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Principal photography has concluded on the eight-part drama adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s classic novella, “The Captain’s Daughter.” The narrative remains faithful to the original source material: sixteen-year-old Pyotr Grinev (played by Oleg Savostyuk) is dispatched to the remote Belogorsky Fortress, where he finds himself falling for Masha (Evgeniya Leonova), the commandant’s daughter, all while being...

According to reports from World of Reel, Rose Glass, the visionary director behind “Saint Maud” and “Love Lies Bleeding,” is in talks to helm the cinematic adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s acclaimed novel, “My Year of Rest and Relaxation.” The project was initially slated to be directed by Yorgos Lanthimos; however, he stepped away from the...

Mel Gibson’s seminal film, The Passion of the Christ, is set for a limited theatrical re-release in the United States, running from September 10th through September 17th. The 2004 biblical drama will be presented in a remastered 4K edition, enhanced with Dolby Atmos sound. Ticket sales are scheduled to commence on July 24th. Following the...

Warner Bros. has officially secured the rights to develop a feature film adaptation of the viral internet horror phenomenon “Siren Head.” The screenplay will be penned by Zach Cregger, the visionary behind *Barbarian* and the upcoming *Weapons*, alongside Brian Duffield, who directed the acclaimed sci-fi horror *No One Will Save You*. Duffield is also set...

Kenji Tanigaki, the director behind the Hong Kong action hit “Enter the Fat Dragon,” has been tapped by Lionsgate to helm a new action feature titled “The Reckoner,” starring Peter Dinklage in the lead role. The screenplay is being penned by Derek Kolstad, the creative mastermind behind the “John Wick” franchise, while Anthony and Joe...

The third installment of the adventure franchise, “Enola Holmes,” has officially premiered on Netflix. Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her breakout role in “Stranger Things,” reprises her portrayal of the iconic titular sleuth. Early critical reception has been somewhat polarized, with the film currently holding a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Adapted from Nancy...

The 20th International Film Festival “Zerkalo” has officially concluded in Ivanovo. The Grand Prix of the main competition was awarded to the comedy “The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford,” the directorial debut of Scottish filmmaker Sean Dunn. The film follows the journey of Kenneth (played by Peter Mullan), a tour guide in the small town...

Paul Dano, acclaimed for his roles in There Will Be Blood and Prisoners, has joined the cast of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult horror classic, Possession. Dano joins previously announced stars Margaret Qualley (The Substance) and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts). The project is being written and directed by Parker Finn, the...

NEON has officially secured the U.S. distribution rights for Artificial, the latest feature from director Luca Guadagnino. The film features an appearance by Oscar nominee Yura Borisov. The movie is slated for a theatrical release before the year’s end, positioning it for the upcoming awards circuit. Details regarding a potential release in Russia remain unconfirmed....

The third installment in the Minions franchise, “Minions and Monsters,” has garnered largely favorable reviews from international critics. As of this writing, the film holds an impressive 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 66 out of 100 on Metacritic. This achievement marks the highest critical reception yet for Illumination, the animation...