In the wake of its decision to cancel a pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s commencement address, the University of Southern California has released other speakers from their commitments to address attendees in its main graduation event.
Entertainment industry figures scheduled to appear included director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and producer Miky Lee of Korea’s the Cj Group, which gave the world the Oscar-winning film Parasite.
Update: A USC spokesperson indicated on Saturday that invited speakers would still appear at the various satellite ceremonies.
On Friday, USC issued a release explaining its main graduation plan.
“To keep the focus on our graduates, we are redesigning the commencement program. Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony. We’ve been talking to this exceptional group and hope to confer...
Entertainment industry figures scheduled to appear included director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and producer Miky Lee of Korea’s the Cj Group, which gave the world the Oscar-winning film Parasite.
Update: A USC spokesperson indicated on Saturday that invited speakers would still appear at the various satellite ceremonies.
On Friday, USC issued a release explaining its main graduation plan.
“To keep the focus on our graduates, we are redesigning the commencement program. Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony. We’ve been talking to this exceptional group and hope to confer...
- 4/20/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Vashon Film Institute has set the date for the third annual Vashon Island Film Festival, which is slated to take place Aug. 8-11. The announcement comes with the launch of two new divisions of the Vashon Film Institute and a new donation arm, which accepts restricted funds to be used solely to fund improvements at the Vashon Theatre.
Vfi’s new divisions are the Quartermaster Lab, a collective of filmmaking programs, and VFIpresents, its sales, distribution and release division, which will also focus on organizing community events outside Viff.
“The quintessential goal in founding Vfi was to support independent filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest,” said Mark Mathias Sayre, founder of Vashon Film Institute. “To that end, Viff has already brought compelling indie features and documentaries to local audiences and will continue to do so. But that’s only part of the game plan: We’re equally committed to engendering the...
Vfi’s new divisions are the Quartermaster Lab, a collective of filmmaking programs, and VFIpresents, its sales, distribution and release division, which will also focus on organizing community events outside Viff.
“The quintessential goal in founding Vfi was to support independent filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest,” said Mark Mathias Sayre, founder of Vashon Film Institute. “To that end, Viff has already brought compelling indie features and documentaries to local audiences and will continue to do so. But that’s only part of the game plan: We’re equally committed to engendering the...
- 4/19/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Whether you’re new to K-dramas or fully clued in on them, you’re missing out if you’re not watching Korean movies, too. There’s no denying that the South Korean film industry has been on the up for years, thanks in no small part to the unprecedented success of Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite — but that’s only the start of what’s out there.
During his acceptance speech at the 2020 Golden Globes, Bong said: “Once you overcome the 1-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” From dark thrillers to carefree rom-coms, here are our picks for 16 Korean movies to add straight to your queue.
During his acceptance speech at the 2020 Golden Globes, Bong said: “Once you overcome the 1-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” From dark thrillers to carefree rom-coms, here are our picks for 16 Korean movies to add straight to your queue.
- 4/17/2024
- by Sara Delgado
- Tudum - Netflix
Miky Lee, vice chair of Korean media giant Cj, is set to give the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2024 commencement address, organizers said Tuesday.
As a pioneer of the Korean movie wave, Lee has championed Korean directors like Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho, and has executive producer credits that include Lady Vengeance, The Host, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden and Parasite, the latter of which was the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for best picture.
She will give the commencement address at the graduation ceremony set for May 10 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
“Miky Lee is a true pioneer and ambassador of collaborative global filmmaking, and we are so happy to have her share her insight and expertise with our graduating students,” Elizabeth M. Daley, dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, said in a statement.
Organizers also announced that the veteran Hollywood director, writer and...
As a pioneer of the Korean movie wave, Lee has championed Korean directors like Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho, and has executive producer credits that include Lady Vengeance, The Host, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden and Parasite, the latter of which was the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for best picture.
She will give the commencement address at the graduation ceremony set for May 10 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
“Miky Lee is a true pioneer and ambassador of collaborative global filmmaking, and we are so happy to have her share her insight and expertise with our graduating students,” Elizabeth M. Daley, dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, said in a statement.
Organizers also announced that the veteran Hollywood director, writer and...
- 4/16/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Next year, we’ll witness a unique venture from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho (known for his Best Picture-winning “Parasite”) as he returns to the sci-fi genre with his upcoming film “Mickey 17.” featuring the talented duo Robert Pattinson and Mark Ruffalo. But that’s not all the South Korean filmmaker is cooking up. As recently revealed, Bong Joon-ho has been quietly crafting a new project, this time in the animation realm, exploring the fascinating world of deep-sea life.
Continue reading Werner Herzog To Voice Bong Joon-Ho’s Mysterious Hand-Drawn Deep Sea Animated Movie at The Playlist.
Continue reading Werner Herzog To Voice Bong Joon-Ho’s Mysterious Hand-Drawn Deep Sea Animated Movie at The Playlist.
- 4/15/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
In an exclusive interview with Variety, German maestro filmmaker Werner Herzog discussed his plans to lead the 3rd Film Accelerator program organized by Barcelona-based La Selva. Herzog and his long-time cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger will be on hand to guide the 25 directing and 25 cinematography aspirants who will pair up to create short films no longer than 10 mins in length.
On day one, he will give them a framework on which to base their project. “They’re not to come with a pre-formulated plan for their projects,” said Herzog, who revealed that he was lending his voice to “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming hand-drawn animated feature about deep-sea creatures.
This would not be the first time for Herzog, who has lent his distinguished gravelly voice to many other parts in the past, most notably in episodes of “The Simpsons,” “The Boondocks” as well as Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” and “Metalocalypse.
On day one, he will give them a framework on which to base their project. “They’re not to come with a pre-formulated plan for their projects,” said Herzog, who revealed that he was lending his voice to “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming hand-drawn animated feature about deep-sea creatures.
This would not be the first time for Herzog, who has lent his distinguished gravelly voice to many other parts in the past, most notably in episodes of “The Simpsons,” “The Boondocks” as well as Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” and “Metalocalypse.
- 4/15/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
It has only been one month since the 96th Academy Awards ended, but this week it looks like the race for the 97th has (un)officially begun.
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Even though Emmy season is in full force (Deadline’s two-day Contenders Television live and livestream event takes place this weekend), it’s never too early to start a new Oscar season. That is why I traveled to Las Vegas this week to squeeze in CinemaCon — that movie orgy convention of what studios have in store for us — in between last Sunday’s roaring Bruce Springsteen concert at the Forum and last night’s rocking “Keep The Party Going: Jimmy Buffett Tribute” at the Hollywood Bowl.
By the way, I spotted more Hollywood heavyweights in Bowl boxes Thursday night than even at CinemaCon, including Ted Sarandos, David Zaslav, Bob Iger, Jennifer Salke, Frank Marshall (even playing guitar on stage in the...
Say what???
Even though Emmy season is in full force (Deadline’s two-day Contenders Television live and livestream event takes place this weekend), it’s never too early to start a new Oscar season. That is why I traveled to Las Vegas this week to squeeze in CinemaCon — that movie orgy convention of what studios have in store for us — in between last Sunday’s roaring Bruce Springsteen concert at the Forum and last night’s rocking “Keep The Party Going: Jimmy Buffett Tribute” at the Hollywood Bowl.
