Exclusive: Netflix just boarded a buzzy one. The streamer has joined The Thursday Murder Club, the Chris Columbus-directed feature adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling novel.
Just days after casting on the flick was confirmed with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley in lead roles, we can reveal that Netflix is now also attached.
The film has been on the boil since September 2020, when Steven Spielberg acquired the adaptation rights from Osman, the British gameshow host, TV exec, screenwriter and novelist. Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment is making it, with Columbus the writer and director.
The film will be the latest to come through Netflix’s film partnership with Amblin, which has already spawned the the upcoming Jaume Collet-Serra action thriller Carry-On, starring Jason Bateman and Taron Egerton.
The story follows a group of elderly friends in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun,...
Just days after casting on the flick was confirmed with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley in lead roles, we can reveal that Netflix is now also attached.
The film has been on the boil since September 2020, when Steven Spielberg acquired the adaptation rights from Osman, the British gameshow host, TV exec, screenwriter and novelist. Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment is making it, with Columbus the writer and director.
The film will be the latest to come through Netflix’s film partnership with Amblin, which has already spawned the the upcoming Jaume Collet-Serra action thriller Carry-On, starring Jason Bateman and Taron Egerton.
The story follows a group of elderly friends in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Kaledonia Pictures, the production company making Wonka experience-inspired film The Unknown, appears to be rather new, with its website only appearing a matter of days ago.
The past day has brought a new twist to the ongoing saga of the Willy’s Chocolate Experience in Glasgow, which went viral in late February: a production company called Kaledonia Pictures is working on a film loosely based on it, called The Unknown. It’s said to be some sort of supernatural horror about a “renowned illustrator and his wife who are haunted by the tragic death of their son,” and encounter an “unknowable evil” in the Scottish Highlands.
Filmmakers hurriedly cashing in on events isn’t new – hence the assorted horror films based on the newly-out-of-copyright Steamboat Willie that are currently in the works.
What is somewhat odd about The Unknown, however, is that Kaledonia Pictures has almost no internet footprint whatsoever.
The past day has brought a new twist to the ongoing saga of the Willy’s Chocolate Experience in Glasgow, which went viral in late February: a production company called Kaledonia Pictures is working on a film loosely based on it, called The Unknown. It’s said to be some sort of supernatural horror about a “renowned illustrator and his wife who are haunted by the tragic death of their son,” and encounter an “unknowable evil” in the Scottish Highlands.
Filmmakers hurriedly cashing in on events isn’t new – hence the assorted horror films based on the newly-out-of-copyright Steamboat Willie that are currently in the works.
What is somewhat odd about The Unknown, however, is that Kaledonia Pictures has almost no internet footprint whatsoever.
- 3/5/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
It’s been a robust year for genre film. Horror’s continued dominance at the box office has effectively spilled over into fantasy, thrillers, and sci-fi in ways that defy easy classification. So much so that it’s difficult to overlook the 2023 genre movies that employ horror techniques, draw inspiration from our favorite genre, or simply dabble in it.
These horror adjacent movies may not fully plunge into the genre, but they’re also not afraid to wear their horror influences on their sleeves, whether through style or bloodletting.
Here are the top ten best horror adjacent movies of 2023.
10. A Haunting in Venice
Director and star Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot gets reeled into another whodunnit, but this time Branagh leans into the Halloween setting with stunning style to infuse this murder mystery with atmospheric mood. A Haunting in Venice looks and feels like a vintage ghost story, complete with nods to Edgar Allan Poe.
These horror adjacent movies may not fully plunge into the genre, but they’re also not afraid to wear their horror influences on their sleeves, whether through style or bloodletting.
Here are the top ten best horror adjacent movies of 2023.
10. A Haunting in Venice
Director and star Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot gets reeled into another whodunnit, but this time Branagh leans into the Halloween setting with stunning style to infuse this murder mystery with atmospheric mood. A Haunting in Venice looks and feels like a vintage ghost story, complete with nods to Edgar Allan Poe.
- 12/24/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Director Dan Brown and actress Jessica Garza spoke about their upcoming film Your Lucky Day and their experiences with the late Angus Cloud in their new uInterview.
Brown, who is the writer and director, explained to uInterview founder Erik Meers how the film focuses on a criminal who steals a lottery ticket from an elderly man at a convenience store, which turns into a hostage situation.
“Things spiral out of control from there, there’s a cop in the back who was in the bathroom,” Brown explained. “And one thing leads to the next and he sort of ends up with this ticket and conspires with Jessica’s character and a couple of other people who were in the store at the same time, the hostages, to put together a story so that maybe he can get away with the money but maybe everyone else can too.”
Garza plays one of these hostages.
Brown, who is the writer and director, explained to uInterview founder Erik Meers how the film focuses on a criminal who steals a lottery ticket from an elderly man at a convenience store, which turns into a hostage situation.
“Things spiral out of control from there, there’s a cop in the back who was in the bathroom,” Brown explained. “And one thing leads to the next and he sort of ends up with this ticket and conspires with Jessica’s character and a couple of other people who were in the store at the same time, the hostages, to put together a story so that maybe he can get away with the money but maybe everyone else can too.”
Garza plays one of these hostages.
- 11/16/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
There are three things that are more addictive and dangerous than anything in this world. These things are money, knowledge, and power. These things, when exercised together or solely, have the power to corrupt anyone. Remember Marlowe’s play about a man named Faustus who summoned the devil? In exchange for all the knowledge and magic known to men and beyond, Faustus agreed to give him his soul after 24 years. Faustus eventually realized the blunder he had made, but it was too late. His greed for knowledge became the final nail in his coffin. Dan Brown’s latest film, Your Lucky Day, explores one such scenario where regular people choose to look the other way and conceal a crime for a decent cut of a lottery win.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Is Sterling? What Did He Do?
The best things in life aren’t free, and Sterling was no stranger to this truth.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Is Sterling? What Did He Do?
The best things in life aren’t free, and Sterling was no stranger to this truth.
- 11/16/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
Screen Anarchy met with filmmaker Dan Brown and actor Jessica Garza to discuss their new film Your Lucky Day, which follows several characters in a convenience store after a $156 million lottery ticket win turns from celebration to desperate fight for survival. In our review, we praised the script, filmmaking, and performances, so the interview is also an opportunity to gush to two exciting creatives about their work. The interview includes minor spoilers and has been lightly edited. Screen Anarchy: Thank you both for the film, I really loved it. Can you speak to the tone of it? I was amazed at how it’s such a thrilling genre piece but also incredibly grounded in reality and the desperation we all live in under American capitalism....
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- 11/14/2023
- Screen Anarchy
An event 16 years in the making, Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving finally becomes a real movie this week, but it’s not the only new horror movie keeping us company on the road to Thanksgiving.
Here’s all the new horror releasing November 14 – November 19, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Just when you marked yourself safe from the Sharknado film franchise, Uncork’d Entertainment has now unleashed a storm of their own with Monsternado this week.
Monsternado, which fills a tornado with All of the scariest creatures, is now available on Digital platforms. And yes, it’s a real movie. You can watch the trailer down below.
“A tornado, infested with prehistoric monsters, has formed in the Bermuda Triangle, and is making its way towards land. Megalodon, Pterodactyls, Giant Octopuses, Crocodiles, and more attack – now the city must fight to survive against these deadly creatures.”
“Another fantastic film from Tyler James,...
