
Deals on the genre film have now been sealed with Gaga (Japan), Neo (Greece), Sun Distribution, PVR (India), Prima Cinema (Indonesia), Gsc Movies (Malaysia), 888 Films International (the Philippines), The Shaw Organisation (Singapore), Vertigo, Independenta (Romania), Lev Cinemas (Israel), Empire (South Africa), BirFilm (Turkey), Btv Media Group (Bulgaria) and Penny Black Media (airlines).
Talk To Me follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill,...
Bankside Films has sold all worldwide territories on Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s Sundance title Talk To Me.
Deals on the genre film have now been sealed with Gaga (Japan), Neo (Greece), Sun Distribution, PVR (India), Prima Cinema (Indonesia), Gsc Movies (Malaysia), 888 Films International (the Philippines), The Shaw Organisation (Singapore), Vertigo, Independenta (Romania), Lev Cinemas (Israel), Empire (South Africa), BirFilm (Turkey), Btv Media Group (Bulgaria) and Penny Black Media (airlines).
Talk To Me follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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Xogenesys, Primus 7, and Try Again lead a forthcoming array of titles aimed at comics, anime, and manga fans
Los Angeles, CA – Noir Caesar Entertainment, a black-owned indie creative company that supports and nourishes content from marginalized communities across various media, announces the forthcoming release of manga-inspired graphic novels to be published in an initiative powered by the iconic publishing brand, Tokyopop, beginning this summer.
Utilizing Tokyopop’s extensive channel distribution network, digital marketing resources, and production expertise, Noir Caesar kicks off this collaboration with the print and digital release in July of the coming-of-age martial arts drama, Xogenasys, and the sci-fi adventure, Primus 7. This will be followed in August by the launch of the gritty crime and redemption saga, Try Again. Additional new titles will be announced for release by Noir Caesar and Tokyopop in coming months.
Noir Caesar Entertainment was founded by self-proclaimed “blerd,” pro athlete, and entrepreneur, Johnny O’Bryant,...
Los Angeles, CA – Noir Caesar Entertainment, a black-owned indie creative company that supports and nourishes content from marginalized communities across various media, announces the forthcoming release of manga-inspired graphic novels to be published in an initiative powered by the iconic publishing brand, Tokyopop, beginning this summer.
Utilizing Tokyopop’s extensive channel distribution network, digital marketing resources, and production expertise, Noir Caesar kicks off this collaboration with the print and digital release in July of the coming-of-age martial arts drama, Xogenasys, and the sci-fi adventure, Primus 7. This will be followed in August by the launch of the gritty crime and redemption saga, Try Again. Additional new titles will be announced for release by Noir Caesar and Tokyopop in coming months.
Noir Caesar Entertainment was founded by self-proclaimed “blerd,” pro athlete, and entrepreneur, Johnny O’Bryant,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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There’s a stabbing, a violent suicide and a disturbing accident involving kangaroo roadkill in the opening minutes of Talk to Me, and from there, the adrenaline rush of this nightmarish collision of the living and the dead rarely lets up. Having made a name for themselves with the online comic horror and action content of their RackaRacka YouTube channel, Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou vault into features with assurance and imagination, cooking up gut-wrenching thrills that deftly tap into their own background as viral-video sensations. Acquired out of Sundance by A24, the film is thematically a bit thin but doesn’t stint on genuine scares, intensity or revulsion.
About that opening — Dp Aaron McLisky displays eye-catching skills with a tracking shot that follows a young man through a crowded party to a locked bedroom door. His shouts all but drowned by thumping techno music, he breaks down...
About that opening — Dp Aaron McLisky displays eye-catching skills with a tracking shot that follows a young man through a crowded party to a locked bedroom door. His shouts all but drowned by thumping techno music, he breaks down...
- 2/21/2023
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Featuring a great premise from which to build a franchise, YouTube creators Danny and Michael Philippou’s directorial debut Talk To Me is a refreshing retread, imagining tantalizing “micro-possessions” that get stronger the more you use them. The premise is simple enough: a possessed hand that seems to have been passed down for generations opens a supernatural portal to the unknown, which can offer a brief moment of clarity before it inflicts unthinkable violence. As far as the violence goes, the film checks all the boxes with a murder/suicide opening sequence at an out-of-control house party, setting the affair in motion without giving away what’s to come.
Grounded in what at times seems like a quiet, nuanced family drama we’re introduced to Mia (Sophie Wilde) and Riley (Joe Bird). Mia has become a close family friend and a second sister to both Riley and Bff Jade (Alexandra Jensen...
