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‘The Boy and the Heron’ and ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Break American Box Office Records

Two of Japan’s most critically acclaimed films from this year – The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One, which were both released by Toho – broke American box office records this weekend. The Boy and the Heron took the top spot at the domestic box office with ticket sales of $12.8 million, while…

Writer of ‘My Hero Academia’ Gives Update on Hollywood Film

@Shueisha Plans are moving forward for a live-action film adaptation of My Hero Academia, the blockbuster manga/anime series. Legendary Entertainment, which acquired the rights five years ago, has signed on as producers, which will mark the English-language debut for filmmaker Shinsuke Sato. The screenplay will be written by Joby Harold, who has authored Army of…

‘Io Capitano,’ Italy’s Oscar Candidate, Acquired for North American Distribution by Cohen Media

© GRETA DE LAZZARIS Cohen Media Group has acquired the North American distribution rights to the critically acclaimed Italian movie, “Io Capitano,” Variety is reporting. The acquisition comes after the project was chosen to be the Italian entry for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards. Sold worldwide by Pathé Films, the…

Love Actually Has Become a Christmas Staple After 20 Years

@Courtesy of Universal Pictures.  “Love Actually” has become an end-of-year holiday classic for a new generation of filmgoers, much as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas,” or “The Grinch Stole Christmas” became beloved chestnuts roasting on open fires for their parents and grandparents. Released in 2003, “Love Actually” was written and directed by Richard Curtis….

‘Oppenheimer’ to be Theatrically Released in Japan by Distributor Bitters End

Indie distributor Bitters End will release Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed epic thriller, Oppenheimer, in theaters in Japan next year, Variety is reporting. The decision comes after the film was initially deemed controversial in the country. online pharmacy propecia over the counter with best prices today in the USA The biopic chronicles the titular American theoretical…

Celine Song of ‘Past Lives’ To Make ‘The Materialists’ As Her Next Film

Fresh from her triumphant directorial debut with Past Lives, Celine Song is not resting on past laurels either. The 35-year-old South Korean-Canadian director is reportedly working on a new film for A24. online pharmacy azithromycin over the counter with best prices today in the USA Titled The Materialists, the romcom-in-progress was inspired by James L. Brooks’s…

Angelina Jolie Signs On to Reprise Her Titular Role in Disney’s Third Live-Action Maleficent Movie

Angelina Jolie has signed on to reprise her titular role in a third live-action Maleficent movie. The Oscar-winning actress revealed the news during an interview with the Wall Street Journal, which was published yesterday, December 5. Jolie didn’t share any more details about the franchise’s second follow-up, including any other casting announcements or a release…

Eif Rivera’s ‘Killing Castro’ To Feature Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, and Xolo Mariduena

@Photo by [christopher saunders, Christopher Saunders]/Christopher Saunder Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, and Xolo Mariduena will be among the key players in Eif Rivera’s upcoming debut feature Killing Castro, a film being produced by Romulus Entertainment from a script by Leon Hendrix, Thomas DeGrezia, and Colin Bateman. Other cast members will include Nicole Beharie, KiKi Layne,…

A Look Inside The Bold Artistic Freedom Of Contemporary Portuguese Cinema

Portugal, land of fados, azulejos, cork, pastéis de nata and trailblazers. The Portuguese have exploration running through their veins, as attested by Vasco da Gama — the first European to reach India by sea — and Ferdinand Magellan, who initiated the first circumnavigation of the globe. It doesn’t surprise that contemporary filmmakers like to venture…

Angelina Jolie Produced Film, “We Dare to Dream” about Tokyo Olympic Games Acquired by Peacock

Peacock recently acquired the U.S. rights to the sports documentary “We Dare to Dream.” The movie, which chronicles the refugee Olympic team at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021, debuted on the streamer this past Friday, Dec. 1, according to Variety. The acquisition comes after the 93-minute feature had its world premiere in June…

Singer Billie Eilish Clarifies Her Queer Coming-Out Story

@Billie Eilish Album, “Happier Than Ever” In a recent Variety “Power of Women” cover story, singer Billie Eilish admitted she was “physically attracted to women,” adding her name to the list of performers who have publicly declared their queer sexuality. When asked to clarify her remarks further during Variety’s Hitmakers event on Saturday, the 21-year-old…