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Oscars: Canada Announces ‘Eternal Spring’ As Its Best International Film Entry - deadline.com - Britain - China - Canada - Germany - Poland
deadline.com
24.08.2022 / 23:17

Oscars: Canada Announces ‘Eternal Spring’ As Its Best International Film Entry

The pan-Canadian Selection Committee has chosen director Jason Loftus’ Eternal Spring as its entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.

‘A Discovery Of Witches’ Writer Chris Cornwell Pens Heist Drama ‘A Theft Of Lies’ For Germany’s ZDF Studios & UK Indie Three Tables Productions - deadline.com - Britain - Scotland - China - Germany
deadline.com
24.08.2022 / 13:41

‘A Discovery Of Witches’ Writer Chris Cornwell Pens Heist Drama ‘A Theft Of Lies’ For Germany’s ZDF Studios & UK Indie Three Tables Productions

Chris Cornwell, who has written on A Discovery of Witches and Strike Back, has created and written a heist  drama A Theft of Lies (working title) for Germany’s ZDF Studios and British indie Three Tables Productions.

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Gets a Very Different Ending From Chinese Censors - thewrap.com - China
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24.08.2022 / 03:47

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Gets a Very Different Ending From Chinese Censors

(Warning: This post features spoilers for “Minions: The Rise of Gru”).The happy ending for young Gru and his mentor Wild Knuckles in “Minions: The Rise of Gru” apparently didn’t sit well with censors in China, as moviegoers in the country have noted that the Chinese version of the film has a significantly changed ending. In the original film’s ending, Gru teams up with Wild Knuckles to defeat the villainous team known as the Vicious 6, but Wild Knuckles dies after being injured in the climactic fight and taken into police custody.

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ alternative ending in China makes Gru “one of the good guys” - www.nme.com - China
nme.com
24.08.2022 / 00:51

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ alternative ending in China makes Gru “one of the good guys”

Minions: The Rise Of Gru, drastically changing the fate of the titular antihero.The animated prequel follows Gru in his teenage days, before setting up his evolution into the supervillain fans of the franchise have come to know.However, the Chinese version of the film features a very different ending for Gru and his mentor Wild Knuckles.Instead of riding off into the sunset together, Wild Knuckles ends up in jail while Gru “becomes one of the good guys”.According to posts and screenshots shared on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, subtitled stills had been added to the credits to alter the film’s original ending.In these subtitles, it’s revealed that Wild Knuckles was arrested by the police and locked up for 20 years after a failed heist. He also develops a “love of acting” and sets up a touring theatrical group.Gru, meanwhile, “returned to his family” after fathering his three daughters became “his biggest accomplishment”.DuSir, a film blogger with more than 14 million followers on Weibo, called the changes  “outrageous” and questioned why only Chinese people required “special guidance and care”.In an article, he wrote: “How weak and lacking judgment do they think our audiences are?”These alterations are the latest example of Chinese authorities editing a Hollywood film’s ending.Earlier this year, Warner Bros.

China censors ending of ‘Minions,’ changing Gru from evil to good - nypost.com - Los Angeles - China - USA
nypost.com
22.08.2022 / 18:25

China censors ending of ‘Minions,’ changing Gru from evil to good

“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” were in for a surprise after the ending was altered to have Gru, the main villain of the Illumination franchise, turned from an evil man to a good dude.The Chinese version of the animated film has an array of post-credit scenes in which a variety of subtitles say Gru “eventually became one of the good guys” who was “dedicated to raising his family.”In the United States, viewers find out how Gru tricked the police and learned to defeat his enemies to become the ultimate villain.Since “Minions” takes place before the “Despicable Me” series, Gru is not supposed to be the hero.Other post-credit scenes also feature the cops arresting Gru’s mentor, Wild Knuckles.In the Chinese adaptation, though, the police are not deceived and instead apprehend Knuckles, who is later jailed for two decades for his crimes.

Warner Bros Forms Multi-Year Pact To Distribute MGM Movies Overseas Beginning With ‘Bones And All’, ‘Creed III’; How Bond Will Be Handled - deadline.com - China - USA
deadline.com
15.08.2022 / 03:29

Warner Bros Forms Multi-Year Pact To Distribute MGM Movies Overseas Beginning With ‘Bones And All’, ‘Creed III’; How Bond Will Be Handled

EXCLUSIVE: Two months into their run as Warner Bros Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEOs, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, have hammered out a multi-year deal to handle the international distribution of MGM’s theatrical titles, commencing with Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All in November and continuing with the 2023 slate and beyond; the second title under the pact being Creed III in March.

