“Forest,” an Italian eco-themed animation film about deforestation, has scored some strong pre-sales for Rome-based True Colours at the Cannes Marché du film.
The still-in-production 3-D animation feature – the protagonist of which is a young mushroom named Fey – has been picked up for roughly 20 territories by Top Film Distribution which will distribute “Forest” in Ukraine, Cis, the Baltics, and Eastern European countries including former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Poland, Czech and Slovak Republics, Romania, and Hungary.
Helmed by Luca Della Grotta and Francesco Dafano, the film is produced by Italy’s Al One, the same team that previously spawned 2020 similarly themed animation feature “Trash” that sold in more than 30 countries.
“Forest” – which is the first animation title on the True Colours slate and a rare case of an Italian animation feature film – was presented last year as an in-development project at specialized co-production platforms including Cartoon Movie in the French city of Bordeaux.
The still-in-production 3-D animation feature – the protagonist of which is a young mushroom named Fey – has been picked up for roughly 20 territories by Top Film Distribution which will distribute “Forest” in Ukraine, Cis, the Baltics, and Eastern European countries including former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Poland, Czech and Slovak Republics, Romania, and Hungary.
Helmed by Luca Della Grotta and Francesco Dafano, the film is produced by Italy’s Al One, the same team that previously spawned 2020 similarly themed animation feature “Trash” that sold in more than 30 countries.
“Forest” – which is the first animation title on the True Colours slate and a rare case of an Italian animation feature film – was presented last year as an in-development project at specialized co-production platforms including Cartoon Movie in the French city of Bordeaux.
- 6/9/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Konami finally announced its barely top-secret Metal Gear Solid 3 remake at last month’s PlayStation Showcase, giving us our first taste at what we can expect from a modern version of the game. To be clear, the short cinematic teaser for the game didn’t tell us much about Konami‘s vision for a new take on Big Boss’ most famous adventure, but it did at least reveal the title of the remake: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
“Delta” is a fitting replacement for the original numeral, Konami explained later, “because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project. Delta means ‘change’ or ‘difference’ without changing structure.”
In other words, while Konami is adding a fresh coat of paint to the 2004 action-adventure stealth game to “evolve the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience,” the studio stressed that Metal Gear Solid Delta will still be “a...
“Delta” is a fitting replacement for the original numeral, Konami explained later, “because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project. Delta means ‘change’ or ‘difference’ without changing structure.”
In other words, while Konami is adding a fresh coat of paint to the 2004 action-adventure stealth game to “evolve the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience,” the studio stressed that Metal Gear Solid Delta will still be “a...
- 6/6/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The rumors finally proved to be true. Konami is publishing a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater that was just revealed during the PlayStation showcase. While we’re still waiting to learn so much more about the project, most people really want to know why the game is called Metal Gear Solid Triangle: Snake Eater.
Ok. Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake isn’t really called Metal Gear Solid Triangle. However, you’ll forgive fans everywhere for jumping to that conclusion. The style of the game’s title is pretty confusing at a glance, and the trailer doesn’t try to explain why the name of the game was changed in the first place, much less why it’s now called…whatever it’s supposed to be called.
While we’re still waiting on more information, we now know that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Remake is actually called...
Ok. Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake isn’t really called Metal Gear Solid Triangle. However, you’ll forgive fans everywhere for jumping to that conclusion. The style of the game’s title is pretty confusing at a glance, and the trailer doesn’t try to explain why the name of the game was changed in the first place, much less why it’s now called…whatever it’s supposed to be called.
While we’re still waiting on more information, we now know that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Remake is actually called...
- 5/24/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
British band Mumford & Sons has one of the most recognizable sounds in the music industry. The band’s folksy beats have earned acclaim from music critics and fans alike – and much of the credit for the group’s signature sound goes to Marcus Mumford, who sings lead vocals for the group. Mumford, who also plays electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and drums, is a very successful musician with several awards and accolades to his credit. Despite his many accomplishments, Mumford lives a low-key life when he isn’t performing, spending most of his time with his wife, actor Carey Mulligan, and their children. So, how much is Mumford’s net worth?
What is Marcus Mumford best known for?
How has it been 10 years? Feels in equal parts such a long time and also not when you consider just how much has happened. Making this album felt like a continuation of Sigh No More,...
What is Marcus Mumford best known for?
How has it been 10 years? Feels in equal parts such a long time and also not when you consider just how much has happened. Making this album felt like a continuation of Sigh No More,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There's something inherently exciting about the world of espionage. From the secrets, betrayals, and exciting new gadgets secret agents have at their disposal to international accidents and all-consuming action stunts, there's never been a shortage of spy stories in the world. And as any admirer of them will tell you — there's no such thing as having too much of the espionage genre. Amazon's newest series is turning up to be a great addition to it!
