Al Capone in 2020’s abysmal “Capone” — brings that same serpentine gargle to Johnny. He broods, snarls, spits out something unintelligible and repeats.“Come again?” we go.
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Alex Ritman True Brit Entertainment has acquired U.K. rights to “The Death of Robin Hood,” one of the hot market packages at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where A24 picked up the project up for the U.S.
Set in Sherwood Forest and starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, the film is being directed by Michael Sarnoski, behind the critically acclaimed “Pig” and upcoming “A Quiet Place: Day One.” As per the logline, “The Death of Robin Hood” sees the Prince of Thieves having banished the jolly green tights of previous incarnations, becoming instead “a battle-worn loner” who finds himself “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder and in the hands of a mysterious woman.” Lyrical Media is fully financing “The Death of Robin Hood.” Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner alongside Alexander Black for Lyrical Media. Lyrical’s Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers will executive produce with Rama Gottumukkala, Sarnoski and Jackman.
The acquisition was brokered by WME Independent. “Our role in the industry is to champion British stories on a global stage but also to bring the best of British stories to audiences in the U.K.,” said Zygi Kamasa, the former Lionsgate U.K.
and Europe chief and Marv Studios Group CEO who founded True Brit in 2023. “This movie is an important title for the British indie space with two major global stars in a film that shows a different take on a well-loved figure of English folklore.
Al Capone in 2020’s abysmal “Capone” — brings that same serpentine gargle to Johnny. He broods, snarls, spits out something unintelligible and repeats.“Come again?” we go.
Editors Note: This review was originally published September 1, 2023 after the film’s world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. The movie was originally to be released in December 2023 by 20th Century Studios before being derailed by the Hollywood strikes. Focus Features is now distributing and released it in theaters Friday.
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo goes on a joyride with one of the stars of “The Bikeriders.” The film follows the members of a Chicago-area biker gang from their innocent inception in the 1960s to their descent into a darker underworld.
Jodie Comer has revealed that she was once involved in a snowmobile crash with Phoebe Waller-Bridge – you can watch her recall the story in the video above.In an exclusive interview with NME, while promoting their new film The Bikeriders, both Comer and Austin Butler shared their first memories of riding a motorcycle.“It was probably like four years ago in Costa Rica on a very old, not safe one, that broke down – and that was my only experience,” Comer said, before reminding herself of her near-disastrous snowmobile accident.“I’m quite accident prone. I feel like I am, anyway. I’ve been on the back of snowmobile and that didn’t go so well.”When Butler asked her if she crashed, she replied: “Yeah, into a tree.
Jimmy Kimmel made much of late-night jealous when he started taking an extended break.
China’s Film Bureau has approved a July 26 release for Disney/Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, arguably one of the most anticipated movies of the year globally. Marvel’s Weibo account announced the dating this morning Beijing time which Disney has confirmed. The release is day-and-date with the U.S. and marks the first time the Merc with a Mouth is going to China in step with the rest of the world. (Scroll below for a look at the new poster.)
Two men accused of felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree and allegedly causing more than £620,000 of damage will appear before a crown court judge later today.
The cast of the upcoming movie The Bikeriders has brought the film to London!
Tom Hardy has shared that his teenage son often critiques his acting performances.Speaking recently with E! Online, the actor spoke about his 16-year-old son Louis, who takes an active interest in Hardy’s work, even offering constructive criticism about his acting.However, Hardy shared that Louis doesn’t explicitly admit whether he likes a film or not: “I mean, he wouldn’t ever tell me,” the Venom actor shared.“He’s 16, you know what I mean? He told me what I’m getting right or wrong.”Hardy did share that the advice is given in a constructive and helpful way, adding: “That doesn’t mean he doesn’t back me or support me or look out for me, and offer information that’s useful in order to be better with what I do.”He continued to describe how Louis goes about critiquing his work, saying: “It comes from a position of like, ‘Look, you know this.’”“He deconstructs what I’m doing like a peer would,” the Mad Max: Fury Road star added.In other news, Hardy will lead the cast of the upcoming film The Bikeriders, out in UK cinemas from June 21.Starring Elvis’ Austin Butler, Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer and Challengers’ Mike Faist among others, the film follows a rebellious fictional Midwest motorcycle club in the ’60s and ’80s.In a four-star review of the film, NME wrote: “Eschewing melodrama for a more low-key register, it may not satisfy those looking for quick thrills.
Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson are set to star in Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, and they’ll share the screen in the live-action comedy with a star-studded cast!
Katcy Stephan Amazon MGM Studios’ “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie” has wrapped principal photography and landed a worldwide theatrical release date of Feb. 20, 2026. The live-action comedy stars Hugh Jackman, flanked by an ensemble cast including Emma Thompson (“Matilda the Musical”), Nicholas Braun (“Succession”), Nicholas Galitzine (“The Idea of You”), Molly Gordon (“Theater Camp”), Hong Chau (“The Whale”), Tosin Cole (“Till”), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (“Wonka”), Conleth Hill (“Game of Thrones”) and Mandeep Dhillon (“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”).
Amazon MGM Studios has locked in a starry cast for Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, a live-action comedy directed by animation veteran Kyle Balda (Minions: The Rise of Gru).
Escape To The Country presenter, Alistair Appleton, has spoken out candidly about how he craved a different type of escape during his early days on TV, as he battled with drink and drugs outside of work. The presenter and psychotherapist, who returns to his role on BBC One on Friday, 7 June, first started presenting the show in 2007.
Thousands of well-wishers are expected to line the streets of Chester tomorrow for the wedding of one of Britain's richest men. The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, is to marry Olivia Henson in what is being billed as "the society wedding of the year".
K.J. Yossman Banijay U.K. has acquired “Peaky Blinders” producers Caryn Mandabach Productions Limited (CMP) for an undisclosed sum.
Sarah Ferguson found herself in an uncomfortable position on Wednesday's episode of Good Morning Britain, as she faced questioning regarding Prince Andrew's spat with King Charles III.
The Flaming Lips have announced new tour dates for 2025, which will see them play their album ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ in full. Find ticket details below.The album marked the 10th studio release from the American rock band, and followed on the heels of 1999’s ‘The Soft Bulletin’.
Briana White would be lying if she said that sometimes carrying the weight of playing the iconic flower girl, Aerith Gainsborough, didn’t affect her at all. But miraculously, after metaphorically stepping into the character’s well-traveled leather boots these last four years from Final Fantasy VII Remake to its recent predecessor Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, she’s gained the strength to manage. “[It’s] really hard sometimes for me as an actor to let go of all the expectation and let go of what everyone might be thinking about or perceiving about a specific scene,” said White. “It’s one of the biggest challenges, but something that’s so crucial to the performance is being able to let go of everything outside the booth. I consider myself to be very resilient…I think that’s something Aerith [and I] have in common.”
Eamonn Holmes pondered moving back to Ireland to "marry a local girl" prior to his split from Ruth Langsford. GB News host Eamonn and Loose Women star Ruth announced on 25 May that they've decided to call time on their 14-year marriage. The news was shared in a joint statement, which read: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” Eamonn, 64, has since thanked fans for their support, while Ruth, also 64, has remained silent on the split.
EXCLUSIVE: Global TV and film studio Sister is gearing up for a string of projects to hit the small and big screens and today might well see the launch of its most daring.