"We wanted to go in this provocative way, and we assumed the risk that it would divide people -- and hopefully in a good way," Esmail said of intense reactions to the ending. "Because that provokes conversation.”
The movie was only playing in four theaters, basically. I get wanting to make a PG-13 edit for general audiences but the director's cut is supposed to have a lot more footage, which would probably fix the pacing complaints. Knowing Snyder's theatrical cuts' reputation for being subpar, I'm not even going to watch the PG-13...
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced he was switching his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in a Friday op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. Johnson previously served in the Texas legislature as a Democrat from 2010 until he was elected mayor of Dallas in 2019. “Today I am changing my party affiliation,”...
Zimbabwe will be among the countries represented at the 2023 Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18 after selecting its first crowned beauty in 22 years. The
Former President Donald Trump was brutally booed by his supporters while introducing his “friend” Senator Lindsey Graham at a South Carolina rally on Monday. The Republican presidential frontrunner introduced the senator as someone who helps him “on the left.” “Another man who’s always there, he’s always — I’ll...
The 'John Wick' prequel follows the origin story of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), the powerful owner of the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the franchise films.
EXCLUSIVE, updated with WGA/AMPTP statement: The Writers Guild and studios and streamers are set to meet again Thursday for further talks on a new contract for scribes. After a long, CEO-attended s…
Google just released a fake ad for the iPager, a made up retro-style beeper that shows off the limitations of Apple’s SMS text messaging platform. Apple’s continued reliance on SMS tech has impacted interoperability between iOS and Android devices.
Lina Mukherjee was also fined US$16,200 – for which her jail term would be extended by three months if it was not paid – after the video amassed millions of views.
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the largest hospital in Indiana for violating the privacy of a 10-year-old girl from Ohio who traveled to the state to get an abortion. The victim was repeatedly assaulted by then-28-year-old Gerson Fuentes and became pregnant at age 9. Her mother took her to Indiana in 2022 to get […]
The underdog soccer comedy’s real-life characters team coach Thomas Rogen and Jaiyah Saelua, the first transgender football player in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, basked in applause from the TIFF audience.
Local tracking predicts Christopher Nolan's film will top out at around $57 million, making it the fourth biggest-earning U.S. film in China this year.
‘Leave the World Behind’ Director Sam Esmail Explains His Controversial Ending (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
"We wanted to go in this provocative way, and we assumed the risk that it would divide people -- and hopefully in a good way," Esmail said of intense reactions to the ending. "Because that provokes conversation.”
Why is there a theatrical edit of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child Of Fire? (kbin.projectsegfau.lt)
The movie was only playing in four theaters, basically. I get wanting to make a PG-13 edit for general audiences but the director's cut is supposed to have a lot more footage, which would probably fix the pacing complaints. Knowing Snyder's theatrical cuts' reputation for being subpar, I'm not even going to watch the PG-13...
Deadpool 3 first trailer to release much later than expected, a new synopsis goes viral; details inside (www.ottplay.com)
Deadpool 3 is the only Marvel Cinematic Universe film to hit the big screen in 2024
May December | Official Trailer | Netflix (youtube.com)
Spotify's new Jam feature lets friends collab on party playlists (www.engadget.com)
Spotify Jam creates shared playlists for those who want to enjoy joint listening sessions.
Texas Mayor Leaves Democratic Party, Joins Republicans | TIMCAST (timcast.com)
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced he was switching his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in a Friday op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. Johnson previously served in the Texas legislature as a Democrat from 2010 until he was elected mayor of Dallas in 2019. “Today I am changing my party affiliation,”...
''My Ancestors Rolling In They Graves': White Woman Wins 2023 Miss Universe Zimbabwe Over ‘Melanated’ Candidates (atlantablackstar.com)
Zimbabwe will be among the countries represented at the 2023 Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 18 after selecting its first crowned beauty in 22 years. The
RealClearPolitics Free Speech Survey (www.realclearpolitics.com)
WATCH: Trump Booed By Supporters While Introducing Lindsey Graham at South Carolina Rally | TIMCAST (timcast.com)
Former President Donald Trump was brutally booed by his supporters while introducing his “friend” Senator Lindsey Graham at a South Carolina rally on Monday. The Republican presidential frontrunner introduced the senator as someone who helps him “on the left.” “Another man who’s always there, he’s always — I’ll...
Mayo Clinic Greenlights Hydroxychloroquine As A COVID-19 Treatment (web.archive.org)
‘The Continental’ EPs on “Terrifying” Undertaking of a ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Without Keanu Reeves (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The 'John Wick' prequel follows the origin story of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), the powerful owner of the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the franchise films.
Mastodon's latest release makes the open source Twitter alternative easier to use | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
The open source, decentralized social network Mastodon is releasing an update designed to make it easier for users to use the platform.
WGA & AMPTP Talks “Encouraging” Today; More Negotiations Set For Tomorrow (deadline.com)
EXCLUSIVE, updated with WGA/AMPTP statement: The Writers Guild and studios and streamers are set to meet again Thursday for further talks on a new contract for scribes. After a long, CEO-attended s…
Google takes a snarky shot at Apple over RCS in its latest ad (www.engadget.com)
Google just released a fake ad for the iPager, a made up retro-style beeper that shows off the limitations of Apple’s SMS text messaging platform. Apple’s continued reliance on SMS tech has impacted interoperability between iOS and Android devices.
Indonesian woman who prayed then ate pork on TikTok video jailed for 2 years (www.scmp.com)
Lina Mukherjee was also fined US$16,200 – for which her jail term would be extended by three months if it was not paid – after the video amassed millions of views.
UK Parliament Confirms They Are Targeting Russell Brand (twitter.com)
Jayson Boebert Takes Blame For Divorce With Lauren Boebert, Defends Her Lewd & Disruptive Actions In Public Theater (twitter.com)
Matt Gaetz Is Drafting A Subpoena Of Hunter Biden To Present To Kevin McCarthy (twitter.com)
Project Veritas ceases operations, lays off all remaining journalists (thepostmillennial.com)
“All investigations halted as of today.”
Indiana Attorney General Sues Hospital for Violating 10-Year-Old Rape Victim's Privacy | TIMCAST (timcast.com)
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the largest hospital in Indiana for violating the privacy of a 10-year-old girl from Ohio who traveled to the state to get an abortion. The victim was repeatedly assaulted by then-28-year-old Gerson Fuentes and became pregnant at age 9. Her mother took her to Indiana in 2022 to get […]
Microsoft – Watch the September 21 event (www.microsoft.com)
Tune in for the Microsoft Event on September 21 at 1:00pm EDT to hear an announcement from Microsoft.
Toronto: Taika Waititi’s ‘Next Goal Wins’ Gets Rousing Standing Ovation (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The underdog soccer comedy’s real-life characters team coach Thomas Rogen and Jaiyah Saelua, the first transgender football player in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, basked in applause from the TIFF audience.
‘Knox Goes Away’ Review: Michael Keaton Is a Hitman With Dementia in Neo-Noir Misfire (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actor directs and stars as a killer facing a devastating diagnosis in this film also featuring Al Pacino, James Marsden and Marcia Gay Harden.
Hulu Offering 30 Percent Discount on Live TV Streaming, Amid Disney and Spectrum Cable Dispute (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The Hulu + Live TV deal gets you more than 90 live television channels, plus access to Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for under $50 a month
China Box Office: ‘Oppenheimer’ Nears $50M But Loses Second Weekend to Local Thriller ‘Dust to Dust’ (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Local tracking predicts Christopher Nolan's film will top out at around $57 million, making it the fourth biggest-earning U.S. film in China this year.