As summer approaches (for the Northern Hemisphere at least), Netflix is set to premiere a fresh season of one of its biggest hits.
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Ahead of Bag of Lies' theatrical release tomorrow, we have an exclusive clip you can watch right now!
"Dread, L.A.-based distribution and financing company Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label, will be releasing their horror/thriller, Bag Of Lies, in North America. The film will have a limited theatrical run beginning March 29, 2024, followed by a VOD release on April 2, 2024. Bag of Lies was directed by David Andrew James, co-written by Joe Zappa and James from a concept by Nick Laughlin. Patrick Ewald, Jacob P. Heineke and James served as the film’s producers. Bag of Lies stars Patrick Taft, Brandi Botkin, John Wells, Madison Pullins (The Kiss List) and Terry Tocantins.
How far would you go for the one you love? Desperate to save his dying wife, Matt turns to The Bag, an ancient relic with dark magic. The cure demands a chilling ritual and strict rules. As his wife heals,...
"Dread, L.A.-based distribution and financing company Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label, will be releasing their horror/thriller, Bag Of Lies, in North America. The film will have a limited theatrical run beginning March 29, 2024, followed by a VOD release on April 2, 2024. Bag of Lies was directed by David Andrew James, co-written by Joe Zappa and James from a concept by Nick Laughlin. Patrick Ewald, Jacob P. Heineke and James served as the film’s producers. Bag of Lies stars Patrick Taft, Brandi Botkin, John Wells, Madison Pullins (The Kiss List) and Terry Tocantins.
How far would you go for the one you love? Desperate to save his dying wife, Matt turns to The Bag, an ancient relic with dark magic. The cure demands a chilling ritual and strict rules. As his wife heals,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
To give a taste of their upcoming album, Vows, Hot Water Music have chosen to highlight two collaborations with other punk bands. On “Remnants,” the band teamed with Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates and drummer Daniel Fang, and the musicians recorded “Fences” with Thrice. The album, which also contains collaborations with members of City and Colour, Alexisonfire, the Interrupters, and Farside, among others, will come out on May 10.
“Remnants” begins with a driving, funky, punky riff that allows Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan to sing about supporting a friend through thick and thin.
“Remnants” begins with a driving, funky, punky riff that allows Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan to sing about supporting a friend through thick and thin.
- 3/15/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Hot Water Music are celebrating their 30th anniversary in a big way. In addition to embarking on a previously announced 2024 tour, the veteran post-hardcore band is releasing a guest-filled new album titled Vows on May 10th.
The LP features contributions from Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile; Thrice; Dallas Green of Alexisonfire and City and Colour; The Interrupters; and Popeye Vogelsang of Calling Hours and Farside.
In advance of the album’s release, Hot Water Music have unveiled the singles “Menace” and “Burn Forever,” neither featuring any guests.
“In this day and age, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day frustrations,” singer-guitarist Chuck Ragan says of the song “Menace,” adding, “What isn’t easy all the time is recognizing our ability to choose our mental state. We own the power to slow down enough to be present in our anger, realizing the paths away from hatred and...
The LP features contributions from Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile; Thrice; Dallas Green of Alexisonfire and City and Colour; The Interrupters; and Popeye Vogelsang of Calling Hours and Farside.
In advance of the album’s release, Hot Water Music have unveiled the singles “Menace” and “Burn Forever,” neither featuring any guests.
“In this day and age, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day frustrations,” singer-guitarist Chuck Ragan says of the song “Menace,” adding, “What isn’t easy all the time is recognizing our ability to choose our mental state. We own the power to slow down enough to be present in our anger, realizing the paths away from hatred and...
- 2/15/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Avril Lavigne was spotted grabbing dinner with country singer Nate Smith on Monday (January 29) in Los Angeles.
Avril and Nate were seen heading into popular West Hollywood restaurant Catch Steak together but it was nothing romantic.
“They’re just friends,” a source told us. “Avril and Nate were discussing future music projects.”
Nate rose to fame after going viral on TikTok with his song “Wildfire” and now his song “World on Fire” is topping the country music charts. The song just reached seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart.
Keep reading to find out more…
“’World On Fire’ has gone seven weeks… I went from 14 dollars in my bank account to a seven-week number one,” Nate said in an Instagram video. “Thank you, everybody, so much for believing in me since day one. Thank you country radio, thank you fans, thank you, everyone. This is one...
Avril and Nate were seen heading into popular West Hollywood restaurant Catch Steak together but it was nothing romantic.
“They’re just friends,” a source told us. “Avril and Nate were discussing future music projects.”
Nate rose to fame after going viral on TikTok with his song “Wildfire” and now his song “World on Fire” is topping the country music charts. The song just reached seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart.
Keep reading to find out more…
“’World On Fire’ has gone seven weeks… I went from 14 dollars in my bank account to a seven-week number one,” Nate said in an Instagram video. “Thank you, everybody, so much for believing in me since day one. Thank you country radio, thank you fans, thank you, everyone. This is one...
- 1/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bigg Boss 17 Weekend Ka Vaar Promo: Salman Khan Warns Abhishek Kumar From Misbehaving With His Ex Isha Malviya(Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)
Salman Khan is back to hosting duties. The superstar who’s been hosting the biggest reality show, Bigg Boss 17, was missing from last Weekend Ka Vaar and was replaced by Karan Johar. Since yesterday, makers have been teasing fans with multiple promos from the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar. From the looks of it, it is going to be all things entertaining. A while back, we came across another promo, and it saw the host bashing Abhishek Kumar left, right, and center for his violent behavior toward his ex-girlfriend Isha Malviya.
In other news, this weekend, we will also see the entry of another wild card contestant, and he’s none other than K-pop sensation Aoora. During the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman will be seen slamming Abhishek for...
Salman Khan is back to hosting duties. The superstar who’s been hosting the biggest reality show, Bigg Boss 17, was missing from last Weekend Ka Vaar and was replaced by Karan Johar. Since yesterday, makers have been teasing fans with multiple promos from the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar. From the looks of it, it is going to be all things entertaining. A while back, we came across another promo, and it saw the host bashing Abhishek Kumar left, right, and center for his violent behavior toward his ex-girlfriend Isha Malviya.
In other news, this weekend, we will also see the entry of another wild card contestant, and he’s none other than K-pop sensation Aoora. During the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman will be seen slamming Abhishek for...
- 12/8/2023
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: Ethos Entertainment, the L.A.-based talent management company recently launched by Christina Gualazzi and Matt Goldman, has entered into a new joint venture with the NY-based production company Picture Farm, helmed by partners Ben Freedman, Chris Bren, and Dion Sapp.
Through the partnership, the companies will team on the development and production of a wide range of projects, including scripted and non-scripted TV series, as well as features, commercials, and digital content, the idea being that cross-collaboration and knowledge-sharing will unlock growth opportunities for all involved. The Jv stems from an earlier working relationship formed during production on Black Market with Michael K. Williams, the critically acclaimed Vice TV docuseries, produced by Freedman, Sapp, and Goldman, which won two Realscreen Awards.
Said Ethos Entertainment’s Gualazzi, “By joining forces with Picture Farm, we can offer our clients a wider range of excellence in not only talent management but...