Here’s all the new horror releasing November 14 – November 19, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Just when you marked yourself safe from the Sharknado film franchise, Uncork’d Entertainment has now unleashed a storm of their own with Monsternado this week.
Monsternado, which fills a tornado with All of the scariest creatures, is now available on Digital platforms. And yes, it’s a real movie. You can watch the trailer down below.
“A tornado, infested with prehistoric monsters, has formed in the Bermuda Triangle, and is making its way towards land. Megalodon, Pterodactyls, Giant Octopuses, Crocodiles, and more attack – now the city must fight to survive against these deadly creatures.”
“Another fantastic film from Tyler James,...
- 11/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Gary O. Martin, a former Sony Pictures executive who served as president of studio operations and production for several decades, died of natural causes on Thursday at his home in Sherwood Forest, Calif. He was 79 years old.
Martin’s death was confirmed by a publicist for his family members.
After coming to Sony — then Columbia Pictures — as a production manager in 1981, Martin was elevated to overseeing production and post-production on the lot in 1988. In 2003, he took on the responsibilities of studio operations. His tenure at the studio helped steer the launch of franchises such as “Spider-Man,” “Men in Black” and Ron Howard’s adaptations of Dan Brown novels.
“As a colleague at Sony and then as the production head when I made a few films there, Gary was rough, tough, great at his work—-and one of the sweetest, most beautiful people on the lot,” Sid Ganis, former president of...
Martin’s death was confirmed by a publicist for his family members.
After coming to Sony — then Columbia Pictures — as a production manager in 1981, Martin was elevated to overseeing production and post-production on the lot in 1988. In 2003, he took on the responsibilities of studio operations. His tenure at the studio helped steer the launch of franchises such as “Spider-Man,” “Men in Black” and Ron Howard’s adaptations of Dan Brown novels.
“As a colleague at Sony and then as the production head when I made a few films there, Gary was rough, tough, great at his work—-and one of the sweetest, most beautiful people on the lot,” Sid Ganis, former president of...
- 11/6/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
If the atmosphere seems spiced with something other than pumpkin extract this month, don’t worry. That’s just the creamy mouth-feel (sorry!) of awards season, which is once again upon us in full-force. Look no further than this month’s Don’t-Miss Indies, full of auteur-driven storytelling from tip to tail, including plenty of Film Independent Spirit Award alumni. Want to receive screeners and vote for this season’s Spirit Award winners? Go ahead!
Fingernails
When You Can Watch: Now
Where You Can Watch: Theaters (limited), Apple TV+
Director: Christos Nikou
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Allen White
Why We’re Excited: Film Independent Spirit Award winners Buckley (Robert Altman Award co-recipient for last year’s Women Talking) and Ahmed (Best Male Lead for 2020’s Sound of Metal) stars as Anna and Amir—two colleagues who work at the “Love Institute”, which has supposedly developed a test to...
Fingernails
When You Can Watch: Now
Where You Can Watch: Theaters (limited), Apple TV+
Director: Christos Nikou
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Allen White
Why We’re Excited: Film Independent Spirit Award winners Buckley (Robert Altman Award co-recipient for last year’s Women Talking) and Ahmed (Best Male Lead for 2020’s Sound of Metal) stars as Anna and Amir—two colleagues who work at the “Love Institute”, which has supposedly developed a test to...
- 11/6/2023
- by Su Fang Tham
- Film Independent News & More
One of the last film appearances by the late actor Angus Cloud has been released in advance of its debut next month.
Cloud, who reached stardom with his role as the lovable drug dealer Fezco on HBO’s Euphoria, will also be seen performing in the forthcoming film Freaky Tales from Anna Fleck and Ryan Boden, and Radio Silence’s untitled monster thriller for Universal.
Cloud died unexpectedly on July 31st at age 25 from a multiple drug overdose.
Your Lucky Day will hit theaters November 10 and arrive on digital on the 14th.
Written and directed by Emmy nominee Dan Brown, Your Lucky Day watches as a dispute over a winning lottery ticket turns into a deadly hostage situation, leaving the witnesses to decide exactly how far they’ll go — and how much blood they’re willing to spill — for a cut of the $156 million. As the spiraling, life-or-death situation unravels...
Cloud, who reached stardom with his role as the lovable drug dealer Fezco on HBO’s Euphoria, will also be seen performing in the forthcoming film Freaky Tales from Anna Fleck and Ryan Boden, and Radio Silence’s untitled monster thriller for Universal.
Cloud died unexpectedly on July 31st at age 25 from a multiple drug overdose.
Your Lucky Day will hit theaters November 10 and arrive on digital on the 14th.
Written and directed by Emmy nominee Dan Brown, Your Lucky Day watches as a dispute over a winning lottery ticket turns into a deadly hostage situation, leaving the witnesses to decide exactly how far they’ll go — and how much blood they’re willing to spill — for a cut of the $156 million. As the spiraling, life-or-death situation unravels...
- 10/8/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
"This could be our chance at a better life..." Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for an indie thriller titled Your Lucky Day, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Dan Brown (not the author). This just premiered at Fantastic Fest a few weeks ago, and it's opening in November. After a dispute over a winning lottery ticket turns into a deadly hostage situation, the witnesses must decide exactly how far they’ll go—and how much blood they’re willing to spill—for a cut of the $156 million prize. Greed and desperation rules America. Ff describes it as "pressure cooker of a morality tale. Effortlessly charismatic, with a canny ability to telegraph the contradictory emotions & restless impulses of marginalized characters, Your Lucky Day marks one of the final performances of the unique young talent whose life was tragically cut short in July of this year." The film...
- 10/6/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“This is America,” Angus Cloud says at the beginning of the trailer for the upcoming film, Your Lucky Day. “America don’t care how you get yo’ money.”
In the film, the late actor, who died of an accidental overdose in July, plays an enterprising thug who robs a lottery winner in a bodega at gunpoint on Christmas Eve with the hopes of getting his hands on $156 million. A rookie cop and the ticketholder both get shot in the fracas. But things really get interesting when he appears to offer...
In the film, the late actor, who died of an accidental overdose in July, plays an enterprising thug who robs a lottery winner in a bodega at gunpoint on Christmas Eve with the hopes of getting his hands on $156 million. A rookie cop and the ticketholder both get shot in the fracas. But things really get interesting when he appears to offer...
- 10/6/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Before Angus Cloud’s death at age 25 in late July, the Euphoria actor completed work on Daniel Brown’s Your Lucky Day, an intense-looking thriller featuring Cloud as a trivial criminal whose plan to steal a winning lottery ticket spirals out of control. In the Your Lucky Day trailer, Brown depicts how a split decision to seize an opportunity to change your future can turn deadly.
In the promo, Cloud’s desperate character, Sterling, spontaneously decides to rob a lottery winner at a local convenience store. As the conflict intensifies and push comes to shove, Sterling does the unthinkable by killing a rookie cop, landing himself in a position to take hostages or risk incarceration. With $156 million on the line, Sterling and the survivors of the incident enter a pack to split the money after covering Sterling’s tracks. “Nobody ever got rich without doing no crime,” Sterling says in...
In the promo, Cloud’s desperate character, Sterling, spontaneously decides to rob a lottery winner at a local convenience store. As the conflict intensifies and push comes to shove, Sterling does the unthinkable by killing a rookie cop, landing himself in a position to take hostages or risk incarceration. With $156 million on the line, Sterling and the survivors of the incident enter a pack to split the money after covering Sterling’s tracks. “Nobody ever got rich without doing no crime,” Sterling says in...
