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Exclusive: Cleopatra Entertainment, the film division of Cleopatra Records, founded by Brian Perera, has joined forces with Sandaled Kid Productions, led by director James Cullen Bressack, to finance, produce, and distribute a slate of 12 micro-budget feature-length genre films.

Cleopatra Entertainment will provide full financing for the twelve features, while Sandaled Kid Productions will curate the slate and oversee production. The first film in the slate is said to be in pre-production and will be announced soon.

Sandaled Kid Productions was founded in 2020 by James Cullen Bressack, whose credits include Darkness Of Man, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Hot Seat (pictured), featuring Mel Gibson and Kevin Dillon, and Fortress, starring Bruce Willis.

Cleopatra Entertainment’s releases include low-budget genre films The Turned Us Into Killers, The Long Night, Frost, and Blood And Snow.

James Cullen Bressack said: “I am absolutely thrilled to collaborate once more with Cleopatra Entertainment, a powerhouse with whom...

As he came to the forced end of his career, Bruce Willis starred in more than 20 straight-to-dvd movies that, at the time of their release, were panned by critics and saw the actor temporarily being given his own Razzie award category. Many of those movies were seen in a different light following the revelation of Willis’ dementia diagnosis, and two of them are now streaming on Hulu for fans to evaluate for themselves.

Fortress and its sequel, Fortress: Sniper's Eye, were released in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Willis plays Robert Michaels, a former U.S. intelligence officer now living in a top-secret resort away from the world and his life of danger. That is until his estranged son Paul (Jesse Metcalfe) tracks him down, bringing with him a figure from Robert’s past, and they end up fighting for survival inside the high-tech bunker known as the fortress.

Fortress did receive a limited theatrical release,...

Even though the X-Men characters have been a gradual addition to Marvel Studios’ Cinematic Universe since Disney acquired Fox back in 2019, the possibility of seeing a mutant-led movie in the MCU seems to grow with each new film the production company releases. Recently, the mutants have made cameos in several Marvel films and TV […]

Marvel Studios Reportedly Eyes Hunter Schafer For a Popular X-Men Character Written by Caryn Ganess for Fortress of Solitude...

As January wraps up, Hulu is keeping the momentum going with an impressive lineup of new titles next month. Whether you’re into movies, TV shows, or both, there’s plenty to keep you entertained throughout February.

Hulu is starting strong with over 60 new titles arriving on February 1 alone. Some standout additions include Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2, as well as all four seasons of the classic ’90s drama New York Undercover.

Reality TV fans will also have something to look forward to with the season six premiere of The Kardashians.

But as exciting as the new arrivals are, there’s always the bittersweet reality that some beloved titles are leaving. In February, Hulu will only be removing movies, so TV lovers can breathe easy. However, the list of departing films includes some good titles, like Titane (2021) and Spencer (2021), which earned Kristen Stewart an Oscar nomination.

Over the 2024 holiday season, I did a marathon of the early Zack Snyder Dceu movies, and that experience left me with nine big takeaways. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, but with the upcoming soft […]

I Did A Zack Snyder Dceu Marathon Over The Holidays – Here Are The 9 Biggest Takeaways Written by Brad Curran for Fortress of Solitude...

We all have our favourite actors—stars whose filmographies we could devour like an all-you-can-eat buffet. However, according to Letterboxd (the internet’s favorite movie-tracking app), in 2024, two stars captivated audiences way more than the rest: the human meme machine, Willem Dafoe, and Hollywood’s reigning heartthrob, Timothée Chalamet. One has a rubber face that could launch […]

Letterboxd’s Year in Review Crowns Two Actors As 2024’s Best Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios have released the first poster for James Gunn's Superman. A teaser was also shared on their social media accounts, announcing that the official teaser trailer for the first DC Universe movie would be released on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 a.m. Pst.

The motion poster shows David Corenswet's Superman flying upwards, with the tagline reading, "Look Up." The motion poster is accompanied by a reimagined version of John Williams' classic theme from the 1978 Superman movie, seemingly confirming that this will also be the theme of Corenswet's Man of Steel. As for the teaser to the teaser trailer, not much is shown except for the Superman shield, the family crest of the House of El, which is shown carved into some steel. The only auditory clue given is the wind blowing, hinting that this could be the Dcu's Fortress of Solitude. Check out the poster and teaser below.

