Disturbia, released in 2007, is a modern thriller that pays homage to Alfred Hitchcock‘s classic Rear Window, while infusing it with a fresh and contemporary twist. The film follows Kale Brecht, a 17-year-old boy who is placed under house arrest for attacking his high-school teacher. Bored and restless, Kale begins to spy on his neighbors, including the attractive and mysterious Ashley, who lives across the street. However, on the other side of the street, Kyle soon witnesses something he can’t un-see and begins to suspect his neighbour of heinous acts. As the stakes rise and the bodies pile up, Kale...
- 5/31/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
These days, Netflix’s global chart is reigned supreme by the 2007 neo-noir thriller titled Disturbia. This Shia Labeouf’s flick, which follows a teenage boy who starts spying on his neighbors and suspecting that one of them is a serial killer, gradually puts more and more suspense, until the main mystery is solved and the audience is relieved.
Surprisingly, Disturbia’s synopsis is really reminiscent of the plot of another thriller must-watch, and some Redditors believe it’s even better. It also explores the topic of serial killers, but from quite a different angle.
The movie’s story revolves around Julia, a young actress, who relocates to Bucharest with her husband but finds the city unwelcoming. There she learns of a murderer, dubbed the Spider by local media and notorious for decapitating his female victims.
Julia’s fears are enhanced when she notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across...
Surprisingly, Disturbia’s synopsis is really reminiscent of the plot of another thriller must-watch, and some Redditors believe it’s even better. It also explores the topic of serial killers, but from quite a different angle.
The movie’s story revolves around Julia, a young actress, who relocates to Bucharest with her husband but finds the city unwelcoming. There she learns of a murderer, dubbed the Spider by local media and notorious for decapitating his female victims.
Julia’s fears are enhanced when she notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across...
- 5/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Netflix viewers know for sure what old movies from the streaming’s collection need to be brought to light, and this time they opted for a Hitchcock-coded psychological thriller that initially hit the screens more than 15 years ago.
Starring young Shia Labeouf as a teenage troublemaker, Disturbia has climbed to number one position in Netflix’s top chart, according to the most recent data from FlixPatrol.
What Is the Movie About?
Initially released back in 2007, Disturbia is an homage of sorts to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 thriller movie Rear Window as both flicks appear to share some similarities in their storylines.
Unlike Rear Window, where everything revolves around an injured photographer, Disturbia takes a closer look at outcast teenager Kale who, being strongly affected by his father’s recent death, gets into a fight with his school teacher after the latter had something to say about Kale’s late father.
Starring young Shia Labeouf as a teenage troublemaker, Disturbia has climbed to number one position in Netflix’s top chart, according to the most recent data from FlixPatrol.
What Is the Movie About?
Initially released back in 2007, Disturbia is an homage of sorts to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 thriller movie Rear Window as both flicks appear to share some similarities in their storylines.
Unlike Rear Window, where everything revolves around an injured photographer, Disturbia takes a closer look at outcast teenager Kale who, being strongly affected by his father’s recent death, gets into a fight with his school teacher after the latter had something to say about Kale’s late father.
- 5/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
“Bridgerton” Season 3 is off to a steamy hot start.
The third season of the Shondaland period drama drew 45.1 million views over its first four days of availability, according to Netflix, easily finishing first on the streamer’s Global Top 10 list. Take that, Tom Brady roast.
It was the biggest week — by quite a bit — for any series on Netflix since the streamer changed its core metric from hours viewed to views in mid-June 2023.
The first four “Bridgerton” Season 3 episodes reached number 1 in 78 countries and the Top 10 in 92, Netflix said. The next four episodes premiere on June 13; try not to obsess over the big cliffhanger between now and then.
The third season of “Bridgerton” also brought the first two back to (some semblance of) their former glory. “Bridgerton” Seasons 1 and 2 both returned to Netflix’s Top 10 TV (in any language) list in the week ahead of Season 3. They did even better during Season 3’s premiere week.
The third season of the Shondaland period drama drew 45.1 million views over its first four days of availability, according to Netflix, easily finishing first on the streamer’s Global Top 10 list. Take that, Tom Brady roast.
It was the biggest week — by quite a bit — for any series on Netflix since the streamer changed its core metric from hours viewed to views in mid-June 2023.
The first four “Bridgerton” Season 3 episodes reached number 1 in 78 countries and the Top 10 in 92, Netflix said. The next four episodes premiere on June 13; try not to obsess over the big cliffhanger between now and then.
The third season of “Bridgerton” also brought the first two back to (some semblance of) their former glory. “Bridgerton” Seasons 1 and 2 both returned to Netflix’s Top 10 TV (in any language) list in the week ahead of Season 3. They did even better during Season 3’s premiere week.
- 5/21/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Known as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock left a legacy that the filmmakers still use while writing tense scripts and making horror and thriller movies. His most influential works are Psycho, Vertigo, The Birds and, of course, Rear Window.
70 years ago, the latter mystery thriller, which follows a story of a wheelchair-bound photographer who was spying on his neighbors, became a ground-breaking sensation. Since then, it has inspired a number of movies, and these include the film that is now holding the second place in Netflix’s global chart, even though it was released in 2007.
Its plot revolves around Kale, a 17-year-old sullen boy who ended up under house arrest after assaulting his teacher. There he turns his attention to spying on the neighborhood out of boredom, however, this childish game soon takes quite an unexpected turn.
Kale gets increasingly suspicious that one of his neighbors, the solitary Robert Turner,...
70 years ago, the latter mystery thriller, which follows a story of a wheelchair-bound photographer who was spying on his neighbors, became a ground-breaking sensation. Since then, it has inspired a number of movies, and these include the film that is now holding the second place in Netflix’s global chart, even though it was released in 2007.
Its plot revolves around Kale, a 17-year-old sullen boy who ended up under house arrest after assaulting his teacher. There he turns his attention to spying on the neighborhood out of boredom, however, this childish game soon takes quite an unexpected turn.
Kale gets increasingly suspicious that one of his neighbors, the solitary Robert Turner,...
- 5/20/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Paola Mayfield impressed her fans with her seamstress skills and eye for fashion, and they think her latest look resembles a fellow Colombian bombshell.
Paola is best known for her appearance on 90 Day Fiance and multiple spin-offs, but she’s also a Jill of all trades.
Since arriving in America in 2013, the Colombian-born beauty has proven that she’s multi-talented.
In addition to her reality television appearances, Paola is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, professional wrestler, and talented seamstress.
The 36-year-old reality TV personality recently uploaded a video of herself on Instagram, sharing her most recent design for her upcoming birthday weekend.
In the Reel, Paola posed inside her sewing room, showing off the green fabric she used as the remix of Disturbia and Sweet Dreams played in the background.
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Paola is best known for her appearance on 90 Day Fiance and multiple spin-offs, but she’s also a Jill of all trades.
Since arriving in America in 2013, the Colombian-born beauty has proven that she’s multi-talented.
In addition to her reality television appearances, Paola is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, professional wrestler, and talented seamstress.
The 36-year-old reality TV personality recently uploaded a video of herself on Instagram, sharing her most recent design for her upcoming birthday weekend.