Grounded in what at times seems like a quiet, nuanced family drama we’re introduced to Mia (Sophie Wilde) and Riley (Joe Bird). Mia has become a close family friend and a second sister to both Riley and Bff Jade (Alexandra Jensen...
- 2/3/2023
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
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Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. A24 releases the film in theaters on Friday, July 28.
A bundle of taut nerves stretched to their vomit-inducing breaking point, “Talk to Me,” the directorial feature debut from Australian brothers and Youtube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, is the type of horror film whose effectiveness arises from its barebones simplicity. It asks: What if “Flatliners” was rendered as a Monkey’s Paw for the teenage audiences that fuel today’s viral videos? What would the consequences, outside of personal shame (and minor embarrassment), be for those fame addicts? The film’s answer to these questions is stunning, if not an unbearable nightmare.
“Talk to Me” hurdles, with curdling angst and rolling shock, through Mia (Sophie Wilde), a Black teen who wrestles with the death of her mom and her strained relationship with her father (Marcus Johnson) by...
A bundle of taut nerves stretched to their vomit-inducing breaking point, “Talk to Me,” the directorial feature debut from Australian brothers and Youtube stars Danny and Michael Philippou, is the type of horror film whose effectiveness arises from its barebones simplicity. It asks: What if “Flatliners” was rendered as a Monkey’s Paw for the teenage audiences that fuel today’s viral videos? What would the consequences, outside of personal shame (and minor embarrassment), be for those fame addicts? The film’s answer to these questions is stunning, if not an unbearable nightmare.
“Talk to Me” hurdles, with curdling angst and rolling shock, through Mia (Sophie Wilde), a Black teen who wrestles with the death of her mom and her strained relationship with her father (Marcus Johnson) by...
- 1/23/2023
- by Robert Daniels
- Indiewire
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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Irreverent Season 1.] Paulo’s (Colin Donnell) future is left very much up in the air. The mediator for the mob fled to Australia — and posed as a reverend — to escape his past, but just as a hitman tracks him down, local cop Piper (Kylie Bracknell) figures out he isn’t who he says he is. At the end of the ensuing confrontations in the Irreverent Season 1 finale, the hitman is dead — the real reverend Mackenzie (Pj Byrne) driving into a tower causes a cross to fall on him (and knocks out Clump’s internet) — and Piper must decide what she’s going to do with her new knowledge. Donnell breaks down where Paulo is at the end of the season. Talk about Paulo losing Lewis [Marcus Johnson]. Like you said, he’s the one guy he trusts. Colin Donnell: He was. Lewis is the only family that Mack or Paulo — I go...
- 11/30/2022
- TV Insider
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Interceptor Trailer — Matthew Reilly‘s Interceptor (2022) movie trailer has been released by Netflix. The Interceptor trailer stars Elsa Pataky, Luke Bracey, Aaron Glenane, Mayen Mehta, Rhys Muldoon, Belinda Jombwe, Marcus Johnson, Colin Friels, and Zoe Carides.. Crew Matthew Reilly and Stuart Beattie wrote the screenplay for Interceptor. Michael Lira created the music for the [...]
Continue reading: Interceptor (2022) Movie Trailer: Elsa Pataky Fights to keep Nuclear Weapons Safe from Mercenaries...
Continue reading: Interceptor (2022) Movie Trailer: Elsa Pataky Fights to keep Nuclear Weapons Safe from Mercenaries...
- 5/9/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
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A former NFL player -- who was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks -- was shot to death Sunday morning ... and cops say it was all over an argument over a parking spot. 46-year-old T.J. Cunningham was a wide receiver and defensive back at the University of Colorado back in the early '90s -- and was selected in the 6th round of the 1996 NFL Draft. But, cops say he was killed near Eaglecrest High School...
- 2/19/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_a9kazt0e"]] The Eagles locker room was turnt to the max after winning the Super Bowl last night ... bustin' out a bottle of Hennessy and blasting the Meek Mill bangers to cap off the big win!! Check out the players lettin' loose with "big shots" of cognac and getting cozy with their shiny new Lombardi Trophy while Meek's "Dreams and Nightmares" -- the team's unofficial anthem -- got the entire room jumping. Thankfully, Bryce Treggs and Marcus Johnson...
- 2/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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Watching a fellow police officer enter the hospital holding a 6-year-old boy who'd been fatally struck in the chest during an unsolved shooting in a St. Louis park, Don Re thought of his own 6-year-old son. "For that split second, the officer looked like any dad grabbing his sleeping boy from the car and putting the boy's head on his shoulder to carry him inside to sleep comfortably in his own bed," Re, a 16-year veteran of the city's police department, wrote on his personal blog. "For that split second, it was a sweet moment." When violence breaks out, the...
