Canneseries Unveils Lineup, Including J.J. Abrams’ ‘Duster,’ ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City,’ ‘The Agency’

Title “Dead City” premieres for the first time, while “Duster” seems to follow suit – set to stream on Max starting May 15. Featuring Michael Fassbender, “The Agency” debuted on Paramount+ on November 29, although it hasn’t been released in France yet, where there’s a great deal of anticipation as it represents the American adaptation of the classic French spy thriller “The Bureau.”

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“Dead City” and “Duster,” both premieres. Stream “Dead City” on Max from May 15. Michael Fassbender stars in “The Agency,” which debuted on Paramount+ but hasn’t yet been released in France, where it’s highly anticipated as a US adaptation of the popular French spy thriller “The Bureau.

‘Last Swim’ Breakout Deba Hekmat Signs With Olivia Bell Management (EXCLUSIVE)

As a movie enthusiast, I found myself deeply moved by the captivating performance of a remarkable artist – a Kurdish-British model, actress, and writer who was born in Iran but grew up in the UK. This exceptional talent garnered acclaim for her role in Sasha Nathwani’s critically-acclaimed feature debut, which happened to be only her second film credit. The story unfolds during a sweltering summer day in London, where I played a school leaver on the verge of adulthood. Along with my friends, we embarked on an exhilarating urban adventure that reached its climax with a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

Helen Mirren Doesn’t Want to See a Female James Bond: The Character ‘Is Drenched and Born Out of Profound Sexism’

Dame Judi Dench, in a recent interview with The Standard, expressed her disdain for the James Bond series. She never found the franchise appealing and took issue with how women were portrayed in it. According to Dench, the James Bond concept is deeply rooted in sexism. Instead, she prefers telling true stories about courageous women who have worked in the secret service, citing their bravery, particularly during the French Resistance.”

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“In a chat with The Standard, Dame Judi Dench shared her feelings about the James Bond series – it’s just not her cup of tea. She didn’t vibe with it and felt uncomfortable with how women were depicted. Dench believes that the foundation of James Bond is sexist. Instead, she wants to share stories about real-life heroines who worked in secret services, highlighting their incredible bravery during events like the French Resistance.

‘Ne Zha 2’ Boosts 2025 Box Office Forecast to Record $34 Billion!

The newly disclosed figures, unveiled during CinemaCon in Las Vegas (April 1-5), predict a rise by 13% compared to 2024 and a slight 0.5% boost from 2023. However, this optimistic projection remains 13% below the average of the three years preceding the pandemic (2017-2019) at current exchange rates.

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The freshly published figures, presented at CinemaCon in Las Vegas from April 1 to 5, suggest a 13% jump from 2024 and a minimal 0.5% rise from 2023. Yet, this revised estimate is still 13% below the average of the three years prior to the pandemic (2017-2019) when considering current exchange rates.

Jason Statham’s ‘A Working Man’ Leads Box Office With $15.2 Million, ‘Snow White’ Collapses With 66% Decline

Following a sluggish $45 million opening, Disney’s live-action reboot of the beloved fairy tale has slipped to second place, earning $14.2 million from 4,200 cinemas. Starring Rachel Zegler as the title character and Gal Gadot as the wicked queen, “Snow White” has amassed a total of $66.8 million domestically and $143.1 million globally so far. Given its production cost exceeding $250 million (not including marketing costs), “Snow White” needs to demonstrate strong box office performance to recoup its substantial investment. It will encounter competition for family audiences as the Warner Bros. film adaptation of “A Minecraft Movie” debuts next week.

Jack Black Is Having ‘Night Terrors’ Ahead of Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the First Time in 20 Years: ‘I Was on That Show’ Before Some Cast Members ‘Were Born’

On Sunday, the multitalented entertainer visited London for the premiere of “A Minecraft Movie.” Later in the week, he entered the writers’ room for “SNL,” expressing excitement about revisiting Studio 8H after a gap of nearly 20 years. You heard it correctly; his last hosting stint was on December 17, 2005, where he promoted Peter Jackson’s “King Kong.