In the Reel, Paola posed inside her sewing room, showing off the green fabric she used as the remix of Disturbia and Sweet Dreams played in the background.
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- 5/12/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Fallout is the most exciting Amazon Original dropping this month. From Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, this long-awaited adaptation of the popular video game franchise looks incredible, and is bound to be a hit among video game fans and newcomers alike. The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones), and Aaron Clifton Moten (Disjointed).
Prime Video doesn’t have much else in the way of original offerings this month, aside from the return of Alex Rider on Freevee a few other films and TV series, but there are plenty of popular films joining the streaming service’s library. Cloverfield, Batman & Robin, Titanic, and The Notebook are just a few of the notable movies coming to Prime this month.
Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in April – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.
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Prime Video doesn’t have much else in the way of original offerings this month, aside from the return of Alex Rider on Freevee a few other films and TV series, but there are plenty of popular films joining the streaming service’s library. Cloverfield, Batman & Robin, Titanic, and The Notebook are just a few of the notable movies coming to Prime this month.
Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in April – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.
New on Amazon Prime Video – April 2024 April 1 Blaze...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Spring has officially arrived, and plenty is blossoming at Prime Video this April! The streamer will kick off the month with dozens of film additions, from classics such as “To Catch a Thief,” “Rosemary's Baby,” and “Saturday Night Fever,” to recent Oscar Best Picture nominee “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa.
But mid-April will bring the premiere of the streamer’s long-awaited adaptation of “Fallout,” starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Other premieres this month include the debut of Rudy Mancuso’s “Música,” Season 2 of the Black horror anthology series “Them: The Scare,” and
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for Prime Video’s April additions, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!
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But mid-April will bring the premiere of the streamer’s long-awaited adaptation of “Fallout,” starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Other premieres this month include the debut of Rudy Mancuso’s “Música,” Season 2 of the Black horror anthology series “Them: The Scare,” and
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for Prime Video’s April additions, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!
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Real-life couple Rudy Mancuso and...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Rihanna‘s “Umbrella” was, arguably, the song that transformed her from a regular Top 40 singer into a superstar. Two of Rihanna’s regular songwriters were upset that the track was so good. They wanted one of her other tracks to succeed.
Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ upset the writers of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Together, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor E. Hermansen are a songwriting duo called Stargate. They have been instrumental in Rihanna’s career, writing hits such as “S&m,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “Diamonds,” and “Unfaithful.” During a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Eriksen recalled the creation of Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music,” one of the most beloved dance songs of the 2000s.
“Before we met her, before we even saw a picture of her, we could tell Rihanna was going places just by listening to her voice on ‘Pon de Replay,'” he said. “We just knew,...
Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ upset the writers of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Together, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor E. Hermansen are a songwriting duo called Stargate. They have been instrumental in Rihanna’s career, writing hits such as “S&m,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “Diamonds,” and “Unfaithful.” During a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Eriksen recalled the creation of Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music,” one of the most beloved dance songs of the 2000s.
“Before we met her, before we even saw a picture of her, we could tell Rihanna was going places just by listening to her voice on ‘Pon de Replay,'” he said. “We just knew,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jay-Z wasn’t too impressed with Rihanna after one of her songs failed. A dance track changed everything for Rihanna. One of her songwriters decided to give her a Madonna-inspired musical makeover and it paid off big time. It also changed the trajectory of Rihanna’s life.
1 Rihanna song stopped Jay-Z from dropping her from his label
During a 2020 interview with Vulture, songwriter Evan Rogers recalled the state of Rihanna’s career following the failure of her single “If It’s Lovin’ That You Want.” “I remember we had a meeting with Jay-Z at his Four Seasons hotel suite out in Beverly Hills,” Rogers said. “He called us because Rihanna had been acting up a little bit. He brought her back down to earth and pointed out this could all be over in a minute. She teared up; it was some real tough love.
“We were sitting in a...
1 Rihanna song stopped Jay-Z from dropping her from his label
During a 2020 interview with Vulture, songwriter Evan Rogers recalled the state of Rihanna’s career following the failure of her single “If It’s Lovin’ That You Want.” “I remember we had a meeting with Jay-Z at his Four Seasons hotel suite out in Beverly Hills,” Rogers said. “He called us because Rihanna had been acting up a little bit. He brought her back down to earth and pointed out this could all be over in a minute. She teared up; it was some real tough love.
“We were sitting in a...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: After launching The Purge franchise, Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes are teaming on a new thriller Drop and have set Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon to helm and Meghann Fahy to star. The film’s logline is being kept under wraps, but it’s said to be a fast-paced thriller.
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach penned the script, with Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes — producing. Sam Lerner is an executive producer. The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.
The partnership between the two production companies has delivered huge results from its Purge franchise that includes five films with the sixth on the way as well as a TV series.
Drop marks a reunion for Landon and Blumhouse, who worked together on the 2020 horror comedy Freaky starring Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. His other...
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach penned the script, with Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes — producing. Sam Lerner is an executive producer. The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.
The partnership between the two production companies has delivered huge results from its Purge franchise that includes five films with the sixth on the way as well as a TV series.
Drop marks a reunion for Landon and Blumhouse, who worked together on the 2020 horror comedy Freaky starring Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. His other...
- 2/23/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Remakes have always been and will always be a tricky proposition. You could have something as pure and wonderful as 1982’s The Thing, which is objectively better than the revered Howard Hawks and Christian Nyby version, but be trapped in purgatory for way too long before it is decided that its proper and loved. There’s a bunch that are better in different ways or at least thoroughly enjoyable in their own right like John Carpenter’s masterpiece, Philip Kaufman’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and of course David Cronenberg’s The Fly. While you can argue the horror vs sci fi merits of any of these movies, their quality can’t be disputed. When it comes down to what you can or can’t remake, I think the gloves are off at this point. There’s very few sacred cows left and sometimes a remake can help. Something...
- 2/13/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Putting a fresh spin on one of the greatest movies of all time can’t be an easy task, but Kevin Williamson is up for the challenge. Deadline reports that the Scream writer is developing a TV series reimagining of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, and I can already hear the cries of sacrilege.
Based on Cornell Woolrich’s 1942 short story It Had to Be Murder, Rear Window starred Jimmy Stewart as a photographer in a wheelchair who spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, played by Grace Kelly. To be fair, the iconic film was remade before with the 1998 made-for-tv movie starring Christopher Reeve. There’s also Disturbia, which was at least partially inspired by the Hitchcock film.
Related Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Candyman, They Live, The Warriors...
Based on Cornell Woolrich’s 1942 short story It Had to Be Murder, Rear Window starred Jimmy Stewart as a photographer in a wheelchair who spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, played by Grace Kelly. To be fair, the iconic film was remade before with the 1998 made-for-tv movie starring Christopher Reeve. There’s also Disturbia, which was at least partially inspired by the Hitchcock film.
Related Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Candyman, They Live, The Warriors...
- 2/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Dwight Little’s legacy falls into one of three categories: horror, action, and TV. From the horror couplet that is Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and the Robert Englund-starring Phantom of the Opera to the action trilogy of Rapid Fire, Marked for Death, and Murder at 1600, as well as his TV work (The X-Files among his most-known projects), Little has managed to reinvent himself numerous times over his 30+ years career.
