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Justin Lin is no stranger to making movies built around spectacle. After all, he directed more Fast & Furious movies than any director working today before stepping away from the franchise (twice). He returns to something much smaller scale after his “Fast X” exit with “Last Days,” a narrative feature based on the true story of American missionary John Allen Chau, who visited and was killed by the isolated Indigenous Sentinelese people on their island off the coast of India after he tried to convert them. While this project seems like it could provide a fresh start for Lin and a return to his roots — he launched his career at Sundance with the indie drama “Better Luck Tomorrow” — it ultimately falls flat.

Unfortunately, instead of using the opportunity to offer up a nuanced, more incisive portrait of the man beyond the headlines, “Last Days” is a film that is so contrived,...

One of the best performances of Kristen Stewart's career is coming to Netflix next month. Though her breakout roles came in David Fincher's Panic Room, Zathura: A Space Adventure, and Into the Wild, Stewart has been synonymous with Bella Swan and The Twilight Saga for much of her career, starring in the five franchise films from 2008 to 2012. In those five films, Stewart's performance as Bella was widely panned, which led to her being unfairly labeled as an emotionless actress.

After starring in another big-budget production, 2012's Snow White and the Huntsman, Stewart shifted her focus to indie projects and, just like her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, reinvented herself as an actor. During the remainder of the 2010s, Stewart starred in the dramas Camp X-Ray, Still Alice, and Equals, but began garnering critical acclaim for her collaborations with director Olivier Assayas in Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper.

Tracker has experienced much success in 2024, but its most-watched episode in its two seasons may surprise fans. The CBS action drama TV series, created by Ben H. Winters, is based on Jeffery Deaver's 2019 novel The Never Game, following Colter Shaw. Colter is an expert survivalist who uses his tracking skills to (usually) find people in exchange for money as a rewardist. However, Colter's complicated past also often comes back to haunt him in Tracker.

Tracker season 2 returns with episode 9 on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 8 pm Et on CBS. While waiting, fans can catch up on all the show's aired episodes on Paramount+.

Throughout the 20-plus episodes of Tracker, Colter has solved many mysteries and faced several dangers. From finding a missing prized racehorse to continuously trying and failing to learn the truth behind his father's death, Hartley's character has experienced a lot in the CBS action drama series. However,...

Sean Penn arrived at the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival to receive a prestigious tribute, bringing with him a characteristically unfiltered perspective on the film industry, global politics, and the looming presence of artificial intelligence. Speaking candidly to an international press corps on Tuesday, the two-time Oscar-winning actor and director, offered insights that blend his trademark social activism with a nuanced view of contemporary challenges.

Continue reading Sean Penn Says The Oscars Have Shown “Extraordinary Cowardice” To Artistic Expression & Reflects On Cinema at The Playlist.

Having starred in films like Panic Room and Into the Wild, Kristen Stewart was already an established actress when she landed her role in the Twilight Saga. However, it goes without saying that Stewart became an international icon alongside her co-star Robert Pattinson, following their respective roles as Bella and Edward in the vampire romance movies.

Kristen Stewart in Twilight | image: Summit Entertainment

Surprisingly, Kristen Stewart was filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke’s first choice of actor, when she decided to helm the film series. Going through Stephenie Meyer’s story, Hardwicke had apparently envisioned Stewart in the role of Bella, way before she began auditioning actors for other important roles. So, buckle up for a dive into the brooding vampire romance, to unravel more about Stewart’s casting.

How did 18-Year-Old Kristen Stewart Land Her Twilight Role?

Way before the Twilight films hit the big screen and became a pop culture phenomenon,...

Alongside Kevin James, the cast of the 2011 comedy, Zookeeper, sees many high-profile celebrities help make it a memorable fantasy movie as they voice several of its anthropomorphic animals. James stars as the titular hero, who is considering a career switch as he feels thats the only way he can improve his chances at finding love. The news comes as a shock to his animal friends, and the zoo creatures try and set him up with someone else to convince him to stay. Zookeeper didnt fare well with most critics but is still worth a watch for family-friendly comedy fans.

What is worth noting about the Zookeeper cast is the stellar voice cast behind the animals and the actual animals themselves. The movie features some iconic animal performers, like Crystal the Monkey who provides the physical likeness for the tufted capuchin Donald, and the late Bart the Bear 2 who plays the grizzly bear Jerome.

Correction: An early version of this article indicated that Studiocanal had acquired global rights to 11 River Road Entertainment, but Searchlight holds domestic U.S. and Canada rights to “12 Years a Slave” and U.S. and U.K. rights to “The Tree of Life.”

