Neill Blomkamp Talks ‘Demonic,’ ‘Alien 5,’ New Volumetric Tech & More [Deep Focus Podcast]

Director Destin Daniel Cretton isn’t necessarily the first name you’d think about when imagining filmmakers who would make the big leap from indies to superhero features. However, with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Cretton is the latest young filmmaker snatched up by Marvel Studios to helm a $200 million blockbuster.

Neil Jones is practically part of the furniture when it comes to Strictly Come Dancing having danced with Alex Scott in 2019, as well as appearing in numerous pro routines and Christmas specials.MORE: Exclusive: Katya Jones makes rare comments about ex Neil Jones and lockdown datingWhen Neil joined Strictly, he was married to fellow professional dancer Katya Jones, but the couple went their separate ways in 2019.WATCH: Neil Jones, Marlon "Swoosh Wallen and Kieran Lai perform 48 Steps for 48

Destin Daniel Cretton isn’t the first name you’d think about when imagining filmmakers that would make the leap to superhero features. However, with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Cretton is the latest young indie filmmaker that has been snatched up by Marvel Studios to helm a $200 million blockbuster.

Amy Ryan is one of the best actors working today, period. She has proven it over the course of her long career, appearing in projects such as “Gone Baby Gone” (which earned her an Oscar nomination), “The Wire,” “Birdman,” and “Bridge of Spies.” And her latest film, “Worth,” sees Ryan turn in another awards-caliber performance opposite co-stars Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci.

Parks and Recreation star Rob Lowe and writer Alan Yang are set to host a new podcast revealing secrets behind the show.The pair will join forces on Parks and Recollection, according to Entertainment Weekly, which will launch later this month.The podcast will feature appearances from cast and crew members from the show, and will lift the curtain on some of fans’ most beloved moments from the show.A trailer for Parks and Recollection teases an argument about whether Andy and April should be

Maybe it comes from having a decades-long career being considered a film legend, but Paul Schrader is unafraid to speak his mind. However, as he is quick to point out, the filmmaker is keenly aware that speaking your mind in today’s political climate can result in some serious losses in your career due to “cancel culture.” Speaking to Deadline, while promoting his new film “The Card Counter,” Paul Schrader opened up about what he perceives are the ills of cancel culture.

While on his recent publicity blitz, it appears Neill Blomkamp couldn’t escape the inevitable “Alien 5” questions. Of course, as we know, the filmmaker was attached to bring “Alien 5” to fans years ago but that project ultimately fizzled out.

new benefit that will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and eventually replace Attendance Allowance for Scottish claimants. The new benefit will support older people, of State Pension age, who have a disability that means they need assistance with looking after themselves, or supervision to keep them safe.

Making a movie in the middle of a pandemic was a tough job.

Halo 3, District 9 director Neill Blomkamp was working on a live action version of Halo and in a new interview, he’s revealed what his time was like on set. Turns out it was bloody.Working alongside Bungie, Blomkamp was involved with creating various shorts that would presumably create the foundations for the film.

With “Demonic” getting released recently, filmmaker Neill Blomkamp has been making the publicity rounds talking about his new thriller.

Welcome back to Waystar Royco! After a long hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Succession fans can expect to see their favorite messy family back on the small screen soon enough.

Director Neill Blomkamp is out promoting his horror film ‘Demonic” and he spoke with our very own Rodrigo Perez for The Playlist podcast. During that chat, we learned some interesting things about the fate of his never-made “Alien 5” that attempted to bring back Sigourney Weaver‘s Ellen Ripley.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorTwelve years ago, South African-Canadian filmmaker Neill Blomkamp burst on the scene with “District 9,” the rare sci-fi film that was appreciated in its time, landing four Oscar noms, including one for best picture.

Jonathan Levine admits that he’s typically known for directing comedy features. However, when you watch his new limited TV series, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” you are going to see the filmmaker spread his wings a bit more by taking on his most ambitious project to date.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TV“BMF” used “the same technology” that Martin Scorsese used in “The Irishman” in order to turn Marshall Mathers aka Eminem back in time for the seventh episode of the upcoming Starz drama.Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson revealed that tidbit during the series’ Television Critics Assn. press tour panel on Aug.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticBack in the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, what we used to call monster movies had simple concepts and catchy, explicit titles that mirrored them. “Dracula.” “The Werewolf.” “King Kong.” “Mothra vs.

Steel Panther are on the hunt for a new bassist following the departure of Lexxi Foxx earlier this year.The musician, whose real name is Travis Haley, was an original member of the glam-metal group, which formed in Los Angeles in 2000.Last month (July 17), the group confirmed that Foxx would no longer be a part of their line-up.