Through the partnership, the companies will team on the development and production of a wide range of projects, including scripted and non-scripted TV series, as well as features, commercials, and digital content, the idea being that cross-collaboration and knowledge-sharing will unlock growth opportunities for all involved. The Jv stems from an earlier working relationship formed during production on Black Market with Michael K. Williams, the critically acclaimed Vice TV docuseries, produced by Freedman, Sapp, and Goldman, which won two Realscreen Awards.
Said Ethos Entertainment’s Gualazzi, “By joining forces with Picture Farm, we can offer our clients a wider range of excellence in not only talent management but...
- 11/6/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson is addressing the backlash he received earlier this year when he alongside Oprah Winfrey started a fund to aid victims of the Maui wildfires.
“I get it and I completely understand, and I could have been better. And next time, I will be better,” Johnson said in a video he shared on Instagram with updates to the Maui fund. “I understand money ain’t falling out of the sky and it’s not growing on trees. There’s a lot of people out there who’s living paycheck to paycheck. And I get it, and I know what that’s like, I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck.”
He continued, “When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, I was easily pissed off, and I was frustrated, and the last thing you want to hear when you are living paycheck to paycheck is someone asking you for money, especially when...
“I get it and I completely understand, and I could have been better. And next time, I will be better,” Johnson said in a video he shared on Instagram with updates to the Maui fund. “I understand money ain’t falling out of the sky and it’s not growing on trees. There’s a lot of people out there who’s living paycheck to paycheck. And I get it, and I know what that’s like, I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck.”
He continued, “When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, I was easily pissed off, and I was frustrated, and the last thing you want to hear when you are living paycheck to paycheck is someone asking you for money, especially when...
- 10/10/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Nate Smith reckons with the memory of an old flame in the music video for “World on Fire.” The song first rolled out in April for the deluxe version of his self-titled debut album and follows the success of his breakout radio hit, “Whiskey on You.”
The clip sees the country singer and his band perform against a blazing background as Smith roars out the chorus, “You set my world on fire/Yeah, it’s all long gone/I’m watching flames get higher/And I can’t move on.
The clip sees the country singer and his band perform against a blazing background as Smith roars out the chorus, “You set my world on fire/Yeah, it’s all long gone/I’m watching flames get higher/And I can’t move on.
- 7/12/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
It's likely that Scott Snyder got on your radar due to his remarkable contributions to the DC universe, but, equally impressive, is his venture into uncharted territories over the past few years with original creations via Best Jackett Press and his collaborations with companies such as ComiXology, Idw, Dark Horse Comics, and Dstlry. These new partnerships have not only allowed Scott Snyder to tell original stories across multiple genres, but has given opportunties and a spolight to new and diverse creators.
With his latest release (now available in a single volume that collects all five issues!), Dark Spaces: Wildfire, Scott tells a captivating hesist story set in the middle of a historic fire, but this release also sets the stage for all new "Dark Spaces" stories with new creative teams. In our interview, we explore the origins of Dark Spaces, the inspiration behind Wildfire, and much more!
About Dark Spaces:...
With his latest release (now available in a single volume that collects all five issues!), Dark Spaces: Wildfire, Scott tells a captivating hesist story set in the middle of a historic fire, but this release also sets the stage for all new "Dark Spaces" stories with new creative teams. In our interview, we explore the origins of Dark Spaces, the inspiration behind Wildfire, and much more!
About Dark Spaces:...
- 6/16/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
In an effort to promote some of its new romance novels, Simon & Schuster is harnessing the power of the community known as BookTok. This summer, six creators affiliated with TikTok‘s literary community will cohabitate at a creator house in the seaside city of Brighton, U.K.
The featured BookTokers will occupy the creator house during the first weekend of July. Invited channels include Library of Lina, Ella Simps for Books, Compulsive Book Buyers, Rhys and Baby, and Booked Up, which all occupy the same literary niche. Through scavenger hunts and visits to local bookstores, the assembled creators will discover new titles like The Long Game by Elena Armas and Wildfire by Hannah Grace.
To launch its steamiest creator house to date, Simon & Schuster teamed up with content marketing agency Rocket. This is the second time the two companies have linked up to establish a BookTok-inspired creator house.
“As industry leaders in the romance space,...
The featured BookTokers will occupy the creator house during the first weekend of July. Invited channels include Library of Lina, Ella Simps for Books, Compulsive Book Buyers, Rhys and Baby, and Booked Up, which all occupy the same literary niche. Through scavenger hunts and visits to local bookstores, the assembled creators will discover new titles like The Long Game by Elena Armas and Wildfire by Hannah Grace.
To launch its steamiest creator house to date, Simon & Schuster teamed up with content marketing agency Rocket. This is the second time the two companies have linked up to establish a BookTok-inspired creator house.
“As industry leaders in the romance space,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
The first season of Hallmark Channel’s Ride came to an end on May 28. The rodeo family drama introduced viewers to the McMurrays, a Colorado ranching family struggling to keep their business afloat while also dealing with some serious trauma from the past. But with their story having concluded – at least for now – fans are faced with the question of what to watch next. Fear not, we have you covered. Here are six shows that are similar to Ride on Hallmark.
‘Heartland’ ‘Heartland’ | Courtesy of CBC
Multi-generational family drama Heartland has been going strong on Canadian TV since 2007. The long-running show (16 seasons and counting) follows a ranching family in Alberta. It stars Michelle Morgan as Lou Fleming, who returns home to help run her family’s ranch after her mother dies in a car accident. Shaun Johnston plays Lou’s grandfather Jack, a former rodeo star, and Amber Marshall staras...
‘Heartland’ ‘Heartland’ | Courtesy of CBC
Multi-generational family drama Heartland has been going strong on Canadian TV since 2007. The long-running show (16 seasons and counting) follows a ranching family in Alberta. It stars Michelle Morgan as Lou Fleming, who returns home to help run her family’s ranch after her mother dies in a car accident. Shaun Johnston plays Lou’s grandfather Jack, a former rodeo star, and Amber Marshall staras...
- 5/29/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Following on their collaboration on Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” Charades has boarded international sales on upcoming Mubi-backed production “Bring Them Down.”
Starring Barry Keoghan, Academy Award nominated for “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and Christopher Abbott (“Sanctuary”), a Golden Globe nominee for “Catch 22,” “Bring Them Down” marks the first feature from writer-director Chris Andrews, behind award-winning short films “Fire” (2015) and “Stalker” (2019).
On “Aftersun,” Charades took on international sales duties, with Mubi boarding to take distribution rights to multiple territories – such as U.K.-Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – just as the films bowed in 2022 Cannes Critics’ Week.
For “Bring Them Down,” Charades will sell international rights outside North America, U.K., Ireland, Latin America and Italy where Mubi retains all rights.
Colm Meaney (“Gangs of London”), Nora-Jane Noone (“Wildfire”), Paul Ready (“Motherland”), and Susan Lynch (Happy Valley”) also star.
“Bring Them Down” turns on Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family,...
Starring Barry Keoghan, Academy Award nominated for “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and Christopher Abbott (“Sanctuary”), a Golden Globe nominee for “Catch 22,” “Bring Them Down” marks the first feature from writer-director Chris Andrews, behind award-winning short films “Fire” (2015) and “Stalker” (2019).
On “Aftersun,” Charades took on international sales duties, with Mubi boarding to take distribution rights to multiple territories – such as U.K.-Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – just as the films bowed in 2022 Cannes Critics’ Week.