- 10/6/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
An intense hostage situation breaks out on Christmas Eve at a convenience store in writer/director/producer Dan Brown’s feature debut, Your Lucky Day, starring Angus Cloud in one of his final roles. A brand new trailer and poster unveiled from Well Go USA gives a closer look at the intensity in store.
Your Lucky Day releases in theaters on November 10, followed by a Digital release on November 14.
In the film, “It’s a breath away from Christmas and six strangers have converged at a convenience store: the store owner, a wealthy man, pregnant couple, criminal, and rookie cop. Together, they witness the wealthy man win $156 million in the lottery. At gunpoint the criminal demands the winning ticket. The cop tries to stop the robbery, he shoots first — accidentally killing the wealthy man. In the ensuing confusion, the criminal takes out the cop. The criminal persuades the group to join him in a pact.
Your Lucky Day releases in theaters on November 10, followed by a Digital release on November 14.
In the film, “It’s a breath away from Christmas and six strangers have converged at a convenience store: the store owner, a wealthy man, pregnant couple, criminal, and rookie cop. Together, they witness the wealthy man win $156 million in the lottery. At gunpoint the criminal demands the winning ticket. The cop tries to stop the robbery, he shoots first — accidentally killing the wealthy man. In the ensuing confusion, the criminal takes out the cop. The criminal persuades the group to join him in a pact.
- 10/6/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Before his death at age 25 in late July, Angus Cloud — known for playing Fezco on the hit HBO series Euphoria for two seasons — finished filming a star turn in writer-director Dan Brown’s thriller Your Lucky Day.
The trailer for Brown’s lotto-win hostage flick, which dropped on Friday, reveals Cloud as Sterling, a petty criminal-turned-hostage taker in one of his final film performances. In Your Lucky Day, a dispute over a $156 million winning Megaball Jackpot lottery ticket has a masked and hooded Sterling launching a deadly hostage situation in a small convenience store on Christmas Eve that leads to a rookie cop being shot and the winning ticket holder killed by gunfire.
Your Lucky Day Trailer
Soon the witnesses to the shootings must decide how far they’ll go, and how much blood they’re willing to spill, for a cut of the $156 million. “Nobody ever got rich without doing no crime,...
The trailer for Brown’s lotto-win hostage flick, which dropped on Friday, reveals Cloud as Sterling, a petty criminal-turned-hostage taker in one of his final film performances. In Your Lucky Day, a dispute over a $156 million winning Megaball Jackpot lottery ticket has a masked and hooded Sterling launching a deadly hostage situation in a small convenience store on Christmas Eve that leads to a rookie cop being shot and the winning ticket holder killed by gunfire.
Your Lucky Day Trailer
Soon the witnesses to the shootings must decide how far they’ll go, and how much blood they’re willing to spill, for a cut of the $156 million. “Nobody ever got rich without doing no crime,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An intense hostage situation breaks out on Christmas Eve at a convenience store in writer/director Dan Brown’s feature debut, Your Lucky Day (our review). The propulsive, suspenseful thriller features an ensemble cast, with actor Jessica Garza stealing the entire film as the sympathetic yet primal Ana. Both Brown and Garza spoke with Bloody Disgusting about Your Lucky Day at Fantastic Fest, where they chatted about the twisty thriller.
Brown finds inventive ways to keep the mostly single-location thriller moving through narrative turns and a suspenseful escalation of violence and stakes. The filmmaker tells Bloody Disgusting that keeping audiences on their toes was vital for him in creating this story.
“I like trying to find surprises; I do really love surprises in a story. That was paramount, like, how do we keep this interesting? How does it change? And what are the things that would make that a fun experience?...
Brown finds inventive ways to keep the mostly single-location thriller moving through narrative turns and a suspenseful escalation of violence and stakes. The filmmaker tells Bloody Disgusting that keeping audiences on their toes was vital for him in creating this story.
“I like trying to find surprises; I do really love surprises in a story. That was paramount, like, how do we keep this interesting? How does it change? And what are the things that would make that a fun experience?...
- 9/28/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2023 Fantastic Fest. Well Go USA releases the film in theaters on Friday, November 10 and on streaming platforms on Tuesday, November 14.
“America doesn’t care how you get your money.” That line serves as a bleak thesis statement for “Your Lucky Day.” The feature debut from writer-director Dan Brown proceeds from the assumption that in America, nothing — not family, not integrity, not your personal safety or the safety of others — is more important than getting rich. And once you are rich, nothing else matters, including how you got that way. You can pay for lawyers to take care of all that, as sensitive stickup kid Sterling (Angus Cloud) tells his hostages early on in the film.
Sterling’s plan to get rich is, to put it bluntly, short-sighted. He’s one of a handful of people who overhear a pushy, racist...
“America doesn’t care how you get your money.” That line serves as a bleak thesis statement for “Your Lucky Day.” The feature debut from writer-director Dan Brown proceeds from the assumption that in America, nothing — not family, not integrity, not your personal safety or the safety of others — is more important than getting rich. And once you are rich, nothing else matters, including how you got that way. You can pay for lawyers to take care of all that, as sensitive stickup kid Sterling (Angus Cloud) tells his hostages early on in the film.
Sterling’s plan to get rich is, to put it bluntly, short-sighted. He’s one of a handful of people who overhear a pushy, racist...
- 9/27/2023
- by Katie Rife
- Indiewire
Writer/Director Dan Brown’s feature debut, Your Lucky Day, elevates a simple concept with palpable tension and intense confrontations. A convenience store at Christmastime transforms into a harrowing battleground when a winning lotto ticket emerges, creating an intense thriller filled with surprise escalations and propulsive action. It’s not just the narrative turns and bleak authenticity that makes Your Lucky Day winsome, but the Christmas caper’s daring commitment to nihilism.
An average night becomes anything but for six strangers at a convenience store around Christmas. A criminal, Sterling (Angus Cloud), arrives at the store in a foul mood, having just lost valuables to thieves. When a wealthy man discovers he’s just won the $156 million jackpot, Sterling holds him at gunpoint. Rookie cop Cody (Sterling Beaumon) attempts to intervene but botches it so spectacularly that it winds up becoming a lethal hostage standoff that also traps the store’s owner,...
An average night becomes anything but for six strangers at a convenience store around Christmas. A criminal, Sterling (Angus Cloud), arrives at the store in a foul mood, having just lost valuables to thieves. When a wealthy man discovers he’s just won the $156 million jackpot, Sterling holds him at gunpoint. Rookie cop Cody (Sterling Beaumon) attempts to intervene but botches it so spectacularly that it winds up becoming a lethal hostage standoff that also traps the store’s owner,...
- 9/24/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: The action thriller Your Lucky Day, featuring one of the final performances of the late Euphoria breakout Angus Cloud, has landed a U.S. distribution deal with Well Go USA Entertainment. On the heels of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest this Saturday, September 23rd, the film will hit theaters across the country on November 10th and arrive on digital on the 14th.
Written and directed by Emmy nominee Dan Brown, Your Lucky Day watches as a dispute over a winning lottery ticket turns into a deadly hostage situation, leaving the witnesses to decide exactly how far they’ll go — and how much blood they’re willing to spill — for a cut of the $156 million. As the spiraling, life-or-death situation unravels in the small convenience store on Christmas Eve, it becomes evident that the poisonous heart of the American dream can actually be a nightmare.