The company's latest project is a character-driven spy thriller led by "Lost" alum Daniel Dae Kim (via Variety). The series will be an adaptation of the 2015 graphic novel "Butterfly" by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett (writers) and Antonio Fuso and Stefano Simeone (illustrators). Per the published report, the series will be filmed in South Korea and feature dialogue in English and Korean. Here's all we know about it.
Everything We Know About The Story Of...
The company's latest project is a character-driven spy thriller led by "Lost" alum Daniel Dae Kim (via Variety). The series will be an adaptation of the 2015 graphic novel "Butterfly" by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett (writers) and Antonio Fuso and Stefano Simeone (illustrators). Per the published report, the series will be filmed in South Korea and feature dialogue in English and Korean. Here's all we know about it.
Everything We Know About The Story Of...
- 2/9/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
In my many years of seeing live music, few sights were as dispiriting as the first time I saw David Crosby up close. In the early Eighties, he played a solo show at New York’s Town Hall. Walking onstage, looking a little overweight, unkempt and shaggy in an untucked shirt and baggy pants, he plopped down on a wooden chair. His voice was a bit raspier than we’d heard on his records, and the blissed-out smiles and stage patter he was known for were Mia. At one point,...
- 1/23/2023
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Far removed from music-industry cities like Los Angeles and Nashville, the seeds of American music were sown in Mississippi soil, where the pioneers of blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll followed dusty roads through forests and flatlands to perform for locals.
Today, visitors from across the U.S. and abroad follow the Mississippi Blues Trail and Country Music Trail into the same communities to learn about the land that birthed Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, and Jimmie Rodgers and experience the roots of contemporary American music culture.
Before you...
Today, visitors from across the U.S. and abroad follow the Mississippi Blues Trail and Country Music Trail into the same communities to learn about the land that birthed Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, and Jimmie Rodgers and experience the roots of contemporary American music culture.
Before you...
- 8/1/2022
- by Jim Beaugez
- Rollingstone.com
Michele Vannucci’s “Delta” has debuted its trailer ahead of its world premiere on the Piazza Grande at the Locarno Film Festival. True Colours is handling world sales.
The Po Delta in Italy is the setting of the clash between fishermen and poachers. Osso wants to save the river from overfishing at the hands of the Florians, a family on the run from the Danube. Together with the Florians is Elia, who was born in those lands. Overwhelmed by blind violence, the two will face each other in the mists of the delta.
Vannucci said: “From the very beginning, I thought of ‘Delta’ as an action film with strong social implications. A manhunt in which the two protagonists, Elia and Osso, are both executioners and victims of a conflict that dominates them. Two identities on the run, each one fighting with his own ghost, who discover in their duel an...
The Po Delta in Italy is the setting of the clash between fishermen and poachers. Osso wants to save the river from overfishing at the hands of the Florians, a family on the run from the Danube. Together with the Florians is Elia, who was born in those lands. Overwhelmed by blind violence, the two will face each other in the mists of the delta.
Vannucci said: “From the very beginning, I thought of ‘Delta’ as an action film with strong social implications. A manhunt in which the two protagonists, Elia and Osso, are both executioners and victims of a conflict that dominates them. Two identities on the run, each one fighting with his own ghost, who discover in their duel an...
- 8/1/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
For its 75th edition, Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival, long known as a global indie cinema temple, is looking to the future while repositioning itself as a forward-thinking hub for a wider range of movies, including studio and streamer titles, with broad audience appeal.
“We believe that entertainment can be both serious and fun: I don’t see an opposing scenario where entertainment is only cheap, and seriousness is only extremely highbrow,” says the fest’s artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro.
Now on his second edition at the fest’s helm, the Italian critic is putting his stamp on Locarno with a lineup that, along with straightforward auteur movies of various kinds, increasingly includes comedies and genre films. The fest’s eclectic nature is illustrated by t he choice of the opener, Sony ’s frothy action thriller “Bullet Train,” directed by David Leitch, which Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be tubthumping on Aug.
“We believe that entertainment can be both serious and fun: I don’t see an opposing scenario where entertainment is only cheap, and seriousness is only extremely highbrow,” says the fest’s artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro.
Now on his second edition at the fest’s helm, the Italian critic is putting his stamp on Locarno with a lineup that, along with straightforward auteur movies of various kinds, increasingly includes comedies and genre films. The fest’s eclectic nature is illustrated by t he choice of the opener, Sony ’s frothy action thriller “Bullet Train,” directed by David Leitch, which Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be tubthumping on Aug.
- 7/30/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
John Carpenter Announces Release Of Firestarter Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: "The horror master John Carpenter has reunited with his Halloween series collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter for a visceral soundtrack to the new film adaptation of Stephen King's Firestarter. The soundtrack is set for release digitally via Back Lot Music on May 13th, the same day the film is released in theatres and streaming only on Peacock. Vinyl, CD and cassette formats are slated for October 14 from Sacred Bones. Alongside today’s announcement, the trio has shared the movie’s suspense-filled end title theme - listen now. The score marks the first official soundtrack that the team has composed together outside of the Halloween series and their inspiration and evolution as a creative team is on full display.