Considering how influential Back to the Future has been for sci-fi, it’s incredible to hear that there’s not been any form of legacy sequel or remake in the works for a while. Fortunately for us fans, DeLorean Labs just gave us one of the best Christmas presents in years. It might be nine years late, […]

Christopher Lloyd Returns as Doc Brown, But Not in Back to the Future Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

Max’s release of Creature Commandos heralds the official start of Peter Safran and James Gunn’s DC Universe. The animated series features Kingdom star Frank Grillo voicing the leader of the squadron, Rick Flag Sr., while there are plans for the character to return in live action in both Superman and Peacemaker Season 2. Yet, here’s […]

The Dcu Is Misusing Frank Grillo As Rick Flag Sr. In the Same Way as the MCU Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...

Nowadays, a lot of sitcoms aren’t funny. They often feel as if they’re written by committee, and there’s a distinct lack of soul to it. But Kim’s Convenience was the exception to the rule. The Heart of Kim’s Convenience Set in Toronto, it’s the story of a Korean immigrant family who run a convenience store in Moss Park. But that’s […]

Kim’s Convenience: The Sitcom That Closed Shop Way Too Soon Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...

Dragon Ball's Red Ribbon Army Saga has been the perfect way to heighten Gokus struggles and raise the stakes. Its incredible to see how fulfilling these episodes have been, despite the abundance of filler thats kicked off this new story arc. Goku has already faced off against enemies old and new, reflecting just how much he has grown in a short period of time.

Dragon Ball Episode 32, The Flying Fortress Vanished! brings closure to the animes recent two-parter that reunites Goku and Chi-Chi for an adventure thats as chaotic as it is romantic. Despite being filler, Episode 32 stays true to Dragon Balls characters and tone. The anime expands on Akira Toriyama's worldbuilding in rich ways the manga never did.

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Attack on Titan is an extremely recognizable world with how much emphasis Hajime Isayama put on laying out its foundation. From the three walls that protected humanity for years to Eren’s impulse to save the world, fans can easily tell different elements from Attack on Titan from a distance.

This scene from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress closely resembles the Titan’s first assault on Shiganshina | Credits: Studio Wit

This is why fans were quick to notice how Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress resembled Aot in numerous ways. Even though the effort can be appreciated with the initial storyline in Kabaneri, the final result was simply disappointing. Moreover, it takes every plotline too far, making it seem like a mockery of what Aot represents.

The Resemblance Between Attack on Titan and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is Uncanny

To start off we have the Kabane, who are zombie-like creatures,...

Let’s face it: The Penguin is the best piece of comic book media we’ve had in a long while. The series is just the shot in the arm DC needed, now that Warner Bros. is reinventing their cinematic universes – and undeniable proof that Matt Reeves was definitely the right guy to helm a darker […]

The Penguin’s Finale: Is Vic Really Dead or Is This a Heartbreaking Lie? Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

When it comes to iconic cars in films and TV shows, some stand out: Kitt, the Batmobile, the A-Team van, the time-travelling DeLorean… and, if you noticed all the Easter eggs in Ready Player One, the 1958 Plymouth Fury known as Christine. That car was a death trap on wheels, but not because of bad handling […]

One Good Reason To Watch John Carpenter’s Christine This Halloween Written by Rick Austin for Fortress of Solitude...

To celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie trailer last month, we’ve partnered with Lego to give readers a chance at winning the awesome Lego Minecraft Sky Tower set. What is the Film About? “A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, […]

Christmas Came Early – Win a Lego Minecraft Sky Tower Set Written by Evan Saunders for Fortress of Solitude...

Oh, how James Cameron‘s Terminator franchise has fallen! At one point, Terminator 2: Judgment Day was considered one of the best films of all time, breaking box office records and garnering accolades aplenty. In 2019, the latest instalment in the series, Terminator: Dark Fate, lost the studios involved an estimated $130 million. It’s looking likely […]

Can The Rock Save The Terminator Franchise? We Think So Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...

