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Film audiences may have first recognized Ben Affleck for his appearance in the 1992 film "School Ties," where he played the main sidekick of the film's central bully. In 1993, Affleck was already behind the camera as well, having made a rather notorious 16-minute short film called "I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney." Affleck played a boorish womanizer named Shannon in Kevin Smith's 1995 comedy "Mallrats," and he teamed with Smith again in 1997 to make the stirring queer romantic drama "Chasing Amy." At the end of 1997, Affleck and his friend Matt Damon became awards darlings thanks to Gun Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting" which they both wrote and starred in. 

Affleck has remained a superstar ever since, having appeared in terse studio dramas, mainstream romances, and numerous action films. He played the superheroes Daredevil and Batman and continued to work with Kevin Smith.

"The hum is not your enemy!" Or is it? BBC has revealed the trailer for a mystery thriller series called The Listeners, which will be streaking in the UK later this month. No US date is set yet - hopefully soon. Not to be confused with the mystery thriller movie called The Watchers from this summer or Steve Buscemi's film The Listener. The Listeners tells the story of Claire, a teacher, who begins to hear a low humming sound and finds support from others who can hear it. What is this sound? Where is it coming from? Even doctors have no idea. BBC describes it as "enigmatic, provocative, and haunting" and says it will explore "the seduction of the wild & unknowable, the human search for the transcendent, the rise of conspiracy culture in the West, and the desire for community & connection in our increasingly polarised times." Starring Rebecca Hall as Claire,...

There were so many A-List stars on the red carpet at the 2024 Cfda Fashion Awards and we’re recapping everyone who was in attendance!

Blake Lively, Kylie Jenner, and Cynthia Erivo were among the celebs who walked the red carpet on Monday night (October 28) at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Cynthia, who is playing Elphaba in the Wicked movie, is serving as host of the annual fashion event.

“The Cfda is thrilled to return to the American Museum of Natural History after the success of last year’s awards and looks forward to celebrating the best of American creativity and ingenuity this fall,” Cfda CEO Steven Kolb said. “We are grateful to Amazon Fashion for the continued support of our biggest fundraiser of the year benefitting the Cfda Foundation.”

Darren Criss walked the carpet in a blazer with no shirt underneath and a large purple skirt below.

It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic upended the movie theater business in 2020, but in the years since, the industry has slowly climbed back. In 2021, 14 movies were able to cross the coveted $100 million mark at the U.S. box office. In 2022, that number jumped up to 18 films. And in 2023, there were a whopping 25 such blockbusters. So how many features released during the current 2024 calendar year will end up becoming box office behemoths? Stay tuned.

To date, the biggest money-makers of the year are a trio of highly anticipated sequels: “Inside Out 2,” “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Despicable Me 4.” Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of the 2024 box office hits so far that made more than $100 million in the United States. The number will continue to grow as high-profile movies like “Wicked” and “Mufasa: The Lion King” will be released later in the year.

Of all seasons of "True Detective," season 2 remains the most maligned. But I always appreciate an attempt to peer under the carapace of sunny California and see what wretched beasts spring forth, and I think season 2 of Nic Pizzolatto's crime thriller series did as good a job as any of probing the dark side of the City of Angels. The same could be said of the first season, I suppose, though the swampy environs of deep Louisiana seem to lend themselves more to a murky noir mystery than SoCal. Regardless, it was when trying to find other shows with a similar tone to the first and second season of "True Detective" that I came across the "Red Riding" trilogy.

This series of three feature-length TV episodes set in the north of England during the late '70s and early '80s is about as dour as you can get,...

Johnny Depp’s new biographical drama “Modi” is set to close out the Rome Film Festival this Saturday. The film tells the story of famous Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani over three days. “Modi” has already received recognition for its depiction of Modigliani’s struggles in the art world. It won the Capri Cult Award for 2024 ahead of its screening in Rome.

The award ceremony for “Modi” will take place on Friday at a historic film studio in Rome. It will launch the 29th annual Capri Hollywood festival. Al Pacino and Rebecca Hall star in “Modi” alongside Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio. Producer Barry Navidi takes on a dual role in the film both behind and in front of the camera. He portrays art collector Maurice Gagnant.

An exclusive gala dinner on Friday will celebrate Italian cinema. Expected guests include Oscar-winning artists like Billie August and Dante Ferretti. Pascal Vicedomini founded...

With its body horror “The Substance” performing well at the box office, a rerelease of Tarsem Singh’s “The Fall” currently underway, and a successful streaming channel offering artful cinema from around the world, you’d think the fine folks at Mubi might slow down and smell the roses, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Returning for its seventh season, Mubi is announcing a new installment of its award-winning audio-documentary series, “Mubi Podcast.” This new batch of episodes is inspired by film critic Tim Robey’s soon-to-be-published book, “Box Office Poison: Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops.”