From the producers of The Invisible Man, Firestarter is a new take on the classic Stephen King thriller about a...
From the producers of The Invisible Man, Firestarter is a new take on the classic Stephen King thriller about a...
- 4/22/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
New Delhi, June 16 (Ians) In the context of public discourse regarding detection of new variants, Niti Aayog Member (Health) V.K. Paul has reminded that the newly detected 'Delta Plus' variant is not yet classified as a Variant of Concern (Voc).
The variant was observed in Europe in March and has been notified and brought into public domain on June 13 this month.
As 'Delta Plus' is not yet classified as a Voc, Paul said, the way forward is to watch the potential presence of 'Delta Plus' in the country and take the appropriate public health response.
"The present status is that yes, a new variant has been found. This is as of now a Variant of Interest (VoI), not as yet classified a VoC," Paul clarified it in a Covid-19 media briefing.
The Voc is one in which we have understood that there are adverse consequences to humanity, which...
The variant was observed in Europe in March and has been notified and brought into public domain on June 13 this month.
As 'Delta Plus' is not yet classified as a Voc, Paul said, the way forward is to watch the potential presence of 'Delta Plus' in the country and take the appropriate public health response.
"The present status is that yes, a new variant has been found. This is as of now a Variant of Interest (VoI), not as yet classified a VoC," Paul clarified it in a Covid-19 media briefing.
The Voc is one in which we have understood that there are adverse consequences to humanity, which...
- 6/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
You know, plenty of streaming services would treat the dog days of summer as an excuse to slow down. At Netflix, however, the content buffet is still open, baby. Despite the coronavirus pandemic shutting down all of Hollywood for an extended period of time, Netflix’s new releases for July 2020 are still jam-packed with a host of familiar originals.
The blockbuster this month is probably The Umbrella Academy season 2. The next installment for the Hargreeves family arrives on July 31. And if that’s too long of a wait for you, Netflix gets the month off to a strong start with a string of originals as well. Unsolved Mysteries arrives on July 1, followed by Warrior Nun on July 2, and The Baby-Sitter’s Club on July 3. That’s not even to mentioned the feminist take on Arthurian legend, Cursed, which premiers on July 17.
There are a couple of intriguing original movies to consider this month as well.
The blockbuster this month is probably The Umbrella Academy season 2. The next installment for the Hargreeves family arrives on July 31. And if that’s too long of a wait for you, Netflix gets the month off to a strong start with a string of originals as well. Unsolved Mysteries arrives on July 1, followed by Warrior Nun on July 2, and The Baby-Sitter’s Club on July 3. That’s not even to mentioned the feminist take on Arthurian legend, Cursed, which premiers on July 17.
There are a couple of intriguing original movies to consider this month as well.
- 6/24/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
With June now coming to an end, it’s time to begin looking at what’s to come next month on all the various streaming services, and after hearing from the likes of Disney Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime and Hulu, the top dog has now announced their line-up for July, and it’s a big one.
Yes, Netflix has revealed today what subscribers can expect over the next few weeks and the list of new arrivals is as impressive as ever. Boasting a ton of great licensed content, several big new original shows which are sure to take the world by storm and, of course, more than enough original movies, too, there’s definitely something for everyone here.
As usual, the biggest batch of new material will arrive on the first of the month, with the rest of the titles trickling in over the following days and weeks. And below,...
Yes, Netflix has revealed today what subscribers can expect over the next few weeks and the list of new arrivals is as impressive as ever. Boasting a ton of great licensed content, several big new original shows which are sure to take the world by storm and, of course, more than enough original movies, too, there’s definitely something for everyone here.
As usual, the biggest batch of new material will arrive on the first of the month, with the rest of the titles trickling in over the following days and weeks. And below,...
- 6/24/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Italy’s Kino Produzioni, which is in competition at Visions du Réel with Sicily-set “Il Mio Corpo,” has teamed up with Sweden’s Fasad on “About the End,” a timely apocalypse-themed doc.
Described in promotional materials as being “about the apocalypses that we have survived, and those that we are still waiting for,” this creative doc backed by the Sundance Institute is being prepped by Italian filmmaker and visual artist Cristina Picchi.
Picchi’s previous docs have screened in Venice, Locarno and Nyon where her “Cinetrain: Russian Winter” won a Visions du Réel audience award in 2014.
Fasad, which originated the project, is the shingle behind “The Raft” which won Germany’s Prix Europa for best doc last year.
Kino is now in talks for a top Italian broadcaster to come on board “About the End” for which the original plan was to start shooting late this summer,” says Kino chief Giovanni Pompili.
