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Two films – local hits The 47 and Undercover – shared the best film prize at Spain’s Goya awards on Saturday night (February 8).

The 47 begun the ceremony with 14 nominations and won five awards – including best film, supporting actress and actor (Clara Segura and Salva Reina), production design, and special effects.

Arantxa Echevarría’s Undercover received 13 nominations and won best film and best actress for Carolina Yuste.

Produced and distributed by The Mediapro Studio, Marcel Barrena’s The 47 is a social drama about a bus driver fighting for rights in a marginalized area of Barcelona, mainly populated by immigrants from Andalusia during Spain...

The 39th Goya Awards, Spain’s equivalent to the Oscars, came down to a photo finish, with two films: Marcel Barrena’s true-life drama El 47, and the thriller Undercover from Arantxa Echevarría sharing the top prize for best film.

El 47, the story of the bus driver who helped create modern Barcelona, led the Goyas going into the event, which was held Saturday night in Granada, with 16 nominations. It ended up with five trophies, including both supporting acting honors for Salva Reina and Clara Segura. Carolina Yuste took the best actress for Undercover, where she plays a police officer who infiltrates the Eta terrorist group.

Eduard Fernández won best actor for his leading role in Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño’s Marco, the true-life tale of Enric Marco, a Spanish trade unionist who falsely claimed to be a concentration camp survivor.

Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez won the best director for Saturn Return,...

In a historic first, Marcel Barrera’s heroic bus driver heart warmer “The 47” and Arantxa Echeverría terrorist org infiltrator thriller “Undercover” became the first films ever to share the best picture Spanish Academy Goya on Saturday night at a ceremony where Richard Gere lashed out at Donald Trump.

“We are in a very dark place in America where we have a bully and a thug who is the president of the United States,” Gere said, accepting this year’s International Goya.

A surprise, Pedro Almodóvar won best-adapted screenplay and best cinematography (Eduard Grau), despite not being nominated for best picture.

“In ‘The Room Next Door,’ John Turturro’s character warns Julianne Moore at a meal that there is nothing that can accelerate the end of the planet more than the survival of the level of neoliberalism and the rise of the extreme right. And here we have both of them walking side by side,...

On Wednesday February 5 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts The Thundermans: Undercover!

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The Thundermans are back with an exciting new episode titled “Undercover,” set to air on Nickelodeon. This episode promises to deliver all the fun and adventure that fans have come to love from the show. With its mix of superhero antics and family dynamics, “Undercover” is sure to entertain viewers of all ages.

In this episode, the Thunderman family finds themselves in a tricky situation. They must go undercover to solve a mystery that threatens their peaceful life. The challenge of blending in with regular people while trying to keep their superhero identities a secret adds an extra layer of excitement to the story. The episode will showcase the unique abilities of each family member as they navigate the challenges of being undercover.

As the plot unfolds, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments. The bond...

Twelve years have gone by since the release of a new entry in the Scary Movie horror parody series – but the franchise isn’t going to remain dormant for much longer. Last April, it was announced that the Miramax label at Paramount, which is now operating under new boss Jonathan Glickman, had given the greenlight to a new Scary Movie sequel, with the plan being to get the film into theatres sometime in 2025. Now we know exactly when the new movie is going to be released… but it’s not going to be this year. Scary Movie 6 is scheduled to reach theatres on June 12, 2026. As of right now, we know this is going to put it in direct competition with the next movie from the Daniels, the directing duo behind Best Picture Oscar winner Everything Everywhere All at Once.

The Scary Movie series is being revived with the help...

Newen Studios, a French media group wholly owned by TF1, is entering a new era in which theatrical movies and the international world will play a bigger role.

After welcoming in April Pierre Branco, former country manager for Warner Bros Discovery in France, Benelux and Africa, as its new CEO in April, the company is rebranding as Studio TF1, reflecting its expanded global reach and ambition. The company, which was previously involved in distribution in cinemas via its partnership with French studio Ugc, will now be fully moving into theatrical distribution starting in 2026 as part of its mandate to ramp up film production and distribution.

“In this market which is undergoing radical transformation and consolidation, we’re convinced that it’s important to emerge, to have an image that speaks for itself, a name that speaks for itself, and also to be associated with solidity, with a partner with whom we want to work,...

An unprecedented co-production between Vietnam, Chile and Spain, “The Meeting” has found its director. The project was first announced at the San Sebastian Film Festival in 2023.

