A few weeks back, Flint rapper Bfb Da Packman dropped Forget Me Not, his first album in three years. Before the release, he heightened fan anticipation when he revealed a Drake collaboration on “Olympic Shit Talkin,” a song that also features a verse from the currently incarcerated Rio Da Yung Og. But just before Forget Me Not dropped, Kendrick Lamar threw shots at Drake on Future and Metro-Boomin’s “Like That,” reshaping fan expectations for the Toronto rapper’s next verse. He opted not to clear his appearance on Packman’s song,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Stars: Hans Hernke, Tony Fadil, Louisa Warren, Bethany Williamson, Andrea Sandell, Simon Ellis, Lutricia Norris | Written by Steven M. Smith, Christopher Jolley | Directed by Steven M. Smith
Technically a sequel to 2022’s Remember Me, from this film’s co-writer Christopher Jolley, Remember Me 2: Forget Me Not sees a man, Joe, awake from a nightmare to discover he is in hospital, paralysed and has lost his memory. A Doctor explains he was in an accident and that his body is shutting down, so much so that without a kidney transplant he will die.
Only this doesn’t feel like a hospital, the staff all act strange, seemingly reading from a script and getting perplexed when they don’t have the answers to the questions Joe asks. One of the nurses looks like she’s trying to kill him, whilst a second – played by Louisa Warren, herself the director of numerous...
Technically a sequel to 2022’s Remember Me, from this film’s co-writer Christopher Jolley, Remember Me 2: Forget Me Not sees a man, Joe, awake from a nightmare to discover he is in hospital, paralysed and has lost his memory. A Doctor explains he was in an accident and that his body is shutting down, so much so that without a kidney transplant he will die.
Only this doesn’t feel like a hospital, the staff all act strange, seemingly reading from a script and getting perplexed when they don’t have the answers to the questions Joe asks. One of the nurses looks like she’s trying to kill him, whilst a second – played by Louisa Warren, herself the director of numerous...
- 3/1/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Loki director and EP Kate Herron is to co-write an upcoming episode of Doctor Who featuring Ncuti Gatwa.
Herron will write the episode with long-time collaborator Briony Redman, an actor and comedian whose work includes the Welsh crime-comedy Pont Brec with Damian Evans and award-winning short film Forget-Me-Not.
Herron is the latest big creative name to board the upcoming season from Russell T. Davies. She exec-produced and directed the entire Marvel Loki series and has also directed episodes of Sex Education, which Gatwa stars in.
Herron and Redman have collaborated on a range of work together including comic The Storkening as well as TV and film projects including the sci-fi Miss Universe and short film Smear.
Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor next year, following three specials in which David Tennant will return to briefly become the 14th Doctor.
“This is when I absolutely love my job,” Davies said.
Herron will write the episode with long-time collaborator Briony Redman, an actor and comedian whose work includes the Welsh crime-comedy Pont Brec with Damian Evans and award-winning short film Forget-Me-Not.
Herron is the latest big creative name to board the upcoming season from Russell T. Davies. She exec-produced and directed the entire Marvel Loki series and has also directed episodes of Sex Education, which Gatwa stars in.
Herron and Redman have collaborated on a range of work together including comic The Storkening as well as TV and film projects including the sci-fi Miss Universe and short film Smear.
Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor next year, following three specials in which David Tennant will return to briefly become the 14th Doctor.
“This is when I absolutely love my job,” Davies said.
- 10/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Renewal
World Productions is producing a new season of hit series “Showtrial” for BBC One and iPlayer. Writer and creator Ben Richards (“The Diplomat”) returns for the series.
In the show, when high-profile climate activist Marcus Calderwood is left for dead in a violent hit and run, he uses his dying moments to identify his killer – a serving policeman. From the victim’s last breath to the jury’s final verdict, “Showtrial” delves into the worlds of cocky officer Justin Mitchell; Sam Gill, an anxious defense solicitor with a reputation for winning lost causes; and Leila Hassoun-Kenny, a rigorous lawyer leading the case against the accused.
The first season aired on the BBC in the U.K. in 2021 and found a U.S. home in Sundance Now.
“Showtrial” (5 x 60′) is directed by Julia Ford (“Everything I Know About Love”) and produced by Ken Horn (“Line of Duty”). Executive producers are...
World Productions is producing a new season of hit series “Showtrial” for BBC One and iPlayer. Writer and creator Ben Richards (“The Diplomat”) returns for the series.
In the show, when high-profile climate activist Marcus Calderwood is left for dead in a violent hit and run, he uses his dying moments to identify his killer – a serving policeman. From the victim’s last breath to the jury’s final verdict, “Showtrial” delves into the worlds of cocky officer Justin Mitchell; Sam Gill, an anxious defense solicitor with a reputation for winning lost causes; and Leila Hassoun-Kenny, a rigorous lawyer leading the case against the accused.
The first season aired on the BBC in the U.K. in 2021 and found a U.S. home in Sundance Now.
“Showtrial” (5 x 60′) is directed by Julia Ford (“Everything I Know About Love”) and produced by Ken Horn (“Line of Duty”). Executive producers are...
- 8/16/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Auteur Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is spearheading “Ministry of Love,” a 12-film anthology by the leading lights of the Bangladesh film industry for streamer Chorki.
The broad theme of the films will be love. Farooki, a celebrated filmmaker whose work including “Television,” “Saturday Afternoon” and “No Land’s Man,” has travelled to festivals worldwide, will co-produce the project on behalf of Chorki. He will also direct two of the 12 films.
“Something Like an Autobiography,” which Variety understands is heavily inspired from Farooki and his actor wife Nusrat Imrose Tisha’s personal life, is co-written by Tisha and Farooki and is co-produced by Anna Katchko, former Film Bazaar chief Nina Lath and Tisha. Farooki will also direct a project titled “Last Defenders of Monogamy.”
Couple Raka Noshin Nower (“Laugh Lines”) and Shangkha Dasgupta (“Guti”) will direct “50/50.” Redoan Rony (“Behind the Puppy”), filmmaker and CEO of Chorki, directs “Uki.” Abu Shahed Emon (Busan...
The broad theme of the films will be love. Farooki, a celebrated filmmaker whose work including “Television,” “Saturday Afternoon” and “No Land’s Man,” has travelled to festivals worldwide, will co-produce the project on behalf of Chorki. He will also direct two of the 12 films.
“Something Like an Autobiography,” which Variety understands is heavily inspired from Farooki and his actor wife Nusrat Imrose Tisha’s personal life, is co-written by Tisha and Farooki and is co-produced by Anna Katchko, former Film Bazaar chief Nina Lath and Tisha. Farooki will also direct a project titled “Last Defenders of Monogamy.”
Couple Raka Noshin Nower (“Laugh Lines”) and Shangkha Dasgupta (“Guti”) will direct “50/50.” Redoan Rony (“Behind the Puppy”), filmmaker and CEO of Chorki, directs “Uki.” Abu Shahed Emon (Busan...
- 8/3/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Julie Soto’s debut novel Forget Me Not is being adapted into a TV series by Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Set to release on July 11, the book follows an ambitious wedding planner who must work with her grumpy florist ex, whose heart she broke, on the most high-profile wedding of her career. Forget Me Not is about two people giving themselves — and love — a second chance.
“I am absolutely ecstatic to be working with Universal International Studios on an adaptation of Forget Me Not,” said Soto. “I was blown away when I heard the news that they were interested in my book and even more excited at the prospect of a series adaptation.”
Soto is an author, playwright and actress. A self-proclaimed theater and fandom nerd, she spends her days writing contemporary romance, rom-coms and contemporary YA. As a playwright, Soto’s musical, Generation Me,...
Set to release on July 11, the book follows an ambitious wedding planner who must work with her grumpy florist ex, whose heart she broke, on the most high-profile wedding of her career. Forget Me Not is about two people giving themselves — and love — a second chance.