Studiocanal and River Road Entertainment have announced an exclusive international distribution deal for 11 celebrated films, including Steve McQueen’s Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave,” Terrence Malick’s Palme d’Or-winning “The Tree of Life” and Sean Penn’s critically acclaimed “Into the Wild.”

The partnership brings together Europe’s leading production and distribution house, Studiocanal, and the American independent film production giant, River Road Entertainment, in a multi-territory arrangement covering TV, SVOD, theatrical and other media platforms.

Under the agreement, Studiocanal will distribute nine feature films and two documentaries, a roster of prestigious titles that have collectively earned over $440 million at the global box office.

Juliette Hochart,...

Personal growth is a crucial part of the student experience. While academic success often takes the forefront, personal development is equally important in shaping individuals’ futures. One of the most accessible ways for students to gain valuable life lessons is through cinema. Certain films carry powerful messages about resilience, ambition, and self-discovery—traits that can significantly benefit students on their journey to adulthood. Below are five films every student should watch to inspire personal growth and new perspectives.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The Pursuit of Happyness tells the moving story of Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith, who battles homelessness while caring for his young son. Through relentless determination and hard work, Gardner ultimately secures a better future for his family, highlighting the themes of perseverance and self-belief. This film is an essential watch for students, as it demonstrates that even in the most challenging times, it’s possible to rise above adversity.

Despite becoming the fan-favorite actor following his highly anticipated role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise, Robert Pattinson has been an outspoken critic of Stephenie Meyer’s story. From time to time, the actor has openly expressed his love-hate relationship with the films—given his gratitude towards the franchise for catapulting his career, while simultaneously bashing the plot.

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight | image: Summit Entertainment

During one such interview with Jennifer Lopez on Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Robert Pattinson subtly criticized the Twilight franchise, while mentioning what drew him closer to the project. Highlighting the romantic part of the novels, while comparing its cultural phenomenon with another romantic novel/film adaptation, Pattinson bashed the franchise like never before.

Robert Pattinson Recalled Why He was Interested in Joining Twilight

Although Robert Pattinson has harbored a bizarre relationship with his uber-successful Twilight franchise and has claimed...

Hulu’s adaptation of Little Fires Everywhere premiered at the very beginning of the 2020 Covid lockdown, and although it was nominated for several big Emmys that fall, the miniseries has become very fuzzy in my memory. One thing I do remember, however, is that in selecting the daughters of Reese Witherspoon’s character, the casting team found a pair of young actresses — Jade Pettyjohn and Megan Stott — who absolutely bore an uncanny resemblance to Reese Witherspoon.

Actually, I’d forgotten even that detail before sitting down to watch the new Netflix drama Penelope and immediately recognizing Stott — in large part because, if you’re going to make what is essentially an eight-part YA version of Wild, selecting a certifiable Reese Witherspoon doppelgänger as your lead makes a lot of sense.

Presumably, it isn’t wholly a coincidence. Penelope was created by Mark Duplass, who co-stars with Witherspoon on The Morning Show,...

Would you gain 100 pounds in the hopes of landing a role?

That was the career conundrum faced by Emile Hirsch, who joined THR‘s It Happened in Hollywood podcast to relive the making of his 2007 breakout film, Into the Wild.

But another film — a planned biopic of comedian John Belushi, in which Hirsch was chosen to play the early Saturday Night Live star — came up in conversation.

In 2013, Hirsch became attached to the lead role in the indie biopic. The funding never came together, and the project fell apart.

“I was a little bit torn [about signing on],” Hirsch, 39, recalls. “I had a conversation with the director at one point, and he was talking about the weight gain. This is how stupid this guy was: He was like, ‘Just gain the weight and then we’ll make the movie.’

“And I’m like, ‘Gain the weight and then we’ll make the movie?...

CBS’s Tracker returns for its second season on October 13, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt. Season two episode one, “Out of the Past,” was directed by Ken Olin from a script by Elwood Reid and finds Colter heading to Arkansas to search for a missing family.

Justin Hartley leads the cast as Colter Shaw, Fiona Rene is back as Reenie, Abby McEnany reprises her role as Velma, and Eric Graise stars as Bobby. Robin Weigert, who portrayed Teddi Bruin, is not returning for the new season.

“Out of the Past” Plot: While investigating the strange disappearance of a missing family whose car was found abandoned on the side of the road in the backwoods of Arkansas, Colter makes a shocking discovery about the mother’s past that leads him into the world of organized crime. Also, Reenie opens up her new law firm and enlists Velma’s help in setting up shop.