“We’ve been sold...
Written and directed by Emmy nominee Dan Brown, Your Lucky Day watches as a dispute over a winning lottery ticket turns into a deadly hostage situation, leaving the witnesses to decide exactly how far they’ll go — and how much blood they’re willing to spill — for a cut of the $156 million. As the spiraling, life-or-death situation unravels in the small convenience store on Christmas Eve, it becomes evident that the poisonous heart of the American dream can actually be a nightmare.
“We’ve been sold...
- 9/21/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The leading trade group for authors has entered a legal battle against OpenAI over its human-mimicking chatbot in a case that could decide the legality of using copyrighted works to train AI systems.
The Authors Guild — led by prominent fiction authors including George R.R. Martin, Jonathan Franzen and John Grisham — on Tuesday sued OpenAI, accusing the company of engaging “in a systematic course of mass-scale copyright infringement” to “power their lucrative commercial endeavor.” The proposed class action filed in New York federal court builds upon arguments from creators who have already initiated lawsuits against AI firms that generative AI illegally produces infringing works that directly compete with their creations.
The legal action is at least the third against OpenAI over the company using copyrighted books to train its system. OpenAI is facing a proposed class action from author Paul Tremblay, in addition to another filed by Sarah Silverman, which also names Meta.
The Authors Guild — led by prominent fiction authors including George R.R. Martin, Jonathan Franzen and John Grisham — on Tuesday sued OpenAI, accusing the company of engaging “in a systematic course of mass-scale copyright infringement” to “power their lucrative commercial endeavor.” The proposed class action filed in New York federal court builds upon arguments from creators who have already initiated lawsuits against AI firms that generative AI illegally produces infringing works that directly compete with their creations.
The legal action is at least the third against OpenAI over the company using copyrighted books to train its system. OpenAI is facing a proposed class action from author Paul Tremblay, in addition to another filed by Sarah Silverman, which also names Meta.
- 9/20/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Galgorm, N Ireland, Aug 20 (Ians) Diksha Dagar had another gritty round as she played a steady even par round of 72 but dropped to Tied-11th after the third day of the Isps Handa World Invitational.
Still, Diksha also made the second cut, as the third round cut fell at 4-over with 38 players making it through to the final day.
In the men’s segment of the tournament being played simultaneously, Manu Gandas was Tied-10th after a round of 70 on the third day and he also made the third round cut which fell at 2-over.
Among women Gabriella Cowley fired a round of 67 (-5) to hold a one-shot lead while Dan Brown retained his six-stroke lead among men.
Diksha, who was T-21 finish in the Aig Women’s Open, had two birdies on the first and the ninth holes of the front nine after which she seemed set to be...
Still, Diksha also made the second cut, as the third round cut fell at 4-over with 38 players making it through to the final day.
In the men’s segment of the tournament being played simultaneously, Manu Gandas was Tied-10th after a round of 70 on the third day and he also made the third round cut which fell at 2-over.
Among women Gabriella Cowley fired a round of 67 (-5) to hold a one-shot lead while Dan Brown retained his six-stroke lead among men.
Diksha, who was T-21 finish in the Aig Women’s Open, had two birdies on the first and the ninth holes of the front nine after which she seemed set to be...
- 8/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Fantastic Fest 2023 is set to kick off with a world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger reboot of the 1984 Troma classic that stars Peter Dinklage.
The reimagining of director Macon Blair’s original film — centered on a mild-mannered man named Melvin who becomes disfigured after falling into a vat of toxic waste and goes on to fight bad guys under the superhero name Toxie — also stars Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
Fantastic Fest — taking place at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, from Sept. 21 to 28 — also announced a world premiere for the thriller Your Lucky Day, which includes one of Angus Cloud’s final performances in the debut feature from Dan Brown.
“The Fantastic Fest team was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Angus Cloud. His performance in Your Lucky Day immediately won over our team, and we want to pay tribute...
The reimagining of director Macon Blair’s original film — centered on a mild-mannered man named Melvin who becomes disfigured after falling into a vat of toxic waste and goes on to fight bad guys under the superhero name Toxie — also stars Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
Fantastic Fest — taking place at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, from Sept. 21 to 28 — also announced a world premiere for the thriller Your Lucky Day, which includes one of Angus Cloud’s final performances in the debut feature from Dan Brown.
“The Fantastic Fest team was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Angus Cloud. His performance in Your Lucky Day immediately won over our team, and we want to pay tribute...
- 8/15/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The eighteenth edition of the genre festival Fantastic Fest is set to be held at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas from September 21st – 28th (badges are available now at FantasticFest.com), and this time around the festival is going to feature 29 world premieres, 24 North American premieres, and 18 U.S. premieres! Among the films in the lineup, which you can look over below, are The Toxic Avenger remake and the Pet Sematary prequel Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. The first two episodes of the Mike Flanagan Netflix series The Fall of the House of Usher will also be screened at the festival.
Festival Director Lisa Dreyer had this to say: “The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun. If you want to see...
Festival Director Lisa Dreyer had this to say: “The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun. If you want to see...
- 8/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fantastic Fest is set to unleash its 18th edition on Austin this September and, as usual, the lineup is packed with an eclectic mix of world premieres, cult classic restorations, and special events. Kicking things off with the world premiere of The Toxic Avenger, we have all the details:
Take a trip to the dark side and indulge your taste for wild films, outrageous events, and shocking surprises all under one roof. World-famous genre festival Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st - 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties,...
Take a trip to the dark side and indulge your taste for wild films, outrageous events, and shocking surprises all under one roof. World-famous genre festival Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st - 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition which is jam-packed with horror insanity including World Premieres of several prominent titles including the remake of Troma’s cult classic The Toxic Avenger, the Bloody Disgusting-produced Shudder Original V/H/S/85, Blumhouse and Amazon’s Totally Killer, and Paramount’s hotly anticipated Pet Sematary: Bloodlines.
The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
From the press release:
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop to become the hideous vigilante that no one knew they needed (or wanted) as well as Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now at FantasticFest.com.
From the press release:
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop to become the hideous vigilante that no one knew they needed (or wanted) as well as Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
- 8/15/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Nahnatchka Khan’s slasher-comedy Totally Killer from Prime Video and Blumhouse Television to close fest.
The world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ reimagining of cult classic The Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklage will open 2023 Fantastic Fest running September 21-28.
Director Macon Blair’s film, which also stars Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon, is among a roster of 29 world premieres, 24 North American premieres, and 18 US premieres.
The world premiere of Nahnatchka Khan’s slasher-comedy Totally Killer from Prime Video and Blumhouse Television will close the festival and stars Kiernan Shipka as a time-traveling teen out to...
The world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ reimagining of cult classic The Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklage will open 2023 Fantastic Fest running September 21-28.
Director Macon Blair’s film, which also stars Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon, is among a roster of 29 world premieres, 24 North American premieres, and 18 US premieres.
The world premiere of Nahnatchka Khan’s slasher-comedy Totally Killer from Prime Video and Blumhouse Television will close the festival and stars Kiernan Shipka as a time-traveling teen out to...
- 8/15/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “If you want to see the best new movies from around the world first with the best audience, Fantastic Fest is the place to be.”
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop...