Highlighting films such as “Sylvia Scarlett” (1935), “Sorcerer” (1977), and “Speed Racer” (2008), Robey’s book uncovers the history behind some of the entertainment industry’s biggest flops, contrasting their initial failure with the eventual acclaim they’d garner over time. Over six episodes, “Mubi Podcast” host Rico Gagliano will use this material as a guide,...

“Artistock Game” Cj Enm

The new shiny-floor music show from Korean powerhouse Cj Enm. Viewers receive virtual game money to invest in a choice of 48 artists ranging from the indie scene to K-pop. Only one winner with the highest stock price remains at the end. Broadcast in Korea by Cj Enm-owned pay TV channel Mnet.

“A Better Place” Studiocanal

A social-issue thriller from Komplizen Serien, the TV arm of “Spencer” producer Komplizen Film, and Studiocanal Series, its first German show. In Rheinstadt, a gray-skied post-industrial city, its progressive mayor and a criminal law expert close a local correctional facility, reintegrating its inmates into society. The fates of the ex-cons steadily intertwine with that of Rheinstadt itself. This eight-episode series is backed by European heavyweights Canal + and Ard.

“The Big Jump” Atresmedia Intl. Sales

One of Atresmedia’s biggest bets at Mipcom, this biopic series follows Spanish gymnast Gervasio Deferr...

Drama Deal

Fremantle has closed a package deal with Spanish streamer Filmin for a slate of premium drama titles, including Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson’s adaptation of Ingmar Berman’s “Faithless” and BAFTA-winning actress Rebecca Hall’s thriller “The Listeners,” both of which recently screened in competition at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Also included in the deal are Victor Levin’s Golden Globe-nominated “Alice & Jack,” starring Domhnall Gleeson and Adrea Riseborough; Series Mania best script winner “Herrhausen – The Banker and the Bomb”; and Series Mania audience award winner “Little Bird.”

“We’re deeply honored to add such high-quality titles to our eclectic catalog, which blends A-list actors and directors with independent productions of great merit,” said Filmin Head of Content and Editorial Director Jaume Ripoll. “Spanish audiences will be captivated by what’s coming next; these are all destined for success.”

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Lonely Planet is a romantic drama film written and directed by Susannah Grant. The Netflix film follows the story of a reclusive novelist on a prestigious writer’s retreat in Morocco trying to get over her writer’s block but she soon meets a young man and they soon begin to fall for each other. Lonely Planet stars Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in the lead roles with Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the romance, beautiful scenery, and compelling characters in Lonely Planet here are some similar films you should check out next.

Under the Tuscan Sun (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Touchstone Pictures

Under the Tuscan Sun is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Audrey Wells. The 2003 film follows the story of Frances Mayes,...

Kate Winslet and her ex-husband Sam Mendes were always listed among the most decent Hollywood couples. Surprisingly, media rumors about an alleged affair between Mendes and actress Rebecca Hall allegedly led them to announce their separation in 2010, culminating in their divorce in 2011.

But even after their separation, Winslet reportedly went ballistic when Mendes allegedly tried to hire Rachel Weisz in a James Bond film.

Kate Winslet became widely popular for playing Rose in Titanic | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Rachel Weisz is among the most renowned English stars with numerous hits and an Oscar. She starred in the highly successful The Mummy films opposite Brendan Fraser and was also seen in the MCU’s Black Widow.

Kate Winslet reportedly could not stand her ex-husband trying to hire Rachel Weisz Sam Mendes | Image by Raph_PH, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Before Kate Winslet married Sam Mendes in 2003, the latter had a relationship with Rachel Weisz.

Despite losing far too much in his notorious divorce and defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp seems to be finally doing great in life. Although he missed out on several iconic film franchises that he was once synonymous with, Depp appears to be making peace with it, through his art. Dipping the paintbrush and creating masterpieces, Depp recently made headlines for his immersive and experiential exhibition in Manhattan.

Johnny Depp in Jeanne du Barry | image: Le Pacte

And, guess who was there to cheer him through his new art exhibit? His longtime pal Robert Downey Jr. After previously extending his support for Johnny Depp during the tantalizing trial, Downey Jr. once again returned with his praises for his “brother,” following his exhibition at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in the Chelsea neighborhood.

Robert Downey Jr. Showered Praise on Johnny Depp’s Art Exhibit

After his tantalizing divorce drama and defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard,...