Arantxa Echevarría, winner of Spain’s Oscar equivalent, a Goya, for her feature debut “Carmen and Lola” and whose €8.3 million ($8.6 million) box office with political thriller “Undercover” (“La Infiltrada”) has made her the highest-grossing female director in Spain’s cinematic history, has boarded the co-production as its helmer and co-screenwriter.

The political thriller details a historical encounter between Chile’s doomed president Salvador Allende, whose downfall heralded the rise of the brutal military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in 1973.

“When I learned about ‘The Meeting,’ I knew that I was the one to tell this story. First because both characters, of vital and historical importance, were tremendously attractive. They both changed the geopolitics of the world, they admired each other and were, in many ways,...

On Monday January 20 2025, Bravo broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 71 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises to be an exciting blend of music, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Titled “Kellyoke Encore: ‘Slow It Down’,” this episode features Kelly Clarkson showcasing her incredible vocal talent once again. Fans can expect her to perform a soulful rendition of a popular song, bringing her unique style to the stage.

Joining Kelly is comedian and actor Joel McHale, known for his quick wit and charm. His presence is sure to bring plenty of laughs and engaging conversations. The two are likely to share stories and jokes that will keep the audience entertained throughout the episode.

In addition to the musical performances, the show will feature a segment called “Undercover Covers.” This part of the episode promises to surprise and delight viewers with unexpected twists. Amber Ruffin, a talented comedian and writer,...

Gerard Butleris no stranger to action movies. Though his first movie was a period piece, playing Archie Brown in Mrs. Brown (1997), his career has often included high-octane genre movies. After performing in Mrs. Brown, he went on to play a supporting role in the Pierce Brosnan Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, making his first foray into the action genre. Butler then revisited genre movies the next year with his adventure fantasy Tale of the Mummy, which was released in 1998. He would return to them time again throughout his career.

Fast-forward over 20 years, and Butler is still regularly involved in action movies. These range from disaster movies, including Geostorm (2017) and Greenland (2020), to the action thrillers Kandahar (2023) and Last Seen Alive (2022). Though he has been in many one-off movies, Butler has also made his way into franchises. This includes the DreamWorks animated franchise How to Train Your Dragon and the Has Fallen series.

Hit by last year’s Hollywood’s strikes, total box office in 2024 in Spain dipped 2% compared to 2023, breaking three consecutive years of recovery over 2021-23, Comscore Movies Spain announced Monday. At 71 million admissions, attendance edged down 5% compared to last year.

At €477 million ($496.1 million), total box office in Spain was 29% below a pre-covid 19 average over 2017-19, but still 21% up on a post-pandemic average over 2021-23 as Spain and box office at large around the world continues its halting rebound from 2020.

That said, some 2024 results in Spain were heartening.

While first half admissions were 13% down on same period last year, the second half regained momentum against the same period in 2023, auguring well for 2025, observed David Rodríguez, Comscore Movies general manager for Spain and Portugal.

“Inside Out 2” grossed a spectacular €45.5 million ($47.3 million), the second best result for any movie in Spain since “Spanish Affair” in 2014 (€56 million: $58 million), just bested by “Avatar: The Way of Water...

Beta Fiction Spain, the No. 1 independent distributor in the country this year thanks to a barn-storming €8.0 million ($8.3 million) box office gross from Arantxa Echevarría’s “Undercover,” is set to produce new films from Marcel Barrena and Dani de la Orden, directors of two other big 2024 Spanish breakouts: “El 47” and “A House in Flames.”

With Echevarría attached to direct biopic “Dolores,” Beta Fiction Spain now has in development movies by three of the five directors behind films nominated for Best Picture at Feb. 8’s Spanish Academy Goya Awards.

In all, Beta Fiction Spain releases look set to gross a total €15.2 million ($15.8 million) at Spanish theaters, a considerable achievement given it only launched in May 2022 and released just seven films in 2024, compared to the dozen or so titles it plans to open in Spain from 2025, its first full year of business.

Fresh off “El 47,” a Mediapro Studio production which punched...

When planning a trip to Disney parks, budget-savvy travelers often wonder, “When is the cheapest time to go?” Disney’s pricing varies significantly throughout the year, depending on demand, seasonal events, and holidays. This guide explores the best times to visit for a more affordable and less crowded experience, along with tips for making the most of your trip.

What Is the Cheapest Month to Go to Disney?

The least expensive months to visit Disney parks are typically January, February, and September. These months fall during off-peak times when schools are in session and holiday crowds have dissipated. Specifically:

January: After New Year’s and marathon weekend, crowds thin out, and pricing drops. February: Early February (before Presidents’ Day weekend) is another low-demand period. September: Post-Labor Day, families are back in school, making this a quiet and affordable time.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Disney’s ticket calendar, as...