For “Bring Them Down,” Charades will sell international rights outside North America, U.K., Ireland, Latin America and Italy where Mubi retains all rights.
Colm Meaney (“Gangs of London”), Nora-Jane Noone (“Wildfire”), Paul Ready (“Motherland”), and Susan Lynch (Happy Valley”) also star.
“Bring Them Down” turns on Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family,...
- 5/11/2023
- by John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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- 5/9/2023
- Look to the Stars
Mumbai, March 27 (Ians) Ronit Lahoti, riding on his horse Dancing Dynamite, finished his round in 51 seconds with eight penalties to bag the top spot in the show jumping category in the Junior National Equestrian Championships held as part of the first Regional Equestrian League at the Amateur Riders Club, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse here on Monday.
Rayan Kukreja clinched the second spot in the 14-18 age category as he finished his round in 52 seconds suffering 12 penalties while riding on Knighthood, the organisers informed in a release on Monday.
Riding on Visionist, Jahnvi Raheja secured third place by finishing her rounds in 55 seconds with 8 penalties. Maira Gracias riding on Imagine and Zrey Dodhy riding on Wildfire finished fourth and fifth respectively.
In the Show Jumping Young Rider Category, Arjun Kanoi secured the top position and finished his rounds in 76 seconds with 4 penalties. Freya Deshmane was the second to finish her round 97 seconds while suffering 4 penalties.
Rayan Kukreja clinched the second spot in the 14-18 age category as he finished his round in 52 seconds suffering 12 penalties while riding on Knighthood, the organisers informed in a release on Monday.
Riding on Visionist, Jahnvi Raheja secured third place by finishing her rounds in 55 seconds with 8 penalties. Maira Gracias riding on Imagine and Zrey Dodhy riding on Wildfire finished fourth and fifth respectively.
In the Show Jumping Young Rider Category, Arjun Kanoi secured the top position and finished his rounds in 76 seconds with 4 penalties. Freya Deshmane was the second to finish her round 97 seconds while suffering 4 penalties.
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
From one Oscar-nominated Irish actor to another.
Barry Keoghan — a newly minted BAFTA film award winner for The Banshees of Inisherin — has replaced Paul Mescal in Mubi production Bring Them Down. Christopher Abbott has also joined the cast of the film — now in its final stages of production in Ireland — and has replaced the previously announced Tom Burke. A first-look still of Keoghan and Abbott has been revealed, too.
Bring Them Down — the debut feature of Chris Andrews, known for his award-winning short films Stalker and Fire — also stars Colm Meaney (Gangs of London, Star Trek), Nora-Jane Noone (Wildfire, Brooklyn) Paul Ready (Motherland, The Terror), as well as Susan Lynch (Happy Valley, Unforgotten).
The film follows Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family, who lives with his ailing father Ray (Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world. When a conflict with rival...
Barry Keoghan — a newly minted BAFTA film award winner for The Banshees of Inisherin — has replaced Paul Mescal in Mubi production Bring Them Down. Christopher Abbott has also joined the cast of the film — now in its final stages of production in Ireland — and has replaced the previously announced Tom Burke. A first-look still of Keoghan and Abbott has been revealed, too.
Bring Them Down — the debut feature of Chris Andrews, known for his award-winning short films Stalker and Fire — also stars Colm Meaney (Gangs of London, Star Trek), Nora-Jane Noone (Wildfire, Brooklyn) Paul Ready (Motherland, The Terror), as well as Susan Lynch (Happy Valley, Unforgotten).
The film follows Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family, who lives with his ailing father Ray (Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world. When a conflict with rival...
- 2/23/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mubi today shared a first-look image of Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott in the upcoming drama Bring Them Down, the debut feature from writer-director Chris Andrews.
The pic is in the final stages of principal photography in Ireland. Keoghan and Abbott replace Tom Burke and Paul Mescal who were previously attached to the film. Colm Meaney (Gangs of London), Nora-Jane Noone (Wildfire), Paul Ready (Motherland), and Susan Lynch also star in the film.
The plot follows Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family, who lives with his ailing father, Ray (Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world.
When a conflict with rival farmer Gary (Ready) and his son Jack (Keoghan) escalates, Michael is drawn into a devastating chain of events, forcing him to confront the horrors of his past, leaving both families permanently altered.
The film is a European...
The pic is in the final stages of principal photography in Ireland. Keoghan and Abbott replace Tom Burke and Paul Mescal who were previously attached to the film. Colm Meaney (Gangs of London), Nora-Jane Noone (Wildfire), Paul Ready (Motherland), and Susan Lynch also star in the film.
The plot follows Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family, who lives with his ailing father, Ray (Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world.
When a conflict with rival farmer Gary (Ready) and his son Jack (Keoghan) escalates, Michael is drawn into a devastating chain of events, forcing him to confront the horrors of his past, leaving both families permanently altered.
The film is a European...
- 2/23/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Mubi has revealed the first look of “Bring Them Down,” starring Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (“Catch-22”) and BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin”).
The casting of Abbott and Keoghan replaces the previously announced cast of Tom Burke and Paul Mescal.
Principal photography is in its final stages in Ireland on the production, which is the feature directorial debut of Chris Andrews, following his award-winning short films “Stalker” (2019) and “Fire” (2015).
The film also stars Colm Meaney (“Gangs of London”), Nora-Jane Noone (“Wildfire”) Paul Ready (“Motherland”), and Susan Lynch (“Happy Valley”).
It follows Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family who lives with his ailing father, Ray (Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world. When a conflict with rival farmer Gary (Ready) and his son Jack (Keoghan) escalates, Michael is drawn into a devastating chain of events, forcing...
The casting of Abbott and Keoghan replaces the previously announced cast of Tom Burke and Paul Mescal.
Principal photography is in its final stages in Ireland on the production, which is the feature directorial debut of Chris Andrews, following his award-winning short films “Stalker” (2019) and “Fire” (2015).
The film also stars Colm Meaney (“Gangs of London”), Nora-Jane Noone (“Wildfire”) Paul Ready (“Motherland”), and Susan Lynch (“Happy Valley”).
It follows Michael (Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family who lives with his ailing father, Ray (Meaney). Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world. When a conflict with rival farmer Gary (Ready) and his son Jack (Keoghan) escalates, Michael is drawn into a devastating chain of events, forcing...
- 2/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nate Smith celebrated his first gold-certified track by performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday. The country singer poured one out to breakups, and sang “Whiskey on You,” his hit single from his upcoming self-titled album.
“No, I ain’t gonna cry another tear in this glass/ You didn’t waste any time finding somebody new,” belted out the rising country artist. “So, I ain’t gonna waste another drop of whiskey on you.”
The track reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts,...
“No, I ain’t gonna cry another tear in this glass/ You didn’t waste any time finding somebody new,” belted out the rising country artist. “So, I ain’t gonna waste another drop of whiskey on you.”
The track reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Pune, Jan 30 (Ians) Sophia Andhyarujina won both Show Jumping and Dressage competition in the children’s category of the Annual Equestrian Games 2023.
In the children’s show jumping, riding horse Mufasa Andhyarujina bagged the top stop, finishing her round in 61 seconds without any penalties. Alisha Horey was placed second while riding Wildfire. She finished her round in 57 seconds with 4 penalties.
Riding the horse Ace, Jaden Dsouza secured the third place and finished his round in 58 seconds with 4 penalties.
