As a massive fan of happy-go-not-so-lucky genre hybrids, it should come as no shock that I abso-f$%king-lutely dig John McPhail’s Anna And The Apocalypse – his Scottish Christmas horror musical zombie invasion flick with a heart of solid gold (co-written by Ryan McHenry). High School Musical meets Footloose meets Shaun of the Dead, with all the yuletide yucks you could want. Each song so deliberate in message – warnings about social media hypnotism to escaping small-town mentalities – and each zombie interaction coated in appropriate amounts of bloodshed. Gremlins, Anna And The Apocolypse, Black Christmas – my new favorite X-Mas triple feature.
Ella Hunt stars as Anna, a high school teen who dreams of jet-setting before her university stint and the pursuit of a successful career. Father Tony (Mark Benton) disagrees with his daughter’s decision – as any protective parent would – but a freak event keeps Anna from fleeing her simple little community – the zombie apocalypse.
Ella Hunt stars as Anna, a high school teen who dreams of jet-setting before her university stint and the pursuit of a successful career. Father Tony (Mark Benton) disagrees with his daughter’s decision – as any protective parent would – but a freak event keeps Anna from fleeing her simple little community – the zombie apocalypse.
- 9/25/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
“Awards are like hemorrhoids. Sooner or later every asshole gets one,” François Ozon, one of France's most prolific director/screenwriters, has noted.
With Frantz, his pacifistic, feminist, and slightly homoerotic chronicling of a post-World War I love affair of sorts opening Stateside this week, he can say that with a smile. After all, this feature has already garnered eleven Cécar nominations, including one for best film, and a dozen more from various international film festivals.
For many folks, that’s no surprise. All they have to hear is that a new Ozon is unspooling at their local art house, and they’re hotfooting it to the ticket booth. Why? Few other directors have the ability to depict the psychosexual permutations of our fellow man better, at times accompanied with an unexpected Hitchcockian twist or a good dose of Almodóvarian tongue-in-cheek perversity.
In his 1996 short, "A Summer Dress," a young gay man,...
With Frantz, his pacifistic, feminist, and slightly homoerotic chronicling of a post-World War I love affair of sorts opening Stateside this week, he can say that with a smile. After all, this feature has already garnered eleven Cécar nominations, including one for best film, and a dozen more from various international film festivals.
For many folks, that’s no surprise. All they have to hear is that a new Ozon is unspooling at their local art house, and they’re hotfooting it to the ticket booth. Why? Few other directors have the ability to depict the psychosexual permutations of our fellow man better, at times accompanied with an unexpected Hitchcockian twist or a good dose of Almodóvarian tongue-in-cheek perversity.
In his 1996 short, "A Summer Dress," a young gay man,...
- 3/20/2017
- by Brandon Judell
- www.culturecatch.com
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Wednesday that the women known as the “San Antonio Four” be declared innocent and exonerated after almost 15 years in prison, Ksat 12 News reports.
The story of Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez – who were convicted in 1997 of attacking Ramirez’s nieces, ages 7 and 9 – was the subject of a recent documentary Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four, that aired on Investigation Discovery.
Rivera was convicted in December 1997 of sexual assault and sentenced to 37 years. Her friends were each sentenced in February 1998 to 15 years. Rivera was then paroled...
The story of Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez – who were convicted in 1997 of attacking Ramirez’s nieces, ages 7 and 9 – was the subject of a recent documentary Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four, that aired on Investigation Discovery.
Rivera was convicted in December 1997 of sexual assault and sentenced to 37 years. Her friends were each sentenced in February 1998 to 15 years. Rivera was then paroled...
- 11/24/2016
- by George Stark
- PEOPLE.com
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The allegations that arose in 1994 stunned Elizabeth Ramirez.
Police were on the phone, saying her two nieces — then ages 7 and 9 — had accused Ramirez and three of her friends of sexually assaulting them months earlier over a two-day period while Ramirez cared for the young girls at her apartment in San Antonio, Texas.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Ramirez tells People. “I was like, where did they even come up with that? I was like in shock.”
Ramirez, then 19, was a fast-food restaurant worker who’d recently learned she was pregnant. Her friends,...
The allegations that arose in 1994 stunned Elizabeth Ramirez.
Police were on the phone, saying her two nieces — then ages 7 and 9 — had accused Ramirez and three of her friends of sexually assaulting them months earlier over a two-day period while Ramirez cared for the young girls at her apartment in San Antonio, Texas.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Ramirez tells People. “I was like, where did they even come up with that? I was like in shock.”
Ramirez, then 19, was a fast-food restaurant worker who’d recently learned she was pregnant. Her friends,...
- 10/13/2016
- by jefftruesdelltimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
You watch enough hero-backed-into-a-corner action films like Crank, Taken, or The Equalizer and you start to find your mind drifting away from the sheer monotony of their progression. Their characters are built to survive these situations no matter how dire because people want to see the good guy win. They want to see him risk everything, travel in the murky areas of morality, and be the badass society doesn’t allow them to be, but that ultimate victory is key because escapism only works when your surrogate onscreen walks away. How else could there be a sequel? But what happens when a Joe Schmo is thrust into proving his mettle through the same type of scenario? What would those films look like through a Shaun of the Dead filter?
The answer arrives in the form of Adam Randall‘s Level Up, a high-concept thriller wherein slacker Matt (Josh Bowman) is...
The answer arrives in the form of Adam Randall‘s Level Up, a high-concept thriller wherein slacker Matt (Josh Bowman) is...
- 8/24/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
“We thought it was going to be a cakewalk.”
“Southwest of Salem” director Deborah S. Esquenazi had planned to end her documentary with the happy exoneration of the San Antonio Four. Unfortunately, the case is still ongoing, despite mounting evidence of injustice.
In 1994, four Latina lesbian women — Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez — were wrongfully accused of gang-raping two little girls in San Antonio. The accused were released from prison when one of the girls recanted, and some of the forensic evidence were debunked in 2012 and 2013. The women have yet to be exonerated, though, and their freedoms are still curtailed.
Esquenazi filmed the hearings for ID’s documentary “Southwest of Salem” and felt that the evidence was presented “so meticulously” that the four women’s innocence would be apparent. “But the hours passed, and the judge got more ornery,” she said at the Television Critics Association panel for the film on Monday.
“Southwest of Salem” director Deborah S. Esquenazi had planned to end her documentary with the happy exoneration of the San Antonio Four. Unfortunately, the case is still ongoing, despite mounting evidence of injustice.
In 1994, four Latina lesbian women — Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez — were wrongfully accused of gang-raping two little girls in San Antonio. The accused were released from prison when one of the girls recanted, and some of the forensic evidence were debunked in 2012 and 2013. The women have yet to be exonerated, though, and their freedoms are still curtailed.
Esquenazi filmed the hearings for ID’s documentary “Southwest of Salem” and felt that the evidence was presented “so meticulously” that the four women’s innocence would be apparent. “But the hours passed, and the judge got more ornery,” she said at the Television Critics Association panel for the film on Monday.
- 8/2/2016
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Netflix picks up an ITV series while Public Enemy [pictured] scooped the inagural MIPDrama Screenings awards.
Beta Film takes TV-event Terror
Germany-based sales outfit Beta Film has picked up worldwide rights for Terror, a TV courtroom drama that uses audience participation to reach its conclusion. Standing accused is a German air force pilot who has shot down a civilian aircraft after it was hijacked by terrorists, killing everyone on board but saving a stadium full of innocent people. After witnessing the trial, viewers are encouraged to vote online, or via telephone or text message, to decide the verdict, guilty or not guilty. Carnage co-producer Oliver Berben has teamed on the project with writer Ferdinand von Schirach (Shades Of Guilt) and director Lars Kraume (The People vs Fritz Bauer). At Miptv, Beta will be offering Terror at Miptv as both as a ready-made feature and a format.
Public Enemy takes drama screening award
Topping a field of 12 high-end drama series...
Beta Film takes TV-event Terror
Germany-based sales outfit Beta Film has picked up worldwide rights for Terror, a TV courtroom drama that uses audience participation to reach its conclusion. Standing accused is a German air force pilot who has shot down a civilian aircraft after it was hijacked by terrorists, killing everyone on board but saving a stadium full of innocent people. After witnessing the trial, viewers are encouraged to vote online, or via telephone or text message, to decide the verdict, guilty or not guilty. Carnage co-producer Oliver Berben has teamed on the project with writer Ferdinand von Schirach (Shades Of Guilt) and director Lars Kraume (The People vs Fritz Bauer). At Miptv, Beta will be offering Terror at Miptv as both as a ready-made feature and a format.
Public Enemy takes drama screening award
Topping a field of 12 high-end drama series...
- 4/4/2016
- ScreenDaily
The Cannes Film festival was an exceptional edition for French films this year. A focus on the rising generation of French actors and directors that have been highlighted in Cannes and will most certainly be the stars of tomorrow was compiled by Unifrance chief Isabelle Giordano.
They are a force to be reckoned with. Unifrance films is ready to bet that you will certainly hear about these ten talented people. They represent the French cinema of today and will soon be on the screens worldwide.
Emmanuelle Bercot
An actress and a director, Emmanuelle Bercot began by enrolling at the Cours Florent drama school and taking dancing lessons after her baccalaureate. She graduated from Femis in 1998, after winning the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival for her short film "Les Vacances," in 1997. After her first few roles in the films of Jean-François Richet and Michel Deville, her career as an actress took off when Claude Miller gave her one of the main roles in "La Classe de neige" (1998). The following year, she made the headlines with the medium-length film she directed called "La Puce," presented in the selection of Un Certain Regard at Cannes. This film tells of the love affair between a 35-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, played by Isild Le Besco.
Her first feature-length film, "Clément" (2001), is about the life of a troubled woman who has one adventure after another with various men until she meets a 14-yearold boy. Her second film, "Backstage" (2004), continues to explore teenage angst through a relationship between a hit singer and a young obsessional fan. She earned her first critical and public acclaim with "On My Way" (2013), the third film written by the director for Catherine Deneuve, in which the star plays a woman who has decided to leave everything behind and hit the road in France.
She was indisputably the most talked about person during the Cannes Film Festival 2015, both as an actress and a director. Thierry Frémaux surprised everyone by announcing that "Standing Tall," Emmanuelle Bercot’s fourth feature-length film would open the 68th Cannes Film Festival. Emmanuelle Bercot says that she has rediscovered the social fiber of her beginnings with this tale of juvenile delinquency. After the enthusiastic and unanimous reception of her film, she won the Best Actress Award for her role as a woman under the influence of love in the film "Mon Roi" by Maïwenn, with whom she co-wrote the script for "Polisse," which won the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012
Thomas Bidegain
Thomas Bidegain may well be one of the best known French screenwriters in the profession today, but it took him ten years to achieve this status. His career path in film is anything but ordinary. He started out in the 1990s by distributing and producing independent American films: "Ice Storm" by Ang Lee and "Chasing Sleep" by Michael Walker. He came back to France and joined MK2 where he became director of distribution. In 1999, he returned to production for "Why Not." In 2007, he told the story of his attempt to stop smoking in "Arrêter de fumer tue," a personal diary that was turned into a documentary, then a book.
