The nightmare truly never stops. The latest trailer for the second season of Squid Game opens with Lee Jung-jae’s Seong Gi-hun waking up from a restless slumber and brandishing a gun at a masked figure waiting outside his door.
Released as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week event in Atlanta, the clip quickly escalates to more menacing masked figures marching with guns, this time in pink onesies, and Gi-hun finding himself once again in the game as Player 456. A unseen voice declares “We’re ready to start the game” in Korean over the teaser.
Released as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week event in Atlanta, the clip quickly escalates to more menacing masked figures marching with guns, this time in pink onesies, and Gi-hun finding himself once again in the game as Player 456. A unseen voice declares “We’re ready to start the game” in Korean over the teaser.
- 9/20/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
In some shocking news, an athlete who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics was suspended by his home country for a year. It turns out that he tried to buy cocaine at the Olympics after his team’s elimination. The suspension will include all competitions for his country through next September.
Here is what you need to know about the incident and punishment.
Field Hockey Player Tries To Buy Drugs At Olympics
Hockey Australia announced on Wednesday that they suspended field hockey player Tom Craig for a year. According to the organization, he tried to buy cocaine at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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The suspension prevents Craig, 29, from playing in any match, competition, or event at any level sanctioned or organized by Hockey Australia, including leagues. As part of his sanction, Craig must also attend mandatory training and education programs.
Six months of the suspension will be served in full.
Here is what you need to know about the incident and punishment.
Field Hockey Player Tries To Buy Drugs At Olympics
Hockey Australia announced on Wednesday that they suspended field hockey player Tom Craig for a year. According to the organization, he tried to buy cocaine at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics Logo
The suspension prevents Craig, 29, from playing in any match, competition, or event at any level sanctioned or organized by Hockey Australia, including leagues. As part of his sanction, Craig must also attend mandatory training and education programs.
Six months of the suspension will be served in full.
- 9/12/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
It’s been three years since the South Korean drama Squid Game captivated international audiences as fictional players competed to the death in classic childhood games. The Netflix series released a teaser Monday, debuting some of the next season’s key players. The teaser flashed the numbered, green tracksuits of the next round of participants and placed a dim spotlight on Player 456 (played by Lee Jung-jae), who took home the cash prize fund in the Season One finale.
In the second season, Player 456, or Gi-hun, gives up on going to...
In the second season, Player 456, or Gi-hun, gives up on going to...
- 8/12/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Japan continues to carry on Haikyuu‘s legacy and represents the fan-favorite sports anime on a bigger stage, the Olympics 2024. Despite Haikyuu‘s manga concluding years ago, the Paris Olympics may have revived the hype by mirroring the epic clash between Team Japan and Team Argentina, similar to the final matchup as shown in the manga.
Undoubtedly, Haikyuu! is considered one of the best sports genre anime ever. Furthermore, the series’ immense popularity even influenced the rising volleyball practice in Japan. The fantasy series turning into reality has certainly been enthralling for anime lovers, also bringing a lot of viewership to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Haikyuu!! by Haruichi Furudate | Production I.G.
Indeed, Haikyuu‘s references, combined with their terrific performance, have made Team Japan the talk of the Olympic Volleyball tournament. Surely the team’s journey and impressive under-pressure moments have been the highlights of the championship.
Team Japan Channels Haikyuu!
Undoubtedly, Haikyuu! is considered one of the best sports genre anime ever. Furthermore, the series’ immense popularity even influenced the rising volleyball practice in Japan. The fantasy series turning into reality has certainly been enthralling for anime lovers, also bringing a lot of viewership to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Haikyuu!! by Haruichi Furudate | Production I.G.
Indeed, Haikyuu‘s references, combined with their terrific performance, have made Team Japan the talk of the Olympic Volleyball tournament. Surely the team’s journey and impressive under-pressure moments have been the highlights of the championship.
Team Japan Channels Haikyuu!
- 8/8/2024
- by Mehul Rolta
- FandomWire
Netflix has finally revealed the release date for Squid Game season 2. The long-awaited series will premiere on the streaming service on December 26th. Let the games begin! Additionally, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk announced that the series will conclude with its third season, which will arrive next year.
“It’s been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place,” Hwang Dong-hyuk wrote in a letter. “On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world of Squid Game’. It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years as well.“
Hwang continued, “Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front...
“It’s been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place,” Hwang Dong-hyuk wrote in a letter. “On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world of Squid Game’. It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years as well.“
Hwang continued, “Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front...
- 7/31/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
New Trailer for Cuckoo: "Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen's mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn't seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family."
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Anchor Bay Entertainment Acquires “Cursed In Baja” Ahead Of Its World Premiere At This Year’S Frightfest: "The founders of the revitalized Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, have acquired the worldwide rights to the horror film Cursed In Baja, which will make its world premiere at this year’s FrightFest on August 23, 2024.
Barbara Crampton (You’re Next) and...
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Anchor Bay Entertainment Acquires “Cursed In Baja” Ahead Of Its World Premiere At This Year’S Frightfest: "The founders of the revitalized Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, have acquired the worldwide rights to the horror film Cursed In Baja, which will make its world premiere at this year’s FrightFest on August 23, 2024.
Barbara Crampton (You’re Next) and...
- 7/24/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Player FM®, a leading independent podcasting app by publisher Maple Media, proudly announces the launch of its innovative self-serve advertising portal, designed to provide podcasters with powerful tools to promote their shows, increase audience engagement, and drive downloads.
As a top podcasting platform, Player FM® has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting podcasters through its robust suite of advertising opportunities. Player FM® experiments with new and innovative features that can enhance listener engagement and offer podcast creators unique ways to interact with and build their audience, setting them apart from mainstream platforms.
The new self-serve portal enhances this commitment by offering podcasters unparalleled control over their promotional efforts, enabling them to tailor campaigns that align with critical dates for show launches or episode releases, while staying within their budget and achieving growth objectives.
With the self-serve advertising portal, podcasters can:
Customize Campaigns: Create personalized promotional campaigns to coincide with important launch dates or special episodes,...
As a top podcasting platform, Player FM® has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting podcasters through its robust suite of advertising opportunities. Player FM® experiments with new and innovative features that can enhance listener engagement and offer podcast creators unique ways to interact with and build their audience, setting them apart from mainstream platforms.
The new self-serve portal enhances this commitment by offering podcasters unparalleled control over their promotional efforts, enabling them to tailor campaigns that align with critical dates for show launches or episode releases, while staying within their budget and achieving growth objectives.
With the self-serve advertising portal, podcasters can:
Customize Campaigns: Create personalized promotional campaigns to coincide with important launch dates or special episodes,...
- 7/9/2024
- Podnews.net
Sir Ian McKellen has dropped out of the U.K. tour of Player Kings after suffering a fall during a performance in London last month.
In a statement, McKellen said he was making good progress in his recovery but acknowledged that his doctors had said it’d be best if he refrained from working for the time being. “Two weeks after my accident on stage, my injuries improve day by day,” McKellen said. “It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full...
In a statement, McKellen said he was making good progress in his recovery but acknowledged that his doctors had said it’d be best if he refrained from working for the time being. “Two weeks after my accident on stage, my injuries improve day by day,” McKellen said. “It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full...
