James Mangold has had an interesting filmography over the years venturing in various genres and not typecasting himself to a certain type of filmmaker. Films like Girl Interrupted, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, Logan, and Ford v Ferrari proved that Mangold could competently handle various genres with great relatability and emotional heft.
James Mangold most recently directed Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny
Mangold continued venturing into blockbuster studio filmmaking with 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny which did not fare well. He is set to direct an upcoming Star Wars film and franchise producer Simon Emanuel seemingly revealed the film’s title. Ironically, the title has a striking resemblance to an important element of Dune, adding to the discourse of Star Wars being a Dune rip-off.
Possible Title of James Mangold’s Star Wars Film Is Too Similar to Dune‘s Giedi Prime Giedi Prime...
James Mangold most recently directed Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny
Mangold continued venturing into blockbuster studio filmmaking with 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny which did not fare well. He is set to direct an upcoming Star Wars film and franchise producer Simon Emanuel seemingly revealed the film’s title. Ironically, the title has a striking resemblance to an important element of Dune, adding to the discourse of Star Wars being a Dune rip-off.
Possible Title of James Mangold’s Star Wars Film Is Too Similar to Dune‘s Giedi Prime Giedi Prime...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Fans are dying to know if John Legend is upset about a new coach taking his place on The Voice. Legend has been a coach on the show for several seasons and fans are sad to see him go. However, they also want to know how John feels about his exit. The season is almost finished, and viewers cannot wait to see who is going to win. Keep reading to find out more.
The New Coaches On The Voice
Production recently revealed the four coaches that will be on the next season of The Voice. There will be two new coaches and two familiar faces. However, some fans are not happy about who is going to be returning. Reba Mcintire will be returning to her red chair. Gwen Stefani will also be making her return. However, there are two brand-new coaches. Snoop Dog and Michael Buble. Viewers are interested in...
The New Coaches On The Voice
Production recently revealed the four coaches that will be on the next season of The Voice. There will be two new coaches and two familiar faces. However, some fans are not happy about who is going to be returning. Reba Mcintire will be returning to her red chair. Gwen Stefani will also be making her return. However, there are two brand-new coaches. Snoop Dog and Michael Buble. Viewers are interested in...
- 5/15/2024
- by Hailee Dent
- TV Shows Ace
Wolverine is the only superhero to have a movie titled after his real name, 2017's "Logan," which we at /Film named the best "X-Men" movie. Somehow, I don't expect we'll ever be getting a Superman movie called "Clark" or a Batman film titled "Bruce." Wolverine's past is shrouded in mystery though; even he doesn't remember most of it. Is "Logan" even his real name? Yes — but it's complicated.
Wolverine was introduced without much context in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" #180 (by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe) when the Hulk makes his way to Canada and tangles with the local hero. Nothing was said about Wolverine's life outside his yellow costume, or if he even had one. When Wein was tasked with rebooting the X-Men in 1975, he reused Wolverine as part of the new line-up; since his introduction was so vague, it was easy to rewrite Wolverine into a mutant. Still, Wolverine remained mysterious,...
Wolverine was introduced without much context in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" #180 (by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe) when the Hulk makes his way to Canada and tangles with the local hero. Nothing was said about Wolverine's life outside his yellow costume, or if he even had one. When Wein was tasked with rebooting the X-Men in 1975, he reused Wolverine as part of the new line-up; since his introduction was so vague, it was easy to rewrite Wolverine into a mutant. Still, Wolverine remained mysterious,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Upcoming wartime drama The Guns Of Muschu has assembled a cast of Australian talent ahead of a planned shoot in 2025.
Directed by Australia’s Matthew Holmes, the story is set in the jungles of Papua New Guinea during the Second World War and centres on a mission in which eight commandos went in but only one survived.
The cast is led by Ben Hall, known for his roles in TV miniseries Warnie and Devil’s Playground, alongside Matt Day (Sweet Country), Callan McAuliffe (The Walking Dead), Jordan Fraser-Trumble (The Legend Of Ben Hall), Gerald Lepkowski (The Death Of Stalin), Maximillian Johnson...
Directed by Australia’s Matthew Holmes, the story is set in the jungles of Papua New Guinea during the Second World War and centres on a mission in which eight commandos went in but only one survived.
The cast is led by Ben Hall, known for his roles in TV miniseries Warnie and Devil’s Playground, alongside Matt Day (Sweet Country), Callan McAuliffe (The Walking Dead), Jordan Fraser-Trumble (The Legend Of Ben Hall), Gerald Lepkowski (The Death Of Stalin), Maximillian Johnson...
- 4/24/2024
- ScreenDaily
Whenever there’s an incident of a kid committing a heinous crime, people often try to point the finger at someone else. It’s not necessary that an adult will have to bear responsibility for a crime committed by their offspring. The kids in Anna Zackrisson’s Deliver Me are lost in the dark, even though they have good people around them. The story doesn’t shy away from being brave and showing the hard truths that exist in society, and a few wonderful performances only add a cherry on top.
Ardalan Esmaili as Farid
Easily the main guy in the show, Ardalan Esmaili plays the righteous cop, Farid. Last seen in “A Beautiful Life,” Esmaili shines in his second Netflix appearance. A cop dealing with young kids going off the rails and the backlash of an entire town, Farid stays firm in the moments of madness. Donning a Chicago Bulls...
Ardalan Esmaili as Farid
Easily the main guy in the show, Ardalan Esmaili plays the righteous cop, Farid. Last seen in “A Beautiful Life,” Esmaili shines in his second Netflix appearance. A cop dealing with young kids going off the rails and the backlash of an entire town, Farid stays firm in the moments of madness. Donning a Chicago Bulls...
- 4/24/2024
- by Aniket Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
Although the second season does not have the element of surprise, as first seasons usually do, it is easy to say that the creators of “Tokyo Vice Season 2” did an excellent job this time also, by focusing even more to the series' best aspect, its characters.
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Jake's miraculous rise in the echelons of Meicho newspaper continues, with his relationship with both his superior, Maruyama, and his colleagues, Tin Tin and Trendy, being on its highest level. Maruyama listens to him and trusts him, as do the other two actually, frequently following his advice even. Even Baku, his racist, nationalistic boss seems to have warmed up to him, at least professionally, occasionally approving even his most daring suggestions. At the same time, the reappearance of Tozawa throws a shadow over everyone, including Jake, who has started a relationship with his former mistress,...
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Jake's miraculous rise in the echelons of Meicho newspaper continues, with his relationship with both his superior, Maruyama, and his colleagues, Tin Tin and Trendy, being on its highest level. Maruyama listens to him and trusts him, as do the other two actually, frequently following his advice even. Even Baku, his racist, nationalistic boss seems to have warmed up to him, at least professionally, occasionally approving even his most daring suggestions. At the same time, the reappearance of Tozawa throws a shadow over everyone, including Jake, who has started a relationship with his former mistress,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
While Hayao Miyazaki deservedly took home the Oscar for The Boy and the Heron, another nominee is well worth your attention. Pablo Berger’s Cannes favorite Robot Dreams, which had an awards-qualifying run way back in December (solidifying it as a 2023 film), will finally properly open next month from Neon. Ahead of the release, a new trailer has arrived.