“When we left for the Annual Equestrian Games at Japalouppe, I was hoping for a round that I could be proud of. It didn’t cross my mind that I would place, let alone win a gold twice in the events of Children Dressage and Show Jumping Normal. I am very proud to win in the name of the Amateur Riders Club and was amazed at how well other members of our club did,...
In the children’s show jumping, riding horse Mufasa Andhyarujina bagged the top stop, finishing her round in 61 seconds without any penalties. Alisha Horey was placed second while riding Wildfire. She finished her round in 57 seconds with 4 penalties.
Riding the horse Ace, Jaden Dsouza secured the third place and finished his round in 58 seconds with 4 penalties.
“When we left for the Annual Equestrian Games at Japalouppe, I was hoping for a round that I could be proud of. It didn’t cross my mind that I would place, let alone win a gold twice in the events of Children Dressage and Show Jumping Normal. I am very proud to win in the name of the Amateur Riders Club and was amazed at how well other members of our club did,...
- 1/30/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
You might not know who Cautious Clay is, but you’ve most likely heard his music. He’s behind the perky beat that drives Taylor Swift’s “London Boy”, the multimillion-streamed tribute to her boyfriend Joe Alwyn’s hometown, and the remix of “Ocean Eyes” – Billie Eilish’s breakthrough single – which was commissioned by her brother and co-writer, Finneas. There’s a good chance you’ve heard him in films or on TV, too. His 2018 debut “Cold War”, which melded a Frank Ocean level of introspection with gospel harmonies and slick pop production, cropped up in the soundtracks for both Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart and Issa Rae’s acclaimed comedy-drama, Insecure. The lyrics are astute, the arrangements complex: his songs are gorgeous reflections on his own shortcomings.
Born Joshua Karpeh in Cleveland, Ohio, he first picked up the flute aged seven because he loved the Disney film Aladdin, and wanted to be a snake charmer.
Born Joshua Karpeh in Cleveland, Ohio, he first picked up the flute aged seven because he loved the Disney film Aladdin, and wanted to be a snake charmer.
- 11/18/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Photo Credit: Magic Mike Live Miami
Lovers of the male form are gearing up for the final installment of Channing Tatum's sexy juggernaut franchise "Magic Mike." But before the film hits theaters next Valentine's Day, there's a delicious show waiting for you in sunny, sizzling Miami. Magic Mike Live hit Miami this month and has the making of the best night out with your girlfriends, including a sexy bar for preshow cocktails and even an accompanying restaurant - aptly titled Wildfire by Meat N' Bone, to keep the fun going all night long.
Related: Here's a Sexy First Look at Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek in the New Magic Mike Movie
And the best part is that there's a "Mike" for everyone - just choose your fighter. The cast and crew spoke to Popsugar ahead of the grand opening of Magic Mike Live Miami. Renowned choreographer Alison Faulk -...
Lovers of the male form are gearing up for the final installment of Channing Tatum's sexy juggernaut franchise "Magic Mike." But before the film hits theaters next Valentine's Day, there's a delicious show waiting for you in sunny, sizzling Miami. Magic Mike Live hit Miami this month and has the making of the best night out with your girlfriends, including a sexy bar for preshow cocktails and even an accompanying restaurant - aptly titled Wildfire by Meat N' Bone, to keep the fun going all night long.
Related: Here's a Sexy First Look at Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek in the New Magic Mike Movie
And the best part is that there's a "Mike" for everyone - just choose your fighter. The cast and crew spoke to Popsugar ahead of the grand opening of Magic Mike Live Miami. Renowned choreographer Alison Faulk -...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jada Gomez
- Popsugar.com
This article contains light spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 10 and some future events in Fire & Blood.
Peace was never an option for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).
It was always obvious that a civil war between the Blacks and the Greens was coming on House of the Dragon. Stories about happy mixed families who learn to co-exist with one another is not really George R.R. Martin’s whole vibe. Not only that but the show’s producers were upfront that the series would be covering the event know as the “Dance of the Dragons” before the first episode even aired. Now, as of episodes 9 and 10, the war is finally here and it’s already proven to be a costly one.
The loss of life seen in House of the Dragon season 1’s final act is just an appetizer for the real carnage to come.
Peace was never an option for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).
It was always obvious that a civil war between the Blacks and the Greens was coming on House of the Dragon. Stories about happy mixed families who learn to co-exist with one another is not really George R.R. Martin’s whole vibe. Not only that but the show’s producers were upfront that the series would be covering the event know as the “Dance of the Dragons” before the first episode even aired. Now, as of episodes 9 and 10, the war is finally here and it’s already proven to be a costly one.
The loss of life seen in House of the Dragon season 1’s final act is just an appetizer for the real carnage to come.
- 10/24/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer David Permut and Dawn Krantz have acquired Chaya Doswell’s script Wildfire. The team is currently meeting directors and plans to shoot early next year.
After accidentally starting a wildfire, 7-year-old Lu, mute and from an abusive home, slyly tricks Merribelle, a hardworking trans woman, into kidnapping her — sparking a beautifully unexpected bond with a devastating expiration date.
Wildfire
Doswell is a screenwriter and playwright from New York City. Her most recent film was an adaptation of her play Everyone I Love is Dead with Braid director Mitzi Peirone. Doswell is currently writing the fantasy adventure Carlos Luckybo with two-time Oscar winner Rick Carter.
“The emotional and compelling story is reminiscent of two of my favorite films: Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon and Sean Baker’s Tangerine,” Permut tells Deadline about Wildfire.
“Chaya’s screenplay is relevant and edgy, and also has so much heart and humor,...
After accidentally starting a wildfire, 7-year-old Lu, mute and from an abusive home, slyly tricks Merribelle, a hardworking trans woman, into kidnapping her — sparking a beautifully unexpected bond with a devastating expiration date.
Wildfire
Doswell is a screenwriter and playwright from New York City. Her most recent film was an adaptation of her play Everyone I Love is Dead with Braid director Mitzi Peirone. Doswell is currently writing the fantasy adventure Carlos Luckybo with two-time Oscar winner Rick Carter.
“The emotional and compelling story is reminiscent of two of my favorite films: Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon and Sean Baker’s Tangerine,” Permut tells Deadline about Wildfire.
“Chaya’s screenplay is relevant and edgy, and also has so much heart and humor,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Drake announced and released his seventh studio album, Honestly, Nevermind, within the span of a few hours. As the latest addition to the trinity of projects from rap juggernauts in 2022 — following Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers and Kanye West’s Donda 2 — it might be the first genuinely surprising move from a scion of the genre since Yeezus. Executive-produced by South African house mainstay Black Coffee, the album achieves something mischievously unguarded: a collection of blissful dance tunes constructed for embrace and abandon. Drake takes a leap further...
- 6/21/2022
- by Jeff Ihaza
- Rollingstone.com
Sbtrkt returns with the video for his new song “Bodmin Moor,” the British producer’s first new music in nearly six years.
The beatmaker known for collaborations with Sampha, Jessie Ware and Ezra Koenig — as well as the 2011 hit “Wildfire” with Drake and Little Dragon — hinted at impending new music by sharing the prequel for “Bodmin Moor” earlier this week on social media. The single, Sbtrkt’s first since 2016 — arrived in full on Friday.