- 7/1/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Helldivers 2 is one of the greatest surprises in gaming of the year and Arrowhead Game Studios could still make some improvements. The gaming community is after the feeling of growth and progression and this one idea implemented by other franchises might do the trick.
There are a handful of different weapons and firearms to use in the game and players believe it would be best to integrate experience points. The more time a player uses a gun will likely increase his proficiency and marksmanship skills and the reward would be a different weapon each time.
Helldivers 2 Developers Should Take Notes From Other Shooter Franchises The developers should consider implementing a weapon mastery system in Helldivers 2. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios
The gaming community fell in love with what Arrowhead Game Studios was able to accomplish and has generated cool ideas that could improve the weapon variety in Helldivers 2. Some fans...
There are a handful of different weapons and firearms to use in the game and players believe it would be best to integrate experience points. The more time a player uses a gun will likely increase his proficiency and marksmanship skills and the reward would be a different weapon each time.
Helldivers 2 Developers Should Take Notes From Other Shooter Franchises The developers should consider implementing a weapon mastery system in Helldivers 2. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios
The gaming community fell in love with what Arrowhead Game Studios was able to accomplish and has generated cool ideas that could improve the weapon variety in Helldivers 2. Some fans...
- 6/28/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Ian McKellen will not feature in the final three performances of Player Kings in London’s West End after his fall.
The Lord of the Rings acting icon fractured his wrist and sustained other injuries after falling from the stage on Monday night.
A statement from the Noel Coward Theatre said that David Semark will replace McKellen – who plays John Falstaff – for the final three performancs, while McKellen “recuperates.”
It said McKellen will return when the production begins a national tour in two weeks’ time.
Tuesday night’s performance of Player Kings was canceled following McKellen’s fall, which had the audience worried.
McKellen then exclusively told Deadline: “Doctors have assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy and I am looking forward to returning to work.”
With a career spanning more than six decades, the 85-year-old McKellen has received a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, a Golden Globe,...
The Lord of the Rings acting icon fractured his wrist and sustained other injuries after falling from the stage on Monday night.
A statement from the Noel Coward Theatre said that David Semark will replace McKellen – who plays John Falstaff – for the final three performancs, while McKellen “recuperates.”
It said McKellen will return when the production begins a national tour in two weeks’ time.
Tuesday night’s performance of Player Kings was canceled following McKellen’s fall, which had the audience worried.
McKellen then exclusively told Deadline: “Doctors have assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy and I am looking forward to returning to work.”
With a career spanning more than six decades, the 85-year-old McKellen has received a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, a Golden Globe,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Ian McKellen has been taken to the hospital after falling off the stage during a performance in London, BBC reports.
The 85-year-old actor lost his footing and fell during a fight scene while playing John Falstaff in a production of Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theater in London.
The remainder of the evening performance was canceled.
Update: McKellen is expected to make a “speedy and full recovery,” according to a statement released from the producers of Players King. “Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings. Following a scan, the brilliant NHS [National Health Service] team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits.”
Player Kings merges William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2 into one production.
Ian McKellen Expected to Make...
The 85-year-old actor lost his footing and fell during a fight scene while playing John Falstaff in a production of Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theater in London.
The remainder of the evening performance was canceled.
Update: McKellen is expected to make a “speedy and full recovery,” according to a statement released from the producers of Players King. “Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings. Following a scan, the brilliant NHS [National Health Service] team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits.”
Player Kings merges William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2 into one production.
Ian McKellen Expected to Make...
- 6/17/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Taking cinema screens by storm, the sci-fi action genre has become a staple cash cow for Hollywood. However, on the other end of the coin, filmmakers with a vision have managed to turn it from a cash cow into some of the most astounding pieces of art ever. The likes of Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One stand out as some of the most popular and acclaimed outings in recent times.
Tye Sheridan in a still from Ready Player One | Warner Bros. Pictures
The last of the 2018 flick by the Jurassic Park visionary brought to life a novel that captured the minds of many for its theme of virtual reality concurring with current times. Yet, disappointingly even six years after its release, chances of a sequel have only diminished. Interestingly, one of the cast members from the flick has...
Tye Sheridan in a still from Ready Player One | Warner Bros. Pictures
The last of the 2018 flick by the Jurassic Park visionary brought to life a novel that captured the minds of many for its theme of virtual reality concurring with current times. Yet, disappointingly even six years after its release, chances of a sequel have only diminished. Interestingly, one of the cast members from the flick has...
- 6/8/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Bali High
“The Gospel of the Beast,” a film from The Philippines director Sheron Dayoc, was named the best narrative feature at the Bali International Film Festival (aka Balinale) which concludes Friday.
The film features a 15-year-old boy who accidentally kills a classmate, runs away and sets up an unlikely relationship with a man he barely knows. In his company he learns the harrowing realities of life, death and beasthood. The festival jury praised the film’s cinematography, script and direction, noting that the protagonist’s difficult choice was “compelling and deeply resonant.”
Other prizes included a the best feature documentary award, which went to “No More History Without Us,” by Brazil’s Priscilla Regis Brasil, and a special jury award in the same section, which went to “Porcelain War,” by U.S. directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev. The committee choice award for best feature went to Sean Devlin’s much-awarded “Asog,...
“The Gospel of the Beast,” a film from The Philippines director Sheron Dayoc, was named the best narrative feature at the Bali International Film Festival (aka Balinale) which concludes Friday.
The film features a 15-year-old boy who accidentally kills a classmate, runs away and sets up an unlikely relationship with a man he barely knows. In his company he learns the harrowing realities of life, death and beasthood. The festival jury praised the film’s cinematography, script and direction, noting that the protagonist’s difficult choice was “compelling and deeply resonant.”
Other prizes included a the best feature documentary award, which went to “No More History Without Us,” by Brazil’s Priscilla Regis Brasil, and a special jury award in the same section, which went to “Porcelain War,” by U.S. directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev. The committee choice award for best feature went to Sean Devlin’s much-awarded “Asog,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The Goat Serena Williams has been tapped to host the 2024 Espys, set for July 11 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The news was announced Tuesday during Disney’s Upfront presentation in New York City.
Williams, regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, was ranked world No.1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association for 319 weeks, including a joint-record 186 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No.1 five times. She won 23 major (Grand Slam) women’s singles titles, the most in the Open Era, and the second-most of all time. She earned 14 doubles titles with her sister Venus and two mixed doubles titles. Williams retired in September 2022, walking away with 73 singles titles and $94.8 million in prize earnings, per the Wta Tour.
Williams currently has several TV/film projects in the works, including ESPN docuseries In The Arena: Serena Williams, set to premiere July 10 on ESPN...
The news was announced Tuesday during Disney’s Upfront presentation in New York City.
Williams, regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, was ranked world No.1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association for 319 weeks, including a joint-record 186 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No.1 five times. She won 23 major (Grand Slam) women’s singles titles, the most in the Open Era, and the second-most of all time. She earned 14 doubles titles with her sister Venus and two mixed doubles titles. Williams retired in September 2022, walking away with 73 singles titles and $94.8 million in prize earnings, per the Wta Tour.
Williams currently has several TV/film projects in the works, including ESPN docuseries In The Arena: Serena Williams, set to premiere July 10 on ESPN...
- 5/14/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Helldivers 2 community is very excited about the arrival of the third faction in the game, the Illuminate. Everyone who has played the first Helldivers game is familiar with this faction and its terrifying technologically advanced aliens. Data miners made an interesting discovery while digging up the game’s files to unravel what’s coming to the game.
