Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat have joined the cast of Jim Jarmusch’s anticipated next film, “Father Mother Sister Brother.” They’re joining Cate Blanchett and Vicky Krieps, who were previously rumored to be starring after being photographed on set. “Father Mother Sister Brother” recently wrapped production in Paris […]
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‘Fall’ Sequel to Be Directed by ‘Jigsaw’ Helmers the Spierig Brothers for Capstone (EXCLUSIVE)
Genre filmmakers Michael and Peter Spierig (Lionsgate’s “Jigsaw”) are set to direct “Fall 2,” the second installment in the “Fall” franchise. Scott Mann, who directed and co-wrote the first film, is returning to co-write with Jonathan Frank. Following the hugely successful survival thriller “Fall,” released in 2022 by Lionsgate, “Fall 2” — set to start production in June — will reunite producers Mark Lane and […]
Judi Dench Criticizes Trigger Warnings in Theater: ‘If You’re That Sensitive, Don’t Go’
Judi Dench is skeptical about the need for trigger warnings in theater. In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Dench was asked about her opinion on content advisories before watching a stage production. “Do they do that? My God, it must be a pretty long trigger warning before ‘King Lear’ or ‘Titus Andronicus’!” she said. “Crikey, is that […]
India Vies for Global Production Hub Status With Attractive Filming Incentives
India is making a concerted push to become a global production hub with enhanced incentives, diverse locations and a strong presence at Cannes. It is a record year for India at Cannes, with its first title in competition in 30 years, Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light,” and seven more Indian or Indian-themed films […]
Quebec Production Hopes to Bounce Back With ‘Crucial’ Tax Incentives
With the effects of the 2023 strikes growing smaller in the rearview mirror, Quebec has fine-tuned its incentives and is revving up for more than just a simple recovery in 2024. In January, the Quebec Film and Television Council warmed up post-strike Hollywood with a trade mission to reacquaint producers with the province’s strengths: a […]
‘Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal’ Director on How They Got Unfaithful Men to Confess on Camera
“Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal” is filled with tears, confessions and betrayal. The Netflix docuseries, which premiered on May 15, revolves around the online dating site Ashley Madison, the slogan of which was “Life is Short. Have an Affair.” It was used by millions of married people who were looking to cheat on their […]
U.S. House of Representatives Passes TICKET Act to Create Transparency in Pricing
After bipartisan constituents introduced the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act in June 2023, the United States House of Representatives passed the legislation today in the ongoing efforts to reform the ticketing industry. The bill received a substantial amount of bipartisan support, passing 338-24. This comes after the House of Representatives’ Energy […]
Destry Allyn Spielberg’s Indie Feature Debut Suffers Financing Hurdles and Still Owes Vendors
Independent filmmaking is no easy task — even if you’re Steven Spielberg’s daughter. Destry Allyn Spielberg is set to make her feature directorial debut with “Please Don’t Feed the Children,” a low-budget thriller, which was filmed last year in Santa Fe, N.M. But the film has endured significant financing problems, shutting down just before production […]
‘Bad Sisters’ Star Anne-Marie Duff Joins Matthew Gurney in BBC Thriller ‘Reunion’
“Bad Sisters” star Anne-Marie Duff will co-star alongside Matthew Gurney in upcoming BBC drama “Reunion.” Written by Sheffield-born deaf writer William Mager, “Reunion” sees Gurney (“Name Me Lawand”) play Daniel Brennan, a deaf man who finds himself in prison following a terrible crime. Duff stars as Christine, a woman who is desperate to fine Brennan […]
Reba McEntire Says ‘Let It Rip!’ to Hosting the ACM Awards, New Music With Dave Cobb and Her ‘Happy’s Place’ Sitcom
Is Reba McEntire running a little behind Bob Hope, as an awards-show-hosting perennial… or actually a little bit ahead? It depends how you count. Because this year marks her 17th year hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards, aka the ACMs, and Hope did the Oscars 19 times, so she’s still two years from matching […]