Compared to previous installments, the latest chapter in the Ferry franchise, Ferry 2, which brings the journey of the titular kingpin to a fitting end, is pretty self-contained, reflective, and of smaller scale. The major reason being the Ferry movie and series highlighted the grand rise of Ferry Bouman, while the original Undercover series, and now Ferry 2 charts his miserable downfall—the beginning brought growth and new people into Ferry’s life, whereas his decline in power, losing people close to him, marked his downfall. The final arc of Ferry’s journey has him untangling family ties, and despite having a pretty limited number of core characters in the movie, the personal connections make for an intriguing storyline. Additionally, as the ending of the movie hints, there are strong chances that the franchise will move towards a new direction, and to navigate that, Ferry’s familial connection will act as a pivot.

Lionsgate will be giving the highly-anticipated action thriller Den of Thieves 2: Pantera a theatrical release on January 10th – and with that date right around the corner, we’ve gotten our hands on a batch of Exclusive images from the film that feature stars Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., highlighting the “buddy” dynamic their characters have in this sequel. You can check the images out at the bottom of this article.

This sequel involves a balls-to-the-wall diamond heist in Europe, with ‘Big Nick’ O’Brien (Gerard Butler) and Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) burying the hatchet for a bullet-chewing-caper that could set them up for life. Here’s the official synopsis: In Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Big Nick is back on the hunt on the mean streets of Europe, closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the dangerous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia,...

Netflix’s Dutch crime thriller series, Undercover, gained significant attention during its three-season-long run, and Ferry Bouwman—the ruthless kingpin in the role of prime antagonist—became a standout character, who became popular enough to warrant a prequel series and a movie centered on his exploits. While the prequels highlighted Ferry’s rise to power, how he began his journey as a right-hand man of a drug lord named Brinks, found the love of his life in Danielle, betrayed his former boss for her sake, and eventually built a criminal empire based on the drug trade, Undercover had shown his downfall as the series concluded with Ferry ending up getting incarcerated after Dennis betrayed him, one of his lackeys, and by the end Ferry had lost everything. His family was taken away from him as he lost his sister, Claudia; her daughter, Sonja; and Sonya’s daughter, Jezebel, became an orphan as her father,...

When I first binge-watched Netflix’s Undercover, I had no idea that the character of Dutchman Ferry Bouman was loosely based on the real-life ecstasy kingpin from Eindhoven named Janus van Wessenbeeck. But you see, after the success of Undercover, everything Netflix put out was just to milk the popularity of the character. [Spoiler Alert] And when they finally realized that there wasn’t any plot left to explore, they simply killed the character. Well, given how Ferry’s wounds are pretty ambiguous in nature, there is the slight possibility that he isn’t totally dead, and if the movie works well, he’ll probably make a triumphant return. If it doesn’t, we can bid him goodbye. Anyway, in Ferry 2’s end-credits scene, Jezebel van Kamp or Jez, sold a bag of ecstasy pills to a mysterious buyer who seemed like the owner of a nightclub. I guess, after the entire fiasco with Lex,...

Ferry 2 is a 2024 addition to Netflix’s Dutch action crime thriller franchise, Ferry, although the fact that this new presentation is a film while its offering last year was a series might be a bit confusing to viewers. While the first film of the same name and the following Ferry: The Series took us back to the early days of Ferry Bouman’s life and career, the sequel film takes place after the events from Undercover, in which the titular protagonist had been caught by the police. The plot here follows Ferry’s journey back to a life of crime and danger when a distressed family member asks for help, making him come out of retirement. Overall, Ferry 2 does not offer anything new or exciting, and the franchise is surely losing its charm, which is also why the creators take a certain step to freshen things up at...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe had gone overboard with its practice of making viewers do homework before watching a movie or a show. I mean, if you wanted to watch Multiverse of Madness, which was a sequel to Doctor Strange, then watching the latter wouldn’t cut it. You would have to go through Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Infinity War, Endgame, and WandaVision to understand the mechanics of the plot. Fans usually came to the studio’s defense, but I guess even they’ve gotten tired of it, and the MCU had to go back to the basics of storytelling. Meanwhile, Netflix isn’t backing down. They made a series called Undercover, which had 3 seasons and featured a character called Ferry Bouman. Then they made a prequel series about that character, titled Ferry: The Series. Then they made a movie that was a prequel to that prequel series,...

Neon has acquired North American rights to Chloe Okuno’s horror Brides starring her Watcher lead Maika Monroe.