Helldivers 2
Some Redditors have shared an Illuminate Warp Gate on Helldivers‘ official subreddit. Apart from this, some players have reported that they have heard a strange message on their ships that may hint that players may have been trusting the wrong side all this time. So far, it is unclear when the Illuminate will attack the players, but theories suggest that it has something to do with Joel.
The Illuminate’s Warp Gate has been found in Helldivers 2‘s files
The Illuminate Warp Gate in Helldivers 2 files
A user on Reddit who goes...
Helldivers 2
Some Redditors have shared an Illuminate Warp Gate on Helldivers‘ official subreddit. Apart from this, some players have reported that they have heard a strange message on their ships that may hint that players may have been trusting the wrong side all this time. So far, it is unclear when the Illuminate will attack the players, but theories suggest that it has something to do with Joel.
The Illuminate’s Warp Gate has been found in Helldivers 2‘s files
The Illuminate Warp Gate in Helldivers 2 files
A user on Reddit who goes...
- 4/19/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Get ready for an exclusive sit-down with NFL star Keenan Allen on the latest episode of “Game Time With Boomer Esiason,” airing on CBS at 5:30 Am this Saturday, April 6th. In Season 5, Episode 31, titled “Keenan Allen,” viewers are treated to an in-depth interview with the NFL Comeback Player of the Year and 6-time Pro Bowler.
Join host Boomer Esiason as he dives into Allen’s remarkable journey, from overcoming adversity to achieving success on and off the field. With insights into his career highlights, challenges, and aspirations, Allen offers a candid and inspiring look into the life of a professional athlete.
From his early days in the league to his most memorable moments on the gridiron, Allen shares personal anecdotes and valuable lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or simply curious about the man behind the jersey, “Game Time With Boomer Esiason” promises...
Join host Boomer Esiason as he dives into Allen’s remarkable journey, from overcoming adversity to achieving success on and off the field. With insights into his career highlights, challenges, and aspirations, Allen offers a candid and inspiring look into the life of a professional athlete.
From his early days in the league to his most memorable moments on the gridiron, Allen shares personal anecdotes and valuable lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or simply curious about the man behind the jersey, “Game Time With Boomer Esiason” promises...
- 3/30/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Michael Cera, Kevin Costner, Graham Greene, Chris O’Dowd, Bill Camp | Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Known for his acclaimed screenplays with The Social Network, A Few Good Men, and TV’s The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin made his directorial debut in 2017 with Molly’s Game, an adaptation of Molly Bloom’s 2014 memoir of the same name. The story initially shows Bloom (Jessica Chastain) as a promising skier whose dedication and calculations cannot match an unseen variable in the form of a frozen pinecone.
The film then cuts to twelve years later, when the FBI arrest Molly for running illegal gambling operations. The story then unfolds across two timelines, with the present showing Molly preparing for court with the help of New York lawyer Charlie Jaffey (Idris Elba), while the past shows how former skier went from a career-ending injury to establishing herself running high-stakes poker games.
Known for his acclaimed screenplays with The Social Network, A Few Good Men, and TV’s The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin made his directorial debut in 2017 with Molly’s Game, an adaptation of Molly Bloom’s 2014 memoir of the same name. The story initially shows Bloom (Jessica Chastain) as a promising skier whose dedication and calculations cannot match an unseen variable in the form of a frozen pinecone.
The film then cuts to twelve years later, when the FBI arrest Molly for running illegal gambling operations. The story then unfolds across two timelines, with the present showing Molly preparing for court with the help of New York lawyer Charlie Jaffey (Idris Elba), while the past shows how former skier went from a career-ending injury to establishing herself running high-stakes poker games.
- 3/26/2024
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
Oh Yeong-su is heading to prison.
Back in November 2022, the 79-year-old actor – best known for playing Player 001 on Netflix’s Squid Game – was indicted on sexual misconduct charges in Suwon, South Korea.
On Friday (March 15), Oh received his sentence.
Keep reading to find out more…Oh will spend up to eight months in prison – and the sentence will be suspended for two years – and is also required to attend a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program, Reuters confirmed.
Oh was charged over a 2017 incident where he allegedly hugged and kissed a woman on her cheek without her consent.
Following his sentencing, Oh once again denied that he was responsible for the misconduct and said that he would be appealing his conviction.
Womenlink – a women’s rights group in South Korea – welcomed the ruling and urged Oh to apologize to the alleged victim.
“The defendant resembles other offenders of sexual violence in...
Back in November 2022, the 79-year-old actor – best known for playing Player 001 on Netflix’s Squid Game – was indicted on sexual misconduct charges in Suwon, South Korea.
On Friday (March 15), Oh received his sentence.
Keep reading to find out more…Oh will spend up to eight months in prison – and the sentence will be suspended for two years – and is also required to attend a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program, Reuters confirmed.
Oh was charged over a 2017 incident where he allegedly hugged and kissed a woman on her cheek without her consent.
Following his sentencing, Oh once again denied that he was responsible for the misconduct and said that he would be appealing his conviction.
Womenlink – a women’s rights group in South Korea – welcomed the ruling and urged Oh to apologize to the alleged victim.
“The defendant resembles other offenders of sexual violence in...
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One paid homage to some of the world’s most iconic pop culture IPs. The action-adventure film was set in a future where the population lives vicariously in a virtual reality called the Oasis and is on an ‘Easter Egg’ hunt to find the clues left by the billionaire founder of the program.
Based on the book by Ernest Cline, the film had some key changes, inculcating several IPs that were not present in the novel. The film earned $607 million at the box office and was a commercial success. While the novel received a critically panned sequel, Spielberg recently mentioned that a Ready Player Two film was in development, although, he would not be directing it.
Steven Spielberg Will Be Producing Ready Player Two A still from Ready Player One
The novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline explored the pop culture that defined a...
Based on the book by Ernest Cline, the film had some key changes, inculcating several IPs that were not present in the novel. The film earned $607 million at the box office and was a commercial success. While the novel received a critically panned sequel, Spielberg recently mentioned that a Ready Player Two film was in development, although, he would not be directing it.
Steven Spielberg Will Be Producing Ready Player Two A still from Ready Player One
The novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline explored the pop culture that defined a...
- 3/13/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Ready Player Two is still going ahead as a movie, but Steven Spielberg will be changing roles on the new movie.
After steering Ready Player One to a global box office take of over half a billion dollars, it was inevitable that when the potential of a movie based on Ready Player Two came along, Steven Spielberg would get first dibs on it.
Ready Player Two is – yeah, you probably guessed this – the sequel book to Ernest Cline’s original hit. It came out in 2020 and didn’t, er, get the most positive of reviews. Still, it was little secret that Warner Bros wants to do a sequel to the original movie and it soon snapped up the rights to do so.
News that a film adaptation was on the way first arose in 2020, with conversations originally taking place during the lengthy production of Ready Player One. Steven Spielberg remains...
After steering Ready Player One to a global box office take of over half a billion dollars, it was inevitable that when the potential of a movie based on Ready Player Two came along, Steven Spielberg would get first dibs on it.
