Polish-born cinematographer Michal Dymek has won Golden Frog — the main compeition prize — at this year’s Camerimage Film Festival.
Dymek was handed the award this evening at the festival’s closing ceremony by the Camerimage competition jury, which was headed by Cate Blanchett. She was joined by Anna Higgs, Sandy Powell, Anthony Dod Mantle, Rodrigo Prieto, Lukasz Zal, and Jolanta Dylewska.
Directed by Magnus von Horn, The Girl with the Needle debuted at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and has been selected as Denmark’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
The film follows Karoline (Sonne), a young factory worker, who is struggling to survive in post-World War I Copenhagen. When she finds herself unemployed, abandoned, and pregnant, she meets Dagmar (Dyrholm), a charismatic woman running an underground adoption agency, helping mothers find foster homes for their unwanted children. With nowhere else to turn,...
Dymek was handed the award this evening at the festival’s closing ceremony by the Camerimage competition jury, which was headed by Cate Blanchett. She was joined by Anna Higgs, Sandy Powell, Anthony Dod Mantle, Rodrigo Prieto, Lukasz Zal, and Jolanta Dylewska.
Directed by Magnus von Horn, The Girl with the Needle debuted at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and has been selected as Denmark’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
The film follows Karoline (Sonne), a young factory worker, who is struggling to survive in post-World War I Copenhagen. When she finds herself unemployed, abandoned, and pregnant, she meets Dagmar (Dyrholm), a charismatic woman running an underground adoption agency, helping mothers find foster homes for their unwanted children. With nowhere else to turn,...
- 11/23/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The acclaimed Danish period horror drama The Girl with the Needle, shot by cinematographer Michal Dymek, took home the Camerimage Film Festival’s Golden Frog Saturday night in Toruń, Poland. The winner was selected by a jury led by two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett.
Camerimage famously celebrates the art of cinematography, so its honors are extended to the directors of photography behind the movies exhibited in its main competition. But this year’s jury made a point of adding a “special mention” for The Girl with the Needle‘s 40-year-old director, Magnus von Horn.
The masterfully realized period thriller is loosely based on the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye, who helped impoverished women kill their unwanted children in 1910s Copenhagen.
The Hollywood Reporter‘s contributing film critic, Leslie Felperin, summed up the film as “a dark, urgently timely Danish drama” that’s “like one of those fiendish...
Camerimage famously celebrates the art of cinematography, so its honors are extended to the directors of photography behind the movies exhibited in its main competition. But this year’s jury made a point of adding a “special mention” for The Girl with the Needle‘s 40-year-old director, Magnus von Horn.
The masterfully realized period thriller is loosely based on the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye, who helped impoverished women kill their unwanted children in 1910s Copenhagen.
The Hollywood Reporter‘s contributing film critic, Leslie Felperin, summed up the film as “a dark, urgently timely Danish drama” that’s “like one of those fiendish...
- 11/23/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Presented by Bloody Disgusting, Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon will be released on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on October 29.
Described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, Brad Twigg directs from a script he co-wrote with Gary Lee Vincent and Todd Martin.
Exclusive Special Features include:
Audio Commentary by Director Brad Twigg, Actress Michelle Bowser, and Special Effects Makeup Artist Daniel Brooks Behind the Scenes: Crackcoon Interviews Crackcoon Crack Ups: Bloopers & Outtakes
In the movie, “When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead...
Described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, Brad Twigg directs from a script he co-wrote with Gary Lee Vincent and Todd Martin.
Exclusive Special Features include:
Audio Commentary by Director Brad Twigg, Actress Michelle Bowser, and Special Effects Makeup Artist Daniel Brooks Behind the Scenes: Crackcoon Interviews Crackcoon Crack Ups: Bloopers & Outtakes
In the movie, “When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead...
- 10/16/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Chris O’Brocki, Justin P. Martin, Rosaria Eraso, Hunter Redfern, Angel Nichole Bradford, Tim Hale, Morrigan Thompson, Gary Lee Vincent, Jessa Flux | Written by Todd Martin, Gary Lee Vincent | Directed by Brad Twigg
The list of animals on a drug-fuelled killing spree gets a new addition as Cocaine Bear, Cocaine Werewolf, Attack of the Meth Gator, and all the others get joined by Crackcoon. Not to be confused with Krackoon and its sequel, which pitted a murderous trash running loose in The Bronx, this film takes place in a rural community with a drug problem that’s about to turn into something much more dangerous.