Exclusive: The Into the Wild actor is starring in the indie horror movie Woozy which starts shooting this month in New Jersey. Emile Hirsch will star in the Joey Bicicchi directed and written feature, which reps the filmmaker’s feature directorial debut.

Woozy is billed as a movie that tells of unhealthy coping mechanisms and the battle against fears, depression, phobias, and delusions. Hirsch plays Dusty, who has deliberately structured his life, through meditation, yoga, boxing, nutrition, and hygiene, to create a clean and safe environment. What happens when Dusty’s flawless system fails? Woozy appears – a horrifying apparition who torments Dusty.

Keith Kjarval is producing through his Unified Pictures label. Lalit Bhatnagar (One Amazing Thing) through his Imagination Infinite production company and Gary Michael Schultz are also set as producers on the...

Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn has excelled in a number of fields, including acting, writing and directing. But it’s his career as a performer that has brought him the most acclaim. Let’s take a look back at 15 of his greatest films as an actor, ranked worst to best.

Penn entered the Oscar race for the first time with his performance as a death row inmate in Tim Robbins’s “Dead Man Walking” (1995), for which he competed in Best Actor. Subsequent lead nominations as a jazz guitarist in Woody Allen’s “Sweet and Lowdown” (1999) and a mentally handicapped father in “I Am Sam” (2001) quickly followed.

He hit the Oscar jackpot with Clint Eastwood’s “Mystic River” (2003), which cast him as a criminal grieving the murder of his daughter. Just five years later, he returned to the winner’s circle with his lead role in “Milk” (2008), Gus Van Sant’s...

Sean Penn rarely grants interviews — he and the press haven’t always gotten along, to say the least — but last week, at his home in Malibu, the venerated actor and filmmaker sat down with The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast for an in-depth conversation about his life, career and most recent project, Daddio, an indie, released last Friday, of which he is particularly proud.

Seated in a small, light-filled room that he recently re-designed himself, the walls of which are covered with photos of his late parents, his two children and himself alongside many of world figures he has encountered in his travels as an activist, Penn, sporting a shock of white hair, puffed on cigarettes, spoke softly and was far warmer than his reputation would suggest he’d be. At 63, thrice divorced and currently single, he seems to have found a measure of peace — at least when one...

Kevin Costner’s magnum opus, Horizon: An American Saga, features a star studded cast. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kevin Costner’s magnum opus, Horizon: An American Saga, is finally ready to hit the screens. The epic Western film series comprises four parts, with the first one, Chapter 1, releasing in theaters on June 28th, 2024.

The movie, co-written, directed, produced by, and starring Kevin Costner, tells the tale of the expansion of the American West before and after the Civil War. Apart from Costner, several other big names are also going to be seen in the project. Here is the complete cast and character guide of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.

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Yellowstone star Kevin Costner plays the lead role of Hayes Ellison, a loner and reclusive man with sharp survival skills, who often finds himself in dangerous situations.

In the early moments of the 2007 movie Into the Wild, Emile Hirsch, in the role of 24-year-old adventurer Christopher McCandless, is walking alone in knee-deep snow when he stumbles upon an astounding sight, what McCandless would come to call “the magic bus.” The rusty, green-and-white Fairbanks City Transit System bus, abandoned in a remote area of central Alaska, would become McCandless’ makeshift shelter in the wilderness for over 100 days, the site of his death by starvation in the summer of 1992 and, eventually, a dangerous destination for hikers looking to replicate McCandless’ journey.

Today the bus, which became a global symbol of restless travelers in the wake of Jon Krakauer’s best-selling 1996 book about McCandless and the subsequent Sean Penn-directed movie, is no longer in the backcountry. In June of 2020, for reasons of public safety, the state of Alaska lifted the 1946 International Harvester K-5 out of the wild with a...

Two works from the early queer literary canon will see audiobook release this June, narrated by actor Emile Hirsch.

Both were authored by Fritz Peters, an overlooked trailblazer in the 1950s who wrote frank and intimate depictions of homosexuality, spirituality and mental health struggles. The books are the novel “Finistère” and the memoir “Boyhood With Gurdjieff,” hitting audio platforms in time for global pride celebrations.

The recordings mark Hirsch’s first in the space, save voicing a character in “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans,” the animated film from Guillermo del Toro. Known for films like “Into the Wild” and “Milk,” he will next appear in the holocaust film “‘Bau, Artist at War.”

Despite selling big in his time, Peters’ catalogue had fallen into relative obscurity compared to literati peers like Gore Vidal, Henry Miller and Eudora Welty. Production company Hirsch Giovanni acquired the author’s complete works two years ago and serve as re-release publishers.