By the way, I spotted more Hollywood heavyweights in Bowl boxes Thursday night than even at CinemaCon, including Ted Sarandos, David Zaslav, Bob Iger, Jennifer Salke, Frank Marshall (even playing guitar on stage in the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Lee Jung-Jae’s Squid Game made a significant impact upon its release, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon. The series offered an innovative concept with a gripping narrative, distinctive visuals, and a tense, captivating pace, establishing it as one of the most successful television series ever. Given its massive success, it’s not surprising that the show has been renewed for a second season. Fans eagerly await its return and the continuation of the story.
Squid Game
However, Netflix’s predatory scheme ended up forcing Lee Jung-Jae into a horribly low paycheck while Netflix ended up earning at least close to a billion dollars.
Squid Game’s Creator Got Little to Nothing While Netflix Earned The Lion’s Share Squid Game finale
Squid Game quickly became a global sensation after its release, providing Netflix with a highly successful and profitable series. Despite the show’s modest production cost of around $2.4 million...
Squid Game
However, Netflix’s predatory scheme ended up forcing Lee Jung-Jae into a horribly low paycheck while Netflix ended up earning at least close to a billion dollars.
Squid Game’s Creator Got Little to Nothing While Netflix Earned The Lion’s Share Squid Game finale
Squid Game quickly became a global sensation after its release, providing Netflix with a highly successful and profitable series. Despite the show’s modest production cost of around $2.4 million...
- 4/12/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Rights to “I, The Executioner,” which will premiere as a Midnight Screening at the Cannes Film Festival this year, have been picked up by South Korea’s Cj Enm.
The crime-action film directed by Ryu Seung-wan (also written Ryoo Seung-wan) is a sequel to Ryu’s 2015 hit “Veteran” and in Korea goes by the title “Veteran 2.”
Few details of the story have yet been disclosed, but Cj describes the film as “combining Ryu’s trademark action with observations and messages about social change.” Ryu last year enjoyed major box office success with crime comedy “Smugglers.”
Hwang Jung-min, who recently enjoyed box office success in “12.12: The Day,” reprises his role from “Veteran.” He is joined in the sequel by Jung Hae-in (“Tune in for Love”) as a new member of the film’s Violent Crime Investigation Squad.
“I, The Executioner” was produced by Filmmaker R & K, the production shingle owned...
The crime-action film directed by Ryu Seung-wan (also written Ryoo Seung-wan) is a sequel to Ryu’s 2015 hit “Veteran” and in Korea goes by the title “Veteran 2.”
Few details of the story have yet been disclosed, but Cj describes the film as “combining Ryu’s trademark action with observations and messages about social change.” Ryu last year enjoyed major box office success with crime comedy “Smugglers.”
Hwang Jung-min, who recently enjoyed box office success in “12.12: The Day,” reprises his role from “Veteran.” He is joined in the sequel by Jung Hae-in (“Tune in for Love”) as a new member of the film’s Violent Crime Investigation Squad.
“I, The Executioner” was produced by Filmmaker R & K, the production shingle owned...
- 4/12/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Pattinson is one of the finest acting talents Hollywood has. From fantasy movies like Twilight and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to sci-fi movies like Tenet, he has proved his range as an actor. With versatility as his middle name, the British actor has now taken up another challenging role.
Robert Pattinson starred as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho chose Pattinson to play the lead role in his film titled Mickey 17. The film is being described as a sci-fi plot with a complex narrative. A filmmaker of Joon-ho’s stature could have picked any actor in the world for the role. But apparently, there was something that drew him into casting Pattinson.
Bong Joon-ho Felt Robert Pattinson Was Perfect To Play the Lead Role in Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
Esteemed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho shook...
Robert Pattinson starred as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho chose Pattinson to play the lead role in his film titled Mickey 17. The film is being described as a sci-fi plot with a complex narrative. A filmmaker of Joon-ho’s stature could have picked any actor in the world for the role. But apparently, there was something that drew him into casting Pattinson.
Bong Joon-ho Felt Robert Pattinson Was Perfect To Play the Lead Role in Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
Esteemed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho shook...
- 4/10/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Allow Robert Pattinson to introduce himself once again. He plays more than a dozen different versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in the upcoming science fiction thriller Mickey 17, helmed by the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho.
Considering Pattinson’s acting credits from his earlier films, this portrayal appears to be difficult to pull off. As if we needed another reason to love Twilight fame, the skilled actor has once again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the movie business.
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
In fact, The Batman star shares a distinguishing feature with the equally talented actor Cillian Murphy, who is known for his piercing gaze onscreen. At CinemaCon, the yearly exhibition trade show currently taking place in Las Vegas, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite revealed that the one feature that made him cast Pattinson was his “crazy” eyes.
The Mesmerizing...
Considering Pattinson’s acting credits from his earlier films, this portrayal appears to be difficult to pull off. As if we needed another reason to love Twilight fame, the skilled actor has once again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the movie business.
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
In fact, The Batman star shares a distinguishing feature with the equally talented actor Cillian Murphy, who is known for his piercing gaze onscreen. At CinemaCon, the yearly exhibition trade show currently taking place in Las Vegas, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite revealed that the one feature that made him cast Pattinson was his “crazy” eyes.
The Mesmerizing...
- 4/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Actor Robert Pattinson gained worldwide recognition for starring as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series from 2008 to 2012. He later went on to star in independent movies from auteur directors, including Cosmopolis, The Lost City of Z, Good Time, The Lighthouse, and more. Pattinson returned to mainstream cinema with Christopher Nolan’s Tenet in 2020, followed by starring as Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, in Matt Reeves’ The Batman in 2022.
Robert Pattinson’s highly anticipated movie Mickey 17 is a science fiction movie written, directed, and co-produced by South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey 7 bases the movie and stars Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette, in addition to Pattinson leading the cast. The movie’s trailer recently premiered at CinemaCon, and the first reaction to the trailer has been chilling.
Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey 17 & 18 in Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17
Bong...
Robert Pattinson’s highly anticipated movie Mickey 17 is a science fiction movie written, directed, and co-produced by South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey 7 bases the movie and stars Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette, in addition to Pattinson leading the cast. The movie’s trailer recently premiered at CinemaCon, and the first reaction to the trailer has been chilling.
Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey 17 & 18 in Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17
Bong...
- 4/10/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Warner Bros hosted a star-studded CinemaCon session on Tuesday in which the studio brought stars and showed footage from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Mickey 17, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Horizon: An American Saga, Joker: Folie a Deux, and Trap, among others.
Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Robert Pattinson, Bong Joon Ho, Kevin Costner, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and M Night Shyamalan were among the celebrities who took to The Colosseum stage in Caesars Palace to promote the upcoming slate in the first studio presentation at CinemaCon 2024.
Bong and Pattinson promoted Mickey 17 from Plan B, which Bong described as a “tale of...
Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Robert Pattinson, Bong Joon Ho, Kevin Costner, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and M Night Shyamalan were among the celebrities who took to The Colosseum stage in Caesars Palace to promote the upcoming slate in the first studio presentation at CinemaCon 2024.
Bong and Pattinson promoted Mickey 17 from Plan B, which Bong described as a “tale of...
- 4/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Warner Bros hosted a star-studded CinemaCon session on Tuesday in which the studio brought stars and showed footage from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Mikey 17, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Horizon: An American Saga, Joker: Folie a Deux, and Trap, among others.
Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Robert Pattinson, Bong Joon Ho, Kevin Costner, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and M Night Shyamalan were among the celebrities who took to The Colosseum stage in Caesars Palace to promote the upcoming slate in the first studio presentation at CinemaCon 2024.
Bong and Pattinson promoted Mickey 17 from Plan B, which Bong described as a “tale of...
Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Robert Pattinson, Bong Joon Ho, Kevin Costner, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and M Night Shyamalan were among the celebrities who took to The Colosseum stage in Caesars Palace to promote the upcoming slate in the first studio presentation at CinemaCon 2024.
Bong and Pattinson promoted Mickey 17 from Plan B, which Bong described as a “tale of...
- 4/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
When your last film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Film, what in the heck could you possibly do for an encore? When you're Bong Joon-ho, a one-of-a-kind cinematic visionary who's yet to make a less-than-great movie, you go to Warner Bros and you go epic.
Bong's follow-up to his 2019 triumph "Parasite" is "Mickey 17," an adaptation of Edward Ashton's critically acclaimed science fiction novel about an expendable space explorer (Robert Pattinson) sent on a perilous mission to colonize the ice planet Niflheim. When the first Mickey dies, a human print is generated with most of the deceased's memories intact. In Ashton's book, the human printing process is set to continue indefinitely after the newest iteration of Mickey dies. But when one Mickey survives after being presumed dead, there are now two Mickeys on Niflheim – which would result in both being eliminated.
Bong's follow-up to his 2019 triumph "Parasite" is "Mickey 17," an adaptation of Edward Ashton's critically acclaimed science fiction novel about an expendable space explorer (Robert Pattinson) sent on a perilous mission to colonize the ice planet Niflheim. When the first Mickey dies, a human print is generated with most of the deceased's memories intact. In Ashton's book, the human printing process is set to continue indefinitely after the newest iteration of Mickey dies. But when one Mickey survives after being presumed dead, there are now two Mickeys on Niflheim – which would result in both being eliminated.
- 4/10/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Allow Robert Pattinson to introduce himself again… and again and again.
He plays more than a dozen versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in director Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17.”
Bong, the Oscar-winning director of “Parasite,” brought a wacky, thrilling first look at the film to CinemaCon, the annual exhibition trade show that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas. Through an interpreter, the Korean director described “Mickey 17” as a “story about a simple man who ultimately ends up saving the world. It’s a strange type of hero’s journey.”
It’s based on Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey 7,” but Bong opted to ever-so-slightly change the name of the film to “Mickey 17.” The number reflects how many times the main character dies, so Bong teased, “I killed him 10 more times!”
Before theater owners at CinemaCon got a sneak peek of the trailer, which...
He plays more than a dozen versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in director Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17.”
Bong, the Oscar-winning director of “Parasite,” brought a wacky, thrilling first look at the film to CinemaCon, the annual exhibition trade show that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas. Through an interpreter, the Korean director described “Mickey 17” as a “story about a simple man who ultimately ends up saving the world. It’s a strange type of hero’s journey.”
It’s based on Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey 7,” but Bong opted to ever-so-slightly change the name of the film to “Mickey 17.” The number reflects how many times the main character dies, so Bong teased, “I killed him 10 more times!”
Before theater owners at CinemaCon got a sneak peek of the trailer, which...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
“Parasite” director Bong Joon-Ho dropped by the Colosseum stage in Las Vegas for Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon presentation to offer his first full look at “Mickey 17,” his ambitious sci-fi starring Robert Pattinson. Though the trailer seen in Vegas wasn’t released online after the presentation, this was the first look at it since a teaser was released in December 2022, so we’ve been waiting a while.
Though the movie was pushed back from a release this year to now open in January 2025, we’re impressed by what we saw in Vegas. And Warner Bros. film heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy championed the film’s incredible sci-fi vision. They further announced that it will be released in IMAX.
The trailer was a tongue-in-cheek, screwball dystopia of sorts, all scored to Frank Sinatra’s “Ain’t That a Kick In the Head.” We see Pattinson as Mickey, who is an...
Though the movie was pushed back from a release this year to now open in January 2025, we’re impressed by what we saw in Vegas. And Warner Bros. film heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy championed the film’s incredible sci-fi vision. They further announced that it will be released in IMAX.
The trailer was a tongue-in-cheek, screwball dystopia of sorts, all scored to Frank Sinatra’s “Ain’t That a Kick In the Head.” We see Pattinson as Mickey, who is an...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The many facets of Robert Pattinson were on display in the first trailer for Mickey 17, the upcoming film from Bong Joon Ho that delves into human printing, identity and space colonization.
Bong made his first trip to CinemaCon to show off the trailer, with the director saying it’s the story of “a simple man who ultimately ends up saving the world.”
Mickey 17 is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton and follows Mickey 7, a space colonist known as an expendable — those who do the colony’s most dangerous work and often die in the process, only to be brought back to life through human printing technology. The protagonist in the novel is the seventh version of a man named Mickey Barnes, but in the movie, that’s been upped.
“The number is the number of times he dies. I killed him 10 times more,” Bong said to laughs from the crowd.
Bong made his first trip to CinemaCon to show off the trailer, with the director saying it’s the story of “a simple man who ultimately ends up saving the world.”
Mickey 17 is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton and follows Mickey 7, a space colonist known as an expendable — those who do the colony’s most dangerous work and often die in the process, only to be brought back to life through human printing technology. The protagonist in the novel is the seventh version of a man named Mickey Barnes, but in the movie, that’s been upped.
“The number is the number of times he dies. I killed him 10 times more,” Bong said to laughs from the crowd.
- 4/10/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mickey 17 doesn’t hit theaters until January 31, but Warner Bros wanted exhibitors to know that they had the goods.
The pic’s Oscar-winning Parasite filmmaker Bong Joon Ho was in the house at Caesars Colosseum, and it was his first time at the exhibitor-studio confab.
“It’s based on the novel Mickey 7, but we made it Mickey 17, Bong said. “The number is the number of times he dies. I kill him 10 times more. It’s a story of a simple man. It’s a sci-fi movie. It’s hard to say sci-fi — it’s a human story.”
The first look got rousing applause and was rather comical, set to the Dean Martin tune “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?” Pattinson’s character is an expendable, and his job is to die several times through various experiments on a ship deep in space. We literally see him...
The pic’s Oscar-winning Parasite filmmaker Bong Joon Ho was in the house at Caesars Colosseum, and it was his first time at the exhibitor-studio confab.
“It’s based on the novel Mickey 7, but we made it Mickey 17, Bong said. “The number is the number of times he dies. I kill him 10 times more. It’s a story of a simple man. It’s a sci-fi movie. It’s hard to say sci-fi — it’s a human story.”
The first look got rousing applause and was rather comical, set to the Dean Martin tune “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?” Pattinson’s character is an expendable, and his job is to die several times through various experiments on a ship deep in space. We literally see him...
- 4/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’ve yet to catch up on blockbusters like Dune and Barbie; hit series such as Succession, True Detective and Curb Your Enthusiasm; or the popular Quiet on Set docuseries, you may want to take advantage of Max‘s soon-to-end streaming deal.