When a couple of crack addicts buy a new designer drug, Acid Mind Drainage, from Denny it’s the start of a bloody killing spree as it turns anyone who uses it into a homicidal maniac. Things, however, are about to get a lot worse.
The list of animals on a drug-fuelled killing spree gets a new addition as Cocaine Bear, Cocaine Werewolf, Attack of the Meth Gator, and all the others get joined by Crackcoon. Not to be confused with Krackoon and its sequel, which pitted a murderous trash running loose in The Bronx, this film takes place in a rural community with a drug problem that’s about to turn into something much more dangerous.
When a couple of crack addicts buy a new designer drug, Acid Mind Drainage, from Denny it’s the start of a bloody killing spree as it turns anyone who uses it into a homicidal maniac. Things, however, are about to get a lot worse.
- 10/11/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Are you ready for one of the biggest Octobers of all time? This Halloween season is packed with 50+ new release horror movies, a good portion of them releasing this week alone.
Here’s all the new horror releasing from October 1 – October 6, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon landed on our streaming service and VOD platforms this past Tuesday.
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the trailer for Crackcoon below for a taste of the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish...
Here’s all the new horror releasing from October 1 – October 6, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon landed on our streaming service and VOD platforms this past Tuesday.
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the trailer for Crackcoon below for a taste of the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish...
- 10/3/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon has landed on our streaming service and VOD platforms, just in time for Halloween!
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo appears in the film alongside Rosaria Eraso,...
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo appears in the film alongside Rosaria Eraso,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon arrives on Screambox and VOD platforms tomorrow, just in time for Halloween!
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo appears in the film alongside Rosaria Eraso, Justin P. Martin,...
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo appears in the film alongside Rosaria Eraso, Justin P. Martin,...
- 9/30/2024
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Reminiscent of the blood-soaked carnage that splashed the screen in Cocaine Bear, a raccoon becomes a relentless killer looking to rip through more than just garbage bags after consuming deadly drugs in the new horror comedy Crackcoon (which features an appearance by Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo). Ahead of the film's October 1st streaming release on Screambox, we have a look at an exclusive clip from Crackcoon!
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, Crackcoon kills! Described as "Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear" by Total Film, the Screambox Original horror-comedy streams October 1.
When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers,...
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, Crackcoon kills! Described as "Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear" by Total Film, the Screambox Original horror-comedy streams October 1.
When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon is being unleashed in time for Halloween, and we’ve got a bloody exclusive clip this afternoon to whet your appetite. Watch it below and find the trailer underneath!
Crackcoon takes a bite out of Screambox beginning on October 1, 2024.
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no...
Crackcoon takes a bite out of Screambox beginning on October 1, 2024.
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no...
- 9/27/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon has been dated for streaming release in time for Halloween on October 1!
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo appears in the film alongside Rosaria Eraso, Justin P. Martin,...
The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below to begin the bloody madness.
“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish killing machine straight from the bowels of Hell. With unsuspecting campers, tourists, and residents of a mountain community all in close proximity to the epicenter, no one is safe from the monster’s unrelenting rampage.”
Night of the Living Dead co-creator John A. Russo appears in the film alongside Rosaria Eraso, Justin P. Martin,...
- 9/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The political situation in the Middle East has been tense for many years, as up to this day, some countries still refuse to recognize the state of Israel, established in 1948. This attitude results, among others, in boycotts of Israel in sports. During international tournaments, some Arab and Muslim athletes deliberately avoid competing against Israelis, as it’s prohibited by the Islamic clergy and mosque leaders. Certain countries, most notably Iran, even go so far as to mandate that their athletes do not compete against Israelis or in Israel. In this context, it’s important to mention that “Tatami” is the first feature movie co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker – Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Guy Nattiv. It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival where it was nominated for the Venice Horizons Award, and won the Brian Award. It was also awarded the Special Jury Prize, and the...
