June 4, 2024 – Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley, beloved James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and Star Wars universe luminary Mark Hamill form the ultimate vocal rogues’ gallery in Mofac Animation’s upcoming The King of Kings, an animated family film inspired by a little-known short story by Charles Dickens depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ.
Kingsley voices High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus. Hamill takes on the role of King Herod, who, according to the Gospel of Matthew, ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to kill Jesus as an infant. And Brosnan gives animated life to Pontius Pilate, who ultimately ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. The triumvirate of villainous voices further enhances the A-list cast behind the faith-based animated film, which also includes Academy Award & Emmy Award winners Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Golden Globe...
Kingsley voices High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus. Hamill takes on the role of King Herod, who, according to the Gospel of Matthew, ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to kill Jesus as an infant. And Brosnan gives animated life to Pontius Pilate, who ultimately ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. The triumvirate of villainous voices further enhances the A-list cast behind the faith-based animated film, which also includes Academy Award & Emmy Award winners Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Golden Globe...
- 6/5/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Simon West is directing an action film that will see Aaron Eckhart step into the polished dress shoes of the President of the United States. More on Raider below.
Another day, another deliciously lucrative action film set in the Oval Office. This time, it’s Aaron Eckhart playing the President of the United States in Raider, a new film by director Simon West.
According to Deadline, Raider will follow Eckhart’s president who wins the election by a landslide, but discovers that the White has been controlled by a shadow organisation. Danny Huston plays the head of the Secret Service and Eckhart’s president has no intention of complying with their demands. Instead, he begins to investigate the clues left by previous presidents in order to not just free his family, but the whole country.
“Our lead is a classy and honorable man who puts country first, despite the risks and impossible odds.
Another day, another deliciously lucrative action film set in the Oval Office. This time, it’s Aaron Eckhart playing the President of the United States in Raider, a new film by director Simon West.
According to Deadline, Raider will follow Eckhart’s president who wins the election by a landslide, but discovers that the White has been controlled by a shadow organisation. Danny Huston plays the head of the Secret Service and Eckhart’s president has no intention of complying with their demands. Instead, he begins to investigate the clues left by previous presidents in order to not just free his family, but the whole country.
“Our lead is a classy and honorable man who puts country first, despite the risks and impossible odds.
- 5/21/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
For the past few weeks, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have become the talk of the town but not for good reasons. It has been reported that the singer and her husband who tied the knot in 2022 live separately. The Gone Girl star moved out of JLo’s house after their marriage started having issues and he hit the breaking point.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a still from Gigli | Columbia Pictures
This news has raised concerns among fans about the couple’s future together as rumors of their divorce started swirling over social media. However, a new report regarding their relationship status brings hope as insiders claim the Let’s Get Loud singer and the Batman V Superman star can overcome the odds and save their marriage.
Jennifer Lopez is not giving up on her marriage with Ben Affleck
A person close to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a still from Gigli | Columbia Pictures
This news has raised concerns among fans about the couple’s future together as rumors of their divorce started swirling over social media. However, a new report regarding their relationship status brings hope as insiders claim the Let’s Get Loud singer and the Batman V Superman star can overcome the odds and save their marriage.
Jennifer Lopez is not giving up on her marriage with Ben Affleck
A person close to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck...
- 5/20/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
Ahead of the release of The Strangers: Chapter 1, we chat to director Renny Harlin about reimagining one of the most beloved modern horror films.
When The Strangers, Bryan Bertino’s low-budget horror film, was released in 2008, it immediately burrowed itself under my skin. In the film, a couple, played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, are stalked by masked assailants, who seemingly have no motive for tormenting the couple. The film was a massive hit and has earned itself a firm, deserved cult status.
16 years after the release of Bertino’s film, Finnish director Renny Harlin is attempting the impossible. He has taken the basic premise of The Strangers, kept the name and turned it into an ambitious trilogy of his own.
The film follows Maya (played by Madelaine Petsch) and Ryan (played by Froy Gutierrez) on a road trip across the country. They pull over to a remote town for some food,...
When The Strangers, Bryan Bertino’s low-budget horror film, was released in 2008, it immediately burrowed itself under my skin. In the film, a couple, played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, are stalked by masked assailants, who seemingly have no motive for tormenting the couple. The film was a massive hit and has earned itself a firm, deserved cult status.
16 years after the release of Bertino’s film, Finnish director Renny Harlin is attempting the impossible. He has taken the basic premise of The Strangers, kept the name and turned it into an ambitious trilogy of his own.
The film follows Maya (played by Madelaine Petsch) and Ryan (played by Froy Gutierrez) on a road trip across the country. They pull over to a remote town for some food,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Phoebe Dynevor, star of TV’s Bridgerton, is in talks to star in Violent Night director Tommy Wirkola’s mysterious, untitled shark thriller.
Tommy Wirkola, director of festive action film Violent Night, is currently working on a thriller that involves sharks in some form, and said thriller could end up starring Phoebe Dynevor, previously of Bridgerton and Fair Play fame.
Dynevor is ‘in talks’ to star in Wirkola’s shark-based project according to Deadline, while further details are thinner on the ground than actual sharks. There’s no title to speak of and its plot is said to be “under wraps”; the concrete bit of information is that it’ll be produced by Hyperobject Industries, the production company founded by Adam McKay. It’s previously brought us such entertainments as Succession, The Menu and Don’t Look Up, the latter directed by McKay himself.
Hailing from Norway, Wirkola has built a...
Tommy Wirkola, director of festive action film Violent Night, is currently working on a thriller that involves sharks in some form, and said thriller could end up starring Phoebe Dynevor, previously of Bridgerton and Fair Play fame.
Dynevor is ‘in talks’ to star in Wirkola’s shark-based project according to Deadline, while further details are thinner on the ground than actual sharks. There’s no title to speak of and its plot is said to be “under wraps”; the concrete bit of information is that it’ll be produced by Hyperobject Industries, the production company founded by Adam McKay. It’s previously brought us such entertainments as Succession, The Menu and Don’t Look Up, the latter directed by McKay himself.
Hailing from Norway, Wirkola has built a...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Back in April 2024, Netflix announced Tom Brady as the upcoming target of the first-ever unedited roast that will be telecast live as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Thereafter, on May 5, the former Patriots quarterback appeared on The Greatest Roast of All Time, where he was roasted by comedians, NFL players, and surprisingly, Ben Affleck as well.
Neflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady
The Batman actor was rumored to potentially appear on the program with long-time Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Eventually, Ben Affleck made his way into the program to roast his favorite NFL quarterback. Unfortunately, the actor’s humorously balanced performance simply attracted criticism, as Affleck got slammed for his unhinged rant.
Ben Affleck’s Dull Performance at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady
A star-studded cast appeared for Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, which streamed exclusively...
Neflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady
The Batman actor was rumored to potentially appear on the program with long-time Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Eventually, Ben Affleck made his way into the program to roast his favorite NFL quarterback. Unfortunately, the actor’s humorously balanced performance simply attracted criticism, as Affleck got slammed for his unhinged rant.
Ben Affleck’s Dull Performance at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady
A star-studded cast appeared for Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, which streamed exclusively...