- 3/18/2015
- by Jeff Truesdell, @jhtruesdell
- PEOPLE.com
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Watching a fellow police officer enter the hospital holding a 6-year-old boy who'd been fatally struck in the chest during an unsolved shooting in a St. Louis park, Don Re thought of his own 6-year-old son. "For that split second, the officer looked like any dad grabbing his sleeping boy from the car and putting the boy's head on his shoulder to carry him inside to sleep comfortably in his own bed," Re, a 16-year veteran of the city's police department, wrote on his personal blog. "For that split second, it was a sweet moment." When violence breaks out, the...
- 3/18/2015
- by Jeff Truesdell, @jhtruesdell
- PEOPLE.com
Screenwriter and playwright Stephen Sewell makes his directing debut on Embedded, an erotic thriller which he promises will be hard-hitting and controversial.
Shooting started in Sydney on Monday on what is essentially a two-hander, set mostly in a suite at a five-star hotel. The plot follows a battle-weary Australian war correspondent named Frank, who meets a darkly fascinating woman on his way home.
The two retire to his hotel suite where Frank finds his match in a frightening and erotic game of truth or dare that takes both to the edge, and over.
Playing the couple are Los Angeles-based Aussies Nick Barkla (Blind Company, TV.s Rush) and Laura Gordon (Saw V, TV.s Twentysomething). Marcus Johnson plays the hotel porter.
The producer is Steve Jaggi (Circle of Lies) via his Indefatigable Pictures banner. Jaggi tells If that Sewell intends to .push the envelope. with a film that sets out...
Shooting started in Sydney on Monday on what is essentially a two-hander, set mostly in a suite at a five-star hotel. The plot follows a battle-weary Australian war correspondent named Frank, who meets a darkly fascinating woman on his way home.
The two retire to his hotel suite where Frank finds his match in a frightening and erotic game of truth or dare that takes both to the edge, and over.
Playing the couple are Los Angeles-based Aussies Nick Barkla (Blind Company, TV.s Rush) and Laura Gordon (Saw V, TV.s Twentysomething). Marcus Johnson plays the hotel porter.
The producer is Steve Jaggi (Circle of Lies) via his Indefatigable Pictures banner. Jaggi tells If that Sewell intends to .push the envelope. with a film that sets out...
- 4/21/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
by Brett White
Not to knock the source material, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe has accomplished the unthinkable. They've created versions of characters previously deemed too complicated or unfamiliar and made them connect with audiences in a big way. Iron Man became an A-List hero after spending decades in Spider-Man's shadow. Thor, a riff on Norse mythology tied to an impenetrable and retconned to death origin, was turned into a charismatic warrior with a surprising knack for comedy. "Marvel's the Avengers" was the franchise's crowning achievement, proving that the Hulk can be done right outside of comics in addition to creating what could go down as one of the best Avengers stories told in any medium.
With all of the success the Marvel films have had, it's no wonder the comic books have slowly started incorporating these changes, either as a reaction to or in anticipation of their big screen counterparts.
Not to knock the source material, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe has accomplished the unthinkable. They've created versions of characters previously deemed too complicated or unfamiliar and made them connect with audiences in a big way. Iron Man became an A-List hero after spending decades in Spider-Man's shadow. Thor, a riff on Norse mythology tied to an impenetrable and retconned to death origin, was turned into a charismatic warrior with a surprising knack for comedy. "Marvel's the Avengers" was the franchise's crowning achievement, proving that the Hulk can be done right outside of comics in addition to creating what could go down as one of the best Avengers stories told in any medium.
With all of the success the Marvel films have had, it's no wonder the comic books have slowly started incorporating these changes, either as a reaction to or in anticipation of their big screen counterparts.
- 4/3/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Not too long ago, Marvel made the unusual decision to introduce a Samuel L. Jackson lookalike Nick Fury to the 616 Universe, despite the fact that the version played by the actor in their Cinematic Universe was inspired by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's creation from The Ultimates. The classic version of the character has meanwhile faded into the background, leaving a lot of long-time fans more than a little disgruntled. So, how do they all relate to each other and the live action take on the character who most recently appeared in The Avengers. Below is an excerpt from an interview with Comic Book Resources. Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of the page to read it in full! On a similar track, I made a list of characters that were breakout heroes in the Marvel U, starting with... are we calling him Marcus Johnson still?...