- 9/1/2024
- by Tobiasz Dunin
- AsianMoviePulse
Tatami, the groundbreaking Iranian drama co-directed by Oscar winner Guy Nattiv (Golda) and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi, has been picked up by XYZ Films for North America, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Based on real-life stories, the Farsi-language drama sees Arienne Mandi play Leila, an Iranian female judo athlete who travels to a world championship with her coach, played by Ebrahimi. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state.
With her own freedom as well as her family’s at stake, she’s faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach implores her to do, or fight on for the gold.
Tatami is the first feature film to have Iranian and Israeli filmmakers as co-directors. Nattiv directed the 2023 film Golda,...
Based on real-life stories, the Farsi-language drama sees Arienne Mandi play Leila, an Iranian female judo athlete who travels to a world championship with her coach, played by Ebrahimi. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state.
With her own freedom as well as her family’s at stake, she’s faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach implores her to do, or fight on for the gold.
Tatami is the first feature film to have Iranian and Israeli filmmakers as co-directors. Nattiv directed the 2023 film Golda,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At a moment of war and deep division in the Middle East, a film co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian is already a victory in and of itself. But the gripping sports drama Tatami, which follows a female judo champ whose career is severely jeopardized by Iran’s government during an international tournament, is more than just a promising collaboration between two filmmakers hailing from opposing sides of the conflict.
Set during one nail-biting day at the world championship in Tbilisi, Tatami — whose title refers to the mat where judoka fighters engage in combat — is both a riveting story of an athlete trying to achieve gold for the first time, and a searing political thriller where Iranian women are subjected to persecution, intimidation and possibly kidnapping at the hands of their country’s far-reaching authoritarian regime. Vibrantly helmed and performed, with co-director and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi...
Set during one nail-biting day at the world championship in Tbilisi, Tatami — whose title refers to the mat where judoka fighters engage in combat — is both a riveting story of an athlete trying to achieve gold for the first time, and a searing political thriller where Iranian women are subjected to persecution, intimidation and possibly kidnapping at the hands of their country’s far-reaching authoritarian regime. Vibrantly helmed and performed, with co-director and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi...
- 10/22/2023
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tatami, the groundbreaking Iranian drama co-directed by Oscar-winner Guy Nattiv (Golda, Skin) and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Shayda, Holy Spider), has landed a number of major international territory deals following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
WestEnd Films has closed sales on the feature — the first to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker — for Italy (Bim Distribuzione), France (Metropolitan), Portugal (Nos), Benelux (Cineart), Greece (Cinobo), Scandinavia (Mislabel), Spain (Vertigo), Germany and Switzerland (Wild Bunch), and Israel (United King). Discussions are undergoing for North America, the U.K. and all remaining territories. Range are co-repping North America with Westend.
Based on real-life stories, Tatami follows Iranian female judokas Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who travel to the Judo World Championship intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic...
WestEnd Films has closed sales on the feature — the first to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker — for Italy (Bim Distribuzione), France (Metropolitan), Portugal (Nos), Benelux (Cineart), Greece (Cinobo), Scandinavia (Mislabel), Spain (Vertigo), Germany and Switzerland (Wild Bunch), and Israel (United King). Discussions are undergoing for North America, the U.K. and all remaining territories. Range are co-repping North America with Westend.
Based on real-life stories, Tatami follows Iranian female judokas Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who travel to the Judo World Championship intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic...
- 10/5/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Hosted by Phil Keoghan, “The Amazing Race” returns for its 35th season with an expanded 13 new teams roster — instead of the usual 12.
While teams of two compete during a 23,800-mile journey around the world for a grand prize of $1 million, you can watch teams get eliminated week-after-week in a series of challenges, clues and side quests until one team arrives at the final destination. The new season will broadcast on CBS and will be able to streaming on Paramount+.
How To Watch The Amazing Race Season 35
There are a few ways to watch “The Amazing Race” season 35. Although it airs on CBS, you can stream the reality show via DirecTV Stream too — if you don’t have cable or an over-the-air TV antenna. The cable alternative offers a five-day free trial,...
Hosted by Phil Keoghan, “The Amazing Race” returns for its 35th season with an expanded 13 new teams roster — instead of the usual 12.
