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Ana de Armas and John Wick Cross Paths in Action-Packed ’Ballerina’ Featurette
At CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, fans got an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Ballerina, the highly anticipated John Wick spinoff. The film stars Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a Ruska Roma-trained ballerina seeking vengeance for her family's murder. In the featurette shown at CCXP, it highlights De Armas’ intense preparation for the role, including her rigorous fight choreography and stunt training, showcasing her transformation into a deadly assassin.Set between John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina expands the franchise’s assassin lore. Familiar faces like Ian McShane and Anjelica Huston return, joined by newcomers Norman Reedus, Gabriel Byrne, and Catalina Sandino Moreno. Keanu Reeves also makes a highly anticipated appearance, reuniting with De Armas for t...
Listen to Timothée Chalemet’s Renditions of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” and “The Girl From the North Country”
Timothée Chalamet has released his covers of Bob Dylan's “Like a Rolling Stone” and “The Girl From the North Country,” both of which are set to appear on the upcoming Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.“Like a Rolling Stone” hears Chalamet emulate the same raw energy in Dylan's original 1965 recording, while “The Girl From the North Country” features Monica Barbaro (who portrays Joan Baez) on the track. A press release confirmed that the latter is a cover of the song's 1963 version rather than the 1969 collaboration Dylan created with Johnny Cash, and "highlights the palpable chemistry between Chalamet and Barbaro."“To me, there was only one way to make this film — to cast actors that are profoundly talented, ambitious (and brave enough!) to inhabit the whole of the artists they would portray...
Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ Receives Max Streaming Release Date
Warner Bros. Pictures’ Joker: Folie À Deux has received an official streaming date on Max.Todd Phillips' Joker sequel is set to make its streaming premiere on Max on December 13 followed by its debut on HBO linear on December 14, 8 p.m. ET. The musical sees Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker and the introduction of Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn. Folie À Deux follows Fleck as he is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. "While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him," the synopsis reads.Also joining Phoenix and Gaga in the cast are Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener and Zazie Beetz.Joker: Folie À Deux premieres December 13 on Max and December 14 on HBO.Click...
George R. R. Martin Unsure if He Will Finish ‘Game of Thrones’ Books
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, George R. R. Martin expresses that he is unsure if he will finish all the Game of Thrones books. He is known for the beloved first novel that sparked the global series.The author is specifically referring to the incompletion of the Song of Ice and Fire series as he is seemingly stalled out on the sixth and second-to-last title, The Winds of Winter. He told the publication, "Unfortunately, I am 13 years late. Every time I say that, I'm [like], 'How could I be 13 years late?' I don't know, it happens a day at a time." The Game of Thrones novel saw Martin begin writing in 1991 before its 1996 publishing date. He later published the second book from the series A Clash of Kings in 1998, A Storm of Swords in 2000, A Feast of Crows in 2005 and A ...
The First Part Film of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Will Release in 2025
A promotional video for the first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle anime film has been unveiled.Koyoharu Gotouge’s popular manga-turned-globally-acclaimed anime series premiered To the Hashira Training, the fourth season in the spring of this year. After a short run of 8 episodes, the anime concluded with an hour-long special that set the stage for its final arc — Infinity Castle. Since the Mugen Train Arc, fans of Demon Slayer are used to receiving a feature-length theatrical release before the new TV anime season airs, with the film either being a compact version of the season or simply the first episode. But with Infinity Castle, the producers have confirmed it will be a film trilogy.The latest promotional video recaps the final moments of Season 4’s finale. As the video e...
Apple TV+ Drops Official Trailer for ‘Severance’ Season 2
As the January 17th premiere date nears, Apple TV+ has unveiled a gripping new trailer for Severance Season 2, providing an enigmatic glimpse into the eerie world of Lumon Industries.Season 1 ended on a shocking cliffhanger, with Mark Scout and his "innie" colleagues shattering the boundary between their work and personal lives. The trailer reveals their return to Lumon, where the fallout of their rebellion takes center stage. Themes of loyalty, freedom, and truth take center stage as Mark finds himself in a growing conflict with the enigmatic Harmony Cobel.The Trailer also teases new faces, including Alia Shawkat, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Gwendoline Christie, adding fresh dimensions to the already stellar cast, which includes Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walk...
Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy Guard the Gates of Hell in New ‘The Gorge’ Trailer
Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy have teamed up for another action film, coming to streamers on Valentine's Day next year. In Apple TV+'s new film The Gorge, the two find themselves posting guard above their own version of hell.Both Teller and Taylor-Joy's characters are two highly trained operatives who are appointed to stand guard in the tower opposite of a highly classified gorge. As per the movie's logline, their task is to be "protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within." At first the two are instructed to not communicate with one another but they end up bonding over long distance with notes they could read through their high-powered binoculars, "When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their...
JAY-Z goes on offensive after being named co-defendant in Diddy lawsuit
The veteran rapper claims he is being blackmailed by a "deplorable" "lawyer." JAY-Z Goes On Offensive After Being Named Co-Defendant in Diddy Lawsuit Scoop Harrison
JAY-Z Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl With Diddy in a Civil Lawsuit
JAY-Z, aka Shawn Carter, has been named in a civil lawsuit. The business mogul has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean "Diddy" Combs. While the lawsuit was initially filed back in October and originally listed Combs as the only defendant, the lawsuit has now been refiled to include Carter. At this moment, the accusation remains anonymous, coming from a "Jane Doe" who claimed both Combs and Carter raped her in 2000 after they brought her to an MTV Music Awards afterparty. Following the accusations, Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee, who filed the suit, has not yet released a statement. In recent months, Buzbee has filed many lawsuits accusing Combs of assault and rape and he has withheld the complainants names. This is the first time another high-profile defendant ha...
ONE OR EIGHT Enlists Big Sean for “KAWASAKI” Release
Rising global boy group ONE OR EIGHT has teamed up with Big Sean for a release of "KAWASAKI," their pre-debut single from June 2024.The eight-piece outfit, who opened the first day of Hypefest Hong Kong 2024, and Big Sean retain the original track's high-energy sonic landscape of Jersey Club beats and heavy trap-leaning bass lines. The GRAMMY-nominated rapper adds an extra layer of excitement with his brand of sharp lyricism, elevating the already-dynamic sound of "KAWASAKI."Releasing alongside the collab is its accompanying music video directed by Glenn Michael, known for his work with the likes of The Weeknd, The Chainsmokers and Big Sean. The visual sees ONE OR EIGHT being drawn into an alternate world by a mysterious force, and with the guidance of their motorbikes, they perform powerf...
Jay-Z Named In Civil Lawsuit Against Sean “Diddy” Combs Accusing Him Of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has been accused of rape in a refiled civil lawsuit brought by Jane Doe against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
President-Elect Donald Trump’s ‘Meet The Press’ Met With Critiques & Ridicule On X
Donald Trump made his first appearance on Meet The Press this year after becoming the president-elect and X shared its thoughts.