Here’s the simple synopsis: “Dog lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach.”
John Fink said in his review, “By far one of the most delightful films of the year––even when it breaks your heart––Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams is a deceptively simple take on companionship that...
Here’s the simple synopsis: “Dog lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach.”
John Fink said in his review, “By far one of the most delightful films of the year––even when it breaks your heart––Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams is a deceptively simple take on companionship that...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Neon has released the trailer for the whimsical Oscar-nominated animated feature Robot Dreams. The film will open in New York on May 31 at the Film Forum and in Los Angeles on June 7. It will expand to more theaters throughout June.
Robot Dreams is an Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature and the 2024 Goya Award winner for Best Animated Feature and Best Adapted Screenplay.
In the film, from writer and director Pablo Berger, Dog lives in Manhattan and is tired of being alone. One day, he decides to build himself a robot, a companion.
Their friendship blossoms until they become inseparable from the rhythm of ’80s NYC. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
A tender, affecting tale of friendship, the animated Robot Dreams – adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Sara Varon – is...
Robot Dreams is an Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature and the 2024 Goya Award winner for Best Animated Feature and Best Adapted Screenplay.
In the film, from writer and director Pablo Berger, Dog lives in Manhattan and is tired of being alone. One day, he decides to build himself a robot, a companion.
Their friendship blossoms until they become inseparable from the rhythm of ’80s NYC. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
A tender, affecting tale of friendship, the animated Robot Dreams – adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Sara Varon – is...
- 4/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
WrestleMania 40 has built one of the greatest clashes in WWE history. The rematch between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, two of the most prolific and entertaining wrestlers in sports entertainment. The stakes got higher for the challenger as Reigns and The Rock defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night 1 of the biggest PPV of the year. The Big Dog, who reigned supreme for 1,316 days, established himself as one of the greatest WWE Champions.
Roman Reigns
However, this was not enough as he fumbled against The American Nightmare when it mattered the most as he was finally bested by Cody Rhodes, who finally completed his long-awaited story. Everyone was happy as The Natural finally won the much-desired title to complete his dad’s dream, and recently he shared how Reigns and he shared a ‘moment’ after competing in the greatest match of their career.
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However, this was not enough as he fumbled against The American Nightmare when it mattered the most as he was finally bested by Cody Rhodes, who finally completed his long-awaited story. Everyone was happy as The Natural finally won the much-desired title to complete his dad’s dream, and recently he shared how Reigns and he shared a ‘moment’ after competing in the greatest match of their career.
Cody Rhodes Shared a ‘Moment’ With The...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Netflix’s The Grimm Variations brings back the folk tales by the Brothers Grimm. This episode takes inspiration from Town Musicians of Bremen and gives it a dark twist. Inclining towards the anime aspect of this modern rendition, this episode takes place in a cyberpunk kind of Wild West featuring anachronistically futuristic cowboys. The story hints at different themes, such as striking unlikely friendships, isolation, and oppression.
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In the desolate town of Bremen, the Wade Brothers are a group of thugs notorious for violence and running a human trafficking ring. Meanwhile, Dog, a righteous sheriff, wishes to put an end to the Wade Brothers’ tyranny. However, when she accuses her superior officer of taking bribes from the gangs in the region, her status as a sheriff is revoked. She is ostracized by the other lawman for being an idealist, and he declares that...
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What’s The Plot About?
In the desolate town of Bremen, the Wade Brothers are a group of thugs notorious for violence and running a human trafficking ring. Meanwhile, Dog, a righteous sheriff, wishes to put an end to the Wade Brothers’ tyranny. However, when she accuses her superior officer of taking bribes from the gangs in the region, her status as a sheriff is revoked. She is ostracized by the other lawman for being an idealist, and he declares that...
- 4/18/2024
- by Shrey Ashley Philip
- Film Fugitives
South Korea’s Jeonju International Film Festival (May 1-10) has revealed the full programme for its 25th edition, which will include a series of screenings to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster.
The festival will comprise 232 films from 43 countries, opening with Sho Miyake’s romantic drama All The Long Nights and closing with Kazik Radwanski’s Canadian drama Matt And Mara. Both screened at the Berlinale in February.
Among the line-up are six films to commemorate the sinking of the Sewol ferry on April 16, 2014, in which more than 300 people died, most of them high school students on a field trip.
The festival will comprise 232 films from 43 countries, opening with Sho Miyake’s romantic drama All The Long Nights and closing with Kazik Radwanski’s Canadian drama Matt And Mara. Both screened at the Berlinale in February.
Among the line-up are six films to commemorate the sinking of the Sewol ferry on April 16, 2014, in which more than 300 people died, most of them high school students on a field trip.
- 4/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Roman Reigns (real name: Leati Joseph Anoa’i) is a former football player and a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the SmackDown brand. Roman Reigns is the current and longest-reigning WWE Universal Champion in his second reign, along with being the WWE Champion in his fourth reign.
Reigns, widely known for being the leader of The Bloodline, was initially positioned as a heroic character, with the company attempting to position him as the ‘face of the company’. It was met with some backlash, which is why when Roman Reigns returned in 2020, he returned with a villainous character portraying the Tribal Chief. This new persona was not only acknowledged but also met with acclaim. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active in the world currently, and his A&e documentary goes on to prove exactly that.
Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
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Reigns, widely known for being the leader of The Bloodline, was initially positioned as a heroic character, with the company attempting to position him as the ‘face of the company’. It was met with some backlash, which is why when Roman Reigns returned in 2020, he returned with a villainous character portraying the Tribal Chief. This new persona was not only acknowledged but also met with acclaim. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active in the world currently, and his A&e documentary goes on to prove exactly that.
Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
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- 4/1/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Kenny Loggins spoke of one Elvis Presley song in religious terms. He didn’t mention that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was not the first singer to record the song. The tune in question has been cited as an all-time classic. That might not be the case.
Kenny Loggins’ favorite Elvis Presley song is 1 of the most famous
In a 2022 article, Grammy.com asked several artists from different genres to name their favorite tune by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Donny Osmond chose “Polk Salad Annie” and Dan Smith from Bastille chose “Unchained Melody.” Loggins, on the other hand, picked a track that was far more famous.
“When ‘Hound Dog’ came out in 1956, I was eight years old,” he recalled. “I would come home from school and would sneak into my brother’s room to play his 45 over and over again. It’s one of the greatest songs of all time.
Kenny Loggins’ favorite Elvis Presley song is 1 of the most famous
In a 2022 article, Grammy.com asked several artists from different genres to name their favorite tune by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Donny Osmond chose “Polk Salad Annie” and Dan Smith from Bastille chose “Unchained Melody.” Loggins, on the other hand, picked a track that was far more famous.
“When ‘Hound Dog’ came out in 1956, I was eight years old,” he recalled. “I would come home from school and would sneak into my brother’s room to play his 45 over and over again. It’s one of the greatest songs of all time.