While teams of two compete during a 23,800-mile journey around the world for a grand prize of $1 million, you can watch teams get eliminated week-after-week in a series of challenges, clues and side quests until one team arrives at the final destination. The new season will broadcast on CBS and will be able to streaming on Paramount+.
How To Watch The Amazing Race Season 35
There are a few ways to watch “The Amazing Race” season 35. Although it airs on CBS, you can stream the reality show via DirecTV Stream too — if you don’t have cable or an over-the-air TV antenna. The cable alternative offers a five-day free trial,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Rudie Obias
- Variety Film + TV
“The Amazing Race” is getting ready to debut its 35th season on CBS and Paramount+ on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 p.m. Et. This season, 13 teams of two will travel around the world. We will get to follow best friends, married couples, siblings, parents and children, and more to see who takes home the grand prize. The thrilling reality show will take contestants across the globe and put them through a series of challenges to determine who can finish the fastest. You can watch The Amazing Race: Season 35 with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Paramount Plus, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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- 9/27/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Stars: Kristin Lorenz, Jack McCord, Dilynn Fawn Harvey, Todd Martin, Trish Erickson-Martin, Geoff Allen, Sheila Brandon Allen, P.J. Brescia, Brandon E. Brooks, Ingrid Dittmeier Hansen, Julie Anne Prescott, Leila Jean Davis | Written by Brad Sykes, Todd Sheets, Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter, Josephina Sykes | Directed by Brad Sykes, Todd Sheets, Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter
Hi-Fear is the final instalment of the trilogy that started in 2013 with Hi-8 and was followed in 2018 by Hi-Death. These anthologies have been tributes to the glory days of shot-on-video horror and were made by many of the pioneers of that movement. This time out, the framing segment “What Are You Afraid Of?”, written and directed by Brad Sykes from a story by Brad and Josephina Sykes introduces us to Natalie, an artist tasked with creating the splash pages for four tales of horror for the comic Hi-Fear.
Hi-Fear’s first story, “Losing It At The...
Hi-Fear is the final instalment of the trilogy that started in 2013 with Hi-8 and was followed in 2018 by Hi-Death. These anthologies have been tributes to the glory days of shot-on-video horror and were made by many of the pioneers of that movement. This time out, the framing segment “What Are You Afraid Of?”, written and directed by Brad Sykes from a story by Brad and Josephina Sykes introduces us to Natalie, an artist tasked with creating the splash pages for four tales of horror for the comic Hi-Fear.
Hi-Fear’s first story, “Losing It At The...
- 9/25/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Billed as the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, “Tatami” goes all in with a lean and tense narrative that is part sport movie, part political thriller — with both parts equally neatly realized. Directed by Guy Nattiv and “Holy Spider” lead actor Zar Amir Ebrahimi (who also stars), from a screenplay by Nattiv and Elham Erfani, the film is set during the Judo World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, in which Iranian judo fighter Leila (Arienne Mandi) starts to perform better than anyone except perhaps her coach Maryam (Amir Ebrahimi) expected.
Leila’s success is a problem for the Iranian government since it means that she may go on to face an Israeli fighter in the final. The regime sees it as humiliating for Iran to potentially lose to Israel, so decides to eliminate any possibility of this happening by ordering Leila to either withdraw under a pretext,...
Leila’s success is a problem for the Iranian government since it means that she may go on to face an Israeli fighter in the final. The regime sees it as humiliating for Iran to potentially lose to Israel, so decides to eliminate any possibility of this happening by ordering Leila to either withdraw under a pretext,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Catherine Bray
- Variety Film + TV
The Amazing Race season 35 will feature 13 new teams with various relationships, including family members, couples, and friends. The upcoming season will include new twists and turns, such as adding Slovenia as a location and longer 90-minute episodes. Fans of The Amazing Race can look forward to the return of classic game elements and challenges, making season 35 an exciting addition to the series.
The Amazing Race season 35 is coming soon, and an all-new cast is trying their hand at the world's toughest race, making their way around the world in a matter of weeks. For The Amazing Race viewers, the season is coming at just the right time and promises to be one of the most exciting installments of the series so far. With some brand-new twists and turns changing up the game, The Amazing Race season 35 will likely be an incredible experience for the new cast, who are excited to...