It’s not an easy task to stay relevant in an ever-evolving landscape, especially in the age of streaming, but Little’s instincts have always guided his creative hand. With his new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory, the filmmaker walks the reader through various stages of his career, shares insider tips and tricks, and regales with celebrity encounters.
Little, whose TV credits also include Prison Break, The Practice, and Bones, muses on the...
It’s not an easy task to stay relevant in an ever-evolving landscape, especially in the age of streaming, but Little’s instincts have always guided his creative hand. With his new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory, the filmmaker walks the reader through various stages of his career, shares insider tips and tricks, and regales with celebrity encounters.
Little, whose TV credits also include Prison Break, The Practice, and Bones, muses on the...
- 1/11/2024
- by Bee Delores
- bloody-disgusting.com
Rihanna may not be kick-starting her music career after all.
Over the weekend, reports from the Daily Mirror surfaced that the 35-year-old “Disturbia” singer signed a multi-year contract with Live Nation for a massive tour and multiple albums. Et also reported that she was plotting a world tour.
However, a new report is rejecting those claims.
Keep reading to find out more…
A high-level source who would be involved in such the talks said the 32 million pounds deal sounds made up and noted that “no tour has been confirmed for Rihanna,” via Billboard.
The source says the Anti singer hasn’t yet committed to any touring projects for 2024. Live Nation also has not placed any holds on venues for a potential tour, which is typical for beginning to book a tour for a major artist.
Find out more about the report that had fans excited over the weekend.
Over the weekend, reports from the Daily Mirror surfaced that the 35-year-old “Disturbia” singer signed a multi-year contract with Live Nation for a massive tour and multiple albums. Et also reported that she was plotting a world tour.
However, a new report is rejecting those claims.
Keep reading to find out more…
A high-level source who would be involved in such the talks said the 32 million pounds deal sounds made up and noted that “no tour has been confirmed for Rihanna,” via Billboard.
The source says the Anti singer hasn’t yet committed to any touring projects for 2024. Live Nation also has not placed any holds on venues for a potential tour, which is typical for beginning to book a tour for a major artist.
Find out more about the report that had fans excited over the weekend.
- 10/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Halloween isn't just for children. That's why whenever scary season rolls around, you need a music playlist that keeps everyone in mind - from the kids who love the latest ghoulish Disney Channel Original Movie musical to those who got down to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" when it first came out in the '80s.
That's also why you have to get creative when it comes to the spooky songs you choose for your Allhallows' Eve playlists. If you only include songs that are explicitly Halloween-themed, like "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers or "This Is Halloween" from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," the tunes could get stale real quick. So remember to work in music that has Halloween vibes, too.
Jimin's "Filter" may not strike you as a Halloween song at first but with lyrics like, "I can be your genie / How about Aladdin? / I'll be...
That's also why you have to get creative when it comes to the spooky songs you choose for your Allhallows' Eve playlists. If you only include songs that are explicitly Halloween-themed, like "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers or "This Is Halloween" from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," the tunes could get stale real quick. So remember to work in music that has Halloween vibes, too.
Jimin's "Filter" may not strike you as a Halloween song at first but with lyrics like, "I can be your genie / How about Aladdin? / I'll be...
- 10/13/2023
- by Noelle Devoe
- Popsugar.com
The episode of Revisited covering Disturbia was Written, Narrated, and Edited by Kier Gomes, Produced by Tyler Nichols and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
The suburbs can be a scary place. The quiet and seemingly peaceful neighborhoods can sometimes be the living place of the very worst of secrets. You’re neighbors all seem to keep to themselves but the lonely old man across the street may just be hiding something sinister only a few feet away from where he waters his lawn. After all, the scariest of things are often found in the least likely of places, which is partially what makes them scary in the first place. And in the case of 2007’s Disturbia (watch it Here), nothing will send you into a deeper spiral of fear and paranoia than being trapped in close proximity to the neighborhood boogeyman- and what’s worse is… nobody believes you.
The suburbs can be a scary place. The quiet and seemingly peaceful neighborhoods can sometimes be the living place of the very worst of secrets. You’re neighbors all seem to keep to themselves but the lonely old man across the street may just be hiding something sinister only a few feet away from where he waters his lawn. After all, the scariest of things are often found in the least likely of places, which is partially what makes them scary in the first place. And in the case of 2007’s Disturbia (watch it Here), nothing will send you into a deeper spiral of fear and paranoia than being trapped in close proximity to the neighborhood boogeyman- and what’s worse is… nobody believes you.
- 9/5/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Moving forward, Disney will try to make fewer, cheaper movies while “focus[ing] on improving the quality of our films,” Bob Iger promised analysts on a recent earnings call. While Iger has made promises to Wall Street about this before, it’s an issue that has raised alarm bells over the course of the summer as a slew of Hollywood tentpoles have failed to become profit-gushing blockbusters, in part due to their exorbitant budgets.
The likes of “Fast X,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ended up costing so much above the norm — at least in relation to their likely theatrical revenue — that they may not make money (or produce sequels) even with objectively decent box office.
Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is on track to take in just $165 million domestically and $550 million globally despite strong reviews and solid buzz.
The likes of “Fast X,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ended up costing so much above the norm — at least in relation to their likely theatrical revenue — that they may not make money (or produce sequels) even with objectively decent box office.
Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is on track to take in just $165 million domestically and $550 million globally despite strong reviews and solid buzz.
- 8/16/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Not only is “Creed III” the top movie in the country, but that box office success is also driving interest in the franchise’s previous films, with both “Creed” and “Creed II” cracking Whip Media’s latest movie ranker, which looks at the 10 most-streamed movies of the past weekend, according to viewership data from TV Time, its TV and movie tracking app with more than 25 million global registered users.
“Creed,” the 2015 film that helped reboot the “Rocky” franchise, was the fifth most-streamed movie, while “Creed II,” the sequel that has Adonis Creed duke it out with Ivan Drago’s son, grabbed the ninth spot.
One key factor in their streaming success: availability. “Creed” and “Creed II” are currently streaming on both HBO Max and Amazon’s Prime Video, giving fans better odds they can watch the movies without having to cough up a couple bucks for a digital rental.
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“Creed,” the 2015 film that helped reboot the “Rocky” franchise, was the fifth most-streamed movie, while “Creed II,” the sequel that has Adonis Creed duke it out with Ivan Drago’s son, grabbed the ninth spot.
One key factor in their streaming success: availability. “Creed” and “Creed II” are currently streaming on both HBO Max and Amazon’s Prime Video, giving fans better odds they can watch the movies without having to cough up a couple bucks for a digital rental.
Also...
- 3/9/2023
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #325: How to make Netflix Original comedy horror films...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #325: How to make Netflix Original comedy horror films...
- 2/28/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Christopher Landon is the reigning king of the horror-comedy, having directed time-loop chiller “Happy Death Day” (and its underrated follow-up) and “Freaky,” the only body-swapping slasher movie you’ll ever need. His latest, “We Have a Ghost” on Netflix, is his attempt at a more family-friendly hybrid.
