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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Announces Two New Cast Members

Prime Video confirmed that Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan have joined the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” For the series’ upcoming third season, which is currently in pre-production and will begin filming this spring at the series’ new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Bower will be a series regular, while Marsan…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

February 28, 2025

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TV Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a Visually Magnificent, Character-Driven Prequel Series

Some of the most engaging, satisfying origin stories are those that showcase how history often repeats itself in cycles, especially when they mirror conflicts involving the same or similar locations, people and conflicts. Amazon Studios proves that idea with its stunning eight-episode first season of a five season production commitment for its new prequel television…

Karen Benardello

September 4, 2022

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In Your Dreams | Official Teaser | Netflix

©Courtesy of Netflix Searching for a family adventure that won’t break the bank? Coming to Netflix this fall, In Your Dreams takes you on a fantastical journey from the comfort of your own home. In this enchanting tale, Stevie (voiced by Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her brother, Elliot (voiced by Elias Janssen), venture through an absurd…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

June 15, 2025

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Tribeca Festival/ Dog of God is a Powerful Animated Horror

©Courtesy of Tritone Studio Latvian industry of animation movies seems to be experiencing an artistic moment of grace, to say the least. Following the success of Flow by Gints Zilbalodis, awarded with an Oscar for best animated film, Tribeca Festival 2025 (in the Escape from Tribeca section) presented the powerful Dog of God, directed by…

Adriano Ercolani

June 15, 2025

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Darren Aronofsky Reportedly to Direct ‘Breakthrough’ Starring Dwayne Johnson

Photo by Photo credit: Niko Tavernise – © MMXIV Paramount Pictures Corporation and Regency Engtertainment (USA), Inc. All Rights Reserved. Director Darren Aronofsky is reportedly in early conversations to direct Breakthrough, an A24 movie that will star Dwayne Johnson. If things go as planned, Aronofsky will be returning to A24 after directing The Whale, which won…

Edward Moran

June 14, 2025

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Materialists : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Celine Song

©Courtesy of A24 Materialists : A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Director : Celine Song Producer : David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Celine Song Screenwriter : Celine song Distributor : A24 Production Co : Killer Films, 2AM Rating : R (Brief Sexual Material|Language) Genre :Roamnce,…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

June 14, 2025

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Announces Two New Cast Members

TV Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a Visually Magnificent, Character-Driven Prequel Series