Movie and TV show reviews

Titled “The Robertson Family’s New Beginning”, this series follows Korie and Willie Robertson, along with their grown-up children and grandkids, who reside on their ancestral property in Louisiana. According to the summary, the storyline revolves around the fact that the family’s influence extends beyond just ducks. The narrative will highlight Willie and Korie’s unique blend of humor and family entertainment while they work towards defining the future of Duck Commander, witness their kids dealing with marriage, parenthood, and managing their own businesses, and passing on the family’s rich legacy.

In simple terms, “American Horror Story” veterans Crystal Liu and James Wong are taking on the roles of co-showrunners. Notable producers for this project include Viola Davis from her JuVee Productions company, Forest Whitaker through Significant Productions, and Gemma Chan.

Absolutely, the statistics clearly paint a picture, as Lee explains in the latest episode of the “Strictly Business” podcast on EbMaster. Based in Los Angeles, this company plays a significant role in the creation and dissemination of webtoons – an innovative form that combines elements of manga and graphic novels, presented in a blog-style scroll format online. Originating from South Korea around ten years ago, this medium has gained traction among Gen Z audiences globally. Now, stories from webtoons are increasingly being used as inspiration for films and television series.

In this series, Emmy-winning meteorologist Al Roker lends his voice to a character, reminiscent of a well-known weathercaster from a long-running national television program. Additionally, Tandi Fomukong and Lorenzo Ross will also provide voices for characters in the show. Notably, Yvette Nicole Brown contributes the theme song for this production.

Filmmaker Eggers will join forces once more with Focus Features for his upcoming movie titled “Werwulf,” a chilling horror film about werewolves that he collaborated on the script with. According to recent confirmations by EbMaster, the movie is planned to hit theaters on Christmas Day 2026.

Since starting his acting career over a decade ago, first as a heartthrob on MTV’s “Teen Wolf” and in the “Maze Runner” movies, the actor has consistently received acclaim for his adaptability; no two roles have been alike. As revealed by O’Brien, his current workload spans more than five years, which includes guest appearances (as himself) on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Other Two”, four additional films, and a short film titled “All Too Well,” directed by Taylor Swift.

Chloe Robichaud, the director, and Catherine Léger, the screenwriter (“Babysitter”), transformed Léger’s 2022 play, which was an adaptation of the 1970 Quebecois erotic comedy “Two Women in Gold”, into a modern version. They kept the humorous and emotional essence of the original but updated the societal setting to reflect current times. Instead of lonely housewives, we now see remote workers and individuals on medical leave, yet the underlying marital dissatisfaction remains consistent.

In the twisted romantic film “Companion,” directed by Drew Hancock, the lead character Iris, portrayed by Sophie Thatcher (known for her role in “Yellowjackets”), is unlike the typical Hollywood sweetheart. Iris, smitten with her boyfriend Josh (played by Jack Quaid), is not just infatuated; she’s excessively devoted, ready to go to great lengths to ensure his happiness. This works well for her controlling partner, or so he believes.

Kepher-Maat, located in Los Angeles, will be under the supervision of Scott Shooman, the company’s executive vice president and head of a film division that includes IFC Films, RLJE Films, and Shudder. She will also partner with Adam Koehler, IFC’s acquisitions director, and work closely with the entire film group to maintain harmony across the three branches.

The series ‘Soaps’ offers viewers a unique glimpse into the realm of soap operas, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes insights at ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’, one of the remaining five daytime shows still in production. ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ is a distinctive family-run business that has been led and written by Bradley Bell for over three decades, and was initially conceived by the iconic duo William Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, who also created ‘The Young and the Restless.’ A heartfelt tribute to a sometimes underestimated art form, ‘Soaps’ delves into the fast-paced production process of soap operas while highlighting the individuals responsible for captivating television audiences with their continuous stories since the late 1960s.