The deal marks the company’s third film with Monroe after this year’s box office smash Longlegs and the upcoming They Follow.

Pre-production on Brides is underway and production is scheduled to commence in March. The story follows Sally and her husband who travel to a remote Italian villa where the villa’s owner, a mysterious count, takes a peculiar interest in Sally.

Anthony Bregman and Stefanie Azpiazu are producing through Likely Story. Okuno will direct from her original screenplay.

Jeff Deutchman...

Local hits The 47 and Undercover lead the nominations for Spain’s 2025 Goya Awards, with 14 and 13 nods respectively.

Rock drama Saturn Return and Pedro Almodóvar’s Golden Lion winnerThe Room Next Door are also high up on the list of nominees.

The Goya winners will be announced at a ceremony in Granada on February 8.

Marcel Barrena’s The 47, produced by The Mediapro Studio, tells the story of a working-class community in the hills of Barcelona and its struggle to get public transport and better living conditions. It has grossed €3m at the Spanish box office to date.

The 47’s 14 nominations include best film,...

The 2025 Spanish Academy Goya Award nominations were unveiled today, where the big surprise was Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” being left out of the competition’s best picture category.

Although the film won’t compete for the ceremony’s top honor, its director and both his lead actors, Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, all received individual nods, Almodóvar for best director and the two performers for best actress.

Titles selected for this year’s best feature category include Marcel Barrena’s “El 47” – the most nominated with 14 nods – “La Estrella Azul” by Javier Macipe, “Saturn Return” from Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez, “Unddercover” from Arantxa Echevarría and “A House on Fire” by Dani de la Orden.

In the best director category, Almodóvar will face off against Goya regulars, including “Saturn Return” co-directors Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez, “Undercover’s” Arantxa Echevarría (2019 best new director winner for “Carmen y Lola...

Netflix’s crime drama Ferry (2021) is an exciting prequel to the Undercover series, exploring the early days of Ferry Bouman’s life before he became one of Europe’s most notorious ecstasy (Xtc) kingpins. Let’s dive into the major plot points, the climactic ending, and how it sets up the sequel in greater detail.

Ferry (2021): Mattijs Gets Shot

The movie begins with a shocking and pivotal event. Two masked gunmen storm into Brink’s cash depot, a key location for his criminal operations. Brink, Ferry’s mentor and boss, notices a gun hidden under the table and attempts to defend the depot. However, his son Mattijs intervenes to stop him from putting his life in danger. In the chaos, one of the robbers shoots Mattijs, wounding him fatally. The robbers escape, leaving Brink devastated and determined to seek vengeance. He orders Ferry, his most trusted associate, to track...

Netflix’s 2021 film, Ferry, follows the early years of Dutchman Ferry Bouman’s criminal life when he used to work as a driver and hired gun for an Amsterdam-based crime lord, Brink. In short, it tells Ferry’s origin story and serves as a prequel to Netflix’s Undercover series, where we had seen Dutchman Ferry as the head of one of the world’s largest Xtc networks, running his operation across Europe. The opening scene of the film established that Ferry grew up around an alcoholic and abusive father, Jack, because of which he left home at an early age and ran away to Amsterdam, where he started working for Brink, learning the nitty-gritty of the drug trade from scratch.

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Mattijs Gets Shot

One ordinary afternoon, two masked men barged into Brink’s House X and pointed guns at everyone present inside the cash depot. While the...

.After bringing his break-out hit Baby Reindeer to Netflix, Richard Gadd is teaming up with Jamie Bell for Half Man, formerly known as Lions. Gadd is the creator, writer, and executive producer of Half Man, a drama series that stars Gadd and Bell as estranged “brothers” Ruben and Niall, respectively.

Here’s the official synopsis for Half Man:

“When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers’ relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults — with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. It will capture the wild energy of a changing city — a changing world, even — and try to get...

Lionsgate is here to give you a shot in the arm with the latest trailer for its highly-anticipated action-thriller Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Directed and written by Christian Gudegast, the Den of Thieves 2: Pantera trailer presents a balls-to-the-wall diamond heist in Europe, with ‘Big Nick’ O’Brien (Gerard Butler) and Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) burying the hatchet for a bullet-chewing-caper that could set them up for life.

Here’s the official synopsis for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera:

In Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Big Nick is back on the hunt on the mean streets of Europe, closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the dangerous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s biggest diamond exchange.

Jordan Bridges, Swen Temmel, Evin Ahmad, Yaen Zates Atour, Salvatore Esposito, Orli Shuka, and Rico Verhoeven star alongside Butler and Jackson Jr.