The Amazing Race season 35 is coming soon, and an all-new cast is trying their hand at the world's toughest race, making their way around the world in a matter of weeks. For The Amazing Race viewers, the season is coming at just the right time and promises to be one of the most exciting installments of the series so far. With some brand-new twists and turns changing up the game, The Amazing Race season 35 will likely be an incredible experience for the new cast, who are excited to...
- 8/30/2023
- by Cher Thompson
- ScreenRant
The 13 teams racing on ‘The Amazing Race’ season 35
CBS’s award-winning The Amazing Race is increasing the number of competitors for its upcoming 35th season. Season 35 will feature 13 teams attempting to outrace each other and claim the $1 million grand prize.
“We start this season of The Amazing Race with an international flight to Asia, bringing back the thrill of traveling around the globe to exotic places. And on top of that, our cast is fantastic! Their energy is palpable, and their enthusiasm even greater! This season’s big, 90-minute episodes allow us to show more of each city we travel to, especially the people and the culture, plus we get to know our contestants on a deeper level and their relationships with each other,” stated co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri. “You will laugh, you will cry, you will shout at the TV in frustration and also scream with joy,...
CBS’s award-winning The Amazing Race is increasing the number of competitors for its upcoming 35th season. Season 35 will feature 13 teams attempting to outrace each other and claim the $1 million grand prize.
“We start this season of The Amazing Race with an international flight to Asia, bringing back the thrill of traveling around the globe to exotic places. And on top of that, our cast is fantastic! Their energy is palpable, and their enthusiasm even greater! This season’s big, 90-minute episodes allow us to show more of each city we travel to, especially the people and the culture, plus we get to know our contestants on a deeper level and their relationships with each other,” stated co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri. “You will laugh, you will cry, you will shout at the TV in frustration and also scream with joy,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
WestEnd Films and Keshet Studios have unveiled a first look at “Golda” director Guy Nattiv and “Holy Spider” star Zar Amir-Ebrahimi’s political thriller “Judo.”
The image, which features Amir-Ebrahimi (left) and Arienne Mandi (right), follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships.
“Judo” (working title) is co-directed by Nattiv and Amir-Ebrahimi. It is co-written by Nattiv and Elham Erfani (“The Case of Sacrifice”). The project is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, during a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis, and state violence against women is amplified.
Other cast members include Jaime Ray Newman (“Dopesick”), Nadine Marshall (“The Silent Twin”), Mehdi Bajestani (“Holy Spider”), Lirr Katz and Ash Goldeh.
Here’s an official synopsis for the project: “Judo” is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka...
The image, which features Amir-Ebrahimi (left) and Arienne Mandi (right), follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships.
“Judo” (working title) is co-directed by Nattiv and Amir-Ebrahimi. It is co-written by Nattiv and Elham Erfani (“The Case of Sacrifice”). The project is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, during a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis, and state violence against women is amplified.
Other cast members include Jaime Ray Newman (“Dopesick”), Nadine Marshall (“The Silent Twin”), Mehdi Bajestani (“Holy Spider”), Lirr Katz and Ash Goldeh.
Here’s an official synopsis for the project: “Judo” is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka...
- 5/17/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi are to make history by becoming the first Israeli and Iranian filmmakers to co-direct a feature.
Unveiled at a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis and state violence against women is amplified, political thriller Untitled Judo is a collaboration aimed at shining a spotlight on the regime currently governing Iran.
The film — backed by Israel’s Keshat Studios and launched in Berlin by WestEnd Films, which has worldwide rights — follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Nattiv — already in Berlin with his Helen Mirren-starring Golda Meir biopic Golda — will co-direct Untitled Judo alongside Holy Spider lead actress Ebrahimi (who will also star) from a script co-written by Elham Erfani.
Untitled Judo is a portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (played by The L Word: Generation Q‘s Arienne Mandi...
Unveiled at a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis and state violence against women is amplified, political thriller Untitled Judo is a collaboration aimed at shining a spotlight on the regime currently governing Iran.
The film — backed by Israel’s Keshat Studios and launched in Berlin by WestEnd Films, which has worldwide rights — follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Nattiv — already in Berlin with his Helen Mirren-starring Golda Meir biopic Golda — will co-direct Untitled Judo alongside Holy Spider lead actress Ebrahimi (who will also star) from a script co-written by Elham Erfani.