- 5/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Stars: Cedric Jonathan, Kennedy Wilson, Jaqueline McNulty, Craig Nigh, Van Quattro, Brenna Jones, Nik L. Guerra, Larissa Dali, Gary Kent, Don Daro, Michael L Garcia Jr. | Written by Stefan Ruf, John Herndon | Directed by Stefan Ruf
Stefan Ruf says that Coyote Woman, his follow-up to Motorpsycho Maniacs aka Sex Terrorists on Wheels, was inspired by both Ralph Nelson’s Soldier Blue and Bruno Mattei’s Scalps. That combination of critically acclaimed sadism and grindhouse sleaze certainly caught my attention and all but demanded I give it a review.
Deep Water and his warriors attack a family of settlers, scalping the parents and abducting the two daughters Iris who escapes on the way back to their village, and Cynthia (Jaqueline McNulty; The Great Turkey Miracle) who is adopted into the tribe.
Ten years later, J.J. Glanton and his right-hand man Judge Holden decide they’ve had enough of the Texas Rangers...
Stefan Ruf says that Coyote Woman, his follow-up to Motorpsycho Maniacs aka Sex Terrorists on Wheels, was inspired by both Ralph Nelson’s Soldier Blue and Bruno Mattei’s Scalps. That combination of critically acclaimed sadism and grindhouse sleaze certainly caught my attention and all but demanded I give it a review.
Deep Water and his warriors attack a family of settlers, scalping the parents and abducting the two daughters Iris who escapes on the way back to their village, and Cynthia (Jaqueline McNulty; The Great Turkey Miracle) who is adopted into the tribe.
Ten years later, J.J. Glanton and his right-hand man Judge Holden decide they’ve had enough of the Texas Rangers...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Ben Affleck has donned a lot of roles throughout his spectacular career as an actor in the entertainment industry. This includes superhero roles in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as the DC Extended Universe. But despite being such a tremendous actor with a versatile range, working in the superhero genre didn’t quite seem to work out for him the way it should have.
Ben Affleck in Deep Water.
Nonetheless, recent reports from an industry insider are claiming that the MCU is, once again, reportedly in talks with Affleck for a mystery role. However, while these reports may leave those fans of his who have been waiting so long to see him don a costume once again hopeful, the 51-year-old mastermind’s past comments on superhero films are more than enough to crash that hope.
MCU Reportedly Eyeing Ben Affleck But He Has Already Made His Choice Clear...
Ben Affleck in Deep Water.
Nonetheless, recent reports from an industry insider are claiming that the MCU is, once again, reportedly in talks with Affleck for a mystery role. However, while these reports may leave those fans of his who have been waiting so long to see him don a costume once again hopeful, the 51-year-old mastermind’s past comments on superhero films are more than enough to crash that hope.
MCU Reportedly Eyeing Ben Affleck But He Has Already Made His Choice Clear...
- 5/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Director Renny Harlin recently shot an entire trilogy of Strangers movies simultaneously, with The Strangers: Chapter 1 set to reach theatres on May 17th and The Strangers: Chapter 2 and The Strangers: Chapter 3 possibly following by the end of the year… but those aren’t the only Renny Harlin horror movies we’ll be seeing this year. In fact, Vertical will be giving a Harlin-helmed horror movie called Refuge a VOD release this Friday, April 19th – and the trailer for the film can be seen in the embed above!
Scripted by Ben Sztajnkrycer, Refuge has the following synopsis: After a mysterious attack from a malevolent demon during his tour of duty in Afghanistan, Sergeant Rick Pedroni returns home a changed man, and more dangerous than ever.
The film stars Sophie Simnett (Daybreak), Raza Jaffrey (The Rhythm Section), Aston McAuley (Rocketman), Johanna Harlin (Class Reunion 3), Shervin Alenabi (Gangs of London), Atanas Srebrev...
Scripted by Ben Sztajnkrycer, Refuge has the following synopsis: After a mysterious attack from a malevolent demon during his tour of duty in Afghanistan, Sergeant Rick Pedroni returns home a changed man, and more dangerous than ever.
The film stars Sophie Simnett (Daybreak), Raza Jaffrey (The Rhythm Section), Aston McAuley (Rocketman), Johanna Harlin (Class Reunion 3), Shervin Alenabi (Gangs of London), Atanas Srebrev...
- 4/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaker Renny Harlin has spent much of his career playing around in the horror genre, directing Prison, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Deep Blue Sea, The Exorcist: The Beginning, and Devil’s Pass, and he’s making his return to horror in a big way with upcoming movies including Deep Water and Lionsgate’s The Strangers reboot trilogy.
And then there’s Refuge, another brand new Renny Harlin movie that is actually releasing this week! From Vertical, Refuge will be released onto VOD outlets on Friday, April 19.
You can watch the official trailer for Refuge down below. Read on for more…
“In this horror-thriller, a U.S. military veteran — Sergeant Rick Pedroni — returns home changed and dangerous after a tour of duty in Afghanistan where he suffered an attack by a mysterious force. While officials dismiss his behavior as Ptsd, and order trauma therapy, Rick’s wife...
And then there’s Refuge, another brand new Renny Harlin movie that is actually releasing this week! From Vertical, Refuge will be released onto VOD outlets on Friday, April 19.
You can watch the official trailer for Refuge down below. Read on for more…
“In this horror-thriller, a U.S. military veteran — Sergeant Rick Pedroni — returns home changed and dangerous after a tour of duty in Afghanistan where he suffered an attack by a mysterious force. While officials dismiss his behavior as Ptsd, and order trauma therapy, Rick’s wife...
- 4/17/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
There are sharks all up in the Seine in Netflix’s upcoming aquatic horror, Under Paris. Here’s the first trailer.
At some point, sharks will club together and get a PR manager; until then, we’ll keep getting films like Jaws, Sharknado, and upcoming efforts like Beast Of War, Something In The Water and Renny Harlin’s Deep Water.
To the ever-growing list we can now add Under Paris, coming to a small screen near you this summer courtesy of Netflix. If you haven’t gathered already: yes, the film really is about sharks swimming up the Seine to terrorise all the hundreds of people that (presumably) swim in Paris’ waters on any given day.
Yes, it’s all incredibly silly, but if the trailer’s anything to go by, everyone involved knows it’s all incredibly silly. Under Paris is directed by Xavier Gens, who broke through with the extremely gory 2007 indie horror,...
At some point, sharks will club together and get a PR manager; until then, we’ll keep getting films like Jaws, Sharknado, and upcoming efforts like Beast Of War, Something In The Water and Renny Harlin’s Deep Water.
To the ever-growing list we can now add Under Paris, coming to a small screen near you this summer courtesy of Netflix. If you haven’t gathered already: yes, the film really is about sharks swimming up the Seine to terrorise all the hundreds of people that (presumably) swim in Paris’ waters on any given day.
Yes, it’s all incredibly silly, but if the trailer’s anything to go by, everyone involved knows it’s all incredibly silly. Under Paris is directed by Xavier Gens, who broke through with the extremely gory 2007 indie horror,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
This article contains minor spoilers for "The First Omen."