Warner Bros. to Release MGM Movies Internationally, Except for ‘Bond 26’ - variety.com - China - USA - Jordan
variety.com
15.08.2022 / 00:47

Warner Bros. to Release MGM Movies Internationally, Except for ‘Bond 26’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterMGM has parted ways with Universal Pictures for international film distribution.In a joint press release, MGM has announced that Warner Bros. will distribute its upcoming movies overseas. However, the arrangement does not include “Bond 26,” the next chapter in the James Bond series, as well as director Chinonye Chukwu’s historical drama “Till” (set for Oct.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Announced, Sets 2024 Release Date - variety.com - China - Beyond
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12.08.2022 / 23:39

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Announced, Sets 2024 Release Date

Wilson Chapman editorEverybody’s gonna be kung fu fighting — a fourth film in the “Kung Fu Panda” series will release in 2024, Universal Pictures announced Friday.The film, which is slated for a March 8, 2024 release, will be the first film in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise since 2016, when the DreamWorks Animation series concluded a planned trilogy. The films focus on Po (Jack Black), an excitable panda bear living in a fantasy version of ancient China.

‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ Film Review: Doc Illustrates Systemic Racism That Persists 50 Years Later - thewrap.com - Britain - China
thewrap.com
12.08.2022 / 19:11

‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ Film Review: Doc Illustrates Systemic Racism That Persists 50 Years Later

a book and his case inspired the 1989 drama film “True Believer.” But his life — what happened before and after he became famous for his imprisonment — was far from a Hollywood fairy tale.In the documentary “Free Chol Soo Lee,” first-time doc directors Julie Ha and Eugene Yi use archival materials in an attempt to present their tragic hero in all three dimensions. Despite their efforts, Soo Lee feels just out of reach, but the story of his life remains as important as it is horrifying.The film opens by explaining the crime and how Soo Lee became a prime suspect. Journalistic giant K.W.

Nursery School Murderer At Large After Killing 3 & Injuring More In Horrific Stabbing Attack - perezhilton.com - China - Fiji
perezhilton.com
05.08.2022 / 23:33

Nursery School Murderer At Large After Killing 3 & Injuring More In Horrific Stabbing Attack

Three people were killed and six more were reportedly wounded in a horrific knife attack at a nursery school in China this week.

Bryan Cranston, Blair Underwood, Jennifer Morrison Lead Hollyshorts Film Festival Jury (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - China - Hollywood - county Bryan - county Blair
variety.com
04.08.2022 / 21:01

Bryan Cranston, Blair Underwood, Jennifer Morrison Lead Hollyshorts Film Festival Jury (EXCLUSIVE)

K.J. Yossman Bryan Cranston, Blair Underwood and Jennifer Morrison will lead the jury for this year’s Hollyshorts Film Festival.They will be joined by Stephanie Lang, Joanna Quinn, David Dastmalchian, Adaku Ononogbo and Jeremy Swift.Set to open Aug. 11 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and virtually through the BITPIX platform, the festival will screen a number of short films including Steve McQueen’s prostate cancer documentary “Embarrassed,” starring Idris Elba, Ben Proudfoot’s “Mink!” about the first woman of color elected to the U.S.

Tiffany Haddish & Jo Koy Hit The Premiere of Their New Movie 'Easter Sunday' in LA - www.justjared.com - China - Hollywood
justjared.com
03.08.2022 / 08:05

Tiffany Haddish & Jo Koy Hit The Premiere of Their New Movie 'Easter Sunday' in LA

Tiffany Haddish has a twirl moment on the red carpet at the premiere of her new movie, Easter Sunday, held at TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday night (August 2) in Hollywood, Calif.

Tiffany Haddish Gets Emotional Over 20-Year Friendship with Jo Koy: 'That's My Brother' (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - China - USA - Philippines
etonline.com
03.08.2022 / 07:39

Tiffany Haddish Gets Emotional Over 20-Year Friendship with Jo Koy: 'That's My Brother' (Exclusive)

Tiffany Haddish is opening up about her long friendship with Jo Koy, and exactly how far back the two go when it comes to their careers in comedy.Haddish stunned on the red carpet at the premiere of her new comedy with Koy,, at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday, and she spoke with ET's Denny Directo about how it feels to be there supporting her longtime pal.«It feels amazing. Don't get me starting to crying!» Haddish laughed as she fought back happy tears reflecting on their 20-year friendship. «I was hungry and homeless, he was a single dad who needed a babysitter.

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