Zendaya has made some cool money in her career, beginning as a child artist and then fully transitioning into an acclaimed actress. In 2024, she has an Emmy and a Golden Globe to her name, makes millions per role, and is dating one of the most handsome young men in Hollywood. Her massive net worth is very close to the money her Spider-Man co-star and boyfriend, Tom Holland, makes.

Zendaya and Tom Holland in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home | Credits: Marvel Studios

Zendaya’s future profile in Hollywood is only going to ascend from this point. She has already earned $10 million for her role in Challengers and is likely to earn a million per episode when HBO returns with Season 3 of Euphoria.

Zendaya’s Net Worth: What Are The Dune Actress’s Earnings From Her Projects? Zendaya in a still from Euphoria | Credits: HBO

Zendaya shared with British Vogue...

Investigation Discovery (ID) will premiere three new true crime series in November, alongside the return of Fear Thy Neighbor. The new shows—Operation Undercover, Before They Kill Again, and Feuds Turned Fatal—each highlight different aspects of criminal investigations. Operation Undercover, airing November 12, focuses on real undercover police operations, led by former agent Lou Valoze. The […]

Investigation Discovery Launches Three New True Crime Series and Returns ‘Fear Thy Neighbor’...

Exclusive: After breaking tackles for six seasons on the hit CW series All American, Daniel Ezra has found a new challenge to run away from as sources tell Deadline he is set to join Paramount’s reimagining of The Running Man starring Glen Powell. Katy O’Brian is also on board with Edgar Wright directing the pic. Wright will also produce with his producing partner Nira Park and Simon Kinberg. Wright co-wrote script with Michael Bacall.

Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King that the author first published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, Running Man was made famous by the 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. King’s futuristic novel is a chase thriller set in a dystopian America in the year 2025. The story centers on Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in violent reality show called The Running Man in order to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter.

Love is Blind on Netflix is one of today's most popular reality TV shows. It features an engaging, unique concept, a diverse cast, and, most importantly, it is full of drama. If you’re searching for more shows like it, we’ve got several to recommend.

Here at Show Snob, our priority is elite TV. We’re talking House of the Dragon, Severance, The Bear, and the like. Shows that can’t be background TV because they require your full attention. However, as much as we love these types of series, we also have a strong guilty pleasure of junk food TV, aka reality TV. If you agree with us, you’ve come to the right place!

Whether you want more drama or simply need a new reality series to watch while you wait for another season of Love is Blind, here are six more shows to watch.

At the top of our list,...

While it’s true that Zendaya might just be one of the most famous Gen-z starlets of this modern era, that doesn’t mean she feels cut out for the pressures of fame. As a reminder, Zendaya has been a mega star in the entertainment industry for years now. She got her start on Disney Channel, and things have blown up for her in her adulthood. However, here’s the truth about what Zendaya really thinks about her level of fame.

Zendaya Doesn’t Exactly Love The Pressure Of Fame

Zendaya attended a screening event in New York City for Dune: Part 2, and she got super candid with her personal thoughts. According to Deadline, she spoke negatively about fame saying she doesn’t know if she “can handle all of that.” She also noted that she wants to be seen as a “person” above all else. At her level of notoriety,...

After six years, the first official trailer for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera has arrived, giving us our first look at the upcoming heist thriller starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr., although it looks like there will be a slight twist to their dynamic this time as, instead of trying to one up one another, they'll be teaming up to pull off the diamond heist of a lifetime.

However, the synopsis is not quite as revealing, telling us that "Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (Jackson), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange."

In addition to Gerard Butler (300; Olympus Has Fallen) and O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton; Godzilla: King of the Monsters) reprising their roles from the previous installment,...

Who’s ready to re-enter the lion’s den for a high-stakes heist with enemies closing in on all sides? Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton), that’s who! The dynamic duo returns for another action-packed mission from director Christian Gudegast, whose 2018 crime thriller, Den of Thieves, is a favorite here at JoBlo. So, when a Den of Thieves 2: Pantera trailer hits the scene, we’re there.

Directed and written by Christian Gudegast, the Den of Thieves 2: Pantera trailer presents a balls-to-the-wall diamond heist in Europe, with ‘Big Nick’ O’Brien (Butler) and Donnie Wilson (Jackson Jr.) burying the hatchet for a bullet-chewing-caper that could set them up for life.

Here’s the official synopsis for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera:

In Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Big Nick is back on the hunt on the mean streets of Europe, closing in on Donnie,...