Kristen Stewart returns to the vampire genre with "Flesh of the Gods". "Flesh of the Gods" sets a new tone with seductive and intriguing vampires, contrasting the laughable Twilight vampires. The movie's release may benefit from comparisons to Twilight, offering Stewart a chance to shine in a new light.

Kristen Stewart is going back to the vampire genre with a new movie that sounds like the perfect anti-Twilight needed in 2024. Kristen Stewarts acting career began in the early 2000s, and the role that got her wide recognition was Sarah Altman in David Finchers Panic Room, alongside Jodie Foster. After appearing in movies like Zathura: A Space Adventure, The Messengers, Into the Wild, and Jumper, Stewart's big break arrived in 2008 when she was cast as Bella Swan in the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyers debut novel Twilight.

Stewart played mortal teenager Bella Swan, who, after moving to Forks, Washington, with her father,...

One of the year’s most anticipated films will be on sale for independent buyers at the upcoming Cannes market. We can bring you news that French sales company Goodfellas has boarded Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis ahead of the movie’s world premiere in Competition at the festival.

Also confirmed today is the film’s French deal with Le Pacte and the involvement of longtime Coppola collaborator Paul Rassam.

Speculation has been rife around rollout plans for the $120M self-financed epic ever since Coppola showed it for the first time to buyers at L.A.’s Universal CityWalk Imax Theater at the end of March, with the screening followed shortly after by news of its Cannes selection.

Adam Driver stars as an idealistic architect attempting to rebuild New York as an American Utopia, with the ensemble cast also featuring Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia Labeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voigt,...

Wind River and the Twilight Saga's Gil Birmingham joins the stellar cast of Tracker Episode 10. 

Episode 10, "Into the Wild," brings Colter (quite literally) into the Idaho wilderness as he attempts to track down three individuals whose plane was last seen taking off during bad weather. The client is also a friend of Reenie's father. 

Tracker Episode 10 premiered on CBS on April 28. 

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Hey, "Tracker" fans. We're back in your faces to deliver up another new spoiler session for you guys. In this one, we're going to take a look at what's going down in Tracker's next, new episode 10 of its premiere season 1, which is scheduled to arrive tonight, April 28, 2024. We were able to dig up an official teaser description for one of episode 10's main storylines via CBS' official episode 10 press release synopsis. So, we're going to jump straight into it right now. Let's go. To start, there's an official title for this new episode 10 of Tracker season 1. The writers decided to go with the name, "Into The Wild" for this one. It sounds like episode 10 will feature some more very interesting, action-filled, suspenseful, intense and dramatic scenes. In this new episode 10, a mission to track down some missing children and friends will be the main focus of this storyline that CBS chose to give up.

Tracker feels like it barely started, but Justin Hartley’s hit CBS series is down to the final four episodes of Season 1. With each episode, there promises to be a lot of surprises and peeling of the layers of Colter Shaw’s fascinating life. Episode 10 entitled “Into The Wild” shows Colter going deep into the wilderness. In addition, one of the guest stars in this episode is from the hit Paramount series Yellowstone.

Here is more on “Into The Wild.”

Tracker Pictured: Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw. Photo: Darko Sikman/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What Is Tracker Episode ‘Into The Wild’ About?

In the Tracker Season 1, Episode 10 entitled “Into The Wild,” Colter Shaw has to use all of his skills. What happens in this episode? According to Carter Matt, “Colter journeys into the wilderness of Idaho to help track down the owner of an aerial outfitting company’s missing adult children,...

Get ready for a thrilling adventure with Colter in Season 1 Episode 10 of “Tracker” titled “Into the Wild,” airing this Sunday at 9:00 Pm on CBS. In this action-packed installment, viewers will join Colter as he embarks on a daring journey into the untamed wilderness of Idaho.

The episode centers around Colter’s mission to track down the missing adult children of an aerial outfitting company owner. Last seen boarding a plane during treacherous weather conditions, the stakes couldn’t be higher as Colter races against time to locate the missing individuals and bring them safely home.

With his expert tracking skills and unwavering determination, Colter navigates through rugged terrain and unpredictable elements in search of clues that will lead him to the whereabouts of the lost party. Along the way, he encounters challenges and dangers that test his resolve, making for a gripping and suspenseful storyline.

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Tracker fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 1 Episode 10 episode titled Into the Wild!

Find out everything you need to know about the Into the Wild episode of Tracker, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Tracker Into the Wild Season 1 Episode 10 Preview

Prepare for an exhilarating adventure in the upcoming episode of “Tracker” titled “Into the Wild,” airing on CBS at 9:00 Pm on April 28, 2024. In this thrilling installment, viewers will join Colter as he embarks on a daring journey into the untamed wilderness of Idaho.

