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Morgan Freeman Negotiating to Reprise Role in Luc Besson’s “Lucy” Spinoff

It’s being reported that actor Morgan Freeman may be joining the cast of “Lucy,” a new TV series spinoff of Luc Besson’s 2014 sci-fi film. Variety has reported that Freeman is in “advanced negotiations” to reprise his role as Professor Norman in the series, which is being developed by EuropaCorp and Village Roadshow. The original film,…

DogMan – Official Trailer – In Select Theatres March 29 : Starring Caleb Landry Jones 

Briarcliff Ent. has dripped an official US trailer for Luc Besson‘s movie DogMan, which first premiered last year at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. From acclaimed The Fifth Element, The Professional director Luc Besson’s latest film follows a traumatic childhood, finds salvation and justice through his connection with dogs. In the trailer, Caleb Landry Jones plays Douglas Munrow,…

Live-Action ‘Popeye’ Film to be Scripted by Michael Caleo

Popeye the Sailor Man will turn 95 this year, but that’s not stopping Chemin Entertainment and King Features from planning a live-action film starring the beloved spinach-eating cartoon hero. An article in Variety reveals that he’ll be fighting to the finish in a “big-budget feature” to be written by Michael Caleo. No further details about…

Venice Film Festival Line-Up Announced : Includes Films by Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, David Fincher and Ryusuke Hamagichi

The Venice Film Festival had unveiled a star-studded line-up for its 80th edition of the festival.  The festival will premiere some of the top U.S. directors including David Fincher, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, Michael Mann, Bradley Cooper and Wes Anderson, alongside European, Latin American and Asian auteurs’ films.  Though Venice was forced a few days…

“Sheroes” : Exclusive Interview with “Spring Breakers,” “Buffalo 66” Producer Jordan Gertner on His First Directorial Attempt

Synopsis : Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan: First Kill), Sasha Luss (Anna), Wallis Day (Batwoman), and Skai Jackson (Bunk’d) star in the ultimate adrenaline-fueled thrill ride from a producer of Spring Breakers. When four thick-as-thieves friends arrive in Thailand for a hedonistic adventure, they quickly find themselves in over their heads when one of them is kidnapped…

Natalie Portman Talks about ‘Cringey’ Elements of Her Debut film, “Leon : The Professional”

Natalie Portman‘s character of Elizabeth in her latest movie, the romantic drama May December, is presented as fragile, predatory and at times uncomfortable. The feature, which was directed by three-time Palme d’Or nominated filmmaker, Todd Haynes, will premiere in competition on May 20 at the Cannes Film Festival. The upcoming movie is seeking distribution at…

French Actor Gerard Depardieu Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 13 Women

French actor Gérard Depardieu is denying allegations he engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior with 13 women. According to a report by Mediapart, the French investigative news source, Depardieu behaved inappropriately while making eleven of his films over an eighteen-year period, from 2004 to 2022.  They include Big House, Dumas, and Marseille, the Netflix crime series….

Maiwenn, Director of Johnny Depp’s Cannes Opener ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Accused of Assaulting Journalist in Paris

Sacre bleu! Aux armes, cineastes!Maïwenn, the French actor-director, is being sued by a magazine editor for allegedly assaulting him–in a Paris restaurant, no less. In March, Edwy Plenel, the editor of Mediapart magazine, complained to the gendarmes that on February 22, Maïwenn grabbed him by the hair and spat in his face while he was…

Exclusive Interview with Actress Bai Ling : Working with Brandon Lee in “Crow” and Challenge That Faced as an Asian Actress in 90s

Bai Ling is an American-Chinese actress known for various roles in film and television shows. She started her acting career in 1981 in China and continued doing this when she relocated to America. Bai Ling is recognized for unbridled freedom and creativity, Bai Ling has become undoubtedly one of the world’s most diverse and captivating actresses!…

House of Gucci Revives Milan’s Cinematic Tradition, That Began In 1896

It is no longer a secret that Ridley Scott, Lady Gaga and Adam Driver are filming in Milan the movie House of Gucci, that will chronicle the murder of Maurizio Gucci. Lady Gaga will star as Patrizia Reggiani, charged for proxy murder of her husband Maurizio Gucci, played by Adam Driver. The film will also…