Ready Player Two is – yeah, you probably guessed this – the sequel book to Ernest Cline’s original hit. It came out in 2020 and didn’t, er, get the most positive of reviews. Still, it was little secret that Warner Bros wants to do a sequel to the original movie and it soon snapped up the rights to do so.
News that a film adaptation was on the way first arose in 2020, with conversations originally taking place during the lengthy production of Ready Player One. Steven Spielberg remains...
- 3/13/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The British Film Institute (BFI) has received £1m in support from UK philanthropic organisation the Uggla Family Foundation to help in the transformation of its video on demand platform, BFI Player, into the provisionally titled BFI+.
According to a statement from the BFI, “This cornerstone funding will help the BFI to become digital-first and transform the public’s access to film, television and the moving image, underpinned by its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.”
BFI+ was introduced in the BFI’s 10-year strategy, Screen Culture 2033, as an update to BFI Player, which launched in 2013. The refreshed streaming platform aims...
According to a statement from the BFI, “This cornerstone funding will help the BFI to become digital-first and transform the public’s access to film, television and the moving image, underpinned by its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.”
BFI+ was introduced in the BFI’s 10-year strategy, Screen Culture 2033, as an update to BFI Player, which launched in 2013. The refreshed streaming platform aims...
- 1/17/2024
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Bossa Nova-themed animation from Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal received awards-qualifying run in November.
Sony Pictures Classics will release Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s Bossa Nova-themed animated feature They Shot The Piano Player theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on February 23, 2024.
‘They Shot The Piano Player’: San Sebastian Review
The film received a one-week awards-qualifying run in November following its premiere at Telluride and Toronto International Film Festival. It will expand nationwide in the weeks following the release.
Jeff Goldblum narrates the story of a New York music journalist who sets out to uncover the truth behind...
Sony Pictures Classics will release Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s Bossa Nova-themed animated feature They Shot The Piano Player theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on February 23, 2024.
‘They Shot The Piano Player’: San Sebastian Review
The film received a one-week awards-qualifying run in November following its premiere at Telluride and Toronto International Film Festival. It will expand nationwide in the weeks following the release.
Jeff Goldblum narrates the story of a New York music journalist who sets out to uncover the truth behind...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
“Big Brother” may be over for the year, but thanks to last season’s Time Laser twist, an entirely new reality TV show has emerged: “Big Brother Reindeer Games.” This spin-off welcomes back nine former Ho-Ho-Houseguests for another round of epic and brutal (and often silly) competitions. Regular host Julie Chen Moonves is sitting out this show, and she’s replaced by fan-faves Jordan Lloyd, Derek Xiao and Tiffany Mitchell as “Santa’s Elves.” So how did the first episode play out?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Big Brother Reindeer Games” Season 1, Episode 1 recap/live blog to find out what happened Monday, December 11 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comment section about your favorite houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list.
Here are the nine players:...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Big Brother Reindeer Games” Season 1, Episode 1 recap/live blog to find out what happened Monday, December 11 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comment section about your favorite houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list.
Here are the nine players:...
- 12/12/2023
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Emerald Fennell’s dark comedy Saltburn takes a massive jump from to over 1,500 screens today as Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, Hayao Miyazaki’s latest The Boy and the Heron, animated They Shot The Piano Player and other festival favorites launch awards season runs this Thanksgiving specialty weekend.
Apple, opening Napoleon wide with Sony, is also planting a flag for evergreen status for last year’s holiday romp Spirited, a musical retelling of A Christmas Carol with singing, dancing Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.
Maestro, presented by Netflix, raises the baton in ten locations including New York and LA today and plans to add more theaters weekly. The anticipated Venice-premiering film – see Deadline review — was directed by and stars Bradley Cooper as the iconic conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, with Carey Mulligan as his wife of 25 years, Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Cooper is also a co-writer and producer alongside Martin Scorsese,...
Apple, opening Napoleon wide with Sony, is also planting a flag for evergreen status for last year’s holiday romp Spirited, a musical retelling of A Christmas Carol with singing, dancing Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.
Maestro, presented by Netflix, raises the baton in ten locations including New York and LA today and plans to add more theaters weekly. The anticipated Venice-premiering film – see Deadline review — was directed by and stars Bradley Cooper as the iconic conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, with Carey Mulligan as his wife of 25 years, Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Cooper is also a co-writer and producer alongside Martin Scorsese,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Taking a cue from the genre-melding impulse of the music at its heart, They Shot the Piano Player initially gives every appearance of being pure fiction. The plot of this animated film by Spanish directors Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba follows Jeff Harris (voiced by Jeff Goldblum), a journalist from New York City who’s been commissioned to write a book on bossa nova. Immersing himself in the music in preparation for a trip to Rio de Janeiro, he hears a solo by Brazilian jazz pianist Francisco Tenorio Jr. and gets sidetracked. The innovator of samba jazz, it turns out, disappeared under suspicious circumstances in Buenos Aires just before the 1976 military coup, and Jeff decides to fill in the blanks.
The setup, then, has all the trappings of a detective story, with an amateur sleuth in obsessive pursuit of an unsolved mystery. In Rio, Jeff’s friend João (Tony Ramos...
The setup, then, has all the trappings of a detective story, with an amateur sleuth in obsessive pursuit of an unsolved mystery. In Rio, Jeff’s friend João (Tony Ramos...
- 11/20/2023
- by William Repass
- Slant Magazine
He might’ve been a hippie, but he didn’t pull punches. George Harrison dismissed Paul McCartney’s band Wings as a Beatles redux. Meanwhile, Paul said the group was underrated.
George Harrison said fans who wanted to hear The Beatles in the 1970s listen to Wings
During a 1974 interview with Rolling Stone, George said he didn’t just want to repeat what The Beatles did. “I certainly am going to control my own concept of me,” he explained. “Gandhi says ‘Create and preserve the image of your choice.’ The image of my choice is not Beatle George. If they want to do that they can go and see Wings, then. Why live in the past? Be here now and now, whether you like me or not, this is what I am.”
George then discussed his expectations of life and the expectations people had of him. “I don’t have control over anything,...
George Harrison said fans who wanted to hear The Beatles in the 1970s listen to Wings
During a 1974 interview with Rolling Stone, George said he didn’t just want to repeat what The Beatles did. “I certainly am going to control my own concept of me,” he explained. “Gandhi says ‘Create and preserve the image of your choice.’ The image of my choice is not Beatle George. If they want to do that they can go and see Wings, then. Why live in the past? Be here now and now, whether you like me or not, this is what I am.”
George then discussed his expectations of life and the expectations people had of him. “I don’t have control over anything,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon revealed what he thought of Paul McCartney’s band, Wings, as well as a specific song by the band. He also explained what his relationship with Paul was like after The Beatles broke up. Paul also discussed his opinion on Wings and how they have been compared to the Fab Four.
John Lennon explained what he admired about Paul McCartney and Wings
During a 1980 interview from the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John discussed his feelings about Paul’s post-Beatles career. “I kind of admire the way Paul started back from scratch, forming a new band and playing in small dance halls, because that’s what he wanted to do with The Beatles — he wanted us to go back to the dance halls and experience that again,” he said. “But I didn’t … that was one of the problems,...