In the meantime, he began screenwriting and worked on several projects. In 2009, he wrote the screenplay for Jacques Audiard’s film, "A Prophet," alongside Nicolas Peufaillit and Abdel Raouf Dafri, which won the Grand Prix du Jury in 2009. He participated in Audiard’s next film, "Rust and Bone" and "Our Children" by Joachim Lafosse. He was also the co-writer for "Saint Laurent" by Bertrand Bonello. Winning a César for the best original script and a César for the best adaptation, he presented "Cowboys" at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs in Cannes this year, his first film as a director. He is also co-writer of "Ni le ciel ni la terre" by Clément Cogitore, presented during the Semaine de la Critique, as well as co-writer of the script for Jacques Audiard’s latest film, "Dheepan," which won the Palme d’Or.
Louise Bourgoin
Louise Bourgoin attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts for five years, during which she began her career as a model. After she graduated from art school in 2004, she radically changed direction and became a presenter on cable TV. She was Miss Météo in Le Grand Journal on Canal + from 2006 to 2008. Her slot became essential viewing and attracted a wide audience, including the attention of the film industry.
She began her acting career in "The Girl from Monaco" by Anne Fontaine, and her performance earned her a César nomination for Most Promising Actress. This recognition led to a whole series of roles and launched her career in film. She headed the bill of several films in 2010 ("White as Snow" by Christophe Blanc, "Sweet Valentine" by Emma Luchini, and "Black Heaven" by Gilles Marchand). The same year, Luc Besson selected her for the leading role in "The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec."
Since then, Louise Bourgoin has played in film after film, and has taken her first steps in the international scene with her part in the American film "The Love Punch" by Joel Hopkins. She attracted attention at the Cannes Film Festival this year with her unusual role in Laurent Larivière’s first film, "I Am a Soldier," presented at Un Certain Regard.
Anaïs Demoustier
Her passion for acting started at a very young age and rapidly pushed her to take drama classes. She auditioned, when still a teenager, and got her first role alongside Isabelle Huppert in "Time of the Wolf" by Michael Haneke. After this, her career was launched and she played in a series of films among which "L’Année suivante" by Isabelle Czajka, "Hellphone" by James Huth, "The Beautiful Person" by Christophe Honoré, "Sois sage" by Juliette Garcias, "Sweet Evil" by Olivier Coussemacq, "Dear Prudene" by Rebecca Zlotowski, "Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Robert Guédiguian, "Thérèse Desqueyroux" by Claude Miller, "Quai d’Orsay" by Bertrand Tavernier, "Paris Follies" by Marc Fitoussi, etc.
A filmography rich of 30 films for an actress who isn’t 30 years old yet. In 2014, the press talked about the blooming of Anaïs Demoustier because her face and poise became essential to cinema. Present in "Bird People" by Pascale Ferran, "Caprices" by Emmanuel Mouret, "À trois on y va" by Jérôme Bonnell and "The New Girlfriend" by François Ozon, she is Marguerite in the last Valérie Donzelli’s film, "Marguerite et Julien" screened in Official selection in Cannes.
Louis Garrel
The son of actress Brigitte Sy and the director Philippe Garrel, he began his career in film thanks to his father, who started filming him at the age of six in "Emergency Kisses," alongside his mother and his grandfather, Maurice Garrel. He went onto study drama at the Conservatoire National d’Art Dramatique. He made his real cinema debut in 2001 in the film "Ceci est mon corps" by Rodolphe Marconi. Two years later, he played opposite Michael Pitt and the future Bond girl, Eva Green, in "The Dreamers" by Bernardo Bertolucci.
He then starred in another of his father’s films, "Regular Lovers". His performance earned him the César for the Most Promising Actor in 2005. Since then, he has played alongside the greatest, such as Isabelle Huppert in "Ma mère" by Christophe Honoré. This marked the beginning of a long collaboration between the filmmaker and the actor. They worked together in the film "In Paris" with Romain Duris, then in 2007 in "Love Songs" with Ludivine Sagnier, in "The Beautiful Person" with Léa Seydoux, in "Making Plans" for Lena with Chiara Mostroianni and, finally, in " Beloved" with Catherine Deneuve. He also topped the bill with Valéria Bruni Tedeschi in "Actresses," whom he worked with again in 2013 in "A Castle in Italy."
In 2010, he directed a short film, "The Little Tailor," in which he directed Léa Seydoux. He performed once again in one of his father’s films, "A Burning Hot Summer," followed by "Jealousy." In 2014, he starred in Bertrand Bonello’s film "Saint Laurent," a role which led to another César nomination, but this time in the best supporting role category. His first feature-length film, "Two Friends," presented at a Certain Regard, was applauded by the critics. He also starred in "Mon Roi," Maïwenn’s fourth feature-length film, alongside Emmanuelle and Vincent Cassel, presented as part of the official selection.
Guillaume Gouix
After studying at the Conservatoire in Marseille and the Ecole Régionale d’Acteur de Cannes, Guillaume Gouix began his career in television. He played the male lead in "The Lion Cubs," by Claire Doyon, in 2003. Noted for his performance, especially the highly physical aspect of it and his intense gaze, he then played a series of supporting roles as a young hoodlum in "Les Mauvais joueurs" by Frédéric Balekdjian and in "Chacun sa nuit," by Jean-Marc Barr and Pascal Arnold. He featured in the 2007 war film "Intimate Enemies" by Florent Emilio Siri, thus confirming his taste for complex characters.
The following year, he was applauded for his performance in the film "Behind the Walls" by Christian Faure. In 2010, he starred in "22 Bullets" by Richard Berry and in 2011, he established his reputation with roles in "Nobody Else But You" by Gérald Hustache-Mathieu, "Et soudain, tout le monde me manque" by Jennifer Devoldere, and "Jimmy Rivière," Teddy Lussi-Modeste’s film debut.
He also appeared in "Midnight in Paris" by Woody Allen. He more recently starred in "Attila Marcel," by Sylvain Chomet, in which he played the lead role, in "French Women" by Audrey Dana, and "The Connection" by Cédric Jimenez with Jean Dujardin and Gilles Lelouche. He performed in three films presented at Cannes this year ("Les Anarchistes" by Elie Wajeman, which opened the Semaine de la Critique, "La Vie en grand" by Mathieu Vadepied, which closed the week, and in "Enragés" by Eric Hannezo, screened at the Cinéma de la Plage). He also directed his first short film "Alexis Ivanovitch, vous êtes mon héros" in 2011 and will soon start on a feature-length film, which is currently being written. He will be topping the bill in 2015 with "Braqueurs," a thriller by Julien Leclercq.
Ariane Labed
Born in Greece to French parents, Ariane Labed has always navigated between her two countries. She studied drama at the University of Provence and began her acting career treading the boards. After setting up a company combining dance and theater, Ariane Labed returned to live in Greece where she played at the National Theater of Athens. 2010 was the year of her first film, "Attenberg," directed by Athiná-Rachél Tsangári. "Alps" by Yorgos Lanthi-mos, the following year, confirmed the talent of this strangely charming actress. Two years later, she starred in "Before Midnight" by Richard Linklater where she played the role of Anna. The follow-up to "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset," this third part of the saga was a great success, making Labed known to a wider audience.
In 2014, she played a young sailor in "Fidelio, Alice’s Odyssey," who is torn between faithfulness and her desire to live her life. Winning the best actress award at the Locarno Film Festival and nominated for a César, the French actress gives a brilliant performance in Lucie Borleteau’s first feature-length film. She joined Yorgos Lanthimos in Cannes in 2015, where he won the Prix du Jury for his film "The Lobster."
Vincent Macaigne
Vincent Macaigne is the leading light in young French cinema. He joined the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique in Paris in 1999, appearing on stage and assuming the role of director. His free adaptations of the great classics of literature and drama earned him public and critical acclaim. He directed "The Idiot" by Dostoïevski and presented "Au moins j’aurai laissé un beau cadavre in Avignon," inspired by Hamlet. He also rapidly made a name for himself in demanding art-house films. In 2001, he was seen for the first time in "Replay" by Catherine Corsini. In 2007, he starred in "On War" by Bertrand Bonello and in 2010, in "A Burning Hot Summer" by Philippe Garrel.
Since 2011, Vincent Macaigne’s presence in short, medium and full-length films has gradually increased. Faithful to his directors, he has starred in several of their films. As is the case with his friend Guillaume Brac, who directed him in "Le Naufragé," "Tonnerre" and "Un monde sans femmes." He was awarded the Grand Prix and the Prix Télérama at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and the Prix Lutin for Best Actor in this film. Under the direction of Vincent Mariette, he played in "Les Lézards" then "Fool Circle." In 2013, we find the funny and touching thirty-something in "La fille du 14 juillet" by Antonin Peretjatko, "Age of Panic" by Justine Triet, and "2 Autumns, 3 Winters" by Sébastien Betbeder.
He was discovered by the general public at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Considered a figurehead of the revival of French cinema, Vincent has drawn the attention of the Cahiers du Cinéma, and even the British newspaper The Observer, which referred to him as the “new Gérard Depardieu”. In 2011, he directed "What We’ll Leave Behind," a very well-received medium-length film which won the Grand Prix at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival. He also starred in Mia Hansen-løve’s 2014 film "Eden." He plays one of the main roles in the actor Louis Garrel’s first feature-length film, "Two Friends," presented during the Semaine de la Critique. He also featured in his 2011 film, La Règle de trois.
Vimala Pons
From the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique, where she attended drama classes even though she wanted to be a screenwriter, to circus tents, Vimala Pons is an acrobat in all senses of the word. The 29-year-old actress has established her physical and poetic presence in French art-house films. She began her career in film with Albert Dupontel in "Enfermés dehors" in 2006. She then starred in "Eden Log" by Franck Vestiel in 2007, then in "Granny’s Funeral" by Bruno Podalydès in 2012.