Described in promotional materials as being “about the apocalypses that we have survived, and those that we are still waiting for,” this creative doc backed by the Sundance Institute is being prepped by Italian filmmaker and visual artist Cristina Picchi.
Picchi’s previous docs have screened in Venice, Locarno and Nyon where her “Cinetrain: Russian Winter” won a Visions du Réel audience award in 2014.
Fasad, which originated the project, is the shingle behind “The Raft” which won Germany’s Prix Europa for best doc last year.
Kino is now in talks for a top Italian broadcaster to come on board “About the End” for which the original plan was to start shooting late this summer,” says Kino chief Giovanni Pompili.
- 5/1/2020
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Gerald McRaney took home the very first Emmy of his nearly 50-year acting career this weekend for his supporting role on This Is Us, but the Emmys have always been good to him. After all, the award show served as the setting for one of his earliest dates with his wife, Delta Burke.
The couple, married for 28 years, showed up arm in arm at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday. McRaney won for outstanding guest performance on a drama for his turn as the NBC show’s Dr. K, and the two reminisced on the red carpet with...
The couple, married for 28 years, showed up arm in arm at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday. McRaney won for outstanding guest performance on a drama for his turn as the NBC show’s Dr. K, and the two reminisced on the red carpet with...
- 9/11/2017
- by Scott Huver
- PEOPLE.com
At age 70, This Is Us’ Gerald McRaney landed his first Emmy nomination and first win for playing Dr. K, aka Dr. Nathan Katowski, on the NBC drama. The win left McRaney in disbelief, he said later backstage Sunday night. “My first thought was, ‘Did I hear that right?’ and when Delta (his wife Delta Burke) started reacting, I thought, ‘Well I guess I must have.’ So I went up on stage and I’m glad I heard it right because it would have been awfully embarrassing if I went and…...
- 9/11/2017
- Deadline TV
20-Year-Old Sorority Sister Died of Asphyxia After Pancake-Eating Contest, Medical Examiner Confirms
The 20-year-old Sacred Heart University student who was rushed to the hospital following complications from a pancake-eating contest on campus died by asphyxiation, the New York City chief medical examiner’s office confirms to People.
Caitlin Nelson, a junior studying social work and a member of Kappa Delta sorority, became “unresponsive” after consuming several pancakes at the Greek Life food-eating competition on March 30, People confirms with the Fairfield Police Department.
“The lack of oxygen for that extended period of time caused irreversible damage, making it not survivable,” Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara told People.
Nelson was declared dead on Tuesday.
Caitlin Nelson, a junior studying social work and a member of Kappa Delta sorority, became “unresponsive” after consuming several pancakes at the Greek Life food-eating competition on March 30, People confirms with the Fairfield Police Department.
“The lack of oxygen for that extended period of time caused irreversible damage, making it not survivable,” Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara told People.
Nelson was declared dead on Tuesday.
- 4/6/2017
- by Rose Minutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
Sacred Heart University is mourning the loss of a 20-year-old student who died after complications following a pancake eating contest at the Fairfield, Connecticut, campus.
Caitlin Nelson of Clark, New Jersey, was competing in a Greek Life food-eating competition on March 30 when she began shaking uncontrollably and fell to the floor, according to local reports.
She had consumed “several” pancakes and when officers arrived she was “unresponsive and not breathing,” People confirms with the Fairfield Police Department. Nelson had allergies, but medical staff hasn’t been able to confirm that the allergies were a “contributing factor to the incident,” according to police.
Caitlin Nelson of Clark, New Jersey, was competing in a Greek Life food-eating competition on March 30 when she began shaking uncontrollably and fell to the floor, according to local reports.
She had consumed “several” pancakes and when officers arrived she was “unresponsive and not breathing,” People confirms with the Fairfield Police Department. Nelson had allergies, but medical staff hasn’t been able to confirm that the allergies were a “contributing factor to the incident,” according to police.
- 4/3/2017
- by Rose Minutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
Leon Russell, musician and songwriter known for his work with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and George Harrison, died in his sleep today. He was 74.
Read More: Leon Russell Gets Reflective at ‘A Poem is a Naked Person’ NYC Opening
Russell first rose to acclaim as a session musician in the 1950’s and 60’s, playing with a diverse range of artists, from Ray Charles to Gram Parsons. His piano playing can be heard on the Beach Boys’ early albums, including their landmark “Pet Sounds,” The Rolling Stones’ “Live with Me” off of the album “Let It Bleed” and The Byrds’ version of “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Many of his songs have become hits for other artists, such as “Delta Lady” for Joe Cocker, “Superstar” for The Carpenters and “The Masquerade” for George Benson.
On top of his work with other artists, he has also produced plenty of original hit songs. His...
