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Ed Meza @edmezavar J.A. Bayona’s Netflix drama “Society of the Snow” recounts the tragic story of the 1972 Uruguayan airplane crash high in the snow-covered Andes, of which 29 of the original 45 passengers initially survived, stranded on a glacier 4,000 meters above sea level aptly named the Valley of Tears. Survivors of the doomed flight, which carried a rugby team and their friends and family members from Montevideo to Santiago, managed to stay alive for two and a half months by consuming the flesh of the deceased.
While it’s not the first cinematic re-telling of the harrowing ordeal, Bayona’s take and his source material — the book of the same name by Uruguayan writer and journalist Pablo Vierci — ensured that it would be unique not only in its authenticity, but also in giving voice not just to those who survived, but also to those who perished. “We always intended to make the most realistic and the most respectful version of the story possible,” Bayona tells Variety. For the Spanish filmmaker, whose credits include such major Hollywood productions as “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” making the film in Spanish with local actors was an essential condition in order to attain that realism.
Shooting in very similar conditions was likewise vital, he adds. Bayona filmed at the site of the crash in the center of the Andes mountain range between Chile and Argentina, as well as in Spain’s Sierra Nevada in Granada. “It was very important for us precisely so audiences could experience that sensation of reality and have that immersive feeling of putting you on that plane with the characters,” Bayona explains.
A childhood collection of Pokémon cards left gathering dust in a bedroom for more than 20 years could fetch thousands of pounds at auction.
Reese Witherspoon is officially single again.
Matthew Perry was laid to rest Friday afternoon at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles near Warner Bros Studios.
headlines for their affair last year, which began as they were training together for the New York City half-marathon, so it’s fitting that shortly after they made their relationship public — following their respective divorces — they’re now doing the marathon. The romance ultimately led to their ouster from “Good Morning America,” but they recently announced a new podcast. The “Brothers & Sisters” actor and Hallmark movie star, 43, will make his marathon debut this year, in support of Beyond Type 1, an organization that supports diabetes patients through advocacy, education and cure research.
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo saddles up to discuss Paramount+’s latest Taylor Sheridan-produced series, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” The show follows Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) on his journey from a Civil War-era enslaved person and forced Confederate soldier to the first Black U.S. Marshal in history and one of the greatest frontier heroes ever.
The sudden passing of Matthew Perry is being looked into by robbery and homicide police, even though there were no signs of anything suspicious. On Saturday afternoon (October 28), the beloved Friends actor was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles, aged just 54. It's believed he may have had a heart attack.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent 2023’s American Film Market may be shaping up for “a rather quiet year,” says Martin Moszkowicz, chairman of the executive board at Germany’s Constantin Film. That said, Moszkowicz will stay in Los Angeles for around 10 days. “We have so much business there – and much of it is not related directly to the market,” he says.
Matthew Perry, the star of Friends, had a heartbreaking romance with Mean Girls actress Lizzy Caplan and in his memoir revealed he was "seconds away" from proposing to her.The actor, who was tragically found dead at his Los Angeles home at age 54 after reportedly drowning in his hot tub, never mentioned Lizzy by name in his book, but fans quickly figured out who she was. He confessed that he had planned a grand romantic gesture for the proposal.
Refresh for latest updates….The sudden, tragic death of Friends star has touched a nerve with many of his Hollywood colleagues and fans pouring out their condolences. The 5x Primetime Emmy nominee was found unconscious late this afternoon at his L.A. home by first responders who were unable to revive him.
The casting director for The Notebook is looking back at Britney Spears‘ audition.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were dealt a crushing blow this week, when celebrity contestant Amanda Abbington revealed she was pulling out of the competition due to “medical problems.” The star, who had been partnered with Giovanni Pernice, was widely considered to be one of the strongest competitors in this year’s series, however despite her success on the dance floor, the star made the tough decision to withdraw just days after missing the fifth live show of the series. Initially Amanda’s absence was only thought to be temporary, as an announcement made on It Takes Two indicated that she would be returning the following week - however, it has since been confirmed that this is not the case, as Amanda has opted to protect her health by quitting the show completely.
The Last Dinner Party made their Later…with Jools Holland debut by playing two songs – watch the videos below.The band played two of the three singles they have so far released, ‘Nothing Matters’ and ‘My Lady of Mercy’, both of which were produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + the Machine, Foals).Alongside the band, the episode also featured performances from Johnny Marr, Take That, METTE, Frankie Archer and Skindred.The Last Dinner Party recently completed their UK tour, and they are now preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean and make their way to the US.They will play five gigs there, with stops in New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago. They will then make their way back to Europe as opening support for Hozier on his arena tour.Earlier this month, they also announced details of an “intimate variety show” that they will play at London’s Roundhouse on February 1, 2024, with support from Heartworms.Check out their full tour dates below and visit here for any remaining US tickets.In a five-star review of their live show in London in April, NME wrote: “The Last Dinner Party’s ability to go straight from something as potent and wrenching as slow-burning ballad ‘Mirror’ to hamming up the theatrics of ‘Lady Of Mercy’ is a hugely impressive skill: even this early on in their career, on stage, they prove to be masters of contrast.
Emiliano De Pablos In times of dramatic change for the film-TV industry, Spanish auteur cinema is booming, goosed by multiple significant and high-quality titles, reaping prizes, critical praise and profile at international festivals. Beyond the preeminent interest in established auteurs such as Pedro Almodóvar, Alejandro Amenábar, J.A.
Did anyone expect J.A. Bayona to follow up “Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom” with an altogether different kind of survival thriller? Maybe not, but “Society Of The Snow” has garnered a lot of positive word of mouth as it made the festival rounds this Fall.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Netflix has dropped a teaser for J.A. Bayona’s highly anticipated survival thriller “Society of the Snow,” which will represent Spain in the Oscars international feature film race. The film world premiered on closing night of the Venice Film Festival and is playing this week at the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon.
EXCLUSIVE: The Black List has named the six projects and seven screenwriters invited to their 2023 Annual Lab. The program, now in its eleventh year, provides creative mentorship and career support to promising feature writers as they further develop their scripts during a weeklong workshop in Ojai, CA.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic There aren’t a lot of precedents in pop music for the pairing of Billie Eilish and Finneas, when it comes to brother-and-sister performing or songwriting duos. But in the world of music for films, it might not be too soon to start considering a comparison with a very famous married duo: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the long-reigning king and queen of movie theme songs.
This is Day 96 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
EXCLUSIVE: Aldis Hodge (Black Adam) and Lauren E. Banks (City on a Hill) are the latest additions to the cast of The Dutchman, the psychological thriller based on the Obie Award-winning play by Amiri Baraka, which began filming under a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement in September.
Mipcom participation is coordinated by Spanish trade institute ICEX, with the support of the Spain Audiovisual Hub of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, in the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, financed by the Next Generation Funds of the European Commission. A drill-down on the companies and some titles: “Transuniversal,” (1 x 80’ LGBTQ+ Docu) Docu delves into the arduous struggle for Trans people’s rights, fueled by new regulations, offering hope to those facing societal rejection and limited opportunities. “Tramps,” (“Zorras,” Atresmedia TV, Morena Films)A dramedy adapted from Noemí Casquet’s popular book trilogy “Zorras, Malas y Libres.” Three twenty-something women create a secret group, the Sex Friends Club, to fulfill their sexual fantasies, unintentionally launching a feminine revolution.