- 3/31/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Td Garden in Boston, Ma and featured Excalibur, Chris Jericho and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Best Friends (Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta) def. The Dark Order (John Silver & Evil Uno) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Evil Uno dropped Orange with a shoulder block. John Silver ran in from behind, but Orange hit Silver with a Manhattan drop. Orange and Trent hit Silver with a shoulder tackle. Trent took down Evil Uno with a drop toe hold. Orange climbed to the top rope, but Silver press slammed him. Trent hit Silver with a knee strike, but Evil Uno nailed Trent with a neck breaker. Evil Uno stopped a Ddt from Orange, but Orange wasted...
Match #1: Best Friends (Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta) def. The Dark Order (John Silver & Evil Uno) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Evil Uno dropped Orange with a shoulder block. John Silver ran in from behind, but Orange hit Silver with a Manhattan drop. Orange and Trent hit Silver with a shoulder tackle. Trent took down Evil Uno with a drop toe hold. Orange climbed to the top rope, but Silver press slammed him. Trent hit Silver with a knee strike, but Evil Uno nailed Trent with a neck breaker. Evil Uno stopped a Ddt from Orange, but Orange wasted...
- 3/18/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
How does an “A” CinemaScore and 4 1/2 star PostTrak movie with a major star and a dog underdeliver at the box office?
The adventure sports-charged, doggie-with-a-heart title Arthur the King from Lionsgate had no chance of winning a crown this weekend with an $8M-$10M projection. However, many expected this well-received movie to come at the top of expectations. It did not with a $7.5M opening.
Also, the misfiring of “A” CinemaScore, mid-budget movies at the box office is becoming a trend.
Arthur the King‘s underperformance had to do with the fact that it looked ripe for streaming by today’s standards and not theatrical, right? That’s why people didn’t show up? Yeah, but that’s not 100% of the reason.
True, stars need to have a come-to-Jesus with themselves when making streaming movies in conjunction with theatrical titles: Do you water down your marquee image by making yourself available for free at home?...
The adventure sports-charged, doggie-with-a-heart title Arthur the King from Lionsgate had no chance of winning a crown this weekend with an $8M-$10M projection. However, many expected this well-received movie to come at the top of expectations. It did not with a $7.5M opening.
Also, the misfiring of “A” CinemaScore, mid-budget movies at the box office is becoming a trend.
Arthur the King‘s underperformance had to do with the fact that it looked ripe for streaming by today’s standards and not theatrical, right? That’s why people didn’t show up? Yeah, but that’s not 100% of the reason.
True, stars need to have a come-to-Jesus with themselves when making streaming movies in conjunction with theatrical titles: Do you water down your marquee image by making yourself available for free at home?...
- 3/17/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Wolverine #43 Writers: Benjamin Percy & Victor Lavalle | Artist: Geoff Shaw | Colourist: Alex Sinclair | Letters: Cory Petit
This week I wanted to kick off talking about the cover. Modern covers tend to have a bad reputation. Perhaps there is an element of me being biased, but I love this cover by Lenil Yu! Visually it draws the eye with the dual bursts of gunfire. Secondly having Wolverine and Sabretooth side by side in their old Team X garb is going to have readers and potential readers curious. On the subject of Team X and my bias, this issue starts off strong. Wolverine? Check. Sabretooth? Check. Maverick? Check. Personally, though I would have liked more of the story dedicated to the flashback. Maybe an element where the events of the flashback inform the current goings-on. But who am I to call out Percy on how to tell a story? Really the Team X...
This week I wanted to kick off talking about the cover. Modern covers tend to have a bad reputation. Perhaps there is an element of me being biased, but I love this cover by Lenil Yu! Visually it draws the eye with the dual bursts of gunfire. Secondly having Wolverine and Sabretooth side by side in their old Team X garb is going to have readers and potential readers curious. On the subject of Team X and my bias, this issue starts off strong. Wolverine? Check. Sabretooth? Check. Maverick? Check. Personally, though I would have liked more of the story dedicated to the flashback. Maybe an element where the events of the flashback inform the current goings-on. But who am I to call out Percy on how to tell a story? Really the Team X...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
As he takes the stage at the 96th Academy Awards for a fourth time, Jimmy Kimmel once again took a playful quip at the Oscar winner Matt Damon. The talk show host and the Hollywood star’s fake feud has been ongoing for years, with Kimmel even poking fun at the Oppenheimer actor in his promo for the 2024 Oscars. And he took things to the next level with the help of the Anatomy of a Fall star, Messi the Dog, who took a piss at Damon’s Walk of Fame Star at the Oscars.
Jimmy Kimmel at the 2024 Oscars (image via ABC News | Youtube) Jimmy Kimmel And Messi the Dog Join Hands Against Matt Damon
Jimmy Kimmel has found a partner in Messi the Dog to roast his long-time rival Matt Damon at the 96th Academy Awards. The Anatomy of a Fall star, who has become a fan favorite, joined...
Jimmy Kimmel at the 2024 Oscars (image via ABC News | Youtube) Jimmy Kimmel And Messi the Dog Join Hands Against Matt Damon
Jimmy Kimmel has found a partner in Messi the Dog to roast his long-time rival Matt Damon at the 96th Academy Awards. The Anatomy of a Fall star, who has become a fan favorite, joined...
- 3/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness, Kevin Kelly and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: All-Star 8-Man Scramble Qualifier Match – Dante Martin def. “Bounty Hunter” Bryan Keith and Penta El Zero Miedo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Keith and Martin clobbered Penta with double thrust kicks. Dante rocked Bryan Keith with a rising knee strike. Penta fired back with a sling blade on Dante. Penta followed up with a backstabber on Dante. Bryan Keith cut off Penta and hit him with an exploder suplex. Penta and Bryan exchanged forearms, but Dante jumped off the top turnbuckle with a cross body press to both of them. Dante dished out tope suicidas to Bryan Keith and Penta El Zero Miedo.
Match #1: All-Star 8-Man Scramble Qualifier Match – Dante Martin def. “Bounty Hunter” Bryan Keith and Penta El Zero Miedo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Keith and Martin clobbered Penta with double thrust kicks. Dante rocked Bryan Keith with a rising knee strike. Penta fired back with a sling blade on Dante. Penta followed up with a backstabber on Dante. Bryan Keith cut off Penta and hit him with an exploder suplex. Penta and Bryan exchanged forearms, but Dante jumped off the top turnbuckle with a cross body press to both of them. Dante dished out tope suicidas to Bryan Keith and Penta El Zero Miedo.
- 3/5/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Curzon has released the trailer for Pablo Berger’s heartfelt animation ‘Robot Dreams.’
The heartfelt story follows Dog, who lives alone in Manhattan and decides to build himself a robot companion. With striking visuals and a beautiful score, the uplifting tale plays out in 80’s NYC and explores friendship, loneliness and happiness themes. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
From acclaimed writer/director Pablo Berger, this uplifting, dialogue-free story adapted from Sara Varon’s graphic novel plays out in 80’s New York as a love letter to the city. It explores important themes around friendship, loneliness, happiness and technology – with plenty of film easter eggs.