Read More: Leon Russell Gets Reflective at ‘A Poem is a Naked Person’ NYC Opening
Russell first rose to acclaim as a session musician in the 1950’s and 60’s, playing with a diverse range of artists, from Ray Charles to Gram Parsons. His piano playing can be heard on the Beach Boys’ early albums, including their landmark “Pet Sounds,” The Rolling Stones’ “Live with Me” off of the album “Let It Bleed” and The Byrds’ version of “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Many of his songs have become hits for other artists, such as “Delta Lady” for Joe Cocker, “Superstar” for The Carpenters and “The Masquerade” for George Benson.
On top of his work with other artists, he has also produced plenty of original hit songs. His...
- 11/13/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
The man believed to be behind the disappearance and death of Sierah Joughin, the 20-year-old Ohio college whose remains police believe they found last Friday, was charged with aggravated murder Tuesday on top of the abduction charge he received last Friday, People confirms. James Dean Worley, 57, of Delta, was charged with abduction after authorities discovered a body they believe is that of the missing University of Toledo student. Police have not positively identified the body yet, pending DNA and fingerprint tests, and the Fulton County Coroner's Office would not yet confirm the body was Joughin's. At a news conference Friday,...
- 7/26/2016
- by Harriet Sokmensuer, @HGSokmensuer
- PEOPLE.com
If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.
Taylor Swift was on "The Tonight Show" Tuesday night, and Jimmy Fallon told her he was really upset because she dances all the time now, but that used to be their exclusive thing. They were "famous Jumbotron dancers." Jimmy shared "random" Jumbotron footage showing the two of them going for it. Love how they flip the popcorn every time. Funny bit. The people in the background are the best. Taylor and Jimmy also cemented their new Bff status by drawing each other without looking.
Kristen Bell was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk about Dax Shepard's 40th birthday and their two young daughters, Lincoln and Delta. They almost...
Taylor Swift was on "The Tonight Show" Tuesday night, and Jimmy Fallon told her he was really upset because she dances all the time now, but that used to be their exclusive thing. They were "famous Jumbotron dancers." Jimmy shared "random" Jumbotron footage showing the two of them going for it. Love how they flip the popcorn every time. Funny bit. The people in the background are the best. Taylor and Jimmy also cemented their new Bff status by drawing each other without looking.
Kristen Bell was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk about Dax Shepard's 40th birthday and their two young daughters, Lincoln and Delta. They almost...
- 2/18/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Fifty years ago, the University of Alabama admitted its first black students, but not before putting up an infamous fight. As you might recall from your Us history class, Alabama Gov. George Wallace - who had promised "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" - attempted to block the entry of two black students to the school on June 11, 1963, in what was known as the "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door." Thanks to intervention from President Kennedy, the students were eventually allowed in. Now, generations later, the school is back in the spotlight for the apparent segregation of its Greek system. Earlier this month, student newspaper The Crimson White reported that four sororities had stopped two otherwise-qualified black women from rushing. According to the paper, chapter alumnae were behind the discrimination. As this story gains national attention and highlights modern race realities, let's look at how it's unfolded so far. Aug. 9:...
- 9/19/2013
- by Annie Gabillet
- Popsugar.com
If you're a Michael Shannon fan (and if you're not, take a long hard look at your life), this month is probably going to go well for you. His take on iconic Superman villain General Zod has been front and centre in the marketing for Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, which hits cinemas next week.
In the meantime, Shannon stars in true-crime thriller The Iceman, turning in another mesmerically intense performance as impassive and ruthless contract killer Richard Kuklinski.
Digital Spy looks back at five of Shannon's most notable previous roles.
Bug (2006)
Adapted by Tracy Letts (Killer Joe) from his own stage play, Bug rivals The Exorcist as William Friedkin's most disturbing film to date. Shannon plays psychotic war veteran Peter Evans, who literally drives Ashley Judd's lonely waitress insane over a period of days, gradually convincing her that their shared motel room is becoming infested by insects.
In the meantime, Shannon stars in true-crime thriller The Iceman, turning in another mesmerically intense performance as impassive and ruthless contract killer Richard Kuklinski.
Digital Spy looks back at five of Shannon's most notable previous roles.
Bug (2006)
Adapted by Tracy Letts (Killer Joe) from his own stage play, Bug rivals The Exorcist as William Friedkin's most disturbing film to date. Shannon plays psychotic war veteran Peter Evans, who literally drives Ashley Judd's lonely waitress insane over a period of days, gradually convincing her that their shared motel room is becoming infested by insects.
- 6/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Star struck? Take a holiday where you can visit the scenery and locations of new, restored and upcoming film releases
Hunger Games: Catching Fire (released 22 November)
Katniss Everdeen is back in the deadly arena for the Quarter Quell in the second instalment of the Hunger Games. This time, the action takes place on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Most of Oahu's hotels are clustered in the Waikiki district of Honolulu, the state capital, but the island's rural accommodation might be more relaxing. The Ke Iki Beach Bungalows on the North Shore (+1 866 638 8229, keikibeach.com) are perfectly placed for summer snorkelling and winter surfing (from £95 a night, sleeping two). Two mountain ranges provide great hiking and there are dozens of white-sand beaches for sunbathing and watersports.
