Andrew Scott is opening up about his personal and professional life.
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Angelique Jackson The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has teamed with independent film producers Roxanne and Deon Taylor to host a special Halloween screening of “Blacula,” commemorating the 1970s Blaxploitation classic’s 50th anniversary. The screening will be held on Oct. 24 at the Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills, with the vampire classic shown in its original 35mm format.
The special event also comes ahead of the Taylors’ upcoming “Blacula” reboot, which is slated for release next Halloween. In 2021, Variety exclusively revealed that that film was in the works with Deon Taylor directing from a script he co-wrote with Micah Ranum. Roxanne Avent Taylor produced the new movie on behalf of Hidden Empire Film Group.
“We are creating an evening that transcends time as we bring together prestigious filmmakers and trailblazers to pay homage to this iconic classic,” said Deon Taylor. “‘Blacula’ was a celebration of storytelling that influenced Blaxploitation filmmaking. The film’s legacy has echoed through the years with contemporary films like ‘Blade’ and ‘Morbius.'” He added: “As a filmmaker, it’s a privilege to have the rich experience of bringing the film back to life.
On Halloween, we are going to uplift and celebrate the film for the impact it left on the cinematic landscape.” The reboot picks up where the original saga left off, after the 1973 sequel “Scream Blacula Scream,” and will be set in a metropolitan city post-coronavirus pandemic. A description of the film teased how it will update the classic story, as it follows the vampire as he “thirsts for vengeance.” Per the logline: “Blacula is an ancient African prince who is cursed by Dracula after he fails to agree to end the slave trade. Blacula
.Andrew Scott is opening up about his personal and professional life.
In Apple Original Films’ Flora and Son, single mom Flora (Eve Hewson) is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan). Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up L.A. musician (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Flora and Max discover the transformative power of music.
Hot on the heels of Big Brother’s highly successful return to our screens this year, ITV have officially announced that Celebrity Big Brother will also be returning to TV screens in 2024. The show will once again see a cast of famous faces take up residence in the Big Brother house to take part in weekly nominations and challenges as cameras capture their every move.
BST Hyde Park.Announced today (November 10), the renowned classical singer is set to headline the London festival on Friday, July 5, and is the only artist yet to be announced for next year’s instalment.Not only does the upcoming performance mark the only show in the UK that Bocelli is set to play throughout 2024, but it also marks a milestone for the live music series itself, as the booking marks the first time that BST Hyde Park has ever been headlined by a classical musician.2024 will also see the artist – who has previously sold 90million records and performed for Popes, Presidents and royalty – celebrate the 30th anniversary of his career.“I am delighted to see how today this anniversary has become a celebration for many: a collective way to celebrate three decades of music and excitement, of memories and feelings, that can bloom to life to the notes of a score each time,” Bocelli said of the upcoming celebration.“Hyde Park is the perfect place for coming together to celebrate my 30th anniversary and reimagine it as a springboard propelling us into the future, imbued with positivity and the power of good.“Celebrating it here is sure to be unforgettable, in the vast green lung from which London has been drawing breath for hundreds of years, in this park that is the embodiment of a glorious chapter in the history of a nation, of a continent, of a civilisation… and also of so much wonderful music that has rung out here, nourishing it in its wake.”Jim King, CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, added: “We have wanted to host Andrea Bocelli in Hyde Park for many years and so it’s a great honour for us that we are able to share this special moment with him and his loyal fans.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief France and Taiwan on Thursday signed a wide-ranging agreement to enable their film and TV industries co-operate on a higher level. At a signing ceremony in Taipei at the Taiwan Creative Culture Fest (TCCF) convention, government representatives of both territories stressed shared values at the political level and in the audiovisual sphere.
SM Entertainment has previewed its upcoming music releases for the first quarter of 2024, featuring new music by aespa, NCT’s Taeyong and RIIZE.In the newly published SM Entertainment Earnings Release report for the third quarter of 2023, the company included a preview of the music line-up for the first quarter of 2024 It details a slew of planned album, mini-album and single releases from several SM artists for the period.Following the most recently announced upcoming release of Taeyeon’s mini-album ‘To. X’ on November 27, SM Entertainment has revealed that other artists slated to put out new music for the rest of the year include Super Junior’s Ryeowook, NCT 127 and TVXQ.
Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on the set of his 2010 film, Arthur.According to a civil lawsuit in the US, Brand is alleged to have exposed himself to a woman before following her into a bathroom and sexually assaulting her. Brand has yet to respond to the lawsuit.The latest case has been filed under the Adult Survivor’s Act – a legislation in New York that allows alleged victims of sexual offences for which the statute of limitations has passed to file civil suits for a one-year period between 24 November 2022 and 24 November 2023 (via BBC).Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse in other cases following aa joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.
filed Friday in the New York Supreme Court by a woman only referred to as “Jane Doe,” adds to the existing allegations made by four women against the British actor, all of which he denies.The scandal-scarred actor, 48, allegedly “appeared intoxicated, smelled of alcohol, and was carrying a bottle of vodka on set” before the assault, according to an affidavit filed in the case, obtained by Insider.The woman who filed the lawsuit is seeking that the court allow her to sue anonymously due to her working in the entertainment industry.Brand allegedly exposed himself to the victim “in full view of the cast and crew,” according to the court documents.“The sexual assault happened later that same day when I was in the bathroom,” the affidavit alleges. “Mr Brand entered after me and assaulted me, as a member of the production crew guarded the door from outside.”“As a result of the sexual abuse, I suffered and continue to suffer extreme embarrassment, shame, and fear.
Hello, and welcome to the Scene to Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex Associate editor and film writer at Deadline. We are back with another exciting discussion and today’s guest is writer director Anna Zlokovic about her feature length debut, Appendage. A body horror comedy starring Hadley Robinson that debuted on Hulu October 2 and is available for streaming.
Devo are conducting their eight-concert North American ’50 Years of De-Evolution Tour’ all over the west coast to celebrate their half a century together.“Farewell to the first 50, let’s get the next 50 started!” the band shared on Instagram.And if you want to catch Mark Mothersbaugh and co. bust out the hits like “Whip It,” “Uncontrollable Urge,” “Girl U Want” “Freedom of Choice,” “Mongoloid” and so many more live, it isn’t too late to grab tickets.At the time of publication, our team found some going for as low as $24 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $60 to $225 before fees.Need more details before giving that buy button a click?Your’e in the right place, Spuds.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Devo’s 50th quick anniversary tour this November below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Offset and Quavo have paid tribute to their late Migos‘ bandmate Takeoff on the first anniversary of his death.The late rapper, real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, died aged 28 on November 1 last year when he was shot dead in an alleged dice game gone wrong in Houston, Texas. In January, a man was charged with the murder of Takeoff but was released on bail after paying a $1million (£824,150) bond.
Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Adam Driver, star of Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” will travel to Camerimage, the cinematography-oriented film festival, to accept Special EnergaCamerimage Award for an Actor. He will also introduce the film, one of the entries in the Camerimage Main Competition and a prominent awards contender this season. The fest will run in Toruń.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Former TV news anchors Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes are going to tell their story — and discuss the news of the day — in a new podcast with iHeartMedia.
Naman Ramachandran Lila Aviles‘ “Totem” has won the global feature award at the annual Jakarta Film Week. The film previously won awards at the Berlin, Hong Kong, Durban and Beijing film festivals. The direction award for best Indonesian feature film went to Jeremias Nyangoen’s directorial debut “Women of Rote Island.” The film bowed at Busan earlier in October.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquired U.S. rights to “Bring Him to Me,” a mob thriller starring Barry Pepper (“Saving Private Ryan”) and Sam Neill (“Jurassic Park”). The film will open in select theaters and on digital on Jan.
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Kylie Jenner has announced her latest business venture, with the beauty mogul set to launch her own fashion brand called Khy. The mum-of-two, 26, shared the news on social media on Tuesday with a snap of herself alongside the caption: "meet khy." Kylie could be seen wearing a leather trench coat, presumably from her new brand, and a pair of patent red pointed heels. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star sat on the floor and looked up at the camera with her trench coat undone to show off her legs.
Paramount+ said Monday that it will roll out its Premium tier subscriptions in Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico on November 16, with more international markets to follow.
Liza Foreman The global TV and streaming market is estimated to be worth $700 billion globally in 2023, with $164 billion earmarked for investment in programming, according to a Mipcom presentation last Wednesday by Omdia research analyst Tim Westcott. The $700 billion figure is based on combined revenues from advertising, subscription and public revenue, Westcott told audiences gathered at the leading TV confab. The figure is up 77% from $394 billion total in 2010.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Lainey Wilson, the breakout country star who leads the pack in this year’s CMA Awards nominations, has announced a headlining tour that will take her across the U.S. in May through November of 2024. The singer and “Yellowstone” actor will celebrate her string of No.