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The beatmaker known for collaborations with Sampha, Jessie Ware and Ezra Koenig — as well as the 2011 hit “Wildfire” with Drake and Little Dragon — hinted at impending new music by sharing the prequel for “Bodmin Moor” earlier this week on social media. The single, Sbtrkt’s first since 2016 — arrived in full on Friday.
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- 6/17/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Celine Haddad, Eimear Markey and Heather Browning take up new positions.
Screen Ireland has revamped its film production and development department, with two promotions and a new appointment.
Celine Haddad has been promoted to the role of senior project manager – feature film lead, having worked as a project manager for Screen Ireland for the past five years, executive producing features including Wildfire and Wolfwalkers. She has previously held roles at Creative England, Pathé, Passion Pictures and Independent.
In her new position, Haddad will be responsible for oversight and strategic management of the Screen Ireland feature film slate, through development and production.
Screen Ireland has revamped its film production and development department, with two promotions and a new appointment.
Celine Haddad has been promoted to the role of senior project manager – feature film lead, having worked as a project manager for Screen Ireland for the past five years, executive producing features including Wildfire and Wolfwalkers. She has previously held roles at Creative England, Pathé, Passion Pictures and Independent.
In her new position, Haddad will be responsible for oversight and strategic management of the Screen Ireland feature film slate, through development and production.
- 4/8/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
After a two-year break because of the pandemic, this year’s Luck Reunion, the daylong gotta-see-it-to-believe-it festival at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch outside of Austin, was already destined to be special. Fans and artists alike were eager to commune in one of the most magical festival settings in the country. But the death of Bobbie Nelson, Willie’s older sister, last week at age 91 increased the emotional weight.
As an original member of Willie’s Family Band, “Sister Bobbie” was at her piano and by her brother’s side...
As an original member of Willie’s Family Band, “Sister Bobbie” was at her piano and by her brother’s side...
- 3/18/2022
- by Joseph Hudak and Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Aleem Khan’s After Love dominated the 2021 British Independent Film Awards, winning six prizes in total including Best British Independent Film.
Khan also took home both Best Director and the Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director, as well as Best Screenplay. Joanna Scanlan won Best Actress and Talid Ariss won Best Supporting Actor for their roles in the movie.
Set in the port town of Dover, the film follows Mary Hussain who suddenly finds herself a widow following the unexpected death of her husband. A day after the burial, she discovers he has a secret just twenty-one miles across the English Channel in Calais.
Khan said at the ceremony: “What the f***?! … Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight. My mum and my dad and family are going to be going nuts. This film, at its core, is about strangers seeing one another.
Khan also took home both Best Director and the Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director, as well as Best Screenplay. Joanna Scanlan won Best Actress and Talid Ariss won Best Supporting Actor for their roles in the movie.
Set in the port town of Dover, the film follows Mary Hussain who suddenly finds herself a widow following the unexpected death of her husband. A day after the burial, she discovers he has a secret just twenty-one miles across the English Channel in Calais.
Khan said at the ceremony: “What the f***?! … Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight. My mum and my dad and family are going to be going nuts. This film, at its core, is about strangers seeing one another.
- 12/5/2021
- by Tom Grater and Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Aleem Khan’s directorial debut “After Love” dominated the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) with six wins.
The film, in which a recently widowed woman comes to terms with a shocking secret about her husband’s life won the award for Best British Independent Film, presented by Kate Beckinsale. Khan won three more BIFAs – Best Director, The Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director and Best Screenplay, with Joanna Scanlan winning Best Actress and Talid Ariss Best Supporting Actor for their performances in the film.
Adeel Akhtar won Best Actor for his role in Clio Barnard’s story of forbidden love, “Ali & Ava,” which also saw Connie Farr and Harry Escott scoring the Best Music award.
The Best Supporting Actress award went to Vinette Robinson for her work in Philip Barantini’s single-take restaurant kitchen drama “Boiling Point,” which also received awards for Carolyn McCleod for Best Casting, Matthew Lewis...
The film, in which a recently widowed woman comes to terms with a shocking secret about her husband’s life won the award for Best British Independent Film, presented by Kate Beckinsale. Khan won three more BIFAs – Best Director, The Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director and Best Screenplay, with Joanna Scanlan winning Best Actress and Talid Ariss Best Supporting Actor for their performances in the film.
Adeel Akhtar won Best Actor for his role in Clio Barnard’s story of forbidden love, “Ali & Ava,” which also saw Connie Farr and Harry Escott scoring the Best Music award.
The Best Supporting Actress award went to Vinette Robinson for her work in Philip Barantini’s single-take restaurant kitchen drama “Boiling Point,” which also received awards for Carolyn McCleod for Best Casting, Matthew Lewis...
- 12/5/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
’After Love’ wins best British independent film, plus actress and director prizes.
Aleem Khan’s feature directing debut After Love won six awards at this year’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), which took place tonight (December 5) in London.
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After Love won best British independent film, with Khan taking home three prizes: best director, best debut director and best screenplay. Khan was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2015 and his 2014 short Three Brothers received a Bafta nomination.
The film stars Joanna Scanlan, who also won best actress, as a Muslim woman who...
Aleem Khan’s feature directing debut After Love won six awards at this year’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), which took place tonight (December 5) in London.
Scroll down for full lst of winners
After Love won best British independent film, with Khan taking home three prizes: best director, best debut director and best screenplay. Khan was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2015 and his 2014 short Three Brothers received a Bafta nomination.
The film stars Joanna Scanlan, who also won best actress, as a Muslim woman who...
- 12/5/2021
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” and Philip Barantini’s “Boiling Point” lead nominations at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), with 11 nods each.
Nominations for “Belfast,” Branagh’s autobiographical tale of life as a young boy in Belfast in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, include best actress for Caitríona Balfe, best supporting actress for Judi Dench, best supporting actor for Ciarán Hinds and a breakthrough performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill in addition to seven craft nominations.
Nominations for single take film “Boiling Point,” which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, include best actor for Stephen Graham, best supporting actor for Ray Panthaki, best supporting actress for Vinette Robinson and a breakthrough performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo.
Aleem Khan’s “After Love,” Prano Bailey-Bond’s “Censor” and Joanna Hogg’s “The Souvenir Part II” have nine nominations each, while Clio Barnard’s “Ali & Ava” has seven nominations, Sean Durkin...
Nominations for “Belfast,” Branagh’s autobiographical tale of life as a young boy in Belfast in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, include best actress for Caitríona Balfe, best supporting actress for Judi Dench, best supporting actor for Ciarán Hinds and a breakthrough performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill in addition to seven craft nominations.
Nominations for single take film “Boiling Point,” which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, include best actor for Stephen Graham, best supporting actor for Ray Panthaki, best supporting actress for Vinette Robinson and a breakthrough performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo.
Aleem Khan’s “After Love,” Prano Bailey-Bond’s “Censor” and Joanna Hogg’s “The Souvenir Part II” have nine nominations each, while Clio Barnard’s “Ali & Ava” has seven nominations, Sean Durkin...
- 11/3/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Kenneth Branagh’s autobiographical drama Belfast and Philip Barantini’s single-take title Boiling Point both lead nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with 11 nods a piece.
Belfast, which chronicles the tale of life as a young boy in the city in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, earned a Best Actress nom for Caitríona Balfe, Best Supporting Actress nom for Judi Dench, Best Supporting Actor for Ciarán Hinds and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill. The title, which is being released in the U.S. by Focus Features on November 12, also earned seven craft nominations including Best Casting and Best Cinematography.