Since then, we have seen her cross France in a little blue dress in "La Fille du 14 juillet," (she plays the girl) by Antonin Peretjatko, and changing into a lioness in "Métamorphoses," by Christophe Honoré. The impetuous muse of French independent film, Vimala Pons played in "Vincent" by Thomas Salvador this year. The actress has made a name for herself in 2015, in particular with "Comme un avion" by Bruno Podalydès, "Je suis à vous tout de suite" by Baya Kasmi, "La vie très privée de Monsieur Sim" by Michel Leclerc, and "L’Ombre des femmes" by Philippe Garrel (presented at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs this year in Cannes). She has also begun an international career, with a leading role in Paul Verhoeven’s latest film, "Elle."
Alice Winocour
The director Alice Winocour started out at Femis. After going into law, she returned to film and won three prizes for her short film "Kitchen: Prix TV5" for the best French-language short film, best international short film and the Silver Bear at the Festival of Nations (Ebensee). For "Magic Paris," she was awarded the jury prize at the St. Petersburg International Documentary, Short Film and Animated Film Festival.
She continued her career by writing the script for the film "Ordinary," by Vladimir Perisic. At the Cannes Film Festival 2012, Alice Winocour made a marked entry in the international arena with a film by a woman about women and the unchanging way of looking at them. In the film "Augustine," we are told the story of a professor and his patient, played by Vincent Lindon and Soko respectively. In 2015, she brought out her second feature-length film, "Maryland," which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 68th Cannes Film Festival. She is also the co-writer of "Mustang," by Denis Gamze Ergüven, presented at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs.
They are a force to be reckoned with. Unifrance films is ready to bet that you will certainly hear about these ten talented people. They represent the French cinema of today and will soon be on the screens worldwide.
Emmanuelle Bercot
An actress and a director, Emmanuelle Bercot began by enrolling at the Cours Florent drama school and taking dancing lessons after her baccalaureate. She graduated from Femis in 1998, after winning the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival for her short film "Les Vacances," in 1997. After her first few roles in the films of Jean-François Richet and Michel Deville, her career as an actress took off when Claude Miller gave her one of the main roles in "La Classe de neige" (1998). The following year, she made the headlines with the medium-length film she directed called "La Puce," presented in the selection of Un Certain Regard at Cannes. This film tells of the love affair between a 35-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, played by Isild Le Besco.
Her first feature-length film, "Clément" (2001), is about the life of a troubled woman who has one adventure after another with various men until she meets a 14-yearold boy. Her second film, "Backstage" (2004), continues to explore teenage angst through a relationship between a hit singer and a young obsessional fan. She earned her first critical and public acclaim with "On My Way" (2013), the third film written by the director for Catherine Deneuve, in which the star plays a woman who has decided to leave everything behind and hit the road in France.
She was indisputably the most talked about person during the Cannes Film Festival 2015, both as an actress and a director. Thierry Frémaux surprised everyone by announcing that "Standing Tall," Emmanuelle Bercot’s fourth feature-length film would open the 68th Cannes Film Festival. Emmanuelle Bercot says that she has rediscovered the social fiber of her beginnings with this tale of juvenile delinquency. After the enthusiastic and unanimous reception of her film, she won the Best Actress Award for her role as a woman under the influence of love in the film "Mon Roi" by Maïwenn, with whom she co-wrote the script for "Polisse," which won the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012
Thomas Bidegain
Thomas Bidegain may well be one of the best known French screenwriters in the profession today, but it took him ten years to achieve this status. His career path in film is anything but ordinary. He started out in the 1990s by distributing and producing independent American films: "Ice Storm" by Ang Lee and "Chasing Sleep" by Michael Walker. He came back to France and joined MK2 where he became director of distribution. In 1999, he returned to production for "Why Not." In 2007, he told the story of his attempt to stop smoking in "Arrêter de fumer tue," a personal diary that was turned into a documentary, then a book.
In the meantime, he began screenwriting and worked on several projects. In 2009, he wrote the screenplay for Jacques Audiard’s film, "A Prophet," alongside Nicolas Peufaillit and Abdel Raouf Dafri, which won the Grand Prix du Jury in 2009. He participated in Audiard’s next film, "Rust and Bone" and "Our Children" by Joachim Lafosse. He was also the co-writer for "Saint Laurent" by Bertrand Bonello. Winning a César for the best original script and a César for the best adaptation, he presented "Cowboys" at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs in Cannes this year, his first film as a director. He is also co-writer of "Ni le ciel ni la terre" by Clément Cogitore, presented during the Semaine de la Critique, as well as co-writer of the script for Jacques Audiard’s latest film, "Dheepan," which won the Palme d’Or.
Louise Bourgoin
Louise Bourgoin attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts for five years, during which she began her career as a model. After she graduated from art school in 2004, she radically changed direction and became a presenter on cable TV. She was Miss Météo in Le Grand Journal on Canal + from 2006 to 2008. Her slot became essential viewing and attracted a wide audience, including the attention of the film industry.
She began her acting career in "The Girl from Monaco" by Anne Fontaine, and her performance earned her a César nomination for Most Promising Actress. This recognition led to a whole series of roles and launched her career in film. She headed the bill of several films in 2010 ("White as Snow" by Christophe Blanc, "Sweet Valentine" by Emma Luchini, and "Black Heaven" by Gilles Marchand). The same year, Luc Besson selected her for the leading role in "The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec."
Since then, Louise Bourgoin has played in film after film, and has taken her first steps in the international scene with her part in the American film "The Love Punch" by Joel Hopkins. She attracted attention at the Cannes Film Festival this year with her unusual role in Laurent Larivière’s first film, "I Am a Soldier," presented at Un Certain Regard.
Anaïs Demoustier
Her passion for acting started at a very young age and rapidly pushed her to take drama classes. She auditioned, when still a teenager, and got her first role alongside Isabelle Huppert in "Time of the Wolf" by Michael Haneke. After this, her career was launched and she played in a series of films among which "L’Année suivante" by Isabelle Czajka, "Hellphone" by James Huth, "The Beautiful Person" by Christophe Honoré, "Sois sage" by Juliette Garcias, "Sweet Evil" by Olivier Coussemacq, "Dear Prudene" by Rebecca Zlotowski, "Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Robert Guédiguian, "Thérèse Desqueyroux" by Claude Miller, "Quai d’Orsay" by Bertrand Tavernier, "Paris Follies" by Marc Fitoussi, etc.
A filmography rich of 30 films for an actress who isn’t 30 years old yet. In 2014, the press talked about the blooming of Anaïs Demoustier because her face and poise became essential to cinema. Present in "Bird People" by Pascale Ferran, "Caprices" by Emmanuel Mouret, "À trois on y va" by Jérôme Bonnell and "The New Girlfriend" by François Ozon, she is Marguerite in the last Valérie Donzelli’s film, "Marguerite et Julien" screened in Official selection in Cannes.
Louis Garrel
The son of actress Brigitte Sy and the director Philippe Garrel, he began his career in film thanks to his father, who started filming him at the age of six in "Emergency Kisses," alongside his mother and his grandfather, Maurice Garrel. He went onto study drama at the Conservatoire National d’Art Dramatique. He made his real cinema debut in 2001 in the film "Ceci est mon corps" by Rodolphe Marconi. Two years later, he played opposite Michael Pitt and the future Bond girl, Eva Green, in "The Dreamers" by Bernardo Bertolucci.
He then starred in another of his father’s films, "Regular Lovers". His performance earned him the César for the Most Promising Actor in 2005. Since then, he has played alongside the greatest, such as Isabelle Huppert in "Ma mère" by Christophe Honoré. This marked the beginning of a long collaboration between the filmmaker and the actor. They worked together in the film "In Paris" with Romain Duris, then in 2007 in "Love Songs" with Ludivine Sagnier, in "The Beautiful Person" with Léa Seydoux, in "Making Plans" for Lena with Chiara Mostroianni and, finally, in " Beloved" with Catherine Deneuve. He also topped the bill with Valéria Bruni Tedeschi in "Actresses," whom he worked with again in 2013 in "A Castle in Italy."
In 2010, he directed a short film, "The Little Tailor," in which he directed Léa Seydoux. He performed once again in one of his father’s films, "A Burning Hot Summer," followed by "Jealousy." In 2014, he starred in Bertrand Bonello’s film "Saint Laurent," a role which led to another César nomination, but this time in the best supporting role category. His first feature-length film, "Two Friends," presented at a Certain Regard, was applauded by the critics. He also starred in "Mon Roi," Maïwenn’s fourth feature-length film, alongside Emmanuelle and Vincent Cassel, presented as part of the official selection.
Guillaume Gouix
After studying at the Conservatoire in Marseille and the Ecole Régionale d’Acteur de Cannes, Guillaume Gouix began his career in television. He played the male lead in "The Lion Cubs," by Claire Doyon, in 2003. Noted for his performance, especially the highly physical aspect of it and his intense gaze, he then played a series of supporting roles as a young hoodlum in "Les Mauvais joueurs" by Frédéric Balekdjian and in "Chacun sa nuit," by Jean-Marc Barr and Pascal Arnold. He featured in the 2007 war film "Intimate Enemies" by Florent Emilio Siri, thus confirming his taste for complex characters.
The following year, he was applauded for his performance in the film "Behind the Walls" by Christian Faure. In 2010, he starred in "22 Bullets" by Richard Berry and in 2011, he established his reputation with roles in "Nobody Else But You" by Gérald Hustache-Mathieu, "Et soudain, tout le monde me manque" by Jennifer Devoldere, and "Jimmy Rivière," Teddy Lussi-Modeste’s film debut.
He also appeared in "Midnight in Paris" by Woody Allen. He more recently starred in "Attila Marcel," by Sylvain Chomet, in which he played the lead role, in "French Women" by Audrey Dana, and "The Connection" by Cédric Jimenez with Jean Dujardin and Gilles Lelouche. He performed in three films presented at Cannes this year ("Les Anarchistes" by Elie Wajeman, which opened the Semaine de la Critique, "La Vie en grand" by Mathieu Vadepied, which closed the week, and in "Enragés" by Eric Hannezo, screened at the Cinéma de la Plage). He also directed his first short film "Alexis Ivanovitch, vous êtes mon héros" in 2011 and will soon start on a feature-length film, which is currently being written. He will be topping the bill in 2015 with "Braqueurs," a thriller by Julien Leclercq.
Ariane Labed
Born in Greece to French parents, Ariane Labed has always navigated between her two countries. She studied drama at the University of Provence and began her acting career treading the boards. After setting up a company combining dance and theater, Ariane Labed returned to live in Greece where she played at the National Theater of Athens. 2010 was the year of her first film, "Attenberg," directed by Athiná-Rachél Tsangári. "Alps" by Yorgos Lanthi-mos, the following year, confirmed the talent of this strangely charming actress. Two years later, she starred in "Before Midnight" by Richard Linklater where she played the role of Anna. The follow-up to "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset," this third part of the saga was a great success, making Labed known to a wider audience.