Christopher Nolan redefined the superhero genre with The Dark Knight Trilogy. His gritty take on the genre not only revived the Batman franchise after it was put on ice by the ridiculous Batman & Robin (1977) but also set a high bar for all the upcoming superhero projects. It significantly contributed to Batman’s popularity among a large section of moviegoers.

Christian Bale as Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

We live in an era where most of the legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott are not great fans of the superhero genre. However, The Dark Knight Trilogy is very different for its mature tonality and realistic milieu. While talking about the films in 2018, Christopher Nolan admitted that primarily, the relatability factor in Batman pulled him to work in the genre.

Christopher Nolan took an unconventional approach to his Batman films Christian Bale’s Batman...

Woody Allen is one of the few veteran filmmakers who can still make films that invite a lot of viewers today, and that’s because his stories incorporate timeless themes that are relatable and dreamy at the same time. In many of his contemporary works, Vicky Cristina Barcelona surely rings a bell for many fans.

Credits: Woody Allen in CBS Sunday Morning

The making of the project was just as interesting as the narrative itself, and Allen provided the audience a glimpse into his day-to-day meetings with the cast, as well as his own thoughts about them.

Woody Allen’s Diary Revealed A Shocking Fantasy About Scarlett Johansson

Vicky Cristina Barcelona starred an ensemble cast with Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, and Penélope Cruz. With such a powerful team and an enthralling script to bring to the screen, fans were surely in for a treat. There were a lot...

In a battle of wits, sarcasm, and intelligence, very few from Hollywood come anywhere close to beating Robert Downey Jr. A mastermind with the most iconic responses ready at hand, the perfect Tony Stark portrayer has never once failed to leave the people around him baffled by him, be they his own peers or viewers who just can’t have enough of his work.

Robert Downey Jr. | Credits: Gage Skidmore/Cca-by-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons.

As it turns out, this list of admirers includes Rebecca Hall’s name as well. Apparently, the 42-year-old stunner, who has even worked with genius brains like Christopher Nolan, couldn’t hide her amazement while working with Downey Jr. on Iron Man 3. To say the least, after working with him, even Hall couldn’t deny just how synonymous he is with his former MCU superhero.

Rebecca Hall Credits Robert Downey Jr. for Being the Real-Life Tony...

On Wednesday September 18 2024, NBC broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 5 Episode 183 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises to be a delightful mix of fun and entertainment. This episode features Kelly Clarkson visiting one of New York City’s most iconic diners. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and classic dishes, the diner is sure to provide a warm backdrop for Kelly’s engaging conversations and lively interactions.

In this episode, Kelly will also present a special segment called “Kellyoke Encore.” Fans can look forward to her performance of “Edge of Midnight,” a song that showcases her powerful voice and passion for music. This segment is always a highlight, and this week’s performance is expected to be no different.

The guest lineup for this episode is impressive, featuring notable personalities like Gisele Bündchen, who will likely share insights about her life and career. Gloria Gaynor, known for her timeless hits,...

Marvel once recruited actor Rebecca Hall for Robert Downey Jr.’s last Iron Man solo film. Since Iron Man 3 was very much unlike Hall’s usual work, doing the feature required a bit of a learning curve. Especially when it came to working with her co-star Downey.

Rebecca Hall felt that Robert Downey Jr is Tony Stark Rebecca Hall and Robert Downey Jr. | Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Iron Man 3 stood out from Hall’s usual work. The Night House star might’ve been known for more dramatic, grounded features that were smaller in scale. Up until doing the Marvel blockbuster, Hall’s most popular films might’ve been Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige and Ben Affleck’s The Town. In a 2013 interview with The Los Angeles Times (via Daily Actor), even Hall herself acknowledged that Iron Man was a huge shift in her filmography.

“It is a departure.

Since Iron Man was released in 2008, Marvel Studios has produced hit after hit at the worldwide box office, creating a $30 billion franchise in the process.

Up until Avatar was unexpectedly re-released during the pandemic, Avengers: Endgame was the highest-grossing movie ever released in theaters, and despite a few misses during the Multiverse Saga, the MCU remains a force to be reckoned with in multiplexes across the globe.

Following Deadpool & Wolverine's jaw-dropping performance, we've rounded up the ten highest-grossing MCU movies of all time and ranked them from worst - even though there's not a bad movie to be found here - to best. This is just one opinion, of course, and we're sure you'll have your own takes that we'd love to hear in the comments section below.

In the meantime, you can take a look through this ranking by clicking on the "Next"/"View List" button below.