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “If you want to see the best new movies from around the world first with the best audience, Fantastic Fest is the place to be.”
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop...
- 8/15/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic
In the days since Angus Cloud's sudden death at age 25, fans and fellow celebrities have paid their respects with heartfelt words and personal anecdotes about the "Euphoria" actor. On Aug. 3, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Cloud's legacy will live on in three posthumous film projects, including a thriller that could debut as early as 2024.
Angus Cloud Movies and TV Shows
Following his breakout role as Fezco in "Euphoria," Cloud expanded his film and TV résumè with a handful of meaningful roles, including a 2019 cameo as himself in the reality TV show "The Perfect Woman." In 2021, Cloud starred alongside Ryder McLaughlin, Vince Vaughn, and Miranda Cosgrove in Mikey Alfred's "North Hollywood," a comedy-drama film loosely based on the director's life. Then in 2023, Cloud appeared in Ethan Berger and Alex Russek's "The Line," starring Alex Wolff, Lewis Pullman, Halle Bailey, and Austin Abrams.
In the days since Angus Cloud's sudden death at age 25, fans and fellow celebrities have paid their respects with heartfelt words and personal anecdotes about the "Euphoria" actor. On Aug. 3, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Cloud's legacy will live on in three posthumous film projects, including a thriller that could debut as early as 2024.
Angus Cloud Movies and TV Shows
Following his breakout role as Fezco in "Euphoria," Cloud expanded his film and TV résumè with a handful of meaningful roles, including a 2019 cameo as himself in the reality TV show "The Perfect Woman." In 2021, Cloud starred alongside Ryder McLaughlin, Vince Vaughn, and Miranda Cosgrove in Mikey Alfred's "North Hollywood," a comedy-drama film loosely based on the director's life. Then in 2023, Cloud appeared in Ethan Berger and Alex Russek's "The Line," starring Alex Wolff, Lewis Pullman, Halle Bailey, and Austin Abrams.
- 8/3/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
‘Euphoria’ actor Angus Cloud, who passed away on July 31, had completed filming for over three projects prior to his death which included an untitled monster-thriller which is helmed by ‘Scream VI’ directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
As reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, the movie which is produced by Universal Studios had wrapped up filming though Universal has refused to comment on how the film will be impacted, following Angus Cloud’s untimely death.
In addition to ‘Radio Silence’, Cloud completed work on ‘Freaky Tales’, a drama from ‘Captain Marvel’ filmmakers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The movie is currently in post-production.
In a statement obtained by ‘THR’, Fleck and Boden talking about Cloud’s passing said “We are so shocked and saddened by the awful news. Angus brought such a unique energy and vitality to our set and his work.”
“We will remember him as a bright, patient, vibrant...
As reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, the movie which is produced by Universal Studios had wrapped up filming though Universal has refused to comment on how the film will be impacted, following Angus Cloud’s untimely death.
In addition to ‘Radio Silence’, Cloud completed work on ‘Freaky Tales’, a drama from ‘Captain Marvel’ filmmakers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The movie is currently in post-production.
In a statement obtained by ‘THR’, Fleck and Boden talking about Cloud’s passing said “We are so shocked and saddened by the awful news. Angus brought such a unique energy and vitality to our set and his work.”
“We will remember him as a bright, patient, vibrant...
- 8/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Angus Cloud completed three final movies before he died.The 25-year-old actor - who was best known for playing drug dealer Fezco on the HBO teen drama 'Euphoria' - had completed work on three upcoming movies before he was found dead at his mother's home in Oakland, California on July 31.Angus had wrapped on the as-yet-untitled Universal monster thriller movie directed by ‘Scream’ directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, which is due out in April next year. He had also completed work on 'Freaky Tales', the upcoming drama from Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, which is now in post-production.Paying tribute to Angus, they said in a statement obtained by the Hollywood Reporter: "We are so shocked and saddened by the awful news. Angus brought such a unique energy and vitality to our set and his work. We will remember him as a bright, patient, vibrant human being...
- 8/2/2023
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
Angus Cloud completed filming three roles for upcoming projects before his untimely death was announced on Monday, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Cloud, who played the role of Fezco on the hit HBO series Euphoria for two years, died at age 25, his family announced.
Before his death, he finished filming his star turn in the Universal untitled monster thriller from the filmmaking trio known as Radio Silence, and he wrapped filming on the upcoming thriller Your Lucky Day, THR confirmed.
In addition, Cloud completed work on Freaky Tales, a drama from Captain Marvel helmers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, which is now in post-production. “We are so shocked and saddened by the awful news. Angus brought such a unique energy and vitality to our set and his work. We will remember him as a bright, patient, vibrant human being and a devoted collaborator who we felt lucky to work alongside.
Cloud, who played the role of Fezco on the hit HBO series Euphoria for two years, died at age 25, his family announced.
Before his death, he finished filming his star turn in the Universal untitled monster thriller from the filmmaking trio known as Radio Silence, and he wrapped filming on the upcoming thriller Your Lucky Day, THR confirmed.
In addition, Cloud completed work on Freaky Tales, a drama from Captain Marvel helmers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, which is now in post-production. “We are so shocked and saddened by the awful news. Angus brought such a unique energy and vitality to our set and his work. We will remember him as a bright, patient, vibrant human being and a devoted collaborator who we felt lucky to work alongside.
- 8/1/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Angus Cloud completed production for his role on Universal’s upcoming monster thriller from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett before his death, a source close to the project confirms.
Set for an April 2024 release, the untitled feature stars Cloud alongside a cast including Kathryn Newton, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand and Will Catlett. Melissa Barrera, who starred in the fifth and sixth “Scream” entries, also reunites with Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett for the film. The pair compose the directorial muscle behind the collective known as Radio Silence, which includes producer Chad Villella. Tripp Vinson is also producing, alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt for Project X Entertainment.
The film isn’t complete yet and remains impacted by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Cloud died Monday in Oakland Calif. at the age of 25. The Oakland Fire Department stated that it responded to a medical emergency at approximately 11:30 a.
Set for an April 2024 release, the untitled feature stars Cloud alongside a cast including Kathryn Newton, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand and Will Catlett. Melissa Barrera, who starred in the fifth and sixth “Scream” entries, also reunites with Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett for the film. The pair compose the directorial muscle behind the collective known as Radio Silence, which includes producer Chad Villella. Tripp Vinson is also producing, alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt for Project X Entertainment.
The film isn’t complete yet and remains impacted by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Cloud died Monday in Oakland Calif. at the age of 25. The Oakland Fire Department stated that it responded to a medical emergency at approximately 11:30 a.
- 8/1/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
What’s NBC nowadays?
Even before the ongoing writers strike scrambled the network’s fall schedule, its identity — historically quite strong as a place for chewy, grown-up dramas and chic, cerebral sitcoms — had seemed hazy. Promising comedies, the sort that might have grown to fulfill the role recently played by “30 Rock” or “Superstore,” got unceremoniously booted from the air after barely a chance to thrive; new dramas, from “Ordinary Joe” to “The Thing About Pam,” seemed painfully undistinguished.
It’s been a tough few years. And as much as the departure of Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, a career TV executive previously known for her work at Warner Bros. Television, is just latest bit of media industry consolidation, it’s also a moment to observe that the legacy network and its corporate siblings have struggled to find a way forward. In the years...