Untitled Judo is a portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (played by The L Word: Generation Q‘s Arienne Mandi...
- 2/8/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WestEnd Films has acquired world rights to Untitled Judo, a political thriller co-directed by Guy Nattiv and actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Holy Spider).
The film is currently in post-production. WestEnd Films will launch sales at this year’s European Film Market.
The pic is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker and follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Elham Erfani (The Case of Sacrifice) is a co-writer on the project.
Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q) and co-director Zar Amir Ebrahimi star in the lead roles, alongside Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall and Mehdi Bajestani (Holy Spider).
The full synopsis reads: Untitled Judo is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who...
The film is currently in post-production. WestEnd Films will launch sales at this year’s European Film Market.
The pic is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker and follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. Elham Erfani (The Case of Sacrifice) is a co-writer on the project.
Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q) and co-director Zar Amir Ebrahimi star in the lead roles, alongside Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall and Mehdi Bajestani (Holy Spider).
The full synopsis reads: Untitled Judo is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi), who...
- 2/8/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The film is up for five Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK-Ireland rights to Tribeca award-winning US feature The Novice, which it will release in cinemas and on digital platforms on April 1, 2022.
The film is the directorial debut of US writer-director Lauren Hadaway, and is based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower.
Isabelle Fuhrman stars as an obsessive college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an extreme physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
The film debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning three awards: best US narrative feature film,...
Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK-Ireland rights to Tribeca award-winning US feature The Novice, which it will release in cinemas and on digital platforms on April 1, 2022.
The film is the directorial debut of US writer-director Lauren Hadaway, and is based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower.
Isabelle Fuhrman stars as an obsessive college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an extreme physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
The film debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning three awards: best US narrative feature film,...
- 2/16/2022
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to The Novice, the first feature from writer-director Lauren Hadaway, which will debut in select theaters, digital platforms and VOD on December 17.
The festival favorite follows queer college freshman Alex Dall (Orphan‘s Isabelle Fuhrman), who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
Hadaway based the thriller on personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower. With it, she poses provocative questions about the expectations imposed on young women in America, and the psychologically damaging effects of a culture that encourages the pursuit of being “the best” no matter the cost.
Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Kate Drummond, Jonathan Cherry and Charlotte Ubben round out the cast of the film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top prize of Best U.S. Narrative Feature,...
The festival favorite follows queer college freshman Alex Dall (Orphan‘s Isabelle Fuhrman), who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
Hadaway based the thriller on personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower. With it, she poses provocative questions about the expectations imposed on young women in America, and the psychologically damaging effects of a culture that encourages the pursuit of being “the best” no matter the cost.
Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Kate Drummond, Jonathan Cherry and Charlotte Ubben round out the cast of the film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the top prize of Best U.S. Narrative Feature,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – Going both ways … in-person screenings in New York City and virtual/online for at-home enjoyment proved a success for the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. The 20th Fest announced their Jury Competition Award Winners on June 17th, with honorees that included Games and Podcasts for the first time.
The top prizes went to “The Novice,” directed by Lauren Hadaway (Best U.S. Narrative), “Brighton 4th,” directed by Levan Koguashivili (Best International Narrative) and “Ascension,” Directed by Jessica Kingdon (Best Documentary).
Best U.S. Narrative Feature for 2021 is ‘The Novice,’ directed by Lauren Hadaway
Photo credit: Tribeca Film Festival
Awards were distributed in the following feature film competition categories – U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, New Narrative Director, and the Nora Ephron Prize, honoring a woman writer or director. Awards were also given in the short film categories – Narrative, Documentary, Student Visionary and Animation. New Directors were also honored with Narrative Awards,...
The top prizes went to “The Novice,” directed by Lauren Hadaway (Best U.S. Narrative), “Brighton 4th,” directed by Levan Koguashivili (Best International Narrative) and “Ascension,” Directed by Jessica Kingdon (Best Documentary).
Best U.S. Narrative Feature for 2021 is ‘The Novice,’ directed by Lauren Hadaway
Photo credit: Tribeca Film Festival
Awards were distributed in the following feature film competition categories – U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, New Narrative Director, and the Nora Ephron Prize, honoring a woman writer or director. Awards were also given in the short film categories – Narrative, Documentary, Student Visionary and Animation. New Directors were also honored with Narrative Awards,...