As the story unfolds, Colter takes on the challenging task of tracking down the missing adult children and friends of Reenie’s father. These individuals were last seen boarding a plane during treacherous weather conditions, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and mystery.

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Tracker Spoilers April 28, 2024: The next week’s episode of Tracker, the series starring Justin Hartley, is titled Into the Wild. In this episode, Colter journeys into the wilderness of Idaho to help track down the owner of an aerial outfitting company’s missing adult children, and friends of […]

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Kristen Stewart became widely known after starring as Jodie Foster’s daughter in the 2002 thriller ‘Panic Room.’ But it was her role as Bella Swan in the ‘Twilight’ series, starting in 2008, that made her a global star. The success of ‘Twilight’ boosted her career and made her one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.

Before ‘Twilight,’ Stewart appeared in indie films like ‘Speak’ and ‘Into the Wild,’ which shaped her career trajectory. While she’s been in various movie projects, including both big and small productions, she hasn’t been part of a superhero film, particularly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This was something she talked about on the ‘Not Skinny but Not Fat Podcast.’

Kristen opened her commentary on making superhero movies with “sounds like a fucking nightmare, actually“

When host Amanda Hirsch proposed Kristen Stewart as a potential Mary Jane “Mj” Watson for the Spider-Man movie, Stewart expressed...

Kristen Stewart gained widespread recognition for her role as Jodie Foster’s daughter in the 2002 thriller ‘Panic Room.’ However, it was her portrayal of Bella Swan in the ‘Twilight’ film series, starting in 2008, that catapulted her to international fame. The success of ‘Twilight’ made her one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.

Even before ‘Twilight’ Stewart took part in several indie projects such as ‘Speak’ and ‘Into the Wild,’ it was these early roles that somehow determined the rest of her career. While we did see her in big and small productions, we’ve never seen Stewart in a superhero movie, especially MCU, and this is something she discussed on ‘Not Skinny but Not Fat Podcast’.

Kristen opened her commentary on making superhero movies with “sounds like a fucking nightmare, actually“

When host Amanda Hirsch suggested Kristen Stewart could play Mary Jane “Mj” Watson from the Spider-Man comic, Stewart...

Kristen Stewart has been in the limelight since her pre-teen after gaining recognition as Jodie Foster’s on-screen daughter in Panic Room (2002). After working on the big screen for a while, she garnered global prominence for her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga. While she cemented herself as one of Hollywood’s most recognized actresses, she is just another girl who also has a crush on other celebrities including DC actress, Amy Adams.

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan in a still from Twilight

Amy Adams played the role of Lois Lane opposite Henry Cavill’s Superman in Man of Steel (2013). However, both actresses worked together in the 2012 film, On the Road which is how the former got to know the latter.

Kristen Stewart Had a Crush on DC Actress, Amy Adams

Adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s iconic novel of the same name, the 2012 film, On the Road revolves...

Mexican supervising sound editor Martín Hernández, who was Oscar-nominated for Best Sound Editing for Birdman and The Revenant in 2014 and 2015 respectively, says the category is wide open this year due to the variety of movies in the running.

Features nominated in the category span The Zone of Interest, Oppenheimer and Maestro as well as surprise short list entries The Creator and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

“Isn’t that unfair? I mean, they’re so different and the work in every one of them is equally good. That’s gonna be tough,” Hernández told Deadline in a one-on-one at the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra event in Qatar this week.

Hernández, who has been a voting member of the Academy since 2015, refrained from saying anything else about the films in the running for the Best Sound trophy on Sunday for fear of breaking the org’s rules for voters.

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In the fourth season of Modern Family, Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire (Julie Bowen) pack up Haley's (Sarah Hyland) things and move her to college. It was a big day for the Dunphy clan because no one imagined Haley would make it there. Modern Family had followed the Dunphy family since Haley was a freshman in high school, watching the kids grow up alongside their extended family's shenanigans. Part of watching the younger characters grow up was seeing education milestones, like Haley leaving for college, play out.

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You wanna get nuts? C’mon, let’s get nuts. Through no fault of his own, Michael Keaton’s fun, nostalgic return as Batman had imploded when The Flash would debut to disaster and his follow-up in Batgirl would equally become infamous by getting shelved and locked away. Keaton is bouncing back in a big way with his second directorial effort, Knox Goes Away. Keaton’s directorial debut came in 2008 with the crime thriller, The Merry Gentleman. The trailer for Knox Goes Away has dropped courtesy of Saban Films and features a quote from our own Chris Bumbray, which was also featured on the poster, which says Keaton gives “A career-best performance.”