John Lennon explained what he admired about Paul McCartney and Wings
During a 1980 interview from the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John discussed his feelings about Paul’s post-Beatles career. “I kind of admire the way Paul started back from scratch, forming a new band and playing in small dance halls, because that’s what he wanted to do with The Beatles — he wanted us to go back to the dance halls and experience that again,” he said. “But I didn’t … that was one of the problems,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Sony Pictures Classics releases the film in select theaters on Friday, November 24, with a nationwide rollout to follow in early 2024.
The one thing you can’t accuse “They Shot the Piano Player” of is talking down to its audience. Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s animated documentary about the 1976 disappearance of pianist Francisco Tenorio Jr. demands your absolute attention with its encyclopedic index of talking heads, and pretty much requires you to have substantial existing knowledge of bossa nova and the South American geopolitics of the 1960s and ’70s. Woe to those who do not. The result is an aggravating missed opportunity to tell a story that absolutely needs to be told to an audience that needs to hear it.
Trueba is a legendary director in Spain. Those who don’t know him for his 1992 Academy...
The one thing you can’t accuse “They Shot the Piano Player” of is talking down to its audience. Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s animated documentary about the 1976 disappearance of pianist Francisco Tenorio Jr. demands your absolute attention with its encyclopedic index of talking heads, and pretty much requires you to have substantial existing knowledge of bossa nova and the South American geopolitics of the 1960s and ’70s. Woe to those who do not. The result is an aggravating missed opportunity to tell a story that absolutely needs to be told to an audience that needs to hear it.
Trueba is a legendary director in Spain. Those who don’t know him for his 1992 Academy...
- 9/14/2023
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The Toronto International Film Festival has added 59 more films to the lineup of its 2023 festival, including 47 international films in the Centrepiece program, which in previous years was known as Contemporary World Cinema. New films were also added to the Galas, Special Presentations and Documentary sections.
World premieres among the new selections include “Finestkind,” a crime thriller from Brian Helgeland (screenwriter of “L.A. Confidential”) starring Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Foster; The Movie Teller,” a film set in Chile starring Berenice Bejo from “An Education” director Lone Scherfig; and Jessica Yu’s “Quiz Lady,” with Sandra Oh and Awkwafina.
The Centrepiece selections include a number of films from May’s Cannes Film Festival, among them Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days,” Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “About Dry Grasses,” Aki Kaurismaki’s “Fallen Leaves,” Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s “Banel & Adama,” Amjad Al Rasheed’s “Inshallah a Boy,” Joanna Arnow’s “The Feeling That the...
World premieres among the new selections include “Finestkind,” a crime thriller from Brian Helgeland (screenwriter of “L.A. Confidential”) starring Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Foster; The Movie Teller,” a film set in Chile starring Berenice Bejo from “An Education” director Lone Scherfig; and Jessica Yu’s “Quiz Lady,” with Sandra Oh and Awkwafina.
The Centrepiece selections include a number of films from May’s Cannes Film Festival, among them Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days,” Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “About Dry Grasses,” Aki Kaurismaki’s “Fallen Leaves,” Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s “Banel & Adama,” Amjad Al Rasheed’s “Inshallah a Boy,” Joanna Arnow’s “The Feeling That the...
- 8/10/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Law And Order
The Indian parliament has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, which aims to curb piracy that causes losses of INR200 billion ($2.4 billion) to the film industry, according to government estimates. Those found guilty of film piracy by way of camcording in theaters or unauthorized copying and online transmission and exhibition of a pirated copy of any film will now face punishment of minimum three months imprisonment and a fine of $3,650, which can be extended up to three years imprisonment and fine up to 5% of the audited gross production cost.
The bill also introduces age-based categories of certification by further sub-dividing the existing UA category into seven years (UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+) and 16 years (UA 16+), instead of 12 years. These age-based markers are recommendatory only, meant for the parents or guardians to consider whether their children should view a film. In addition, films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification...
The Indian parliament has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, which aims to curb piracy that causes losses of INR200 billion ($2.4 billion) to the film industry, according to government estimates. Those found guilty of film piracy by way of camcording in theaters or unauthorized copying and online transmission and exhibition of a pirated copy of any film will now face punishment of minimum three months imprisonment and a fine of $3,650, which can be extended up to three years imprisonment and fine up to 5% of the audited gross production cost.
The bill also introduces age-based categories of certification by further sub-dividing the existing UA category into seven years (UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+) and 16 years (UA 16+), instead of 12 years. These age-based markers are recommendatory only, meant for the parents or guardians to consider whether their children should view a film. In addition, films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification...
- 8/1/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Harare, July 29 (Ians) One of the most prolific bowlers in the league stage of the Zim Afro T10, the experienced Zimbabwean pacer, Tendai Chatara has been giving batters of opposition teams plenty to think about.
He’s bagged 11 wickets in 8 innings, with an economy of 13.9 in what has been a tournament that’s seen plenty of fours and sixes.
The 32-year-old right arm bowler has been among the wickets right from the get go, and has been one of the toughest to score off. Speaking at the end of the first phase of the tournament, Chatara said, “We knew we had to win the final game for sure. So, going into the final over of the final game of the league stage, I knew what I had to do and I was focussed on that.”
He further added, “T10 is pretty easy for the bowlers in a sense, because you...
He’s bagged 11 wickets in 8 innings, with an economy of 13.9 in what has been a tournament that’s seen plenty of fours and sixes.
The 32-year-old right arm bowler has been among the wickets right from the get go, and has been one of the toughest to score off. Speaking at the end of the first phase of the tournament, Chatara said, “We knew we had to win the final game for sure. So, going into the final over of the final game of the league stage, I knew what I had to do and I was focussed on that.”
He further added, “T10 is pretty easy for the bowlers in a sense, because you...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sweetheart Photo: Jd Dillard
As the school summer holidays are well under way in Scotland and Ireland, with England and Wales not far behind, thoughts are turning to getaways. Among the most traditional - and fruitful for filmmakers - are camping, caravaning or hiking trips. So this week, we're packing our Streaming Spotlight backpack full of films on the theme.
Sweetheart, BFI Player, YouTube, Google Play
Family holidays, great as a child, not always so great as a teenager. That's certainly the case for Aj (impressive newcomer Nell Barlow), who would pretty much rather be anywhere else than in a caravan at a holiday camp with her extended family. Writer/director handles the familiar coming-of-age themes with a light touch as Aj - whose queer identity is fully accepted by her family - embarks on a brief romance with lifeguard Isla (Ella-Rae Smith). Morrison captures the lovable messiness of families and first loves,...
As the school summer holidays are well under way in Scotland and Ireland, with England and Wales not far behind, thoughts are turning to getaways. Among the most traditional - and fruitful for filmmakers - are camping, caravaning or hiking trips. So this week, we're packing our Streaming Spotlight backpack full of films on the theme.
Sweetheart, BFI Player, YouTube, Google Play
Family holidays, great as a child, not always so great as a teenager. That's certainly the case for Aj (impressive newcomer Nell Barlow), who would pretty much rather be anywhere else than in a caravan at a holiday camp with her extended family. Writer/director handles the familiar coming-of-age themes with a light touch as Aj - whose queer identity is fully accepted by her family - embarks on a brief romance with lifeguard Isla (Ella-Rae Smith). Morrison captures the lovable messiness of families and first loves,...
- 7/15/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Dubai, July 11 (Ians) New Zealand star Suzie Bates returned to the top five while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made it back to the top 10 in the latest Icc Women’s T20I batting rankings, released on Tuesday.