Boiling Point, which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, scored a Best Actor nom for Stephen Graham, Best Supporting Actor for Ray Panthaki, Best Supporting Actress for Vinette Robinson and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo as well as a Breakthrough Producer nomination.
Belfast, which chronicles the tale of life as a young boy in the city in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, earned a Best Actress nom for Caitríona Balfe, Best Supporting Actress nom for Judi Dench, Best Supporting Actor for Ciarán Hinds and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill. The title, which is being released in the U.S. by Focus Features on November 12, also earned seven craft nominations including Best Casting and Best Cinematography.
Boiling Point, which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, scored a Best Actor nom for Stephen Graham, Best Supporting Actor for Ray Panthaki, Best Supporting Actress for Vinette Robinson and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo as well as a Breakthrough Producer nomination.
- 11/3/2021
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Director to Watch Prano Bailey-Bond (“Censor”) and BAFTA-nominated “After Love” filmmaker Aleem Khan are among the 39 filmmakers longlisted in the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) new talent categories.
The 39 longlisted filmmakers will be invited to join BIFA’s Springboard scheme, a tailored program of professional development, peer-to-peer support, mentoring, networking and skills enhancement aimed to nurture emerging talent as they build on the success of their first features.
The final five nominations in each category will be announced on Nov. 3. Winners will be revealed at the ceremony on Dec. 5.
The longlists:
The Douglas Hickox Award
(Best Debut Director)
Aleem Khan – “After Love”
Matt Chambers – “The Bike Thief”
Prano Bailey-Bond – “Censor”
Jonathan Butterell – “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”
Sonita Gale – “Hostile”
Jack Clough – “People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan”
Reggie Yates – “Pirates”
Celeste Bell “Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché” [also Directed By Paul Sng]
Corinna Faith – “The Power”
Charlotte Colbert – “She Will...
The 39 longlisted filmmakers will be invited to join BIFA’s Springboard scheme, a tailored program of professional development, peer-to-peer support, mentoring, networking and skills enhancement aimed to nurture emerging talent as they build on the success of their first features.
The final five nominations in each category will be announced on Nov. 3. Winners will be revealed at the ceremony on Dec. 5.
The longlists:
The Douglas Hickox Award
(Best Debut Director)
Aleem Khan – “After Love”
Matt Chambers – “The Bike Thief”
Prano Bailey-Bond – “Censor”
Jonathan Butterell – “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”
Sonita Gale – “Hostile”
Jack Clough – “People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan”
Reggie Yates – “Pirates”
Celeste Bell “Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché” [also Directed By Paul Sng]
Corinna Faith – “The Power”
Charlotte Colbert – “She Will...
- 10/20/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
On this week’s edition of Saturday Night Live, Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che covered a wide array of topics, ranging from the Jon Gruden scandal to the announcement of a bisexual Superman and beyond.
Jost noted that Raiders head coach Gruden resigned “after the discovery of homophobic, misogynistic and racist emails he sent,” acknowledging that “clearly, the emails are indefensible.
“But does anyone want to be judged by their old emails? I mean, if you could see half of the emails [Michael] Che sends me…Actually, I’ll show you one,” he continued. “The subject line says ‘Listen Up Honky’ and then the body of the email just says ‘I wish they got you instead of Harambe.'”
Jost later addressed DC Comics’ recent announcement that the new Superman will be bisexual. “They also announced,” he joked, “that The Riddler has always been down for whatever.”
Che...
Jost noted that Raiders head coach Gruden resigned “after the discovery of homophobic, misogynistic and racist emails he sent,” acknowledging that “clearly, the emails are indefensible.
“But does anyone want to be judged by their old emails? I mean, if you could see half of the emails [Michael] Che sends me…Actually, I’ll show you one,” he continued. “The subject line says ‘Listen Up Honky’ and then the body of the email just says ‘I wish they got you instead of Harambe.'”
Jost later addressed DC Comics’ recent announcement that the new Superman will be bisexual. “They also announced,” he joked, “that The Riddler has always been down for whatever.”
Che...
- 10/17/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Sharrock’s feature scooped Hitchcock d’Or Ciné and the public prize feature film award
Ben Sharrock’s Limbo has won the Hitchcock d’Or Ciné and the public prize feature film award at the 32nd edition of Dinard Festival of British Film, which took place as a hybrid event from September 29 to October 3.
Sharrock’s Bifa award-winning sophomore feature stars Screen Star of Tomorrow Amir El-Masry as a promising young musician who has fled the conflict in Syria, and finds himself stranded with a group of other refugees on a remote Scottish island.
Nika McGuigan received a posthumous...
Ben Sharrock’s Limbo has won the Hitchcock d’Or Ciné and the public prize feature film award at the 32nd edition of Dinard Festival of British Film, which took place as a hybrid event from September 29 to October 3.
Sharrock’s Bifa award-winning sophomore feature stars Screen Star of Tomorrow Amir El-Masry as a promising young musician who has fled the conflict in Syria, and finds himself stranded with a group of other refugees on a remote Scottish island.
Nika McGuigan received a posthumous...
- 10/7/2021
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is on the jury for the key UK film prize.
Lee Haven Jones, Harry Wootliff and Rob Savage, the directors of The Feast, True Things and Dashcam respectively, have been shortlisted for the £50,000 Iwc Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award in association with the BFI, which will be presented on Sunday October 17 as part of the BFI London Film Festival (Lff).
Haven Jones has been selected for his debut feature, while Wootliff and Savage are both selected for their second films. This year’s winner will be chosen by writer, actor and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, alongside BFI CEO Ben Roberts.
Lee Haven Jones, Harry Wootliff and Rob Savage, the directors of The Feast, True Things and Dashcam respectively, have been shortlisted for the £50,000 Iwc Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award in association with the BFI, which will be presented on Sunday October 17 as part of the BFI London Film Festival (Lff).
Haven Jones has been selected for his debut feature, while Wootliff and Savage are both selected for their second films. This year’s winner will be chosen by writer, actor and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, alongside BFI CEO Ben Roberts.
- 10/1/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Further new openers include ‘Wildfire’, ‘Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins’.
Blockbuster and independent titles are on releaes at UK and Ireland cinemas this weekend, with Disney debuting Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings, and Mubi launching Leos Carax’s Cannes opener Annette.
Playing in 643 locations for Disney and made under the Marvel Studios banner, Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings tells the story of a master of unarmed weaponry-based Kung Fu, who is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organisation.
The film is a substantial step up in budget and...
Blockbuster and independent titles are on releaes at UK and Ireland cinemas this weekend, with Disney debuting Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings, and Mubi launching Leos Carax’s Cannes opener Annette.
Playing in 643 locations for Disney and made under the Marvel Studios banner, Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings tells the story of a master of unarmed weaponry-based Kung Fu, who is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organisation.
The film is a substantial step up in budget and...