“I am absolutely ecstatic to be working with Universal International Studios on an adaptation of Forget Me Not,” said Soto. “I was blown away when I heard the news that they were interested in my book and even more excited at the prospect of a series adaptation.”
Soto is an author, playwright and actress. A self-proclaimed theater and fandom nerd, she spends her days writing contemporary romance, rom-coms and contemporary YA. As a playwright, Soto’s musical, Generation Me,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Like many other child stars, Bella Thorne got her start on the Disney Channel. But unlike some of her peers, Thorne managed to transition into more mature roles in movies and TV shows. Not all child actors become successful as adults, but she has proved that she has the talent and versatility to succeed in the entertainment industry.
With her striking looks and charming personality, Thorne has amassed a huge following of fans, who are always eager to see what she will do next. Here’s a look at what the 25-year-old has been doing since leaving Disney.
Bella Thorne gained prominence for her role as CeCe Jones on Disney’s ‘Shake It Up’ Bella Thorne visits The IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 21, 2023 in Park City, Utah. | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
According to her IMDb profile, Thorne’s first film...
With her striking looks and charming personality, Thorne has amassed a huge following of fans, who are always eager to see what she will do next. Here’s a look at what the 25-year-old has been doing since leaving Disney.
Bella Thorne gained prominence for her role as CeCe Jones on Disney’s ‘Shake It Up’ Bella Thorne visits The IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 21, 2023 in Park City, Utah. | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
According to her IMDb profile, Thorne’s first film...
- 5/14/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Exchange has acquired the sales rights for North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and other remaining territories for superhero movie “Shin Ultraman,” a blockbuster hit in Japan when it was released on May 13. The Exchange is introducing the movie to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival.
The movie, produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Toho and Khara, grossed 31.2 million in Japan, building on the fanbase of the “Ultraman” TV series, which was first broadcast in 1966.
The movie was directed by Shinji Higuchi and was written by director and screenwriter Hideaki Anno, who also acted as producer alongside Takayuki Tsukagoshi and Minami Ichikawa.
“Shin Ultraman” stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, who was in the Academy Award winning movie “Drive My Car,” Takumi Saitoh, and Masami Nagasawa. The cast also includes Daiki Arioka (“Innocent Curse”), Akari Hayami (“Forget Me Not”), and Tetsushi Tanaka.
In the movie, the appearance of giant unidentified life forms,...
The movie, produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Toho and Khara, grossed 31.2 million in Japan, building on the fanbase of the “Ultraman” TV series, which was first broadcast in 1966.
The movie was directed by Shinji Higuchi and was written by director and screenwriter Hideaki Anno, who also acted as producer alongside Takayuki Tsukagoshi and Minami Ichikawa.
“Shin Ultraman” stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, who was in the Academy Award winning movie “Drive My Car,” Takumi Saitoh, and Masami Nagasawa. The cast also includes Daiki Arioka (“Innocent Curse”), Akari Hayami (“Forget Me Not”), and Tetsushi Tanaka.
In the movie, the appearance of giant unidentified life forms,...
- 9/12/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
The 2022 Slamdance Film Festival has announced the winners of their annual Sparky Awards.
The film festival focused on the works of emerging artists began its 28th edition on Jan. 27, hosting 23 premieres of films chosen from over 8,000 submissions. The awards were announced at a virtual awards ceremony on Friday, with the winning films available for viewing on the official virtual Slamdance channel until midnight on Feb. 6.
The Slamdance Jury awarded the best narrative feature prize to “Hannah Ha Ha,” from directors Jordan Tetewsky and Joshua Pikovsky, and the best documentary feature prize to “Forget Me Not” from director Olivier Bernier. In addition to winning one of the top overall prizes, “Hannah Ha Ha” star Hannah Lee Thompson also nabbed the festival’s acting award. The other two grand jury prizes for features were presented to “Straighten Up and Fly Right” (in the unstoppables category) and “Killing the Eunuch Khan” (in the...
The film festival focused on the works of emerging artists began its 28th edition on Jan. 27, hosting 23 premieres of films chosen from over 8,000 submissions. The awards were announced at a virtual awards ceremony on Friday, with the winning films available for viewing on the official virtual Slamdance channel until midnight on Feb. 6.
The Slamdance Jury awarded the best narrative feature prize to “Hannah Ha Ha,” from directors Jordan Tetewsky and Joshua Pikovsky, and the best documentary feature prize to “Forget Me Not” from director Olivier Bernier. In addition to winning one of the top overall prizes, “Hannah Ha Ha” star Hannah Lee Thompson also nabbed the festival’s acting award. The other two grand jury prizes for features were presented to “Straighten Up and Fly Right” (in the unstoppables category) and “Killing the Eunuch Khan” (in the...
- 2/5/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The 28th Slamdance Film Festival today announced its winners, with the Audience Awards going to The Civil Dead, directed by Clay Tatum, for Narrative Feature; Iron Family, directed by Patrick Longstreth winning the Audience Award for Documentary Feature and The Ember Knight Show: “Getting Mad” directed by Bobby McCoy taking home the Audience Award in the Episodes subcategory.
The Narrative Feature Grand Jury prize was awarded to Hannah Ha Ha (USA) directed by Joshua Pikovsky and Jordan Tetewsky. A statement from the jury called it “a beautiful film in the vein of the American working-class cinema from the ’70s and ’80s…chosen for its incredible lead actor and its sensitive portrayal of the quiet eradication of a community by powers beyond their control.”
The Documentary Feature Grand Jury Prize was awarded to director Olivier Bernier’s Forget Me Not which the jury said used “intimate moments in a family’s...
The Narrative Feature Grand Jury prize was awarded to Hannah Ha Ha (USA) directed by Joshua Pikovsky and Jordan Tetewsky. A statement from the jury called it “a beautiful film in the vein of the American working-class cinema from the ’70s and ’80s…chosen for its incredible lead actor and its sensitive portrayal of the quiet eradication of a community by powers beyond their control.”
The Documentary Feature Grand Jury Prize was awarded to director Olivier Bernier’s Forget Me Not which the jury said used “intimate moments in a family’s...
- 2/4/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The 28th Slamdance Film Festival announced its awards winners on Friday, with Grand Jury Awards going to “Hannah Ha Ha” for Narrative Feature, “Forget Me Not” for Documentary Feature, “Killing the Eunuch Khan” for Breakout Feature and “Straighten Up and Fly Right” for Unstoppable Feature.
The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature went to “The Civil Dead,” while “Iron Family” scooped up the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature. “The Ember Knight Show: ‘Getting Mad'” received the Audience Award for Episodes.
“We congratulate the winners of Slamdance 2022 and every one of our filmmakers who together created a showcase that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in storytelling,” said Slamdance President and Co-founder Peter Baxter. “The future of film depends on these unique voices who defy simple classification and transcend analytics. Key to supporting this endeavor is accessibility and the major growth of our online audience who’ve tuned into the new Slamdance Channel.
The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature went to “The Civil Dead,” while “Iron Family” scooped up the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature. “The Ember Knight Show: ‘Getting Mad'” received the Audience Award for Episodes.
“We congratulate the winners of Slamdance 2022 and every one of our filmmakers who together created a showcase that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in storytelling,” said Slamdance President and Co-founder Peter Baxter. “The future of film depends on these unique voices who defy simple classification and transcend analytics. Key to supporting this endeavor is accessibility and the major growth of our online audience who’ve tuned into the new Slamdance Channel.
- 2/4/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
All winners will continue to play on Slamdance Channel until midnight February 6.
Hannah Ha Ha directed by Joshua Pikovsky and Jordan Tetewsky earned the Narrative Feature Grand Jury prize, while the Documentary Feature Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Olivier Bernier’s Forget Me Not.
In other awards announced on Friday (4) the 2022 Slamdance Unstoppable Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Straighten Up And Fly Right by Steven Tanenbaum and Kristen Abate and the George Starks Spirit of Slamdance Award, voted on by filmmakers and given to the filmmaker who best embodies the spirit of the Festival, went to Sasha Levinson,...