Knox Goes Away revolves around a contract killer who, after being diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. But to do so,...

Shortly after Warner Bros. Pictures summoned the official title and release date for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel, in which Michael Keaton returns as the Ghost with the Most, the release date for Keaton’s Knox Goes Away is here! The thriller marks Keaton’s second time as the director of a feature-length film. He also stars in the project opposite Al Pacino, James Marsden, and Marcia Gay Harden, with Ray McKinnon, Suzy Nakamura, Lela Loren, Dennis Dugan, Jonna Kulig, and more. Saban Films has set a release date of March 15 for Knox Goes Away after the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year.

Knox Goes Away revolves around a contract killer who, after being diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. But to do so, he must race against...

What should we make of the “Barbie” blowup?

After the candy-coated phenom debuted last summer to glowing reviews and box office glory, it seemed like a certifiable Oscar juggernaut. Last week as the Academy Award nominations were unveiled, “Barbie” scored a perfectly respectable eight nominations. However, voters overlooked director Greta Gerwig and lead actress Margot Robbie in their respective categories, sparking a social media backlash that threatens to overshadow the awards. It’s disappointing that Gerwig and Robbie’s outstanding work didn’t make the cut, but some perspective is important here. If you’ve only been getting your Oscar analysis from TikTok and X, you’d be forgiven for thinking “Barbie” was completely shut out.

Clearly that wasn’t the case. On one hand, I get the outrage. Female filmmakers still face an uphill climb when it comes to getting jobs and recognition. After all, only eight women have...

Jena Malone is opening up about Kristen Stewart.

The 39-year-old actress plays the sister of the 33-year-old Twilight alum’s character, who falls for a bodybuilder in Love Lies Bleeding, a violent romance thriller that premiered over the weekend at Sundance Film Festival.

Jena spoke to Variety about how they formed their sisterly bond.

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“We tackled each other a lot. It was very tactile…I think you can just tell when you meet someone,” she said. “We have a kindred spirit.”

The two co-starred in 2007′s Into the Wild together as well.

“I’m just so incredibly moved by the film. I think it is so beautiful and powerful to see with this incredible audience, and it was the best script I ever read, hands down,” she added of the experience of the movie premiere at Sundance.

Kristen Stewart also revealed whether she still...

“Sundance is the fucking shit. I love being here.”

So said Kristen Stewart in closing her acceptance speech Thursday night after receiving a Visionary Award from the Sundance Film Festival. It was a mic drop moment if there ever was one, and it was timed perfectly, arriving during the Sundance Institute’s fundraising gala that served as a starry kickoff for this year’s edition. The official title of the event is the Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire, and it went down at the DeJoria Center in nearby Kamas, Utah.

At 33 years old, Stewart is already a Sundance veteran who has had 10 films screen at the festival over the years, and she’s back this year with two more: Sam and Andy Zuchero’s Love Me opposite Steven Yeun, and Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding. The Chanel muse, wearing a two-piece suit by the French fashion house,...

Legendary wildlife host Jack “Jungle Jack” Hanna’s TV franchise library, including 400 episodes of “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild” and “Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown” has been acquired by Hearst Media Production Group.

Hearst is the longtime distributor of Hanna’s series, previously owned by Into The Wild, LLC, and already held ownership of “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures” and in 2021 launched the Jack Hanna Channel, a Fast channel showcasing hundreds of episodes of Hanna’s adventures in the wild.

Financial terms of the deal to acquire the libraries for “Into the Wild” and “Wild Countdown” were not disclosed.

Nominated for 15 Emmys and winning five, Hanna’s decades-long career in wildlife programming spurred from his background as a conservationist and his position at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. A frequent TV guest of David Letterman, Hanna’s also authored several books, won many awards, and received multiple honorary doctorates.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa swaps a trident for silk pyjamas as he joins the list of celebrities reading a CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Jason Momoa is following in the footsteps of Tom Hardy and joins the growing roster of celebrity readers for CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Momoa will be appearing on TV screens across the UK in black silk pyjamas and reading Tiddler by Julia Donaldson to the kiddos – and probably a few parents, too.

“One of my favourite books that I read to my children as they were growing up was The Gruffalo, so I am very happy to read another amazing story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler for a CBeebies Bedtime Story,” Momoa said of his stint on the popular children’s programme.

It’s a big week for CBeebies Bedtime Stories with a high profile list of readers. Tom Hardy kicks things off with a reading of Tisha...

