John Mayall, the renowned musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 90 in California. He was widely acclaimed as “The Godfather of British Blues” and left behind a lasting legacy in the world of music. Mayall’s group, the Blues Breakers, played a pivotal role in nurturing the talents
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Marvel Studios/Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine is set to grace the screens this weekend, bringing a sense of relief to the post-strike box office. Following a rough patch in November with The Marvels recording their lowest opening figures of $46.1 million in the US and $110 million worldwide, this new movie is expected to bring in
The highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable as the Olympic flame makes its way through the country. In a surprising turn of events, it has been announced that iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers during the flame’s journey. Local media in
The Oscar and BAFTA-winning Ukrainian feature, 20 Days in Mariupol, has garnered significant attention at the prestigious British Grierson Awards. The film, directed by Mstyslav Chernov, delves into the filmmaker’s experiences in the besieged city at the onset of the Ukraine War. This powerful documentary has been nominated for Best Current Affairs Documentary and Best
The highly acclaimed festival, South by Southwest (SXSW), is expanding its reach to Europe with the launch of SXSW London in 2025. This inaugural event is set to take place from June 2 to June 7 across 20 venues in the vibrant Shoreditch area of east London. Following successful editions in Austin, Texas, and Sydney,
The popular UK dance show, Strictly Come Dancing, is facing a major crisis as serious allegations of misconduct continue to rock the show. Dancer Giovanni Pernice, who has already left the show, is currently under investigation for his behavior towards his celebrity partner last season. The partner in question left the show citing “medical reasons”
The 81st Venice International Film Festival has chosen the members of its international juries prior to the much-anticipated event. The Orizzonti (Horizons section) jury for this year’s festival is a diverse group with renowned individuals from different parts of the world. The jury includes American director and screenwriter Debra Granik as the Chair, Iranian writer,
The establishment of the production house BASK, by the collaboration of GDH and director Baz Poonpiriya, marks a significant moment in Thai and Asian cinema. This partnership aims to bring a fresh perspective on the culture of Thailand and Asia to global audiences, bridging the gap between the East and the West. One of the
Studiocanal, a Paris-based production and distribution house, is making a significant move by launching an office in New York City. This strategic decision comes as part of the company’s efforts to enhance its presence in the American market and collaborate closely with distribution partners in the region. The expansion to New York City will be
Andrew Scott, fresh off his Emmy nomination for Ripley, has been tapped to lead the cast in Studiocanal and Working Title’s upcoming D-Day movie, Pressure. In this true story, Scott will portray Group Captain James Stagg, the Allies’ Chief Meteorologist responsible for providing crucial weather information to Supreme Commander General Eisenhower ahead of the Normandy