XYZ Strikes Raft Of International Deals On SXSW Thriller ‘Kryptic’ Starring Chloe Pirrie

EXCLUSIVE: XYZ Films has closed a raft of international deals on SXSW Midnighter thrillerKryptic, starring Chloe Pirrie (The Queens Gambit). The feature has sold to Wild Bunch for Germany, TFG for Greece, Plaion for Italy, NonStop for Scandinavia, Inopia for Spain, Capella for CIS/Baltics, Falcon for the Middle East, Antenna for Malaysia, Pioneer for the Philippines, Sahamongkol for Thailand, Shaw for Singapore, Moviecloud for Taiwan and JNC for Vietnam. The film, which premiered at SXSW in the Midnight strand, is a psycho-thriller about a womans (Pirrie) search for a missing monster hunter and her growing realization that she is inescapably linked to the creature being pursued....

June 4, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Lisa Hernandez

‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Review: Will Smith & Martin Lawrence In Over-The-Top But Fun 4th Time Around As Miami’s Memorable Cop Duo

The fact is he was on to their plans and was trying to stop them, not join them. After seeing his life pass before him, he is given the word from beyond by the ethereal Capt. Howard that this was not his time. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’Frank Masi/Sony They include one nightmarish helicopter ride where they are trying to transport Armando (still caged!)...

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Nancy Case

‘Eric’ Star Gaby Hoffmann On Working Opposite Benedict Cumberbatch And An Oversized Blue Puppet For Netflix: “It Was Really A Fairy Tale”

What do you make of that? Watch on Deadline GABY HOFFMANN:Oh God, I didnt know that was happening. I have no idea. Gaby Hoffmann as Cassie Anderson in ‘Eric’ For NetflixNetflix DEADLINE:What was your initial reaction to this role? HOFFMANN:I was actually a little bit hesitant when I started reading it. It was kind of an immediate, almost anxious reaction. We all end up lost, figuratively and literally. I thought, oh, this isnt just a sad, hard, scary thriller about a dead kid....

June 4, 2024 · 3 min · 595 words · Anthony Carson

‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Voice Actor Cody Christian On Bringing Vulnerability To The Combat-Ready Cloud Strife; “I’ve Experienced Things Very Much Similar To What Cloud Is Going Through In My Real Life”

Theres [a] honesty and vulnerability that we see in Cloud, said Christian. [And] I think theyre very powerful and relatable on such a human level. Ive experienced things very much similar to what Cloud is going through in my real life. Cloud Strife (Cody Christian) in Final Fantasy VII RebirthSquare Enix And I dont wield the Buster Sword, and Im not fighting Shrina to save the world. Im similar in a lot of ways where I could put this tough look on....

June 4, 2024 · 8 min · 1495 words · Jon Combs

‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie Officially Greenlit At Netflix With Cillian Murphy Starring & Producing; Tom Harper To Direct From Steven Knight’s “No Holds Barred” Script

Tom Harper(Heart of Stone,The Aeronauts,War & Peace) is directing the untitled film. Harper is no stranger toPeaky, having helmed the back half of Season 1. Producers are Caryn Mandabach, Knight, Murphy and Guy Heeley. ‘Peaky Blinders’ and writer Steven Knight, left, and director Tom HarperNetflix; BBC Exec producers include Harper, David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Andrew Warren and David Mason. The feature will be made in association with BBC Film. Still, this is the first official confirmation with a studio greenlight....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 170 words · Jessica Nichols

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Review: Old Jedi Mind Tricks In A Galaxy Even Farther Away

we open on Carrie Anne Moss sage Indara getting offed by Mae to hey the master. Thats an upsetting kill as Moss is in perfect acrobatic shape in a nod to her high-wireMatrixdays. Mae slays Indara not with a lightsaber, but rather with little spears. (L-R): Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Mae (Amandla Stenberg) in Lucasfilm’s The AcolyteLucasfilm It remains an open question just how dead Indara is. The green ugly guys from the beginning ofPhantom Menace) cargo ship....