In 2014, she played a young sailor in "Fidelio, Alice’s Odyssey," who is torn between faithfulness and her desire to live her life. Winning the best actress award at the Locarno Film Festival and nominated for a César, the French actress gives a brilliant performance in Lucie Borleteau’s first feature-length film. She joined Yorgos Lanthimos in Cannes in 2015, where he won the Prix du Jury for his film "The Lobster."
Vincent Macaigne
Vincent Macaigne is the leading light in young French cinema. He joined the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique in Paris in 1999, appearing on stage and assuming the role of director. His free adaptations of the great classics of literature and drama earned him public and critical acclaim. He directed "The Idiot" by Dostoïevski and presented "Au moins j’aurai laissé un beau cadavre in Avignon," inspired by Hamlet. He also rapidly made a name for himself in demanding art-house films. In 2001, he was seen for the first time in "Replay" by Catherine Corsini. In 2007, he starred in "On War" by Bertrand Bonello and in 2010, in "A Burning Hot Summer" by Philippe Garrel.
Since 2011, Vincent Macaigne’s presence in short, medium and full-length films has gradually increased. Faithful to his directors, he has starred in several of their films. As is the case with his friend Guillaume Brac, who directed him in "Le Naufragé," "Tonnerre" and "Un monde sans femmes." He was awarded the Grand Prix and the Prix Télérama at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, and the Prix Lutin for Best Actor in this film. Under the direction of Vincent Mariette, he played in "Les Lézards" then "Fool Circle." In 2013, we find the funny and touching thirty-something in "La fille du 14 juillet" by Antonin Peretjatko, "Age of Panic" by Justine Triet, and "2 Autumns, 3 Winters" by Sébastien Betbeder.
He was discovered by the general public at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Considered a figurehead of the revival of French cinema, Vincent has drawn the attention of the Cahiers du Cinéma, and even the British newspaper The Observer, which referred to him as the “new Gérard Depardieu”. In 2011, he directed "What We’ll Leave Behind," a very well-received medium-length film which won the Grand Prix at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival. He also starred in Mia Hansen-løve’s 2014 film "Eden." He plays one of the main roles in the actor Louis Garrel’s first feature-length film, "Two Friends," presented during the Semaine de la Critique. He also featured in his 2011 film, La Règle de trois.
Vimala Pons
From the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique, where she attended drama classes even though she wanted to be a screenwriter, to circus tents, Vimala Pons is an acrobat in all senses of the word. The 29-year-old actress has established her physical and poetic presence in French art-house films. She began her career in film with Albert Dupontel in "Enfermés dehors" in 2006. She then starred in "Eden Log" by Franck Vestiel in 2007, then in "Granny’s Funeral" by Bruno Podalydès in 2012.
Since then, we have seen her cross France in a little blue dress in "La Fille du 14 juillet," (she plays the girl) by Antonin Peretjatko, and changing into a lioness in "Métamorphoses," by Christophe Honoré. The impetuous muse of French independent film, Vimala Pons played in "Vincent" by Thomas Salvador this year. The actress has made a name for herself in 2015, in particular with "Comme un avion" by Bruno Podalydès, "Je suis à vous tout de suite" by Baya Kasmi, "La vie très privée de Monsieur Sim" by Michel Leclerc, and "L’Ombre des femmes" by Philippe Garrel (presented at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs this year in Cannes). She has also begun an international career, with a leading role in Paul Verhoeven’s latest film, "Elle."
Alice Winocour
The director Alice Winocour started out at Femis. After going into law, she returned to film and won three prizes for her short film "Kitchen: Prix TV5" for the best French-language short film, best international short film and the Silver Bear at the Festival of Nations (Ebensee). For "Magic Paris," she was awarded the jury prize at the St. Petersburg International Documentary, Short Film and Animated Film Festival.
She continued her career by writing the script for the film "Ordinary," by Vladimir Perisic. At the Cannes Film Festival 2012, Alice Winocour made a marked entry in the international arena with a film by a woman about women and the unchanging way of looking at them. In the film "Augustine," we are told the story of a professor and his patient, played by Vincent Lindon and Soko respectively. In 2015, she brought out her second feature-length film, "Maryland," which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 68th Cannes Film Festival. She is also the co-writer of "Mustang," by Denis Gamze Ergüven, presented at the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs.
- 7/5/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
This is why Spike's "Lip Sync Battle" is already must-see TV. It just premiered in early April and it's now a Thursday night staple, thanks to performances like this one from "Pitch Perfect" star Anna Kendrick.
Last night (April 16), Anna took on John Krasinski, who is a producer of the show. She did two songs: "Steal My Girl" by One Direction, and "Booty" by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. For her fully choreographed "Booty" performance, she got back-up from the singer herself, J.Lo, and that sealed the deal. Total ownage.
Check out the "Booty" performance here, with Jenny from the Block's cameo:
Boom! John couldn't top that, although he was no slouch with "Bye Bye Bye" by Nsync and "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Check out his clips over here.
Last night (April 16), Anna took on John Krasinski, who is a producer of the show. She did two songs: "Steal My Girl" by One Direction, and "Booty" by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. For her fully choreographed "Booty" performance, she got back-up from the singer herself, J.Lo, and that sealed the deal. Total ownage.
Check out the "Booty" performance here, with Jenny from the Block's cameo:
Boom! John couldn't top that, although he was no slouch with "Bye Bye Bye" by Nsync and "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Check out his clips over here.
- 4/17/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Nikhil Advani and his film production company Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures are proud to announce the commencement of principal photography of the true-life incidents inspired Airlift. Presented by T-Series and Cape of Good Hope, in strategic partnership with Abundantia Entertainment, Airlift stars Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, along with a carefully cast ensemble of characters. The film has been conceived and is directed by Raja Krishna Menon. His last outing in this capacity was the critically acclaimed Barah Anna. An emotional Advani said, "I have a unique relationship with Akshay Kumar, having directed him in two films. And now, as his producer, it becomes my responsibility to fully support Raja to ensure we present Akshay in a way that he surpasses audience expectations." On the support he has received from Bhushan Kumar, Nikhil concludes "Implicit mutual trust makes for a sincere project. We are grateful that Bhushan ji and his...
- 2/23/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Nikhil Advani and his film production company Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures are proud to announce the commencement of principal photography of the true-life incidents inspired Airlift. Presented by T-Series and Cape of Good, in strategic partnership with Abundantia Entertainment, Airlift stars Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, along with a carefully cast ensemble of characters.
The film has been conceived and is directed by Raja Krishna Menon. His last outing in this capacity was the critically acclaimed Barah Anna.
An emotional Advani said, “I have a unique relationship with Akshay, having directed him in two films. And now, as his producer, it becomes my responsibility to fully support Raja to ensure we present Akshay in a way that he surpasses audience expectations.”
On the support he has received from Bhushan Kumar, Nikhil concludes “Implicit mutual trust makes for a sincere project. We are grateful that Bhushan ji and his team have...
The film has been conceived and is directed by Raja Krishna Menon. His last outing in this capacity was the critically acclaimed Barah Anna.
An emotional Advani said, “I have a unique relationship with Akshay, having directed him in two films. And now, as his producer, it becomes my responsibility to fully support Raja to ensure we present Akshay in a way that he surpasses audience expectations.”
On the support he has received from Bhushan Kumar, Nikhil concludes “Implicit mutual trust makes for a sincere project. We are grateful that Bhushan ji and his team have...
- 2/23/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Welcome back to This Week In Discs! We were off last week for the holiday, so today we’re looking at the new releases for 12/30/14 and 1/6/15. If you see something you like, click on the title to buy it from Amazon. The Guest David Collins (Dan Stevens) is a recent discharge from the Army who arrives on a grieving family’s doorstep with a kind words about their deceased military son. They take him in, and soon he’s working his way into their lives with kind words and a helping hand. Something is a bit off with David though, and soon the family’s most suspicious and cynical member, Anna (Maika Monroe) discovers the truth behind David’s presence. The guys behind You’re Next (Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett) return, but instead of toying around with a home invasion this time around they’ve set their playful sights on the action genre. The...
- 1/6/2015
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Frozen are mashed together in these 13 photos, and the results are fairly impressive. Chris Evans' large Captain America frame has been reduced to match Anna's much smaller build. Elsa is Black Widow, but the impressive part is the composting on the hair, which is so hard to do. A few more mashups are Hans as the Winter Soldier, Kristoff as Nick Fury, and The Duke of Weselton as Alexander Pierce.
The source site is in Korean so I'm not sure who the creator of the mashup is because Google Translate is no help.
Source: DC Inside — Via MTV...
The source site is in Korean so I'm not sure who the creator of the mashup is because Google Translate is no help.
Source: DC Inside — Via MTV...
- 10/29/2014
- by Free Reyes
- GeekTyrant
Being one of ABC’s Mistresses isn’t as easy-breezy as a stroll through the candle section at Maison Sur Mer.
I mean, imagine getting an unexpected marriage proposal from a bronzed, swoon-inducing, ridiculously sweet M.D., then heading to lunch with your three closest gal-pals and finding yourself stuck at No. 4 on the list of most gasp-inducing conversation-starters?
Video | Watch ABC’s Selfie Pilot Put a #2014 Twist on My Fair Lady
Such is the plight of poor Joss, whose sister Savi is caught up in a high-stakes game of “Pin the Blackmail on the Bitchface,” while buddy April discovers...
I mean, imagine getting an unexpected marriage proposal from a bronzed, swoon-inducing, ridiculously sweet M.D., then heading to lunch with your three closest gal-pals and finding yourself stuck at No. 4 on the list of most gasp-inducing conversation-starters?
Video | Watch ABC’s Selfie Pilot Put a #2014 Twist on My Fair Lady
Such is the plight of poor Joss, whose sister Savi is caught up in a high-stakes game of “Pin the Blackmail on the Bitchface,” while buddy April discovers...
- 8/19/2014
- TVLine.com
Chris Pratt has a very surprising hidden talent.
Though Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt is set to be a major movie star with his leading man role in the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy, it turns out he has another plan if his career starts to go south.
Hairstylist to the stars!
Video: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Trailer is 'So Good, It's Criminal'
Pratt recently received plenty of accolades on the "glorious French braid" he did on his wife Anna Faris when he posted it on Instagram, and in a new interview with Redbook magazine, Pratt admits that he's a "pro" and blessed with natural talent when it comes to braiding hair.
"I'd always braid Anna's hair, but I was doing it too tight and it broke in some places. Then I got a French-braid lesson from her mom, and it turns out I'm a pro," he says. "I...
Though Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt is set to be a major movie star with his leading man role in the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy, it turns out he has another plan if his career starts to go south.