When The Walt Disney Company first acquired 20th Century Studios, fans had a field day joking about the characters in their library that were now under the Disney banner. Ripley from "Alien," Tyler Durden from "Fight Club," the titular "Predator," and all of the "Planet of the Apes" characters were now residents at the House of Mouse. Suddenly, viral memes declaring Dr. Frank-n-Furter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" as a technical Disney Princess were inescapable. Ignoring the blatant inaccuracy of that statement, it does serve as a reminder that Disney is and will likely forever be synonymous with family-friendly fare.
When Steve Asbell took over as president of 20th Century Studios, he spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and assured everyone that despite being a part of Disney, this branch would be closer to "general entertainment," saying, "Some films will be more Disney-adjacent — 'Avatar,...
When The Walt Disney Company first acquired 20th Century Studios, fans had a field day joking about the characters in their library that were now under the Disney banner. Ripley from "Alien," Tyler Durden from "Fight Club," the titular "Predator," and all of the "Planet of the Apes" characters were now residents at the House of Mouse. Suddenly, viral memes declaring Dr. Frank-n-Furter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" as a technical Disney Princess were inescapable. Ignoring the blatant inaccuracy of that statement, it does serve as a reminder that Disney is and will likely forever be synonymous with family-friendly fare.
When Steve Asbell took over as president of 20th Century Studios, he spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and assured everyone that despite being a part of Disney, this branch would be closer to "general entertainment," saying, "Some films will be more Disney-adjacent — 'Avatar,...
- 4/5/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has rounded out the cast of Vicious, its horror film starring Dakota Fanning. New additions include Kathryn Hunter (Poor Things), Tony Award nominee Mary McCormack (The West Wing), Rachel Blanchard (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Devyn Nekoda (Scream VI), Klea Scott (Millennium), and Emily Mitchell (Ordinary Angels).
An Atlas Independent production, the film follows a young woman who, after being left with a strange present from a late-night visitor, must spend the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.
Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) is directing from his own script, with Richard Suckle producing. Melinda Whitaker serves as executive producer. Pic is slated for release in theaters on August 8, 2025.
Recently, Hunter has been seen in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things, as well as Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, also appearing on shows like Andor and Landscapers.
An Atlas Independent production, the film follows a young woman who, after being left with a strange present from a late-night visitor, must spend the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.
Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) is directing from his own script, with Richard Suckle producing. Melinda Whitaker serves as executive producer. Pic is slated for release in theaters on August 8, 2025.
Recently, Hunter has been seen in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things, as well as Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, also appearing on shows like Andor and Landscapers.
- 4/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Garner is allegedly opening up about her relationship with her ex-husband Ben Affleck, to some of her close friends. The insider who revealed the above has also shared some unexpected details about the 13 Going On 30 actress’ marriage with her Oscar winner ex-husband and her feelings towards Affleck’s new wife Jennifer Lopez.
In recent months, Jennifer Lopez has been making many headlines thanks to her multiple projects. The Ain’t Your Mama singer released three projects – an album; This Is Me Now, a movie; This Is Me… Now: A Love Story; and a documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told all in February 2024. As she talks about her rekindled relationship with Ben Affleck in her songs, film, and documentary, the actor’s ex-wife also has some beans to spill.
Jennifer Garner in Netflix trailer of Family Switch
Insider shares details about Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s troubled marriage...
In recent months, Jennifer Lopez has been making many headlines thanks to her multiple projects. The Ain’t Your Mama singer released three projects – an album; This Is Me Now, a movie; This Is Me… Now: A Love Story; and a documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told all in February 2024. As she talks about her rekindled relationship with Ben Affleck in her songs, film, and documentary, the actor’s ex-wife also has some beans to spill.
Jennifer Garner in Netflix trailer of Family Switch
Insider shares details about Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s troubled marriage...
- 4/1/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
I find it ironic how despite existing on a planet where pretty much every living thing originated in the ocean, one of humanity’s most widespread fears is thalassophobia – the fear of the deep ocean. Whether it’s some form of genetic memory that continues to haunt our species or a natural reaction to witnessing one of the deadliest ecosystems in the world, it’s no surprise storytellers have been taking advantage of this fear for millennia.
And while Jaws obviously dominates the conversation when it comes to underwater horror in film, there are still some intrepid filmmakers that dare to explore other kinds of sea-borne thrills. For example, Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin’s upcoming Deep Water looks like it’s going to take us on another roller-coaster ride directly into shark-infested waters. However, since there’s still no official release date, we’ve decided to come up...
And while Jaws obviously dominates the conversation when it comes to underwater horror in film, there are still some intrepid filmmakers that dare to explore other kinds of sea-borne thrills. For example, Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin’s upcoming Deep Water looks like it’s going to take us on another roller-coaster ride directly into shark-infested waters. However, since there’s still no official release date, we’ve decided to come up...
- 3/13/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Slow Horses star Rosalind Eleazar has been set to lead Netflix’s Harlan Coben adaptation Missing You, which is currently filming in the UK.
Drama Missing You tells the story of detective Kat Donovan who stumbles across her estranged fiancé on a dating app, forcing her to delve back into the mystery surrounding her father’s murder.
As we previously revealed, Quay Street Productions, the ITV Studios-backed production outfit founded by Nicola Shindler, is producing after recently shepherding the streamer’s hit Coben adaptation Fool Me Once. Coben will serve as executive producer through his company Final Twist Productions.
Victoria Asare-Archer, who wrote two episodes of Coben’s Stay Close for Netflix in 2021, is writer. The series will be directed by Sean Spencer, with Isher Sahota serving as second director. Executive producers are Coben, Shindler, Richard Fee, Asare-Archer, and Brocklehurst. Guy Hescott is the producer.
Missing You, and the...
Drama Missing You tells the story of detective Kat Donovan who stumbles across her estranged fiancé on a dating app, forcing her to delve back into the mystery surrounding her father’s murder.
As we previously revealed, Quay Street Productions, the ITV Studios-backed production outfit founded by Nicola Shindler, is producing after recently shepherding the streamer’s hit Coben adaptation Fool Me Once. Coben will serve as executive producer through his company Final Twist Productions.
Victoria Asare-Archer, who wrote two episodes of Coben’s Stay Close for Netflix in 2021, is writer. The series will be directed by Sean Spencer, with Isher Sahota serving as second director. Executive producers are Coben, Shindler, Richard Fee, Asare-Archer, and Brocklehurst. Guy Hescott is the producer.
Missing You, and the...
- 3/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Euphoria Cast Net Worth In 2024 (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Euphoria stuck to its title and became an overnight sensation after its release on Netflix in 2019. Starring Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi, among others, the star cast has earned immense fame over the last five years. And with that, they have also witnessed a major boost in their net worth. Scroll below to know their updated fortune in 2024.
The teen drama series scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and maintained its streak, with Season 2 (2022) registering the same numbers. Zendaya stars in the leading role of Rue Benett, a queer teenage drug addict who struggles with her relationships and finding her place in the world. The series also navigates the conflicts of her friends, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney), Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), Jules (Hunter Schafer), and many others.
Ever since its massive success, Zendaya, as well as the supporting actors, have been bombarded with film and series offers.