Quick Links Is Rise of the Titans the Next Transformers Movie? Why Is the Continuity of the Transformers Movies So Confusing?

The Transformers movie franchise has been a regular in theaters since 2007, with the newest entry in the series now being released. This is Transformers One, an animated movie that showcases the early days of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Though this is the main movie on the horizon for the robots in disguise, there's another project that many fans seem to think is also coming down the pipeline.

Transformers 8: Rise of the Titans seems to suggest that a sequel involving some of the biggest Transformers in the franchise is being made. In reality, the possibility of Transformers 8 being a real project is the furthest thing from the truth, especially given the current state of the franchise.

Is Rise of the Titans the Next Transformers Movie? Transformers One is the...

Some great actors shine just a little bit brighter than your everyday Hollywood celebrity, and that’s a fact. Knowing full well that this list is as subjective as they come, we’ve compiled a listing of the 34 actors who we believe are among the best artists ever to grace the silver screen. 34. Tom Cruise […]

The Top 34 Best Actors Of All Time Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

There can only be one Jackie Chan. The legendary actor/filmmaker/martial artist is known for his unique style of fight choreography that blended action with comedy. Choreographing his own fights, performing them, and directing them, Chan became a global star when he conquered Hollywood in the ‘90s.

Before he broke into English-language films with Rumble in the Bronx, Jackie Chan attempted to expand his horizons in Hollywood with The Big Brawl. Laying the foundations for his now-iconic style of choreography, the actor demonstrated how he threw realistic punches in an interview. The realistic fake-outs seem straight out of WWE’s playbook.

Jackie Chan Demonstrated How To Throw Realistic Punches Without Hurting The Opponent Jackie Chan in The Big Brawl | Credits: Warner Bros.

Jackie Chan is known for his perfect blend of comedy and martial arts. Straying away from his predecessors like Bruce Lee, who depicted a serious and disciplined approach to martial arts,...

Like many other films based on video games, Warcraft ended up being a bit of a disappoint to gaming fans. Furthermore, if you were to watch the movie without knowing anything about the series, you’d have a terrible time trying to make heads or tails of the motivations for the many races in Azeroth. Of […]

Travis Fimmel’s Warcraft 2 Movie Still Has A Fighting Chance Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

It’s joyful to think that we’re living in an era of multiple Spider-Men on screen. Whether you’re a fan of Sam Raimi’s Web-Head, Marc Webb’s Amazing Spider-Man, or Jon Watts‘ MCU Spidey, there’s a hero for each and every one of us to get behind. Though, it does beg the question: Who’s the most powerful Spider-Man of […]

Miles Morales is Clearly the Most Powerful Spider-Man – And It’s Not Even Close Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...

In 1987, The Cannon Group did the unthinkable: they brought He-Man to the big screen. The cartoon – mostly a cleverly disguised toy commercial – dominated pop culture for kids and toy collectors during the 80s, so a live-action film made perfect sense. Since then, fans of the Masters of the Universe brand have longed […]

Why the Live-Action He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Movie Keeps Failing Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

As short-lived as it might have been, the Snyderverse left an indelible mark in the hearts of millions of DC fans. It was the closest we ever got to a fully realized DC Multiverse on the same scale as Marvel – as flawed as it was. It also gave us some of the most undeniably […]

Ben Affleck’s Batman Was More Powerful Than Every Other Batman Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Time Bandits season 1.

Time Bandits season 1 ended with a cliffhanger setting up a potential season 2 with new missions for Kevin and the time bandits. Changes to the movie ending were revealed in the final episodes, including a missing time map and a surprising twist with Susan being alive. Kevin's plan to trick Pure Evil and the offer from Supreme Being hint at potential storylines for a second season of Time Bandits.

Time Bandits season 1 featured a cliffhanger ending that could potentially set up a second season, with a new mission for Kevin and the others. Creators Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi have revealed they are working on plans for Time Bandits season 2, but theres no news yet on whether the Apple TV+ show will be renewed. The adaptation of the 1981 fantasy adventure movie took the original premise and expanded upon it across 10 episodes.