Bates, a formerly top-ranked batter, has advanced three places to reach fifth position after scores of 44 and 52 helped her team take a winning 2-0 lead in their three-match series in Sri Lanka while Kaur’s match-winning 54 not out off 35 balls in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Bangladesh has lifted her four places to 10th position.
In the latest update, that also considers performances in the second and third matches of the England-Australia series as well as all three matches of the West Indies versus Ireland series, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews is a significant gainer after being named ‘Player of the Series’ for contributions with both bat and ball.
Bates, a formerly top-ranked batter, has advanced three places to reach fifth position after scores of 44 and 52 helped her team take a winning 2-0 lead in their three-match series in Sri Lanka while Kaur’s match-winning 54 not out off 35 balls in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Bangladesh has lifted her four places to 10th position.
In the latest update, that also considers performances in the second and third matches of the England-Australia series as well as all three matches of the West Indies versus Ireland series, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews is a significant gainer after being named ‘Player of the Series’ for contributions with both bat and ball.
- 7/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The National Film and Sound Archive is set to trial an on-demand platform for the first time for Naidoc Week with a curated program of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content. The Nsfa Player forms part of its strategy to make the national audio-visual collection more accessible across the country.
The post Nfsa to pilot on-demand platform for Naidoc Week appeared first on If Magazine.
The post Nfsa to pilot on-demand platform for Naidoc Week appeared first on If Magazine.
- 6/21/2023
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Amritsar, June 20 (Ians) On a dramatic day at the Final Round of Women’s Senior National Football Championships, Indian Railways stunned defending champions Manipur by a solitary goal while West Bengal defeated Maharashtra and Haryana overcame Himachal Pradesh in key matches on Tuesday.
The focus was on the clash between Railways and holders Manipur. Railways edged Manipur in a splendid 1-0 victory, here at the Guru Nanak Stadium.
The first-half strike from Manisa Panna was enough for the team to avenge their defeat in the previous year’s final of the tournament.
Railways’ defender Supriya Routroy was named the Player of the Match for her solid display at the back. The win means the two teams stand equal on points in Group B with two wins and a loss each.
Meanwhile, West Bengal completed a 5-0 rout of Maharashtra in a Group B game at the Gndu Main Ground on Tuesday.
The focus was on the clash between Railways and holders Manipur. Railways edged Manipur in a splendid 1-0 victory, here at the Guru Nanak Stadium.
The first-half strike from Manisa Panna was enough for the team to avenge their defeat in the previous year’s final of the tournament.
Railways’ defender Supriya Routroy was named the Player of the Match for her solid display at the back. The win means the two teams stand equal on points in Group B with two wins and a loss each.
Meanwhile, West Bengal completed a 5-0 rout of Maharashtra in a Group B game at the Gndu Main Ground on Tuesday.
- 6/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Five titles shortlisted in initiative to support rising UK filmmakers.
Five UK projects have been shortlisted for the first BMW Filmmaking Challenge, which aims to support aspiring filmmakers and uncover fresh perspectives in the industry.
The initiative was launched earlier this year by Bafta winner Michaela Coel as part of a partnership between BMW and the BFI, and the five teams were shortlisted from 400 applications, awarding each a £10,000 production budget, access to 8K camera equipment and mentoring from Coel.
The shorts are Blades, Daytimers, Rice Ball, Hen Do and We Collide.
The filmmakers have been tasked with bringing their stories...
Five UK projects have been shortlisted for the first BMW Filmmaking Challenge, which aims to support aspiring filmmakers and uncover fresh perspectives in the industry.
The initiative was launched earlier this year by Bafta winner Michaela Coel as part of a partnership between BMW and the BFI, and the five teams were shortlisted from 400 applications, awarding each a £10,000 production budget, access to 8K camera equipment and mentoring from Coel.
The shorts are Blades, Daytimers, Rice Ball, Hen Do and We Collide.
The filmmakers have been tasked with bringing their stories...
- 6/16/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Jaipur, June 9 (Ians) After making a winnig start, Rajasthan Patriots will lock horns with Delhi Panzers in their second game of the inaugural Premier Handball League at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, here on Saturday.
Rajasthan Patriots, the Krida Pvt Ltd own franchise, started their campaign in style as the opening clash of the league saw them emerge victorious against Maharashtra Ironmen.
The patriots’ thrilling 28-27 win over the Ironmen was powered by an impressive performance from the ‘Player of the Match’ Mohit Ghanghas, who also scored the winning goal for the hosts in the dying moments of the match.
Mohit was ably supported by his team mate Sahil Malik in registering the first win for the hosts in the opening clash of the Premier Handball League, with both of them scoring five goals each. Guarding the nets their captain, Atul Kumar, played a decisive role saving some crucial attempts from...
Rajasthan Patriots, the Krida Pvt Ltd own franchise, started their campaign in style as the opening clash of the league saw them emerge victorious against Maharashtra Ironmen.
The patriots’ thrilling 28-27 win over the Ironmen was powered by an impressive performance from the ‘Player of the Match’ Mohit Ghanghas, who also scored the winning goal for the hosts in the dying moments of the match.
Mohit was ably supported by his team mate Sahil Malik in registering the first win for the hosts in the opening clash of the Premier Handball League, with both of them scoring five goals each. Guarding the nets their captain, Atul Kumar, played a decisive role saving some crucial attempts from...
- 6/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 31 (Ians) Indian Super League (Isl) side Odisha Fc have secured the signature of Mumbai City Fc midfielder Ahmed Jahouh on a two-year deal, the club announced the signing through their social media handles on Wednesday.
With an impressive trophy cabinet that includes two Isl League Winners’ Shields (one with Fc Goa and another with Mumbai City Fc) as well as a Isl title (with Mumbai City Fc), Jahouh brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to the Odisha Fc squad.
Jahouh’s journey in the Isl began at Fc Goa, where he quickly established himself as one of the league’s finest midfielders. Under the tactical guidance of Sergio Lobera, renowned for his attacking brand of football, Jahouh’s skills thrived, and he became an indispensable part of Fc Goa’s success.
His exceptional passing range, vision, composure, and his contributions played a pivotal role...
With an impressive trophy cabinet that includes two Isl League Winners’ Shields (one with Fc Goa and another with Mumbai City Fc) as well as a Isl title (with Mumbai City Fc), Jahouh brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to the Odisha Fc squad.
Jahouh’s journey in the Isl began at Fc Goa, where he quickly established himself as one of the league’s finest midfielders. Under the tactical guidance of Sergio Lobera, renowned for his attacking brand of football, Jahouh’s skills thrived, and he became an indispensable part of Fc Goa’s success.
His exceptional passing range, vision, composure, and his contributions played a pivotal role...
- 5/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Paris, May 29 (Ians) Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe takes home the trophy — Ligue 1 Player of the Year — for the record fourth consecutive year.
Voted Ligue 1’s best player in 2019, 2021 and 2022, becomes the first player to win the trophy four seasons in a row.
After another exceptional season, the Paris Saint-Germain forward boasts 28 goals and 5 assists in the league.
“It’s a pleasure, I always wanted to win, to write my name into the league’s history. But even with all the ambition I have I didn’t expect to win so quickly,” Mbappe was quoted by France 24.
For the seventh consecutive year, a Paris Saint-Germain player has won the trophy for Player of the Year, following in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2016), Edinson Cavani (2017), Neymar Jr (2018) and Kylian Mbappe.