• United Airlines (united.com) flies from Heathrow to Honolulu from £609 return
Mud (out now)
This coming-of-age movie about two 14-year-old boys helping a fugitive is set...
Hunger Games: Catching Fire (released 22 November)
Katniss Everdeen is back in the deadly arena for the Quarter Quell in the second instalment of the Hunger Games. This time, the action takes place on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Most of Oahu's hotels are clustered in the Waikiki district of Honolulu, the state capital, but the island's rural accommodation might be more relaxing. The Ke Iki Beach Bungalows on the North Shore (+1 866 638 8229, keikibeach.com) are perfectly placed for summer snorkelling and winter surfing (from £95 a night, sleeping two). Two mountain ranges provide great hiking and there are dozens of white-sand beaches for sunbathing and watersports.
• United Airlines (united.com) flies from Heathrow to Honolulu from £609 return
Mud (out now)
This coming-of-age movie about two 14-year-old boys helping a fugitive is set...
- 5/17/2013
- by Rachel Dixon
- The Guardian - Film News
In case you missed it, the ugly side of Greek life reared its head last week when University of Maryland Delta Gamma sister Rebecca Martinson sent out a crude, expletive-filled e-mail to her fellow sorority members because they are "Literally being so f**king awkward." The message was posted in its entirety to Gawker and shared Martinson's faults with her sisters with the world, and we've never been the same since.
While Martinson's e-mail in itself is insane and horrifying, what's come after is undeniably amazing. Michael Shannon, an actor best known for playing roles like Nelson Van Alden in "Boardwalk Empire" and General Zod in "Man of Steel," has recorded a dramatic reading of the e-mail for Funny or Die and it is hilarious. Be warned, this video features the same inappropriate language as the original e-mail.
Sure, all this video does is highlight everything wrong with Martinson's message to begin with,...
While Martinson's e-mail in itself is insane and horrifying, what's come after is undeniably amazing. Michael Shannon, an actor best known for playing roles like Nelson Van Alden in "Boardwalk Empire" and General Zod in "Man of Steel," has recorded a dramatic reading of the e-mail for Funny or Die and it is hilarious. Be warned, this video features the same inappropriate language as the original e-mail.
Sure, all this video does is highlight everything wrong with Martinson's message to begin with,...
- 4/22/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
In the absence of a full official copy of Manning's statement, journalists have had to rely on their own note-taking from court
Bradley Manning read out a personal statement to the court in Fort Meade, Maryland, at a pre-trial hearing over his prosecution for leaking the largest trove of state secrets in Us history. It provides the first account in his own words and under his own name of how he came to download hundreds of thousands of classified documents and videos from secure military databases and transmit them to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks.
The Us government has refused to publish contemporaneous transcripts and documents from the Manning court martial, prompting legal complaints from open government groups. In the absence of a full official copy of Manning's statement, journalists covering the case have had to rely on their own note-taking from the courtroom.
Here the Guardian publishes a transcript compiled by independent journalist Alexa O'Brien,...
Bradley Manning read out a personal statement to the court in Fort Meade, Maryland, at a pre-trial hearing over his prosecution for leaking the largest trove of state secrets in Us history. It provides the first account in his own words and under his own name of how he came to download hundreds of thousands of classified documents and videos from secure military databases and transmit them to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks.
The Us government has refused to publish contemporaneous transcripts and documents from the Manning court martial, prompting legal complaints from open government groups. In the absence of a full official copy of Manning's statement, journalists covering the case have had to rely on their own note-taking from the courtroom.
Here the Guardian publishes a transcript compiled by independent journalist Alexa O'Brien,...
- 3/1/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Last month, as the fate of ABC's Gcb hung in the balance, we were worried it would become a member of the "Gone Too Soon" club, TV shows that were snuffed out before they had a chance to flourish, or at least before we had a chance to grow tired of them.
Sadly, Gcb has gone to that big Upn in the sky, where it can run happily in the meadow with the likes of Firefly, Pushing Daisies, and Manimal.
While we mourn Gcb's loss, let's take a look at more shows that were ended too quickly. They were unappreciated at the the time, but they were either too good or too ... interesting ... not to have been offered the opportunity to flourish. Or flame out. Which is just as good.
The Comeback
HBO (June 5, 2005 – September 4, 2005)
Lisa Kudrow could have played it safe with her follow-up series to Friends, but instead...
Sadly, Gcb has gone to that big Upn in the sky, where it can run happily in the meadow with the likes of Firefly, Pushing Daisies, and Manimal.
While we mourn Gcb's loss, let's take a look at more shows that were ended too quickly. They were unappreciated at the the time, but they were either too good or too ... interesting ... not to have been offered the opportunity to flourish. Or flame out. Which is just as good.