Euphoria stuck to its title and became an overnight sensation after its release on Netflix in 2019. Starring Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi, among others, the star cast has earned immense fame over the last five years. And with that, they have also witnessed a major boost in their net worth. Scroll below to know their updated fortune in 2024.
The teen drama series scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and maintained its streak, with Season 2 (2022) registering the same numbers. Zendaya stars in the leading role of Rue Benett, a queer teenage drug addict who struggles with her relationships and finding her place in the world. The series also navigates the conflicts of her friends, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney), Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), Jules (Hunter Schafer), and many others.
Ever since its massive success, Zendaya, as well as the supporting actors, have been bombarded with film and series offers.
- 3/7/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck might work together in a new movie. The 51-year-old actress is in talks to star alongside Matt Damon in a new Netflix crime thriller called Animals.
Fans are shocked to know that Affleck will work with his ex-wife on a Netflix movie, while Jennifer Lopez revisits her relationship with the Caped Crusader actor in her recently released album. This news surprises fans, especially considering Affleck and Garner’s history.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in a still from Elektra
They got married in 2005 but split up in 2015, right after being together for 10 years. Their divorce was settled in 2018. Rumors swirled about Affleck’s cheating and gambling issues. Garner is now dating businessman John Miller, while Affleck tied the knot again with JLo, whom he was with before.
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Fans are shocked to know that Affleck will work with his ex-wife on a Netflix movie, while Jennifer Lopez revisits her relationship with the Caped Crusader actor in her recently released album. This news surprises fans, especially considering Affleck and Garner’s history.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in a still from Elektra
They got married in 2005 but split up in 2015, right after being together for 10 years. Their divorce was settled in 2018. Rumors swirled about Affleck’s cheating and gambling issues. Garner is now dating businessman John Miller, while Affleck tied the knot again with JLo, whom he was with before.
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- 2/16/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Last year, we heard that Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss would be launching a new production company with Gary Hamilton (so the company is appropriately called Simmons/Hamilton Productions), and the first project they had given the greenlight was a shark thriller called Deep Water – with Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin attached to take the helm of the film! That film has since made its way through production, and a couple days ago we learned that the cast includes Aaron Eckhart of Harlin’s The Bricklayer, Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Molly Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit), Angus Sampson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Kelly Gale (Plane), singer and actor Li Wenhan, who is a member of the Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Nashi (Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms). Now a first look image has made its way online, and it shows the characters played by Eckhart and Wright.
- 2/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
‘Deep Water’ – Here’s the First Image of Aaron Eckhart in ‘Deep Blue Sea’ Director’s New Shark Movie
Renny Harlin is one busy filmmaker at the moment, with his The Strangers: Chapter 1 headed our way here in 2024 and a brand new shark attack horror movie also coming soon.
Twenty five years after the release of Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is headed back into shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water, we learned last year.
Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley will star in the upcoming shark movie, and Screen Daily exclusively shares a first look image this morning. Check it out up above.
Deep Water is coming soon from Arclight Films. Stay tuned for more.
Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star.
Deep Water tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane,...
Twenty five years after the release of Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is headed back into shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water, we learned last year.
Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley will star in the upcoming shark movie, and Screen Daily exclusively shares a first look image this morning. Check it out up above.
Deep Water is coming soon from Arclight Films. Stay tuned for more.
Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star.
Deep Water tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane,...
- 2/15/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Arclight Films has released the first-look image of Simmons/Hamilton Productions’ survival thriller Deep Water starring Aaron Eckhart and Molly Belle Wright.
Renny Harlin directs the story of a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai that crash-lands in shark-infested waters, forcing the international passengers to overcome their differences and survive.
Ben Kingsley also stars in Deep Water, which is in post after wrapping production at the end of last year in New Zealand and Spain. The cast includes Angus Sampson, Kelly Gale, Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi.
Arclight Films’ Ying Ye, Gabba Post’s Neal Kingston,...
Renny Harlin directs the story of a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai that crash-lands in shark-infested waters, forcing the international passengers to overcome their differences and survive.
Ben Kingsley also stars in Deep Water, which is in post after wrapping production at the end of last year in New Zealand and Spain. The cast includes Angus Sampson, Kelly Gale, Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi.
Arclight Films’ Ying Ye, Gabba Post’s Neal Kingston,...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Twenty five years after the release of Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is headed back into shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water, we learned last year.
Screen Daily now reports this morning that Harlin is throwing two big name actors into the Deep Water. Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley will star in the upcoming shark movie.
Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star.
Screen Daily notes in their report this morning that filming on Deep Water has actually already wrapped. “Arclight Films continues worldwide sales at EFM this week.”
Deep Water tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters.
Screen Daily now reports this morning that Harlin is throwing two big name actors into the Deep Water. Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley will star in the upcoming shark movie.
Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star.
Screen Daily notes in their report this morning that filming on Deep Water has actually already wrapped. “Arclight Films continues worldwide sales at EFM this week.”
Deep Water tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters.
- 2/13/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year, we heard that Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss would be launching a new production company with Gary Hamilton (so the company is appropriately called Simmons/Hamilton Productions), and the first project they had given the greenlight was a shark thriller called Deep Water – with Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin attached to take the helm of the film! That film has since made its way through production, and a press release reveals that the cast includes Aaron Eckhart of Harlin’s The Bricklayer, Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Molly Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit), Angus Sampson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Kelly Gale (Plane), singer and actor Li Wenhan, who is a member of the Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Nashi (Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms).
Scripted by Pete Bridges and John Kim, Deep Water centers on an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane,...
Scripted by Pete Bridges and John Kim, Deep Water centers on an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Directed by Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger’s Renny Harlin, Deep Water will see Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley fend off killer sharks.
Exactly a quarter of a century on from his last toothsome opus, Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is returning to shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water.
Filming has already wrapped on the survival thriller, with shooting having taken place on locations in New Zealand and Spain, but it’s only now that Screen Daily reports that the movie stars Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.
The stars are among the luckless passengers whose flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai crashes into the ocean, where they’re forced to survive as hungry sharks begin to circle.
Quoted in Screen Daily’s report, Harlin – also famous for the likes of Die Hard 2: Die Harder and Cliffhanger – doesn’t mention his earlier shark film. Instead, he draws parallels...
Exactly a quarter of a century on from his last toothsome opus, Deep Blue Sea, director Renny Harlin is returning to shark-infested waters with the upcoming Deep Water.
Filming has already wrapped on the survival thriller, with shooting having taken place on locations in New Zealand and Spain, but it’s only now that Screen Daily reports that the movie stars Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.
The stars are among the luckless passengers whose flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai crashes into the ocean, where they’re forced to survive as hungry sharks begin to circle.
Quoted in Screen Daily’s report, Harlin – also famous for the likes of Die Hard 2: Die Harder and Cliffhanger – doesn’t mention his earlier shark film. Instead, he draws parallels...
- 2/13/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Arclight Films has announced that Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley star in Renny Harlin’s survival thriller Deep Water, which is in post. Arclight continues worldwide sales at EFM this week.
The first feature greenlit by the stand-alone label Simmons/Hamilton Productions wrapped at the end of last year in New Zealand and Spain.
The lead cast includes Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms).
