Tag: A Man Called Otto
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Sf Studios appoints Iréne Lindblad as CEO
Joins Nordic production and distribution giant from Swedish production company JarowskijIréne Lindblad has been appointed CEO of Nordic production and distribution giant Sf Studios.Lindblad has been the CEO of Swedish production company Jarowskij for eleven years and was previously programme director at Mtg. She joins Sf Studios on October 16.She replaces Michael Porseryd who left…
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‘White Bird’ Review: Teen Romance Flowers Amidst Nazi Persecution in a Refined YA Adaptation
Marc Forster has frequently demonstrated an ability to tastefully moderate the more manipulative or saccharine aspects of popular but somewhat blunt-edged source material, in bestseller screen translations like “The Kite Runner” and “A Man Called Otto.” That knack comes in handy once more with “White Bird,” a graceful adaptation of a YA graphic novel by…
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ ‘M3gan’ Continue U.K. Box Office Reign
Disney’s blockbuster “Avatar: The Way of Water” ruled the U.K. and Ireland box office for the sixth consecutive weekend with £2.7 million (3.4 million), according to numbers released by Comscore.James Cameron’s return to Pandora now has a running total of £67.6 million.In its second weekend, Universal’s “M3gan” collected £1.35 million for a total of £4.6…
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Michael Porseryd Exits as CEO of ‘A Man Called Otto’ Producer Sf Studios
Michael Porseryd is set to exit Sf Studios, the Nordic powerhouse behind Tom Hanks starrer “A Man Called Otto,” as CEO.News comes as a shock to everyone as Porseryd recently spoke to Variety about the company’s involvement in “A Man Called Otto,” following a successful press launch of the film with Hanks and Rita Wilson…
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Michael Porseryd leaves as CEO of ‘A Man Called Otto’ producer Sf Studios
Board chairman Jan Bernhardsson to be acting CEO while replacement sought.Michael Porseryd has stepped down from his role as CEO of Nordic production and distribution giant Sf Studios.In a statement this morning, Sf Studios said its board of directors and Porseryd “have jointly agreed that Michael Porseryd will, after six years as CEO, leave his…
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GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Tár,’ ‘Bros,’ ‘Nope,’ ‘Hacks,’ Demi Lovato and Omar Apollo Among Nominees
GLAAD is gearing up to give out some trophies.The organization has revealed nominations for the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards, a roster that features high-profile awards season contenders like Tár, A Man Called Otto, Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Inspection; acclaimed series like The White Lotus, Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Harley Quinn, Only Murders…
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Tom Hanks Walks a Red Carpet With a Cat, ‘Rrr’ Stars Hit Hollywood and More January 2023 Party Pics
Tom Hanks walked the red carpet for the premiere of “A Man Called Otto” with a cat. Pedro Pascal launched the “Last of Us” in Los Angeles. And “Rrr” stars Ram Charan and Ntr Jr. answered fan questions in Hollywood. The new year launched with starry sightings from New York, Los Angeles and beyond.Keep checking…
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‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ hits 1.7bn at global box office; ‘M3GAN’ posts 40m weekend session
‘Avatar 2’ adds 178m in a strong fourth weekend and has become the highest-grossing film released in 2022.World box office January 6-8 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world) Cume (world)3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Avatar: The Way Of Water (Disney) 177.6m 1.7bn 132.6m 1.19bn 53 2. M3GAN (Universal) 40.1m 45m 9.9m 14.8m 35 3. Puss In Boots:…
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Why Tom Hanks Doesn’t Watch Most Of His Films
Whether he’s playing a toy cowboy, a stranded FedEx worker, or a child in an adult’s body, Tom Hanks has long been one of the most reliable actors in the industry. When was the last time you heard anyone say anything against him? He possesses an inherently lovable screen presence, and can switch from portraying…
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‘A Man Called Otto’ Trailer: Tom Hanks Plays A Suicidal Crank In Upcoming Comedy-Drama From Marc Forster
Over his long career, Tom Hanks has established a rock-solid screen persona as an affectionate, good-natured father figure. The culmination of this squeaky clean image was perhaps his Oscar-nominated performance as TV host and legendary mensch Fred Rogers in 2019’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” But more recent films like “News of the World,”…