Tag: Monster
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Patty Jenkins Set to Hold Conversation at HollyShorts Film Festival – Global Bulletin
FestivalPatty Jenkins Set to Appear at HollyShorts Film Festival For Q&a“Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins is set to open the Shorts on Film Program at the upcoming HollyShorts Film Festival with a Q&a.Jenkins, who is also know for films including “Monster” and television including “The Killing” finale, will appear in conversation with Steve Bellamy, president…
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New ‘Blue Beetle’ Clip: Xolo Maridueña Challenges His Scarab
Warner Bros. Discovery has already mapped out plans as to how it intends to move forward with the superhero division of its entertainment empire. Helming those affairs and steering the DC Universe ship will be James Gunn and Peter Safran, but before the Gunn-led Gods and Monster era takes center stage, Wbd will introduce its…
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TIFF Announces First Wave of 2023 Programming With 60 Gala and Special Presentation Titles
The Toronto International Film Festival unveils today 60 titles programmed for the 2023 edition’s gala and special presentation sections. Taking place from September 7-17, TIFF’s first wave lineup announcement encompasses 37 World Premieres, seven International Premieres, 12 North American Premieres, and four Canadian Premieres. At a glance, several buzzy films that premiered at this year’s…
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Is ‘Megan is Missing’ Real?
TikTok loves a revival. A personal favorite example of this is what happened to the 2004 anime Monster on the platform. In 2021, over a decade after the anime’s release, it just blew up on TikTok. People made fancams and short-form AMVs, there were a few too many thirsty clips of series antagonist Johann, and…
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Why That ‘Toy Story’ Theory to ‘Monsters Inc.’ Just Isn’t True
On the surface, Toy Story and Monster, Inc. have little in common, but both Pixar franchises feature a pair of unlikely friends who didn’t get along when they first met and have a habit of finding trouble. Despite these similarities, the two stories occur in different worlds, one with monsters and the other with living…
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Benelux buyers show hand for Official Selection titles (exclusive)
September Film and Rival Cineart have snapped up multiple festival titles.In an early litmus test of the commercial appeal of Official Selection titles, Benelux’s leading arthouse buyers have swept in to each buy a haul.Pim Hermeling’s September Film, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, snapped up Dry Grasses, La Chimera, Club Zero, Monster,…
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Sakamoto Ryuichi Providing Score for Kore-eda Hirokazu’s ‘Monster’ – Global Bulletin
Sakamoto Scores AgainCelebrated composer Sakamoto Ryuichi has been tapped to provide the score of “Monster,” the previously announced upcoming film by Japan’s Kore-eda Hirokazu (“Shoplifters”). The film has been in post-production since November last year, but only now is the cast being unveiled. It includes Ando Sakura Nagayama Eita (“Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai”) and…
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Charlize Theron Signs with CAA (Exclusive)
Oscar winning actor, producer and philanthropist Charlize Theron has signed with CAA for representation in all areas.Variety learned Saturday that Theron parted ways with longtime agency WME and that she and her Denver & Delilah production company will now be represented by CAA.The change in representation comes as Theron prepares for a major 2023, with…
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‘Monster’ and ‘The Watcher’ Renewed for More Seasons at Netflix
After a series of misses at Netflix, Ryan Murphy’s fortunes at the streamer are up in a big way. The producer’s two most recent series for the streamer, “Monster” and “The Watcher,” have been picked up for future seasons, Netflix announced Monday.Both shows are true crime series that Murphy created with his frequent collaborator Ian…
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Netflix Promises/Threatens Relationship With Ryan Murphy Is ‘Just Beginning’
Depending on which side of the aisle you sit on, you’ll either be elated or annoyed by the news that Netflix’s long-time partnership with “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy is “just beginning,” according to Peter Friedlander, the head of US scripted projects.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on September 16, the outlet…