The new movie follows a family (led by Anthony Mackie) who move into a house haunted by a schlubby specter (David Harbour). What follows is a wild bouillabaisse of different tones and genres, as it flits through being – at various points and sometimes all at once – a social media satire, a murder mystery and, somehow, a spy thriller.
In some ways, though, “We Have a Ghost” feels like the movie Landon has been working toward his entire career.
Landon has always been interested in the cheeky mixing-and-matching of styles. One of his first sold (and produced) screenplays was for “Disturbia” back in 2007.
“It was a whirlwind,...
The new movie follows a family (led by Anthony Mackie) who move into a house haunted by a schlubby specter (David Harbour). What follows is a wild bouillabaisse of different tones and genres, as it flits through being – at various points and sometimes all at once – a social media satire, a murder mystery and, somehow, a spy thriller.
In some ways, though, “We Have a Ghost” feels like the movie Landon has been working toward his entire career.
Landon has always been interested in the cheeky mixing-and-matching of styles. One of his first sold (and produced) screenplays was for “Disturbia” back in 2007.
“It was a whirlwind,...
- 2/25/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
A so-so attempt to recall kids’ films of the 80s struggles to find its own personality amidst its many influences
One of the hardest big screen losses during the quick shuttering and slow reopening of cinemas during the pandemic was the lack of a major audience for body swap comedy horror Freaky, a snappy crowd-pleaser that never really had the chance to truly please a substantial crowd. Writer-director Christopher Landon’s niftily effective and surprisingly sensitive mash-up of Friday the 13th and Freaky Friday was bundled into multiplexes when audiences were still staying away, and as such, remains cruelly under-seen.
Like Landon’s previous work – writing scripts for Disturbia and Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and directing Happy Death Days 1 and 2 – it showcased a buoyancy of tone that ensured fun was being had even when frightening things were happening. It makes sense that he would then parlay that into...
One of the hardest big screen losses during the quick shuttering and slow reopening of cinemas during the pandemic was the lack of a major audience for body swap comedy horror Freaky, a snappy crowd-pleaser that never really had the chance to truly please a substantial crowd. Writer-director Christopher Landon’s niftily effective and surprisingly sensitive mash-up of Friday the 13th and Freaky Friday was bundled into multiplexes when audiences were still staying away, and as such, remains cruelly under-seen.
Like Landon’s previous work – writing scripts for Disturbia and Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and directing Happy Death Days 1 and 2 – it showcased a buoyancy of tone that ensured fun was being had even when frightening things were happening. It makes sense that he would then parlay that into...
- 2/24/2023
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Rihanna took the stage at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show to perform some of her biggest hit songs from over the years. The Barbados-bred superstar has had 14 songs of hers reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but only a handful of those smashes made it onto her Super Bowl setlist.
Rihanna | Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Rihanna performed at the Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna confirmed that she would be performing at the Super Bowl Lvii halftime show with a September 2022 Instagram post of her hand holding a football. With eight studio albums and nearly two decades in the public eye, Rihanna was overdue for a Super Bowl halftime show. Her performance at the 2023 show was her cementing her legacy as an artist and a public persona.
Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show surprised fans around the world with her high-flying theatrics and setlist consisting of many beloved songs. Rihanna...
Rihanna | Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Rihanna performed at the Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna confirmed that she would be performing at the Super Bowl Lvii halftime show with a September 2022 Instagram post of her hand holding a football. With eight studio albums and nearly two decades in the public eye, Rihanna was overdue for a Super Bowl halftime show. Her performance at the 2023 show was her cementing her legacy as an artist and a public persona.
Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show surprised fans around the world with her high-flying theatrics and setlist consisting of many beloved songs. Rihanna...
- 2/15/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Feb. 12, Rihanna headlined the Super Bowl halftime show for Super Bowl 57. During the halftime show performance, Rihanna revealed that she is pregnant with her second child. The singer’s set did not feature any other artists and was a medley of some of her most popular hits. Here are the songs Rihanna sang during her Super Bowl halftime show.
Rihanna | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation Rihanna performed a medley of songs during the Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl halftime show opened with Rihanna on an elevated platform wearing a red jumpsuit that was unzipped to reveal her pregnancy. Throughout the performance, Rihanna was surrounded by backup dancers wearing white outfits.
After performing the first few songs on the elevated platform, Rihanna was lowered to the main stage where she performed choreography with the dancers and sang a few more songs.
At the end of the set,...
Rihanna | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation Rihanna performed a medley of songs during the Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl halftime show opened with Rihanna on an elevated platform wearing a red jumpsuit that was unzipped to reveal her pregnancy. Throughout the performance, Rihanna was surrounded by backup dancers wearing white outfits.
After performing the first few songs on the elevated platform, Rihanna was lowered to the main stage where she performed choreography with the dancers and sang a few more songs.
At the end of the set,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
No costume changes. No guests joining her onstage. No curveball surprises in her set list. Not even Tom Holland showing up for “Umbrella.” Nothing except Rihanna being a boss and a half on her flying stage, reigning supreme at her Super Bowl halftime show and crushing every possible prediction about how she would handle her first public performance in more than five years. Just the way she began with “Bitch Better Have My Money” was a statement in itself. She’s baaaack.
She also had a surprise announcement to make: She’s pregnant,...
She also had a surprise announcement to make: She’s pregnant,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
Rihanna fans are looking forward to her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, but many are still wondering when she will release new music. The Barbadian singer hasn’t released a new album in over six years, and many fans have been impatient. Rihanna recently teased her fans, saying new music is coming, but it might not be what they expect.
Rihanna is headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show Rihanna | Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be more preoccupied with worrying about who will win the game, but many other viewers will be watching the Super Bowl for Rihanna’s halftime show. There will be many surprises in store, including what guest artists will appear and which songs she will perform.
There are even bets on which song Rihanna will start with and which she will end with. At a press conference for the halftime show,...
Rihanna is headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show Rihanna | Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be more preoccupied with worrying about who will win the game, but many other viewers will be watching the Super Bowl for Rihanna’s halftime show. There will be many surprises in store, including what guest artists will appear and which songs she will perform.
There are even bets on which song Rihanna will start with and which she will end with. At a press conference for the halftime show,...
- 2/10/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Viola Davis is set to receive the 48th Chaplin Award as she is feted by Film at Lincoln Center.
After securing Egot status at the 2023 Grammys after she won the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording award for her memoir, Finding Me, Davis will be honored at a gala evening on April 24 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City.
“Viola Davis brings her tremendous skill and fierce emotional intelligence to everything she does. The range of her accomplishments is remarkable — as an actor in film, television, and theater; as a producer opening doors for new voices; and as an inspirational memoirist. She is truly a force. We are honored to dedicate an evening to celebrating her achievements and talents at the 48th Chaplin Award gala,” Lesli Klainberg, president of Film at Lincoln Center, said in a statement on Thursday.
The Help actress has netted four Academy Award nominations,...
After securing Egot status at the 2023 Grammys after she won the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording award for her memoir, Finding Me, Davis will be honored at a gala evening on April 24 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City.
