A pre-planned “controlled explosion” on an east London film set turned into a chaotic situation near The O2 arena in Silvertown, as reported by the London Fire Brigade. The incident, which took place on a specific date, quickly escalated beyond what was expected. The organization stated that the fire that broke out followed the controlled
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CNN Films has recently acquired the television and SVOD rights for a new documentary on the legendary Democratic political consultant, James Carville. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, the film, titled “Winning Is Everything, Stupid,” is set to premiere on CNN at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 5. The documentary will also be available for streaming
After the release of her latest album, Brat, Charli xcx has secured a role in the upcoming thriller film, “I Want Your Sex.” This marks her second live-action role following “Faces of Death,” showcasing her versatility as both a musician and actress. The film, directed by Gregg Araki, promises to delve into complex themes of
The 2024 Venice Film Festival commenced on August 28th with the highly anticipated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, opening the 81st edition of the festival. The event is scheduled to run until September 7th on the iconic Lido. The festival lineup includes premieres of various films such as Todd
In an exclusive partnership, Pressman Film is collaborating with Toronto-based collective shy kids to produce their first scripted feature film entitled AUTOBiOGRAPHY. This innovative project will be penned by Alexander Weinstein, the renowned writer behind the short story that inspired A24’s hit film, After Yang. The film promises to be a unique blend of technology,
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming epic, Megalopolis, has stirred up controversy even before its release date. One of the most significant controversies surrounding the film is Coppola’s deliberate decision to cast actors who have been “canceled” in the past. The director made it clear that he did not want his film to be labeled as
Quentin Tarantino, the renowned filmmaker and director, recently expressed his views on the challenges of wrapping up a trilogy in a satisfying manner for the audience. During an appearance on the Club Random podcast with Bill Maher, Tarantino shared his thoughts on the Toy Story trilogy and why he has no interest in watching subsequent
The 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards took place in Beverly Hills, honoring remarkable achievements in the realm of location management. Among the winners were outstanding productions such as Oppenheimer and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. The ceremony, hosted by Rachael Harris, aimed to shine a spotlight on filming locations that not only set the
In a surprising twist of fate, Fede Álvarez, the director of Alien: Romulus, recently shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes secret that has left audiences stunned. It turns out that Isabela Merced’s character, Kay, who is pregnant in the Alien sequel, was actually inspired by the character Dina from The Last of Us video game series. What’s
The upcoming film adaptation of Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s debut novel, A Pale View of Hills, is set to be a collaborative effort between GAGA Corporation, Japan’s Bunbuku, and the U.K.’s Number 9 Films. The movie is expected to hit theaters in Japan in the summer of 2025 and is currently in production under