From Curzon, the animation is an Oscar-nominated, captivating animation from director Pablo Berger adapted from Sara Varon’s acclaimed graphic novel. The film is nominated at the 2024 Academy Awards for Best...
The heartfelt story follows Dog, who lives alone in Manhattan and decides to build himself a robot companion. With striking visuals and a beautiful score, the uplifting tale plays out in 80’s NYC and explores friendship, loneliness and happiness themes. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
From acclaimed writer/director Pablo Berger, this uplifting, dialogue-free story adapted from Sara Varon’s graphic novel plays out in 80’s New York as a love letter to the city. It explores important themes around friendship, loneliness, happiness and technology – with plenty of film easter eggs.
From Curzon, the animation is an Oscar-nominated, captivating animation from director Pablo Berger adapted from Sara Varon’s acclaimed graphic novel. The film is nominated at the 2024 Academy Awards for Best...
- 2/28/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
If you're a fan of dogs, robots, jazz, '80s culture or Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September,' then do we have a film recommendation for you. In fact, Pablo Berger's charming animated paean to friendship, Robot Dreams, has won over so many that it's nestled in the Best Animated Feature category at this year's Oscars alongside such heavyweights as the Spider-Verse team, Pixar and Hayao Miyazaki. The film is finally headed to UK cinemas, and you can see the trailer below:
Based on the graphic novel by Sara Varon, Robot Dreams is the story of Manhattan-dwelling Dog, who is, well, a dog. Feeling the pang of loneliness, he sends away for a kit to build his very own robot pal. The mechanized result sparks a fast friendship, the pair spending time together during a fun New York summer in the 1980s.
But one summer night, Robot's power runs...
Based on the graphic novel by Sara Varon, Robot Dreams is the story of Manhattan-dwelling Dog, who is, well, a dog. Feeling the pang of loneliness, he sends away for a kit to build his very own robot pal. The mechanized result sparks a fast friendship, the pair spending time together during a fun New York summer in the 1980s.
But one summer night, Robot's power runs...
- 2/27/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
"Overflowing with handcrafted charm..." Curzon in the UK has revealed their official trailer for the beloved animated film Robot Dreams, which first premiered at the 2023 Cannes & Annecy Film Festivals last year. The film snuck in and ended up getting nominated for Best Animated Film at the 2024 Academy Awards (after a small qualifying theatrical release in the US last fall). Neon has finally scheduled Robot Dreams to open in US theaters in May 2024, but we're still waiting for their full trailer to drop online (after a teaser). In the meantime, both UK and Australian distributors have unveiled new trailers - they're pretty much the same thing but with different quotes swapped in. A story about friendship, its importance, and its fragility. The dialogue-free animated film is based on the popular graphic novel by Sara Varon, about the adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in NYC during the '80s. Dog...
- 2/27/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The 49th Cesar Awards, France’s top film honors, have been handed out in Paris, with Justine Triet‘s Oscar contender Anatomy of a Fall emerging as the big winner.
The French courtroom drama — which is competing at the Oscars in five categories — earned the best film prize, best actress for Sandra Hüller, best director for Triet, best original screenplay shared between Triet and co-writer Arthur Harari, and Swann Arlaud took home the best supporting actor trophy.
Hüller won in the best actress category over Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, nominated for Little Girl Blue; Lea Drucker, up for Last Summer; Hafsia Herzi, nominated for The Rapture; and Belgian actress Virginie Efira, nominated for her work in Just the Two of Us.
The other big winner on the night was The Animal Kingdom, French director Thomas Cailley’s follow-up to 2014’s Love at First Fight. Cailley picked up the best cinematography...
The French courtroom drama — which is competing at the Oscars in five categories — earned the best film prize, best actress for Sandra Hüller, best director for Triet, best original screenplay shared between Triet and co-writer Arthur Harari, and Swann Arlaud took home the best supporting actor trophy.
Hüller won in the best actress category over Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, nominated for Little Girl Blue; Lea Drucker, up for Last Summer; Hafsia Herzi, nominated for The Rapture; and Belgian actress Virginie Efira, nominated for her work in Just the Two of Us.
The other big winner on the night was The Animal Kingdom, French director Thomas Cailley’s follow-up to 2014’s Love at First Fight. Cailley picked up the best cinematography...
- 2/23/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anna Nicole Smith died 17 years ago this month, but the fascination with the blond bombshell continues unabated.
Kal Penn is set to star in “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor,” a film that chronicles the final days of the actress and model whose accidental overdose death in 2007 at the age of 39 sparked a tabloid feeding frenzy. “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor,” which is based on Dr. Sandeep Kapoor’s 2017 book of the same name, marks the second film about Smith to move forward in recent months. In late December, the biopic “Hurricanna” wrapped production, with Sylvia Hoeks and Holly Hunter in the lead roles.
Written and directed by Thane Economou (“The Wedding Party”), “Trust Me I’m a Doctor” follows Smith’s pain-medication doctor whose life was turned upside down when he was implicated in the wrongful death trials of the one-time Playboy centerfold. Smith became a household name when she married 89-year-old oil tycoon J.
Kal Penn is set to star in “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor,” a film that chronicles the final days of the actress and model whose accidental overdose death in 2007 at the age of 39 sparked a tabloid feeding frenzy. “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor,” which is based on Dr. Sandeep Kapoor’s 2017 book of the same name, marks the second film about Smith to move forward in recent months. In late December, the biopic “Hurricanna” wrapped production, with Sylvia Hoeks and Holly Hunter in the lead roles.
Written and directed by Thane Economou (“The Wedding Party”), “Trust Me I’m a Doctor” follows Smith’s pain-medication doctor whose life was turned upside down when he was implicated in the wrongful death trials of the one-time Playboy centerfold. Smith became a household name when she married 89-year-old oil tycoon J.
- 2/23/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the Bok Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Jon Moxley) vs. Ftr (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Cash grabbed a single leg on Mox, and Mox returned with a forearm. Mox tagged out to Claudio and Claudio blasted Cash with European uppercuts. Cash swept out Claudio’s leg and tagged out to Dax. Claudio booted Dax in the midsection and then body slammed Dax. Dax retaliated with a snap suplex on Moxley. Dax hit a leg drop across the bridge of Moxley’s nose, good for a two count. Cash tagged in and Mox went for a rear naked choke, but Cash lowered his hips, using Mox...
Match #1: Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Jon Moxley) vs. Ftr (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Cash grabbed a single leg on Mox, and Mox returned with a forearm. Mox tagged out to Claudio and Claudio blasted Cash with European uppercuts. Cash swept out Claudio’s leg and tagged out to Dax. Claudio booted Dax in the midsection and then body slammed Dax. Dax retaliated with a snap suplex on Moxley. Dax hit a leg drop across the bridge of Moxley’s nose, good for a two count. Cash tagged in and Mox went for a rear naked choke, but Cash lowered his hips, using Mox...