Even before the ongoing writers strike scrambled the network’s fall schedule, its identity — historically quite strong as a place for chewy, grown-up dramas and chic, cerebral sitcoms — had seemed hazy. Promising comedies, the sort that might have grown to fulfill the role recently played by “30 Rock” or “Superstore,” got unceremoniously booted from the air after barely a chance to thrive; new dramas, from “Ordinary Joe” to “The Thing About Pam,” seemed painfully undistinguished.
It’s been a tough few years. And as much as the departure of Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, a career TV executive previously known for her work at Warner Bros. Television, is just latest bit of media industry consolidation, it’s also a moment to observe that the legacy network and its corporate siblings have struggled to find a way forward. In the years...
- 7/6/2023
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Ewan McGregor not only received a lifetime achievement award, but also much love and adoration during a brief, but emotional ceremony at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Saturday night.
During the event at the big cinema celebration in the Czech spa town, organizers and fans feted the Scottish actor, director and producer as the President’s Award for lifetime achievement was bestowed upon him. On Friday’s opening night of the fest, Alicia Vikander received the same award, while Russell Crowe was honored with the festival’s Crystal Globe.
A warm welcome to McGregor by a host was followed by a particularly well-received career highlights reel that repeatedly drew laughs and cheers for scenes from the likes of the Star Wars universe, I Love You Phillip Morris and, of course, Trainspotting.
“This is like a dream to see that,” McGregor told the audience at the Hotel Thermal, the...
During the event at the big cinema celebration in the Czech spa town, organizers and fans feted the Scottish actor, director and producer as the President’s Award for lifetime achievement was bestowed upon him. On Friday’s opening night of the fest, Alicia Vikander received the same award, while Russell Crowe was honored with the festival’s Crystal Globe.
A warm welcome to McGregor by a host was followed by a particularly well-received career highlights reel that repeatedly drew laughs and cheers for scenes from the likes of the Star Wars universe, I Love You Phillip Morris and, of course, Trainspotting.
“This is like a dream to see that,” McGregor told the audience at the Hotel Thermal, the...
- 7/1/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
India’s most recognized director SS Rajamouli has opened the doors of Indian stories around the world. Along with grand landscapes and fables perfectly narrated on a backdrop of action, Rajamouli is not just elating Indian Cinema but is also introducing Indian stories with varied narratives. We can all agree that he is an absolute visionary shaping the action-heavy genre in India.
Rajamouli shares a deep connection with Indiana Jones in building outstanding environments. In a recent interview, expressing his motivation behind creating globetrotting franchises, he said “I always wanted to do a globe-trotting film like Indiana Jones or the world of Dan Brown’s books. My father is currently sketching a film on the adventurous thematic genre. We have not yet finalised the script, but the work is underway,”
Furthermore, revealing more about the film he added, “My next film with Mahesh Babu will be a globetrotting action adventure.
Rajamouli shares a deep connection with Indiana Jones in building outstanding environments. In a recent interview, expressing his motivation behind creating globetrotting franchises, he said “I always wanted to do a globe-trotting film like Indiana Jones or the world of Dan Brown’s books. My father is currently sketching a film on the adventurous thematic genre. We have not yet finalised the script, but the work is underway,”
Furthermore, revealing more about the film he added, “My next film with Mahesh Babu will be a globetrotting action adventure.
- 6/24/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Clockwise from left: Angels & Demons, Troy, Oz The Great And Powerful, Tron Legacy, Clash Of The TitansGraphic: AVClub
Many blockbusters stand the test of time. They had us at “hello.” And frankly, my dear, we love quoting their best lines. Then there are the blockbusters nobody remembers. Most of...
Many blockbusters stand the test of time. They had us at “hello.” And frankly, my dear, we love quoting their best lines. Then there are the blockbusters nobody remembers. Most of...
- 5/25/2023
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Exclusive: Suzy Eddie Izzard, Antonia Thomas and John Hannah have joined Emile Hirsch in the psychological thriller Past Life, from director and Grimmfest head Simeon Halligan.
Written by Dean Lines and Ray Bogdanovich, the pic follows Jason Frey (Hirsch), an investigative reporter who reluctantly agrees to attend a hypnotism event with his pregnant wife Claira (Thomas). Under hypnosis, Jason witnesses a murder through the eyes of a killer. Haunted by what he has seen, Jason uses past live regression techniques to investigate a series of unsolved murders from the 1980s while unwittingly reawakening a psychopath’s killer tendencies.
Related: Cannes Film Festival Full Coverage
As Deadline previously reported, the film is produced by Rachel Richardson-Jones of Grimmfest Films (Habit), Pierre Romain and Susan Michels of Swe (Son of the South), and Michael Laundon of M2 Productions (Endless). Executive producers are Michael Bassick (Hacksaw Ridge), Sarada McDermott (Bridgerton...
Written by Dean Lines and Ray Bogdanovich, the pic follows Jason Frey (Hirsch), an investigative reporter who reluctantly agrees to attend a hypnotism event with his pregnant wife Claira (Thomas). Under hypnosis, Jason witnesses a murder through the eyes of a killer. Haunted by what he has seen, Jason uses past live regression techniques to investigate a series of unsolved murders from the 1980s while unwittingly reawakening a psychopath’s killer tendencies.
Related: Cannes Film Festival Full Coverage
As Deadline previously reported, the film is produced by Rachel Richardson-Jones of Grimmfest Films (Habit), Pierre Romain and Susan Michels of Swe (Son of the South), and Michael Laundon of M2 Productions (Endless). Executive producers are Michael Bassick (Hacksaw Ridge), Sarada McDermott (Bridgerton...
- 5/16/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, and Will Catlett have been set for Universal Pictures’ untitled monster thriller from Radio Silence. The pic has been set for an April 19, 2024 release.
The trio join Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand in the thriller. Radio Silence is comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick.
In the vein of Uni’s recent films like The Invisible Man and Renfield, this untitled monster thriller provides a unique take on legendary monster lore and will rep a fresh, new direction for those classic characters.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the $169M global grossing success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and...
The trio join Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand in the thriller. Radio Silence is comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick.
In the vein of Uni’s recent films like The Invisible Man and Renfield, this untitled monster thriller provides a unique take on legendary monster lore and will rep a fresh, new direction for those classic characters.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the $169M global grossing success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and...
- 5/12/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal’s upcoming monster thriller, directed by “Scream” and “Scream VI” filmmakers Radio Silence, has added to its buzzy cast, with Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and Will Catlett signing on for the film.
The trio join “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens and Kevin Durand in the yet-to-be-titled movie, which is set for release on April 19, 2024.
Hot off the success of their “Scream” films, which reinvigorated the franchise and set box office records, Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the project from a script by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella serves as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson will also produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but the movie is described as in the vein of Universal’s most recent monster movies, “Renfield” and “The Invisible Man,...
The trio join “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens and Kevin Durand in the yet-to-be-titled movie, which is set for release on April 19, 2024.
Hot off the success of their “Scream” films, which reinvigorated the franchise and set box office records, Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the project from a script by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella serves as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson will also produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but the movie is described as in the vein of Universal’s most recent monster movies, “Renfield” and “The Invisible Man,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Awa Studios announced this morning the upcoming release of The Ribbon Queen.
This new horror series reunites National Comics and two-time Eisner award-winning writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) and artist Jacen Burrows (Crossed, Moon Knight).