Some...

The first season of Time Bandits has come to an end. Things began with the titular thieves – Penelope, Alto, Widgit, Bittelig, and Judy – stealing the map that allowed its owner to travel through time from the Supreme Being because they were too tired of being bullied by him. Their adventures brought them to Kevin’s house, and he became a part of the gang because of his love for history. But when Kevin’s actions caused his parents to be turned into coal by Fianna, i.e. Pure Evil’s hired assassin, the kid spent the rest of the show trying to get to the point in his timeline where his parents were about to be attacked. Since Widgit took a lot of time to figure out how the map worked, the bandits ended up at various historical junctures and influenced them in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. But when one...

Zack Snyder’s fans have advocated for his planned Justice League sequels in several ways, including selling the rights to them to another studio or streamer (we’ve all seen the #SellSnyderVerseToNetflix cries on social media), and recent developments within Warner Bros. Discovery are making that look like a fantastic idea. The Snyder Cut Following the historic […]

Suddenly, #SellSnyderVerseToNetflix Is Looking Like A Great Idea! Written by Brad Curran for Fortress of Solitude...

The Fate/Grand Order mobile game is summoning new storylines and events starting soon on the Japanese server. To get players hyped, the game has collaborated with Wit Studio to release two new animated promos! The studio behind series ranging from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress to My Deer Friend Nokotan serves up this pair of super-short trailers, featuring key Servants from the game. The first advertises the new summer event titled Bb Presents☆Celeb Summer Experience! ~Dubai Counterattack~ Related: Fate/stay night Remastered Dated, Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered Announced The second promo advertises Archetype Inception , which pulls double duty as both the second half of the summer event and the third chapter of the current story arc: Related: A Brief History of the Fate Series Crunchyroll streams multiple installments of the Fate/Grand Order anime, including First Order , Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia , and Moonlight/Lostroom . Source: Fate/Grand Order YouTube Channel...

Netflix is all set to add The First Slam Dunk anime film to its platform, as revealed by its official X account. The film will be available for streaming in 75 countries, including the United States, starting on Aug 25, 2024.

According to Netflix, the decision to bring The First Slam Dunk to the platform is part of the streaming giant’s ongoing efforts to expand its anime offerings for its global audience.

In Japan, the film already started streaming exclusively on the platform on June 10.

The First Slam Dunk movie released in Japanese theatres on Dec 3, 2022.

The opening theme song was performed by The Birthday, while 10-feet performed the ending theme song “Zero Sensation”.

The First Slam Dunk movie was directed and scripted by Mangaka Takahiko Inoue himself at Toei Animation.

Among the listed staff members are character designer/animation director Yasuyuki Ebara (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress) and technical directors Katsuhiko Kitada (Attack on Titan episodes,...

It’s been 16 years since Jumper, which had an incredible cast that included Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, AnnaSophia Robb, Max Thieriot, Kristen Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Rooker, and Diane Lane, was released. Is it time for a sequel, or is it too late for Jumper 2? Jumper Was Ahead Of Its Time […]

Jumper 2: Hayden Christensen’s Sci-Fi Hit Deserves A Sequel Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1!

Jay Nakamura's phasing powers have a major weakness: he needs to be tangible to stand on the ground. Jay's intangibility makes him nearly invincible, but Amanda Waller exploits this weakness to take him down. The Suicide Squad uses a similar approach as Batman did with Reverse-Flash to defeat Jay in Absolute Power: Ground Zero.

While Superman's boyfriend, Jay Nakamura, is seemingly invincible due to his phasing powers, the Suicide Squad quickly picks out his one weakness. As Amanda Waller's forces march towards the Absolute Power event, she's begun taking everyone off the board who might pose a threat to her including Jay.

Jay Nakamura is caught running through the jungles of Gamorra after Amanda Waller's army takes over in the preview for Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 by Nicole Maines, Mark Waid, and Skylar Patridge. With Jay Nakamura's mother, the president of Gamorra,...

