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Amazon Prime The fourth season of Prime Video’s “Reacher” has introduced a few new characters to its cast — including Lila Hoth, an Indonesian woman who comes to Philadelphia with her mother in search of her biological father. And if the actor playing Lila looks familiar to you, it might be because you’re a fan not of film and TV, but music. Lila Hoth is played by Agnez Mo in “Reacher.” For most people, this will be their introduction to Mo — unless they’re well versed in the Indonesian pop scene. A…
When Lindsey Ryan showed producers an early draft of her script for Capsized, everyone was in agreement: She must be insane. “And it’s true,” the American director laughs over Zoom in late July. We’re catching up ahead of the world premiere of her debut feature film at one of Britain’s most prestigious film festivals in Edinburgh. The weight of taking a competition title to the Scottish capital is not lost on her, even if she admits the high-risk (and high-reward) project was quite the feat. “I literally did all the things you’re not supposed to do,” she continues. “It’s almost a…
Ex-Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead In London … After Being Accused Of Plagiarism Published August 15, 2026 5:23 AM PDT Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor who resigned after being accused of plagiarism, has died, according to the university. In a statement Friday, Deborah Prentice, the Vice-Chancellor Professor at the University of Cambridge, confirmed Arday’s death, saying “we are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news” and “our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.” The Metropolitan Police in London said officers responded to a man’s home Friday afternoon after receiving a report…
Fatal Attraction has been a benchmark for movie thrillers since the ‘80s, kicking off the “_____ from Hell” genre. Glenn Close’s Alex Forrest was the mistress from Hell when Michael Douglas‘ Dan Gallagher broke it off with her. The nanny from Hell, roommate from Hell, cop from Hell, and many more would follow. The film was a huge hit and embraced by Motion Picture Academy voters, who rewarded it with six Oscar nods, including Best Picture, Best Director for Adrian Lyne, Best Actress for Close, Best Supporting Actress for Anne Archer, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Lyne attended a screening of Fatal Attraction Thursday night at the Academy…
Dolly Parton was forced to pull the plug on attending a Dollywood event in person due to ongoing health woes. The singer, 80, had planned to appear at the opening of the theme park’s new roller coaster, NightFlight Expedition, on Friday, August 13, but was forced to skip the occasion at the last minute on doctor’s orders. Instead, Parton made a virtual appearance at the opening ceremony, according to multiple media outlets. “I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that,” Parton said in the video. Related: Dolly Parton’s Health Updates: Everything She Has Said About Her Illness Dolly Parton…
Thanksgiving 2027 is about to get a lot colder. Disney has revealed the first details about “Frozen 3,” which will release in theaters Nov. 24, 2027, following the previous two films’ tradition of Thanksgiving-centered premiere dates. Set in the fictional land of Arendelle, the cast of voice actors includes Kristen Bell as Anna, Idina Menzel as Elsa, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff and Josh Gad as Olaf. The plot is being kept hush-hush, but we now know that Anna and Kristoff get married, a new villain is introduced and Olaf is getting a love interest named Samantha. Disney revealed the concept…
Umthetho is a new Netflix thriller from South Africa, and it features a young prosecutor compromising her impeccable ethics in order to save both the older brother she thought was dead and the younger brother who is being accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Oh, and she wears some fantastic-looking suits in the first episode. UMTHETHO: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT? Opening Shot: A man is chased by police through a neighborhood. He’s eventually caught on a soccer field, and the cops beat him with billy clubs. The Gist: Mbali Dlamini (Nqobile Nunu Gamedze) is a prosecutor who deals with…
British Film Institute CEO Ben Roberts and creative director of Picturehouse Clare Binns took to Edinburgh Film Festival’s Central Hall on Saturday for a keynote discussion on the future of British independent film. Binns was asking Roberts about how the BFI spends its money — the organization has £150 million ($203m) to disburse over three years, much of it given to the organization via government grants and National Lottery revenue — and kicked off by discussing how difficult it is to get smaller projects off the ground and to a wide audience. “We often forget to talk about the actors that have…
Disney Disney has finally shared a first look at its upcoming live-action adaptation of Tangled. The studio debuted footage from the highly anticipated movie during its Entertainment Showcase at D23 on Friday night (August 14) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The preview gave attendees their first look at Teagan Croft as Rapunzel, complete with the character’s signature long blonde hair and purple dress. It also featured Milo Manheim in costume as Flynn Rider and Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel. Kathryn appeared at the event to present the movie and discuss taking on the iconic Disney villain. Credit: Getty…
Universal has Super Mario Bros., Warner Bros. has Minecraft, Paramount has Sonic the Hedgehog, Sony has Legend of Zelda, and Amazon has Fallout. Now, Disney is working on a new animated take on a blockbuster video game franchise. The Mouse House announced at D23 on Friday that an original anime series inspired by Kingdom Hearts — the Square Enix game series that incorporates classic Disney toons in the gameplay — is in the works for the Disney Channel and Disney+. The series is being developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix. While details were kept…