Hairstylist to the stars!
Video: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Trailer is 'So Good, It's Criminal'
Pratt recently received plenty of accolades on the "glorious French braid" he did on his wife Anna Faris when he posted it on Instagram, and in a new interview with Redbook magazine, Pratt admits that he's a "pro" and blessed with natural talent when it comes to braiding hair.
"I'd always braid Anna's hair, but I was doing it too tight and it broke in some places. Then I got a French-braid lesson from her mom, and it turns out I'm a pro," he says. "I...
- 7/8/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
In the summer of 1977, I was 15 years old and seeing Star Wars over and over in my comfy St. Louis suburb, but I do vividly recall the newscasts announcing that serial killer David “Son of Sam” Berkowitz had finally been collared by the NYPD, ending a year-long reign of terror that left six victims dead and seven others wounded. Spike Lee has always been one of the best directors at evoking a time and place, and he captured that summer so well in his 1999 film Summer Of Sam. It was the first time Lee had tackled a subject outside the black experience (it boasts an almost all-white cast), and it’s been one of my favorite of his films. I hadn’t seen it since it was new so was excited when the Blu-ray popped up in my mailbox the other day and I’m pleased to say the film...
- 6/16/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Thought you couldn't be more excited for the Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul? Well, Anna Gunn is hinting that there are talks of her coming to the new AMC series and so....Boom. That just happened. We caught up with the beautiful o.g. B.B. star at Monday's Fox Fanfront in NYC, alongside her Gracepoint co-star David Tenant, and ohhhhhhhh the feels. See, Better Call Saul and Gracepoint are arguably the most promising new TV series in the works for the coming season, and Anna and David were there chatting about both of them (as if it were no big whoop and as if our TV loving hearts could even stand it). Anna told E! News there has...
- 5/13/2014
- E! Online
The USA Network is on the search for its next hit, with the announcement today of it’s 2014-15 development slate.
An alien drama from Lost creator Carlton Cuse, a comedy from Amy Poehler, and a single-cam comedy about a ski resort from Jessica Biel’s Iron Ocean Films are among the development projects touted by the network, who released descriptions for more than a dozen in-the-works possible series.
The network — home to Suits and White Collar — also announced the cast-contingent pilot pick-up of hour-long original drama Stanistan. Set in a fictional Middle Eastern country, the show follows the staff...
An alien drama from Lost creator Carlton Cuse, a comedy from Amy Poehler, and a single-cam comedy about a ski resort from Jessica Biel’s Iron Ocean Films are among the development projects touted by the network, who released descriptions for more than a dozen in-the-works possible series.
The network — home to Suits and White Collar — also announced the cast-contingent pilot pick-up of hour-long original drama Stanistan. Set in a fictional Middle Eastern country, the show follows the staff...
- 5/8/2014
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW - Inside TV
Prince Hans, Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, and Kristoff Bjorgman
Magical Disney characters attending Hogwarts makes a kind of logical sense, but what about the muggles? Artist Annabella, aka Eira1893, gives no clear answer on that but does give us some really fun art. My only wish is that these pieces didn't have the ragged border.
Annabella should do Disney villains as Hogwarts headmasters. That would be pretty cool to see.
We found this on Nerd Approved, Nerd Approved found it on BuzzFeed, BuzzFeed did a post on Kevin Bacon. Boom! Kevin Bacon!
Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip
Princess Jasmine, Rajah, Aladdin, Merida, and Flynn
Tarzan, Jane Porter, Milo Thatch, and Princess Kida
Belle and Prince Adam
Cinderella and Prince Henry
Tiana and Prince Naveen
Ariel, Prince Eric, Snow White and Prince Florian...
Magical Disney characters attending Hogwarts makes a kind of logical sense, but what about the muggles? Artist Annabella, aka Eira1893, gives no clear answer on that but does give us some really fun art. My only wish is that these pieces didn't have the ragged border.
Annabella should do Disney villains as Hogwarts headmasters. That would be pretty cool to see.
We found this on Nerd Approved, Nerd Approved found it on BuzzFeed, BuzzFeed did a post on Kevin Bacon. Boom! Kevin Bacon!
Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip
Princess Jasmine, Rajah, Aladdin, Merida, and Flynn
Tarzan, Jane Porter, Milo Thatch, and Princess Kida
Belle and Prince Adam
Cinderella and Prince Henry
Tiana and Prince Naveen
Ariel, Prince Eric, Snow White and Prince Florian...
- 4/10/2014
- by Free Reyes
- GeekTyrant
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
47 North
Star Trek Stellar Cartography The Starfleet Reference Library Deluxe Hc, $79.99
Alternative Comics
Sugar Booger #1 (Of 3)(not verified by Diamond), $5.95
Antarctic Press
8-Bit Zombies #1 (One Shot), $3.99
Very Zombie Christmas #5, $3.99
Arcana Studio
Steam Engines Of Oz Volume 2 The Geared Leviathan #1, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Hawken Melee #2 (Of 5), $3.99
Archie Comics
World Of Archie Double Digest #34, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover A Giuseppe Cafaro), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #43 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Torture Cover), $3.99
Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres Bloodwashed Incentive Cover), Ar
Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres End Of A Species Cover), $3.99
Extinction...
47 North
Star Trek Stellar Cartography The Starfleet Reference Library Deluxe Hc, $79.99
Alternative Comics
Sugar Booger #1 (Of 3)(not verified by Diamond), $5.95
Antarctic Press
8-Bit Zombies #1 (One Shot), $3.99
Very Zombie Christmas #5, $3.99
Arcana Studio
Steam Engines Of Oz Volume 2 The Geared Leviathan #1, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Hawken Melee #2 (Of 5), $3.99
Archie Comics
World Of Archie Double Digest #34, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover A Giuseppe Cafaro), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #3 (Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #43 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #43 (Jacen Burrows Torture Cover), $3.99
Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres Bloodwashed Incentive Cover), Ar
Extinction Parade #4 (Of 11)(Raulo Caceres End Of A Species Cover), $3.99
Extinction...
- 12/15/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
What’s hitting the fan on The Good Wife? What fresh drama awaits Glee‘s Rachel? Did a Criminal mind cheat? Will Bates Motel open its door to brotherly love? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.
Related | Good Wife Boss Reveals Why Kalinda’s Lover Was Erased From Premiere
What scoop can you give on the October 27th episode of The Good Wife? –Liz
Um, that it’s amazing. And breakneck-paced. And will basically cause 42 minutes of anxiety. And may lead you to cease breathing for long stretches of time. Aptly titled “Hitting The Fan,...
Related | Good Wife Boss Reveals Why Kalinda’s Lover Was Erased From Premiere
What scoop can you give on the October 27th episode of The Good Wife? –Liz
Um, that it’s amazing. And breakneck-paced. And will basically cause 42 minutes of anxiety. And may lead you to cease breathing for long stretches of time. Aptly titled “Hitting The Fan,...
- 10/17/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Abstract Studios
Strangers In Paradise Omnibus Sc (Previews Exclusive Edition), $100.00
Alternative Comics
Outliers #1, $5.00
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #267 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #267 (Fiona Staples Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Super Digest #4, $3.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #31, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Mike DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Nei Ruffino), $3.99
Asylum Press
Fearless Dawn In Outer Space (One Shot), $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #35 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Michael Dipascale Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (German Erramousepe Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (Jacen...
Abstract Studios
Strangers In Paradise Omnibus Sc (Previews Exclusive Edition), $100.00
Alternative Comics
Outliers #1, $5.00
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #267 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #267 (Fiona Staples Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Super Digest #4, $3.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #31, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Mike DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Nei Ruffino), $3.99
Asylum Press
Fearless Dawn In Outer Space (One Shot), $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #35 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Michael Dipascale Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (German Erramousepe Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (Jacen...
- 8/19/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
It has been a decade since Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie) had his first entree into life in "The O.C.," bringing fans of teen soap along for a look at life inside the mansions of Newport Beach. The Fox drama, which premiered on August 5, 2003, was filled with envelope-pushing sexual encounters, Juicy Couture jumpsuits, Death Cab for Cutie, trips to T.J. and much, much more.
Josh Schwartz was a day shy of 27 when "The O.C." first hit the airwaves, which made him the youngest TV creator ever and probably, one of the only ones who would admit to penning a highly-acclaimed pilot in his boxer shorts.
From the real story behind Mischa Barton's departure to the Cohens' original name, and the missed coupling opportunities to the star who didn't even make it onto "The O.C.'s" first poster, read on to see what Schwartz revealed to The Huffington Post while...
Josh Schwartz was a day shy of 27 when "The O.C." first hit the airwaves, which made him the youngest TV creator ever and probably, one of the only ones who would admit to penning a highly-acclaimed pilot in his boxer shorts.
From the real story behind Mischa Barton's departure to the Cohens' original name, and the missed coupling opportunities to the star who didn't even make it onto "The O.C.'s" first poster, read on to see what Schwartz revealed to The Huffington Post while...
- 8/5/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
Life of Pi. Paan Singh Tomar. The Namesake. Maqbool. From Hollywood to Bollywood, Irrfan Khan has grown from strength to strength. Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Irrfan made his critically acclaimed debut in Bollywood as a main lead actor in 2005 with Rog. Before this, he acted in numerous TV soaps such as Sparsh and Bharat Ek Khoj. Gaining a scholarship at National School of Drama in 1984, Irrfan’s destiny was set for acting. Having achieved three Filmfare awards and a National Film Award, Irrfan has also been awarded the Padma Shri- the fourth highest civilian award in India.
Irrfan Khan will be attending the London Indian Film Festival and will be speaking about his life and his work with director Asif Kapadia on the 20th of July at the BFI, Southbank.
Here, we explore Irrfan’s acting career with a special focus on our three favourite films from Bollywood and Hollywood.
Irrfan Khan will be attending the London Indian Film Festival and will be speaking about his life and his work with director Asif Kapadia on the 20th of July at the BFI, Southbank.
Here, we explore Irrfan’s acting career with a special focus on our three favourite films from Bollywood and Hollywood.
- 7/18/2013
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Beauty and Bollywood go hand in hand since the days of Madhubala and Meena Kumari. Be it Sharmila Tagore, Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Aishwarya Rai or Katrina Kaif; they’ve all impressed us by their looks before they made a mark with their talent.
Now joining the list of the industry’s most gorgeous new faces, is a stunner called Mandana Karimi.
An import from Iran, the babe will hit the silver screen in maverick director Vikram Bhatt’s forthcoming film Bhaag Johnny as a lead alongside Kunal Khemu and Zoa Morani.
Born to an Indian father and an Iranian mother, Mandana grew up in Tehran, before globetrotting and landing in India and being discovered by Vikram Bhatt. The gal may be a looker, but the actress in her is more concerned about versatility.