- 9/3/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Cathy Brady’s disquieting film about a mysterious return has an extra layer of melancholy, because it features the last performance by the late Nika McGuigan
Two fiercely committed performances are the bedrock of this drama from writer-director Cathy Brady. Nora-Jane Noone plays Lauren, who lives near the Northern Irish border with her partner, and works in a vast Amazon-style fulfilment centre; and Nika McGuigan (from RTÉ’s TV comedy Can’t Cope Won’t Cope) plays her troubled sister Kelly, returning home after a mysterious yearlong absence. This tense reunion revives painful memories of their mother, who took her own life when they were both children. Yet Kelly’s homecoming also appears to relight the wildfire in the hearts of both women, as they challenge the menfolk thereabouts who are still in hock to the macho cult of terrorist violence.
This sombre film has an extra shadow of sadness...
Two fiercely committed performances are the bedrock of this drama from writer-director Cathy Brady. Nora-Jane Noone plays Lauren, who lives near the Northern Irish border with her partner, and works in a vast Amazon-style fulfilment centre; and Nika McGuigan (from RTÉ’s TV comedy Can’t Cope Won’t Cope) plays her troubled sister Kelly, returning home after a mysterious yearlong absence. This tense reunion revives painful memories of their mother, who took her own life when they were both children. Yet Kelly’s homecoming also appears to relight the wildfire in the hearts of both women, as they challenge the menfolk thereabouts who are still in hock to the macho cult of terrorist violence.
This sombre film has an extra shadow of sadness...
- 9/2/2021
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The festival films will all be split across six strands, including competition titles.
Dinard Festival of British Film has set the programme and jury for its 32nd edition, which will take place from September 29 to October 3 both in-person in northern France and online.
Following the cancellation of the 2020 edition due to the pandemic, the festival returns with six new thematic strands, all exhibiting different aspects of UK and Irish film.
‘Dinard Rocks The Casbah’ presents four features exploring different musical genres – reggae, punk, britpop and techno. ‘Irish Eyes In Dinard’ includes five recent Irish features including Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself,...
Dinard Festival of British Film has set the programme and jury for its 32nd edition, which will take place from September 29 to October 3 both in-person in northern France and online.
Following the cancellation of the 2020 edition due to the pandemic, the festival returns with six new thematic strands, all exhibiting different aspects of UK and Irish film.
‘Dinard Rocks The Casbah’ presents four features exploring different musical genres – reggae, punk, britpop and techno. ‘Irish Eyes In Dinard’ includes five recent Irish features including Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself,...
- 9/1/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
UK distributor is looking for investment partners.
UK distributor Modern Films has hired a chief operating officer in a new role, as part of a rebrand of the company.
Former Curzon executive Phil Mordecai has joined the company to work on the corporate development of the revamped, newly-named Modern Films Group.
The Group will consist of four elements: Modern Films Fund, which will invest in the creation and distribution of socio-cultural stories; production, distribution and licensing arm Modern Films Entertainment; Modern Films Technology, a virtual screening room and embeddable player for exhibitors and audience data; and Modern Films Impact Projects focused on environmental,...
UK distributor Modern Films has hired a chief operating officer in a new role, as part of a rebrand of the company.
Former Curzon executive Phil Mordecai has joined the company to work on the corporate development of the revamped, newly-named Modern Films Group.
The Group will consist of four elements: Modern Films Fund, which will invest in the creation and distribution of socio-cultural stories; production, distribution and licensing arm Modern Films Entertainment; Modern Films Technology, a virtual screening room and embeddable player for exhibitors and audience data; and Modern Films Impact Projects focused on environmental,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Modern Films has debuted 6 new stunning posters for Cathy Brady’s directorial debut and IFTA nominated film ‘Wildfire’ and we have the exclusive first look to share with you.
The film’s synopsis reads – Born within a year of each other, Lauren (Nora-Jane Noone) and Kelly (Nika McGuigan) are ‘Irish twins’. You’d never see one without the other, but over the years the mystery of their mother’s death tore them apart. Kelly, keen to escape their insular town, drifted away and disappeared a year ago. Lauren’s life has been on hold since reporting her sister missing.
Kelly’s unexpected return sees a surge of every raw emotion between the sisters. Lauren doesn’t know whether to kiss her or hit her. But as they begin to relive memories of their mother, the sister’s become inseparable. Their bond is stronger than ever and Kelly’s desire for the truth is dangerously reignited.
The film’s synopsis reads – Born within a year of each other, Lauren (Nora-Jane Noone) and Kelly (Nika McGuigan) are ‘Irish twins’. You’d never see one without the other, but over the years the mystery of their mother’s death tore them apart. Kelly, keen to escape their insular town, drifted away and disappeared a year ago. Lauren’s life has been on hold since reporting her sister missing.
Kelly’s unexpected return sees a surge of every raw emotion between the sisters. Lauren doesn’t know whether to kiss her or hit her. But as they begin to relive memories of their mother, the sister’s become inseparable. Their bond is stronger than ever and Kelly’s desire for the truth is dangerously reignited.
- 7/15/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The awards took place virtually last night (July 4).
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s Oscar-nominated feature Wolfwalkers has won best film at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs).
The IFTAs also honoured Element Pictures’ Normal People, with the series winning many of the top TV categories including drama, script, director (Lenny Abrahamson) and lead actor (Paul Mescal).
The awards took place virtually last night (July 4), with several high-profile guests including Mark Hamill, Josh Brolin and Olivia Colman presenting awards.
The late Nika McGuigan was awarded the best actress IFTA for her work on Cathy Brady’s directorial debut, Wildfire.
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s Oscar-nominated feature Wolfwalkers has won best film at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs).
The IFTAs also honoured Element Pictures’ Normal People, with the series winning many of the top TV categories including drama, script, director (Lenny Abrahamson) and lead actor (Paul Mescal).
The awards took place virtually last night (July 4), with several high-profile guests including Mark Hamill, Josh Brolin and Olivia Colman presenting awards.
The late Nika McGuigan was awarded the best actress IFTA for her work on Cathy Brady’s directorial debut, Wildfire.
- 7/5/2021
- by Esther McCarthy
- ScreenDaily
The Academy Award-nominated animated feature “Wolfwalkers,” from Kilkenny-based studio Cartoon Saloon, has won Best Film at the Irish Film and Television Awards this evening.
It is the second time an animated feature has won in the category, the first being Cartoon Saloon’s “Song of the Sea” in 2015.
“Avengers: Endgame” star Josh Brolin presented the award for Best Film. “My own story with Ireland is that at 20 years old I was in Dublin, and I blindly walked into a theatre on a movie called ‘My Left Foot,’ and left a changed man,” he recalled. “With the rest of my very little money that same trip, I saw the Cusack’s do ‘The Three Sisters’ at the Gate Theatre and was again changed. I also read ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’ that same trip. Ireland has had a massive impact on me, so I just wanted to...
It is the second time an animated feature has won in the category, the first being Cartoon Saloon’s “Song of the Sea” in 2015.
“Avengers: Endgame” star Josh Brolin presented the award for Best Film. “My own story with Ireland is that at 20 years old I was in Dublin, and I blindly walked into a theatre on a movie called ‘My Left Foot,’ and left a changed man,” he recalled. “With the rest of my very little money that same trip, I saw the Cusack’s do ‘The Three Sisters’ at the Gate Theatre and was again changed. I also read ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’ that same trip. Ireland has had a massive impact on me, so I just wanted to...
- 7/4/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Winners have been announced for the 2021 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, which took place virtually this year. Scroll down for the full list.