Nominated last season in the same category, Nuno Mendes was named Unfp 2023 Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
At just 20 years of age,...
Voted Ligue 1’s best player in 2019, 2021 and 2022, becomes the first player to win the trophy four seasons in a row.
After another exceptional season, the Paris Saint-Germain forward boasts 28 goals and 5 assists in the league.
“It’s a pleasure, I always wanted to win, to write my name into the league’s history. But even with all the ambition I have I didn’t expect to win so quickly,” Mbappe was quoted by France 24.
For the seventh consecutive year, a Paris Saint-Germain player has won the trophy for Player of the Year, following in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2016), Edinson Cavani (2017), Neymar Jr (2018) and Kylian Mbappe.
Nominated last season in the same category, Nuno Mendes was named Unfp 2023 Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
At just 20 years of age,...
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The unseasonably cold and rainy weather in Cannes this year didn’t put a damper on business, but the writers strike loomed like a storm cloud, threatening a deluge.
There were plenty of deals, big and small, in the Cannes Marché du Film, which drew more than 13,500 participants this year, an all-time record, exceeding pre-pandemic figures. As the market drew to a close, Netflix closed an eight-figure deal for North America for May December, the Todd Haynes-directed dramedy starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. The pickup, reportedly worth $11 million, is a domestic-only, non-global agreement, a setup that used to be rare but could become increasingly common as streamers tighten their focus on individual territories and local audiences. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are handling domestic rights for May December, with Rocket Science brokering international deals.
Sony did a major deal for Paddington in Peru, the third...
There were plenty of deals, big and small, in the Cannes Marché du Film, which drew more than 13,500 participants this year, an all-time record, exceeding pre-pandemic figures. As the market drew to a close, Netflix closed an eight-figure deal for North America for May December, the Todd Haynes-directed dramedy starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. The pickup, reportedly worth $11 million, is a domestic-only, non-global agreement, a setup that used to be rare but could become increasingly common as streamers tighten their focus on individual territories and local audiences. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are handling domestic rights for May December, with Rocket Science brokering international deals.
Sony did a major deal for Paddington in Peru, the third...
- 5/23/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to the animated feature They Shot the Piano Player from Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal, the duo behind Oscar nominee Chico & Rita. The plan is for an awards season release.
The company also acquired the rights for the film in Latin America, Scandinavia, India, the Middle East, Turkey, Southeast Asia (excluding Taiwan and South Korea) and for airlines within those territories
The Bossa Nova-themed animation is narrated by Jeff Goldblum and follows a New York music journalist, who goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of young Brazilian piano virtuoso Tenorio Jr. The rest of the synopsis reads: “A celebratory origin story of the world-renowned Latino musical movement Bossa Nova, the film captures a fleeting time bursting with creative freedom at a turning point in Latin American history in the ’60s and ’70s, just before the...
The company also acquired the rights for the film in Latin America, Scandinavia, India, the Middle East, Turkey, Southeast Asia (excluding Taiwan and South Korea) and for airlines within those territories
The Bossa Nova-themed animation is narrated by Jeff Goldblum and follows a New York music journalist, who goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of young Brazilian piano virtuoso Tenorio Jr. The rest of the synopsis reads: “A celebratory origin story of the world-renowned Latino musical movement Bossa Nova, the film captures a fleeting time bursting with creative freedom at a turning point in Latin American history in the ’60s and ’70s, just before the...
- 5/18/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ahmedabad, May 10 (Ians) In a top of the table clash from Group B, Sethu Madurai Fc and Kickstart Fc played out a goalless draw at the TransStadia in the Indian Women’s League, here on Wednesday.
The result preserved Sethu’s unbeaten run — while breaking their perfect record so far and also kept Kickstart’s five-match unbeaten streak alive. For the latter though, it came at the cost of dropping a place on the table.
Both sides were evenly matched throughout the match, both missing multiple opportunities to take the lead, and failing to apply the finishing touches. For Sethu Madurai, the result was all the more tougher to digest, the former champions were presented with far cleaner chances, only to be thwarted by an imperious Maibam Linthoigambi Devi in the Kickstart goal.
Linthoi was at her best in the 22nd minute, a defensive error from a Priyangka Devi cross...
The result preserved Sethu’s unbeaten run — while breaking their perfect record so far and also kept Kickstart’s five-match unbeaten streak alive. For the latter though, it came at the cost of dropping a place on the table.
Both sides were evenly matched throughout the match, both missing multiple opportunities to take the lead, and failing to apply the finishing touches. For Sethu Madurai, the result was all the more tougher to digest, the former champions were presented with far cleaner chances, only to be thwarted by an imperious Maibam Linthoigambi Devi in the Kickstart goal.
Linthoi was at her best in the 22nd minute, a defensive error from a Priyangka Devi cross...
- 5/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ahmedabad, May 6 (Ians) Gokulam Kerala Fc registered the biggest-ever win in an Indian Women’s Football League (Iwl) 2023 final-round game with a 14-1 thumping of Kahaani Fc at the Shahibaug Police Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
In other matches of the day, Misaka United shared the spoils with East Bengal, Mumbai Knights Fc returned to winning ways against Sports Odisha while Hops Fc registered a commanding win against Mata Rukmani Fc.
The day belonged to two-time defending champions Gokulam Kerala, who registered a thumping victory.
After seeing their record 21-match winning streak come to an end with a goalless draw against Misaka United on Thursday, Gokulam Kerala were again shocked when Kahaani took an early lead courtesy of a Ranjana Chanu own goal.
But after Sandhiya Ranganathan equalised in the 18th minute, there was no stopping the Malabarians. Goals from league top-scorer Sabitra Bhandari, Shilky Devi and Indhumathi Kathiresan put Gokulam 4-1 up at half-time.
In other matches of the day, Misaka United shared the spoils with East Bengal, Mumbai Knights Fc returned to winning ways against Sports Odisha while Hops Fc registered a commanding win against Mata Rukmani Fc.
The day belonged to two-time defending champions Gokulam Kerala, who registered a thumping victory.
After seeing their record 21-match winning streak come to an end with a goalless draw against Misaka United on Thursday, Gokulam Kerala were again shocked when Kahaani took an early lead courtesy of a Ranjana Chanu own goal.
But after Sandhiya Ranganathan equalised in the 18th minute, there was no stopping the Malabarians. Goals from league top-scorer Sabitra Bhandari, Shilky Devi and Indhumathi Kathiresan put Gokulam 4-1 up at half-time.
- 5/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens confirmed they got married on Saturday, taking to social media to post a series of photos of their special day.
Biles, 26, who had been keeping her friends and followers updated throughout her bridal journey, sharing photos of Owens’ proposal to her, her bridal shower, as well as a selfie with their marriage license, posted a series of romantic photos of her courthouse wedding, writing “I do officially owens .”
In the 2.3 million liked the Instagram post, the pair can be seen walking out of the courthouse, with the Houston Texans player, 27, holding his fist in the air and the blushing gold medallist holding her bouquet. The photos show a smiling Biles and Owens exchanging vows, sharing a romantic kiss, and walking down the stairs of the courthouse. Biles wore a beautiful tiered white gown while Owens opted for a tan suit and...
