Kailey Schwerman/Showtime When season 1 of “Yellowjackets” debuted back in 2021, few predicted what a phenomenon the series would become, including the show’s creators, Ashley Lyle, and Bart Nickerson. For the uninitiated, “Yellowjackets” tracks characters across two timelines: the first, in 1996 after the nationals-bound Wiskayok Yellowjackets women’s soccer team’s plane crash lands them in the Canadian wilderness and thrusts them into barbaric survival including cannibalism, and in our current day 25 years later where the now-adult survivors are still plagued by whatever it was that happened to them (or what they did) all those years ago. While the characters all have their own individual plotlines across both timelines, the show is at its best when it’s operating as an ensemble cast. Fortunately, after the heartbreaking end to season 2
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Austria can celebrate a huge success as a filming location thanks in large part to attractive funding programs that have lured major international productions to the country, among them Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth” and Jaume Collet-Serra’s “Cliffhanger” reboot, while also boasting a strong lineup of local works at this year’s Berlin Film Festival. Introduced in 2023, the incentives, known as FISA Plus and ÖFI Plus, can cover as much as 60% of costs for international film productions. In addition to magnificent natural landscapes, medieval towns and striking cities, a new state-of-the-art studio complex in Vienna now offers a comprehensive range of services to support productions in the Austrian capital. “Since the launch of the FISA Plus funding program two years ago, Austria has emerged as a strong player in
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EXCLUSIVE: Bangkok-based horror studio and distribution company Night Edge Pictures will be making its European Film Market (EFM) debut with horror film Death Dial, alongside a slate of other horror and thriller films. Night Edge Pictures has unveiled additional cast for Death Dial, with Sanya Kunakorn (How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, Good Doctor Thailand ) set to join the project. Top Thai actress Penpak Sirikul is already attached to Death Dial. Sirikul featured in Home For Rent as well as Start Up, Thailand’s adaptation of the popular Korean drama of the same name. Death Dial is currently in pre-production and scheduled for release in early-2026. Watch on Deadline Additionally, Night Edge Pictures will bring Death Dial to overseas distributors at the American Film Market later this year, after
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Blockbuster mainland Chinese film Ne Zha 2 is set to hit cinema screens in Hong Kong after the animated tale about a youthful dragon-defying deity broke box office records over the Lunar New Year holiday. The film, adapted from Chinese mythology, will be released in theatres under the Cinema City, MCL, Cine-Art House and Emperor Cinemas chains in Hong Kong and Macau, according to Beijing Enlight Media and local firm Mandarin Motion Pictures. The companies said on Thursday that the release date for the critically acclaimed film, a sequel to Ne Zha: The Birth of the Demon Child from 2019, would be announced later. “Mandarin Motion Pictures has collaborated with Enlight Media for many years and we are honoured to work together again to bring such an excellent Chinese animation
Feb
Dogwoof/Yabayay Media/Antipode Films Basel Adra with his camera in his West Bank home, an Israeli army bulldozer behind him A Palestinian and an Israeli sit in a West Bank village at night. They wonder aloud whether Basel will ever be able to freely visit Yuval’s home in Israel, whether Basel’s village will get building permits, and whether they will one day have stability. For years, the friends have been filming the destruction of houses, a well and a school by the Israeli army after a court order declared Basel’s community illegal. They tell each other they hope they will change that reality. Now, that scene has reached some of the world’s biggest stages. The film it is in, No Other Land, has been nominated for an Oscar and a Bafta
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Nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu, has died at the age of 35. Her colleague, Emeka Okoye, made this known on social media on Wednesday. Okoye also shared a funeral poster outlining the arrangements for Ugwu’s final farewell. “Rest in peace Sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu. So we no get to work again? Death why? God, please. Rest […] The post Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu is dead appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
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Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Eniola Ajao opened up about her latest projects, including the highly anticipated film ‘Owanbe Thieves’, set to hit cinemas nationwide on April 18th. She disclosed that her previous film, “Ajakaju: The Beast of Two Worlds,” was a massive success, grossing over N250 million at the box office. Speaking to Friday Treat, she said, “The film’s success was a surprise even to me. Honestly, I didn’t see it coming because this is my first time at the cinemas. “I didn’t know if ‘Ajakaju’ was going to do that much. I was scared at a point, and I was trying to create a buzz around the film.” According to her, the success of “Ajakaju” has inspired her to give back to her fans and community. The filmmaker on
Jan
FireAid: Stars take to stage for LA benefit concert Christal Hayes BBC News Reporting from Los Angeles, California Getty Images Olivia Rodrigo is among the artists taking part in the show A star-studded line-up is taking over two venues in Los Angeles for a benefit concert to help the area recover from two of the largest fires in its history. More than 20 artists from various genres are on the line-up for the FireAid benefit show, which is happening simultaneously at two large venues in the city. Among those set to preform are Sting, P!nk, Lil Baby, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga and Earth Wind & Fire. The lineup also includes multiple acts who were born in the LA area, including Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt.