Save Up to 45% off Max Streaming Plans
Through April 9, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering up to 45 percent off with a new promo for new, returning and existing Max customers who pre-pay for an annual plan. That means you can get Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for only $11.67 per month (regularly $19.99 monthly), or $139.99 for the first year.
Regularly $9.99-$19.99 per month (or $99.99-$199.99 per year), Max is only $69.99-$139.99 for yearly subscriptions, plus you’ll get the B/R Sports Add-On (regularly $9.99 per month...
Save Up to 45% off Max Streaming Plans
Through April 9, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering up to 45 percent off with a new promo for new, returning and existing Max customers who pre-pay for an annual plan. That means you can get Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for only $11.67 per month (regularly $19.99 monthly), or $139.99 for the first year.
Regularly $9.99-$19.99 per month (or $99.99-$199.99 per year), Max is only $69.99-$139.99 for yearly subscriptions, plus you’ll get the B/R Sports Add-On (regularly $9.99 per month...
- 4/9/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saban Films announced today the acquisition of worldwide rights to the upcoming comedy The 4:30 Movie, directed and written by Kevin Smith.
Set in the summer of 1986, The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age story about three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
Set in the mobile phoneless, social media-free era of the ’80s, Smith shot The 4:30 Movie at his Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey—the same movie theater he haunted every weekend as a teenager. Two years ago, Smith and his co-owners saved the century-old Atlantic Highlands bijou from demolition, renaming it after his podcast theater.
The cast features an all-star ensemble that includes Ken Jeong,...
Set in the summer of 1986, The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age story about three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
Set in the mobile phoneless, social media-free era of the ’80s, Smith shot The 4:30 Movie at his Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey—the same movie theater he haunted every weekend as a teenager. Two years ago, Smith and his co-owners saved the century-old Atlantic Highlands bijou from demolition, renaming it after his podcast theater.
The cast features an all-star ensemble that includes Ken Jeong,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Korean supernatural drama Exhuma is continuing to prove a box office smash in its home market and is now replicating that success in territories across Asia.
The film led the South Korea box office for a sixth consecutive weekend from March 29-31, taking $3.07m from 418,000 admissions, according to Kobis, the Korean Film Council’s box office tracking system.
As of today (April 2), the cumulative box office in the territory is $78.5m from just over 11 million admissions. It easily positions Exhuma as the biggest film of the year to date in South Korea, three times ahead of Wonka in second place with $25.1m from 3.5 million admissions.
The film led the South Korea box office for a sixth consecutive weekend from March 29-31, taking $3.07m from 418,000 admissions, according to Kobis, the Korean Film Council’s box office tracking system.
As of today (April 2), the cumulative box office in the territory is $78.5m from just over 11 million admissions. It easily positions Exhuma as the biggest film of the year to date in South Korea, three times ahead of Wonka in second place with $25.1m from 3.5 million admissions.
- 4/2/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Saban Films has acquired worldwide rights to The 4:30 Movie, the latest film written and directed by Kevin Smith (Clerks). The film marks the second collaboration for Saban and Smith, on the heels of 2019’s Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which scored one of the top-per theatre average openings of the year amongst titles like Parasite and Avengers: Endgame.
Set in the summer of 1986, the coming-of-age comedy follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
The 4:30 Movie also stars Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Sam Richardson (Veep), Genesis Rodriguez (Tusk), Justin Long (Barbarian), Jason Lee (Almost Famous...
Set in the summer of 1986, the coming-of-age comedy follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams (Siena Agudong) to see the latest comedy, each of the teens will learn something serious about life and love before the credits roll.
The 4:30 Movie also stars Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Sam Richardson (Veep), Genesis Rodriguez (Tusk), Justin Long (Barbarian), Jason Lee (Almost Famous...
- 4/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ tentpole Uncle Samsik will debut on May 15 on the platform globally, and on Hulu. The streamer also announced that Korean crime thriller Nine Puzzles will premiere exclusively on the platform in 2025.
South Korean series Uncle Samsik stars veteran actor Song Kang-ho as Pak Doochill/Uncle Samsik and Byun Yo-han (Mr. Sunshine) as Kim San.
Set in 1960s Korea, it follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist and a recipient of an ‘Albright Scholarship.’ Driven to turn his country’s fortunes around, San crosses paths with Pak Doochill, a shady fixer who adapts quickly to any situation and together, the pair form an uneasy alliance.
The political drama will release five episodes on May 15, followed by two episodes a week until a three-part season finale on June 19.
Nine Puzzles follows two intrepid investigators who have to put aside their differences and work together after a serial killer begins playing games with police.
South Korean series Uncle Samsik stars veteran actor Song Kang-ho as Pak Doochill/Uncle Samsik and Byun Yo-han (Mr. Sunshine) as Kim San.
Set in 1960s Korea, it follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist and a recipient of an ‘Albright Scholarship.’ Driven to turn his country’s fortunes around, San crosses paths with Pak Doochill, a shady fixer who adapts quickly to any situation and together, the pair form an uneasy alliance.
The political drama will release five episodes on May 15, followed by two episodes a week until a three-part season finale on June 19.
Nine Puzzles follows two intrepid investigators who have to put aside their differences and work together after a serial killer begins playing games with police.
- 4/2/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ has reveled the release date for its ambitious Korean political drama Uncle Samsik, starring Song Kang-ho in his TV series debut. The show will launch with a five-episode premiere on May 15 exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the U.S. The 16-part series will then unfurl in batches of two episodes per week until a three-part season finale drops on June 19.
Uncle Samsik is directed by veteran Korean writer and filmmaker Shin Yeon-shick (The Russian Novel, Cobweb), who is also making his series debut with the project.
Set in 1960s Korea, the series follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. A recipient of an Albright Scholarship, San wants nothing more than to transform his country into an industrial nation and deliver an American level of affluence to the people of Korea. Determined to become a success, San attracts...
Uncle Samsik is directed by veteran Korean writer and filmmaker Shin Yeon-shick (The Russian Novel, Cobweb), who is also making his series debut with the project.
Set in 1960s Korea, the series follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. A recipient of an Albright Scholarship, San wants nothing more than to transform his country into an industrial nation and deliver an American level of affluence to the people of Korea. Determined to become a success, San attracts...
- 4/2/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
More than eight months (and one Oscar best picture win) after “Oppenheimer” landed in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s historical epic is still finding new audiences.
The film opened over the weekend in its final market, Japan, with $2.5 million from 343 theaters. It placed third on the country’s box office charts after two local offerings, the horror movie “Strange House” and the animated “Haikyu!!” According to Universal Pictures, “Oppenheimer” is the biggest opening weekend of 2024 for a Hollywood release in Japan, surpassing “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” ($1.6 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($1.3 million).
With these ticket sales, “Oppenheimer” stands at a staggering $965 million globally. It’s a remarkable tally for a three-hour, R-rated drama that mostly takes place in laboratories and the halls of American government. In addition to box office riches, the $100-million budgeted film won seven Oscars, including best picture and director.
It’s not unusual for American-made movies...
The film opened over the weekend in its final market, Japan, with $2.5 million from 343 theaters. It placed third on the country’s box office charts after two local offerings, the horror movie “Strange House” and the animated “Haikyu!!” According to Universal Pictures, “Oppenheimer” is the biggest opening weekend of 2024 for a Hollywood release in Japan, surpassing “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” ($1.6 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($1.3 million).