- 12/22/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
We already know that Marcus Johnson Nick Fury is keeping tabs on Cable and Nova, but it looks like Ant-Man will also be playing a big role in this October's Marvel Now! initiative. So, who exactly is behind the mask? It could be the original Hank Pym (especially now that work on the film is finally moving ahead) but it seems far more likely that it is in fact Scott Lang. He was brought back from the dead in the pages of Avengers: The Children's Crusade, while the latest hero to hold the title - Eric O'Grady - was murdered in Secret Avengers and brought back as a bad guy to spy on the team. Share your thoughts and theories in the usual place! Marvel Now! Point One #1 Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Jeph Loeb, Nick Spencer, Kieron Gillen, Dennis Hopeless Art by Michael Allred, Ed McGuinness, Steve McNiven,...
- 7/18/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Cbr have just debuted the following Marvel Now! Point One teaser, which shows Marcus Johnson, Aka Nick Fury, Jr., tossing five dossiers at us. Four have questions marks, but the fifth clearly shows an image of the mutant Cable. Which other four characters will come to "shape the Marvel Universe"? I'm sure all will be revealed soon enough. Marvel Now! Point One #1 Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Jeph Loeb, Nick Spencer, Kieron Gillen, Dennis Hopeless Art by Michael Allred, Ed McGuinness, Steve McNiven, Jamie McKelvie, Salvador Larroca and More! Cover by Adi Granov Variant Cover by Joe Quesada Sketch Variant Cover by Joe Quesada Variant Cover by Skottie Young The Future Of Marvel Is Now! 64 Pgs./Rated T+ …$5.99...
- 7/16/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Marvel Comics has released a Marvel Now! 'Point One' teaser. It reads: "Who will shape the future of the Marvel Universe?" An image of Nick Fury, Jr can be seen behind the text, hinting at an expanded role for him in the forthcoming revamp. A teaser featuring significant characters including Nick Fury, Jr was released when the initiative was unveiled last week. The character - also known as Marcus Johnson - was recently introduced during the Battle (more)...
- 7/10/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
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Unsure who Black Widow is? Having trouble deciphering the Hulk’s roar? Can’t tell the difference between Iron Man and the Iron Giant? In anticipation of the release of The Avengers on May 4, EW’s team of super geeks is here to help guide you through the mythos with our seven-part series of superhero primers, the recently declassified “Avengers Files.” It doesn’t matter if you’re a comic book connoisseur or a Nick Fury newbie — follow along this week as we deconstruct Earth’s mightiest heroes and pose the question: Which Avenger is the mightiest?
Name: Nicholas Joseph Fury
First comic appearance: Sgt.
Name: Nicholas Joseph Fury
First comic appearance: Sgt.
- 4/30/2012
- by Marc Snetiker
- EW.com - PopWatch
Talking to Newsarama, Marvel senior vice president of publishing Tom Brevoort has addressed the controversial introduction of "Nick Fury Jr." into the Marvel Universe. In Battle Scars, Marcus Johnson was revealed to be the son of Nick Fury, and by the end of issue #6 he had not only discovered that his name was really Nick Fury Jr., but also gained an eye patch, goatee and striking resemblance to Samuel L. Jackson. While the Fury who appears in Marvel's The Avengers was based on the one in The Ultimates created by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch, Brevoort explains here why they decided to create a 616 version of the character. To read the interview in full, in which he discusses where Nick Fury Jr. will next appear as well as the decision to introduce Agent Coulson and much more, be sure to click on the link below to head on over...
- 4/26/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Agent Coulson Exclusive Reveal A long time coming, a while overdue Imho. Actor Clark Gregg is now part of the 616 Marvel Universe. Coulson will be revealed to be the long-time friend of Marcus Johnson, the long-lost son of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Nick Fury. Special Agent Phil Coulson is a fictional character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which crosses over several Marvel Studios superhero films. Coulson first appeared as a member of the fictional agency S.H.I.E.L.D. in Jon Favreau's 2008 film Iron Man, where he was portrayed by American actor Clark Gregg. Gregg then signed a multi-film deal with Marvel Studios and reprised the role in Favreau's 2010 film Iron Man 2 and Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor. Gregg also stars as Coulson in Joss Whedon's 2012 film The Avengers and be the subject of a series of short films and "digicomics". Gregg voices the character in the cartoon series Ultimate Spider-Man, where...
- 4/24/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Four Battle Scars teasers have been released by Marvel Comics. The teasers take the form of an asset file from the S.H.I.E.L.D. organisation for an unknown character called Marcus Johnson. Many of the details on the file are blanked out, but enough appears to indicate that Johnson has a secret history that even he is not aware of. The army ranger's file was released in four versions, each addressed to a different character in the Marvel Universe and featuring their notes. The characters are Captain America, Deadpool, Daisy Johnson and Taskmaster. "As 'Shattered Heroes' heats up, (more)...
