With its list of new releases for November 2021, Netflix will attempt to bravely step into a post-Squid Game world. Helping it in that mission is a diverse array of original series and films.
On the TV side of things, it’s a good month to be animated with both Big Mouth and F is for Family premiering their fifth seasons (on Nov. 5 and Nov. 25 respectively). It’s the live-action version of an animated classic, however, that might be Netflix’s crown jewel this month. Cowboy Bebop premieres on Nov. 19 and based on the first trailer, it will maintain the spirit of the beloved anime. And speaking of big hits, Tiger King 2 is set to arrive on Nov. 17.
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On the TV side of things, it’s a good month to be animated with both Big Mouth and F is for Family premiering their fifth seasons (on Nov. 5 and Nov. 25 respectively). It’s the live-action version of an animated classic, however, that might be Netflix’s crown jewel this month. Cowboy Bebop premieres on Nov. 19 and based on the first trailer, it will maintain the spirit of the beloved anime. And speaking of big hits, Tiger King 2 is set to arrive on Nov. 17.
Read more TV Squid Game Isn’t Netflix’s First Korean Hit, and It Won’t Be Its Last By Kayti Burt TV The Best Korean Dramas on Netflix to Watch Right...
- 11/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Aacta has curated a collection of 18 short films from the Asian region to be screened as part of Vivid Sydney.
Titled Northern Voices, the collection includes work from China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the Philippines.
The screening, to be held June 4, will be hosted by Oscar winning short filmmaker Adam Elliot.
Among the films will be the Oscar winning Bao, directed by Domee Shi; Life Smartphone, which was shortlisted for both the Oscars and the Student Academy Awards; Venice Film Festival Orizzonti finalist Monkey; Dolls With Attitude, directed by Naoya Yamaguchi; Shuichi Bamba’s Tokyo Ondo – Beats and Temperatures; Nathan Bringuer’s Slingshot (Tirador) and Chang Gao’s Again.
“We are thrilled to present this showcase of incredible short films from our neighbouring film industries in Asia,” said AFI | Aacta CEO Damian Trewhella. “The growing Asian diaspora and the surge of new content distribution methods are seeing...
Titled Northern Voices, the collection includes work from China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the Philippines.
The screening, to be held June 4, will be hosted by Oscar winning short filmmaker Adam Elliot.
Among the films will be the Oscar winning Bao, directed by Domee Shi; Life Smartphone, which was shortlisted for both the Oscars and the Student Academy Awards; Venice Film Festival Orizzonti finalist Monkey; Dolls With Attitude, directed by Naoya Yamaguchi; Shuichi Bamba’s Tokyo Ondo – Beats and Temperatures; Nathan Bringuer’s Slingshot (Tirador) and Chang Gao’s Again.
“We are thrilled to present this showcase of incredible short films from our neighbouring film industries in Asia,” said AFI | Aacta CEO Damian Trewhella. “The growing Asian diaspora and the surge of new content distribution methods are seeing...
- 5/6/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Lil Xan set the record straight on his relationship and breakup with Noah Cyrus. The rapper and Noah had a short-lived romance, but their split on Sept. 5 shook the Internet to its core and left fans in shock as the two parties battled it out over Instagram story videos. Now, weeks after their public breakup, Lil Xan is taking full responsibility for the end of their relationship. Lil Xan appeared on Complex's show "Open Late with Peter Rosenberg" and told Rosenberg, "Honest to God, I would say like most of the reason the breakup happened was because of me." The "Slingshot" rapper also said, "It was my fault." He admitted to Rosenberg, "We could have...
- 9/26/2018
- E! Online
The re-launched Hollywood Film Festival (Hff), now under the auspices of Slamdance co-founder Jon Fitzgerald’s philanthropic CineCause, will run from October 16-19.
CineCause acquired Hff earlier this year after Fitzgerald served as executive director in 2013.
According to a press release the goal of the event going forward will be to showcase socially-conscious films and grow into a leading festival “without the help of typical glitz and glamour”, celebrating creative artists, activists and industry leaders who support causes around the world.
“The word Hollywood is synonymous with celebrity and glamour,” said Fitzgerald. “But Hollywood is filled with people who care about global problems and who recognise the power of celebrity, cinema and storytelling and how this power can help create change.”
“Many of Hollywood’s celebrities back important causes and several will participate in our festival this year. Sharon Stone produced My Name Is Water. Emma Thompson executive produced and narrates Sold [pictured], which stars Gillian Anderson and David Arquette...