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Mrs. Undercover is an action-packed comedy thriller that starred Radhika Apte in the lead role. Directed by Anushree Mehta, the movie featured Sumeet Vyas, a serial killer known as The Common Man, who targets successful and independent women. To catch him, a special forces team enlists Durga, a deep undercover agent who has been inactive for 13 years and has forgotten her training. With limited options, the team sends Durga to Kolkata Girls’ College, where the killer, under the guise of Ajay, is conducting a women’s empowerment seminar.

The movie conveys a strong message to women who are burdened with societal and family expectations. Although Mrs. Undercover is a thrilling film, it keeps viewers hooked to the story until the end with some of the best laughs.

By the end of Mrs. Undercover, Durga is not able to identify that her instructor and...

Fans of Naruto felt a particularly strong absence upon its conclusion in 2014, and even though the Boruto sequel series is picking up momentum lately, fans crave the Shonen Jump ninja magic. An authentic yet modern twist on ninja-themed manga has emerged with Shinobi Undercover by Ippon Takegushi and Santa Mitarashi, the same duo behind Candy Flurry.

Shinobi Undercover is the second ongoing Weekly Shonen Jump series and the third overall project for the duo. It blends comedy and action, truly a winning combo for Shueisha's flagship. The series is poised to represent a realistic vision of modern-day Japan, where, beneath its shadows, lurks an elite class of covert operatives whose skills have fundamentally not changed since the writing of the Taiheiki. Despite the somewhat more grounded approach, Shinobi Undercover can surely tickle the ninja manga appetite of longtime Naruto fans.

Shinobi Undercover Fills the Shonen Jump Ninja Void Just...

Chicago – What better film to have a World Premiere in Chicago than local filmmaker Jon Silver’s “The Premiere,” happening at the Davis Theater in Chicago on August 27th (8pm). Art meets life in a wacky and poignant way for a director during the premiere day of his latest film. For tickets and deets, click The Premiere.

Shot on location at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre, Jacob (Grant Kennedy Lewis) is a young filmmaker facing numerous challenges during his debut movie premiere. Disaster looms at every turn, and as the clock ticks to the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere, his family argues, audience members complain, the popcorn machine breaks, and the movie file doesn’t work. All of these nuisances are exasperated by the rumored arrival of a famous actor. Jacob struggles to overcome doubt, all while fending off criticisms, expectations, and disturbing figments of his imagination.

World Premiere at Davis Theater Chicago,...

Zendaya is arguably one of the biggest young stars in Hollywood, with her stint in the MCU as Mj bolstering her fame. However, long before the actress bagged the role, the Euphoria star relentlessly auditioned to be a part of another Disney franchise but missed out on every single occasion.

Euphoria star Zendaya plays Mj in the MCU’s Spider-Man movies (Credit: HBO).

In an interview, a Disney executive revealed how Zendaya had auditioned several times for one of Disney’s most popular franchises. However, the actress eventually went on to join Tom Holland in the Spider-Man franchise’s MCU reboot, which catapulted her to further fame. Here is everything you need to know about Zendaya’s failed Disney auditions.

Zendaya Auditioned For Disney’s Descendants Franchise Before Bagging Spider-Man Role

Zendaya is best known for playing the role of Rue in the HBO teen-drama series Euphoria. However, her...

Zendaya might have become a worldwide sensation following her roles in Spider-Man movies and the Dune franchise, but there was a time when the actress was popularly known as a Disney star. Yet during her tenure at Disney, the actress surprisingly struggled to land a role she had always dreamt of.

Zendaya in a still from K.C. Undercover (2015) | Disney

A recent interview with a former Disney Channel executive revealed Zendaya’s struggles during her early career. According to the executive, the actress had auditioned multiple times for the Disney Channel original movie ‘Descendants’ but failed to land the role. However, as the missed opportunity drove her toward Spider-Man movies, fans appeared grateful for her Disney loss.

Zendaya Tried and Failed Multiple Times at Landing a Disney Role

Starting her career in 2011 under Disney Studios, Zendaya quickly rose to popularity after appearing in one episode of Good Luck Charlie. Thereafter,...

Zendaya is easily one of the most star-studded actresses in the industry today, one who has established a truly commendable career within nearly one and a half decades. Not only is she a part of some of the most savagely raging franchises of the current day and age, but she has also managed to scoop multiple iconic accolades along the way as well.

Zendaya in Euphoria. | Credit: HBO.

Of course, with such a brilliantly led career, her net worth has skyrocketed and she is now the owner of a whopping $22 million Hollywood empire. But while her unparalleled beauty and incredibly admirable acting chops are ones to credit for her success, the real unsung hero behind this laudable career of hers is her elder sister, Katianna “Kizzi” Stoermer Coleman.