“Viola Davis brings her tremendous skill and fierce emotional intelligence to everything she does. The range of her accomplishments is remarkable — as an actor in film, television, and theater; as a producer opening doors for new voices; and as an inspirational memoirist. She is truly a force. We are honored to dedicate an evening to celebrating her achievements and talents at the 48th Chaplin Award gala,” Lesli Klainberg, president of Film at Lincoln Center, said in a statement on Thursday.
The Help actress has netted four Academy Award nominations,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rihanna will be taking over the Super Bowl field next month when she performs at the half-time show. The “Disturbia” singer reminded her fans of her appearance during the last weekend of the NFL regular season.
“5 weeks from today,” read the post shared by the NFL.
In the short clip, Rihanna is wearing a black Fenty hoodie with the iconic photo that was used to announce her Super Bowl performance where she is holding a football. The hoodie is part of a Save X Fenty collection the star dropped in honor of her upcoming halftime show.
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Rihanna will be the first performer in the rebranded Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. Super Bowl Lvii will take place on Sunday, February 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The show will be produced by Dps with Roc Nation, Jesse Collins as executive producer and Hamish Hamilton as director.
“5 weeks from today,” read the post shared by the NFL.
In the short clip, Rihanna is wearing a black Fenty hoodie with the iconic photo that was used to announce her Super Bowl performance where she is holding a football. The hoodie is part of a Save X Fenty collection the star dropped in honor of her upcoming halftime show.
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Rihanna will be the first performer in the rebranded Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. Super Bowl Lvii will take place on Sunday, February 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The show will be produced by Dps with Roc Nation, Jesse Collins as executive producer and Hamish Hamilton as director.
- 1/9/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
For most of its existence, the Internet Movie Database's Top 250 movies of all time list has been led by Frank Darabont's "The Shawshank Redemption." In this age of online polling, when bots are used to inflate the scores of comic book movies, there is something reassuring about a 142-minute movie about friendship and hope outranking the likes of "The Dark Knight" and "The Avengers." Based on the Stephen King novella from the anthology "Different Seasons," the film boasts a unique, yet confident rhythm that pins the viewer to their seat even if it's their fifth or sixth time through. It certainly helps that people know there's a happy ending coming, but that's still a long haul for a movie set almost entirely in a prison.
The memory of arriving at that perfect runtime proved valuable to Darabont when he found himself struggling with the pace of his third King adaptation,...
The memory of arriving at that perfect runtime proved valuable to Darabont when he found himself struggling with the pace of his third King adaptation,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Radha Mitchell of Silent Hill and Pitch Black stars in the upcoming thriller Girl at the Window, a today a trailer for the film has arrived online along with the announcement that XYZ Films is going to be giving it a digital and VOD release on November 4th! So take a look at the trailer and see if this looks like a movie you’ll be adding to your watch list next month.
Described as “a blend of Rear Window and Disturbia” – which doesn’t seem necessary, since Disturbia was basically just a teen take on Rear Window – Girl at the Window is about what happens when
Amy and her mother move to a new home. Amy sees weird activity – her neighbor comes and goes at strange hours and she hears screams. Is her new neighbor and her mother’s new love interest the serial killer that’s killing her classmates?...
Described as “a blend of Rear Window and Disturbia” – which doesn’t seem necessary, since Disturbia was basically just a teen take on Rear Window – Girl at the Window is about what happens when
Amy and her mother move to a new home. Amy sees weird activity – her neighbor comes and goes at strange hours and she hears screams. Is her new neighbor and her mother’s new love interest the serial killer that’s killing her classmates?...
- 10/14/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“Imperiled women” thrillers have changed a lot since their early days, but no matter how much they’ve evolved, they always seem to start with a woman being watched by a stranger. The first in a series of original movies for Tubi’s “Terror on Tubi” event, Alone in the Dark centers around a woman haunted by a recent scandal. Between legal troubles and a messy divorce, Bri Collins (Novi Brown) hasn’t had an easy time, though if she can make it through this year, her life might finally improve.
Alone in the Dark takes a page out of Disturbia and sentences its protagonist to 365 days of house arrest. This comes after Bri and her former husband Michael (Christopher Bencomo) were put on trial for a global “pump and dump” scheme. While her ex is stuck behind bars, Bri serves her time at their lake house. What her best friend and lawyer,...
Alone in the Dark takes a page out of Disturbia and sentences its protagonist to 365 days of house arrest. This comes after Bri and her former husband Michael (Christopher Bencomo) were put on trial for a global “pump and dump” scheme. While her ex is stuck behind bars, Bri serves her time at their lake house. What her best friend and lawyer,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix franchise), Isabelle Fuhrman (The Novice) and Liana Liberato (To the Bone) have signed on to star in Justine Bateman’s upcoming feature Face, based on her 2021 bestseller, Face: One Square Foot of Skin.
The film penned by Bateman consists of 14 vignettes, both comedic and dramatic, which look at women’s faces getting older, and why that makes people angry. While much of society appears to assume that women’s faces are somehow broken and need to be fixed, Face reveals some of the many ways in which women, and those around them, allow this idea to take root at all.
Parker will play Tanya, an actress balancing her need to use her face for her job and the pressure to not move it at all, with Moss as Mrs. Foster, a kindergarten teacher whose young students remind her of the magical functionality of the face.
The film penned by Bateman consists of 14 vignettes, both comedic and dramatic, which look at women’s faces getting older, and why that makes people angry. While much of society appears to assume that women’s faces are somehow broken and need to be fixed, Face reveals some of the many ways in which women, and those around them, allow this idea to take root at all.
Parker will play Tanya, an actress balancing her need to use her face for her job and the pressure to not move it at all, with Moss as Mrs. Foster, a kindergarten teacher whose young students remind her of the magical functionality of the face.
- 9/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Nice vistas and a scenery-chewing Famke Janssen aren’t enough to save this absurd scriptural rehash from movie hell
The latest from evangelical Christian producers Pinnacle Peak – formerly Pure Flix, the money behind the surprisingly enduring God’s Not Dead series – is an adaptation of a Francine Rivers novel that remaps the biblical tale of Hosea on to a western goldrush setting. That synopsis suggests a level of creative imagination and ambition, possibly something like Michael Winterbottom hauling The Mayor of Casterbridge further west for 2000’s The Claim. Yet this movie thinly scatters a parable’s worth of plot across 134 minutes and resembles HBO’s Deadwood recut for Sunday-school purposes: pious, puzzling and punitive, with a sternly wagging finger never far from entering the frame.
Let us give Pinnacle Peak this: they’re getting mildly more sophisticated about delivering The Message. DJ Caruso, a studio director of the mid-00s thrillers Taking Lives and Disturbia,...
The latest from evangelical Christian producers Pinnacle Peak – formerly Pure Flix, the money behind the surprisingly enduring God’s Not Dead series – is an adaptation of a Francine Rivers novel that remaps the biblical tale of Hosea on to a western goldrush setting. That synopsis suggests a level of creative imagination and ambition, possibly something like Michael Winterbottom hauling The Mayor of Casterbridge further west for 2000’s The Claim. Yet this movie thinly scatters a parable’s worth of plot across 134 minutes and resembles HBO’s Deadwood recut for Sunday-school purposes: pious, puzzling and punitive, with a sternly wagging finger never far from entering the frame.