Hannah Ha Ha directed by Joshua Pikovsky and Jordan Tetewsky earned the Narrative Feature Grand Jury prize, while the Documentary Feature Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Olivier Bernier’s Forget Me Not.
In other awards announced on Friday (4) the 2022 Slamdance Unstoppable Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Straighten Up And Fly Right by Steven Tanenbaum and Kristen Abate and the George Starks Spirit of Slamdance Award, voted on by filmmakers and given to the filmmaker who best embodies the spirit of the Festival, went to Sasha Levinson,...
- 2/4/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for Season 4, Episode 4.
After season 2, one of the hallmarks of Star Trek: Discovery is the fact that many of the episodes tend to feel more like standalones. Although there’s always a big arc lurking in the background, both Season 3, and now, Season 4, have proven that even within the serialized framework of Disco, Trek can still tell stand-alone stories in the 32nd Century. In the previous episode, “Choose to Live,” we got an action-adventure mystery involving the Qowat Milat. This time, in “All Is Possible,” Disco does a classic Star Trek survival story, with an amazing emotional punch at the end. Here are all the Easter eggs and deep-cut references we caught in “All Is Possible.”
Ni’Var rejoining the Federation
Most of the plot of this episode revolves around the idea of the Ni’Var — the planet formerly known as Vulcan — rejoining the Federation.
After season 2, one of the hallmarks of Star Trek: Discovery is the fact that many of the episodes tend to feel more like standalones. Although there’s always a big arc lurking in the background, both Season 3, and now, Season 4, have proven that even within the serialized framework of Disco, Trek can still tell stand-alone stories in the 32nd Century. In the previous episode, “Choose to Live,” we got an action-adventure mystery involving the Qowat Milat. This time, in “All Is Possible,” Disco does a classic Star Trek survival story, with an amazing emotional punch at the end. Here are all the Easter eggs and deep-cut references we caught in “All Is Possible.”
Ni’Var rejoining the Federation
Most of the plot of this episode revolves around the idea of the Ni’Var — the planet formerly known as Vulcan — rejoining the Federation.
- 12/9/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
This article contains Star Trek: Discovery spoilers.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Episode 3
For fans who feel like Star Trek: Discovery is the Deep Space Nine of the 21st century, the latest episode — “Choose To Live” — will only make that case stronger. Yes, although the Romulans warrior nuns from Star Trek: Picard take center stage in this episode, the vast majority of Easter eggs and callbacks will make Niners very happy.
Here’s every Easter egg and reference we caught in Star Trek: Discovery Season 4, Episode 3, “Choose to Live.”
“Choose To Live”
The title of the episode itself is an Easter egg. The phrase “Choose to Live,” spoken by Qowat Milat warriors is used as a kind of threat, warning a combatant that they’ve still got time to back down. In Picard, Elnor used this phrase many times before destroying people with a sword.
Nerve pinch
Before drawing her sword,...
Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Episode 3
For fans who feel like Star Trek: Discovery is the Deep Space Nine of the 21st century, the latest episode — “Choose To Live” — will only make that case stronger. Yes, although the Romulans warrior nuns from Star Trek: Picard take center stage in this episode, the vast majority of Easter eggs and callbacks will make Niners very happy.
Here’s every Easter egg and reference we caught in Star Trek: Discovery Season 4, Episode 3, “Choose to Live.”
“Choose To Live”
The title of the episode itself is an Easter egg. The phrase “Choose to Live,” spoken by Qowat Milat warriors is used as a kind of threat, warning a combatant that they’ve still got time to back down. In Picard, Elnor used this phrase many times before destroying people with a sword.
Nerve pinch
Before drawing her sword,...
- 12/2/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
After hosting fully virtual festivals the last two years, the Atx TV Festival will return next year with an in-person event for its 11th edition, along with a virtual option. The 2022 event, dubbed “TV Camp for Grown Ups,” is set for June 2-5 in downtown Austin.
Expected for next year’s event are screenings, Q&As, events, and a return of the annual Pitch Competition. Details on how to attend, badges, passes, pricing, and initial programming confirmations will be announced in January.
The Pitch Competition begins accepting submissions November 15; applications are due January 30. The competition provides up-and-coming TV writers a chance to pitch their scripted ideas to decision-makers. It also gives those without access to the industry a path to management, agents, staffing; all finalists get tools and resources for career advancement.
Applicants submit 90-second video pitches and a 10-page writing sample. The pitches are judged by a panel of network and studio executives,...
Expected for next year’s event are screenings, Q&As, events, and a return of the annual Pitch Competition. Details on how to attend, badges, passes, pricing, and initial programming confirmations will be announced in January.
The Pitch Competition begins accepting submissions November 15; applications are due January 30. The competition provides up-and-coming TV writers a chance to pitch their scripted ideas to decision-makers. It also gives those without access to the industry a path to management, agents, staffing; all finalists get tools and resources for career advancement.
Applicants submit 90-second video pitches and a 10-page writing sample. The pitches are judged by a panel of network and studio executives,...
- 11/15/2021
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
OTTNetflix's new anthology series 'Ray', based on four of Satyajit Ray’s short stories, features Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon and Harshvardhan Kapoor among others.Geetika MantriScreengrabAn up-and-coming entrepreneur with an eidetic memory who seems to lead a charmed life. A makeup and prosthetic artist facing an identity crisis and pining for a woman actor. A poet and ghazal performer whose path crosses with a wrestler-turned-sports journalist on a train, leading to a startling realisation of a similarity between them. And a megalomaniac star obsessed with his ‘look’ and concerned by his slipping popularity, who starts to feel threatened by a religious woman leader with a rapidly expanding cult and clout. These are the themes of Netflix's new anthology series, Ray, based on four of Satyajit Ray’s short stories released last week. The stories are interesting, offbeat, and could be many-layered. However, while Hungama Kyon Hai...
- 6/28/2021
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Four stories, three directors, two writers and one legend! Netflix’s ‘Ray’ is an anthology series with gripping stories inspired from the works of Satyajit Ray. The trailer gives us a glimpse into these timeless stories as they come to life. With a plethora of emotions, the tales - Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Forget Me Not, Bahrupiya and Spotlight, are full of twists, thrills and turns. ‘Ray’ is all set to release on June 25, 2021 - exclusively on Netflix!
Helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala, these stories feature intricate and complex characters enacted by Manoj Bajpai, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, among others.
Talking about his film in 'Ray' - ‘Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa’, Director Abhishek Chaubey said, “I’m drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour.
Helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala, these stories feature intricate and complex characters enacted by Manoj Bajpai, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, among others.
Talking about his film in 'Ray' - ‘Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa’, Director Abhishek Chaubey said, “I’m drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour.
- 6/8/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival, now in its 32nd year, will present its second full digital edition of groundbreaking new films, available nationwide in the U.S. from May 19 through 27, 2021. The film festival will feature in-depth online discussions with filmmakers, film participants and Human Rights Watch researchers and advocates.
As the world continues to grapple with the realities of isolation amid a global pandemic, relationships with neighbors and local communities have become increasingly important. This year’s films take a closer look at just how strong these bonds can be.
“This year’s program resonates especially throughout this time of Covid-19, as we become increasingly aware that the advancement of human rights is deeply dependent on the health and unity of families and communities,” said John Biaggi, Director of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. “This powerful and vibrant cultural theme spotlights the crucial importance of community bonds in...
As the world continues to grapple with the realities of isolation amid a global pandemic, relationships with neighbors and local communities have become increasingly important. This year’s films take a closer look at just how strong these bonds can be.
“This year’s program resonates especially throughout this time of Covid-19, as we become increasingly aware that the advancement of human rights is deeply dependent on the health and unity of families and communities,” said John Biaggi, Director of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. “This powerful and vibrant cultural theme spotlights the crucial importance of community bonds in...