The Comeback
HBO (June 5, 2005 – September 4, 2005)
Lisa Kudrow could have played it safe with her follow-up series to Friends, but instead...
- 6/21/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
New Miss USA Olivia Culpo
Yesterday's Miss USA pageant was kind of a snore, even though I support the coronation of Miss Rhode Island, Olivia Culpo, who plays cello, supports transgender contestants, and cares about old movie stars. She cited Audrey Hepburn as her hero, which is kind of a cliched move, but at least she knew who Audrey Hepburn was. I consider that a victory for movie fanatics, however slight. At least it wasn't Marilyn Monroe, am I right?
So in honor of Miss Culpo's pop culture awareness, I thought we should revisit seven celebrities who once worked the pageant circuit and elect a definitive winner from the bunch. My #1 choice isn't quite a surprise, but it's the only truly scandalous pick on this roundup. "Scandal" should be a key criterion for all pageant judges. Without further ado, here they are, the seven best pageanteers-turned-celebs in ascending order.
7. Halle Berry...
Yesterday's Miss USA pageant was kind of a snore, even though I support the coronation of Miss Rhode Island, Olivia Culpo, who plays cello, supports transgender contestants, and cares about old movie stars. She cited Audrey Hepburn as her hero, which is kind of a cliched move, but at least she knew who Audrey Hepburn was. I consider that a victory for movie fanatics, however slight. At least it wasn't Marilyn Monroe, am I right?
So in honor of Miss Culpo's pop culture awareness, I thought we should revisit seven celebrities who once worked the pageant circuit and elect a definitive winner from the bunch. My #1 choice isn't quite a surprise, but it's the only truly scandalous pick on this roundup. "Scandal" should be a key criterion for all pageant judges. Without further ado, here they are, the seven best pageanteers-turned-celebs in ascending order.
7. Halle Berry...
- 6/4/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
There are a few things you need to get right if you're going to make a movie set in the '80s: the fashion, the lingo and, without question, the music.
Every classic "Hey, weren't the '80s wacky?" film has leaned heavily on its soundtrack, and the folks behind the upcoming indie flick and Toronto Film Festival favorite "Dirty Girl" have apparently been taking notes. The soundtrack to the movie is stocked with pop cheese that will set off pastel-hued flashbacks in nostalgia buffs and entertain anyone who's into the whole yacht-rock revival that seems to be going on these days.
The first thing you'll notice about the "Dirty Girl" soundtrack, however, is how heavy it leans on a relatively obscure pop singer named Melissa Manchester. A favorite of one of the movie's central characters, Manchester lands five of the album's 14 tracks, including her best-known song, the 1982 No. 5 hit...
Every classic "Hey, weren't the '80s wacky?" film has leaned heavily on its soundtrack, and the folks behind the upcoming indie flick and Toronto Film Festival favorite "Dirty Girl" have apparently been taking notes. The soundtrack to the movie is stocked with pop cheese that will set off pastel-hued flashbacks in nostalgia buffs and entertain anyone who's into the whole yacht-rock revival that seems to be going on these days.
The first thing you'll notice about the "Dirty Girl" soundtrack, however, is how heavy it leans on a relatively obscure pop singer named Melissa Manchester. A favorite of one of the movie's central characters, Manchester lands five of the album's 14 tracks, including her best-known song, the 1982 No. 5 hit...
- 10/2/2011
- by Adam Swiderski
- NextMovie
Lakeshore Records has announced the details of the soundtrack release for the drama Dirty Girl. The album includes 14 songs from the movie by such artists as Pat Benetar, Melissa Manchester, Tanya Tucker, Bow Wow Wow, Rita Coolidge, The Outfield, Sheena Easton, Teena Marie and Wendy and Lisa. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 27, 2011 and a physical release is coming on October 11. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. Audio clips will be added to this article within the next couple of weeks. While non of the film’s score by composer Jeff Toyne is included, Melissa Manchester’s song Rainbird includes an original string arrangement by Toyne. To find out more about Toyne’s work for the movie, visit a recent article and video with the composer on Ascap’s website. Dirty Girl directed by Abe Sylvia and starring Juno Temple, Milla Jovovich, William H. Macy, Mary Steenburgen and...
- 9/18/2011
- by filmmusicreporter
- Film Music Reporter
I’m just gonna say it… We Like To Party, but even we can’t party as hard as the Wolfpack! Alan, Stu and Phil are bringing the party back to theaters this Thursday with The Hangover Part II, so we thought, what better way to ring in the party than to count down our favorite party animals!
These are the cool kids that bring the party! They rage, they get down… heck, they might even get “jiggy wit it”! Sure, they might not be from the fluorescent box of crayons, but these folks can MacGyver a good time out of a paper clip, a broomstick and a Nelson cassette. (Yep, I said it!)