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American rock band OneRepublic is expected to make a rare appearance on China’s Lunar New Year gala – the country’s most-watched television programme. State broadcaster CCTV said on Monday that OneRepublic was included in its fifth – and final – rehearsal of the Lunar New Year gala , indicating the band would appear on the annual variety show. The band performed their hit song “Counting Stars” in a pre-recorded segment during the rehearsal. The band’s performance is likely to be a breath of fresh air for millions of Chinese viewers, as the annual television extravaganza rarely features American culture and Beijing has been locked in an intense rivalry with Washington. A source involved in the production of the OneRepublic segment, who asked to remain anonymous, said the band worked with
Jan
The Year of the Snake promises to bring more volatility to investments owned by the 4.7 million members of Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) , as they cherish the outstanding returns they saw in the concluding Year of the Dragon. Beijing’s efforts this week to support the nation’s stock market and economy preceded the Year of the Snake, which begins on January 29. The actions set the tone for what investors can expect to face in the new zodiac year, as US President Donald Trump unveiled measures likely to roil markets and heighten geopolitical tensions. “In the Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolises wisdom, strategic thinking and the ability to maintain composure in challenging and volatile situations,” said Philip Tso, head of institutional business in Asia-Pacific at Allianz Global Investors.
Eric Roberts’ name is synonymous with iconic Hollywood roles, but behind his fame lies a story of perseverance and personal struggle. The question, “What disease does Eric Roberts have?” piques interest, revealing the hidden health challenges he has quietly battled throughout his career. His resilience journey offers a deeper look into the actor’s life beyond the silver screen. Eric Roberts during the “Wrongful Death” Premiere at Mathäser Filmpalast, and Eric Roberts attends the “The Private Eye” New York premiere. Photo: Gisela Schober, John Nacion (modified by author)Source: Getty Images TABLE OF CONTENTS Eric Roberts’ profile summary What disease does Eric Roberts have? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Type 2 diabetes Speech impediment Substance abuse Hip replacement surgery FAQs about Eric Roberts Final word Eric Roberts is a veteran actor with hundreds
Dedan Juma, a budding Kenyan actor who impressively played Zeze on Showmax’s Pepeta, has received help from Kenyans. Dedan Juma’s house was damaged by fire. Photos: Dedan Juma.Source: Instagram What happened to Dedan Juma’s house? On Tuesday, January 21, Juma shared a video online announcing that his mabati house sustained damage in a fire. “A small fire incident happened. It started over at the neighbour’s place and spread, but we managed to put it out,” he said. PAY ATTENTION! Build a standout copywriting portfolio— free webinar. Juma shared a video showing the neighbour’s burned-down house and his damaged quarters. The clip showed that the roof sustained damage as people climbed to extinguish the fire. “Some people took advantage of the situation and stole my household items,” he said, showing his
Jan
Before flying to Cape Town to hang with Rick Ross, Yolanda Mukondi made an emotional return to the Big Brother house. US rapper Rick Ross hung out with Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Yolanda Mukondi last night after landing in Cape Town for a holiday. “Biggest boss in the game, Ricky Rose, out here in Cape Town. I linked up with one of the most iconic creators in the country, we taking this globally?” asked the US rapper in an Instagram reel with Mukondi sitting adjacent. Hanging out with South Africans isn’t new for the US rapper, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II. A few years ago he went to Katlehong, a township where South African rapper Kwesta hails from, where he met Kwesta’s grandmother. A song came
One advantage for English speakers of seeing a movie at a film festival is that they show films with English titles, unlike the theater chains, which only offer subtitles occasionally. By HANNAH BROWN JANUARY 7, 2025 04:33 ‘THE SEED of the Sacred Fig’ (photo credit: Courtesy of Haifa International Film Festival) There are hundreds of great movies playing at the 40th Haifa International Film Festival, which runs through January 11, and although there’s no way to see everything, I did manage to catch several of the most anticipated films playing there. Most of these films will open throughout Israel in 2025 and will be shown again at Haifa during the next week. One advantage for English speakers of seeing a movie at a film festival is that the festivals show
Getty Images Demi Moore recalled being told earlier in her career that she was a “popcorn actress” Demi Moore has made a triumphant return to the Golden Globes, winning best actress for a role in a body horror which has revitalised her career. The 62-year-old gave an impassioned speech as she collected her award, telling the audience she was “at a low point” in her career before being cast in The Substance. Moore said the award was a celebration of “the gift of doing something I love and being reminded that I do belong”. Other film winners included Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist and Wicked, while Baby Reindeer and Shōgun won the big TV prizes. One of the night’s big surprises was Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres winning best drama actress for