- 2/23/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
“The only reason we are talking right now,” director Pablo Berger says over Zoom, “is because I fell in love with Robot and Dog and the story.” The Spanish director is speaking from L.A., where he recently attended the Oscar nominees luncheon for his feted feature animated film Robot Dreams, but, as he explains, the project originated with Sara Varon’s 2007 graphic novel. “The characters are very simple, cartoonlike,” says Berger. “That was very attractive and at the same time something very good for animation.”
So Berger, working on his first animated project, along with his character designer Daniel Fernandez Casas, embarked on a little bit of a “makeover” for the central duo, a human-like dog and the robot pal he orders who becomes his best friend. Set in ’80s New York, the dialogue-free film — which will have a U.S. theatrical release in May — tracks the ups and...
So Berger, working on his first animated project, along with his character designer Daniel Fernandez Casas, embarked on a little bit of a “makeover” for the central duo, a human-like dog and the robot pal he orders who becomes his best friend. Set in ’80s New York, the dialogue-free film — which will have a U.S. theatrical release in May — tracks the ups and...
- 2/21/2024
- by Esther Zuckerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s Spider-Man universe has been expanding rapidly, with hits like Venom and Into the Spider-Verse captivating audiences worldwide. However, the recent addition as a standalone film, Madame Web starring Dakota Johnson, failed to impress both critics and viewers. Despite this setback, Sony remains undeterred in its ambitious plans for the franchise.
Miles Morales
Upcoming projects include a third installment in the animated Into the Spider-Verse series and a potential live-action film focusing on Miles Morales. And in the light of Madame Web’s lukewarm reception, reports suggest that Sony is considering seeking the expertise of Marvel head Kevin Feige for the development of the potential Miles Morales movie.
Sony Reportedly Seeking Assistance From Marvel Boss For Future Spider-Man Films
Over the past few years, there have been numerous rumors about Sony’s plans for a live-action Miles Morales movie, and the character’s soaring popularity in the Spider-Verse movies...
Miles Morales
Upcoming projects include a third installment in the animated Into the Spider-Verse series and a potential live-action film focusing on Miles Morales. And in the light of Madame Web’s lukewarm reception, reports suggest that Sony is considering seeking the expertise of Marvel head Kevin Feige for the development of the potential Miles Morales movie.
Sony Reportedly Seeking Assistance From Marvel Boss For Future Spider-Man Films
Over the past few years, there have been numerous rumors about Sony’s plans for a live-action Miles Morales movie, and the character’s soaring popularity in the Spider-Verse movies...
- 2/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Pablo Berger’s journey to making “Robot Dreams” started nearly 15 years ago when he came across the original graphic novel in 2010. He liked getting wordless graphic novels so that he could share them with his daughter who hadn’t yet learned to read. “I loved it. It was amazing. It became one of my favorites and put it back on the shelf of my graphic novel collection. In 2018 I was having a coffee, took the book, read it, but this time when I got to the end I was deeply moved. I was in tears and it really had never happened before to me reading a graphic novel,” he tells Gold Derby during our recent webchat (watch the exclusive video interview above).
From there, he knew he had to make this movie despite having never made an animated project before. Due to the graphic novel having a very simple design,...
From there, he knew he had to make this movie despite having never made an animated project before. Due to the graphic novel having a very simple design,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
In the basement of a car dealership in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District last spring, The Messenger chairman and CEO Jimmy Finkelstein addressed a throng of New York’s media elite. Finkelstein was there to unveil his grand plans for a new website that he claimed would revolutionize the news, talking a big game in the process.
“When I was at The Hill, we did 125 million visits a month,” he told the gathering that featured media heavyweights Barry Diller, Kara Swisher, Chris Licht and Jen Psaki. “It was the second highest political site next to CNN. That’s with 70ish journalists and maybe 90 people in the editorial. Here, we are going to have hundreds of journalists. We are not just covering politics, we are covering sports, we are covering business, we are covering entertainment. So it’s hard to imagine why we couldn’t do it.”
Sitting in the crowd watching...
“When I was at The Hill, we did 125 million visits a month,” he told the gathering that featured media heavyweights Barry Diller, Kara Swisher, Chris Licht and Jen Psaki. “It was the second highest political site next to CNN. That’s with 70ish journalists and maybe 90 people in the editorial. Here, we are going to have hundreds of journalists. We are not just covering politics, we are covering sports, we are covering business, we are covering entertainment. So it’s hard to imagine why we couldn’t do it.”
Sitting in the crowd watching...
- 2/6/2024
- by Lachlan Cartwright
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: Desperate for companionship in the City That Never Sleeps, Dog builds Robot, a friend he can grow old with. When Robot becomes stranded on Playland Park beach, the couple waits and dreams about their anticipated reunion in unison. As days turn to months, Dog and Robot experience separate adventures, changing who they are. When they reunite, will they be the same?
Review: I moved from New York to Canada seven years ago this March. Since the life-altering trip across the border to my new home, I’ve only been back to the Big Apple three times. Of the few things, other than loved ones, that I left behind, New York City shines the brightest, like the Swarovski star atop the Rockafeller Center Christmas Tree. I often dream about returning, and thanks to director/writer Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams, I felt what it was like to be back home...
Review: I moved from New York to Canada seven years ago this March. Since the life-altering trip across the border to my new home, I’ve only been back to the Big Apple three times. Of the few things, other than loved ones, that I left behind, New York City shines the brightest, like the Swarovski star atop the Rockafeller Center Christmas Tree. I often dream about returning, and thanks to director/writer Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams, I felt what it was like to be back home...
- 2/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man is heading to the big screen courtesy of Dreamworks and Universal, here are the details.
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, written by Nicholas Stoller and directed by David Soren, is one of the funniest, most delightful animated films of recent years. It even boasts a brilliant theme song by Weird Al Yankovic. The brief clad superhero ought to have had many more big screen adventures, but it wasn’t to be, although a short lived television series is still available to watch on Netflix.
Back in 2020, we heard that author Dav Pilkey’s other hit novel series Dog Man was heading to the big screen. The series consists of 11 books, with the 12th due to be published in March, and has sold over 60 million copies. We finally have some more concrete details about the film, which is nearing completion.
The synopsis reads as follows,...
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, written by Nicholas Stoller and directed by David Soren, is one of the funniest, most delightful animated films of recent years. It even boasts a brilliant theme song by Weird Al Yankovic. The brief clad superhero ought to have had many more big screen adventures, but it wasn’t to be, although a short lived television series is still available to watch on Netflix.
Back in 2020, we heard that author Dav Pilkey’s other hit novel series Dog Man was heading to the big screen. The series consists of 11 books, with the 12th due to be published in March, and has sold over 60 million copies. We finally have some more concrete details about the film, which is nearing completion.
The synopsis reads as follows,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Universal Pictures on Monday afternoon unveiled Dog Man, an animated feature adaptation of the beloved book series by Dav Pilkey — the author-illustrator best known for his enduringly popular kids’ graphic novel series Captain Underpants. Dog Man has been slated by the studio to open wide on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Previously on the release schedule as Untitled DreamWorks Animation Film, the movie has no competitors yet on the release calendar as it looks to its first weekend in theaters.
