We’re in for a super emotional Vanderpump Rules reunion this year!
26.04.2024 - 21:03 / deadline.com
Five-plus years following the launch of his film financing and production company, Hammerstone Studios, producer Alex Lebovici finds himself at “a big turning point.” After working for years on “building block” projects that held little to no interest for him on the level of story, he’s been able of late to assemble an increasingly packed studio slate, devoting himself solely to making the “fun, commercial, star-driven films” he likes to watch.
Breaking out in September 2022 with the buzzy horror thriller Barbarian, underscoring the company’s commitment to fresh genre fare with big, original ideas, Hammerstone is looking to recapture the zeitgeist this weekend with Boy Kills World, an action thriller starring Barbarian‘s Bill Skarsgård. Directed by Moritz Mohr, the film has him playing Boy, who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen), the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that earlier in life left him orphaned, deaf and voiceless.
Boy Kills World has weathered an unusual path to theaters, world premiering at TIFF in the midst of an actor’s strike, and with no talent on hand for publicity. Following a re-cut of the first act and the addition of voiceover from H. Jon Benjamin, who doles out Boy’s interior monologue, the film was given a distribution deal by Lionsgate/Roadside in January.
Lebovici is aware that this ultra-violent flick isn’t for everybody. The producers are taking on the responsibility of P&A which was financed by Nthidah Pictures. Currently, per Deadline midday projections, the movie is expected to earn around $2M in just under 2,000 theaters. It’s “one of those that people either love or hate,” says Lebovici, something “you’ve got to be a
We’re in for a super emotional Vanderpump Rules reunion this year!
Brent Lang Executive Editor Steven Quale, best known for his work on “Into the Storm” and “Final Destination 5,” has been tapped to direct Capstone Studios and Hammerstone Studios’ “Black Box (Flight 298).” The upcoming supernatural thrilleris based on an original screenplay from Stephen Susco, a horror writer whose many genre credits include “The Grudge,” “The Grudge 2,” “Texas Chainsaw 3D” and “Hell Fest.” According to the logline, the film follows the supernatural events surrounding Vero Airlines Flight 298 from New Orleans to Seattle. Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici (“Barbarian”) and Jon Oakes (“The Guilty”) will produce alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (“Bill & Ted Face the Music”), Warren Zide (“The Final Destination” and Susco.
Ahead of the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 finale on Bravo, the network dropped the emotional trailer for the reunion.
Olly Alexander reportedly broke down in tears during an interview when addressing the current controversies relating to Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.Alexander will represent the UK with his song ‘Dizzy’ at the grand final of the contest in Malmö, Sweden next Saturday (May 11). However, he has been subject to strong calls to boycott the competition over Israel being allowed to compete due to its ongoing war with Gaza, in the name of showing solidarity with Palestine.In a new interview with The Times, Alexander admitted he had been struggling after the interviewer noticed that he seemed out of sorts during his performance at a Eurovision pre-party in London.“Yes, I struggled that day,” he said. “I was holed up in a room trying not to have a breakdown.
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Olly Alexander was moved to tears as he addressed the controversy surrounding the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Brooke Vincent has opened up about the 'mum guilt' she sometimes feels when leaving her son at home to head to work.The Coronation Street star, who is currently appearing in the ITV reality series Drama Queen, became emotional after her son fell ill while she was heading to a photoshoot. Brooke, who played the fan-favourite character Sophie Webster from 2004 until 2019, is mum to sons Mexx, four, and two-year-old Monroe, whom she shares with her fiancé footballer Kean Bryan.
Brooke Vincent has been seen in tears as she opened up about the struggle between being a doting mum to her two sons and returning to work. The actress and her fiance Kean Bryan share two adorable children - Mexx and Monroe - together.
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from the final two episodes of NBC‘s Lopez vs. Lopez‘s second season.
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Christine McGuinness couldn't hold back the tears as she recounted the heartwarming moment her dad, who had been a heroin addict for four decades, walked towards her without any help.The model and TV personality was visibly moved as she described how she had never before seen her father, Johnny, walk unassisted. She was so surprised to see him walking tall and strong that she instinctively rushed over to support him, having only ever seen him with a walking stick, being helped by others, or in a wheelchair. Christine, 36, shared the poignant milestone of her 62 year old father's journey to sobriety: "The first time I've seen my dad clean properly was this year, and he stood up and walked towards me for a hug.
Alden Ehrenreich (Fair Play) is the newest addition to the cast of Weapons, New Line‘s horror thriller from writer-director Zach Cregger.
Fans have rushed to support Charlotte Crosby after she shared an emotional post dedicated to daughter Alba. The Geordie Shore star, 33, welcomed Alba with fiancé Jake Ankers in October 2022. The TV personality took to Instagram to share a moving video reflecting on her motherhood journey as she admitted she’d ‘cried’ making the post.
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In “Boy Kills World,” Bill Skarsgård has burning eyes and model cheekbones, sinewy arms popping out of a dirty red athletic vest, and a feral pout that make him look like Jean-Claude van Damme crossed with Lou Reed. He plays a deaf-mute avenger, known only as Boy, who kills people in insanely violent ways. Yet through it all, the character retains his innocence.
William Earl administrator German director Moritz Mohr‘s feature debut is the colorful and bloody revenge tale “Boy Kills World,” which opens Friday in theaters. Bill Skarsgård plays the titular character, a mute fighter hellbent on revenge, complete with a dry inner monologue voiced by H. Jon Benjamin.
Ronda Rousey is doing something incredibly brave, even for such an accomplished fighter. She’s opening up about her difficult fertility journey. During an interview on the Diary Of A CEO
This Morning's Cat Deeley broke down in tears during Thursday's show after watching a segment about a life-saving dog, forcing co-host Ben Shephard to take over presenting duties.The TV host, 47, was left struggling to speak whilst introducing a guest, whose dog had saved his life, after becoming emotional at the extraordinary story. Kerry Irving joined Cat and Ben in the This Morning studio on Thursday 25th April to chat about his late dog Max, who was his therapy dog before dying aged 14 in 2022.
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has been flooded with support after she was seen breaking down in tears over being away from her family to be able to do the job she loves. Fans know the actress for playing Tracy Robinson in the ITV soap, having joined back in 2014.
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Emily Henry‘s new romance novel, “Funny Story,” released April 23. “Happy Place” and “Book Lovers” author Emily Henry’s latest book “Funny Story” starts with its two leads, Daphne and Miles, sharing one very humorless tale: being left by their respective partners, Peter and Petra, a pair of childhood best friends who have realized their love for each other. And then Daphne gets kicked out of her house and has to move in with Miles, so Petra can move in with Peter.
Famke Janssen is not sure what Marvel has planned for the X-Men saga but doesn’t shut the door on the idea of reprising her role of Jean Grey / Phoenix.