With the start of the new year, we can look forward to the start of a new cinematic universe based on DC characters – Dcu. And while Dceu ended its run with a somewhat successful ‘Aquman and the Lost Kingdom, ‘ the fact still remains that the majority of the movies have flopped. This is why Gunn and Safran were called in to take over the reins of the newly rebooted Dcu, and they have plenty of projects on their release calendar, but none is as talked about as ‘Superman,’ a true beginning of Dcu despite the fact that ‘Creature commandos’ are releasing first.

Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ has begun principal photography on February 29th which is, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday. Gunn was also asked on the same thread regarding the inspiration for Superman’s suit which we’ve gotten a sneak...

Sheldon's hoarding habit was hinted at years before it was revealed, showing his struggle to let go of the past. Sheldon's character growth on The Big Bang Theory was highlighted by his increased sensitivity and gratitude towards his friends. Sheldon's mother also struggled with hoarding, indicating how his upbringing may have influenced his own habits.

While The Big Bag Theory eventually revealed that Sheldon had a secret problem he tried to hide, this sad twist was foreshadowed more than two years earlier. Like most sitcom stars, The Big Bang Theory’s main characters changed and grew as the show progressed; Howard, for instance, was a sleazy creep in the show's early seasons, but he went on to become a surprisingly sweet, supportive partner. Similarly, Penny’s initially thin characterization was fleshed out as viewers got an idea of her personality outside of Leonard’s instant infatuation with her. Of course,...

Flak, a devastating anti-aircraft weapon used by the Nazis, is a central focus in Masters of the Air, showcasing its deadly power and impact in World War II. The genuine camaraderie between the airmen in the show endears them to audiences and adds depth to the intense dogfights and explosions. While the depiction of flak in the show is accurate and faithful to the real-life experience, the Allies' initial underestimation of its effectiveness differs from historical accounts.

Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for Masters of the Air.

In the Apple TV+ show, Masters of the Air, a particularly dangerous weapon known as "flak" is utilized by the Nazis to devastating effect in many of the war drama's most intense dogfight scenes. Although Masters of the Air isn't quite as good as Band of Brothers, the show excels in depicting the brutality of war while also fleshing out its characters.

Get ready for one of the biggest electronic music concerts of the year.

Illenium, whose real name is Nicholas Miller, is preparing for a concert series in Las Vegas.

The celebration concerts will be held in Las Vegas on February 10 & 12; March 9, 22 and 30; April 5 and 13; May 16, 18, 24, 25 and 31; and, June 8, 15, 22 and 29.

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On January 24, Illenium partnered with End Overdose to raise funds for overdose prevention.

“With the third Trilogy coming up I’ve been reflecting on all the things that had to go right in my life to make this possible – least of all escaping an addiction to opioids,” Illenium wrote in his Instagram post. “I’m grateful every day that I was given the opportunity for a second chance and to be in a position where I can help others have that second chance as well.”

Illenium added that End Overdose will be present at his Trilogy shows to anyone interested.

Christopher Reeve's portrayal of Superman defined the character for the big screen with memorable moments that still hold up after 35 years. The Fortress of Solitude, revealed with impressive special effects and a physical set, defined Superman's extraterrestrial origins and remains iconic. The lighter tone of Reeve's Superman, showcased through humor and one-liners, demonstrates Superman's virtue and adds to the character's charm.

It has been over 35 years since Christopher Reeve last donned the iconic red and blue getup of Superman, and despite being one of the first iterations of Superman in film, way before the Dcu, there are still plenty of moments that hold up to this day. Christopher Reeve is lauded as a legend in the industry primarily for his tenure as Superman, with a career that, through no fault of his own, was slightly marred by the final two movies he appeared in. Even then, his entire...

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When it comes to Halloween, few people do it up — and do it as well — as Rande Gerber, the co-founder of Casamigos Tequila and host of the annual Casamigos Halloween Party. Previous editions of the costume party have drawn stars as varied as Dave Grohl, Harry Styles, Trevor Noah and Megan Fox, not to mention Casamigos’ other co-founder George Clooney, and this year’s edition — taking place in...