CineCause acquired Hff earlier this year after Fitzgerald served as executive director in 2013.
According to a press release the goal of the event going forward will be to showcase socially-conscious films and grow into a leading festival “without the help of typical glitz and glamour”, celebrating creative artists, activists and industry leaders who support causes around the world.
“The word Hollywood is synonymous with celebrity and glamour,” said Fitzgerald. “But Hollywood is filled with people who care about global problems and who recognise the power of celebrity, cinema and storytelling and how this power can help create change.”
“Many of Hollywood’s celebrities back important causes and several will participate in our festival this year. Sharon Stone produced My Name Is Water. Emma Thompson executive produced and narrates Sold [pictured], which stars Gillian Anderson and David Arquette...
- 8/27/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Justin Long, John Hawkes and Ryan Philippe are all set to team for the pot-themed comedy "Chronicle" which has been set up and Long's new production company reports Deadline.
The story follows two childhood friends who reunite to launch the biggest marijuana dealership in New York City. Jay Alaimo ("Pretzel," “Slingshot," "Chlorine") will direct with production kicking off later this year.
According to The Playlist, the likes of Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Kate Mara, Danny Masterson and Vincent D’Onofrio were in discussions to join the cast as of last month. No word if any of them are still involved.
The story follows two childhood friends who reunite to launch the biggest marijuana dealership in New York City. Jay Alaimo ("Pretzel," “Slingshot," "Chlorine") will direct with production kicking off later this year.
According to The Playlist, the likes of Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Kate Mara, Danny Masterson and Vincent D’Onofrio were in discussions to join the cast as of last month. No word if any of them are still involved.
- 1/13/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Ryan Phillipe (The Bang Bang Club), Justin Long (Going The Distance) and John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone) have been cast in indie drama Chronicle, The Playlist have confirmed.
It’s also being rumoured that Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Kate Mara, Danny Masterson and Vincent D’Onofrio are all circling various roles within the project.
Chronicle is about two childhood friends (Phillipe and Long) who reunite to launch the biggest marijuana dealership in New York City.
Jay Alaimo (Slingshot) is attached to direct.
It’s also being rumoured that Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Kate Mara, Danny Masterson and Vincent D’Onofrio are all circling various roles within the project.
Chronicle is about two childhood friends (Phillipe and Long) who reunite to launch the biggest marijuana dealership in New York City.
Jay Alaimo (Slingshot) is attached to direct.
- 1/13/2011
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jay Alaimo, the writer-director of Pretzel, Slingshot, and Chlorine, has received a hefty group of cast members for his upcoming project, Chronicle. According to The Playlist, Justin Long, John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone), and Ryan Phillippe have officially joined the cast, while other big names such as Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, and Kate Mara have been circling the project, but have yet to commit. Either way, it looks as if Alaimo‘s status as a director is growing. The report describes Chronicle‘s plot as being “about two childhood friends who reunite to launch the biggest marijuana dealership in New York City.”
Filming dates for the project are unknown at this point, and seeing as how Chlorine is still in post-production, a release before the end of 2011 appears to be highly unlikely. Perhaps if Hawkes loses out on a nomination for Winter’s Bone, Chronicle could be another chance...
Filming dates for the project are unknown at this point, and seeing as how Chlorine is still in post-production, a release before the end of 2011 appears to be highly unlikely. Perhaps if Hawkes loses out on a nomination for Winter’s Bone, Chronicle could be another chance...
- 1/13/2011
- by Danny King
- The Film Stage
Kyra Sedgwick and Vincent D'Onofrio will star in "Chlorine," an independent film from writer-director Jay Alaimo. "Chlorine" revolves around a family (D'Onofrio and Sedgwick) struggling to maintain their upper crust lifestyle in their wealthy New England community. Christopher Beatty, Gary Giudice and Alaimo are producing the film, which begins filming this month in New Jersey. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matt Fiorello and Peter Tannenbaum worked on the script with Alaimo. Alaimo co-wrote and directed "Slingshot," starring Julianna Margulies. He had tried to get "Chlorine" off the ground a few years ago with a cast that included Ray Liotta and Demi Moore, but scheduling problems forced the film to be postponed.
- 1/27/2010
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Kyra Sedgwick and Vincent D'Onofrio have signed on for "Chlorine," an indie dramedy from writer-director Jay Alaimo.
"Chlorine" revolves around a family struggling to maintain their well-to-do lifestyle in their overly materialistic New England community. Sedgwick plays the matriarch, who is more interested in appearances than for caring or showing affection toward her husband (D'Onofrio) and pushes him into a bad real estate deal.