“I don’t want to be known just for my looks,” she quips. “I’m ready...
Now joining the list of the industry’s most gorgeous new faces, is a stunner called Mandana Karimi.
An import from Iran, the babe will hit the silver screen in maverick director Vikram Bhatt’s forthcoming film Bhaag Johnny as a lead alongside Kunal Khemu and Zoa Morani.
Born to an Indian father and an Iranian mother, Mandana grew up in Tehran, before globetrotting and landing in India and being discovered by Vikram Bhatt. The gal may be a looker, but the actress in her is more concerned about versatility.
“I don’t want to be known just for my looks,” she quips. “I’m ready...
- 7/16/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Lucky Monkey Pictures and Sh-k-Boom Records announced today Academy Award-and Tony Award nominated actress Anna Kendrick and Tony Award and Grammy Award nominated Jeremy Jordan (“Smash,” “Joyful Noise”) will star in the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed musical The Last 5 Years to be written and directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Lagravenese.
Lauren Versel, Kurt Deutsch, Richard Lagravenese and Janet Brenner will produce. Steve Norman will Co Produce. Steven Meizler, who has worked extensively with Steven Spielberg, David Fincher and Steven Soderbergh, is the Director of Photography. The film begins shooting this week in New York City. CAA will handle domestic sales, with Brian O’Shea and Nat McCormick handling international sales for The Exchange.
The Last 5 Years is a musical love story for a new generation. Told through emotionally powerful and comic songs from their individual perspectives, “The Last 5 Years” is a deconstruction...
Lauren Versel, Kurt Deutsch, Richard Lagravenese and Janet Brenner will produce. Steve Norman will Co Produce. Steven Meizler, who has worked extensively with Steven Spielberg, David Fincher and Steven Soderbergh, is the Director of Photography. The film begins shooting this week in New York City. CAA will handle domestic sales, with Brian O’Shea and Nat McCormick handling international sales for The Exchange.
The Last 5 Years is a musical love story for a new generation. Told through emotionally powerful and comic songs from their individual perspectives, “The Last 5 Years” is a deconstruction...
- 6/20/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema we recently looked back on the career of Bollywood costumier Ana Singh.
Following on looking back on Ana Singh’s career we decided to do interview the designer to find out her thoughts on Indian cinema celebrating 100 years, working in the industry and of course fashion.
Indian cinema is celebrating 100 years, what does it feel like to be a part of the industry?
It feels totally wonderful to have been part of this illustrious industry for 25 years and I have also had the good fortune to work with style icons such as Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Pooja Bhatt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala, who have all created huge trends that became hugely popular with the public. Unfortunately today, at least in my opinion, actors are dressed uniformly and I don’t feel we have seen any new style icons created.
Indian...
Following on looking back on Ana Singh’s career we decided to do interview the designer to find out her thoughts on Indian cinema celebrating 100 years, working in the industry and of course fashion.
Indian cinema is celebrating 100 years, what does it feel like to be a part of the industry?
It feels totally wonderful to have been part of this illustrious industry for 25 years and I have also had the good fortune to work with style icons such as Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Pooja Bhatt, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala, who have all created huge trends that became hugely popular with the public. Unfortunately today, at least in my opinion, actors are dressed uniformly and I don’t feel we have seen any new style icons created.
Indian...
- 5/31/2013
- by Meera Sharma
- Bollyspice
In celebration of 100 years of Bollywood, Bollyspice have decided to look back at the career of pioneering Bollywood costumier Ana Singh.
With 25 years experience working in the industry, Ana Singh began her career in 1989 working on the Salman Khan starrer Maine Pyar Kiya. Since then the costumier has gone on to work on 998 films including Khalnayak (1993); 1942: A Love Story (1994); Hum Apke Hai Kaun (1994); Bombay (1995); Border (1997); Refugee (2000); Khakee (2004); Omkara (2006) and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010).
Singh has also gained a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for her contribution to Indian cinema.
Notable achievement for Singh include winning two National Awards for her work on Taj Mahal and Umrao Jaan as well as receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award for her contribution to fashion design and research on the movie Mission Kashmir. Singh has also received the Prime Minister’s Women Achievers Award, and has worked with leading Indian personalities,...
With 25 years experience working in the industry, Ana Singh began her career in 1989 working on the Salman Khan starrer Maine Pyar Kiya. Since then the costumier has gone on to work on 998 films including Khalnayak (1993); 1942: A Love Story (1994); Hum Apke Hai Kaun (1994); Bombay (1995); Border (1997); Refugee (2000); Khakee (2004); Omkara (2006) and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010).
Singh has also gained a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for her contribution to Indian cinema.
Notable achievement for Singh include winning two National Awards for her work on Taj Mahal and Umrao Jaan as well as receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award for her contribution to fashion design and research on the movie Mission Kashmir. Singh has also received the Prime Minister’s Women Achievers Award, and has worked with leading Indian personalities,...
- 5/9/2013
- by Meera Sharma
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Feb 25: Prakash Jha has roped in Amrita Rao for "Satyagraha" and the actress is extremely joyous as most of her scenes are with none other than Amitabh Bachchan, whose role in the film is reportedly modelled on activist Anna Hazare.
"We are shooting in Bhopal and I am feeling so blessed that all my scenes in 'Satyagraha' are with Amitabh Bachchan. In fact, I can say 99 percent of my scenes are with him. It's like a dream come true for me," Amrita told Ians.
After "Main Hoon Na" and "Vivah", the 31-year-old's last memorable role was in 2008 "Welcome to Sajjanpur". After that, most of her films, like "Shortkut - The Con.
"We are shooting in Bhopal and I am feeling so blessed that all my scenes in 'Satyagraha' are with Amitabh Bachchan. In fact, I can say 99 percent of my scenes are with him. It's like a dream come true for me," Amrita told Ians.
After "Main Hoon Na" and "Vivah", the 31-year-old's last memorable role was in 2008 "Welcome to Sajjanpur". After that, most of her films, like "Shortkut - The Con.
- 2/25/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Feb 16: Actor Riteish Deshmukh says he feels thrilled to watch superstars compete with each other a la true sportspersons while playing the ongoing Celebrity Cricket League (Ccl).
"I was thrilled to see one of my favourite actors Mohanlal Sir play on field. I think he is one of the finest actors and I saw him bowl and field," the 34-year-old said here Friday while announcing the association of his Ccl team Veer Marathi with news channel Jai Maharashtra.
"It gives me immense happiness to see such stalwarts, like Venkatesh Sir from Telugu cinema or Anna Suniel Shetty, the captain of Mumbai Heroes. It is such joy to.
"I was thrilled to see one of my favourite actors Mohanlal Sir play on field. I think he is one of the finest actors and I saw him bowl and field," the 34-year-old said here Friday while announcing the association of his Ccl team Veer Marathi with news channel Jai Maharashtra.
"It gives me immense happiness to see such stalwarts, like Venkatesh Sir from Telugu cinema or Anna Suniel Shetty, the captain of Mumbai Heroes. It is such joy to.
- 2/16/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Action Lab Entertainment
Order Of Dagonet #3, $3.99
Antarctic Press
Crawling Sky #2 (Of 5), $3.99
Last Zombie Before The After #4, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Fun Digest Collection Volume 1 Tp, $14.99
Arcana Studio
Fafnir The Dragon Volume 2 Barack To The Future Gn, $14.95
Swerve Sc, $19.95
Archaia Entertainment
Mouse Guard Black Axe #6 (Of 6), $3.50
Archie Comics
Archie And Friends Double Digest #24, $3.99
Mega Man #22, $2.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 7 Tp, $11.99
Ardden Entertainment
Devil Is Due In Dreary #3 (resolicited), $3.99
Arthur A. Levine Books
Bird King An Artist’s Notebook Hc, $19.99
Aspen Comics
Charismagic The Death Princess #2 (Cover A Khary Randolph), $3.99
Charismagic The Death Princess #2 (Cover B Emilio Lopez), $3.99
Charismagic The Death Princess #2 (Cover C Siya Oum), Ar
Executive Assistant Assassins #8 (Cover A Jordan Gunderson), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #8 (Cover...
Action Lab Entertainment
Order Of Dagonet #3, $3.99
Antarctic Press
Crawling Sky #2 (Of 5), $3.99
Last Zombie Before The After #4, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Fun Digest Collection Volume 1 Tp, $14.99
Arcana Studio
Fafnir The Dragon Volume 2 Barack To The Future Gn, $14.95
Swerve Sc, $19.95
Archaia Entertainment
Mouse Guard Black Axe #6 (Of 6), $3.50
Archie Comics
Archie And Friends Double Digest #24, $3.99
Mega Man #22, $2.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 7 Tp, $11.99
Ardden Entertainment
Devil Is Due In Dreary #3 (resolicited), $3.99
Arthur A. Levine Books
Bird King An Artist’s Notebook Hc, $19.99
Aspen Comics
Charismagic The Death Princess #2 (Cover A Khary Randolph), $3.99
Charismagic The Death Princess #2 (Cover B Emilio Lopez), $3.99
Charismagic The Death Princess #2 (Cover C Siya Oum), Ar
Executive Assistant Assassins #8 (Cover A Jordan Gunderson), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #8 (Cover...
- 2/11/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Still from My Dog Killer
Mira Fornay’s My Dog Killer (Slovakia-Czech Republic), Daniel Hoesl’s Soldier Jane (Austria) and Mohammad Shirvani’s Fat Shaker (Iran) won the Tiger Awards at the 42nd International Film Festival Rotterdam. The award comprises of cash prize of Euro 15,000 for each winner.
The newly introduced Big Screen Award was bagged by Italian film Pretty Butterflies by Salvatore Mereu. The Netpac Award went to Indonesian film What They Don’t Talk About When They Talk About Love by Mouly Surya and the Fipresci Award was presented to The Fifth Gospel of Kaspar Hauser by Alberto Gracia from Spain. The Future, a Chile-Germany-Italy-Spain co-production directed by Alicia Scherson won the Knf Award 2013.
Slovakia-CzechRepublic co-production My Dog Killer narrates the tale of 18 year-old Merek whose only friend and true company is his dog. Merek, neglected by his family, blindly follows the local goons. One day, his mother and half-brother return,...
Mira Fornay’s My Dog Killer (Slovakia-Czech Republic), Daniel Hoesl’s Soldier Jane (Austria) and Mohammad Shirvani’s Fat Shaker (Iran) won the Tiger Awards at the 42nd International Film Festival Rotterdam. The award comprises of cash prize of Euro 15,000 for each winner.