Biles, 26, who had been keeping her friends and followers updated throughout her bridal journey, sharing photos of Owens’ proposal to her, her bridal shower, as well as a selfie with their marriage license, posted a series of romantic photos of her courthouse wedding, writing “I do officially owens .”
In the 2.3 million liked the Instagram post, the pair can be seen walking out of the courthouse, with the Houston Texans player, 27, holding his fist in the air and the blushing gold medallist holding her bouquet. The photos show a smiling Biles and Owens exchanging vows, sharing a romantic kiss, and walking down the stairs of the courthouse. Biles wore a beautiful tiered white gown while Owens opted for a tan suit and...
- 4/24/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
The Super Mario Bros Movie. From the title you probably already know if you're inclined to see it, and in truth I've not angle enough to persuade you otherwise. It's flat, not quite lifeless, more two-dimensional than many of the videogames it borrows from. It's saved not with a memory card but a single performance, but that's not enough to make it worth recommending as the same skills are on display in other, more entertaining, fare.
The 1993 outing (Super Mario Bros.) is two words shorter and 12 minutes longer and a glorious, trippy, failure. It adds more to the weird canon of Nintendo movies than this one does, as do corporate hagiography Tetris and 1989's The Wizard. In and among this film's numerous references to other pictures I found myself thinking of another videogame movie, the weird recursive exercise in nostalgia that was Ready Player One.
If you want a...
The 1993 outing (Super Mario Bros.) is two words shorter and 12 minutes longer and a glorious, trippy, failure. It adds more to the weird canon of Nintendo movies than this one does, as do corporate hagiography Tetris and 1989's The Wizard. In and among this film's numerous references to other pictures I found myself thinking of another videogame movie, the weird recursive exercise in nostalgia that was Ready Player One.
If you want a...
- 4/18/2023
- by Andrew Robertson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Yoto, the interactive audio platform for kids and creator of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, has announced the launch of Apm Studios’ children’s podcasts, which will be available in the Yoto App. The complete collection of children’s podcasts from Apm Studios will be available to the entire Yoto community for free, indicating an important step forward for both Yoto and Apm Studios in making the content accessible to a wider audience.
In addition to the new Apm Studios podcasts, the Yoto App is filled with free audio and features for family life, including over 30 podcasts. The Yoto App gives families the freedom to access and enjoy audio whenever and wherever they like, without the need to use a physical card, and with content updated every month, children and families will always have something new to discover.
“As two brand leaders in the children’s audio space,...
In addition to the new Apm Studios podcasts, the Yoto App is filled with free audio and features for family life, including over 30 podcasts. The Yoto App gives families the freedom to access and enjoy audio whenever and wherever they like, without the need to use a physical card, and with content updated every month, children and families will always have something new to discover.
“As two brand leaders in the children’s audio space,...
- 4/12/2023
- Podnews.net
Guwahati, April 6 (Ians) After losing the final over thriller to Punjab Kings (Pbks) by five runs, Rajasthan Royals (Rr) skipper Sanju Samson said that the team did well to get close to win but fell short of just one hit for the win.
Chasing a huge 198-run target, the Royals had managed 57 in the powerplay, although they lost three wickets while doing so. Sanju stood tall and took the attack to the opposition in his style and played a crucial 42-run knock off 25 balls.
Outcome of the match “Yes I think it’s very important in games like this, where the momentum shifts away from you. We started off really well, we finished the powerplay really well. I think in the middle (overs) we were expecting us to get those boundaries here and there.
“They bowled really well, two, three tight overs together. That’s where the momentum went a bit down.
Chasing a huge 198-run target, the Royals had managed 57 in the powerplay, although they lost three wickets while doing so. Sanju stood tall and took the attack to the opposition in his style and played a crucial 42-run knock off 25 balls.
Outcome of the match “Yes I think it’s very important in games like this, where the momentum shifts away from you. We started off really well, we finished the powerplay really well. I think in the middle (overs) we were expecting us to get those boundaries here and there.
“They bowled really well, two, three tight overs together. That’s where the momentum went a bit down.
- 4/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
On The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester is a member of the wealthy and prominent Forrester family. While the character has remained a staple on the soap for three decades, the face of Ridge Forrester has changed a handful of times over the years.
Here’s a look at all the actors who have portrayed Ridge Forrester throughout the decades.
Thorsten Kaye has big shoes to fill when it comes to Ridge Forrester (2013-present) Thorsten Kaye on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ | CBS Photo Archive/Contributor
Actor Thorsten Kaye is no stranger to the soap world. Even before landing the role of Ridge Forrester in 2013, Kaye was already a soap legend.
According to IMDb, the 57-year-old actor began his soap career in 1995 after landing the role of Patrick Thornhart on One Life to Live. Kaye maintained his role as Patrick Thornhart until 1997 and was even nominated for a Soap...
Here’s a look at all the actors who have portrayed Ridge Forrester throughout the decades.
Thorsten Kaye has big shoes to fill when it comes to Ridge Forrester (2013-present) Thorsten Kaye on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ | CBS Photo Archive/Contributor
Actor Thorsten Kaye is no stranger to the soap world. Even before landing the role of Ridge Forrester in 2013, Kaye was already a soap legend.
According to IMDb, the 57-year-old actor began his soap career in 1995 after landing the role of Patrick Thornhart on One Life to Live. Kaye maintained his role as Patrick Thornhart until 1997 and was even nominated for a Soap...
- 4/3/2023
- by Danielle Gibson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dubai, March 22 (IANs) India pacer Mohammed Siraj lost the top spot to Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood among the bowlers in Odi cricket in the latest International Cricket Council (Icc) Player Rankings, released on Wednesday.
Siraj copped the brunt of the attack by Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head during the second match of his side’s Odi series against Australia and as a result, has lost his place at the top of the rankings for Odi bowlers and slipped behind Hazlewood and New Zealand’s Trent Boult to be placed at third spot with 702 rating points.
Hazlewood (713 points), whose career-best second position was attained for the first time in June 2017 and which he had kept since August 2022, has become the No. 1 in ODIs for the first time.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s eight wickets in the two matches against India saw him placed in joint-third position with Siraj.
In the batters list,...
Siraj copped the brunt of the attack by Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head during the second match of his side’s Odi series against Australia and as a result, has lost his place at the top of the rankings for Odi bowlers and slipped behind Hazlewood and New Zealand’s Trent Boult to be placed at third spot with 702 rating points.
Hazlewood (713 points), whose career-best second position was attained for the first time in June 2017 and which he had kept since August 2022, has become the No. 1 in ODIs for the first time.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s eight wickets in the two matches against India saw him placed in joint-third position with Siraj.
In the batters list,...
- 3/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) raised $925,000 to help fuel the organization’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing during the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Presented by City National Bank, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Aptly themed “Rise Up,” the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ featured red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Andra Day.
As the evening celebrated the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) — recipients of the Dream Builder Award — expressed gratitude and appreciation for their role in helping Habitat empower families and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership.
“You know we have the best job in the world,” said Drew. “There’s nothing better than that...
Aptly themed “Rise Up,” the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ featured red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Andra Day.
As the evening celebrated the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) — recipients of the Dream Builder Award — expressed gratitude and appreciation for their role in helping Habitat empower families and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership.
“You know we have the best job in the world,” said Drew. “There’s nothing better than that...
- 3/21/2023
- Look to the Stars
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