10. Avengers: Age Of Ultron...

When discussing the story of “The Listeners,” both the novel by Jordan Tannahill and now the BBC Studios series from Janicza Bravo, the emphasis must be placed on the emotional rather than the literal. Yes, the premise centers on a woman who begins hearing a humming sound that nobody else can, but it’s also about the way isolation can create the conditions for otherwise ordinary people to become vulnerable to finding answers in dark places. Some completely fall down a rabbit hole of conspiracies, leaving those who loved them wondering what even happened to the person they thought they knew. For all the ways we believe ourselves to be fully rational and incapable of falling prey to this, “The Listeners” calls this into question in unsettling fashion.

These thorny yet critical ideas are expressed through the sharp eye of Bravo who, just as she did in the underrated “Lemon” and the brilliant “Zola,...

There won’t be more seasons of Rebecca Hall BBC series “The Listeners,” says director Janicza Bravo. But don’t worry – it’s a good thing.

“I think that miniseries or limited series are a great gift. ‘Make more!’: that’s the American model. But there’s something so sexy about saying it’s just this,” she tells Variety.

Over the course of five episodes, – Claire (Hall) keeps hearing a weird humming noise. It drives her insane, but here’s the problem – no one else, including her family, can hear it.

“That’s exactly why I liked it. I’m intrigued and excited by individuals who exist in a reality that’s not real to everyone else,” says Bravo about the show listed among Variety’s Hot Picks back in May.

“It has definitely happened with girlfriends of mine who have certain medical conditions or feel there are things...

Rebecca Hall stars in The Listeners, a five-episode TV series directed by Janicza Bravo (Poker Face, Zola) for the BBC that premieres at the Toronto International FIlm Festival on Saturday.

In the adaptation of the novel of the same name by Canadian author Jordan Tannahill that was written by the author himself, Hall plays Claire, a popular teacher who begins to hear a low humming sound that no one else around her can hear.

The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal a first clip from the series, produced by Element Pictures (Normal People), which the BBC will air in the U.K. later this year.

In the clip, Claire’s life starts to unravel as she struggles to make sense of the sound.

The show follows Claire as the “seemingly innocuous noise gradually upsets the balance of her life, increasing tension between herself and her husband, Paul, and daughter, Ashley,” according to a show synopsis.

The Toronto Film Festival is awash with international titles. Led by Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed Of The Sacred Fig” and Gints Zilbalodis’ “Flow,” the festival’s huge Centrepiece spread alone has 38 titles from outside Canada and the U.S. The Discovery section has another 18.

Not all Toronto international titles are world premieres, however. Here are 16 which are sparking good word of mouth. Variety isn’t claiming they are the best. The buzz might not be justified. But they are certainly worth tracking.

“Sunshine,” (Antoinette Jadaone, Philippines)

Anima, the Filipino studio behind Erik Matti’s Venice winner “On The Job 2: The Missing 8” and Sundance winner “Leonor Will Never” Die, joined Project 8 Projects to co-produce Antoinette Jadaone’s teenage pregnancy drama “Sunshine.” It turns on a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs,...

Exclusive: Rebecca Hall has revealed how she got into the character of a woman who hears a constant, low humming sound in BBC series The Listeners.

Adapted from the Jordan Tannahill novel, Hall plays English teacher Claire, tormented by the sound and desperate to make it stop.

Speaking to Deadline on the eve of TIFF, where it is world premiering, Hall said she developed a trick to help her get into character.

“What was helpful was we were shooting on film,” said the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire star. “Digital is silent but with film you can hear the sound of the whir. Sooner or later I latched onto that as my hum. It was comfortable and helped me be where I needed to be.”

After a while, Hall said “it became the thing of the character, I knew it was there and it was a sort of companion.

The 68 th BFI London Film Festival has announced the full programme line-up, which will be presented in cinemas and online, across the UK.

The Lff will present a vibrant and diverse programme of 253 features, shorts, series and immersive works from 79 countries, featuring 63 languages playing across the 12 days of the festival. This includes 112 works made by female and non-binary filmmakers – 44% of the programme.

World Premieres

From filmmakers and artists include: Steve McQueen’s Blitz which opens the festival, Ben Taylor’s Cunard Gala Joy starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy, the BFI National Archive and The Film Foundation’s restoration Silent Sherlock, Darren Thornton’s Irish comedy film Four Mothers, spellbinding performance film from Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard The Extraordinary Miss Flower, thriller series A Thousand Blows from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the latest documentary from Oscar®-winning directing duo Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin Endurance,...

The 68th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its star-studded 2024 lineup, featuring Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Daniel Craig, Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield, Saoirse Ronan, and more in a program boasting 39 world premieres and 12 international premieres among its 253 feature, short, series and immersive works.