So, without further adeu…
Top Ten Party Animals Honorable Mention: Trent (Vince Vaughn) Swingers (1996)
Trent (Vince Vaughn) is an aspiring actor. He’s loud, flirtatious, and he’s living the swinging lifestyle. Vegas is this kings castle,...
These are the cool kids that bring the party! They rage, they get down… heck, they might even get “jiggy wit it”! Sure, they might not be from the fluorescent box of crayons, but these folks can MacGyver a good time out of a paper clip, a broomstick and a Nelson cassette. (Yep, I said it!)
So, without further adeu…
Top Ten Party Animals Honorable Mention: Trent (Vince Vaughn) Swingers (1996)
Trent (Vince Vaughn) is an aspiring actor. He’s loud, flirtatious, and he’s living the swinging lifestyle. Vegas is this kings castle,...
- 5/25/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Oh Lordy! Monday night's Drag Race Season 3 premiere was expanded into a giant 2 1/2 hour block of Logo programming. At that rate, when will the network ever have time for Buffy re-runs?
Oh well, I can forgo yet another repeat viewing of "Once More With Feeling" in order to see some talented drag queens compete in a reality show. Especially a reality show that's a wild and gay[er] fusion of America's Next Top Model, Project Runway and Sarah Palin's Alaska!"
If this is your first time tuning in to RuPaul's Drag Race, then you're in for a treat!
First up in Logo's Mondays Are a Drag kick-off was a one-hour Drag Race casting special, then we had the first regular episode of the season, and finally there was a half-hour Untucked episode where we got to see the contestants backstage getting Absolut-ly wasted and taking catty swipes at one another.
But you know,...
Oh well, I can forgo yet another repeat viewing of "Once More With Feeling" in order to see some talented drag queens compete in a reality show. Especially a reality show that's a wild and gay[er] fusion of America's Next Top Model, Project Runway and Sarah Palin's Alaska!"
If this is your first time tuning in to RuPaul's Drag Race, then you're in for a treat!
First up in Logo's Mondays Are a Drag kick-off was a one-hour Drag Race casting special, then we had the first regular episode of the season, and finally there was a half-hour Untucked episode where we got to see the contestants backstage getting Absolut-ly wasted and taking catty swipes at one another.
But you know,...
- 1/25/2011
- by Dennis Ayers
- The Backlot
Somewhere in Indiana, someone is probably walking around with Mark Waid's iPad, and he's none too thrilled about it. If you've been following his updates over the last 24 hours, you've been witness to an update roller coaster as the device was left on a plane, temporarily tracked, and then lost again. The Twitter Report hopes the culprit can still be brought to justice though.
And speaking of things walking around, the third episode of "The Walking Dead" ran on AMC last night. Mark Brooks appreciates everyone who held off on their tweets until it was over, while Kevin Mellon prefers to experience his zombie stories through a non-traditional medium. Find out if you're jealous after the jump, where you'll also see a reaction to "Megamind" and who gave the false impression to his followers that he went to see "Yo Gabba Gabba!" alone and was forced to explain himself.
And speaking of things walking around, the third episode of "The Walking Dead" ran on AMC last night. Mark Brooks appreciates everyone who held off on their tweets until it was over, while Kevin Mellon prefers to experience his zombie stories through a non-traditional medium. Find out if you're jealous after the jump, where you'll also see a reaction to "Megamind" and who gave the false impression to his followers that he went to see "Yo Gabba Gabba!" alone and was forced to explain himself.
- 11/15/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Filed under: TV News
Comedian Bill Engvall will guest star on an upcoming episode of 'Leverage,' TNT has exclusively confirmed to TV Squad.
In it, Engvall will play a car dealer targeted by the 'Leverage' team because of his involvement in reselling stolen autos on the black market.
The episode is currently slated to air in August.
Engvall was last seen on the small screen in the short-lived TBS sitcom 'The Bill Engvall Show,' which was canceled last September due to poor ratings. Additional TV roles inc lude 'Blue Collar TV,' 'The Jeff Foxworthy Show' and 'Delta.'
'Leverage,' starring Oscar winner Timothy Hutton, returns for its highly anticipated third season with back-to-back episodes Sun., Jun. 20 at 9Pm.
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Comedian Bill Engvall will guest star on an upcoming episode of 'Leverage,' TNT has exclusively confirmed to TV Squad.
In it, Engvall will play a car dealer targeted by the 'Leverage' team because of his involvement in reselling stolen autos on the black market.
The episode is currently slated to air in August.
Engvall was last seen on the small screen in the short-lived TBS sitcom 'The Bill Engvall Show,' which was canceled last September due to poor ratings. Additional TV roles inc lude 'Blue Collar TV,' 'The Jeff Foxworthy Show' and 'Delta.'
'Leverage,' starring Oscar winner Timothy Hutton, returns for its highly anticipated third season with back-to-back episodes Sun., Jun. 20 at 9Pm.
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- 5/5/2010
- by Andrew Scott
- Aol TV.
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