Christopher Beatty, Gary Giudice and Alaimo are producing the pic, which begins filming this month in New Jersey. Michael Liberty executive produces.
Matt Fiorello and Peter Tannenbaum worked on the script with Alaimo.
Alaimo co-wrote and directed "Slingshot," starring Julianna Margulies. This isn't the first time he has tried to film "Chlorine"; a few years ago, the filmmaker assembled a cast that included Ray Liotta and Demi Moore, but the pic fell apart because of Hurricane Katrina and scheduling.
After "Chlorine," Sedgwick jumps back into production...
"Chlorine" revolves around a family struggling to maintain their well-to-do lifestyle in their overly materialistic New England community. Sedgwick plays the matriarch, who is more interested in appearances than for caring or showing affection toward her husband (D'Onofrio) and pushes him into a bad real estate deal.
Christopher Beatty, Gary Giudice and Alaimo are producing the pic, which begins filming this month in New Jersey. Michael Liberty executive produces.
Matt Fiorello and Peter Tannenbaum worked on the script with Alaimo.
Alaimo co-wrote and directed "Slingshot," starring Julianna Margulies. This isn't the first time he has tried to film "Chlorine"; a few years ago, the filmmaker assembled a cast that included Ray Liotta and Demi Moore, but the pic fell apart because of Hurricane Katrina and scheduling.
After "Chlorine," Sedgwick jumps back into production...
- 1/25/2010
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Weinstein Company and Genius Products sent us four new movie stills from the upcoming horror film “Triloquist” from writer-director Mark Jones (Leprechaun, Rumplestiltskin) and starring Rocky Marquette (Bondage), Payden LoPachin (House At The End Of The Drive) and Katie Chonacas (Slingshot). Synopsis: In a seedy Hollywood motel, a down-and-out ventriloquist overdoses in front of her son and daughter, scarring them for life. Eighteen years later, the son, who has not spoken a word since his mother’s suicide, and daughter, [...]...
- 6/16/2008
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
Pusan International Film Festival
BUSAN, South Korea -- If you've seen the recent spate of Philippine indies doing their festival rounds, you might walk into Tribe (Tribu) wondering if you're still navigating the set of Kubrador, Slingshot or even "The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros." There's nothing wrong with your cinematic compass.
Director Jim Libiran, who won best feature at the third Cinemalaya Film Festival for this debut, participated in scriptwriter Bing Lao's Real Time Writing workshop, also attended by some crew members of the above-mentioned films. Bing decrees that indie films should depict "reality" in the Philippines (if poverty is pervasive, so be it), in a condensed but virtual time-frame, and make the location or milieu (not the cast) the main character. That's why these gritty, slum-centric DV films employing grassroots nonpros all look the same -- poverty cannot afford any makeovers.
Tribe ferries us into the Stygian slum of Tondo through the voice of a child, Ebet. "Only the tough survive. ... Here, a child can be a badass," he asserts. He gives us a guided tour with a gang initiation rite as bonus. A boy not even in his teens is blindfolded and thwacked with a wooden plank while muttering I love Thugz Angels between clenched teeth. A girl not much older is given the option of consensual beating or nonconsensual sex.
Nothing else in the film quite lives up to this knockout, visceral prologue. The catalyst for the main action is the murder of one Totoy Turat, from the SBT gang. The cops for want of a culprit, arbitrarily arrest Memey, a member of Thugz Angels. Both gangs blame the Diablos. On the night of Totoy's funeral, Thugz Angels supply SBT with ammo to mow down their common foe. The cycle of vendetta repeats itself.
Tribe has been compared with City of God, for want of a transatlantic equivalent. Yet while the latter's superior aesthetic and technical prowess borders on stylistic ostentation, "Tribe's" threadbare production values offer cinematography of mostly nocturnal shots on a shaky handheld in alternating flashes of monochrome and harsh Dayglo colors. While City of God has a unified character-driven center, Tribe scours its location like a greedy scavenger, giving as much prominence to sweaty sex or a squabble over electric bills as to the slack buildup to the clumsily choreographed turf war.
While Kubrador is anchored by Gina Pareno's virtuoso performance and Blossoming by its crowd-pleasing gay theme, "Tribe's" Trump Card is its live rap music. Ad-libbed by the cast of real gangster rappers, each song is a unique voice articulating the rough-hewn vitality of their existence. Hip-hop or freestyle, that's the film's true soul and protagonist, not the faceless, overexposed slum.