Directed by Emmy winner Peter Hastings (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants), Dog Man‘s plot is thrust into motion when a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job. A life-saving surgery thereafter changes the course of history when Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve — as long as he isn’t distracted by squirrels — as he doggedly pursues his...
Previously on the release schedule as Untitled DreamWorks Animation Film, the movie has no competitors yet on the release calendar as it looks to its first weekend in theaters.
Directed by Emmy winner Peter Hastings (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants), Dog Man‘s plot is thrust into motion when a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job. A life-saving surgery thereafter changes the course of history when Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve — as long as he isn’t distracted by squirrels — as he doggedly pursues his...
- 1/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Thomas Cailley’s supernatural drama “The Animal Kingdom” and Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winner “Anatomy of a Fall” are leading the race at the 49th Cesar Awards with 12 and 11 nominations, respectively.
Triet’s movie, which just garnered an impressive five Oscar nominations, and “The Animal Kingdom,” which opened at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and won a prize, will vie for top Cesar awards including best director and film.
“The Animal Kingdom” is an ambitious film that marks a departure from France’s cinema tradition of social realism. It’s both a creature-filled dystopia and a father-and-son drama, weaving some contemporary concerns over the future of mankind. It’s produced by Pierre Guyard at Nord Ouest Films and co-produced by Artemis.
“Anatomy of a Fall,” meanwhile stars Sandra Hüller — the German actor nominated for Cesar, Oscar and BAFTA awards — as a novelist who is put on trial following the...
Triet’s movie, which just garnered an impressive five Oscar nominations, and “The Animal Kingdom,” which opened at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and won a prize, will vie for top Cesar awards including best director and film.
“The Animal Kingdom” is an ambitious film that marks a departure from France’s cinema tradition of social realism. It’s both a creature-filled dystopia and a father-and-son drama, weaving some contemporary concerns over the future of mankind. It’s produced by Pierre Guyard at Nord Ouest Films and co-produced by Artemis.
“Anatomy of a Fall,” meanwhile stars Sandra Hüller — the German actor nominated for Cesar, Oscar and BAFTA awards — as a novelist who is put on trial following the...
- 1/24/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Junkyard Dog, a heartwarming 2023 film, dives into the unique friendship between two boys named Dog and Mirales. Despite their vastly different personalities, with Mirales being outspoken and critical while Dog remains quiet and shy, the movie beautifully unravels the layers of their complex bond. The story takes an intriguing turn when Dog falls for a girl named Elsa and adds a new layer of complexity to their friendship. Viewers will connect with the film on a personal level as it delves into the intricate dynamics of friendship. The contrasting characters mirror the complexities of real-life relationships, where one might be talkative, and the other is reserved and introspective. Junkyard Dog unfolds the subtle nuances of their interactions through moments when they both get irritated with each other and also find solace in each other. Thus, Junkyard Dog becomes a mirror reflecting the beauty and struggles embedded in the intricate portrayal of friendship,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Debra Granik, whose most recent work was the 2018 Sundance premiere Leave No Trace, returns to documentary with Conbody Vs Everybody, an episodic series that marks her first entry in the medium. The series follows Coss Marte, an ex-convict who starts a gym with the aim of breaking the cycle of recidivism and fending off gentrification in New York City’s Lower East Side. Editing the series is Tory Stewart, editor of Stray Dog, Granik’s 2014 documentary, and also a contributor on Leave No Trace and Winter’s Bone. Below, she talks about how the edit and the series evolved over many years and the time capsule […]
The post “Some Moments Feel Like They’re from a Totally Different World”: Editor Tory Stewart on Conbody Vs Everybody first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Some Moments Feel Like They’re from a Totally Different World”: Editor Tory Stewart on Conbody Vs Everybody first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/22/2024
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Debra Granik, whose most recent work was the 2018 Sundance premiere Leave No Trace, returns to documentary with Conbody Vs Everybody, an episodic series that marks her first entry in the medium. The series follows Coss Marte, an ex-convict who starts a gym with the aim of breaking the cycle of recidivism and fending off gentrification in New York City’s Lower East Side. Editing the series is Tory Stewart, editor of Stray Dog, Granik’s 2014 documentary, and also a contributor on Leave No Trace and Winter’s Bone. Below, she talks about how the edit and the series evolved over many years and the time capsule […]
The post “Some Moments Feel Like They’re from a Totally Different World”: Editor Tory Stewart on Conbody Vs Everybody first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Some Moments Feel Like They’re from a Totally Different World”: Editor Tory Stewart on Conbody Vs Everybody first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/22/2024
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Elvis Presley‘s “Viva Las Vegas” is one of the most infectious rock songs of the 1960s. According to Bob Dylan, it’s also an advertisement. Dylan had a lot to say about the co-writer of the song. “Viva Las Vegas” went on to have a significant impact on the titular city.
Bob Dylan wrote that Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ is a ‘bright and breezy love song’
In his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Music, Dylan had plenty of positive things to say about “Viva Las Vegas.” “‘Viva Las Vegas’ is also a commercial,” he opined. Notably, “Viva Las Vegas” was co-written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the same duo behind other Elvis hits such as “Surrender,” “Little Sister,” and “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame.”
“Of course, when Elvis first recorded this Doc Pomus–Mort Shuman composition in 1963 and released it in 1964, he didn’t know that five years later,...
Bob Dylan wrote that Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ is a ‘bright and breezy love song’
In his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Music, Dylan had plenty of positive things to say about “Viva Las Vegas.” “‘Viva Las Vegas’ is also a commercial,” he opined. Notably, “Viva Las Vegas” was co-written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the same duo behind other Elvis hits such as “Surrender,” “Little Sister,” and “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame.”
“Of course, when Elvis first recorded this Doc Pomus–Mort Shuman composition in 1963 and released it in 1964, he didn’t know that five years later,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The alleged rape took place during production of Theis’ Je Le Jure last summer.
Samuel Theis, the French co-star of Justine Triet’s awards season hopeful Anatomy Of A Fall has been accused of rape by a crew member on his upcoming directorial feature Je Le Jure and has been forced to continue directing from a remote location, according to a report in France’s Liberation newspaper on January 5.
The alleged rape occurred last summer at a party where the crew member said they were too inebriated to consent to a sexual encounter with Theis in an apartment rented by the production in Metz,...
Samuel Theis, the French co-star of Justine Triet’s awards season hopeful Anatomy Of A Fall has been accused of rape by a crew member on his upcoming directorial feature Je Le Jure and has been forced to continue directing from a remote location, according to a report in France’s Liberation newspaper on January 5.
The alleged rape occurred last summer at a party where the crew member said they were too inebriated to consent to a sexual encounter with Theis in an apartment rented by the production in Metz,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
The alleged rape took place during production of Theis’ Je Le Jure last summer.
Samuel Theis, the French co-star of Justine Triet’s awards season hopeful Anatomy Of A Fall has been accused of rape by a crew member on his upcoming directorial feature Je Le Jure and has been forced to continue directing from a remote location, according to a report in France’s Liberation newspaper on January 5.