Let us give Pinnacle Peak this: they’re getting mildly more sophisticated about delivering The Message. DJ Caruso, a studio director of the mid-00s thrillers Taking Lives and Disturbia,...
- 9/12/2022
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
Shia Labeouf is finding “Holes” in his own autobiographical film.
The “Padre Pio” actor wrote and starred in 2019 film “Honey Boy” detailing his childhood stardom and fraught relationship with his abusive father, whom Labeouf portrayed in the movie. Noah Jupe and Lucas Hedges play younger versions of Labeouf in the film directed by Alma Har’el (“Lady in the Lake“).
“Disturbia” actor Labeouf penned the screenplay in 2017 after staying in a court-ordered rehab center in Connecticut, where he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Labeouf’s therapist encouraged him to write about the traumatic trigger of his upbringing: living with his ex-convict father in a San Fernando Valley motel.
Now, three years after the film’s release, Labeouf explained during Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast that “Honey Boy” took creative liberties with the character of his father and is not an autobiographical account of Labeouf’s childhood.
“I wrote this narrative,...
The “Padre Pio” actor wrote and starred in 2019 film “Honey Boy” detailing his childhood stardom and fraught relationship with his abusive father, whom Labeouf portrayed in the movie. Noah Jupe and Lucas Hedges play younger versions of Labeouf in the film directed by Alma Har’el (“Lady in the Lake“).
“Disturbia” actor Labeouf penned the screenplay in 2017 after staying in a court-ordered rehab center in Connecticut, where he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Labeouf’s therapist encouraged him to write about the traumatic trigger of his upbringing: living with his ex-convict father in a San Fernando Valley motel.
Now, three years after the film’s release, Labeouf explained during Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast that “Honey Boy” took creative liberties with the character of his father and is not an autobiographical account of Labeouf’s childhood.
“I wrote this narrative,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: The star of the near 1.8 billion grossing Matrix franchise has inked with Gersh for representation, while continuing to be repped by Hodgson Management, Viewpoint and Kleinberg Lange Cuddy & Carlo.
The Vancouver, Canadian native recently starred in the fourth Matrix movie, Matrix Resurrections, and next up headlines Chocolate Lizards opposite Thomas Hayden Church and Bruce Dern.
Carrie-Anne Moss studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She also pursued a career in modeling in Europe where she was in the television show Dark Justice, which she also produced in Barcelona for its first season. Upon moving to Los Angeles, she landed gigs in the TV series Matrix (which coincidentally presaged the movie that would later make her famous), as well as Aaron Spelling’s Models Inc.
Her feature credits include Memento, The Chumscrubber, Disturbia, Red Planet, Chocolat, Unthinkable, Fireflies in the Garden among several others. Moss’ work in Christopher Nolan...
The Vancouver, Canadian native recently starred in the fourth Matrix movie, Matrix Resurrections, and next up headlines Chocolate Lizards opposite Thomas Hayden Church and Bruce Dern.
Carrie-Anne Moss studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She also pursued a career in modeling in Europe where she was in the television show Dark Justice, which she also produced in Barcelona for its first season. Upon moving to Los Angeles, she landed gigs in the TV series Matrix (which coincidentally presaged the movie that would later make her famous), as well as Aaron Spelling’s Models Inc.
Her feature credits include Memento, The Chumscrubber, Disturbia, Red Planet, Chocolat, Unthinkable, Fireflies in the Garden among several others. Moss’ work in Christopher Nolan...
- 8/29/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’ve been putting off watching the terrifically adventurous Brendan Fraser-led “The Mummy” again, now’s the time to prioritize it. The 1999 film is one of a bevy of movies leaving HBO Max in June, the full list of which you can read below.
Also leaving HBO and HBO Max this month is a bevy of Tyler Perry’s Madea movies, “Rounders,” “She’s All That” and “Real Steel.”
If you’re looking to prioritize some selections, “Presumed Innocent” is one of Harrison Ford’s most underrated films (featuring one of his best performances) and the Melissa McCarthy/Jason Bateman comedy “Identity Thief” is good for some solid laughs.
Check out the full list of what’s leaving HBO Max below.
Also Read:
Here’s What’s New on HBO and HBO Max in June 2022
June 9:
12 Strong, 2018
June 30:
2 Guns, 2013
20 Feet From Stardom, 2013 (HBO)
All Dogs Go To Heaven,...
Also leaving HBO and HBO Max this month is a bevy of Tyler Perry’s Madea movies, “Rounders,” “She’s All That” and “Real Steel.”
If you’re looking to prioritize some selections, “Presumed Innocent” is one of Harrison Ford’s most underrated films (featuring one of his best performances) and the Melissa McCarthy/Jason Bateman comedy “Identity Thief” is good for some solid laughs.
Check out the full list of what’s leaving HBO Max below.
Also Read:
Here’s What’s New on HBO and HBO Max in June 2022
June 9:
12 Strong, 2018
June 30:
2 Guns, 2013
20 Feet From Stardom, 2013 (HBO)
All Dogs Go To Heaven,...
- 6/3/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
FKA Twigs’ lawsuit against ex Shia Labeouf has officially secured a trial date.
Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, filed a lawsuit against “Honey Boy” co-star Labeouf in December 2020, alleging the “Transformers” actor inflicted emotional distress and assaulted her. Twigs also accused Labeouf of sexual battery.
The case will now appear in front of a judge on April 17, 2023, as Rolling Stone confirmed.
“The gaslighting has gone on long enough here and it’s time to hold Shia Labeouf accountable,” Twigs’ lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told the outlet. “My client wants a trial date.”
“Cellophane” singer Twigs previously told The New York Times after filing the lawsuit that she hopes to “raise awareness on the tactics that abusers use to control you and take away your agency.”
Twigs alleged “Disturbia” star Labeouf choked her, threatened to crash the car they were both in, and knowingly gave her a sexually transmitted disease.
Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, filed a lawsuit against “Honey Boy” co-star Labeouf in December 2020, alleging the “Transformers” actor inflicted emotional distress and assaulted her. Twigs also accused Labeouf of sexual battery.
The case will now appear in front of a judge on April 17, 2023, as Rolling Stone confirmed.
“The gaslighting has gone on long enough here and it’s time to hold Shia Labeouf accountable,” Twigs’ lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told the outlet. “My client wants a trial date.”
“Cellophane” singer Twigs previously told The New York Times after filing the lawsuit that she hopes to “raise awareness on the tactics that abusers use to control you and take away your agency.”
Twigs alleged “Disturbia” star Labeouf choked her, threatened to crash the car they were both in, and knowingly gave her a sexually transmitted disease.
- 5/3/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Escaping the rumors. Rihanna and Aap Rocky were spotted arriving at Grantly Adams International airport in her home country of Barbados on April 15, marking the first time the couple has been photographed since cheating rumors began to swirl earlier this week. In video obtained by The Shade Room, the pregnant pop star is seen rocking a colorful mini-dress and high heels, while her rapper boyfriend covered up in a tie-dye hoodie and matching pants. On April 14, a tweet went viral accusing Aap Rocky of cheating on the "Disturbia" singer with Fenty shoe designer, Amina Muaddi. She quickly shut down the speculation, calling the "malicious" rumor an "unfounded lie." "I...