Jean-Claude Van Damme reveals details of a possible fight with Steven Seagal in Las Vegas, but Seagal didn't take the offer. Van Damme believes that if a fight with Seagal happened, he would run faster and tire Seagal out before coming back to fight. The rivalry between Van Damme and Seagal began when Seagal questioned Van Damme's martial arts skills, and Van Damme challenged him to a fight at a party hosted by Sylvester Stallone.

Action movie icon Jean-Claude Van Damme reveals that there was once a discussion about pitting him against fellow action star and long-time rival Steven Seagal in Las Vegas. Speaking with The Telegraph, Van Damme began diplomatically when discussing Seagal and their rivalry, before revealing that the former head of Sony Pictures, Peter Guber, had once suggested a Van Damme versus Seagal fight at The Mirage. With the stars receiving $20 million apiece.

“The first movie I saw of his,...

The Star Wars galaxy is a richly populated realm filled with countless stories. Beyond the well-known tales of the Skywalker Saga and the multiple recent Star Wars series streaming on Disney+, peripheral media from both Star Wars Legends and the new Disney-era canon has granted almost every character to ever appear in the franchise their own history and their own role in the galaxy.

The Star Wars prequel trilogy depicted the Jedi Order at the height of its power, showing audiences a new vision of the galaxy at a time when it was filled with Jedi. While many of these Jedi only appeared as background characters in the prequels or as brief supporting characters on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, they all had their own value and their own stories to add to the legends of the Jedi Order. Many of Star Wars' most obscure Jedi have still managed to capture fans' hearts.

The Story: In a dystopian, ultra-futuristic 2017 (!) the population is kept under control by a strict one child per couple rule. With abortion now illegal, parents who violate this rule are imprisoned for life, while their children become the property of the Men-Tel Corporation. Enter John (Christopher Lambert) and Karen (Loryn Locklin) Brennick, whose first child died and are now pregnant with their second. Caught at the border as they try to escape into Canada, the two are sent to an underground super-max prison run by the genetically altered Poe (Kurtwood Smith), who has designs on Karen, while John plots an escape.

The Players: Starring: Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, Kurtwood Smith, Clifton Collins, Jr., Vernon Wells, Lincoln Kilpatrick, and Jeffrey Combs. Directed by Stuart Gordon.

“…it was Arnold Schwarzenegger that got me the job and it was because of Re-Animator. We used Arnold’s body-double in Re-Animator. The first reanimated corpse...

Bruce Willis is on the lookout in the first look photo for Fortress, an action thriller set in a top-secret resort for retired U.S. intelligence officers.

The story take place when a group of criminals led by Balzary (Chad Michael Murray) breach the resort compound, hellbent on revenge on Robert (Willis), forcing the retired officer and his son (Jesse Metcalfe) to save the day. James Cullen Bressack (Blood Craft, Beyond the Law) directed from a script by Alan Horsnail.

Randall Emmett and George Furla produced the feature, their latest team-up with the action hero having worked together on a number of projects ...

Further new openers include ‘Our Ladies’, ‘The Nest’.

Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.

Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.

The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...

Further new openers include ‘Our Ladies’, ‘The Nest’.

Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.

Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.

The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...

The film is a Belgian-Italian-Dutch-Bulgarian-Armenian co-production.

US actor Geraldine Chaplin and the Netherlands’ Jonas Smulders have joined the cast of US-Belgian filmmaker Jessica Woodworth’s drama Fortress.

Filming on the drama got underway this week in Sicily, and will run until October 5.

Woodworth has written the screenplay for the film, adapted from Dino Buzzati’s 1940 Italian novel The Tartar Steppe. It is about a young solder, hungry for battle, who embeds himself in an isolated fort where men wait in vain for an enemy to strike.

Woodworth is also producing with Peter Brosens for Belgium’s Bo Films and Krater Films.