Emile Hirsch, the actor who rose to fame with movies like The Girl Next Door, and Into the Wild, has been missing in action over the past few years. Well, he has been making some films, but they are not as good as the ones I just mentioned. Hirsch acts like Leonardo DiCaprio, and I have seen the news that they are friends, so there should be no problem. But DiCaprio should avoid seeing Hirsch’s new film Walden, where it looks like he is doing a DiCaprio impression, almost mocking his intense look and insulting his intelligence. Walden is a story about Walden Dean, a devout Christian and a stenographer at the Georgia District Court who works under Judge Boyle. Walden gets news that he is suffering from a brain tumor, and this sparks a change in his mundane life, and he resolves to kill all those who he thinks have escaped justice.

Jennifer Lawrence and Brie Larson auditioned for the role of Bella in Twilight, but director Catherine Hardwicke was so focused on Kristen Stewart that she can't actually remember them. Hardwicke had her eyes set on Stewart early on and thought she was perfect for the role after meeting her, believing Stewart would bring the right amount of angst and never overact. While Larson and Lawrence may have added a more serious dramatic angle to Twilight, Hardwicke believed Stewart's understated style and composure made Bella Swan into the alluring character she is known as today.

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke discloses her reaction to two major actresses’ auditions for Bella. Hardwicke directed the first Twilight film, which was released in 2008. The film starred an up-and-coming Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan opposite Robert Pattinson’s Edward Cullen.

Hardwicke reveals that both Jennifer Lawrence and Brie Larson auditioned for the role of Bella, though...

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has some thoughts on who would be cast as the main characters if the film were to be rebooted today.

During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to discuss the film 15 years after it originally came out, the filmmaker chimed in on who she’d want to play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in a film today.

When asked if Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega would portray the two main characters, Hardwicke admitted, “Oh, that would be perfect,” she said, adding of Elordi, “I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today.”

She explained that so many people come to mind when she thinks about who could be cast in the roles in the present day. Model Lewis Tan approached her recently and told her he went out for the role of Jacob Black, which eventually went to Taylor Lautner.

“It would...

When filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke got the first draft of Twilight, she knew there was a problem. The script depicted Bella as a superstar athlete and ended with her in a chase with the FBI (on jet skis). “It had just gone out of control,” says Hardwicke. “I’m like, ‘No, no, no, that’s not what the book’s about. It’s about this incredible, impossible love and this yearning.”

Hardwicke wanted to ditch the script and get closer to the book by author Stephenie Meyer. Those instincts proved right. Fifteen years ago, on Nov. 21, 2008, Twilight became a surprise hit for low-key studio Summit Entertainment, grossing $408.4 million worldwide and instantly turning stars Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) into global stars. It would spawn four sequels, with a TV reboot on the way.

After working on a new script with writer Melissa Rosenberg, Hardwicke, then best known for Thirteen,...

AI-generated art reimagines movies like Top Gun, The Shining, The Wolf of Wall Street, Mad Max, and Saving Private Ryan as animated, Pixar-style adventures. Pixar movies are designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, featuring universal themes and messages. A movie like The Wolf of Wall Street might not be a good candidate for a Pixar reimagining due to its mature subject matter, but Top Gun, which is about learning to work as a team, could be a great fit for a reimagining.

Top Gun, The Shining, and more get the Pixar treatment in a fun batch of AI-generated images. Pixar was officially founded in 1979, and has since produced some of the most beloved animated movies of all time. The animation studio, which is now owned by Disney, is responsible for classics like Toy Story, Up, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, and the sci-fi film Wall-e, among many others.

John Carter (201 and Taylor Kitsch's career suffered due to studio mishandling of the film. Kitsch's breakthrough role did not pan out as expected. Speed Racer (2008) had a negative impact on Emile Hirsch's future prospects, despite his previous successes. The film's poor reception hindered Hirsch's rise to A-list status. The Love Guru (2008) stripped Mike Myers of his A-list status and limited his lead roles. Though he remains bankable, Myers never fully recovered from the film's failure.

Unfortunately, a multitude of talented actors had their careers halted by a movie that didn't turn out as expected. While some were simply bad films, others were highly divisive, unappealing to the vast majority of audiences, or arguably ahead of their time. Bad films can completely derail the careers of the most promising up-and-coming young actors in Hollywood, and the same can be said of misunderstood, risky, or divisive movies.

Indeed, risky...

