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We are thrilled to launch the new FILM.ru Film Club format—featuring exclusive screenings of cult classics paired with insightful discussions and special guests. Join us on August 29 as we revisit one of A24‘s most heartfelt gems: Jonah Hill’s directorial debut, a poignant love letter to the generation that came of age in the mid-90s....

The streaming platform Apple TV has officially released the premiere episode of the fourth season of “Ted Lasso.” This acclaimed comedy series follows Ted, an American coach who finds himself back at the helm of the Richmond football club, this time taking charge of a women’s team competing in the second division. While the dynamics...

Academy Award and Emmy-winning actress Viola Davis, celebrated for her gripping performance in How to Get Away with Murder, is set to star in Ascent, a brand-new series commissioned by Paramount+. Davis will portray Katrina Vale, a formidable “fixer” who specializes in navigating the high-stakes crises faced by elite corporations. When her own daughter becomes...

Renowned director James Cameron has revealed his intention to dedicate the “final act” of his illustrious career to cinematic projects independent of the Avatar franchise. To facilitate this transition, the filmmaker has already begun outlining a strategic roadmap for his future endeavors. “It’s a pressing matter for me. The Avatar universe has consumed my creative...

Zak Penn, the screenwriter behind the blockbuster hit Ready Player One—originally directed by Steven Spielberg—has confirmed that he is currently developing the follow-up film. While an official release date has yet to be finalized, the project will be adapted from Ernest Cline’s novel, Ready Player Two. Rumblings of the sequel first surfaced in 2020, with...

Netflix has announced the most extensive theatrical release window in its history for the Cannes sensation and sweeping melodrama, The Black Ball, according to reports. Directed by Spanish filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, the film is set to debut in U.S. theaters on October 16 before arriving on the streaming platform on December 2....

Deadline has confirmed that two additional cast members from the original “The Mummy” will be joining the upcoming fourth film. The sequel’s ensemble is growing to include both Kevin J. O’Connor and Oded Fehr. O’Connor is set to reprise his role as Beni Gabor, the opportunistic French Legionnaire who served the Egyptian high priest Imhotep....

The Sony and Marvel blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has officially crossed the $1 billion threshold at the global box office, reaching a total of $1.052 billion. The film achieved this milestone in just six days, marking the second-fastest climb in cinematic history, trailing only “Avengers: Endgame.” Domestically, the movie raked in $407 million—bolstered by...

Netflix has announced that the fourth installment of the “Monsters” anthology series will premiere on September 17. These upcoming episodes will delve into the infamous case of Lizzie Borden. Borden is central to one of America’s most notorious true-crime mysteries: in 1892, she was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe, only...

News outlets have reported the passing of Filipino actress Mary Rivera. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Ned’s grandmother in the blockbuster *Spider-Man: No Way Home*. Rivera died in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 15 at the age of 82. *No Way Home*, released in 2021, achieved massive success with a global box office...