- 4/16/2022
- E! Online
As WarnerMedia executives continue to march out the door in Burbank ahead of the completion of its merger with Discovery, some longtime employees are anxious and stressed about future layoffs. “I’ve never seen such paranoia. It’s bad, it’s crazy,” one former senior Warner Bros. staff member who remains in contact with her former colleagues told TheWrap. “These people are palpably nervous.” She added that pandemic isolation has only made things worse: “These people have been working at home for two years. They can’t even talk to each other [in person].” On Tuesday, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar announced that he would be leaving the post once the merger with Discovery closes, which an insider told TheWrap is expected to occur as early as Friday. Kilar’s departure had been expected since the merger was announced last May, and was followed Tuesday and Wednesday by a small avalanche of departures from his team,...
- 4/7/2022
- by Diane Haithman
- The Wrap
Don’t you hate that feeling of being watched? You may not even know that someone is watching you, but you can feel it. Well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg in the new film, “Watcher.”
Read More: ‘Watcher’ Review: An Alienated Maika Monroe Is Unmoored In An Isolated Tale Of Paranoia & Voyeurism [Sundance]
As seen in the teaser for “Watcher,” the film follows a young woman who notices that her neighbor in the building across the street just calmly stands at his window and peers in her direction.
Continue reading ‘Watcher’ Trailer: Maika Monroe Is Being Watched In The New Thriller From Chloe Okuno at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Watcher’ Review: An Alienated Maika Monroe Is Unmoored In An Isolated Tale Of Paranoia & Voyeurism [Sundance]
As seen in the teaser for “Watcher,” the film follows a young woman who notices that her neighbor in the building across the street just calmly stands at his window and peers in her direction.
Continue reading ‘Watcher’ Trailer: Maika Monroe Is Being Watched In The New Thriller From Chloe Okuno at The Playlist.
- 3/15/2022
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Jeremy Kramer out at youth-oriented division after 18 months.
In the latest studio streamlining move Paramount Pictures has absorbed Paramount Players under the leadership of motion picture group co-heads Daria Cercek and Michael Ireland.
Paramount Players president Jeremy Kramer will step down after 18 months overseeing the division, which was initially set up for current Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins to make youth-oriented films in conjunction with flagship brands under what was then the Viacom stable.
Robbins said the goal of folding Players into the motion picture group was to use the big studio’s “power” to scale the expertise and projects within Players.
In the latest studio streamlining move Paramount Pictures has absorbed Paramount Players under the leadership of motion picture group co-heads Daria Cercek and Michael Ireland.
Paramount Players president Jeremy Kramer will step down after 18 months overseeing the division, which was initially set up for current Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins to make youth-oriented films in conjunction with flagship brands under what was then the Viacom stable.
Robbins said the goal of folding Players into the motion picture group was to use the big studio’s “power” to scale the expertise and projects within Players.
- 3/9/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures is calling home its speciality label Paramount Players, folding the lower-budget and genre operation under the stewardship of the studio’s larger motion picture group. As a result of the decision, current Paramount Players chief Jeremy Kramer is exiting his post.
Paramount motion picture group co-heads Daria Cercek and Michael Ireland will run point on the unit moving forward. In light of the reorganization, Cercek and Ireland have promoted three executives — Ashley Brucks, previously senior executive vice president of production, will now serve as Paramount Players head of development. Jonathan Gonda and Vanessa Joyce will both be promoted to EVPs of production, having previously served as SVPs.
“Partnering with our filmmakers across a range of genres and budgets is critical to our studio’s vibrancy and our business’ long-term success,” Paramount president and CEO Brian Robbins said of the move. “In uniting Paramount Players within the larger motion picture group,...
Paramount motion picture group co-heads Daria Cercek and Michael Ireland will run point on the unit moving forward. In light of the reorganization, Cercek and Ireland have promoted three executives — Ashley Brucks, previously senior executive vice president of production, will now serve as Paramount Players head of development. Jonathan Gonda and Vanessa Joyce will both be promoted to EVPs of production, having previously served as SVPs.
“Partnering with our filmmakers across a range of genres and budgets is critical to our studio’s vibrancy and our business’ long-term success,” Paramount president and CEO Brian Robbins said of the move. “In uniting Paramount Players within the larger motion picture group,...
- 3/8/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Paramount Players is being merged under Paramount Motion Picture Group co-heads Mike Ireland and Daria Cercek. As a result of the strategic realignment, Jeremy Kramer will be stepping down as president of Paramount Players. Kramer previously reported to Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins.
“Partnering with our filmmakers across a range of genres and budgets is critical to our studio’s vibrancy and our business’ long-term success,” Robbins said Tuesday. “In uniting Paramount Players within the larger Motion Picture Group, our goal is to optimize the power of one division to scale the expertise and skill set of an incredibly talented team of executives under Daria and Mike.”
Robbins added, “Over the last couple of years, Jeremy has played an integral role in further establishing Players as a youthful, entrepreneurial production arm throughout the industry and within our own company, and I want to thank him for all of his contributions and leadership.
“Partnering with our filmmakers across a range of genres and budgets is critical to our studio’s vibrancy and our business’ long-term success,” Robbins said Tuesday. “In uniting Paramount Players within the larger Motion Picture Group, our goal is to optimize the power of one division to scale the expertise and skill set of an incredibly talented team of executives under Daria and Mike.”
Robbins added, “Over the last couple of years, Jeremy has played an integral role in further establishing Players as a youthful, entrepreneurial production arm throughout the industry and within our own company, and I want to thank him for all of his contributions and leadership.
- 3/8/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Rainey Qualley, Jake Horowitz, Vincent Gallo, Luciana VanDette | Written by Melanie Toast | Directed by D.J. Caruso
Shut In is, as I’m sure you’re aware, the new film from Ben Shapiro and his website The Daily Wire. I was initially impressed by the reviews it was getting. Then I noticed how many of them were from sites that, even if they didn’t call themselves conservative, right wing, or even political, had a very obvious point of view. Comments about “beta males”, Hollywood’s “liberal agenda” and complaints about “woke culture” abounded. So, as with their previous. film, Run Hide Fight, I decided to watch it and see if it was a decent thriller or propaganda.
Jessica is a former meth addict struggling to stay straight and raise her two young children. She also wants to sell the house her grandmother left her, move away and start over.
Shut In is, as I’m sure you’re aware, the new film from Ben Shapiro and his website The Daily Wire. I was initially impressed by the reviews it was getting. Then I noticed how many of them were from sites that, even if they didn’t call themselves conservative, right wing, or even political, had a very obvious point of view. Comments about “beta males”, Hollywood’s “liberal agenda” and complaints about “woke culture” abounded. So, as with their previous. film, Run Hide Fight, I decided to watch it and see if it was a decent thriller or propaganda.