Harlin, whose credits include Die Hard 2,...
The first feature greenlit by the stand-alone label Simmons/Hamilton Productions wrapped at the end of last year in New Zealand and Spain.
The lead cast includes Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group Uniq, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms).
Harlin, whose credits include Die Hard 2,...
- 2/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
Netflix’s new Turkish film Ashes is one of those enticing films that know we have a child inside of us that’s always willing to come on a journey where some kind of magic is involved. The film, directed by Erdem Tepegöz, stars Funda Eryigit, Alperen Duymaz, and Mehmet Günsür in major roles. Apart from how gorgeous everybody looks in this film, there is nothing else to connect to concepts like beauty and allure in this erotic thriller, or more bluntly, a sluggish drama in the garb of an erotic thriller.
The movie begins by showing us the life of Gokce, an elegant woman who is married to the owner of a renowned publishing company. They receive a manuscript from an unknown writer, and Gokce takes a liking to it. It’s tilted ‘Ashes,’ which is where the title of the movie comes from. As an audience, we now...
The movie begins by showing us the life of Gokce, an elegant woman who is married to the owner of a renowned publishing company. They receive a manuscript from an unknown writer, and Gokce takes a liking to it. It’s tilted ‘Ashes,’ which is where the title of the movie comes from. As an audience, we now...
- 2/11/2024
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Exclusive: Joel Kinnaman (The Suicide Squad) and Cara Jade Myers (Killers of the Flower Moon) are set to star in the thriller Ice Fall.
Stefan Ruzowitzky, director of Oscar-winning crime-drama The Counterfeiters, will helm the film which is written by George Mahaffey (Chief Of Station). Production is set to start in March in Europe.
Pic is produced by Arclight Films, Top Film, Addam Bramich, Ryan Hamilton and Rob Van Norden. Top Film is also financing. Arclight Films is handling worldwide rights and will commence sales at the European Film Market.
The story follows a young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight...
Stefan Ruzowitzky, director of Oscar-winning crime-drama The Counterfeiters, will helm the film which is written by George Mahaffey (Chief Of Station). Production is set to start in March in Europe.
Pic is produced by Arclight Films, Top Film, Addam Bramich, Ryan Hamilton and Rob Van Norden. Top Film is also financing. Arclight Films is handling worldwide rights and will commence sales at the European Film Market.
The story follows a young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight...
- 2/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
As Sex Crimes has evolved, it has been exciting to see how different Erotic Thrillers play to – or subvert – the conventions of the subgenre. This is especially true of modern entries, which, unlike the titles released during the heyday of the late 80s and early 90s, tend to defy simple classification.
The truth is that there are very few contemporary Erotic Thrillers; it’s something of a dormant subgenre that rears its head in fits and starts. This is partially why everyone got so excited by Adrian Lyne’s “return” with Deep Water (and then summarily got disappointed when he failed to adhere to the expected tropes that many of his own films established).
Fans of Lyne would do well to shift their attention to French writer/director François Ozon (Swimming Pool). Well respected in his home country, the extremely literary, openly queer director has made two Erotic Thriller-adjacent titles in the last six years,...
The truth is that there are very few contemporary Erotic Thrillers; it’s something of a dormant subgenre that rears its head in fits and starts. This is partially why everyone got so excited by Adrian Lyne’s “return” with Deep Water (and then summarily got disappointed when he failed to adhere to the expected tropes that many of his own films established).
Fans of Lyne would do well to shift their attention to French writer/director François Ozon (Swimming Pool). Well respected in his home country, the extremely literary, openly queer director has made two Erotic Thriller-adjacent titles in the last six years,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Earlier this month, The Bricklayer, the latest action film from Cliffhanger and The Long Kiss Goodnight director Renny Harlin, was given a theatrical, On Demand, and Digital release. We’ve previously shared interviews with the film’s stars Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev, and now JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray has sat down for an interview with Harlin himself! The primary focus of this interview is The Bricklayer, of course, but it also branches out with mentions of other Harlin projects like The Long Kiss Goodnight and Deep Blue Sea. You can check it out in the embed above.
Bumbray really enjoyed The Bricklayer, giving the film a 7/10 review you can read at This Link. If you’d like to watch the movie, you can do so on Amazon.
Based on a bestselling book by former FBI agent Noah Boyd (aka Paul Lindsay), The Bricklayer has the following synopsis: A...
Bumbray really enjoyed The Bricklayer, giving the film a 7/10 review you can read at This Link. If you’d like to watch the movie, you can do so on Amazon.
Based on a bestselling book by former FBI agent Noah Boyd (aka Paul Lindsay), The Bricklayer has the following synopsis: A...
- 1/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Renny Harlin’s The Bricklayer is a ton of fun. It’s gotten a low-key release and has been overshadowed by the (excellent) Beekeeper, but the film is a bit of a hidden gem. Harlin gives it an old-school 80s/90s vibe, making it the best pure action vehicle star Aaron Eckhart’s ever had. I recently had the chance to talk over the phone with Eckhart about the film and his unique approach to making action movies.
Note – the conversation has been edited for clarity.
So nice to talk to you, Aaron. I’ve always been a huge fan of yours, and I really enjoyed The Bricklayer. I thought the action was great, and Renny Harlin really is a pro. I’ve spoken to him a few times over the years, and he’s a great guy, too.
Well, I agree with you. I, I love Rennie as well.
Note – the conversation has been edited for clarity.
So nice to talk to you, Aaron. I’ve always been a huge fan of yours, and I really enjoyed The Bricklayer. I thought the action was great, and Renny Harlin really is a pro. I’ve spoken to him a few times over the years, and he’s a great guy, too.
Well, I agree with you. I, I love Rennie as well.
- 1/14/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
New Regency Chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan announced Wednesday that Natalie Lehmann has been promoted to president of motion pictures and television.
“Over the last seven years with New Regency, Natalie has proven time and time again she is one of the best in the business,” Milchan said in a statement announcing Lehmann’s elevation from senior VP. “With strength in both creative and strategic thinking she’s been able to consistently produce both marquee projects and surprise breakout hits. With Natalie’s expanded role New Regency will continue its track record of producing top-quality films and series.”
During her tenure with New Regency, Lehmann has produced projects including Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi epic “The Creator” and the breakout horror hit “Barbarian,” as well as “Deep Water,” “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” and “His House.” She also worked on the Academy Award-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the BAFTA-nominated “Widows.”
Lehmann is currently overseeing...
“Over the last seven years with New Regency, Natalie has proven time and time again she is one of the best in the business,” Milchan said in a statement announcing Lehmann’s elevation from senior VP. “With strength in both creative and strategic thinking she’s been able to consistently produce both marquee projects and surprise breakout hits. With Natalie’s expanded role New Regency will continue its track record of producing top-quality films and series.”
During her tenure with New Regency, Lehmann has produced projects including Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi epic “The Creator” and the breakout horror hit “Barbarian,” as well as “Deep Water,” “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” and “His House.” She also worked on the Academy Award-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the BAFTA-nominated “Widows.”
Lehmann is currently overseeing...
- 12/13/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
New Regency Pictures has elevated Natalie Lehmann to President of Motion Pictures and Television. She was previously SVP.