Katianna Stoermer Coleman is One of Zendaya’s Biggest Inspirations

For a career that started in 2010 with the role of Rocky Blue...

After a seven-year hiatus, The A.V. Club has revived its kick-ass covers song series A.V. Undercover. If you’re unfamiliar, the concept is pretty simple: each season begins with a list of 25 songs. Bands are invited to chose a song to cover. Once a song gets played, it’s crossed off the list. The later a band appears on the series, the fewer songs they have to choose from.

And who better to kick off Season 9 of A.V. Undercover than with Gwar, who previously made their mark on the series with covers of Kansas’ “Carry On Wayward Son,” Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car,” Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls,” and Cyndi Laupers’ “She-Bop.”

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This go-around, the intergalactic heavy metal band had all 25 songs at their choosing, but thankfully they opted for the only obvious choice: “I’m Just Ken,...

In the world of anime, Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli unarguably holds an incredibly strong presence, having expanded its portfolio among the likes of fan-favorite projects like The Boy and the Heron and Howl’s Moving Castle. That said, what if this respective studio worked on taming animated projects for the Stranger Things and Harry Potter franchises?

A still from Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.

Obviously, that sounds like a sweet sight to behold for all those anime fans out there. And, as it turns out, it just might be a pretty cool thing to witness. This comes after a fan account for the studio shared a series of concept art for J. K. Rowling’s tremendously beloved saga, followed by the fan artist sharing her own animated perspective on The Duffer Brothers’ iconic horror saga.

Fan Artist’s Anime Perspective of Stranger Things is Giving Studio...

Titles from “Lupin” co-creator François Uzan, former Netflix top exec Erik Barmack, indie multinational Boat Rocker and Brendan Foley, writer of “Cold Courage,” will be pitched on Wednesday and Thursday at Spain’s Conecta Fiction & Entertainment. The pitch sessions form the industry centerpiece of the meet. Following, profiles of entries in four of the six categories: Copro, High-End, Docudramas and Feel Good:

CoPro Pitch

“Destape,” (Satisfaction Iberia, Spain)

The latest from Pablo Barrera, a co-creator of admired crime drama “Punta Escarlata,” a mystery drama turning on (the fictional) Rosa Burnett, a face of Spain’s ‘70s destape cinema, movies with tantalizing nudity. Now, thought dead, Burnett returns from gthe shadows to wreak her vengeance.

“Fin del Año,” (Têm Dênde Productions, Brazil)

A supernatural suspense drama from Vânia Lima at Salvador’s Têm Demdê Productions, behind Ruy Guerra’s “Time, Knifed,” presented at Ventana Sur. A bus transporting five people who...

Get ready for another exhilarating episode of “Love Undercover” with Season 1 Episode 3 titled “He’s a World Cup King!” airing on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 11:37 Am on Bravo. In this week’s installment, the drama heats up as the men pull out all the stops to impress a new set of ladies, using their charm and native tongues to make a lasting impression.

The episode promises plenty of romance and rivalry as one player manages to secure a hat trick of dates, showcasing his skills in wooing the ladies. Meanwhile, tensions rise as another contestant finds himself sidelined, struggling to connect with the new arrivals amidst fierce competition.

As emotions run high in the penthouse, viewers can expect some unexpected twists and turns. Two ladies make a dramatic exit from the show, stirring up gossip and drama that leaves the remaining contestants and viewers alike buzzing with excitement.

“Love Undercover...

In a deal sealed at Cannes, Spain’s Film Factory has closed France with Wild Bunch on action film “The Gentleman” as well as crime thriller “Undercover.”

The directorial debut of seasoned Mexican cinematographer Luis Gabriel Beristáin, “The Gentleman” stars Ron Perlman as Theo, an aging former U.S. soldier who pays Olga, a prostitute, to talk with him about who he once was and what he might have been. When Olga is brutally murdered, Theo embarks on bloody revenge.

“The Gentleman” is produced by Spain’s Esto También Pasará (“Ferocious Wolf”). Now shooting, “The Gentleman” will be released by Universal in Spain next year.

From Goya winner Arantxa Echevarría (“Lola and Carmen”), “Undercover” is inspired by the real-life story of Spain’s only police officer to successfully infiltrate Eta. Carolina Yuste (“Saben aquell”) and Luis Tosar (“Maiaxabel”) headline; Bowfinger Intl. Pictures and Beta Fiction Spain produce, with the latter...