‘A nasty, nightmarish thrill ride from a master of gore’

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‘Energetic direction by Ryuhei Kitamura, excellent practical gore effects and strong performances’

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‘Ramps up the gratuitous gore along with a clever twist that blurs the line between good and evil’

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Get more bang for your buck in The Price We Pay, a wickedly dark, gritty and brutal thriller from respected director Ryûhei Kitamura (Midnight Meat Train), starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild, The Darkest Hour) and Stephen Dorff (Blade, Immortals). The film has made its UK debut on Digital from 101 Films.

When a pawn shop robbery goes horribly wrong and the criminals take a young woman, Grace (Gigi Zumbado – Bridge and Tunnel), hostage, things quickly go from bad to unimaginable.

Forced to go on the run, they head into the woods and as darkness starts to fall, they find a remote farmhouse and decide to take refuge.

Exclusive: Beach House Pictures is riding the crest of an Asian true crime wave. Having created three premium doc projects for Netflix, the Singapore-based producer has now optioned the story of the disappeared Instagram adventurer Justin Alexander.

A premium doc, Lost, is in development after Blue Ant Media-owned Beach House took the rights to Harley Rustad’s book ‘Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas.’ It has access to all the key players in the story and is headed to Mipcom next week to find potential partners.

“It’s at the nexus point between the East and West that we get fascinated about as storytellers in Asia and from an international perspective,” said Beach House co-founder Donovan Chan.

He has been closely working with co-founder and business partner Jocelyn Little and Head of Factual Rob Sixsmith to build a network of sources across Asia that provides local,...

Mia, the character played by Anna Castillo, in Nowhere, tries to flee an atrocious regime along with her husband, facing several hardships in the process. Anna Castillo has been able to do justice to the character, displaying the traits eccentric to a mother, who selflessly stands up to all the hardships to save her unborn child. She loses her husband on their way out, and later, while trying to hide from the barbaric army, ends up in a shipping vessel. She goes into labor and gives birth to her child there, all by herself, and toils day and night to provide proper care for the baby in the middle of the ocean. Her survival instincts and will to live help her keep the hope alive for the two of them. Directed by Albert Pintó, Nowhere centers on the crafty nature of humans that help them to survive in any situation,...

Exclusive: Screen Media has announced its acquisition of all North American rights to Helen’s Dead, a mystery comedy starring Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario), Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), Tyrese Gibson (Fast X), Annabelle Dexter-Jones (Succession), and Oliver Cooper (Red Oaks). Set to hit theaters in at least the top 10 markets, the film will open day-and-date on November 3.

The flick directed by K. Asher Levin follows the story of Addie (Gelula), who, after a terrible breakup with her boyfriend, goes to confront her best friend about cheating allegations and accidentally steps into a murder scene.

Amy Brown Carver penned the script based on her story written with Levin. The film is produced by Levin, Daniel Cummings, Robert Dean, Roy Scott MacFarland, and Todd Lundbohm.

“I have always dreamt of making my very own freewheelin’, one crazy night movie,” said Levin. “It’s truly a blessing to have assembled such an amazing...

Emile Hirsch's role in Inside Man continues his trend of starring in fact-based projects, such as Lords of Dogtown and Alpha Dog. Hirsch's performance in Into the Wild earned critical acclaim but was overlooked by major award nominations. Hirsch will continue to explore fact-based roles in upcoming projects, including a Pretty Boy Floyd biopic and a Holocaust-set drama.

Emile Hirsch is getting his very own Goodfellas moment with an exclusive Inside Man clip. Hirsch stars in the true-story-based movie as Bobby Belucci, a disgraced New York Police Detective who looks to fix his life that's falling apart by bringing down a notorious crime family and exposing the murder and corruption of one of their crew, only to find himself over his head as the stakes get higher. Alongside Hirsch, the cast for Inside Man includes director Danny Abeckaser, Ashley Greene, Lucy Hale, and Jake Cannavale.

Ahead of the movie's theatrical release,...

Sean Penn has protested wars in Iraq, walked with democracy demonstrators in Cairo and spearheaded natural relief efforts. But today in Burbank on the 19th day of the SAG-AFTRA strike and 92nd day of the WGA work stoppage, the two-time Oscar winner braved the muggy 87-degree weather in support of his fellow writers and actors.

If you glance on social media, you might notice that some stars are off on faraway vacations during this tumultuous time as the guilds are at odds with the AMPTP. But not Penn, who circled Disney Studios several times today with his Into the Wild star Emile Hirsch. They were joined by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Yellowjackets’ Melanie Lynskey, Veep‘s Timothy Simons, 30 Rock‘s Jack McBrayer, two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda and Mrs. Davis co-creator Damon Lindelof.

“There’s going to have to be a reality check with the producers in the sense that,...