- 10/11/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Marvel Comics has released four separate teaser images for their upcoming follow-up to the ‘Fear Itself’, currently titled ‘Battle Scars’. Looks like it could be an interesting new chapter in the ‘Fear Itself’ storyline.
As Shattered Heroes heats up, the hunt for Marcus Johnson begins. Many people are hunting for him, but why? And what is the mysterious origin of this new major player in the Marvel Universe? Find out this November as Chris Yost, Matt Fraction, Cullen Bunn & Scot Eaton bring you Battle Scars #1!
As Shattered Heroes heats up, the hunt for Marcus Johnson begins. Many people are hunting for him, but why? And what is the mysterious origin of this new major player in the Marvel Universe? Find out this November as Chris Yost, Matt Fraction, Cullen Bunn & Scot Eaton bring you Battle Scars #1!
- 10/10/2011
- by geekmaster
- GeekRest
As Shattered Heroes heats up, the hunt for Marcus Johnson begins. Many people are hunting for him, but why? And what is the mysterious origin of this new major player in the Marvel Universe? Find out this November as Chris Yost, Matt Fraction, Cullen Bunn & Scot Eaton bring you Battle Scars #1! The following teasers come courtesy of Newsarama, iFanboy, Comic Book Resources and Marvel.com. Battle Scars #1 Script by Christopher Yost Story by Christopher Yost, Matt Fraction & Cullen Bunn Pencils by Scot Eaton Cover by Carlo Pagulayan • The post-Fear Itself Marvel Universe begins here! • Who is Army Ranger Marcus Johnson, and how could he tear the Marvel Universe apart? On Sale – 11/9/11...
- 10/10/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
With Oscar night only a few days away, best-picture frontrunner The Hurt Locker has had a rough week, with veterans’ sounding off on its inaccuracies, its producer’s being barred from the ceremony, and a man’s claiming the movie’s main character (played by Jeremy Renner) is based off him and filing a lawsuit. So we asked Marcus Johnson, a veteran of the Iraq war, to tell us how close to real life The Hurt Locker is. Last week, Paul Rieckhoff, director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, wrote on Newsweek.com that inaccuracies in The Hurt Locker reveal “not only a lack of research, but ultimately [a lack of] respect for the American military.” Rieckhoff echoes the sentiment of many veterans who have expressed everything from disinterest in the film to blatant outrage at its distorted portrayal of combat life in Iraq. As a fellow veteran of the Iraq war,...
- 3/4/2010
- Vanity Fair
"Precious" leads the nominations for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards earning eight noms including Best Director for Lee Daniels, Best Actress for Gabourey Sidibe, Supporting Actress for Mariah Carey, Monique, and Paula Patton, and Best Supporting Actor for Lenny Kravitz.
"Precious" also got nods for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Film. Other films nominated were "Invictus," "Michael Jackson's This Is It," "The Blind Side," and "The Princess and the Frog."
Winners will be announced Feb. 26 on Fox.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards:
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture
. "The Blind Side" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Invictus" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Michael Jackson's: This Is It" (Columbia Pictures)
. "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate)
. "The Princess and the Frog" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
. Denzel Washington , "The Taking of Pelham 123" (Columbia Pictures...
"Precious" also got nods for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Film. Other films nominated were "Invictus," "Michael Jackson's This Is It," "The Blind Side," and "The Princess and the Frog."
Winners will be announced Feb. 26 on Fox.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards:
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture
. "The Blind Side" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Invictus" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
. "Michael Jackson's: This Is It" (Columbia Pictures)
. "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" (Lionsgate)
. "The Princess and the Frog" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
. Denzel Washington , "The Taking of Pelham 123" (Columbia Pictures...
- 1/6/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Al Roker is in the Christmas spirit this week. The Weather Channel star is host of "Wake Up With Al" - the new daily chat/weather show aired every weekday morning at 6:00 Am/Et on The Weather Channel (TWC). Today, Wednesday, December 23rd - Singer/actress LeChanze is performing Live! Thursday, December 24th - We have another song from Orba Squara! Friday, December 25th - Jazz pianist Marcus Johnson will be performing!. .Wake Up With Al. is hosted by Al Roker live from New York City and TWC meteorologist Stephanie Abrams live from Atlanta, the new program airs weekdays from 6-7 a.m. Et. TWC will re-air the program at 10 a.m. Et (7-8 a.m. Pt) for West Coast viewers. The show...
- 12/23/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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