Hit TV series Normal People dominated the small screen awards, winning nine from its 15 nominations. The show took prizes including Best Drama, Best Director Drama for Lenny Abrahamson, and Best Actor for Paul Mescal.
Receiving his prize, Mescal thanked producers Element Pictures and director Lenny Abrahamson, and also described co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones as “one of the most incredible actresses working in our industry.”
Animated feature Wolfwalkers took the Best Film prize, only the second time in history that an animation has won the award, following Song Of The Sea in 2015, which also came from the the Kilkenny-based Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon.
Josh Brolin presented the award, saying: “My own story with Ireland is that at 20 years old I was in Dublin, and I blindly walked into...
Hit TV series Normal People dominated the small screen awards, winning nine from its 15 nominations. The show took prizes including Best Drama, Best Director Drama for Lenny Abrahamson, and Best Actor for Paul Mescal.
Receiving his prize, Mescal thanked producers Element Pictures and director Lenny Abrahamson, and also described co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones as “one of the most incredible actresses working in our industry.”
Animated feature Wolfwalkers took the Best Film prize, only the second time in history that an animation has won the award, following Song Of The Sea in 2015, which also came from the the Kilkenny-based Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon.
Josh Brolin presented the award, saying: “My own story with Ireland is that at 20 years old I was in Dublin, and I blindly walked into...
- 7/4/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
"A blazing portrait of women on fire." Modern Films in the UK has released the first official trailer for an indie drama titled Wildfire, which originally premiered at both the Toronto and London Film Festivals last year. It's opening in the UK + Ireland in September, though has no US date set yet. The story of two sisters who grew up on the fractious Irish border. When one of them, who has been missing, finally returns home, the intense bond with her sister is re-ignited. Together they will unearth the truth about their mother's past, but uncovered secrets and resentments which have been buried deep, threaten to overwhelm them. Wildfire stars Nika McGuigan and Nora-Jane Noone as the sisters. Lwl states: "Brady represents an intriguing, promising new voice in the Irish cinema as it continues to grow on the world stage, [she's] an instant one-to-watch." This looks like it gets intense, but...
- 6/29/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Strong totals for Phyllida Lloyd’s ‘Herself’, animation ‘Wolfwalkers’.
Coming-of-age drama Dating Amber, Element Pictures’ Herself, and Oscar nominee Wolfwalkers are among the best film contenders at this year’s Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs).
Element and BBC TV series Normal People leads the overall nominations, shortlisted in 15 categories.
Scroll down for the list of nominations
Nominations across 25 categories in film and TV drama have been announced, with the awards to take place virtually and be broadcast on Virgin Media One on Sunday, July 4.
Across all film categories including craft and technical, David Freyne’s Dating Amber, about two closeted teenagers in 1990s Ireland,...
Coming-of-age drama Dating Amber, Element Pictures’ Herself, and Oscar nominee Wolfwalkers are among the best film contenders at this year’s Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs).
Element and BBC TV series Normal People leads the overall nominations, shortlisted in 15 categories.
Scroll down for the list of nominations
Nominations across 25 categories in film and TV drama have been announced, with the awards to take place virtually and be broadcast on Virgin Media One on Sunday, July 4.
Across all film categories including craft and technical, David Freyne’s Dating Amber, about two closeted teenagers in 1990s Ireland,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Esther McCarthy
- ScreenDaily
Annual bursary prize is awarded at the BFI London Film Festival.
Diversity standards have been introduced to the Iwc Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award, which grants a £50,000 prize to a UK-based writer, director, or writer-director with a first or second film at the BFI London Film Festival.
For the first time, all of the projects by the filmmakers applying for the annual award will have to meet BFI Diversity Standards, in a bid to support underrepresented filmmakers and raise awareness of the drive towards greater inclusion.
The BFI Diversity Standards – which are a requirement for the majority of public funding for film in the UK,...
Diversity standards have been introduced to the Iwc Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award, which grants a £50,000 prize to a UK-based writer, director, or writer-director with a first or second film at the BFI London Film Festival.
For the first time, all of the projects by the filmmakers applying for the annual award will have to meet BFI Diversity Standards, in a bid to support underrepresented filmmakers and raise awareness of the drive towards greater inclusion.
The BFI Diversity Standards – which are a requirement for the majority of public funding for film in the UK,...
- 5/7/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
London-based production, finance and sales outfit “Film Constellation” has boarded international sales on dystopian sci-fi thriller “Settlers,” directed by Wyatt Rockefeller, and starring Sofia Boutella, whose credits include “Atomic Blonde,” “The Mummy,” the “Kingsman” franchise and “Star Trek: Beyond.”
Boutella plays Ilsa, a refugee from Earth, who has settled with her husband and daughter on the harsh and arid terrain of a Martian outpost. With nothing but a few crops and a domesticated robot, the family clings to hope for a better life, but everything is turned upside down when a group of armed assailants appear on the surrounding hills. Mother and daughter must then adapt at all cost to survive until it’s time to finally strike back.
The movie, which was shot on the remote border of South Africa and Namibia, is now in post-production.
The cast also includes Brooklynn Prince, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Nell Tiger Free, and Jonny Lee Miller.
Boutella plays Ilsa, a refugee from Earth, who has settled with her husband and daughter on the harsh and arid terrain of a Martian outpost. With nothing but a few crops and a domesticated robot, the family clings to hope for a better life, but everything is turned upside down when a group of armed assailants appear on the surrounding hills. Mother and daughter must then adapt at all cost to survive until it’s time to finally strike back.
The movie, which was shot on the remote border of South Africa and Namibia, is now in post-production.
The cast also includes Brooklynn Prince, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Nell Tiger Free, and Jonny Lee Miller.
- 4/12/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Paul Mescal emerged as one of the breakout stars of 2020 thanks to his performance in BBC and Hulu drama “Normal People.”
Ireland has seen a slew of such acting talent establish themselves in recent years, like Jessie Buckley with her star turn as the pregnant wife of a doomed Russian fireman in “Chernobyl” and Barry Keoghan, who won attention with lead roles in two 2017 films, “Killing of a Sacred Deer” and “Dunkirk.” Keoghan is now BAFTA-nominated for “Calm with Horses,” as is Niamh Algar, whose credits include “The Virtues” and “Raised by Wolves.” Elsewhere Domhnall Gleeson has made a name for himself as General Dux in recent “Star Wars” films, and also in “The Revenant” and “Ex Machina.”
Among the new generation of actors to watch are Fionn O’Shea, chosen as one of the Berlin Film Festival’s Shooting Stars of 2021. A “Normal People” alumnus, O’Shea will next be...
Ireland has seen a slew of such acting talent establish themselves in recent years, like Jessie Buckley with her star turn as the pregnant wife of a doomed Russian fireman in “Chernobyl” and Barry Keoghan, who won attention with lead roles in two 2017 films, “Killing of a Sacred Deer” and “Dunkirk.” Keoghan is now BAFTA-nominated for “Calm with Horses,” as is Niamh Algar, whose credits include “The Virtues” and “Raised by Wolves.” Elsewhere Domhnall Gleeson has made a name for himself as General Dux in recent “Star Wars” films, and also in “The Revenant” and “Ex Machina.”
Among the new generation of actors to watch are Fionn O’Shea, chosen as one of the Berlin Film Festival’s Shooting Stars of 2021. A “Normal People” alumnus, O’Shea will next be...
- 3/16/2021
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
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