With the promotion, Lehmann expands and extends her oversight of film and television for New Regency. She will continue to report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan.
Lehmann will also continue to oversee projects including Steve McQueen’s World War II film Blitz for Apple as well as the series adaptation of Man on Fire for Netflix.
“Over the last seven years with New Regency, Natalie has proven time and time again she is one of the best in the business,” Milchan said. “With strength in both creative and strategic thinking she’s been able to consistently produce both marquee projects and surprise breakout hits. With Natalie’s expanded role New Regency will continue its track record of producing top-quality films and series.”
Lehmann said, “It’s an honor to...
With the promotion, Lehmann expands and extends her oversight of film and television for New Regency. She will continue to report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan.
Lehmann will also continue to oversee projects including Steve McQueen’s World War II film Blitz for Apple as well as the series adaptation of Man on Fire for Netflix.
“Over the last seven years with New Regency, Natalie has proven time and time again she is one of the best in the business,” Milchan said. “With strength in both creative and strategic thinking she’s been able to consistently produce both marquee projects and surprise breakout hits. With Natalie’s expanded role New Regency will continue its track record of producing top-quality films and series.”
Lehmann said, “It’s an honor to...
- 12/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Judy Greer (White House Plumbers) and Pete Holmes (Crashing) have entered production in Winnipeg on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, an inspirational comedy that The Chosen‘s Dallas Jenkins is helming for Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company.
Co-starring in the pic, based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, is Molly Belle Wright (Deep Water).
The film centers on the Herdman kids, who are the absolute worst. They lie, they steal, they bully… and they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. As the rowdy and raucous siblings force themselves into all of the lead roles, they drive the pageant’s director, Grace (Judy Greer), and other members of her family, including husband Bob (Holmes), up the wall. But through their misfit mischief, these unlikely messengers might turn out to be the ones to deliver the town’s sensational and moving portrayal of the true meaning of Christmas.
Script was...
Co-starring in the pic, based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, is Molly Belle Wright (Deep Water).
The film centers on the Herdman kids, who are the absolute worst. They lie, they steal, they bully… and they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. As the rowdy and raucous siblings force themselves into all of the lead roles, they drive the pageant’s director, Grace (Judy Greer), and other members of her family, including husband Bob (Holmes), up the wall. But through their misfit mischief, these unlikely messengers might turn out to be the ones to deliver the town’s sensational and moving portrayal of the true meaning of Christmas.
Script was...
- 12/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Stefan Ruzowitzky is set to direct the thriller Ice Fall, produced by Arclight Films and Addam Bramich.
Arclight is handling international rights and launched sales at the American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group will be handling domestic rights.
Production is set to start in early 2024 with casting underway shortly.
The film was written by George Mahaffey (upcoming Chief of Station starring Olga Kurylenko and Aaron Eckhart). It centers on a young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight back and escape across the treacherous lake before the ice melts.
“Ice Fall promises to be a nail-biting...
Arclight is handling international rights and launched sales at the American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group will be handling domestic rights.
Production is set to start in early 2024 with casting underway shortly.
The film was written by George Mahaffey (upcoming Chief of Station starring Olga Kurylenko and Aaron Eckhart). It centers on a young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight back and escape across the treacherous lake before the ice melts.
“Ice Fall promises to be a nail-biting...
- 11/4/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Jacob Elordi's résumé is impressive, given the actor's relatively short career. Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Elordi always knew he wanted to be an actor. According to a 2022 GQ cover story, he idolized actors like Marlon Brando and Heath Ledger, which sparked his interest in performing. At the age of 12, he started acting in school plays, and by the time he was 17, he landed his first film gig as an extra in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" (2017), per Just Jared. The following year, he starred in "Swinging Safari" and Netflix's "The Kissing Booth," which launched him into stardom in an instant and opened many doors for him to star in other works, including the acclaimed HBO series by Sam Levinson, "Euphoria," which will return for a third season in 2025.
For an overnight celebrity like Elordi, the perks of being famous can easily take...
For an overnight celebrity like Elordi, the perks of being famous can easily take...
- 11/3/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
What do you get when you combine Pierce Brosnan, Nick Cannon, and some people called Jamie Chung, Hermione Corfield, Rockmond Dunbar, Rami Jaber, and Mike Angelo? A massive flop, apparently. In a way, it's a shame "The Misfits" bombed back in 2021. The film made a meager $1.5 million on a reported budget of $15 million, but despite the abject box office and even worse reviews, it was at least propelled by decent enough intentions.
Director Renny Harlin, who's also overseeing the upcoming "Strangers" trilogy series, grew up in Finland loving Hollywood action movies and thrillers, and managed to accomplish the impossible by breaking into the U.S. film market and establishing himself as a big name director. Films such as "Die Hard 2," "Cliffhanger," and "The Long Kiss Goodnight" helped cement his standing, but he also proved he had a penchant for horror by directing movies like "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master,...
Director Renny Harlin, who's also overseeing the upcoming "Strangers" trilogy series, grew up in Finland loving Hollywood action movies and thrillers, and managed to accomplish the impossible by breaking into the U.S. film market and establishing himself as a big name director. Films such as "Die Hard 2," "Cliffhanger," and "The Long Kiss Goodnight" helped cement his standing, but he also proved he had a penchant for horror by directing movies like "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
New Regency film and TV president Michael Schaefer has exited after seven years at the company.
The move was mutual and previously planned, the company said Thursday. Schaefer will move on to explore new opportunities as a producer within the film and TV arena.
While at Regency, Schaefer oversaw the production of Adrian Lyne’s “Deep Water,” with its cast including Ben Afflect and Ana de Armas; and the Bill Skarsgård-led horror “Barabarian,” which also starred Georgina Campbell and Justin Long.
For the TV sector, Schaefer executive produced Prime Video’s upcoming series and Donald Glover-led “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and the Apple TV+ series “The Crowded Room,” which starred Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, and Emmy Rossum. He also managed the hit Prime Video series “Swarm” starring Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey and Damson Idris.
The production studio has more than 140 films and over 50 TV series in its library,...
The move was mutual and previously planned, the company said Thursday. Schaefer will move on to explore new opportunities as a producer within the film and TV arena.
While at Regency, Schaefer oversaw the production of Adrian Lyne’s “Deep Water,” with its cast including Ben Afflect and Ana de Armas; and the Bill Skarsgård-led horror “Barabarian,” which also starred Georgina Campbell and Justin Long.
For the TV sector, Schaefer executive produced Prime Video’s upcoming series and Donald Glover-led “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and the Apple TV+ series “The Crowded Room,” which starred Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, and Emmy Rossum. He also managed the hit Prime Video series “Swarm” starring Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey and Damson Idris.
The production studio has more than 140 films and over 50 TV series in its library,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
New Regency Productions president of motion picture and television Michael Schaefer is departing after seven years, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The departure is said to be amicable, made in coordination with New Regency chairman and CEO, Yariv Milchan.