- 5/10/2021
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers.
After giving us the Guardian of Forever in episode 10, it was going to be hard for Star Trek: Discovery to try and top old-school Trekkie nostalgia. Luckily, the final few episodes of Discovery Season 3 aren’t really trying for over-the-top callbacks. Like the episode “Su’Kal,” episode 12 of Season 3 — “There Is a Tide..” — is fairly light on obvious Easter eggs and shout-outs. That said, some of the more subtle Easter eggs connect to much bigger aspects of canon. And, from a certain point of view, aspects of “There Is a Tide…” scan like a Disco remake of a very fun Tng episode!
Baryonic residue
As the Discovery jumps in near Federation HQ, Commander Willa (Vanessa Jackson) tells Admiral Vance (Oded Fehr) that the “baryonic residue” of both Disco and Osyraa’s ship match that of the Verubin Nebula. “Baryonic residue” refers to “the...
After giving us the Guardian of Forever in episode 10, it was going to be hard for Star Trek: Discovery to try and top old-school Trekkie nostalgia. Luckily, the final few episodes of Discovery Season 3 aren’t really trying for over-the-top callbacks. Like the episode “Su’Kal,” episode 12 of Season 3 — “There Is a Tide..” — is fairly light on obvious Easter eggs and shout-outs. That said, some of the more subtle Easter eggs connect to much bigger aspects of canon. And, from a certain point of view, aspects of “There Is a Tide…” scan like a Disco remake of a very fun Tng episode!
Baryonic residue
As the Discovery jumps in near Federation HQ, Commander Willa (Vanessa Jackson) tells Admiral Vance (Oded Fehr) that the “baryonic residue” of both Disco and Osyraa’s ship match that of the Verubin Nebula. “Baryonic residue” refers to “the...
- 1/1/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 has arrived! We may be waiting a long time for some of our favorite TV shows to come back due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but, thankfully, Star Trek: Discovery is not one of them. The cast and crew finished production on the upcoming third season well before the coronavirus hit, which means we’re getting an entire new season of this show.
The first episode of Season 3 premiered on Thursday, October 15th to CBS All-Access in the United States, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 12am Pt / 3am Et. The latest? Episode 7, “Unification III” which saw the Discovery visiting the planet formerly known as Vulcan. You can read our review of the episode here.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season so far, including details on the next episode…
Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episode 8 Release Date, Trailer, & Synopsis
Up next, Episode 7 of the season,...
The first episode of Season 3 premiered on Thursday, October 15th to CBS All-Access in the United States, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 12am Pt / 3am Et. The latest? Episode 7, “Unification III” which saw the Discovery visiting the planet formerly known as Vulcan. You can read our review of the episode here.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season so far, including details on the next episode…
Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episode 8 Release Date, Trailer, & Synopsis
Up next, Episode 7 of the season,...
- 11/30/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
An Indonesian immigrant in a coastal city has become morose at his current situation. Both struggling with money and the realization that he will have to part ways with his foreign lover, the two take one last boat ride to reflect on their time together.
“Burung-Burung” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Moving at a calculated pace, “Burung-Burung” gives a dreamlike rendition of the last day of two lovers. The harrowing scenario looks to celebrate that last moment, more so than dwell in the depressing conclusion, offering an ethereal love tale. However, the short film does struggle a bit with identity as a certain limitation bleed through to mar the overall experience, keeping the film teetering between idyllic romance and an underdeveloped end product.
To speak to the strengths, “Burung-Burung” contains a complimentary meditative flow that captures the sense of moroseness the main character experiences. Accompanied by a wonderful piano score,...
“Burung-Burung” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Moving at a calculated pace, “Burung-Burung” gives a dreamlike rendition of the last day of two lovers. The harrowing scenario looks to celebrate that last moment, more so than dwell in the depressing conclusion, offering an ethereal love tale. However, the short film does struggle a bit with identity as a certain limitation bleed through to mar the overall experience, keeping the film teetering between idyllic romance and an underdeveloped end product.
To speak to the strengths, “Burung-Burung” contains a complimentary meditative flow that captures the sense of moroseness the main character experiences. Accompanied by a wonderful piano score,...
- 11/22/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for “Forget Me Not.”
For back-to-back Star Trek projects, director Hanelle Culpepper has been given scripts that require filming on recreated versions of Trek sets that were last seen in the 1990s, more than 20 years ago. First, Culpepper filmed the Picard premiere’s opening scene on The Next Generation‘s iconic Ten Forward. And, now, in Discovery Season 3, Culpepper got the chance to shoot in the Trill Caves of Mak’ala, first and last seen on Deep Space Nine. Interestingly, in both Culpepper’s Picard episode “Remembrance” and in Discovery’s “Forget Me Not,” memories, dreams, and events that only take place within the mind literally take center stage. In other words, Culpepper is a director who is experienced with taking stories that occur inside a character’s heads, and then showing us what that might look like. Recently, Den of Geek caught...
For back-to-back Star Trek projects, director Hanelle Culpepper has been given scripts that require filming on recreated versions of Trek sets that were last seen in the 1990s, more than 20 years ago. First, Culpepper filmed the Picard premiere’s opening scene on The Next Generation‘s iconic Ten Forward. And, now, in Discovery Season 3, Culpepper got the chance to shoot in the Trill Caves of Mak’ala, first and last seen on Deep Space Nine. Interestingly, in both Culpepper’s Picard episode “Remembrance” and in Discovery’s “Forget Me Not,” memories, dreams, and events that only take place within the mind literally take center stage. In other words, Culpepper is a director who is experienced with taking stories that occur inside a character’s heads, and then showing us what that might look like. Recently, Den of Geek caught...
- 11/18/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
How do you follow up the best episode your series has ever had?
That was the challenge facing “Star Trek: Discovery” this time around. Last week’s “Forget Me Not” was as stirring as the best of “Trek” past, and it combined a self-contained character episode with some advances in the season’s long-game of an arc. But here’s the deal: “Die Trying,” this week’s ep, is almost as good. All those criticisms we’ve had about the supporting characters getting such short shrift on this show? Out the window once again. This one put the spotlight on Rachael Ancheril’s intriguing Nhan, even if it was a send-off as much as an exploration.
The worry after “Forget Me Not” was that Discovery would have a lot of obstacles in their path before they finally got to Starfleet Headquarters. But no, this show seems done with filler. “Die...
That was the challenge facing “Star Trek: Discovery” this time around. Last week’s “Forget Me Not” was as stirring as the best of “Trek” past, and it combined a self-contained character episode with some advances in the season’s long-game of an arc. But here’s the deal: “Die Trying,” this week’s ep, is almost as good. All those criticisms we’ve had about the supporting characters getting such short shrift on this show? Out the window once again. This one put the spotlight on Rachael Ancheril’s intriguing Nhan, even if it was a send-off as much as an exploration.
The worry after “Forget Me Not” was that Discovery would have a lot of obstacles in their path before they finally got to Starfleet Headquarters. But no, this show seems done with filler. “Die...
- 11/13/2020
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains Major spoilers for Season 3, Episode 4.
Note: I highly encourage you to read Riley Silverman’s “Star Trek: Discovery’s Trans Representation is Both Heartbreaking and Groundbreaking” over at SyfyWire. As a trans woman (not to mention a brilliant pop culture critic), Silverman has a perspective on this representation that I, as a cis woman, do not and has beautifully written about her complex reaction to Discovery‘s latest episodes.
If you pay attention to Star Trek news, then you probably saw and got got hyped about the pre-Season 3 announcement that Discovery would be introducing two trans characters: non-binary character Adira (played by Blu del Barrio) and trans character Gray (played by Ian Anderson). In “People of Earth,” we met Adira, the human host of a Trill symbiont who cannot remember anything of their past. In “Forget Me Not,” Adira traveled to the Trill homeworld...