With these ticket sales, “Oppenheimer” stands at a staggering $965 million globally. It’s a remarkable tally for a three-hour, R-rated drama that mostly takes place in laboratories and the halls of American government. In addition to box office riches, the $100-million budgeted film won seven Oscars, including best picture and director.
It’s not unusual for American-made movies...
- 3/31/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
2024 is (or at least was) off to a somewhat slow start at the box office. Ticket sales are pacing around 9% behind compared to this same point in 2023, but there are reasons to be optimistic. Not only do we have movies like "Dune: Part Two" and the upcoming "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" to help bring movie theaters some much-needed business, but a buzzy, original, Korean horror-thriller has sneakily become one of the biggest hits of the year thus far.
The movie in question is "Exhuma." Directed by Jang Jae-Hyun, it has been on an absolute tear in South Korea, topping the charts five weekends in a row. Movies like "Dune: Part Two" have been unable to take the top spot away from it. "Exhuma" has, as of this writing, made more than $73 million in the country and is one of the biggest hits there in the pandemic era. It...
The movie in question is "Exhuma." Directed by Jang Jae-Hyun, it has been on an absolute tear in South Korea, topping the charts five weekends in a row. Movies like "Dune: Part Two" have been unable to take the top spot away from it. "Exhuma" has, as of this writing, made more than $73 million in the country and is one of the biggest hits there in the pandemic era. It...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Following in the footsteps of the like-minded A24, Neon (“Anatomy Of A Fall” “Infinity Pool”) is quickly becoming the go-to studio for adventurous indie cinema and exciting arthouse fare. The studio pulled off quite the feat in 2020 when their film, “Parasite” directed by Bong Joon-Ho, became the first non-English-language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture and became their highest-grossing earner ever ($262 million worldwide).
Continue reading ‘Stress Positions’ Trailer: John Early’s Sundance Millennial Comedy Arrives In April at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Stress Positions’ Trailer: John Early’s Sundance Millennial Comedy Arrives In April at The Playlist.
- 3/26/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Neon, the indie studio behind “Parasite” and “Anatomy of a Fall,” has tapped the producers of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Jon Read and Allison Rose Carter, to lead their growing production arm. Read and Carter are the co-founders of Savage Rose Films.
The pact comes as Neon has moved more aggressively into developing and producing its own movies, instead of focusing purely on acquiring completed films. The company’s recent foray into production have included Brandon Cronenberg’s “Infinity Pool,” Bishal Dutta’s “It Lives Inside,” Theda Hammel’s “Stress Positions,” Jazmin Jones’s “Seeking Mavis Beacon” and Tilman Singer’s “Cuckoo.” This new in-house focus also includes upcoming projects from Joshua Oppenheimer, Boots Riley and David Robert Mitchell. Under the terms of the deal, Neon will have a first-look at Savage Rose Films’ roster of projects while Read and Carter will also run Neon’s productions, reporting to Jeff Deutchman,...
The pact comes as Neon has moved more aggressively into developing and producing its own movies, instead of focusing purely on acquiring completed films. The company’s recent foray into production have included Brandon Cronenberg’s “Infinity Pool,” Bishal Dutta’s “It Lives Inside,” Theda Hammel’s “Stress Positions,” Jazmin Jones’s “Seeking Mavis Beacon” and Tilman Singer’s “Cuckoo.” This new in-house focus also includes upcoming projects from Joshua Oppenheimer, Boots Riley and David Robert Mitchell. Under the terms of the deal, Neon will have a first-look at Savage Rose Films’ roster of projects while Read and Carter will also run Neon’s productions, reporting to Jeff Deutchman,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Sony had the big win at the box office over the weekend, with "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" taking the top spot on the charts, but additional context puts some qualifiers around that movie's win, since a $45 million opening weekend haul is a mixed bag for a film with a $100 million budget. While ghosts were being busted, though, two smaller horror movies had downright incredible weekends for their respective distributors. Neon's "Immaculate" and IFC's "Late Night with the Devil," bolstered by very strong buzz, had record-setting debuts for both labels. Put simply, horror stays winning.
Director Michael Mohan's "Immaculate" led the way with a $5.3 million debut, good enough to land at number four on the charts just above Mark Wahlberg's "Arthur the King" ($4.3 million). That represents the biggest opening weekend ever for a film released by Neon. Granted, the company behind movies like "Parasite" and "Ferrari" often opens...
Director Michael Mohan's "Immaculate" led the way with a $5.3 million debut, good enough to land at number four on the charts just above Mark Wahlberg's "Arthur the King" ($4.3 million). That represents the biggest opening weekend ever for a film released by Neon. Granted, the company behind movies like "Parasite" and "Ferrari" often opens...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Hollywood franchise film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire topped the box office over the weekend, but the most exciting box office story of the week was all about fresh original horror.
Neon released the Sydney Sweeney horror movie Immaculate into theaters the very same weekend that IFC Films unleashed Late Night with the Devil at the domestic box office. The good news? Both films exceeded expectations in their opening weekends!
Let’s start with Neon’s Immaculate, which broke through the crowded box office schedule thanks to clever marketing, rave reviews from the festival scene, and Sydney Sweeney’s rising star. The nunsploitation horror movie opened in the #4 spot on the domestic charts, scaring up an impressive $5.3 million across 2,354 theaters in its opening weekend here in the States.
Here’s the important context on that number. It’s the highest opening weekend for Neon in the company’s history, surpassing films like Ferrari,...
Neon released the Sydney Sweeney horror movie Immaculate into theaters the very same weekend that IFC Films unleashed Late Night with the Devil at the domestic box office. The good news? Both films exceeded expectations in their opening weekends!
Let’s start with Neon’s Immaculate, which broke through the crowded box office schedule thanks to clever marketing, rave reviews from the festival scene, and Sydney Sweeney’s rising star. The nunsploitation horror movie opened in the #4 spot on the domestic charts, scaring up an impressive $5.3 million across 2,354 theaters in its opening weekend here in the States.
Here’s the important context on that number. It’s the highest opening weekend for Neon in the company’s history, surpassing films like Ferrari,...
- 3/25/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Actress Sydney Sweeney has had an eventful year so far as she recently saw her production debut in the horror film Immaculate. While the actress starred in the lead role, she also produced the film through her Fifty Fifty Films production banner. The actress reportedly made sure that the film got made as she had first come across it years ago.
The film was released earlier this week to mixed reviews with many appreciating Sweeney’s intense performance. The film has reportedly earned $5 million in its opening weekend, making the highest opening for the distribution company Neon. The film was also made on a budget of $9 million.
Sydney Sweeney Brought The Script Back From The Dead Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria
Actress Sidney Sweeney has been on a roll since 2023, appearing in box office successes such as Anyone But You and starring in duds like Madame Web. She has been in...
The film was released earlier this week to mixed reviews with many appreciating Sweeney’s intense performance. The film has reportedly earned $5 million in its opening weekend, making the highest opening for the distribution company Neon. The film was also made on a budget of $9 million.
Sydney Sweeney Brought The Script Back From The Dead Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria
Actress Sidney Sweeney has been on a roll since 2023, appearing in box office successes such as Anyone But You and starring in duds like Madame Web. She has been in...
