Movie and TV show reviews

Third Ear Studio, a Scandinavian podcast production company, is also merging with the two film and TV production groups.

In collaboration with Luminous Beast, Wild Sheep – a production company led by Barmack, who was previously in charge of international originals at Netflix and oversaw popular series like “The Witcher,” “Money Heist,” “Kingdom,” and “Sacred Games” – will co-produce the show titled “Good Bones.

The deal was worked out by Melissa Boag (executive VP of Shout! Studios), Mark Balsam, Bruce Eisen from Eisen Law, Steven Katz (VP of business affairs at Shout), and Werner Kienberger (film writer and producer from Plaion). Sola Media is transferring the rights for the remaining territories during Berlin’s European Film Market.

The movie delivers unexpected yet fitting aesthetic and story twists that unveil chilling truths, resonating deeply within the viewers, as if they’ve known them all along. This film skillfully employs deception in depicting human bodies dealing with disability and gender dysphoria – initially as symbolic allegory, later as raw social commentary. Explaining its plot requires effort, but every second of its two-hour duration is carefully crafted without a single instance feeling out of place.

Last year, it was found that viewers in Korea watched a staggering 131 billion minutes of high-tier VOD content, representing an impressive 18% increase from the previous year (2023). This surge led to a revenue generation of $2 billion, a 14% rise compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the number of subscriptions soared to 22.9 million in total.

For years, I’ve admired Masaaki Yuasa for his extraordinary and inventive narratives that have made a significant impact on the animation industry. In 2013, I teamed up with producer Eunyoung Choi to establish Science Saru, a Japanese studio that has since become renowned. Our collective efforts led to the production of my 2023 Golden Globe-nominated feature “Inu-Oh,” as well as Netflix’s “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and various episodes for “Adventure Time” and “Star Wars: Visions.

The movie has an endearing vintage touch, tugging at your heartstrings through nostalgic flashbacks of childhood friends Fang Di and Tian Tian, who grew up like sisters in Chongqing. This emotional journey is contrasted with the modern-day scenes set in Xiangshan Film City, a massive film production site where Fang Di (Wen Qi) works as a stuntwoman. This setting not only immerses viewers into the filmmaking process but also gives the narrative a unique behind-the-scenes flavor, similar to “Day for Night”, as Fang Di’s action-movie training readies her for a real-life action-packed adventure.

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the average number of viewers who watched each regular episode of “SNL” during its 50th season, which was approximately 4.9 million. This figure represents a 13% increase compared to the same-day viewership from the previous season. Additionally, among adults aged 18 to 49, the special achieved a rating of 2.5.

In this production, Oscar Isaac will lend his voice to the role of Jesus, and he’ll share the screen with Kenneth Branagh portraying Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Mrs. Dickens, Mark Hamill as Herrod, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilot, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter, and Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphus.

In the movie “Late Shift,” Leonie Benesch portrays Floria. Known for her piercing gaze and rigid posture, this German actor has recently made a strong impact in roles such as the embattled educator in “The Teachers’ Lounge” and the calm translator in “September 5.” Her casting in this film implies that she is becoming a preferred choice for characters who must balance internal chaos with a facade of professional competence. Volpe’s script mirrors the chaos of a hospital, filled with diverse life-or-death storylines. However, it’s Benesch’s performance that adds a layer of tension to the film, as viewers are left guessing when her character’s stiff demeanor will crack under pressure. This compelling and marketable Swiss-German production is expected to gain commercial success due to Benesch’s rising fame, following its premiere at the Berlinale.