The alleged rape occurred last summer at a party where the crew member said they were too inebriated to consent to a sexual encounter with Theis in an apartment rented by the production in Metz,...
Samuel Theis, the French co-star of Justine Triet’s awards season hopeful Anatomy Of A Fall has been accused of rape by a crew member on his upcoming directorial feature Je Le Jure and has been forced to continue directing from a remote location, according to a report in France’s Liberation newspaper on January 5.
The alleged rape occurred last summer at a party where the crew member said they were too inebriated to consent to a sexual encounter with Theis in an apartment rented by the production in Metz,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Any year where we get a new Hayao Miyazaki movie means a great one for animation, but look a bit deeper and other gems emerge. One such is Pablo Berger’s Cannes favorite Robot Dreams, which had an awards-qualifying run in December and will open this year from Neon. Ahead of the release, they’ve released a teaser trailer. Here’s the simple synopsis: “Dog lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach.”
John Fink said in his review, “By far one of the most delightful films of the year––even when it breaks your heart––Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams is a deceptively simple take on companionship that...
John Fink said in his review, “By far one of the most delightful films of the year––even when it breaks your heart––Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams is a deceptively simple take on companionship that...
- 1/5/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Neon has unveiled their version of the short teaser trailer for the animated film Robot Dreams, which first premiered at the 2023 Cannes & Annecy Film Festivals last year. This film is one of our favorite animated films of 2023, a delightful little tale of friendship and connection in New York City. It's on the shortlist for the Oscars, and might just end up with a nomination for Best Animated Film. Robot Dreams is the first animation film by the award-winning director Pablo Berger (Blancanieves). A story about friendship, its importance, and its fragility. The dialogue-free animated film is based on the popular graphic novel by Sara Varon, about the adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in NYC during the '80s. Dog is lonely so he orders a Robot companion, but then Robot gets stuck in the sand at the beach one day. I wrote a glowing review of this out of Cannes,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
‘Robot Dreams’ Review: Androids Dream of Disco Beats in Pablo Berger’s Sweetly Sorrowful Buddy Movie
Android or artificial intelligence isn’t the enemy in “Robot Dreams,” Pablo Berger’s gently whimsical fantasy of a loner finding manufactured friendship in a scuzzy vision of 1980s New York City. Indeed, one takeaway from this portrait of a shabby-happy Big Apple populated solely with anthropomorphic animals and surprisingly sensitive automatons is that the world might be a better place without humans in it. Like “Blancanieves,” his silent, flamenco-styled spin on Snow White, Berger’s fourth feature dispenses with dialogue in favor of cheerfully expressive, faux-naive visual storytelling. In all other respects, however, “Robot Dreams” is a significant left turn for the Spanish writer-director, beginning with an entirely fresh medium for him: simple, sharp-lined 2D animation in the manner of a pastel-softened “BoJack Horseman.”
Both the film’s aesthetic and its wordless approach, however, are rooted in American author and illustrator Sara Varon’s 2007 graphic novel of the same name.
Both the film’s aesthetic and its wordless approach, however, are rooted in American author and illustrator Sara Varon’s 2007 graphic novel of the same name.
- 12/31/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Enid Blyton’s iconic series of adventure novels, “The Famous Five,” is being made into a TV series, thanks to a pact forged by the BBC Studios, Germany’s Zdf and Spain’s The Mediapro Studio, in the latter’s continued bid to partner in more English-language productions.
Produced by Moonage Pictures and Nicolas Winding Refn’s byNWR, the series is an ambitious adaptation of the iconic children’s adventure novels by the English author.
Said The Mediapro Studio CEO Laura Fernández Espeso: “This significant agreement with BBC Studios to co-produce forward ‘The Famous Five’ aligns seamlessly with our objective of augmenting English-language content production at the company.”
“It not only contributes to our international expansion but also solidifies a partnership with an exceptionally prestigious collaborator, engaging in a major production inspired by a literary saga of immense global acclaim,” she added. The Mediapro Studio will hold distribution rights to Spain,...
Produced by Moonage Pictures and Nicolas Winding Refn’s byNWR, the series is an ambitious adaptation of the iconic children’s adventure novels by the English author.
Said The Mediapro Studio CEO Laura Fernández Espeso: “This significant agreement with BBC Studios to co-produce forward ‘The Famous Five’ aligns seamlessly with our objective of augmenting English-language content production at the company.”
“It not only contributes to our international expansion but also solidifies a partnership with an exceptionally prestigious collaborator, engaging in a major production inspired by a literary saga of immense global acclaim,” she added. The Mediapro Studio will hold distribution rights to Spain,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Even though Elvis Presley deserved to be there, he’s not on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Paul McCartney explained why this was the case. Interestingly, some of the “Hound Dog” singer’s contemporaries are on the album cover.
Elvis Presley isn’t on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover but Bob Dylan is
The cover of Sgt. Pepper pays tribute to people from all fields, including non-fiction writers, fiction writers, actors, athletes, political leaders, and religious leaders. Surprisingly, only a handful of these figures are musicians. Headshots of 1960s icons Bob Dylan and Dion Dimucci are visible on the record, and a doll wears a shirt reading “Welcome The Rolling Stones Good Guys.” Singer-actors like Shirley Temple, Diana Dors, and Marilyn Monroe are part of the artwork as well. Despite this, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is nowhere to be seen.
According to the History Channel,...
Elvis Presley isn’t on The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover but Bob Dylan is
The cover of Sgt. Pepper pays tribute to people from all fields, including non-fiction writers, fiction writers, actors, athletes, political leaders, and religious leaders. Surprisingly, only a handful of these figures are musicians. Headshots of 1960s icons Bob Dylan and Dion Dimucci are visible on the record, and a doll wears a shirt reading “Welcome The Rolling Stones Good Guys.” Singer-actors like Shirley Temple, Diana Dors, and Marilyn Monroe are part of the artwork as well. Despite this, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is nowhere to be seen.
According to the History Channel,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actress Brie Larson confused the vet with her dog’s unusual name.
The 34-year-old actress portraying chemist Elizabeth Zott on “Lessons in Chemistry”, who names her dog after the time when he followed her home, and in real life, she ended up giving her own rescue pooch the same moniker but revealed that the name caused some confusion at an appointment.
She told US TV show Extra, “He’s just like the sweetest, smartest, snuggliest baby and I just adore him. I wake up every day and I’m like ‘I don’t even know how you’re my roommate. This muppet is my roommate, and he’s like super cool. I don’t know, it’s very bizarre to me. But I’m not mad at all. People definitely get confused. The vet, yes, I guess the vet had said ‘Your Six-Thirty’ is here and the vet was like,...
The 34-year-old actress portraying chemist Elizabeth Zott on “Lessons in Chemistry”, who names her dog after the time when he followed her home, and in real life, she ended up giving her own rescue pooch the same moniker but revealed that the name caused some confusion at an appointment.