The festival’s headline gala screenings will showcase a range of high-profile films. The world premiere of Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” starring Ronan opens the festival, while Morgan Neville’s “Piece by Piece” closes it.

Other gala screenings include R.J. Cutler and David Furnish’s “Elton John: Never Too Late,” Sean Baker’s “Anora,” Ali Abbasi’s “The Apprentice” starring Sebastian Stan, Andrea Arnold’s “Bird,” Edward Berger’s “Conclave” with Ralph Fiennes, Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths,” Ben Taylor’s “Joy,” Pablo Larraín’s “Maria” featuring Jolie, Marielle Heller’s “Nightbitch” starring Amy Adams, Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door...

This September, Paramount+ is bringing you a ton of entertainment with the highly anticipated new season of the crime drama series Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone and the horrifying psychological thriller film Apartment 7A. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Paramount+ this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Paramount+ in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Big (September 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%

Big is a fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall from a screenplay co-written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg. The 1988 film revolves around Josh Baskin, a young boy who wishes to get bigger in size to a fortune-telling machine, and when the next day he wakes up he discovers that his wish has been fulfilled. Big stars Tom Hanks in the lead role with David Moscow,...

The recent years have not been kind to Ben Affleck and Jeremy Renner. After their fiercely successful respective Hollywood careers spanning 25+ years and each enjoying a spot at the peak, for such tragedy and misery to befall both actors within 2 years of each other is nearly unheard of.

Jeremy Renner and Ben Affleck in The Town [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]

For Ben Affleck, his misery pertains more to the romantic/personal aspect of his life, as reports of his second breakup and first divorce from Jennifer Lopez flood the internet exactly 2 years after the celebrity couple got hitched. For Jeremy Renner, his fate is a bit more tragic and much more deserving of the public’s undying sympathies.

And yet, beyond the haze of nightmarish accidents and déjà vu breakups, one thread ties both Oscar-worthy actors together under a single title: The Town.

Jeremy Renner Leaves Ben Affleck Baffled in The Town...

A few months ago, we got the release of the fifth film in WB/Legendary’s MonsterVerse saga, Godzilla x Kong: The New Era. These films have attempted to somewhat reinvent the traditional Kaiju film for Western audiences, with our mighty monster heroes being called Titans. While the franchise arguably stumbled out of the gate with director Gareth Edwards’ coolly received Godzilla, the saga has steadily grown in popularity, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was a big hit. But how do the films stack up against each other? Let’s take a look with our MonsterVerse Movies Ranked List!

Godzilla (2014)

Audiences were pretty hyped for Gareth Edwards’ 2014 Godzilla reboot, with awesome early trailers that used Ligeti’s Requiem II from 2001: A Space Odyssey, promising the most intense Kaiju movie to date. It didn’t really work out that way, with many complaining about how dull the film was,...

Blake Lively has always made interesting choices as an artist. As /Film's Hannah Shaw-Williams noted while writing about the larger-than-anticipated box office debut for Lively's romantic drama "It Ends with Us," the "Gossip Girl" alum is the rare actor to become "a reliable star of so-called 'chick flicks' i.e. movies overtly marketed towards a female audience" in recent years. This dates back to her breakout role nearly 20 years ago in Ken Kwapis' "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," a deeply earnest coming-of-age film that also happens to be about a pair of jeans that magically fits four teen girls with decidedly different body types. It's a good movie!

As she settled into adulthood, Lively continued to branch out, collaborating with auteurs like Rebecca Miller and Oliver Stone while primarily focusing on low-to-mid-budget, non-franchise fare at a time when such films were being banished to the direct-to-streaming realm. That's not...

The Toronto Film Festival has unveiled programming for its Sept. 6 to 10 industry conference, to include conversations with The Listeners director Janicza Bravo, screenwriter Jordan Tannahill, and Malcolm Washington and Virgil Williams, the director and screenwriter bringing TIFF The Piano Lesson adaptation for Netflix.

Rebecca Hall stars in The Listeners, which will have a world premiere in Toronto, while Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington star in The Piano Lesson. Denzel Washington’s son Malcolm will direct the film adaptation of The Piano Lesson, based on a screenplay he penned with Williams.

They will be joined as part of the Dialogues program in Toronto by Rumours director Guy Maddin and Universal Language director Matthew Rankin, both Canadians who are bringing their Cannes world premiere titles to TIFF for North American bows.

The Toronto conference has also booked conversations with Sydney Freeland, director of Netflix’s Indigenous basketball drama Rez Ball,...

New episodic series from Alfonso Cuarón, Thomas Vinterberg, Joe Wright and Janicza Bravo will screen in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival’s Primetime program, TIFF organizers announced Friday.