- 6/20/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Tribeca Festival 2021 has announced the full list of winners for each of its competition categories. Lauren Hadaway’s “The Novice” won for narrative feature, Levan Koguashvili’s “Brighton 4th” won for international feature and Jessica Kingdon’s “Ascension” won for documentary feature.
Awards were given out for the following competition categories: U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary, short films, immersive, the Nora Ephron award and the first-ever podcast and games categories.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose as a result of Covid-19,” Cara Cusumano, festival director and vice president of programming, said in a statement. “Each of these recipients truly embody the spirit of our creative community.”
The winners of the audience awards, which are determined by audience votes throughout the festival,...
Awards were given out for the following competition categories: U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary, short films, immersive, the Nora Ephron award and the first-ever podcast and games categories.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose as a result of Covid-19,” Cara Cusumano, festival director and vice president of programming, said in a statement. “Each of these recipients truly embody the spirit of our creative community.”
The winners of the audience awards, which are determined by audience votes throughout the festival,...
- 6/17/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
The 20th annual Tribeca Festival has announced the winners in the competition categories at this year’s awards ceremony out of Spring Studios in New York City. Awards were given in the following competition categories: U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary; Short Films, Immersive, the Nora Ephron Award, and the first-ever Podcast and Games categories. For the first time ever, Italian eyewear brand Persol presented the award to the 2021 Best Actor, U.S. Narrative, recipient.
The Festival, which had the honor of welcoming back in-person audiences, concludes on June 20.
The top honors in feature films went to “The Novice,” “Brighton 4th,” and “Ascension.”
Chanel James and Taylor Garron won the Nora Ephron Award and a $25,000 prize for “As of Yet.” The award, created nine years ago, honors a female writer or director embodying the late filmmaker.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re...
The Festival, which had the honor of welcoming back in-person audiences, concludes on June 20.
The top honors in feature films went to “The Novice,” “Brighton 4th,” and “Ascension.”
Chanel James and Taylor Garron won the Nora Ephron Award and a $25,000 prize for “As of Yet.” The award, created nine years ago, honors a female writer or director embodying the late filmmaker.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re...
- 6/17/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
These days, as you’ll hear from everyone from Steven Soderbergh to Jim Cummings, shooting a movie on your smartphone is a viable — and practical — option for filmmakers. It’s no wonder why: the equipment is readily available, highly mobile, and straightforward to use.
Recently, filmmakers Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler (who direct under the moniker Similar but Different with production company division7) took the step of directing a commercial shoot entirely on smartphones. Because of current social distancing regulations, the duo was forced to innovate. “With the new constraints of remote shooting, we needed a strategy that would mimic our usual onset experience and equipment that would create a cinematic feel,” said Girdwood.
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Recently, filmmakers Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler (who direct under the moniker Similar but Different with production company division7) took the step of directing a commercial shoot entirely on smartphones. Because of current social distancing regulations, the duo was forced to innovate. “With the new constraints of remote shooting, we needed a strategy that would mimic our usual onset experience and equipment that would create a cinematic feel,” said Girdwood.
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IndieWire talked to the...
- 4/22/2020
- by Natalia Winkelman
- Indiewire
Stars: Julia Vally, Todd Sheets, Fabiana Formica, Kate Durocher, Dilynn Fawn Harvey, Jensen Jacobs, Renee Galarza, Jay Sosnicki, Antwoine Steele, Todd Martin, Kristen Adams, Thomas Kindler, Billy Nicholson, Eve Smith, Mike Gordon | Written by Anthony Catanese, Amanda Payton, Tim Ritter, Todd Sheets, Brad Sykes, Josephina Sykes | Directed by Anthony Catanese, Amanda Payton, Tim Ritter, Todd Sheets, Brad Sykes
I’m a longtime fan of horror anthology films. I think it goes back to my love of short fiction, something I still really love to this day, and being able to get a snapshot of a story, a quick, often deliberate, sometimes hectic, slice of the chosen genre. Horror is a genre I’ve had a extended love affair with, and so mixing those two things together is a big plus for me. Released by Wild Eye Releasing, Hi-Death brings five new stories with it, each one different in tone, style and,...