New films by Julio Medem, Alejandro Amenábar, Alberto Rodríguez, Isaki Lacuesta, Jonas Trueba and Oliver Laxe join a brace of smart thrillers in a rich Cannes lineup from Spain.

“8,” (Julio Medem)

Medem returns towhat he does best: a love story transcending time and space and a poetic critique of recent history, according to sales agent Latido Films. “Fariña’s” Javier Rey and “La Mesías” Ana Rujus star as the lovers. Morena Films produces.

Sales: Latido

“As Neves,” (Sonia Méndez)

After a magic mushroom-fueled party, teens in a snowbound Galician village discover one of them is missing. The film was well-received at the Malaga festival.

Sales: Begin Again Films

“Barren Land,” (Albert Pintó)

From a director on “Money Heist” and “Berlin,” this suspense thriller captures how the drug trade devastates friendships and lives in Andalusía’s Cádiz. Film sports a great cast: Luis Zahera (“The Beasts”), Karra Elejalde (“While at War...

Love Undercover is a new reality TV dating series with five professional soccer players who lie about their identities to find love in Los Angeles. While finding love by lying about who you are seems like a bad experiment, the cast said they have a good reason for doing it.

Here is what the soccer stars said about dating under false pretenses and why it showed how hard it is for celebs to find love.

What Is Love Undercover About?

On Love Undercover, five international soccer stars come to Los Angeles to find love. However, the twist is that they are using false identities and trying to see if they can find love with women who don’t know that they are successful professional athletes. It is a tough sell, but it seems to be an important aspect of dating for the soccer stars.

“Footballers in the U.K. are like rock stars.

The Singer Shared Hilarious Text Exchange After Mom Fooled By AI Image(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Katy Perry’s Mom was reportedly hoodwinked by an AI Image of her daughter attending the Met Gala, prompting a hilarious text exchange between them. On Monday, May 6, The California Gurls singer, who skipped the Met Gala, appeared to share a text message in which her Mother was fooled by a fabricated image of her attending the coveted fashion event of the year in New York.

In the text, her Mom, seemingly impressed by her ensemble, wrote, “Ha Feather! I didn’t know you went to the Met. What a gorgeous gown. You look like the Rose Parade; you are your own float.” An amused Katy Perry, who was not at the event, replied: “lol mom, the AI got you too, Beware!”

In a caption of the post, the pop star explained that she had...

Blindside after blindside, multiple botched idol plays, one epic meltdown. Season 46 of Survivor has been heating up faster than an ember lighting Kenzie’s hair on fire.

With just three episodes remaining (the three-hour finale event airs Wednesday, May 22 at 8/7c on CBS), there’s still plenty of game left to unfold as Ben, Maria, Charlie, Q, Kenzie, Venus and Liz fight, scratch and claw their way to the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor.

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Exclusive: Harry Potter star Tom Felton has boarded Gandhi, the Hansal Mehta-directed streaming series about the iconic Indian nonviolent resistance leader from Applause Entertainment.

Felton will play Josiah Oldfield, Gandhi’s first and best friend during a period he spent in London while studying law. Pratik Gandhi (no relation) is playing Gandhi, as we reported back in May 2022, and we can reveal his real-life partner, Bhamini Oza, will play Kasturba Gandhi, the Mahatma’s wife.

The period drama series has been billed as India’s answer to The Crown, and several scenes are being shot in London this month. As such, British actors James Murray, Jonno Davies, Molly Wright (Apostasy), Simon Lennon, Ralph Adeniyi, Libby Mai and Lindon Alexander are joining Felton in the cast.

Over the past couple of decades, the Rolling Stones have looked for any reason to hit the road besides the release of a new album of original songs. They’ve launched tours celebrating their 50th anniversary, reissues of select archival records, the 2016 covers LP Blue & Lonesome, and their 60th anniversary. Some years they headed out on the stadium circuit for no particular reason whatsoever, knowing a Stones tour is a major event in and of itself.

But after a nearly two-year break from touring, the Stones emerged last year with the shockingly great Hackney Diamonds.

When it comes to preparing for roles and giving auditions, every actor wants to be at their very best and Zendaya is no exception to that. Starting off as a child actress, she has seen growth not only in her own talent but also in the quality of movies and TV shows she has transitioned into.

From Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover to Dune and Euphoria, there has been not a single moment of doubt when it comes to such a talented actress.

Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures

When getting some of the best roles, there is a strong chance that her previously established fame played a role stronger than many would realize. However, the same was not the case for Spider-Man: Homecoming. Her audition story for Tom Holland’s trilogy was perhaps the most mundane she has ever been seen.