The newly introduced Big Screen Award was bagged by Italian film Pretty Butterflies by Salvatore Mereu. The Netpac Award went to Indonesian film What They Don’t Talk About When They Talk About Love by Mouly Surya and the Fipresci Award was presented to The Fifth Gospel of Kaspar Hauser by Alberto Gracia from Spain. The Future, a Chile-Germany-Italy-Spain co-production directed by Alicia Scherson won the Knf Award 2013.
Slovakia-CzechRepublic co-production My Dog Killer narrates the tale of 18 year-old Merek whose only friend and true company is his dog. Merek, neglected by his family, blindly follows the local goons. One day, his mother and half-brother return,...
- 2/2/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
"Splinter Cell: Conviction" was decisive for fans of the globetrotting techno-thrillers based on the works of Tom Clancy. For the series faithful, the gunplay heavy 2010 entry, in simplifying the stealth and emphasizing quick kills using the then-new Mark and Execute mechanic was a betrayal to the methodical stealth gameplay of previous "Splinter Cell" titles. On the other hand, to some, it was a more accessible game, still allowing players to skulk around the shadows as Sam Fisher, but with less time spent waiting for NPCs to complete lengthy routes along their AI-controlled paths.
When Ubisoft gave an early look at "Splinter Cell: Blacklist" during last year's E3, the big question was which "Splinter Cell" would it be? The deliberate, low and slow stealth game of the "Double Agent" era, or the more action-oriented "Conviction?" Last week, the publisher brought out the gaming press for some hands-on time with two single player maps from "Blacklist,...
When Ubisoft gave an early look at "Splinter Cell: Blacklist" during last year's E3, the big question was which "Splinter Cell" would it be? The deliberate, low and slow stealth game of the "Double Agent" era, or the more action-oriented "Conviction?" Last week, the publisher brought out the gaming press for some hands-on time with two single player maps from "Blacklist,...
- 1/31/2013
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Released on September 18th, we're a little bit behind the eight ball on "The End Of Watch" soundtrack. However, thanks to LoudWire, we've come across an additional extra musical tidbit which is arguably more interesting than the original release. While the soundtrack disc itself features an original score composed by David Sardy ("Zombieland," "21"), a classic track from Public Enemy ("Harder Than You Think") and cuts by the Latin Rascals and The Delfonics, the iTunes release features an extra original new song from Queens of The Stone Age Frontman Josh Homme. Titled, "Nobody To Love" and also featuring Sardy, the cut is apparently heard in the film's final credits (and you can listen to it below) and was released in low-key form on iTunes only. As you likely already know, "End Of Watch" was directed by David Ayer and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Pena, Anna...
- 10/1/2012
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Abstract Studios
Terry Moore’s How To Draw #4 (Funny), $4.99
Anarchy Comics
Dark Revelation #1 (Of 3), $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Madagascar 3 Prequel Digest Long Live The King Gn, $6.99
Archie Comics
Archie #634, $2.99
Archie And Friends Double Digest #17, $3.99
Archie Double Digest #230, $3.99
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #226, $3.99
Betty And Veronica #260, $2.99
Jugheads Double Digest #182, $3.99
Sonic Universe #41, $2.99
Aspen Mlt
Art Of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter Hc, $24.99
Idolized #0 (Cover A Micah Gunnell), $2.50
Idolized #0 (Cover B Rachel Clark Photo), $2.50
Idolized #0 (Cover C Joe Benitiez), Ar
Soulfire Hope #1 (Cover A Michael Ryan), $3.99
Soulfire Hope #1 (Cover B Jose Varese), $3.99
Aurum Press
Silence Gn (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #1 (Jacen Burrows C2E2 Cover), $5.99
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Auxiliary Edition), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #6 (Jacen Burrows Auxiliary Edition), $3.99
Ferals...
Abstract Studios
Terry Moore’s How To Draw #4 (Funny), $4.99
Anarchy Comics
Dark Revelation #1 (Of 3), $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Madagascar 3 Prequel Digest Long Live The King Gn, $6.99
Archie Comics
Archie #634, $2.99
Archie And Friends Double Digest #17, $3.99
Archie Double Digest #230, $3.99
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #226, $3.99
Betty And Veronica #260, $2.99
Jugheads Double Digest #182, $3.99
Sonic Universe #41, $2.99
Aspen Mlt
Art Of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter Hc, $24.99
Idolized #0 (Cover A Micah Gunnell), $2.50
Idolized #0 (Cover B Rachel Clark Photo), $2.50
Idolized #0 (Cover C Joe Benitiez), Ar
Soulfire Hope #1 (Cover A Michael Ryan), $3.99
Soulfire Hope #1 (Cover B Jose Varese), $3.99
Aurum Press
Silence Gn (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #1 (Jacen Burrows C2E2 Cover), $5.99
Crossed Badlands #5 (Jacen Burrows Auxiliary Edition), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #6 (Jacen Burrows Auxiliary Edition), $3.99
Ferals...
- 6/23/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
Jaguar. Joan. Megan. Peggy. Women. Sex. Power. Framed by the Jaguar pitch, "The Other Woman" is a beautifully brutal depiction of prostitution -- cracking open a theme deeply embedded in the series, but never truly explored. Don's mother was a prostitute, all the men sleep with prostitutes. Our beloved Sal was fired for not sleeping with Lee Garner Jr. and Pete even suggested his wife (!) sleep with an editor to get his short story published back in Season 1. Opening with Don, Ginzo and a bunch of male freelancers throwing around the idea of Jaguar as your gorgeous mistress, the episode immediately turns women into possessions as the "beautiful yet unreliable" objects of desire. Don tells the team it's too vulgar to actually use the word mistress, but unlike their campaign, this episode slaps us in the face with the ugly reality behind the desperation and degradation that can come with the business of business,...
- 5/29/2012
- by Samantha Zalaznick
- Aol TV.
The Battle For The Golden Popcorn Begins!
The nominees are in for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards,”with The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids neck-in-neck with eight nominations each, including the categories “Movie Of The Year,” “Best Cast” and “Breakthrough Performance.” Fans will have the “Power of the Popcorn” in their hands as winner voting opens today, May 1 at 8Am Et/5Am Pt, at MovieAwards.MTV.com and will stay open through Saturday, June 2nd. As in previous years, the category of “Movie Of The Year” will remain an ongoing battle throughout the live show when the 21st annual “2012 MTV Movie Awards” airs live on Sunday, June 3rd at 9pm Et/Pt on MTV from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will put the spotlight on one of the most diverse roster of nominated films in years for the show. Featuring a broad array of movies that...
The nominees are in for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards,”with The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids neck-in-neck with eight nominations each, including the categories “Movie Of The Year,” “Best Cast” and “Breakthrough Performance.” Fans will have the “Power of the Popcorn” in their hands as winner voting opens today, May 1 at 8Am Et/5Am Pt, at MovieAwards.MTV.com and will stay open through Saturday, June 2nd. As in previous years, the category of “Movie Of The Year” will remain an ongoing battle throughout the live show when the 21st annual “2012 MTV Movie Awards” airs live on Sunday, June 3rd at 9pm Et/Pt on MTV from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will put the spotlight on one of the most diverse roster of nominated films in years for the show. Featuring a broad array of movies that...
- 5/1/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
By Sean O’Connell
hollywoodnews.com: Jason Reitman’s successfully killing two birds with one stone.
The Oscar-nominated director revealed that his latest film, “Young Adult,” will screen at the Berlin Film Festival in February. The screening also will serve as the film’s German premiere.
“Young Adult” has been earning its stars awards recognition leading up to the Oscar nominations on Jan. 24. Charlize Theron, who plays a self-centered Ya novelist, earned nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the Satellite Awards and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who bestowed the beauty with a Golden Globe nom. Her co-star, Patton Oswalt, also has been collecting nominations for his performance as Matt, a handicapped nerd from Theron’s home town who helps her “connect” to her fading roots.
Diablo Cody, who penned Reitman’s “Young Adult” script, picked up the Hollywood Screenwriter Award at our Hollywood Film Festival in October. Her acceptance speech is below.
hollywoodnews.com: Jason Reitman’s successfully killing two birds with one stone.
The Oscar-nominated director revealed that his latest film, “Young Adult,” will screen at the Berlin Film Festival in February. The screening also will serve as the film’s German premiere.
“Young Adult” has been earning its stars awards recognition leading up to the Oscar nominations on Jan. 24. Charlize Theron, who plays a self-centered Ya novelist, earned nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the Satellite Awards and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who bestowed the beauty with a Golden Globe nom. Her co-star, Patton Oswalt, also has been collecting nominations for his performance as Matt, a handicapped nerd from Theron’s home town who helps her “connect” to her fading roots.
Diablo Cody, who penned Reitman’s “Young Adult” script, picked up the Hollywood Screenwriter Award at our Hollywood Film Festival in October. Her acceptance speech is below.
- 1/17/2012
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
As we await the February-sweeps Grey’s Anatomy “What If?” episode, in which we learn what would’ve happened if Derek had stayed with Addison and Meredith’s mother was alive and well, we can’t help but think of other “What If?” scenarios we’d love to see imagined on other shows — past and present (showrunners, take note!). Here are some of our picks, now tell us yours. Seconding is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. Bonus points if you give a line suggesting how it would play out. For spoiler-phobes, please put the name of the series first,...
- 12/5/2011
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
Stressing the need for controlling spending on mega-budget films, veteran actor Vikram Gokhale Tuesday said he had been discussing the issue with Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and his deputy Ajit Pawar and there could soon be a committee to look into the matter.Gokhale, a renowned stage actor known for his select roles in Bollywood films like .Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam., also said that big budgets were squeezing out producers with integrity and commitment..There is a need to control expenses of films being made. I have been discussing this with both the chief minister and the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and both seem to be understanding. There could be a committee (to study the issue) and I might be a part of it,. Gokhale told reporters during an interaction at the 42nd International Film Festival of India (Iffi)..There are films with Rs.50 crore budgets and the stars get Rs.
- 11/29/2011
- Filmicafe
By Christina Garibaldi
Britney Spears just released the ultra-steamy video for “Criminal,” which stars her boyfriend of over two years, Jason Trawick. The two give us a glimpse into their bedroom behavior in the clip and it got us thinking, what other couples have turned co-stars in music videos? Well, wonder no more, here’s our list!
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, “My Prerogative” (2004)
Jason Trawick wasn’t the first boyfriend Britney teamed up with for a music video. Brit starred alongside then fiance Kevin Federline for the video for “My Prerogative." In the vid, K-Fed’s cameo remains a mystery for most of the clip (even though everyone knows it’s him) as he watches a barely clothed Britney roll around on a bed. The video concludes with the two walking down the aisle and locking lips, which later happened in real life. Yet, after two kids, the two...