Debuting July 26, the 8-issue comic series will tackle crime and punishment, revenge versus justice, toxic masculinity, and police corruption in present-day New York City. That it comes from Ennis and Burrows means we can expect this journey to get violent and gruesome.
The Ribbon Queen is “Set in the wake of summer 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests” and “follows NYPD detective Amy Sun. Detective Sun is working a grisly murder case when she discovers a unit within the department that is rotten to the core… and something even more terrifying that hunts them. Each time Amy narrows in on the corrupt cops around her, she discovers them literally unraveled and torn to ribbons. Detective...
This new horror series reunites National Comics and two-time Eisner award-winning writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) and artist Jacen Burrows (Crossed, Moon Knight).
Debuting July 26, the 8-issue comic series will tackle crime and punishment, revenge versus justice, toxic masculinity, and police corruption in present-day New York City. That it comes from Ennis and Burrows means we can expect this journey to get violent and gruesome.
The Ribbon Queen is “Set in the wake of summer 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests” and “follows NYPD detective Amy Sun. Detective Sun is working a grisly murder case when she discovers a unit within the department that is rotten to the core… and something even more terrifying that hunts them. Each time Amy narrows in on the corrupt cops around her, she discovers them literally unraveled and torn to ribbons. Detective...
- 4/12/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Exorcist rerun as a Tiktok video is a papal potboiler saved from eternal damnation by Crowe, who is no doubt eyeing a late-career franchise
Hustled out over Easter, Julius Avery’s papal potboiler derives brisk if well-trodden hokum from the writings of Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s demonslayer-in-chief between 1986 and 2016. The film’s Amorth is a wry old pro, finding the levity in a devilishly tricky day job; not unhelpfully, he’s played by Russell Crowe, alternating gruff Italian and Italianate English, and possibly eyeing the prospect of a late-career franchise-slash-retirement plan. Crowe is by far the film’s strongest suit, pre-empting (some of) our gigglier responses and mitigating against (some of) the material’s flimsiness. We still have movie stars, even if the pictures thrown up around them are getting smaller, staler and sillier.
Crowe’s Amorth is pulled away from Dan Brown-ish Vatican politicking to...
Hustled out over Easter, Julius Avery’s papal potboiler derives brisk if well-trodden hokum from the writings of Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s demonslayer-in-chief between 1986 and 2016. The film’s Amorth is a wry old pro, finding the levity in a devilishly tricky day job; not unhelpfully, he’s played by Russell Crowe, alternating gruff Italian and Italianate English, and possibly eyeing the prospect of a late-career franchise-slash-retirement plan. Crowe is by far the film’s strongest suit, pre-empting (some of) our gigglier responses and mitigating against (some of) the material’s flimsiness. We still have movie stars, even if the pictures thrown up around them are getting smaller, staler and sillier.
Crowe’s Amorth is pulled away from Dan Brown-ish Vatican politicking to...
- 4/10/2023
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
As a landmark of Paris and the world's most visited art museum — with over 10 million annual visitors before the pandemic, according to the BBC — the Louvre has been featured in a number of Hollywood films. In 2005, for instance, museum officials reluctantly allowed the makers of "The Da Vinci Code" to shoot inside the Louvre, with the movie adapting a scene from Dan Brown's bestselling book where symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) walks into a grisly murder scene with a body posed like Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Vitruvian Man." More recently, in 2017, the opening scene of "Wonder Woman" showed Gal Gadot's heroine strolling past the glass pyramid in the Louvre's main courtyard and into the museum.
"John Wick: Chapter 4" is merely the latest in a long line of movies to shoot in and around the Louvre, but given the title character's penchant for gun fu fighting, Parisians...
"John Wick: Chapter 4" is merely the latest in a long line of movies to shoot in and around the Louvre, but given the title character's penchant for gun fu fighting, Parisians...
- 2/25/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Rami Malek is circling his next lead role in the thriller "Amateur" from 20th Century Studios. Deadline reports that James Hawes — who directed all six episodes of the first season of "Slow Horses," the Gary Oldman-led Apple TV+ series — has also boarded the project. Right now, it's still in the development stages, with Malek in line to executive produce alongside Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson.
The plot of "Amateur" reportedly "follows a CIA cryptographer who, after his wife is tragically killed in a London terrorist attack, demands his bosses go after them." The CIA isn't having any of that, and "when it becomes clear they won't act due to conflicting internal priorities," the cryptographer takes matters into his own hands and "blackmails the agency into training him."
Malek is no stranger to thriller territory, having starred in "Mr. Robot" for four seasons before the show ended in 2019. Since winning...
The plot of "Amateur" reportedly "follows a CIA cryptographer who, after his wife is tragically killed in a London terrorist attack, demands his bosses go after them." The CIA isn't having any of that, and "when it becomes clear they won't act due to conflicting internal priorities," the cryptographer takes matters into his own hands and "blackmails the agency into training him."
Malek is no stranger to thriller territory, having starred in "Mr. Robot" for four seasons before the show ended in 2019. Since winning...
- 2/20/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Ron Howard's "The Da Vinci Code" has not aged very well; even franchise star and all-around nice guy Tom Hanks hasn't had many nice things to say about it over the years. However, every movie series has its fandom, and "The Da Vinci Code" is no different. The follows Robert Langdon, a professor of religious symbology, who is a suspect in the murder of a Louvre curator and ends up searching for the Holy Grail alongside police cryptographer Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou). Based on Dan Brown's best-selling book, "The Da Vinci Code" grossed 760 million worldwide on a 125 million dollar budget, which apparently justified the existence of two less successful sequels, "Angels & Demons" and "Inferno." We may not have the fondest memory of those films, but at least it seems like Hanks had fun on set filming the religious mystery thriller.
Much of "The Da Vinci Code" revolves around the Louvre,...
Much of "The Da Vinci Code" revolves around the Louvre,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
Exclusive: CBS is developing Citizen Jane, a drama from Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol co-creator Jay Beattie and CBS Studios.
In Citizen Jane, written by Beattie, haunted by her sister’s unsolved murder, a law school dropout turned citizen sleuth partners with a jaded homicide detective seeking redemption to solve cold cases and deliver justice across the country.
Beattie executive produces with Adventure Media principals Chris von Goetz and James Robins Early, the ICM Partners veterans who recently launched the artist-driven management and production company with fellow founding partner Aaliyah Williams.
Beattie is consulting on ABC’s new drama series Alaska Daily starring Hilary Swank.
He was previously partnered with writer/producer Dan Dworkin for many years. They were creators, exec producers and showrunners of Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol at Peacock through an overall deal at CBS Studios, which produced the series. They also created/exec produced The Crossing,...
In Citizen Jane, written by Beattie, haunted by her sister’s unsolved murder, a law school dropout turned citizen sleuth partners with a jaded homicide detective seeking redemption to solve cold cases and deliver justice across the country.
Beattie executive produces with Adventure Media principals Chris von Goetz and James Robins Early, the ICM Partners veterans who recently launched the artist-driven management and production company with fellow founding partner Aaliyah Williams.
Beattie is consulting on ABC’s new drama series Alaska Daily starring Hilary Swank.
He was previously partnered with writer/producer Dan Dworkin for many years. They were creators, exec producers and showrunners of Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol at Peacock through an overall deal at CBS Studios, which produced the series. They also created/exec produced The Crossing,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Lewis, who wrote and directed one of the most talked about (and disturbing) true-crime docseries in recent memory, is back on Netflix with a new series, “Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi.”