- 3/24/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Four weeks after its initial release, South Korean horror film “Exhuma” is still burning through the country’s box office. “Pamyo,” as it’s known in Korea (which directly translates to “exhumation for relocation or cremation”), has resonated in a major way with audiences who have shown up in droves to see the story of a shaman named Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and the wandering spirits she takes on with Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun), her protégé. This week: it expands in the United States.
Just one week into its release, “Exhuma” became the highest-grossing Korean film of 2024 so far, knocking the Timothée Chalamet-starring “Wonka” off the top spot following its delayed release there. Chalamet’s other big film of the moment, “Dune: Part Two,” placed second in Korea for three successive weekends in the wake of “Exhuma” too.
That means that, nearly a month in, “Exhuma” has made $67.8 million with sales of 9.3 million tickets,...
Just one week into its release, “Exhuma” became the highest-grossing Korean film of 2024 so far, knocking the Timothée Chalamet-starring “Wonka” off the top spot following its delayed release there. Chalamet’s other big film of the moment, “Dune: Part Two,” placed second in Korea for three successive weekends in the wake of “Exhuma” too.
That means that, nearly a month in, “Exhuma” has made $67.8 million with sales of 9.3 million tickets,...
- 3/21/2024
- by David Opie
- Indiewire
Neon, the studio that backed Oscar-winners “Anatomy of a Fall” and “Parasite,” has ironed out a deal with Waypoint Entertainment, the production company behind “The Favourite” and “The Nice Guys,” to bring more mid-budget movies to the big screen.
The deal follows the company’s collaboration on the Hunter Schafer-led horror movie “Cuckoo,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and SXSW. Waypoint’s investment will allow Neon to expand its production and distribution efforts, something it’s been attempting to do since the New York-based distributor explored a sale in 2022 as a way to grow its business. Though a deal with investor Steven Rales, the wealthy businessman who founded the production company Indian Paintbrush, never came to fruition, Neon has managed to bolster its footprint. It recently launched an international sales division to handle the global distribution of its films.
“Our joint venture will focus on the underserved market of larger independent films,...
The deal follows the company’s collaboration on the Hunter Schafer-led horror movie “Cuckoo,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and SXSW. Waypoint’s investment will allow Neon to expand its production and distribution efforts, something it’s been attempting to do since the New York-based distributor explored a sale in 2022 as a way to grow its business. Though a deal with investor Steven Rales, the wealthy businessman who founded the production company Indian Paintbrush, never came to fruition, Neon has managed to bolster its footprint. It recently launched an international sales division to handle the global distribution of its films.
“Our joint venture will focus on the underserved market of larger independent films,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood has seen many changes throughout the various eras that it has gone through. From silent and black-and-white films, we have seen the evolution of film to color. The format of shooting films has also changed over the years, from proper film roll to digital filmmaking. The 2010s have seen the boom of streaming and the possibilities that it provides.
Movies like 2016’s Hush was removed from its streamer (Netflix) and is now not available anywhere
In recent months, there were reports of studio heads removing chunks of content from their streaming services to optimize taxes and restructure their brand. While this move has concerned filmmakers, industry insiders predict that a greater threat might be imminent for Hollywood.
Industry Insiders Predict Decaying Digital Files Will Lead to a Hollywood Crisis Alfred Hitchcock’s The Mountain Eagle is included in the list of Hollywood’s Lost films
The current state of...
Movies like 2016’s Hush was removed from its streamer (Netflix) and is now not available anywhere
In recent months, there were reports of studio heads removing chunks of content from their streaming services to optimize taxes and restructure their brand. While this move has concerned filmmakers, industry insiders predict that a greater threat might be imminent for Hollywood.
Industry Insiders Predict Decaying Digital Files Will Lead to a Hollywood Crisis Alfred Hitchcock’s The Mountain Eagle is included in the list of Hollywood’s Lost films
The current state of...
- 3/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Akira by Amaury Filho
Bob’s Burgers by Jenn St-Onge
Curb Your Enthusiasm by Brayden Jaselle
Escape From New York by Anthony Petrie
Gangs of New York by Diego Jkr
Heat by...
Akira by Amaury Filho
Bob’s Burgers by Jenn St-Onge
Curb Your Enthusiasm by Brayden Jaselle
Escape From New York by Anthony Petrie
Gangs of New York by Diego Jkr
Heat by...
- 3/16/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
It’s been six years since Parasite took the cinema world by storm and changed the landscape for Western films in general. The Bong Joon Ho movie became the first foreign film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. It beat out the likes of Joker, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, and 1917. Parasite is about a low-class family who forms a symbiotic relationship with the wealthy Park family. However, that relationship is threatened when greed and class discrimination challenge the values of both families. Bong Joon Ho has been a strong filmmaker for decades now. Mother, Memories of Murder, and...
- 3/16/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Now that the Oscar winners are known, we can determine the other winners: the studios’ and distributors’ strategic release decisions that impacted results.
Some may reflect genius or gut instinct; others are timing and preparation creating luck. In each case, distribution (or the lack thereof) played a significant role in positioning the films for success — but none of them could be considered a template.
Surprisingly, the universal non-factor appeared to be SAG strike, which constrained promotion. “Oppenheimer” completed most cast appearances in time, while “Killers of the Flower Moon” had press stockpiled from Cannes. The French “Anatomy of a Fall” was unaffected.
“The Holdovers,” along with “Priscilla,” took the biggest chances with their October releases. Both made platform debuts on the same day. Sofia Coppola’s biopic showed a faster response, but Alexander Payne’s film found awards success (as well as a near-equal box office haul and bigger home...
Some may reflect genius or gut instinct; others are timing and preparation creating luck. In each case, distribution (or the lack thereof) played a significant role in positioning the films for success — but none of them could be considered a template.
Surprisingly, the universal non-factor appeared to be SAG strike, which constrained promotion. “Oppenheimer” completed most cast appearances in time, while “Killers of the Flower Moon” had press stockpiled from Cannes. The French “Anatomy of a Fall” was unaffected.
“The Holdovers,” along with “Priscilla,” took the biggest chances with their October releases. Both made platform debuts on the same day. Sofia Coppola’s biopic showed a faster response, but Alexander Payne’s film found awards success (as well as a near-equal box office haul and bigger home...
- 3/15/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Blue Finch Film Releasing presents A Bittersweet Life, The Foul King and The Chaser on digital platforms from 8 April. These must-see modern Korean cult cinema classics from acclaimed filmmakers Kim Jee-woon and Na Hong-jin, are exploding back onto screens, with The Foul King available in the UK and Ireland for the very first time.
A Bittersweet Life
Gangster Sun-woo (Lee Byung-hun) has worked his way up the ranks in his organisation, earning the trust of his callous crime boss Mr. Kang, who assigns him to spy on his mistress fearing she may be having an affair. When Mr Kang's suspicions are found to be true, Sun-woo finds his life on the line when his choice to spare the mistress and her secret lover's lives starts an irreversible gang war.
This ultra-stylish neo noir is written and directed by renowned filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, and features a career-defining performance from international star Lee Byung-hun,...
A Bittersweet Life
Gangster Sun-woo (Lee Byung-hun) has worked his way up the ranks in his organisation, earning the trust of his callous crime boss Mr. Kang, who assigns him to spy on his mistress fearing she may be having an affair. When Mr Kang's suspicions are found to be true, Sun-woo finds his life on the line when his choice to spare the mistress and her secret lover's lives starts an irreversible gang war.