June 4, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Joshua Wu

“It’s Scary”: Tim Davie Says Public Broadcasting Is In “Red Alert Situation” In “Many Many Markets Around The World”

Its scary, he added. Discovery in sports as a factor. Sometimes they are the right things to do but are uneconomic, he added. ‘Doctor Who’ star Ncuti GatwaBBC Economic choices might be to consolidate all of the BBC into London. He added that the BBC retains a focus on the core market of the UK. You have to make your local market work. Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper in ‘Clarkson’s Farm’Expectation/Amazon...

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Kevin Anderson

Breaking Baz: David Hare, British Playwright & Filmmaker, Casts An Unsparing Eye Over The UK General Election & Reveals He Is Working On A Drama About “The Great Question Of The 21st Century”

And I hope the Labour Party will become a little more front foot, he says. He was a stand in, of sorts, for Rupert Murdoch. A young Bill Nighy played Le Rouxs sidekick. David HareBaz Bamigboye I re-read it annually. Hare wrote the drama after embedding himself in former Labour leader Neil Kinnocks unsuccessful general election campaign in 1992. Some argue otherwise, but this is Hares theatrical masterpiece, I believe....

June 3, 2024 · 7 min · 1353 words · Nicole Edwards

Camila Mendes & Rachel Matthews Launch Production Company Honor Role

As part of this partnership, Honor Role will have its own development and production fund. Mendes and Matthews slate will consist of projects for the actresses to produce and in some cases star. They previously collaborated as EPs on Prime VideosUpgraded, a romantic comedy in which they also starred. The film premiered on the streamer and remained the platforms No. 1 film globally for several weeks. She knows how to balance her tenacious spirit with a level of diplomacy that is essential in work dynamics....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Megan Wright

Donald Trump Movie ‘The Apprentice’ Sells Around The World As Intrigue Remains Over U.S. Release

EXCLUSIVE: The movieDonald Trumpdoesnt want people to see is going global. Mongrel is releasing in Canada via a pact sealed by producers. Deals for remaining international territories are said to be in final negotiations. Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan in ‘The Apprentice’Cannes Film Festival Among them is understood to be Russia, where the film could have an interesting reception and campaign. Industry watchers were expectant the film would get a U....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 178 words · Michele Bartlett

ESPN’s Pat McAfee Apologizes For Using Racial Misogynist Epithet As “Descriptor” For Caitlin Clark; Says He Meant It As A Compliment

ESPNs sports analystPat McAfeehas apologized both publicly and privately to WNBA starCaitlin Clarkafter calling her a white bitch on-air. McAfee says he meant it as a compliment. I have way too much respect for her and women to put that into the universe. Pat McAfee and Caitlin ClarkGetty Images Thats 100% on me and for that I apologize… I have sent an apology to Caitlin as well. But I do have a message for the sports media or the ex-WNBA players....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · David Sherman

Janis Paige Dies: Prolific Film, TV & Stage Actor Known For ‘Pajama Game’, ‘Silk Stockings’ & Soaps Was 101

Her friend Stuart Lambert told The Associated Press about Paiges death. It lasted a single season. Babe Williams is a union organizer in a factory who falls in love with the new superintendent. Janis Paige in 1954, left, and 1944Everett Collection Her role was played by Doris Day in the 1957 film version. In 1968, she played the title role inMameas part of a replacement cast. Angela Lansbury was the original star....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Pam Graham

Paramount Nears Finish Line With Skydance On Eve Of Shareholder Meeting And Town Hall – Update

CNBC reported the stepped-up timeline earlier Monday. The second step would see the company pump cash into Paramount, which would then acquire Skydance. Prospects of the Apollo/Sony option have seemingly dimmed in recent days. Shari Redstone, Paramount BacklotGetty Images The New York Timesreported on the remaining hurdles to a deal on Sunday. Reps from Skydance, Paramount and Redstone declined comment. Soon officially arrives this week. At the shareholder meeting, which will be conducted virtually, the execs will deliver a presentation to investors....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Joseph Riley