Note: I highly encourage you to read Riley Silverman’s “Star Trek: Discovery’s Trans Representation is Both Heartbreaking and Groundbreaking” over at SyfyWire. As a trans woman (not to mention a brilliant pop culture critic), Silverman has a perspective on this representation that I, as a cis woman, do not and has beautifully written about her complex reaction to Discovery‘s latest episodes.
If you pay attention to Star Trek news, then you probably saw and got got hyped about the pre-Season 3 announcement that Discovery would be introducing two trans characters: non-binary character Adira (played by Blu del Barrio) and trans character Gray (played by Ian Anderson). In “People of Earth,” we met Adira, the human host of a Trill symbiont who cannot remember anything of their past. In “Forget Me Not,” Adira traveled to the Trill homeworld...
- 11/9/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for “Forget Me Not” and Short Treks’ “Calypso.”
In Star Trek: The Original Series, when the USS Enterprise computer randomly started calling everyone “dear” in the episode “Tomorrow Is Yesterday,” Kirk and Spock considered a minor annoyance and programming error. But, when the computer of the USS Discovery started getting more friendly with Saru in the Discovery episode “Forget Me Not,” it’s the first step towards a larger evolution. And, if you’ve seen the Short Treks episode “Calypso,” then you know how that evolution will eventually play out. Here’s what the emergence of the Discovery computer means, and how this journey foreshadows a potentially huge plot development we’ve already seen and begins to explain one of the biggest mysteries in Discovery canon.
When the ship’s computer recommends that Saru “share a meal” with the crew, and talks to...
In Star Trek: The Original Series, when the USS Enterprise computer randomly started calling everyone “dear” in the episode “Tomorrow Is Yesterday,” Kirk and Spock considered a minor annoyance and programming error. But, when the computer of the USS Discovery started getting more friendly with Saru in the Discovery episode “Forget Me Not,” it’s the first step towards a larger evolution. And, if you’ve seen the Short Treks episode “Calypso,” then you know how that evolution will eventually play out. Here’s what the emergence of the Discovery computer means, and how this journey foreshadows a potentially huge plot development we’ve already seen and begins to explain one of the biggest mysteries in Discovery canon.
When the ship’s computer recommends that Saru “share a meal” with the crew, and talks to...
- 11/6/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Star Trek: Discovery” Season 3, Episode 4, “Forget Me Not.”]
Here’s the “Star Trek” we’ve been waiting for. What a swooningly emotional episode, with moving little grace notes for various supporting characters along the way. This show has long struggled to make the most of its extremely talented ensemble, but “Forget Me Not” suggests a path forward that includes most of the supporting cast, and it does so thoughtfully. “Star Trek” was always at its best when it presented well-rounded portraits of its characters: Data wasn’t just an android or a science officer, he was a painter, a cat owner, an aspiring Shakespearean, a pen pal. Riker loved jazz music, played the trombone, occasionally had a holographic girlfriend, and even once tried his hand at experimental theater. “Discovery” hasn’t done that nearly as well for its supporting characters. Owosekun, Nilsson, the Lizard guy (Linus), Detmer, Bryce, Rhys, Nhan.
Here’s the “Star Trek” we’ve been waiting for. What a swooningly emotional episode, with moving little grace notes for various supporting characters along the way. This show has long struggled to make the most of its extremely talented ensemble, but “Forget Me Not” suggests a path forward that includes most of the supporting cast, and it does so thoughtfully. “Star Trek” was always at its best when it presented well-rounded portraits of its characters: Data wasn’t just an android or a science officer, he was a painter, a cat owner, an aspiring Shakespearean, a pen pal. Riker loved jazz music, played the trombone, occasionally had a holographic girlfriend, and even once tried his hand at experimental theater. “Discovery” hasn’t done that nearly as well for its supporting characters. Owosekun, Nilsson, the Lizard guy (Linus), Detmer, Bryce, Rhys, Nhan.
- 11/6/2020
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for “Forget Me Not.”
Although Star Trek: Discovery was positioned as a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the edgier nature of the series immediately drew comparisons to Deep Space Nine. And, now that Discovery has jumped well beyond the 23rd century, it’s in the strange position of being a prequel that is now a sequel to all of Trek.
In Season 3, Episode 4, “Forget Me Not,” Discovery doesn’t just seem like a sequel to DS9 in its style or grittiness, it literally revisits one of DS9’s most famous planets, the Trill homeworld. So, if you felt like you were watching a far-future DS9 sequel, you’re not wrong! Here’s all the Easter eggs and references to the entire canon of Trek (but mostly DS9) in “Forget Me Not.”
Senna Tal’s name
The Starfleet admiral whose message Burnham intercepted is named “Senna Tal.
Although Star Trek: Discovery was positioned as a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the edgier nature of the series immediately drew comparisons to Deep Space Nine. And, now that Discovery has jumped well beyond the 23rd century, it’s in the strange position of being a prequel that is now a sequel to all of Trek.
In Season 3, Episode 4, “Forget Me Not,” Discovery doesn’t just seem like a sequel to DS9 in its style or grittiness, it literally revisits one of DS9’s most famous planets, the Trill homeworld. So, if you felt like you were watching a far-future DS9 sequel, you’re not wrong! Here’s all the Easter eggs and references to the entire canon of Trek (but mostly DS9) in “Forget Me Not.”
Senna Tal’s name
The Starfleet admiral whose message Burnham intercepted is named “Senna Tal.
- 11/5/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Star Trek has always strived to represent a more hopeful and healthy future for our society. However, because it is being made in our present, with all of its strengths and struggles, it hasn’t always done the best job depicting mental illness or how a utopian future might contextualize it. As contemporary culture gets better at discussing and destigmatizing mental illness, so do our stories (and vice versa), which gives Star Trek: Discovery a potential advantage. If this exclusive clip from tomorrow’s all-new episode is any indication, the show is finally making use of it…
“Forget Me Not,” the fourth episode of the season, sees Burnham and Adira pay a visit to the Trill homeworld in an attempt to unlock Adira’s memories and the memories of their Trill symbionts. But, first, Hugh has to dispense some friendly mental health advice to Michael—namely, around the subject of “post-traumatic growth.
“Forget Me Not,” the fourth episode of the season, sees Burnham and Adira pay a visit to the Trill homeworld in an attempt to unlock Adira’s memories and the memories of their Trill symbionts. But, first, Hugh has to dispense some friendly mental health advice to Michael—namely, around the subject of “post-traumatic growth.
- 11/4/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Star Trek: Discovery will travel to a familiar planet soon. Following on from the introduction of Blu del Barrio’s Adira in last week’s episode 3, the next outing – which is titled “Forget Me Not” – will see the new addition and Sonequa Martin-Green’s Michael Burnham visiting the Trill homeworld, which hasn’t been seen in the Trek universe for a long time now.
Adira – the first major non-binary character in Star Trek history, played by the first non-binary actor in the franchise – was established in the last episode to have bonded with a Trill symbiont, despite being human. In “Forget Me Not,” Burnham and Adira will have to visit the Trill world in order to unlock the hidden memories trapped within her. For more, you can check out the plot synopsis below:
“Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld in hopes of unlocking the secrets trapped within Adira’s mind.
Adira – the first major non-binary character in Star Trek history, played by the first non-binary actor in the franchise – was established in the last episode to have bonded with a Trill symbiont, despite being human. In “Forget Me Not,” Burnham and Adira will have to visit the Trill world in order to unlock the hidden memories trapped within her. For more, you can check out the plot synopsis below:
“Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld in hopes of unlocking the secrets trapped within Adira’s mind.
- 11/4/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 2.
Other than Deep Space Nine and elements of Enterprise Season 3, the Star Trek series that cracked serialized storytelling for the Final Frontier was Star Trek: Discovery. And as anyone who has watched TV since 2003 can tell you: season-long mysteries often work best when they’re not actually what you thought they were. In Discovery Season 1, two major twists hinged on secret identities, a concept which was semi-repeated in Season 2 when guessing the identity of “the Red Angel” became the focus of nearly every episode.