This ultra-stylish neo noir is written and directed by renowned filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, and features a career-defining performance from international star Lee Byung-hun,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Patience is a virtue, especially if you're a sci-fi fan.
When it comes to genre TV, science fiction and sci-fi adjacent programs are often saved when unceremoniously dumped by a network.
Jericho, Lucifer, The Expanse, and Stargate Sg-1 all found new life after cancellation. Today, Snowpiercer joins that list.
AMC Networks announced today that it has acquired the exclusive U.S. linear and streaming rights to all four seasons of the post-apocalyptic drama series Snowpiercer.
The first three seasons of the critically acclaimed drama will stream on AMC+ later this year, leading up to the series’ season four premiere on AMC and AMC+ in early 2025.
This should come as excellent news for TV Fanatics, as the show always drove discussion and fueled passionate viewers with much to say.
Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train,...
When it comes to genre TV, science fiction and sci-fi adjacent programs are often saved when unceremoniously dumped by a network.
Jericho, Lucifer, The Expanse, and Stargate Sg-1 all found new life after cancellation. Today, Snowpiercer joins that list.
AMC Networks announced today that it has acquired the exclusive U.S. linear and streaming rights to all four seasons of the post-apocalyptic drama series Snowpiercer.
The first three seasons of the critically acclaimed drama will stream on AMC+ later this year, leading up to the series’ season four premiere on AMC and AMC+ in early 2025.
This should come as excellent news for TV Fanatics, as the show always drove discussion and fueled passionate viewers with much to say.
Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
South Korean cinema-goers will get a three-day jump on the rest of the world when the Bong Joon-ho-directed “Mickey 17” releases in January 2025 in time for the Lunar New Year holidays.
Warner Bros. Pictures says that the Robert Pattinson-starring sci-fi film will open in Korea on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, ahead of its global outing on Jan. 31.
The film was originally announced as opening in cinemas in March 2024, but Wbd recently pushed that back by nine months to allow the picture to be completed. Production had been affected by Hollywood’s writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023.
“Mickey 17” is Bong’s first feature as director since “Parasite,” which became the first non-English language movie to win best picture at the Oscars. In addition to writing and directing, Bong also produces the upcoming film through his company Offscreen. Additional producers include Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner of Plan B and Dooho Choi of Kate Street Pictures.
Warner Bros. Pictures says that the Robert Pattinson-starring sci-fi film will open in Korea on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, ahead of its global outing on Jan. 31.
The film was originally announced as opening in cinemas in March 2024, but Wbd recently pushed that back by nine months to allow the picture to be completed. Production had been affected by Hollywood’s writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023.
“Mickey 17” is Bong’s first feature as director since “Parasite,” which became the first non-English language movie to win best picture at the Oscars. In addition to writing and directing, Bong also produces the upcoming film through his company Offscreen. Additional producers include Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner of Plan B and Dooho Choi of Kate Street Pictures.
- 3/14/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
India’s B62 Studios has an early 2024 hit with February release “Article 370,” and also has an ambitious slate lined up with plans for expanding into eastern Asia.
B62 was launched by the brothers Dhar — Lokesh and Aditya — and is named after their address in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar neighborhood, where they grew up watching the best of Bollywood alongside arthouse cinema. Lokesh Dhar went on to a flourishing career in film marketing, distribution and syndication before turning to producing, while Aditya Dhar directed military action film “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” one of the biggest Indian box office hits of 2019.
B62 has already completed its next 2024 release, “Baramulla,” directed by “Article 370” helmer Aditya Suhas Jambhale and, like that film, also set in Kashmir. “People do spy universe, people do superhero universe, we are doing Kashmir universe,” laughed Aditya Dhar. “Baramulla” is a supernatural thriller Aditya Dhar wrote in 2015-...
B62 was launched by the brothers Dhar — Lokesh and Aditya — and is named after their address in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar neighborhood, where they grew up watching the best of Bollywood alongside arthouse cinema. Lokesh Dhar went on to a flourishing career in film marketing, distribution and syndication before turning to producing, while Aditya Dhar directed military action film “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” one of the biggest Indian box office hits of 2019.
B62 has already completed its next 2024 release, “Baramulla,” directed by “Article 370” helmer Aditya Suhas Jambhale and, like that film, also set in Kashmir. “People do spy universe, people do superhero universe, we are doing Kashmir universe,” laughed Aditya Dhar. “Baramulla” is a supernatural thriller Aditya Dhar wrote in 2015-...
- 3/11/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The 45th president of the U.S., Donald Trump, took a dig at the famous American host, Jimmy Kimmel. Well-known for being a successful television host, comedian, writer, and producer, Jimmy Kimmel was appointed as the host of the 96th Academy Awards.
Even though the audience and people around the world are at peace with the show’s hosting and award distribution, Mr. Trump had some cards to play. The respectable former American President lambasted the 2024 Oscars ceremony a bit harshly, only to get a hit back at him.
Donald Trump | Photo: National Archives and Records Administration
Donald Trump Criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s Hosting Abilities
The 96th Academy Awards was held on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theater, in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The ceremony was presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Sciences (AMPAS). The hosting mic was in the hands of Jimmy Kimmel for the 4th time as...
Even though the audience and people around the world are at peace with the show’s hosting and award distribution, Mr. Trump had some cards to play. The respectable former American President lambasted the 2024 Oscars ceremony a bit harshly, only to get a hit back at him.
Donald Trump | Photo: National Archives and Records Administration
Donald Trump Criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s Hosting Abilities
The 96th Academy Awards was held on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theater, in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The ceremony was presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Sciences (AMPAS). The hosting mic was in the hands of Jimmy Kimmel for the 4th time as...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of Hollywood history, you’re probably already subscribed to a streaming service that can help. We’ve compiled a list of every Best Picture Oscar winner since the first award was handed out on May 16, 1929.
Our favorites include “Parasite,” “The Hurt Locker,” “No Country For Old Men,” “The Departed,” “Gladiator,” “Unforgiven,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” “The Godfather” and its sequel, “The Apartment,” “On the Waterfront,” and “Casablanca.”
Make no mistake - the Academy frequently gets it wrong. But the vast majority of these movies are legitimately great achievements. This page will automatically update, even if a movie jumps from one service to another. Happy viewing!
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2020s Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role...
Our favorites include “Parasite,” “The Hurt Locker,” “No Country For Old Men,” “The Departed,” “Gladiator,” “Unforgiven,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” “The Godfather” and its sequel, “The Apartment,” “On the Waterfront,” and “Casablanca.”
Make no mistake - the Academy frequently gets it wrong. But the vast majority of these movies are legitimately great achievements. This page will automatically update, even if a movie jumps from one service to another. Happy viewing!
How to Watch Every Best Picture Winner Online
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2010s
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2020s Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
The movies, if I dare say it, used to hold us together. They were a shared dream — which is why I wanted to become a film critic, not a poetry critic. The mass mythology of movies felt singular, intoxicating, enveloping, cathartic. And the Oscars have always been part of that. In embracing the world of movies, they seemed to embrace the whole world, period.