Jessica is a former meth addict struggling to stay straight and raise her two young children. She also wants to sell the house her grandmother left her, move away and start over.
- 2/16/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
The Daily Wire wants to make conservative movies to take on liberal Hollywood, which might sound like a lost cause from the start. But today it’s releasing a movie based on a Black List screenplay with a compelling genre hook that almost looks commercial — and just happens to sneak conservative values into the heart of its story.
The right-wing publication sells Leftist Tears travel mugs and hosts a podcaster who believes doctors who perform gender-affirmation surgeries are “treating kids like Frankenstein’s monster.” However, it might be able to succeed where Dinesh D’Souza, Steve Bannon, and other conservative filmmakers failed: Adapt a red-state approach to movies that sublimates politics into the story rather than turning it into obvious propaganda.
Today the site premieres its first original feature, “Shut In,” a thriller from “Disturbia” director DJ Caruso. Rainey Qualley stars as a single mother who, after being locked in her...
The right-wing publication sells Leftist Tears travel mugs and hosts a podcaster who believes doctors who perform gender-affirmation surgeries are “treating kids like Frankenstein’s monster.” However, it might be able to succeed where Dinesh D’Souza, Steve Bannon, and other conservative filmmakers failed: Adapt a red-state approach to movies that sublimates politics into the story rather than turning it into obvious propaganda.
Today the site premieres its first original feature, “Shut In,” a thriller from “Disturbia” director DJ Caruso. Rainey Qualley stars as a single mother who, after being locked in her...
- 2/11/2022
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Conservative media site The Daily Wire has taken the unusual step of launching its first original movie, Shut In, for free on YouTube.
The Black List and BloodList thriller, directed by xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage and Disturbia director D.J. Caruso, will debut on YouTube on the evening of February 10. The stream will only available in the U.S. During the screening, The Daily Wire will also show a first look teaser trailer for its Gina Carano western Terror On The Prairie, and reveal a new movie project it is working on. While ad-supported free movie launches are becoming more popular as the distribution ecosystem evolves, this launch is not ad supported, we are told, but is more of a marketing play. The initial plan was to debut the film for Daily Wire subscribers, but the site’s subs will now get an exclusive window to see the...
The Black List and BloodList thriller, directed by xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage and Disturbia director D.J. Caruso, will debut on YouTube on the evening of February 10. The stream will only available in the U.S. During the screening, The Daily Wire will also show a first look teaser trailer for its Gina Carano western Terror On The Prairie, and reveal a new movie project it is working on. While ad-supported free movie launches are becoming more popular as the distribution ecosystem evolves, this launch is not ad supported, we are told, but is more of a marketing play. The initial plan was to debut the film for Daily Wire subscribers, but the site’s subs will now get an exclusive window to see the...
- 2/3/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Daily Wire has set a February 10 release date for its first ‘Original’ movie, Shut In.
Today we can also reveal a new trailer and new images for the movie, which will be available in the U.S. exclusively to the conservative media site’s members. Voltage Pictures is handling international sales on the project with overseas releases expected later this year.
The Black List and BloodList thriller, directed by xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage and Disturbia director D.J. Caruso, stars actress and singer Rainey Qualley (Love In The Time Of Corona). As we previously reported, the feature also marks the return of controversial and cult actor-director Vincent Gallo (pictured in the movie below).
Pic centers on a young single mother (Qualley) who is held captive along with her two children by a violent ex as she plots their escape before it’s too late. Caruso filmed the movie around Nashville and Watertown,...
Today we can also reveal a new trailer and new images for the movie, which will be available in the U.S. exclusively to the conservative media site’s members. Voltage Pictures is handling international sales on the project with overseas releases expected later this year.
The Black List and BloodList thriller, directed by xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage and Disturbia director D.J. Caruso, stars actress and singer Rainey Qualley (Love In The Time Of Corona). As we previously reported, the feature also marks the return of controversial and cult actor-director Vincent Gallo (pictured in the movie below).
Pic centers on a young single mother (Qualley) who is held captive along with her two children by a violent ex as she plots their escape before it’s too late. Caruso filmed the movie around Nashville and Watertown,...
- 1/18/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Shia Labeouf got his big break thanks to the Disney Channel series, Even Stevens; however, it was the actor’s transition to films that quickly helped him skyrocket into A-list status. In 2007, Disturbia was the film that finally got the world to notice the former Disney Channel star and Transformers officially confirmed Labeouf as a leading man. Magazines and all forms of media dubbed him the next big thing and for a while, the actor was a hot commodity within the movie world. For the next five years, Labeouf was living the high life by starring in successful blockbusters; however,
Did Shia Labeouf Tarnish His Legacy?...
Did Shia Labeouf Tarnish His Legacy?...
- 1/3/2022
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Maximiliano Contenti's giallo love letter The Last Matinee leads Arrow's December SVOD lineup and we have an exclusive clip just for Daily Dead readers! Debuting on Arrow on December 1st to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland, The Last Matinee will kick off Arrow's December releases, which is packed with an eclectic mix of titles that will please any genre fan:
December 1 will see the arrival of The Last Matinee (UK/US/CA/Ire), Santa Sangre (US/CA), All the Colors of the Giallo (UK/US/CA/Ire), King Boxer (UK/US/CA/Ire), The Boxer from Shantung (UK/US/CA/Ire), Five Shaolin Masters (UK/US/CA/Ire), Shaolin Temple (UK/US/CA/Ire), Mighty Peking Man (UK/US/CA/Ire), Challenge of the Masters (UK/US/CA/Ire), Executioners of Shaolin (UK/US/CA/Ire), Dirty Ho (UK/US/CA/Ire), Heroes of...
December 1 will see the arrival of The Last Matinee (UK/US/CA/Ire), Santa Sangre (US/CA), All the Colors of the Giallo (UK/US/CA/Ire), King Boxer (UK/US/CA/Ire), The Boxer from Shantung (UK/US/CA/Ire), Five Shaolin Masters (UK/US/CA/Ire), Shaolin Temple (UK/US/CA/Ire), Mighty Peking Man (UK/US/CA/Ire), Challenge of the Masters (UK/US/CA/Ire), Executioners of Shaolin (UK/US/CA/Ire), Dirty Ho (UK/US/CA/Ire), Heroes of...
- 11/29/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Inspired by what they call the “alternative numbers” used to tout the performance of streaming shows, CBS — with tongue planted a bit firmly in cheek — has detailed the billions upon billions of minutes viewed of its broadcast shows.
For the uninitiated, some background: Nielsen, for one, issues a weekly “U.S. streaming ranking” that denotes the Top 10 in assorted categories, as measured by total minutes of a program viewed within a week-long period. Netflix, meanwhile, is in the midst of transitioning from touting what I will generously call “accounts reached” (i.e. those who sampled at least two minutes of...
For the uninitiated, some background: Nielsen, for one, issues a weekly “U.S. streaming ranking” that denotes the Top 10 in assorted categories, as measured by total minutes of a program viewed within a week-long period. Netflix, meanwhile, is in the midst of transitioning from touting what I will generously call “accounts reached” (i.e. those who sampled at least two minutes of...
- 11/10/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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