But, Discovery Season 3 has just created a new season-long mystery that isn’t anything like what the show has done before. On top of that, this twist, which was introduced at the very end of Episode 2, changes what you thought was going to be the big mystery of the season so far. Here’s why the...
Other than Deep Space Nine and elements of Enterprise Season 3, the Star Trek series that cracked serialized storytelling for the Final Frontier was Star Trek: Discovery. And as anyone who has watched TV since 2003 can tell you: season-long mysteries often work best when they’re not actually what you thought they were. In Discovery Season 1, two major twists hinged on secret identities, a concept which was semi-repeated in Season 2 when guessing the identity of “the Red Angel” became the focus of nearly every episode.
But, Discovery Season 3 has just created a new season-long mystery that isn’t anything like what the show has done before. On top of that, this twist, which was introduced at the very end of Episode 2, changes what you thought was going to be the big mystery of the season so far. Here’s why the...
- 10/22/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
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Of course, a show about a fake psychic detective named Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend Burton "Gus" Guster (Dulé Hill) was destined to be hilarious. In fact, one of the best things about Psych is that in order to get pretty much anywhere in an investigation, Shawn usually gives Gus a ridiculous nickname to fit the situation. Over eight seasons and two movies, Shawn has given Gus around 104 nicknames, give or take. While he mostly goes along with them, every now and again, he is given veto power, which he heavily invokes during Psych 2: Lassie Come Home. We picked some of our favorites below - and no, we didn't rank them, it was just too hard!
Magic Head: featured in season one, episode eight, "Shawn vs. the Red Phantom" Chocolate Columbo: featured in season one, episode eight, "Shawn vs. the Red Phantom...
Of course, a show about a fake psychic detective named Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend Burton "Gus" Guster (Dulé Hill) was destined to be hilarious. In fact, one of the best things about Psych is that in order to get pretty much anywhere in an investigation, Shawn usually gives Gus a ridiculous nickname to fit the situation. Over eight seasons and two movies, Shawn has given Gus around 104 nicknames, give or take. While he mostly goes along with them, every now and again, he is given veto power, which he heavily invokes during Psych 2: Lassie Come Home. We picked some of our favorites below - and no, we didn't rank them, it was just too hard!
Magic Head: featured in season one, episode eight, "Shawn vs. the Red Phantom" Chocolate Columbo: featured in season one, episode eight, "Shawn vs. the Red Phantom...
- 7/22/2020
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
This brief snapshot of a moment is the directorial work of Eleanor Teh, who co-wrote with director Anwar Johari Ho another short movie called “Forget Me Not”, a three-part account – from start to end – of a love story between two young expatriates in London, a Malaysian Chinese and a Chinese Mainlander. Although this review should look at “Unforgettable” as a work per se, it is rather difficult not to notice that this is an ideal fourth episode of the other short, featuring the same protagonist and quoting “Forget Me Not” in short flashbacks.
Memories are indeed the main theme of “Unforgettable”, as the title boldly suggests. Lei (Shen Yilei) is going down memory lane as she is about to leave London for good. London is the city where she has been working for 6 years and it is where she has met a man and also where their love story has ended.
Memories are indeed the main theme of “Unforgettable”, as the title boldly suggests. Lei (Shen Yilei) is going down memory lane as she is about to leave London for good. London is the city where she has been working for 6 years and it is where she has met a man and also where their love story has ended.
- 5/25/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
This elegant short film is set in London and the story follows a couple of lovers over a period of years, between 1996 and the beginning of the new millennium. Split in three chapters, simply named One, Two and Three, it describes the disintegrating love affair between two young expatriates, a Malaysian Chinese and a Chinese Mainlander.
Pang Liong (Kelvin Yeoh) and Lei (Shen Yilei) work respectively as a kitchen porter and cleaner in a London restaurant. They meet and exchange few words over their cigarette break when Lei asks the young man why he always carries a half-smoked cigarette on his ear. It’s the cigarette he was offered on his first day in London, his first cigarette and a quirky look he wants to be remembered by. Not last, it’s a conversation starter and it works well for the two. Few years later, on the 2000’s eve night,...
Pang Liong (Kelvin Yeoh) and Lei (Shen Yilei) work respectively as a kitchen porter and cleaner in a London restaurant. They meet and exchange few words over their cigarette break when Lei asks the young man why he always carries a half-smoked cigarette on his ear. It’s the cigarette he was offered on his first day in London, his first cigarette and a quirky look he wants to be remembered by. Not last, it’s a conversation starter and it works well for the two. Few years later, on the 2000’s eve night,...
- 4/20/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Emily Limyun Dean (Photo credit: Bradford Rogne).
Aacta Award-nominated filmmaker Emily Limyun Dean will make her feature directing debut on an animated feature for Sony Pictures Animation.
Entitled Tao, the female-driven sci-fi adventure is set in China, according to Deadline, which broke the story.
Tonya Kong, whose credits include the Us TV series Arrow, Daredevil and Justice, is attached as the writer. The plot is under wraps.
The Us-born Chinese-Australian took nights classes in art certificate training at Aftrs and worked on live action short films and TV series while she studied at the University of Sydney.
After graduating with a BA (Honours) in history and English in 2009 she wrote, directed and animated her first animated short Forget Me Not.
Based on her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease, it was nominated for the Best Short Animation Award at the 2012 Aacta Awards.
She studied animation at California Institute of the Arts...
Aacta Award-nominated filmmaker Emily Limyun Dean will make her feature directing debut on an animated feature for Sony Pictures Animation.
Entitled Tao, the female-driven sci-fi adventure is set in China, according to Deadline, which broke the story.
Tonya Kong, whose credits include the Us TV series Arrow, Daredevil and Justice, is attached as the writer. The plot is under wraps.
The Us-born Chinese-Australian took nights classes in art certificate training at Aftrs and worked on live action short films and TV series while she studied at the University of Sydney.
After graduating with a BA (Honours) in history and English in 2009 she wrote, directed and animated her first animated short Forget Me Not.
Based on her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease, it was nominated for the Best Short Animation Award at the 2012 Aacta Awards.
She studied animation at California Institute of the Arts...
- 6/20/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Emily Dean, a vet of such animated pics as The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and The Lego Batman Movie, is set to make her feature directorial debut on Sony Pictures Animation’s Tao. The project is in early development with Tonya Kong attached to write.
Tao is described as a female-driven sci-fi adventure story that is set in China. The plot is being kept under wraps.
Dean studied at CalArts before starting her career in Pixar’s story department. The Chinese-Australian animation writer-director previously worked in the Story Department at Warner Bros. under Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, serving as their Story Artist on The Lego Batman Movie and The Lego Movie 2.
She won an Australian Academy Award for her animated short film Forget Me Not in 2012.
Dean is repped by Verve, Brillstein and Morris Yorn. Kong is repped by Verve, 3 Arts and Jackoway Tyerman.
Tao is described as a female-driven sci-fi adventure story that is set in China. The plot is being kept under wraps.
Dean studied at CalArts before starting her career in Pixar’s story department. The Chinese-Australian animation writer-director previously worked in the Story Department at Warner Bros. under Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, serving as their Story Artist on The Lego Batman Movie and The Lego Movie 2.
She won an Australian Academy Award for her animated short film Forget Me Not in 2012.
Dean is repped by Verve, Brillstein and Morris Yorn. Kong is repped by Verve, 3 Arts and Jackoway Tyerman.
- 6/20/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
I’ve got a wonderfully made and touching stop-motion animated short film for you to watch today called Forget Me Not. The story centers on an old man who lives in the Norwegian forest and goes on a journey to find his long-time giant Troll friend who felt it was time for him to leave.
This the is the synopsis that came along with the short:
Deep in the Norwegian forest, there is an old man, living an orderly and quiet life. Closed off from the rest of the world, he spends his days together with his lifelong friend, a troll. Together they share an everyday routine, drinking tea and taking care of each other. One day the troll begins to hint that the time has come for him to leave the comfort of their home.
