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Dune: Part Two | Official Trailer : Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin  Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem

@Image: Warner Bros. / Legendary Pictures Warner Bros. has dropped a brand new trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel “DUNE: Part Two.” In 2021’s “Dune,” Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) ventured to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous and sandiest planet, to ensure his family and people’s future as evil forces exploded in conflict. Director Denis…

Disney : The Little Mermaid | A World Reimagined / Starring Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina

A new featurette, “A World Reimagined,” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” which provides an exclusive look at the live-action reimaging of the studio’s animated musical classic. “The Little Mermaid,” helmed by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023. “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and…

Film Review – ‘The Good Boss’ Examines Workplace Dynamics and What Success Truly Means

What constitutes a good boss? A knowledgeable professional, a solid performer, and someone who can recognize and harness talent are key qualities that come to mind. The ability to excel in difficult situations, however, is just as important. A supervisor who is generous with vacation time may be well-liked, but that person must also be…

Florence Pugh May Join Cast of Dune Part 2 as Princess Irulan

Florence Pugh is in negotiations to join the cast of the anticipated epic sci-fi film, Dune: Part 2 as Princess Irulan Corrino. The character is a royal who will become romantically involved with lead actor Timothée Chalamet’s protagonist of Paul Atreides, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Princess Irulan will be a critical role in the…

Lucy And Desi, Unveils The Comedic Duo In All Its Facets

After Aaron Sorkin’s biopic Being The Ricardos, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, a new film tributes the life and work of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz: Lucy And Desi. This documentary — available on Amazon Prime from March 4th — is a love letter to a  legendary comedienne, made by a contemporary woman who…

SAG Nominations Led by ‘House of Gucci’ and ‘The Power of the Dog’

Nominations for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced this morning by Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens. The acting group honors film and television projects but does not differentiate between lead and supporting performances. Its film prizes are often seen as a crucial benchmark on the way to Oscar attention. House of Gucci…

Being the Ricardos : Q&A with Director Aaron Sorkin, Actors Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda and Alia Shawkat

No matter what political challenges the U.S. has faced throughout its history, many of its citizens have turned to the entertainment industry to seek refuge in the professional and personal lives of Hollywood’s most elite performers. However, Americans’ reliance on, and the way they access, the latest news about their favorite actors and musicians has…

Film Review – ‘Being the Ricardos’ Offers a Peek Behind the Curtain of ‘I Love Lucy’

Today’s television landscape offers many certifiable hits, but none can compare to the early shows that defined what it meant to be popular and beloved by audiences everywhere. Chief among them was I Love Lucy, which gave star Lucille Ball a superb platform for her physical comedy and allowed her to work alongside her real-life…

Being the Ricardos: Official Teaser | Starring Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons

Amazon Studios will release BEING THE RICARDOS in theaters on December 10th, 2021. Globally on Prime Video December 21st, 2021 Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin Starring Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations,…

Dune, Visual Grandeur Does Not Compensate For Narrative Vacuity

The novel Dune, written by Frank Herbert in 1965, is a science-fiction that takes place in a distant future, within a feudal interstellar society where various noble houses control planetary fiefs. Many have defined it as an arduous, if not impossible, book to adapt for the screen. Nevertheless, David Lynch tried to embrace the challenge…

Denis Villeneuve Wants to Make a Dune Trilogy That Includes Adaption of Frank Hebert’s Second Novel

Ahead of its official release next month, Dune director Denis Villeneuve has revealed his interest in turning his take on the franchise into a movie trilogy. Although the two sequels to the sci-fi movie haven’t been officially announced yet by its distributor, Warner Bros., the Academy Award-nominated filmmaker recently told CBC’s Radio Canada that he…