But less so recently. We live in a splintered time, with everything divided into niches, clubs, cults, and opposing sides that don’t speak to each other. When it comes to entertainment, there are so many options that it now feels like too many. Yet the staggering success of “Oppenheimer” reminded us of how all that could come back together. A subject of transcendent importance. A drama of stunning ambition and audacity. And an audience of staggering size, enthralled around the globe. That’s more than just success.
But less so recently. We live in a splintered time, with everything divided into niches, clubs, cults, and opposing sides that don’t speak to each other. When it comes to entertainment, there are so many options that it now feels like too many. Yet the staggering success of “Oppenheimer” reminded us of how all that could come back together. A subject of transcendent importance. A drama of stunning ambition and audacity. And an audience of staggering size, enthralled around the globe. That’s more than just success.
- 3/11/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
The first film to win Best Picture at the Oscars was “Wings” in 1928. Until 1950, the Oscar was awarded to the studio or production company. Since then, it has gone to the credited producers and after five of them won for “Shakespeare in Love” in 1998, a cap of three has been set.
At the first Oscars, there were three Best Picture nominees. In each of the next three years, five films contended. The category was expanded to eight in 1933, to 10 in 1934, and to 12 in 1935, before going back to 10 in 1937. In 1945 it was cut to five and stayed that way until 2009 when it once again was raised to 10. Since 2011, there have been a varying number of nominees from five to 10, with champs including “The Shape of Water,” “Green Book” and “Parasite.”
Tour our photo gallery below to see all of the Oscar winners of Best Picture, from “Wings” to the most recent.
At the first Oscars, there were three Best Picture nominees. In each of the next three years, five films contended. The category was expanded to eight in 1933, to 10 in 1934, and to 12 in 1935, before going back to 10 in 1937. In 1945 it was cut to five and stayed that way until 2009 when it once again was raised to 10. Since 2011, there have been a varying number of nominees from five to 10, with champs including “The Shape of Water,” “Green Book” and “Parasite.”
Tour our photo gallery below to see all of the Oscar winners of Best Picture, from “Wings” to the most recent.
- 3/11/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon, Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Heading into Sunday's ceremony, it was clear that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' membership was quite fond of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." The three-hour biopic fell one nod short of tying "Titanic," "La La Land," and "All About Eve" for the most Oscar nominations ever received by a single film.
With its numerous wins, let there be no mistake: A huge chunk of the Academy found Nolan's achievement undeniable at just about every artistic and technical level. As for what this says about the state of the Academy in 2024, that's a trickier assessment.
For years, AMPAS was rightly criticized for its deplorable lack of diversity in its membership and seeming disinterest in doing anything to rectify the situation. This changed (albeit slowly) after a 2012 Los Angeles Times study showed that the Academy was 94% white and 77% male. That no one was terribly surprised by these numbers only compounded the embarrassment.
With its numerous wins, let there be no mistake: A huge chunk of the Academy found Nolan's achievement undeniable at just about every artistic and technical level. As for what this says about the state of the Academy in 2024, that's a trickier assessment.
For years, AMPAS was rightly criticized for its deplorable lack of diversity in its membership and seeming disinterest in doing anything to rectify the situation. This changed (albeit slowly) after a 2012 Los Angeles Times study showed that the Academy was 94% white and 77% male. That no one was terribly surprised by these numbers only compounded the embarrassment.
- 3/11/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The Oscars have officially begun! And everybody’s favorite Anatomy of a Fall has won the title of Best Original Screenplay, making Messi proud! To receive the award, the duo of very talented writers Justine Triet and her writing partner, Arthur Harari, marched down the aisle and delivered a speech that is oddly inspiring to many. This makes Anatomy of a Fall the first non-English language film to win in this category since Parasite in 2019.
Anatomy of a Fall (2023) dir. Justine Triet Justine Triet Hopes Oscar Win Will Help Her Through Midlife Crisis!
Even a glittering Oscar nomination looks good on the resume, and winning makes it even better. Justine Triet, the mastermind behind Anatomy of a Fall, sees her Oscar triumph as a secret weapon for the tough days ahead.
Justine Triet and her writing partner, Arthur Harari, accepting their Oscar (Credit: Oscars)
At 45, she’s convinced that whenever...
Anatomy of a Fall (2023) dir. Justine Triet Justine Triet Hopes Oscar Win Will Help Her Through Midlife Crisis!
Even a glittering Oscar nomination looks good on the resume, and winning makes it even better. Justine Triet, the mastermind behind Anatomy of a Fall, sees her Oscar triumph as a secret weapon for the tough days ahead.
Justine Triet and her writing partner, Arthur Harari, accepting their Oscar (Credit: Oscars)
At 45, she’s convinced that whenever...
- 3/11/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
French Palme d’Or winner takes prize for its writer-director Justine Triet and co-writer Arthur Hariri
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Justine Triet and her writing partner Arthur Harari have won the Oscar for best original screenplay for Anatomy of a Fall at the 96th Academy Awards.
Triet is also the director of the drama about a woman, played by Sandra Hüller, who is accused of killing her husband; Triet and Hariri had to defeat a field including David Hemingson for The Holdovers and Celine Song for Past Lives. Anatomy of a Fall is the first non-English language film to win in this category since Parasite in 2019.
Here’s how and where to watch the Oscars.
The full list of nominations, the all-time biggest snubs and Oscarbait titles that missed the mark.
Read our guide to the best picture movies – along with predictions from Peter Bradshaw.
Oscars 2024 live updatesOscars 2024: the full list of winners – live updates
Justine Triet and her writing partner Arthur Harari have won the Oscar for best original screenplay for Anatomy of a Fall at the 96th Academy Awards.
Triet is also the director of the drama about a woman, played by Sandra Hüller, who is accused of killing her husband; Triet and Hariri had to defeat a field including David Hemingson for The Holdovers and Celine Song for Past Lives. Anatomy of a Fall is the first non-English language film to win in this category since Parasite in 2019.
Here’s how and where to watch the Oscars.
The full list of nominations, the all-time biggest snubs and Oscarbait titles that missed the mark.
Read our guide to the best picture movies – along with predictions from Peter Bradshaw.
- 3/10/2024
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Covid, changing money flows and a new superpower Cold War of sorts may have, over the past few years, helped to reduce the connections between the film and TV industries of China and the rest of the world — so, will the 2024 edition of FilMart, whose organizers continue to claim bridgehead status, be the market to increase those connections?
Candas Yeung, the Trade Development Council associate director who takes over as head of FilMart this year, says that visitor and exhibitor numbers have crept up again this year — to an anticipated 7,500 and 715, respectively — and that fully 40% of market participants hail from mainland China.
“That’s a pretty significant proportion and they are very active in the market, both buying and selling, and making some announcements,” Yeung says. “Clearly, Hong Kong remains a crucial intermediate link between mainland Chinese and the rest of the world’s entertainment industry. We will try to...
Candas Yeung, the Trade Development Council associate director who takes over as head of FilMart this year, says that visitor and exhibitor numbers have crept up again this year — to an anticipated 7,500 and 715, respectively — and that fully 40% of market participants hail from mainland China.
“That’s a pretty significant proportion and they are very active in the market, both buying and selling, and making some announcements,” Yeung says. “Clearly, Hong Kong remains a crucial intermediate link between mainland Chinese and the rest of the world’s entertainment industry. We will try to...
- 3/10/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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