Not wanting to face the consequences of reality, the man sticks to his routines,...
This the is the synopsis that came along with the short:
Deep in the Norwegian forest, there is an old man, living an orderly and quiet life. Closed off from the rest of the world, he spends his days together with his lifelong friend, a troll. Together they share an everyday routine, drinking tea and taking care of each other. One day the troll begins to hint that the time has come for him to leave the comfort of their home.
Not wanting to face the consequences of reality, the man sticks to his routines,...
- 4/14/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Ai Weiwei film is a companion piece to Human Flow.
Copenhagen-based documentary festival Cph:dox (March 20-31) has revealed its line-up of competition titles for 2019.
Notable world premieres include The Rest, the latest feature from Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. His previous feature, refugee crisis doc Human Flow, premiered at Venice in 2017 and won multiple awards.
The Rest is a parallel work to Human Flow, again focusing on the refugee crisis, but this time in line with the voice and experience of an individual refugee. Edited down from 900 hours of footage, the film depicts those living in political limbo in Europe,...
Copenhagen-based documentary festival Cph:dox (March 20-31) has revealed its line-up of competition titles for 2019.
Notable world premieres include The Rest, the latest feature from Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. His previous feature, refugee crisis doc Human Flow, premiered at Venice in 2017 and won multiple awards.
The Rest is a parallel work to Human Flow, again focusing on the refugee crisis, but this time in line with the voice and experience of an individual refugee. Edited down from 900 hours of footage, the film depicts those living in political limbo in Europe,...
- 2/22/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Cinema cannot save us. It’s not going to force Donald Trump to resign from office. It isn’t going to soften the hearts of Republicans who want to destroy the economic future of the current generation of American youths. It isn’t going to halt global warming. It is not going to end things like racism and transphobia and homophobia. Roger Ebert once famously said that cinema is an empathy machine, but the notion of such an idea is more complex than simply saying cinema can change the world through its narrative achievements. Cinema can foster empathy, but only on a case by case person by person basis, and what are we to do if the films that do force viewers to think aren’t available in the small towns and lower economic areas of the world? If these films that can have a positive effect on viewers and...
- 1/3/2018
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
The first bit of casting news for Sean Carter's upcoming thriller Home Invasion has busted in, and it involves a Disney Channel ingenue who's ready to dabble once again in the horror genre.
Per Deadline, "Shake It Up" star Bella Thorne has scored a lead role in Home Invasion, Carter's debut feature about a family imprisoned by intruders who play a life-and-death game in which the mysterious rules become clear as the night unfolds. Thorne (who previously appeared in horror films Forget Me Not, Craw Lake, and The Seer) will play Jamie, a disillusioned teenager intensely guarding a personal secret.
Voltage Pictures is financing the project, written by first-time scribe and co-producer Joseph Dembner, and producing with Silver Pictures’ low-budget label Zinc Entertainment. Silver Pictures’ Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce with Voltage’s Nicolas Chartier and Craig Flores. Joel Silver, Steve Richards, and Michael Fiore will exec produce.
Per Deadline, "Shake It Up" star Bella Thorne has scored a lead role in Home Invasion, Carter's debut feature about a family imprisoned by intruders who play a life-and-death game in which the mysterious rules become clear as the night unfolds. Thorne (who previously appeared in horror films Forget Me Not, Craw Lake, and The Seer) will play Jamie, a disillusioned teenager intensely guarding a personal secret.
Voltage Pictures is financing the project, written by first-time scribe and co-producer Joseph Dembner, and producing with Silver Pictures’ low-budget label Zinc Entertainment. Silver Pictures’ Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce with Voltage’s Nicolas Chartier and Craig Flores. Joel Silver, Steve Richards, and Michael Fiore will exec produce.
- 7/25/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Check out the trailer and controversal poster for the upcoming horror movie The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence). Hit the jump to read film’s synopsis and check out the trailer and poster Synopsis Martin is a mentally disturbed loner who lives with his nagging mother in a bleak London housing project, where loud neighbors and [...]
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- 10/7/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
One of the favorite events that we here at Dread Central participate in each year is The Reaper Awards, which we present in conjunction with Home Media Magazine, and we're happy to announce that the 2011 version is under way. Read on for the details regarding the nominees and how you can help pick the winners.
The Reaper Awards, honoring the best horror and thriller titles of the past year on DVD and Blu-ray, are presented by Home Media Magazine and DreadCentral.com. Eligible titles were released between August 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011. Winners will be announced October 24, 2011.
Fans can select their favorites from the past year in several categories, as well as vote on which title they are most looking forward to in the coming months. Titles were submitted by participating studios.
The ballot can be accessed through either the link at the bottom of the page or at ReaperAwards.com.
Here...
The Reaper Awards, honoring the best horror and thriller titles of the past year on DVD and Blu-ray, are presented by Home Media Magazine and DreadCentral.com. Eligible titles were released between August 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011. Winners will be announced October 24, 2011.
Fans can select their favorites from the past year in several categories, as well as vote on which title they are most looking forward to in the coming months. Titles were submitted by participating studios.
The ballot can be accessed through either the link at the bottom of the page or at ReaperAwards.com.
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- 9/19/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Tony Krawitz's The Tall Man The first batch of nominees for the first Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Aacta) Awards, an upgraded version of the Australian Film Institute Awards, has been announced. The nominations are in the Best Documentary, Best Short Animation, and Best Short Fiction Film categories. Best Feature-Length Documentary: Life in Movement, Mrs. Carey's Concert, Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure, and The Tall Man. Best Short Fiction Film: Adam's Tallit, Cropped, The Palace, and The Telegram Man. Best Short Animation: Forget Me Not, The Missing Key, The Moment, and Nullabor. Filmmaker Sophie Hyde has two movies in the running for Best Feature-Length Documentary: Life in Movement, which she co-directed with Bryan Mason, and Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure, produced by Hyde and directed by Matthew Bate. Bob Connolly and Sophie Raymond's Mrs. Carey's Concert, about a dedicated (obsessed?) high-school teacher...
- 8/31/2011
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
Necessary Roughness sent Laura and Laz packing and Tk back to Dani this week. Best of all, "Forget Me Not" finally delivered a patient of the week story I enjoyed.
I liked Tallis. The tough chick with the knock out punch was being terrorized by an event that took place when she was three. It was a shame that it took her mom so long to fill in the blanks for her, but I suppose I could understand wanting to keep her abusive relationship in the past. Unfortunately, you can't outrun such a thing. You can only face it down.
Dani's kids turned into amateur stalkers on the installment, as Lindsey bet her brother that Jd was more than mom's friend. Lindsey won. Yippee. The poor girl looked like she'd have preferred to pay up. Do these kids know that their father was a chronic cheater? Even so, it's still...
I liked Tallis. The tough chick with the knock out punch was being terrorized by an event that took place when she was three. It was a shame that it took her mom so long to fill in the blanks for her, but I suppose I could understand wanting to keep her abusive relationship in the past. Unfortunately, you can't outrun such a thing. You can only face it down.
Dani's kids turned into amateur stalkers on the installment, as Lindsey bet her brother that Jd was more than mom's friend. Lindsey won. Yippee. The poor girl looked like she'd have preferred to pay up. Do these kids know that their father was a chronic cheater? Even so, it's still...
- 8/25/2011
- by christine@tvfanatic.com (C. Orlando)
- TVfanatic
Lazarus made his presence felt on last week's episode of Necessary Roughness, as Tk's life coach took on a few unusual methods.
That won't change on Thursday's "Me First," as Tk's new therapry is ratcheted up a few notches. Elsewhere: Dani's latest client is a female boxer marred in a major losing streak, and Matt receives an attractive offer. Might he leave the team?!?
Check out the official USA trailer now:
Forget Me Not Promo...