She told US TV show Extra, “He’s just like the sweetest, smartest, snuggliest baby and I just adore him. I wake up every day and I’m like ‘I don’t even know how you’re my roommate. This muppet is my roommate, and he’s like super cool. I don’t know, it’s very bizarre to me. But I’m not mad at all. People definitely get confused. The vet, yes, I guess the vet had said ‘Your Six-Thirty’ is here and the vet was like,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Brie Larson confused the vet with her dog’s unusual name.
The 34-year-old actress portraying chemist Elizabeth Zott on “Lessons in Chemistry”, who names her dog after the time when he followed her home, and in real life, she ended up giving her own rescue pooch the same moniker but revealed that the name caused some confusion at an appointment.
She told US TV show Extra, “He’s just like the sweetest, smartest, snuggliest baby and I just adore him. I wake up every day and I’m like ‘I don’t even know how you’re my roommate. This muppet is my roommate, and he’s like super cool. I don’t know, it’s very bizarre to me. But I’m not mad at all. People definitely get confused. The vet, yes, I guess the vet had said ‘Your Six-Thirty’ is here and the vet was like,...
The 34-year-old actress portraying chemist Elizabeth Zott on “Lessons in Chemistry”, who names her dog after the time when he followed her home, and in real life, she ended up giving her own rescue pooch the same moniker but revealed that the name caused some confusion at an appointment.
She told US TV show Extra, “He’s just like the sweetest, smartest, snuggliest baby and I just adore him. I wake up every day and I’m like ‘I don’t even know how you’re my roommate. This muppet is my roommate, and he’s like super cool. I don’t know, it’s very bizarre to me. But I’m not mad at all. People definitely get confused. The vet, yes, I guess the vet had said ‘Your Six-Thirty’ is here and the vet was like,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kelsey Grammer has returned to television as the iconic Dr. Frasier Crane, roughly 30 years after the original NBC sitcom first premiered. The Paramount+ revival sees the titular character return to Boston for the next chapter of his life, with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.
In addition to Grammer, the show’s cast includes Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor Alan, Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David.
Co-showrunners Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris told TheWrap that, while there are multiple Easter Eggs and references sprinkled throughout the series, they didn’t want to rely on them as a crutch.
“We’re trying to...
In addition to Grammer, the show’s cast includes Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor Alan, Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department, Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve and Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David.
Co-showrunners Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris told TheWrap that, while there are multiple Easter Eggs and references sprinkled throughout the series, they didn’t want to rely on them as a crutch.
“We’re trying to...
- 11/16/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
France’s César Academy has unveiled its annual Revelations list showcasing 32 emerging acting talents making their mark in the French-speaking cinema world.
The 16 selected actresses include Suzy Bemba for her performance year in Catherine Corsini’s Homecoming. Bemba was also seen in Venice Golden Lion winner Poor Things this year.
The selection also features Rebecca Marder for Corsica-set thriller Grand Expectations; Garance Marillier, for bio-pic Marinette about French female soccer pioneer Marinette Pichon, and Park Ji-min for her award-winning performance in Return To Seoul.
The actor list includes Milo Machado Graner, who plays the visually impaired son in Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall, Marc Zinga’s for his performance in Belgium’s Oscar entry Omen and Samuel Kircher for Catherine Breillat’s taboo-breaking drama Last Summer. His brother Paul Kircher is also in the selection for The Animal Kingdom.
The talents were selected by a committee of...
The 16 selected actresses include Suzy Bemba for her performance year in Catherine Corsini’s Homecoming. Bemba was also seen in Venice Golden Lion winner Poor Things this year.
The selection also features Rebecca Marder for Corsica-set thriller Grand Expectations; Garance Marillier, for bio-pic Marinette about French female soccer pioneer Marinette Pichon, and Park Ji-min for her award-winning performance in Return To Seoul.
The actor list includes Milo Machado Graner, who plays the visually impaired son in Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall, Marc Zinga’s for his performance in Belgium’s Oscar entry Omen and Samuel Kircher for Catherine Breillat’s taboo-breaking drama Last Summer. His brother Paul Kircher is also in the selection for The Animal Kingdom.
The talents were selected by a committee of...
- 11/16/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Elton John said Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” was one of the two records that completely changed his life. The other was by another 1950s rock ‘n’ roll singer. John also revealed what he thought about Elvis’ looks. He had a similar reaction to Elvis that he had to Marilyn Monroe.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’ was 1 of the 1st songs Elton John’s mom bought that he loved
During a 1973 interview with Rolling Stone, John was asked if his musical career began with his band Bluesology. “Actually it all started when I became old enough to listen to records, because my mother and father collected records and the first records I ever heard were Kay Starr and Billy May and Tennessee Ernie Ford and Les Paul and Mary Ford and Guy Mitchell,” he said. I grew up in that era. I was three or four when I first started listening to records like that.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’ was 1 of the 1st songs Elton John’s mom bought that he loved
During a 1973 interview with Rolling Stone, John was asked if his musical career began with his band Bluesology. “Actually it all started when I became old enough to listen to records, because my mother and father collected records and the first records I ever heard were Kay Starr and Billy May and Tennessee Ernie Ford and Les Paul and Mary Ford and Guy Mitchell,” he said. I grew up in that era. I was three or four when I first started listening to records like that.
- 11/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
20th Century Studios, New Regency and Entertainment One have released the final trailer for the epic sci-fi action thriller ‘The Creator.’
Amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua (Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war… and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory… only to discover the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film stars John David Washington (“Tenet”), Gemma Chan (“Eternals”), Ken Watanabe (“Inception”), Sturgill Simpson (“Dog”), newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles and Academy Award® winner Allison Janney.
Amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua (Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war… and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory… only to discover the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film stars John David Washington (“Tenet”), Gemma Chan (“Eternals”), Ken Watanabe (“Inception”), Sturgill Simpson (“Dog”), newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles and Academy Award® winner Allison Janney.
- 9/14/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
After working for Walt Disney Co. for decades, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their “Toy Story” friends have been given new jobs by the large entertainment conglomerate.
Characters from the popular animated Pixar films will in October take part in the latest in a series of experiments aimed at getting young kids to watch live sports. When ESPN+ streams a Sunday-morning game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 1, Disney+ will offer an “alternate” version of the proceedings in which fully-animated “Toy Story” figures echo the action of the game, slated to take place in the room of “Andy,” the toys’ original owner in the iconic movies.
On ESPN+, viewers will see sports-network mainstays like Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, and Laura Rutledge calling the game. On Disney+, viewers can watch Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Bullseye, Bunny, Ducky, Forky, Green Aliens, Jesse, Rex,...
Characters from the popular animated Pixar films will in October take part in the latest in a series of experiments aimed at getting young kids to watch live sports. When ESPN+ streams a Sunday-morning game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 1, Disney+ will offer an “alternate” version of the proceedings in which fully-animated “Toy Story” figures echo the action of the game, slated to take place in the room of “Andy,” the toys’ original owner in the iconic movies.
On ESPN+, viewers will see sports-network mainstays like Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, and Laura Rutledge calling the game. On Disney+, viewers can watch Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Bullseye, Bunny, Ducky, Forky, Green Aliens, Jesse, Rex,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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