Cuarón will be at the festival with his Apple TV+ psychological thriller series “Disclaimer,” starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline; Vinterberg with “Families Like Ours,” a six-episode series set in a future when Denmark must be evacuated because of rising sea level; Wright with “M: Son of the Century,” a limited series about the rise of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini; and “Zola” director Bravo with “The Listeners,” starring Rebecca Hall.

Other projects in Primetime include “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” director Tomas Alfredson’s “Faithless,” an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical 2000 film written by Ingmar Bergman and directed by Liv Ullman; Australian director Dylan River’s “Thou Shalt Not Steal”; and two projects from Canadian filmmakers, Courtney Montour and Tanya Talaga’s “The Knowing...

World premieres of Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer, Joe Wright’s M. Son of the Century, Tomas Alfredson’s Faithless and Thomas Vinterberg’s debut TV series Families Like Ours were unveiled as part of the Toronto Film Festival’s Primetime program on Friday.

The Toronto focus on new TV series has booked a Canadian premiere for Disclaimer, the seven-part psychological thriller for Apple from Cuarón that stars fellow Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Cline. The Apple Studios series will bow Oct. 11 and marks Cuarón’s first show under his overall deal with the streamer.

There’s also a world bow for Alfredson, the director Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and co-helmer Sara Johnsen’s Faithless, an adaptation of the 2000 feature Faithless — directed by Liv Ullmann from a script by Oscar winner Ingmar Bergman — as a limited TV series.

Lena Endre will reprise her role as Marianne for the series with...

The TIFF 2024 TV lineup is full of buzzy world premieres and screenings from beloved auteurs venturing into the episodic space.

The Primetime lineup includes eight new series, with five world premieres. For one, “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” director Tomas Alfredson reimagines Ingmar Bergman and Liv Ullman’s iconic 2000 film “Faithless” as a six-part limited series.

The show’s synopsis reads: “In the present day, renowned director David Howard, 73, is reunited with his former great love, actress Marianne Vogler, 75 (Lena Endre). Their encounter forces them to confront the painful repercussions of their past relationship, not only for themselves but also for their families. 40 years prior, a young David (Gustav Lindh) and Marianne (Frida Gustavsson) find themselves entwined in a passionate love affair which they must keep a secret, as Marianne is married to David’s best friend, Markus (August Wittgenstein).”

Other highlights include the world premiere of Janicza Bravo’s sci-fi series “The Listeners,...

Vertical has picked up the North American and UK/Ireland distribution rights to the comedic thriller I Don’t Understand You, which stars Nick Kroll (Don’t Worry Darling), Andrew Rannells (A Simple Favor), Morgan Spector (The Gilded Age) and Amanda Seyfried (the Mamma Mia! franchise), and Deadline reports that the company is planning to give the film a theatrical release sometime in early 2025.

Actor David Joseph Craig wrote the screenplay with Brian Crano, and the duo directed the film together. While this marks Craig’s feature directorial debut, Crano has previously directed the 2017 Rebecca Hall / Dan Stevens comedy Permission and the 2011 Jason Ritter / Rebecca Hall comedy A Bag of Hammers. Somehow, Rebecca Hall appears to have missed out on I Don’t Understand You, but her husband, Morgan Spector, is in there.

This film centers on Americans Dom (Kroll) and Cole (Rannells), a couple on the verge of adopting a baby, who...

The Instigators is a heist action comedy film directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay co-written by Chuck Maclean and Casey Affleck. The Apple TV+ film follows the story of a former marine and an ex-con as they team up for a heist. When their plan goes awry they have to run and they drag one of their therapist in the process. The Instigators stars Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in the lead roles with Hong Chau, Paul Walter Stuhlbarg, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Toby Jones, Jack Harlow, and Ron Perlman starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the action, comedic banter, and heist drama in The Instigators here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Logan Lucky (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Bleecker Street

Logan Lucky is a heist comedy-drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Rebecca Blunt. The 2017 film follows the story of Jimmy Logan,...

The heat is on, but chilling with a great movie is the best way to cool down. July has a number of noteworthy new releases in the world of streaming, and we understand the sheer volume of content on the major streamers can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a curated list of the best new movies streaming this month that’s as robust as it is diverse. We’ve got picks from Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Peacock and even MGM+ which has a very buzzy movie this month. There’s a little something for everyone, from genuine new releases to recent hits that are making their streaming debut to library titles that are well worth checking out.

See our list of the best new movies streaming in July 2024 below.

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F...

“Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” Come To Streaming Next Week With Asl Version

Take cover: Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ recent box office smash “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” will head to Max for its streaming debut on the Fourth of July. With its addition to its library, the streamer will also add a version of the film with American Sign Language (Asl), produced exclusively for Max with Asl performer Otis Jones of Deaf West Theatre providing interpretation.

Watch the American Sign Language trailer for “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” below:

The latest action-packed installment of the “Godzilla” and “King Kong” franchises is directed by Adam Wingard and follows Kong’s journey to find his family through an undiscovered layer of Hollow Earth, inadvertently uncovering the most dangerous threat to mankind that can only be counted (and possibly defeated) by the combined forces of Kong and the much-evolved Godzilla.

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After taking the box office by storm, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is getting a streaming release. So if you missed out on watching the Monsterverse blockbuster in theaters, you can finally enjoy it at the comfort of your home.

A sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the film features the two giants setting aside their differences and teaming up to defeat a threat that is bound to destroy Earth. Here is how and when you can watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on streaming.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Streaming Release Date

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will begin streaming on Max on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, just in time for Independence Day. Apart from the original version of the film, an American Sign Language version will also be available to stream on the same day,...

More Godzilla and King Kong are coming to Max. “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” will be available to stream from home on Max starting July 4. The film was a box office hit earlier this year with $196 million at the domestic box office and $567 million worldwide.

Following the events of 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the new film finds the two iconic monsters putting aside their differences and living peacefully — with King Kong residing in the Hollow Earth alone and Godzilla fighting destructive monsters and napping in Rome’s Colosseum. However, that balance is disrupted when Kong, longing for fellow gigantic friends, discovers a violent clan of massive apes hiding out in Hollow Earth. Led by the ruthless Scar King, the apes attack Earth, and the only creatures who can stop them are Godzilla and Kong.

The latest film in the Monsterverse franchise was released in theaters March 29. It was directed by Adam Wingard,...

Stars: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen | Written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater | Directed by Adam Wingard

Adam Wingard returns to the director’s chair to deliver a second helping of the mother of all monster battles, following his superlative work on 2021’s Godzilla Vs Kong. The fifth film in Warner Bros’ MonsterVerse series, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees Kong and Godzilla teaming up to take on a new pair of adversaries, but not without punching each other a bit first. Got to give the fans what they want, after all.

The plot picks up a couple of years after the events of the previous film, with Kong now settled into his new home in Hollow Earth and Godzilla taking down Titans on the surface world, in between power naps in the Colosseum. However, when Dr Ilene Andrews’ (Rebecca...

There are human characters in Adam Wingard's charmingly silly "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," and some of them — like Dan Stevens' monster veterinarian Trapper — are a lot of fun. But let's get real: no one watches these movies for the humans. Instead, we watch for monster mayhem. We want to see big bois Godzilla and Kong smash a bunch of sh*t and be burly monsters.

"Godzilla x Kong" may not be the best entry in the so-called MonsterVerse, but gosh is it a lot of fun to watch. And part of that fun comes from the fact that Wingard and his writers Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater have figured out the right formula for this sort of flick: fewer scenes with humans, more scenes with monsters. As a result of this approach, there are long stretches of "Godzilla x Kong" that focus entirely on Kong...

In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Mothra made her surprise return and helped the movie's title characters put their differences aside. The iconic Kaiju perished in Godzilla: King of the Monsters courtesy of the evil King Ghidorah, making the apparent retcon confusing for many fans.

A Mothra egg was discovered shortly after her death, though an explanation for how it was transported into Hollow Earth has never been shared. So, was the Mothra we met a resurrected version of the one that died, the Titan that came out of the egg, or the true original?

Talking in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's "Art of" book (via SFFGazette.com), filmmaker Adam Wingard confirmed a big theory about Mothra and finally set the record straight on this apparent plot hole.

"When King of the Monsters came out, my dad went to go see the movie, and the first thing he...

We recently got confirmation that a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is officially in the works, with writer Dave Callaham enlisted to pen the script for the untitled movie.

There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but we'd later learn that Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and previous MonsterVerse movie Godzilla vs. Kong, would no longer direct the project after initially being attached to return. His departure was described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."

Now, THR (via SFFGazette.com) the next instalment in the popular franchise has enlisted a new director, with Grant Sputore set to take the helm.

Sputore doesn't have much experience, having come from the world of commercials, but he does have one feature under his belt: The 2019 sci-fi movie I Am Mother starring Hilary Swank.

Callaham...

Despite earning acclaim for his work, Hollywood filmmaker, Woody Allen, has continued to be a controversial figure in the industry. The filmmaker is also known for his nuanced yet problematic portrayal of women in his movies.