TRIBE
8 Glasses Production Inc/Cinemalaya/Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Philippines
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Jim Libiran
Executive producers: Dodge Dillague, Mitchelle Moreno, Jim Libiran, Gene Cajayon
Director of photography: Albert Banzon
Production designer: Armi Cacanindin
Music: Francis de Veyra
Editor: Lawrence S. Ang
Cast:
Ebet: Karl Eigger Balingit
Dennis: Restly Perez; Makoy
OG Sacred; Katherine: Ira Marasigan
Running time -- 95 minutes
No MPAA rating...
BUSAN, South Korea -- If you've seen the recent spate of Philippine indies doing their festival rounds, you might walk into Tribe (Tribu) wondering if you're still navigating the set of Kubrador, Slingshot or even "The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros." There's nothing wrong with your cinematic compass.
Director Jim Libiran, who won best feature at the third Cinemalaya Film Festival for this debut, participated in scriptwriter Bing Lao's Real Time Writing workshop, also attended by some crew members of the above-mentioned films. Bing decrees that indie films should depict "reality" in the Philippines (if poverty is pervasive, so be it), in a condensed but virtual time-frame, and make the location or milieu (not the cast) the main character. That's why these gritty, slum-centric DV films employing grassroots nonpros all look the same -- poverty cannot afford any makeovers.
Tribe ferries us into the Stygian slum of Tondo through the voice of a child, Ebet. "Only the tough survive. ... Here, a child can be a badass," he asserts. He gives us a guided tour with a gang initiation rite as bonus. A boy not even in his teens is blindfolded and thwacked with a wooden plank while muttering I love Thugz Angels between clenched teeth. A girl not much older is given the option of consensual beating or nonconsensual sex.
Nothing else in the film quite lives up to this knockout, visceral prologue. The catalyst for the main action is the murder of one Totoy Turat, from the SBT gang. The cops for want of a culprit, arbitrarily arrest Memey, a member of Thugz Angels. Both gangs blame the Diablos. On the night of Totoy's funeral, Thugz Angels supply SBT with ammo to mow down their common foe. The cycle of vendetta repeats itself.
Tribe has been compared with City of God, for want of a transatlantic equivalent. Yet while the latter's superior aesthetic and technical prowess borders on stylistic ostentation, "Tribe's" threadbare production values offer cinematography of mostly nocturnal shots on a shaky handheld in alternating flashes of monochrome and harsh Dayglo colors. While City of God has a unified character-driven center, Tribe scours its location like a greedy scavenger, giving as much prominence to sweaty sex or a squabble over electric bills as to the slack buildup to the clumsily choreographed turf war.
While Kubrador is anchored by Gina Pareno's virtuoso performance and Blossoming by its crowd-pleasing gay theme, "Tribe's" Trump Card is its live rap music. Ad-libbed by the cast of real gangster rappers, each song is a unique voice articulating the rough-hewn vitality of their existence. Hip-hop or freestyle, that's the film's true soul and protagonist, not the faceless, overexposed slum.
TRIBE
8 Glasses Production Inc/Cinemalaya/Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Philippines
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Jim Libiran
Executive producers: Dodge Dillague, Mitchelle Moreno, Jim Libiran, Gene Cajayon
Director of photography: Albert Banzon
Production designer: Armi Cacanindin
Music: Francis de Veyra
Editor: Lawrence S. Ang
Cast:
Ebet: Karl Eigger Balingit
Dennis: Restly Perez; Makoy
OG Sacred; Katherine: Ira Marasigan
Running time -- 95 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 10/9/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2005 Tribeca Film Festival, founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, announced films in four competitive categories Wednesday. The festival, which runs April 19-May 1 in Lower Manhattan, will feature fictional films and documentaries in two categories, dubbed NY, NY Narrative Features and NY, NY Documentary Features. The fictional features, which range from dramas focusing on the effects of 9/11 to slapstick comedy and suburban tales, include: Adam & Steve, directed by Craig Chester; Alchemy, Evan Oppenheimer; Bittersweet Place, Alexandra Brodsky; Conventioneers, Mora Stephens; The F Word, Jed Weintrob; Four Lane Highway, Dylan McCormick; Great New Wonderful, Danny Leiner; Laura Smiles, Jason Ruscio; Life on the Ledge, Lewis Helfer; Love, Vladan Nikolic; Puzzlehead, James Bai; The Reception, John G. Young; Red Doors, Georgia Lee; Rockaway, Mark Street; Satellite, Jeff Winner; and Slingshot, Jay Alaimo.
- 3/10/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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