Dwayne Johnson’s appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May to promote A24’s MMA fighting drama, The Smashing Machine, has proven to be a fruitful endeavor. A24 has announced a series of distribution deals for the film, which stars Johnson as the legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. The biopic, which recently finished production in Japan,
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Kate Winslet, renowned for her exceptional performances in a variety of films from blockbusters like Titanic to indie productions such as Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, is set to be honored with the prestigious Golden Icon Award at the upcoming Zurich Film Festival. This award serves as a tribute to her remarkable career and
Canadian director Xavier Dolan recently revealed his plans to write a period horror movie set in 1880s France, with hopes of shooting the film in late 2025. This project marks Dolan’s return to the big screen since his last feature, Matthias & Maxime, premiered in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. In a
The recent gender controversy involving Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the 2024 Olympics has not only affected her personally but has also taken a toll on her family. In a recent interview, Khelif expressed her dismay over the negative impact of the furore on her mental well-being, as well as the well-being of her loved
UTA recently made a significant move in the European production industry by signing a deal with Banijay Entertainment. This partnership involves UTA working as a marketing consultant and talent agency specifically for Banijay’s branded content division, Banijay Branded Entertainment (BBE). The main goal of this collaboration is to introduce BBE to brands, promote the concept
Actress Sharon Stone recently expressed her support for Kamala Harris during a gala event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stone emphasized the importance of having a woman in leadership roles, citing the effectiveness of female leaders in various industries. She highlighted Harris’ impressive career trajectory from lawyer to senator to vice president, contrasting her with
The recent controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris has taken a new turn with French celebrity drag queen Nicky Doll suing Laurence Fox over derogatory comments made against drag artists. Nicky Doll, born Karlize Sanchez, was part of a group of drag artists featured in a tableau named ‘Festivity,’ which
Recent research has shed light on the increasing trend of American viewers turning to UK streaming content following the Hollywood labor strikes. According to exclusive data from Digital i, viewing British shows and movies on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video in the United States surged by a significant 40% between Q2 2023 and Q1
Sweetpea is a new and exciting series that is set to premiere in October, and it stars Ella Purnell, known for her role in Fallout. The series, created by Kirstie Swain, follows the life of Rhiannon Lewis, a woman who goes unnoticed by those around her. Despite her best efforts, she is constantly overlooked and
There has been speculation surrounding the possibility of a massive prisoner swap between Russia and the U.S., with around 20 to 30 political prisoners and journalists expected to be released. Among those potentially included in this exchange is Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich, who is currently serving a 16-year sentence in a Russian penal