Schaefer has been with New Regency since 2016, and recently oversaw the low-budget hit Barbarian, which turned filmmaker Zach Cregger into a top name in horror. Other recent film titles under his watch included Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, as well as filmmaker Robert Eggers The Northman, which starred Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Dafoe. New Regency next has Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders due out Dec. 1, with the film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Michael Shannon. Schaefer also produced Steve McQueen‘s Blitz, the World War II feature due out on Apple next year.
On the TV front, he has worked on the upcoming Donald Glover iteration of Mr.
The departure is said to be amicable, made in coordination with New Regency chairman and CEO, Yariv Milchan.
Schaefer has been with New Regency since 2016, and recently oversaw the low-budget hit Barbarian, which turned filmmaker Zach Cregger into a top name in horror. Other recent film titles under his watch included Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, as well as filmmaker Robert Eggers The Northman, which starred Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Dafoe. New Regency next has Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders due out Dec. 1, with the film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Michael Shannon. Schaefer also produced Steve McQueen‘s Blitz, the World War II feature due out on Apple next year.
On the TV front, he has worked on the upcoming Donald Glover iteration of Mr.
- 10/12/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Michael Schaefer, President of Motion Picture and Television of New Regency Productions, is exiting his post after seven years. We’re hearing this is an amicable decision between both parties and has been in the works for some time, coordinated with New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan. Schaefer will explore new opportunities as a producer across film and television.
At New Regency, Schaefer oversaw the production of films including Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long; Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas; Robert Eggers’ The Northman, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman and Willem Dafoe; and Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek, which won four Oscars including Best Actor for Malek.
On the TV side, Schaefer executive produced New Regency’s upcoming Prime Video series Mr & Mrs. Smith starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine; the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland,...
At New Regency, Schaefer oversaw the production of films including Zach Cregger’s Barbarian, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long; Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas; Robert Eggers’ The Northman, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman and Willem Dafoe; and Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek, which won four Oscars including Best Actor for Malek.
On the TV side, Schaefer executive produced New Regency’s upcoming Prime Video series Mr & Mrs. Smith starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine; the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
As sexless tentpoles have taken over the box office and online discourse has people asking if sex is "necessary" in movies (whatever that even means), the erotic thriller has nearly gone extinct. Even "Fatal Attraction" and "Unfaithful" director Adrian Lyne was only able to breathe so much life back into the fading sub-genre when he came out of semi-retirement to direct last year's "Deep Water," a straight-to-streaming release that drew respectable viewership despite lukewarm reviews. Enter first-time feature director Chloe Domont with her critically acclaimed festival hit "Fair Play," a film that's arrived just in time to give steamy mid-budget adult cinema a much-needed shot in the arm.
Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich star in Domont's thriller (which she additionally wrote) as Emily and Luke, a pair of ambitious young hedge fund analysts who, unbeknownst to their company's bosses, are secretly dating. However, when Emily is promoted over Luke, it...
Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich star in Domont's thriller (which she additionally wrote) as Emily and Luke, a pair of ambitious young hedge fund analysts who, unbeknownst to their company's bosses, are secretly dating. However, when Emily is promoted over Luke, it...
- 10/10/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Eigil Bryld must be feeling funny lately. After a career peppered with reality-based dramas (You Don’t Know Jack and The Report), thrillers (Deep Water) and romantic period pieces (Tulip Fever and Becoming Jane), the Danish cinematographer has lightened up with a trio of comedies out this year—The Machine, Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers and No Hard Feelings. In the latter, Jennifer Lawrence plays a Montauk Uber driver who agrees to seduce the son (Andrew Barth Feldman) of a wealthy couple summering in the quaint Long Island enclave in exchange for a used Buick Regal. Bryld spoke to Filmmaker about lensing the […]
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- 10/6/2023
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Eigil Bryld must be feeling funny lately. After a career peppered with reality-based dramas (You Don’t Know Jack and The Report), thrillers (Deep Water) and romantic period pieces (Tulip Fever and Becoming Jane), the Danish cinematographer has lightened up with a trio of comedies out this year—The Machine, Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers and No Hard Feelings. In the latter, Jennifer Lawrence plays a Montauk Uber driver who agrees to seduce the son (Andrew Barth Feldman) of a wealthy couple summering in the quaint Long Island enclave in exchange for a used Buick Regal. Bryld spoke to Filmmaker about lensing the […]
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The post “It’s Never Fun to Do Nude Work”: Dp Eigil Bryld on No Hard Feelings first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 10/6/2023
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
After starring in the comedy Vacation Friends (which I enjoyed much more than our reviewer did) and its sequel (didn’t watch that one yet) for the Hulu streaming service, Lil Rel Howery has taken the lead in another Hulu Original – but this time they switched up genres. Their new collaboration is the sci-fi horror movie The Mill, which is set to start streaming on October 9th as part of the service’s “Huluween” event. With that release date just over a week away, we’ve gotten our hands on a trailer for The Mill, and you can check it out in the embed above.
Directed by Sean King O’Grady (We Need to Do Something) from a screenplay by Jeffrey David Thomas (All American: Homecoming), The Mill sees Howery playing the role of a white-collar businessman who mysteriously wakes up in an open-air prison cell containing only an old grist mill.
Directed by Sean King O’Grady (We Need to Do Something) from a screenplay by Jeffrey David Thomas (All American: Homecoming), The Mill sees Howery playing the role of a white-collar businessman who mysteriously wakes up in an open-air prison cell containing only an old grist mill.
- 9/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
[Editor’s note: This article was published in May 2021 and has been updated multiple times since.]
We’ve all heard it before: the book was better. For the most part, it’s true. The best literary adaptations mine something newly cinematic from their source material; at worst, they’re so doggedly faithful to the text that the end result feels nervously redundant or like an overly gutsy cash grab.
We’ve seen it on screens big and small. Take Joe Wright’s notorious 2020 Netflix thriller “The Woman in the Window”: a film that loop-de-looped through so many ups and downs — from uneasy test screenings and rewrites and re-shoots to a big-money handoff from now-defunct Fox 2000 to the streamer — it never stood a chance of coming out the other end as anything less than mangled. The story of a boozy agoraphobic voyeur played by Amy Adams, the film was adapted from an already controversial page-turner by A.J. Finn, an author whose rocky backstory could easily fill...
We’ve all heard it before: the book was better. For the most part, it’s true. The best literary adaptations mine something newly cinematic from their source material; at worst, they’re so doggedly faithful to the text that the end result feels nervously redundant or like an overly gutsy cash grab.
We’ve seen it on screens big and small. Take Joe Wright’s notorious 2020 Netflix thriller “The Woman in the Window”: a film that loop-de-looped through so many ups and downs — from uneasy test screenings and rewrites and re-shoots to a big-money handoff from now-defunct Fox 2000 to the streamer — it never stood a chance of coming out the other end as anything less than mangled. The story of a boozy agoraphobic voyeur played by Amy Adams, the film was adapted from an already controversial page-turner by A.J. Finn, an author whose rocky backstory could easily fill...
- 9/25/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio, Alison Foreman and Marcos Franco
- Indiewire
Is Elizabeth about to have a change of heart? The latest episode of Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart saw the schoolteacher and single mom start to spiral when it seemed like Mountie Nathan might be in danger. Is this just Ptsd stemming from her husband Jack’s tragic death? Or is there something more going on? Plus, the governor’s sudden arrival sends the residents of Hope Valley into a tizzy and we learn more about Montague’s plans.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for When Calls the Heart Season 10 Episode 9.]