Woody Allen | Credit: Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons

While he seems appreciative of women’s complexity, his portrayals always hint at underlying tension with lingering shots and camera angles that have raised concern about objectification. And his opinions don’t seem to have changed much as an excerpt from his 2020 memoir suggests where he talks about the leading ladies of his 2008 movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

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Starring Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson alongside Javier Bardem, Woody Allen’s 2008 romantic drama Vicky Cristina Barcelona follows two close friends on a summer holiday in Barcelona, who become entangled with a charming artist.

The film features close relationships between the characters,...

Timothée Chalamet worked together with Woody Allen in the 2019 film, A Rainy Day In New York. However, the Dune actor later regretted the decision to work together with the director after allegations of s*xual abuse once again surfaced against Allen. Allen accused that Chalamet denounced him as part of a PR stunt to improve his winning chances at the Oscars in 2018.

Timothée Chalamet in a still from Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York | MPI Media Group

The Annie Hall director was accused of inappropriate behavior towards his and Mia Farrow’s daughter Dylan Farrow in 1992. While he denied the allegations at the time, they once again resurfaced during the Me Too movement.

Woody Allen Claims Timothée Chalamet’s Regret Of Working With Him Was A PR Stunt Woody Allen in an interview | CBS News

Woody Allen worked with an ensemble cast including Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez,...

In the upcoming Episode 12 of “Entertainers: With Byron Allen,” viewers are in for a star-studded treat. This episode features a lineup of talented guests, including Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine from “The Idea of You,” Imogen Poots from “Outer Range,” and the ever-charismatic Anya Taylor-Joy. With such a diverse range of guests, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.

Moreover, the episode will also showcase interviews with renowned figures in the entertainment industry such as David Leitch, Citi Limitz, Ryan Reynolds, Godfrey, Rebecca Hall, Kevin Durand, William Catlett, Tina Fey, and Sabrina Carpenter. Each guest brings their unique perspective and experiences to the table, promising engaging conversations and insights into the world of entertainment.

Tune in at 4:30 Am on Sunday, 2 June 2024, on ABC to catch all the action and excitement as Byron Allen delves deep into the lives and careers of these remarkable guests. From exclusive interviews to behind-the-scenes stories,...

Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man receives less fan love than these superheroes in the MCU. When fans were asked to poll on the best superhero trilogy in the MCU, most of them chose Chris Evans’ Captain America trilogy and James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy. While the first Iron Man film remains one of the best films in the 30 billion-dollar franchise, Downey Jr.’s third film had unfavorable opinions, which made it many people’s third favorite trilogy.

Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man (2008) | Marvel Studios

However, the critical and audience opinions are different cases from the box office numbers of these films. Interestingly, the controversial Iron Man 3 had box office earnings higher than any of the Captain America movies or the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Fans Pick Two Other MCU Trilogies As Their Favorites Over Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man

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It was recently announced that Warner Bros./Legendary are officially moving forward with a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, with writer Dave Callaham enlisted to pen the script for the untitled movie.

There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but it seems Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and its predecessor Godzilla vs. Kong, was set to return.

Was being the operative word.

According to THR, Wingard is no longer in line to direct the project. Though the report stresses that he didn't have a deal in place, anyway, it sounds like he was tentatively attached prior to a parting of ways, which is described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."

Wingard is now expected to turn his attention to his next project, a new original feature that he wanted to tackle...

Described as a live-action Pixar film by the director John Krasinski, the fantasy adventure film If is charming audiences worldwide with its wonderful cast, brilliant visuals, and a lot of heart. If follows the story of a young girl named Bea who finds out that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends and with the help of Cal, she goes on a mission to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, Krasinski, Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, Awkwafina, Blake Lively, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Louis Gossett Jr., Vincent Vaughn, Fiona Shaw, Sam Rockwell, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney, and many popular actors. So, if you also love the fantastical nature of If here are some similar films you should check out next.

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“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” directed by Adam Wingard and starring Rebecca Hall, Kaylee Hottle, Dan Stevens, and Brian Tyree Henry, is a monstrous treat for both young and old. With Kong back in action, this new installment offers a thrilling experience filled with natural disasters—or perhaps not—as our favorite ape wreaks havoc on Earth’s surface, leaving no wonder of nature untouched.

Plot Summary

The storyline takes us to Hollow Earth, where a new threat looms: a King obsessed with reaching the surface who enslaves a Titan. But hope is not lost; Kong returns with his ally Godzilla and new characters, turning both realms into a colossal battleground.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Entertainment Value

If cinema is fundamentally about entertainment, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is a resounding success. It’s a visual feast with a pulsating rhythm, combining the Americanization of the...