Britney Spears just released the ultra-steamy video for “Criminal,” which stars her boyfriend of over two years, Jason Trawick. The two give us a glimpse into their bedroom behavior in the clip and it got us thinking, what other couples have turned co-stars in music videos? Well, wonder no more, here’s our list!
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, “My Prerogative” (2004)
Jason Trawick wasn’t the first boyfriend Britney teamed up with for a music video. Brit starred alongside then fiance Kevin Federline for the video for “My Prerogative." In the vid, K-Fed’s cameo remains a mystery for most of the clip (even though everyone knows it’s him) as he watches a barely clothed Britney roll around on a bed. The video concludes with the two walking down the aisle and locking lips, which later happened in real life. Yet, after two kids, the two...
- 10/18/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
This winter, the hottest buzz in Tinsel town is the glam new look of Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar in upcoming comedy Desi Boyz! The first trailer of the UK-set entertainer is already creating waves and hotting up collars worldwide as a scintillating teaser to the upcoming blockbuster. In recent years, Akshay hasn’t really accentuated his dashing good looks and Kunal Rawal (his makeover guru) wanted to change all of that for <>i>Desi Boyz, and is extremely excited about showcasing our favourite action hero in this spectacularly sexy avatar!
The Bollywood grapevine is suitably abuzz about this magical makeover for Khiladi Kumar. Co-actress and demure beauty, Chitrangda Singh, is head over heels about Akshay’s new hot look and comments, “I am very much inspired by Akshay’s fitness. He told me where he goes for a run in the park nearby and I too have started doing that at 5.00am in the morning.
The Bollywood grapevine is suitably abuzz about this magical makeover for Khiladi Kumar. Co-actress and demure beauty, Chitrangda Singh, is head over heels about Akshay’s new hot look and comments, “I am very much inspired by Akshay’s fitness. He told me where he goes for a run in the park nearby and I too have started doing that at 5.00am in the morning.
- 10/15/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Tried and tested formulas can weaken any film. Regardless of star power, chart busting music or excellent performance. But with the right people on board, and an innovative way to tell a story, your average film can become almost epic. However, Force doesn’t fit into this category. Even while we have John Abraham, Genelia D’Souza and debutant Vidyut Jamwal stepping into the roles of Acp Yashvardhan, Maya and Vishnu, originally played by Surya Sivakumar, Jyothika and Jeevan in the Tamil smash hit Kaakha Kaakha, all is not well. Nishikanth Kamat is no doubt an amazing director and each actor in their own right is talented. However, when put together with Vipul Shah backing the film in production, the sparks that normally you would expect to fly fail to make attendance.
Ok so we take a step back and understandably, the story of the remake from the South was...
Ok so we take a step back and understandably, the story of the remake from the South was...
- 10/2/2011
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
Director Rohit Dhawan brought in designer Kunal Rawal to style Akshay in Desi Boyz. Kunal, who was styling Ak for the first time was excited about presenting the actor in a sexy avatar.
In the last few years, Akki hasn’t really cashed in on his looks, and Kunal wanted to change that. Here’s what B-Town folks had to say about Khiladi Kumar’s new avatar in the promo of the film..
“I have always found Akshay to be a very sporty and good looking. His fitness is unique and like this athletic and sporty way of keeping fit. He is looking very good in our film Desi Boyz.” - Deepika Padukone, Actress
“I love Akshay’s new look in Desi Boyz! My friend Kunal Rawal has designed it and I think Akshay looks spectacularly sexy in that look. I give it two thumbs up!” - Sonam Kapoor, Actress...
In the last few years, Akki hasn’t really cashed in on his looks, and Kunal wanted to change that. Here’s what B-Town folks had to say about Khiladi Kumar’s new avatar in the promo of the film..
“I have always found Akshay to be a very sporty and good looking. His fitness is unique and like this athletic and sporty way of keeping fit. He is looking very good in our film Desi Boyz.” - Deepika Padukone, Actress
“I love Akshay’s new look in Desi Boyz! My friend Kunal Rawal has designed it and I think Akshay looks spectacularly sexy in that look. I give it two thumbs up!” - Sonam Kapoor, Actress...
- 10/1/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Hi! Blitz, a premium lifestyle magazine introduces India.s aspiring affluent to the good life, covers iconic personalities from all walks of life, their indulgences, creates celebrities and redefines lifestyle trends among the celebrated. It captures the current lifestyle boom in India with lush photos matched with witty, intelligent editorial content. It educates and creates lifestyle benchmarks for readers to aspire to. Hi! Blitz covers the latest trends/brands through its celebrity columns.Fresh from the success of Golmaal series and recent hit Singham that grossed 100 crores at the box office, Ajay Devgn is another bankable star catching up with the Khans.The introvert star shot for Hi! Blitz cover in a glamorous avatar in anew age grunge look. The National Award winning actor has remained true to his craft over 2 decades, riding high on commercial success and critical acclaim. In an exclusive interview with Hi! Blitz, he speaks about...
- 9/14/2011
- Filmicafe
Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly found a new girlfriend. The Sherlock actor stepped out with designer Anna Jones on the red carpet in Venice, according to the Daily Mail. The 35-year-old was at a Vanity Fair party during the 68th Venice Film Festival promoting new movie Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. "It's a very new relationship but it seems to be serious. Anna really enjoys Benedict's company and they had a lovely time in Venice. Benedict has invited her to the London premiere of his new film," (more)...
- 9/12/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan formally launched 'The Raviz', a five-star hotel property with seven star facilities standing on Kollam, yesterday. The chief minister, Oommen Chandy, inaugurated the function.
"I am coming after a long time. It is fantastic to be here. I was here (in Kerala) for "Dil Se"," Shah Rukh said. Shah Rukh maintained that the cause behind the agitation launched by Anna Hazare, that is to check corruption with Gandhian manners, is so fantastic that it is beyond his capacity to comm ...
"I am coming after a long time. It is fantastic to be here. I was here (in Kerala) for "Dil Se"," Shah Rukh said. Shah Rukh maintained that the cause behind the agitation launched by Anna Hazare, that is to check corruption with Gandhian manners, is so fantastic that it is beyond his capacity to comm ...
- 8/20/2011
- Bollywood Chaska
Netflix has revolutionized the home movie experience for fans of film with its instant streaming technology. Netflix Nuggets is my way of spreading the word about independent, classic and foreign films being made available by Netflix for instant streaming. Important Note: There may be some films that do not become available on the specified dates. This is merely a report of the most accurate release dates I can find, but is not directly confirmed by Netflix themselves.
Dev.D (2009)
Streaming Available: 06/14/2011
Synopsis: Because they come from different castes, Dev (Abhay Deol), the son of a tax collector, and his true love, Paro (Mahie Gill), are not allowed to marry. After Paro’s family sends her to Calcutta, where she marries an older, wealthy widower, Dev despairs. He soon meets prostitute Chanda (Kalki Koechlin) and gradually spirals down into a life of overindulgence in this adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s best-selling novel Devdas.
Dev.D (2009)
Streaming Available: 06/14/2011
Synopsis: Because they come from different castes, Dev (Abhay Deol), the son of a tax collector, and his true love, Paro (Mahie Gill), are not allowed to marry. After Paro’s family sends her to Calcutta, where she marries an older, wealthy widower, Dev despairs. He soon meets prostitute Chanda (Kalki Koechlin) and gradually spirals down into a life of overindulgence in this adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s best-selling novel Devdas.
- 6/14/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Raveena Tandon: A picture posted on Twitter by the actress
Actress Raveena Tandon takes a plunge into the new-age medium that bridges the distance between the stars closer and their fans
Actress Raveena Tandon, who was last seen in Sandwich (2006), seems determined to make a roaring comeback into Bollywood. The 36 year old actress has two big films lined up, which includes Don 2- The Chase Continues and Bbuddah-Hoga Terra Baap and is also judging a reality show called Comedy Ka Mahamuqabla.
Following the latest trend, Raveena too has booked a space on the micro blogging site Twitter. Fashion designer and friend Ana Singh welcomed the 90?s star, tweeting,? Let us welcome my dear friend ravishing@tandonraveena on Twitter?give her a warm welcome.?
Another picture uploaded by Raveena Tandon
Since then the self confessed ?technologically challenged ?(revealed on twitter) Raveena has been quite busy posting tweets and also uploading pictures of herself,...
Actress Raveena Tandon takes a plunge into the new-age medium that bridges the distance between the stars closer and their fans
Actress Raveena Tandon, who was last seen in Sandwich (2006), seems determined to make a roaring comeback into Bollywood. The 36 year old actress has two big films lined up, which includes Don 2- The Chase Continues and Bbuddah-Hoga Terra Baap and is also judging a reality show called Comedy Ka Mahamuqabla.
Following the latest trend, Raveena too has booked a space on the micro blogging site Twitter. Fashion designer and friend Ana Singh welcomed the 90?s star, tweeting,? Let us welcome my dear friend ravishing@tandonraveena on Twitter?give her a warm welcome.?
Another picture uploaded by Raveena Tandon
Since then the self confessed ?technologically challenged ?(revealed on twitter) Raveena has been quite busy posting tweets and also uploading pictures of herself,...
- 5/19/2011
- Chakpak
My mother, Hannah Kodicek, who has died aged 63 of pancreatic cancer, was a film-maker, actor, writer, educator and creator of children's television classics, who blended artistic vision with erudition and a childlike humour.
Born Zuzana Oprsalova in Czechoslovakia and trained as a pianist at the Prague Conservatoire, she emigrated to Britain in 1968, after the Russian invasion, with her husband, Michal, and young son, Peter. They were lucky enough to be taken under the wing of an English family in Blackheath, south-east London, which enabled Hannah to get on her feet through a succession of low-paid jobs, until she learned the language.
The cold war meant that there were opportunities for a beautiful young woman with an exotic accent and she found a number of acting roles, under the name Susan Kodicek, mostly as some kind of spy. Her most celebrated role was as Irina in the widely acclaimed 1979 TV adaptation...
Born Zuzana Oprsalova in Czechoslovakia and trained as a pianist at the Prague Conservatoire, she emigrated to Britain in 1968, after the Russian invasion, with her husband, Michal, and young son, Peter. They were lucky enough to be taken under the wing of an English family in Blackheath, south-east London, which enabled Hannah to get on her feet through a succession of low-paid jobs, until she learned the language.
The cold war meant that there were opportunities for a beautiful young woman with an exotic accent and she found a number of acting roles, under the name Susan Kodicek, mostly as some kind of spy. Her most celebrated role was as Irina in the widely acclaimed 1979 TV adaptation...
- 4/19/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
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