Hope Valley prepares for the governor’s visit in ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 10 Episode 9
Last week, Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) was gung-ho about the prospect of the territorial governor visiting Hope Valley. But she may have gotten herself in over her head. The governor is coming to town, but he’s arriving much earlier than expected. The problem? Rosemary has promised him a choir performance,...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for When Calls the Heart Season 10 Episode 9.]
Hope Valley prepares for the governor’s visit in ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 10 Episode 9
Last week, Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) was gung-ho about the prospect of the territorial governor visiting Hope Valley. But she may have gotten herself in over her head. The governor is coming to town, but he’s arriving much earlier than expected. The problem? Rosemary has promised him a choir performance,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, Hallmark will air Season 10, Episode 9 of “When Calls the Heart” titled “Deep Water.” In this episode, the residents of Hope Valley come together to assist Rosemary as they prepare for an early visit from the governor.
However, things take a turn when Nathan, one of the town’s lawmen, is called away to deal with land-related issues. Little does he know that this journey will lead him into unexpected danger. Along the way, he gathers surprising information that could have significant implications for the town and its residents.
“When Calls the Heart” is a heartwarming series set in the small town of Hope Valley, where the community faces various challenges while supporting one another.
In this episode, viewers can expect a blend of drama, suspense, and the enduring spirit of community that the show is known for. It’s an opportunity to witness the...
However, things take a turn when Nathan, one of the town’s lawmen, is called away to deal with land-related issues. Little does he know that this journey will lead him into unexpected danger. Along the way, he gathers surprising information that could have significant implications for the town and its residents.
“When Calls the Heart” is a heartwarming series set in the small town of Hope Valley, where the community faces various challenges while supporting one another.
In this episode, viewers can expect a blend of drama, suspense, and the enduring spirit of community that the show is known for. It’s an opportunity to witness the...
- 9/19/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Shudder is celebrating the shark horror movie this summer with brand new Shudder Original Documentary Sharksploitation, which is swimming our way July 21, 2023.
The doc will be available in the United States, Canada, UK, and Australia/New Zealand.
Exclusively watch the official trailer for Sharksploitation below!
In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination.
Steven Spielberg’s horror classic Jaws celebrates its 48th anniversary this summer, the film credited for not only launching a wave of shark attack imitators that still continues to this day but also creating the modern day summer blockbuster as we know it. Hardly a year has gone by since 1975 where there wasn’t a new shark attack horror movie to consume, and this year is no exception. The Black Demon was just unleashed...
The doc will be available in the United States, Canada, UK, and Australia/New Zealand.
Exclusively watch the official trailer for Sharksploitation below!
In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination.
Steven Spielberg’s horror classic Jaws celebrates its 48th anniversary this summer, the film credited for not only launching a wave of shark attack imitators that still continues to this day but also creating the modern day summer blockbuster as we know it. Hardly a year has gone by since 1975 where there wasn’t a new shark attack horror movie to consume, and this year is no exception. The Black Demon was just unleashed...
- 7/18/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
[Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in March 2022 and has been updated since.]
The erotic thriller — the sleaziest and at one point most enduring genres of the 1980s and ’90s — seemed on the cusp of a comeback last year with the return of director Adrian Lyne. The master behind films like “Fatal Attraction” and “9 ½ Weeks” came back to screens (albeit small ones) with “Deep Water,” his first film in two decades since “Unfaithful” earned Diane Lane an Oscar nomination and one that firmly returns him to the erotic stomping grounds of his heyday.
Alas, the turgid drama, based on a Patricia Highsmith potboiler and starring a listless Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas as open lovers who detest each other, is a turkey, a straight-to-streaming dud that evokes better ideas from better movies and fails to be neither erotic nor thrilling.
Still, “Deep Water” can serve as a twofold instruction point: for Hollywood to dig deeper to come up with hopefully...
The erotic thriller — the sleaziest and at one point most enduring genres of the 1980s and ’90s — seemed on the cusp of a comeback last year with the return of director Adrian Lyne. The master behind films like “Fatal Attraction” and “9 ½ Weeks” came back to screens (albeit small ones) with “Deep Water,” his first film in two decades since “Unfaithful” earned Diane Lane an Oscar nomination and one that firmly returns him to the erotic stomping grounds of his heyday.
Alas, the turgid drama, based on a Patricia Highsmith potboiler and starring a listless Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas as open lovers who detest each other, is a turkey, a straight-to-streaming dud that evokes better ideas from better movies and fails to be neither erotic nor thrilling.
Still, “Deep Water” can serve as a twofold instruction point: for Hollywood to dig deeper to come up with hopefully...
- 7/11/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
In addition to the survival thriller Quicksand, premiering on July 14, Shudder has just announced another new Shudder Original offering for July 2023: Sharksploitation!
Sharksploitation is a brand new Shudder Original Documentary, and it’ll begin streaming on Shudder on July 21 in the United States, Canada, UK, and Australia/New Zealand.
In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination.
Steven Spielberg’s horror classic Jaws celebrates its 48th anniversary this summer, the film credited for not only launching a wave of shark attack imitators that still continues to this day but also creating the modern day summer blockbuster as we know it. Hardly a year has gone by since 1975 where there wasn’t a new shark attack horror movie to consume, and this year is no exception. The Black Demon...
Sharksploitation is a brand new Shudder Original Documentary, and it’ll begin streaming on Shudder on July 21 in the United States, Canada, UK, and Australia/New Zealand.
In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination.
Steven Spielberg’s horror classic Jaws celebrates its 48th anniversary this summer, the film credited for not only launching a wave of shark attack imitators that still continues to this day but also creating the modern day summer blockbuster as we know it. Hardly a year has gone by since 1975 where there wasn’t a new shark attack horror movie to consume, and this year is no exception. The Black Demon...
- 6/22/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
HBO has long been considered the leader in prestige television programming, and, over the last five months, the 51-year-old cable network has fully reinforced this belief with the critically acclaimed first season of "The Last of Us" and the perfectly pitched conclusions of "Succession" and "Barry." But while we're still buzzing over the finales of those last two shows, you can't help but look ahead and wonder how the King of Peak TV rides this wave of hosannas to the next must-watch triumphs.
The jury is out as to whether Sam Levinson's "The Idol" will draw as many eyeballs as his wildly popular teen melodrama "Euphoria," but, judging from the critical reaction thus far (and the behind-the-scenes controversy), the series promises to be a supercharged hot-take generator. The show stars Lily-Rose Depp as an out-of-control pop star whose instability and sexual desirability is wantonly exploited to launch her to diva immortality.
The jury is out as to whether Sam Levinson's "The Idol" will draw as many eyeballs as his wildly popular teen melodrama "Euphoria," but, judging from the critical reaction thus far (and the behind-the-scenes controversy), the series promises to be a supercharged hot-take generator. The show stars Lily-Rose Depp as an out-of-control pop star whose instability and sexual desirability is wantonly exploited to launch her to diva immortality.
- 5/31/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
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