That won't change on Thursday's "Me First," as Tk's new therapry is ratcheted up a few notches. Elsewhere: Dani's latest client is a female boxer marred in a major losing streak, and Matt receives an attractive offer. Might he leave the team?!?
Check out the official USA trailer now:
Forget Me Not Promo...
- 8/21/2011
- by matt@tvfanatic.com (TV Fanatic Staff)
- TVfanatic
*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Director: Matthew Parkhill.
Writer: Sergio Casci.
The Caller is the latest thriller to be distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. This film stars Rachelle Lefevre, Stephen Moyer and Luis Guzman, in a small but terrifying film. Lefevre plays Mary Kee, a woman terrorized by a prank caller from the past. Soon, this reviewer was terrorized by every creeping shadow and knock in the hall. The Caller will be in theatres August 26th and this critic would encourage you to bravely step outside your house to see one of the craziest psychopaths in film history.
The film begins with Mary Kee settling her divorce with an arrogant ex (Ed Quinn). A restraining order issued by the judge foretells future conflict between Mary Kee and Steve. However, there is more than one stalker in Mary's life, as a fourty-one year...
Director: Matthew Parkhill.
Writer: Sergio Casci.
The Caller is the latest thriller to be distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. This film stars Rachelle Lefevre, Stephen Moyer and Luis Guzman, in a small but terrifying film. Lefevre plays Mary Kee, a woman terrorized by a prank caller from the past. Soon, this reviewer was terrorized by every creeping shadow and knock in the hall. The Caller will be in theatres August 26th and this critic would encourage you to bravely step outside your house to see one of the craziest psychopaths in film history.
The film begins with Mary Kee settling her divorce with an arrogant ex (Ed Quinn). A restraining order issued by the judge foretells future conflict between Mary Kee and Steve. However, there is more than one stalker in Mary's life, as a fourty-one year...
- 8/19/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
2009 - 95 mins. - Rated R
D: Tyler Oliver
C: Carly Schroeder, Cody Linley, Brie Gabrielle, Chloe Bridges, Jillian Murray, Micah Alberti, Brittany Renee Finamore, Sean Wing, Zachary Abel, Alex Mauriello
A fun filled weekend turns into a nightmare of terror for a group of high school graduates after they are picked off one by one by a malevolent force who then erases their memory of the deceased person ever existing.
Another high concept horror film that never fully lives up to the potential of the material. Forget Me Not never fully realizes using this idea of people forgetting about one another after being mysteriously killed. It never gets into the mindset of one of the characters who realizes what's going on, yet can't figure out a way to stop it or to get her friends to remember the other people who have been killed off. Forget Me Not never captures the tension,...
D: Tyler Oliver
C: Carly Schroeder, Cody Linley, Brie Gabrielle, Chloe Bridges, Jillian Murray, Micah Alberti, Brittany Renee Finamore, Sean Wing, Zachary Abel, Alex Mauriello
A fun filled weekend turns into a nightmare of terror for a group of high school graduates after they are picked off one by one by a malevolent force who then erases their memory of the deceased person ever existing.
Another high concept horror film that never fully lives up to the potential of the material. Forget Me Not never fully realizes using this idea of people forgetting about one another after being mysteriously killed. It never gets into the mindset of one of the characters who realizes what's going on, yet can't figure out a way to stop it or to get her friends to remember the other people who have been killed off. Forget Me Not never captures the tension,...
- 5/25/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Directed By: Tyler Oliver
Starring: Cody Linley, Micah Alberti, Brittany Renee Finamore, Jillian Murphy, Christopher Atkins, Barbara Bain
I didn’t like playing chase or hiding games when I was little--is that weird? I feel like Everyone loved those games and loved being scared of being caught and the thrill of the wind in your hair blah blah blah, “I’m a kid and I love getting dirty yay!”. Well...not me. Evidently, Forget Me Not is all about games or more specifically The game. A game that seems really scary, especially because it’s played in a graveyard at night and you pretend to be a ghost. Cliches, boob jobs and 6 packs aside, Forget Me Not isn’t horrible. Don’t get me wrong it’s not great but I do give it credit for holding my attention and being original and all that. Yeah, you heard me---a horror...
Starring: Cody Linley, Micah Alberti, Brittany Renee Finamore, Jillian Murphy, Christopher Atkins, Barbara Bain
I didn’t like playing chase or hiding games when I was little--is that weird? I feel like Everyone loved those games and loved being scared of being caught and the thrill of the wind in your hair blah blah blah, “I’m a kid and I love getting dirty yay!”. Well...not me. Evidently, Forget Me Not is all about games or more specifically The game. A game that seems really scary, especially because it’s played in a graveyard at night and you pretend to be a ghost. Cliches, boob jobs and 6 packs aside, Forget Me Not isn’t horrible. Don’t get me wrong it’s not great but I do give it credit for holding my attention and being original and all that. Yeah, you heard me---a horror...
- 5/24/2011
- by Andre Dumas
- Planet Fury
This week’s DVD and Blu-Ray Releases include a couple of films from the After Dark Horrorfest as well as two of Ron Howard’s earlier films and a Blu-Ray edition of Solaris. Check beyond the break for the full list.
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Death Hunter: Werewolves vs. Vampires
Format: DVD
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In a forgotten region of the desert, an unspeakable evil exists. By no choice of his own, John Croix...
All Descriptions of the following titles are provided by Amazon.com unless otherwise noted. If you plan on buying a flick from this list, please click on the links provided or click on the cover as it helps us pay the bills around here. Also, unlike most sites, we provide the Netflix widget which we think is pretty convenient to add these films to your queue. If you don’t have Netflix, feel free to click on “Free Trial” and try it out!
Death Hunter: Werewolves vs. Vampires
Format: DVD
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In a forgotten region of the desert, an unspeakable evil exists. By no choice of his own, John Croix...
- 5/24/2011
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by Phase 4 Films.
**here be spoilers (of course).
Director: Tyler Oliver.
Writers: Tyler Oliver and Jamieson Stern.
Forget Me Not is a horror film from Tyler Oliver, which will release on DVD May 24th, 2011, through Phase 4 Films. The film stars Carly Schroeder (Prey), Cody Linley (Cheaper by the Dozen), and Brie Gabrielle, in what is a mostly tense thriller. Taking some license with the Ring and Red Mist, Forget Me Not introduces a young girl placed in a coma, by some misguided youth. In this unconscious state, Angela (Brittany Renee Finamore) takes revenge on these kids, now grown up, by reliving a childhood game. The dominoes fall one by one, as Oliver develops a supernatural mythos involving characters returning from the grave. Few characters survive their time in this local graveyard.
Comparisons to other films crop up pretty quick into this film.
**here be spoilers (of course).
Director: Tyler Oliver.
Writers: Tyler Oliver and Jamieson Stern.
Forget Me Not is a horror film from Tyler Oliver, which will release on DVD May 24th, 2011, through Phase 4 Films. The film stars Carly Schroeder (Prey), Cody Linley (Cheaper by the Dozen), and Brie Gabrielle, in what is a mostly tense thriller. Taking some license with the Ring and Red Mist, Forget Me Not introduces a young girl placed in a coma, by some misguided youth. In this unconscious state, Angela (Brittany Renee Finamore) takes revenge on these kids, now grown up, by reliving a childhood game. The dominoes fall one by one, as Oliver develops a supernatural mythos involving characters returning from the grave. Few characters survive their time in this local graveyard.
Comparisons to other films crop up pretty quick into this film.
- 5/18/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Phase 4 Films recently send us over a copy of their upcoming release "Forget Me Not", which hit DVD shelves on May 24th, but Film Arcade.net is giving away a copy to one lucky reader.Plot Synopsis: It's graduation weekend, and Sandy Channing, the popular class president of her small-town high school, should be enjoying the time of her life. But when her friends start disappearing, Sandy discovers...
- 5/15/2011
- by Anthony T
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