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Fan Expo Philadelphia: Q&A with Mel Gibson on The Resurrection of the Christ and His Career

©Courtesy of Paramount The most prolific filmmakers are those who can effortlessly connect with a widespread range of characters in various time periods. Mel Gibson is one such versatile actor-filmmaker who has garnered acclaim for his on-screen performances, as well as his writing and directorial efforts. As a actor, Gibson is known for his action…

Bidding Underway for ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reboot

©Courtesy of Dark Sky Films  Taylor Sheridan, Osgood Perkins, and Jordan Peele are reportedly among the frontrunners in the competition to earn the rights to make a reboot of the classic 1974 low-budget thriller, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The original Massacre, which featured the iconic villain known as Leatherface, had been directed by Tobe Hooper…

‘Tornado’ / Exclusive Interview with Actress Kôki

©Courtesy of IFC Films Tornado : Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado (Kōki) is a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet Samurai show crosses paths with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman (Tim Roth) and his…

‘Ballerina’ : The John Wick Franchise Shows What It Means To “Fight Like A Girl”

The fifth film in the John Wick franchise newly unites Ana de Armas with Keanu Reeves, since the two had worked in the 2015 thriller Knock Knock and the 2016 drama Exposed. After a decade, we see them together again in Ballerina, that serves as a spin-off set between the events of John Wick: Chapter…

Long Bright River : Exclusive Interview with Actress/Executive Producer Amanda Seyfried & Nicholas Pinnock

  Check Out More of Our YouTube Channel  Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on  TV Tokyo’s program called “Morning Satellite”…

Director James Gunn Acnowledges ‘Godzilla Minus One” Inspired ‘Superman’

©Courtesy of Toho Pictures.  “It’s a monster, it’s a kaiju, it’s Superman!” According to director James Gunn, his upcoming Superman film debuting on July 11 was inspired by Toho’s recent Godzilla Minus One movie, which was released to mark the 70th anniversary of that franchise. In an interview with Cinematoday, Gunn made it clear that…

Frankenstein | Guillermo del Toro | Official Teaser | Netflix : Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi

©Courtesy of Netflix “Some of what I will tell you is fact,” Oscar Isaac intones in the opening moments of the new teaser trailer for Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated Frankenstein adaptation, which premiered on May 31 at Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event. “Some is not. But it is all true.”…

Tornado : Exclusive Interview with Actor Takehiro Hira

Check out more of our Youtube Channel  Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on  TV Tokyo’s program called “Morning Satellite” at…

Fan Expo Philadelphia: One Piece / Q&A with Anime Voice Actors Eric Vale, Ian Sinclair and Sonny Strait

The most relatable, humble people often possess the natural ability to become the world’s most inspirational heroes. They have defied the odds to not only pursue their dreams, but also save the world in the process. Monkey D. Luffy is one such such fearless leader in the acclaimed anime television series, . Since debuting in…

Netflix Reveals First Look at Tony Tony Chopper in Live-Action One Piece

©Courtesy of Netflix Ahoy, Straw Hats! A cute, toddler-sized friend will join “One Piece” when the live-action series returns for Season 2 in 2026. During Netflix 2025 : The Live Event on May 31, stars Iñaki Godoy (who plays Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) took the stage…

The Cannes Film Festival/The Palme d’Or winner, “It was Just an Accident” Video Review by Luis Pedron

Check out more of our YouTube Channel  𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧 is a Director, Actor, Founder and Film Festival Director of the International Film Festival Manhattan, New York, now in its 13th edition, proudly promoting Filipino, Asian, Scandinavian and European films and presenting them in New York. 👉https://iffmusa.com/ A winner of numerous awards as a director and…