Like “Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer,” “Vatican Girl” was produced by British TV production company Raw. The four-part docseries will premiere globally on Netflix on Oct. 20.
“Vatican Girl” is the latest probe into a case that started on June 22, 1983, when Emanuela Orlandi, a 15-year-old girl living in Vatican City, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The case made headlines around the world. Various theories have linked the girl’s presumed abduction to intrigue involving secret services of various countries, the Italian mob, and the Vatican, which has denied accusations of a coverup.
“Vatican Girl” features interviews with Orlandi’s family and witnesses to her disappearance.
Variety spoke with Lewis, who won a Primetime Emmy for “Don’t F** With Cats,...
Like “Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer,” “Vatican Girl” was produced by British TV production company Raw. The four-part docseries will premiere globally on Netflix on Oct. 20.
“Vatican Girl” is the latest probe into a case that started on June 22, 1983, when Emanuela Orlandi, a 15-year-old girl living in Vatican City, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The case made headlines around the world. Various theories have linked the girl’s presumed abduction to intrigue involving secret services of various countries, the Italian mob, and the Vatican, which has denied accusations of a coverup.
“Vatican Girl” features interviews with Orlandi’s family and witnesses to her disappearance.
Variety spoke with Lewis, who won a Primetime Emmy for “Don’t F** With Cats,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
The Vought International roster keeps expanding the realm of “The Boys.”
A first look at Season 4 introduces two new supes, Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and Sister Sage (Susan Heyward). While the details of their roles are still kept under wraps, their patriotic costumes give some slight hints as to their superpowers, thanks to costume designer Laura Jean Shannon. The Sister Sage moniker has already caused fans to speculate the character has a connection to the Sage Grove Center psychiatric institute shown in Season 2.
Season 4 of the Prime Video series is currently in production. Heyward previously starred in “Orange Is the New Black,” and leads the AppleTV+ series “Hello Tomorrow.” Curry stars in Peacock’s “The Lost Symbol” based on the Dan Brown novel.
In addition, Heyward and Curry, “Walking Dead” alum Jeffrey Dean Morgan is confirmed to be starring in a mystery role for Season 4. “The Boys” college spin-off “Gen V” is also in the works.
A first look at Season 4 introduces two new supes, Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and Sister Sage (Susan Heyward). While the details of their roles are still kept under wraps, their patriotic costumes give some slight hints as to their superpowers, thanks to costume designer Laura Jean Shannon. The Sister Sage moniker has already caused fans to speculate the character has a connection to the Sage Grove Center psychiatric institute shown in Season 2.
Season 4 of the Prime Video series is currently in production. Heyward previously starred in “Orange Is the New Black,” and leads the AppleTV+ series “Hello Tomorrow.” Curry stars in Peacock’s “The Lost Symbol” based on the Dan Brown novel.
In addition, Heyward and Curry, “Walking Dead” alum Jeffrey Dean Morgan is confirmed to be starring in a mystery role for Season 4. “The Boys” college spin-off “Gen V” is also in the works.
- 10/10/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Vought International has two new hires to boast about: Supes Firecracker and Sister Sage made their epic debut Monday in two first-look photos from “The Boys” Season 4 revealed by Amazon’s Prime Video.
In the photos, which you can view at the bottom of this post, you’ll see Susan Heyward suit up as Sister Sage and Valorie Curry rocking her Firecracker costume.
Both of the supersuits were designed by Laura Jean Shannon, “The Boys” costume designer who styled Jensen Ackles’ fan-favorite Soldier Boy look for Season 3.
Fans will want to pick the details of these costumes apart as much as possible, because Amazon says that everything else about the Firecracker and Sister Sage characters “will be kept under wraps until the season airs.” While we don’t know when that will be just yet, we do know “The Boys” Season 4 is currently in production in Toronto — so stay tuned.
In the photos, which you can view at the bottom of this post, you’ll see Susan Heyward suit up as Sister Sage and Valorie Curry rocking her Firecracker costume.
Both of the supersuits were designed by Laura Jean Shannon, “The Boys” costume designer who styled Jensen Ackles’ fan-favorite Soldier Boy look for Season 3.
Fans will want to pick the details of these costumes apart as much as possible, because Amazon says that everything else about the Firecracker and Sister Sage characters “will be kept under wraps until the season airs.” While we don’t know when that will be just yet, we do know “The Boys” Season 4 is currently in production in Toronto — so stay tuned.
- 10/10/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
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Peacock’s Last Light is a consistently inert environmental thriller that fails to deliver even the most minor thrills. But in reaching its bizarrely anticlimactic conclusion in only five episodes, none more than 44 minutes, it’s far too brisk to be mad at.
Peacock is hoping that Last Light might get some attention for Matthew Fox’s return to TV, but with less watchable goofiness than The Lost Symbol, the streamer’s short-lived Dan Brown adaptation — another cheap-looking international thriller with allegedly literary trappings — I’m pretty confident this will be another no-impact fizzle.
Last Light begins with Fox’s Andy Yeats — a weirdass reference to “The Second Coming”? — standing on a sand dune. He’s disoriented, or “lost,” if you will. After a burst of high-drama snippets from later in the series, we go back to two days earlier; it’s an...
Peacock’s Last Light is a consistently inert environmental thriller that fails to deliver even the most minor thrills. But in reaching its bizarrely anticlimactic conclusion in only five episodes, none more than 44 minutes, it’s far too brisk to be mad at.
Peacock is hoping that Last Light might get some attention for Matthew Fox’s return to TV, but with less watchable goofiness than The Lost Symbol, the streamer’s short-lived Dan Brown adaptation — another cheap-looking international thriller with allegedly literary trappings — I’m pretty confident this will be another no-impact fizzle.
Last Light begins with Fox’s Andy Yeats — a weirdass reference to “The Second Coming”? — standing on a sand dune. He’s disoriented, or “lost,” if you will. After a burst of high-drama snippets from later in the series, we go back to two days earlier; it’s an...
- 9/7/2022
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: ICM Partners veterans Chris von Goetz and James Robins Early have teamed to launch Adventure Media, an artist-driven management and production company. Aaliyah Williams has joined the company as a founding partner, manager and producer.
Von Goetz, Robins Early and Williams bring different experience to the partnership. Von Goetz is transitioning to management after becoming one of the business’ top TV lit agents during 25-year career at ICM Partners and predecessor Bwcs. During his 12-year tenure at ICM, Robins Early worked in feature film in addition to scripted TV, while Williams is a Peabody-nominated TV and film producer who most recently has been under a first-look deat at CBS Studios for her company Just A Rebel. The trio knew each other from ICM where Von Goetz and Robins Early worked and Williams was a client.
Adventure is starting with an extensive roster of talent — including most of Von Goetz...
Von Goetz, Robins Early and Williams bring different experience to the partnership. Von Goetz is transitioning to management after becoming one of the business’ top TV lit agents during 25-year career at ICM Partners and predecessor Bwcs. During his 12-year tenure at ICM, Robins Early worked in feature film in addition to scripted TV, while Williams is a Peabody-nominated TV and film producer who most recently has been under a first-look deat at CBS Studios for her company Just A Rebel. The trio knew each other from ICM where Von Goetz and Robins Early worked and Williams was a client.
Adventure is starting with an extensive roster of talent — including most of Von Goetz...
- 8/17/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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