I’m a longtime fan of horror anthology films. I think it goes back to my love of short fiction, something I still really love to this day, and being able to get a snapshot of a story, a quick, often deliberate, sometimes hectic, slice of the chosen genre. Horror is a genre I’ve had a extended love affair with, and so mixing those two things together is a big plus for me. Released by Wild Eye Releasing, Hi-Death brings five new stories with it, each one different in tone, style and,...
- 6/12/2019
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
The Lower East Side Film Festival is only two days away from its 9th annual launch! This year's festival promises an interesting lineup of films, including Omri Dorani's This is Our Home. Also in today's Horror Highlights: the digital and limited edition VHS release of Hi-Death, the trailer for Come, Said the Night, which will make its Southern California premiere at Dances with Films, as well as a Trust Me teaser trailer plus West Coast festival premiere details.
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Hi-Death Digital, Disc, and Limited Edition VHS Release Details: "Wild Eye Releasing will release Nightfall Pictures’ horror anthology Hi-death on disc, digital and limited edition VHS on June 10.
From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror.
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Hi-Death Digital, Disc, and Limited Edition VHS Release Details: "Wild Eye Releasing will release Nightfall Pictures’ horror anthology Hi-death on disc, digital and limited edition VHS on June 10.
From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror.
- 6/4/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Available to play for only two weeks — the Ghostbusters live event for PikPok's Into the Dead 2 is going on right now. Continue reading for more details. Also in today's highlights: Hi-Death trailer and poster released, Streetwalkers first production details, and Daughters of Dismay teaser trailer revealed.
Two-Week Only Ghostbusters Live Event for Into the Dead 2: "Leading games publisher PikPok today announced an all-new Ghostbusters live event for the hit videogame Into the Dead 2 will be coming to the App Store and Google Play on February 21, 2019 (Est). An officially licensed event developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps, the event will feature the beloved characters of the original Ghostbusters movies and will be available for the limited time of two weeks only.
The Ghostbusters event in Into the Dead 2 is the most ambitious event yet for the game, and for the first time will take place...
Two-Week Only Ghostbusters Live Event for Into the Dead 2: "Leading games publisher PikPok today announced an all-new Ghostbusters live event for the hit videogame Into the Dead 2 will be coming to the App Store and Google Play on February 21, 2019 (Est). An officially licensed event developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Ghost Corps, the event will feature the beloved characters of the original Ghostbusters movies and will be available for the limited time of two weeks only.
The Ghostbusters event in Into the Dead 2 is the most ambitious event yet for the game, and for the first time will take place...
- 2/27/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Terror comes into focus this summer with the all-new horror anthology Hi-Death. Just when you thought it was safe to watch your favorite horror movies in 4K, now you will be consumed by the horror of High-Def in ways you didn't even think were possible.
Horror fans will be celebrating the news that Hi-Death, a new horror anthology from horror veterans and emerging filmmakers, has been acquired by Wild Eye Releasing through release in June! The new trailer and jaw-dropping poster (which is probably better than the movie itself) are here for horror fans of all Defs to enjoy. Wild Eye Releasing has acquired Nightfall Pictures' horror anthology Hi-Death, scheduling it for a June release.
From the makers of Hi-8 comes five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of old and new horror filmmakers alike. When two young women take the Terror Tour through the underbelly of Hollywood, they...
Horror fans will be celebrating the news that Hi-Death, a new horror anthology from horror veterans and emerging filmmakers, has been acquired by Wild Eye Releasing through release in June! The new trailer and jaw-dropping poster (which is probably better than the movie itself) are here for horror fans of all Defs to enjoy. Wild Eye Releasing has acquired Nightfall Pictures' horror anthology Hi-Death, scheduling it for a June release.
From the makers of Hi-8 comes five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of old and new horror filmmakers alike. When two young women take the Terror Tour through the underbelly of Hollywood, they...
- 2/26/2019
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Synopsis: Leatherface and his demented family terrorize two couples on the way home from their prom. Review: While I love the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974, I must admit that I thought all the films that followed it in the series were quite lousy. The second one was just way too goofy and …
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- 12/18/2018
- by Todd Martin
- Horror News
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