"This is their story." ScreenDaily has released an early festival promo trailer for a film premiering at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in the Director' Fortnight sidebar section. This Iraq-Italy-Kuwait co-production is a film about an Iraqi refugee chased through the wilderness by "migrant hunters" on a border in Europe. Adam Ali stars as Kamal, a migrant trying to get to Europe. At the border between Turkey and Bulgaria, local mercenaries are ruthlessly hunting down migrants. Alone in the forest, Kamal has three days to escape. The cast includes Svetlana Yantcheva, Pietro Ciciriello, Gassid Mohammed, Mohamed Zouaoui, and Erfan Rashid. My first impression is that this looks like that jaw-dropping Holocaust film Son of Saul, but for refugees trying to make it safely into Europe. I definitely need to watch this - it looks intense as hell. Here's the first promo trailer for Haider Rashid's Europa, direct from YouTube (via...

The first reviews for director Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat reboot are in, and it sounds like fans can confidently begin the celebrations. While Mortal Kombat does not release in the United States until April 23, it has already premiered internationally in several territories, with the general consensus being that the movie is not only a worthy adaptation of the video game, but also a gleefully violent thrill-ride.

Kervyn Cloete, Critical Hit left the theater wanting more, finding Mortal Kombat a solid foundation for a long-running live action franchise.

"For every step backward it takes, Mortal Kombat then promptly flying-bicycle kicks its way forward again to the point where I walked out of the cinema not just thoroughly entertained, but actually all-in on the next chapter teased in its closing moments. With just a $50 million reported price tag, the film won't need to do much to break even and guarantee a sequel,...

Milcho Manchevski, Pablo Berger.

Co-productions from French director Michel Hazanavicius and Belgian filmmaking duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne are among 24 selected for funding in the latest Eurimages round.

Hazanavicius, whose 2011 title The Artist which won five Oscars including best picture and director, receives €470,000 towards Franco-Belgian animation The Most Precious Of Cargoes.

Adapted from a 2019 novel by French writer Jean-Claude Grumberg, the animated film is set during the Second World War, when a Jewish father throws one of his twins from the train to Auschwitz in a desperate attempt to save him. The boy is then discovered by a childless Polish couple.

New films from Vincent Bal, Koen Mortier and Caroline Strubbe among 47 films at virtual showcase.

A new drama from Cannes award-winner Lukas Dhont (Girl) and a film produced in lockdown by Milo Rau are among 47 projects to be showcased at Re>Connext, the annual film and TV showcase run by Flanders Image.

The event, which serves as an export platform for film and TV drama made in Flanders, will run online from October 5-31 after the physical showcase was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Usually taking place over three days under the banner Connext, the virtual edition has been...

This Supergirl review contains spoilers for Season 5, Episode 18.

Knowing that this season came to an end three episodes before it was meant to, it’s honestly so difficult to judge the final episodes of Supergirl Season 5. Presumably, any resolutions we see in next week’s makeshift finale will, of necessity, not be terribly satisfying. There are plenty of overarching problems in Season 5 that are worth discussing: the fact that the Leviathan story has been a dud from jump, that the show let Lex Luthor take over a story that should have focused on Lena, and the season’s general abandonment of the “dangers of technology” theme it initially promised to tackle this season.

It’s a macro problem that’s apparent in this week’s episode as well, as “The Missing Link” is a largely workmanlike hour that seems more concerned with moving pieces into place for what’s still...

While I wasn't much of a fan of B. Luciano Barsuglia’s Zombie Farm, Impact Event is the kind of apocalyptic horror movie that might be fun to catch on DVD or VOD.

From the award-winning director of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, and featuring horror icons Michael Berryman and Vernon Wells, prep for an Impact Event this April!

After a meteor causes a global apocalypse, a small group of survivors takes refuge in an abandoned funhouse and must fight off cannibalistic killers.

Starring Margaret...

Wild Eye Releasing released B. Luciano Barsuglia’s Impact Event, an apocalyptic fun house horror flick, on DVD and VOD last week. In case you have not checked it out yet ScreenAnarchy has been given an exclusive clip to share with you this morning. Check it out below, along with the trailer and a selection of stills. From the award-winning director of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, and featuring horror icons Michael Berryman and Vernon Wells, prep for an Impact Event this April! After a meteor causes a global apocalypse, a small group of survivors takes refuge in an abandoned funhouse and must fight off cannibalistic killers. Starring Margaret O’Brien (Halloween...

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