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Why Tokyo International Film Festival Is Putting The Focus On Women’s Empowerment

Theres still a long way to go, but this is a meaningful step in the right direction. Remarkably the issues raised then still resonate today, she says. The film documents rare interviews with women who have struggled to make films in such conditions, Kondo says. Montages Of A Modern MotherhoodTokyo International Film Festival Smaller studios should follow suit, and play their part in closing the gender gap in the film industry....

Zach Braff Sets ‘Garden State’ 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert With Soundtrack Artists

After 20 years,Zach Braffis bringing the sounds ofGarden Stateto the Golden State. Tickets are now available onTicketmaster. Well, its happening! Natalie Portman and Zach Braff in ‘Garden State’ (2004). (c)Fox Searchlight/Courtesy Everett Collection (L-R) Peter Sarsgaard, Natalie Portman and Zach Braff in ‘Garden State’Everett

‘100 Years Of Solitude’ Images Give A Peek Into Netflix’s Upcoming Adaptation Of The Gabriel García Márquez Classic

The adaptation will be split across two eight-episode seasons and the firstwill launchon Dec. 11. The multi-generational tale follows the Buendia family and the founding of the mythical town of Macondo. The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia. Claudio Cataño as Aureliano in ‘100 Years of Solitude’Mauro González, Netflix TheNetflixproject has been sanctioned by the family of the author. 100 Years of Solitudeis one of several huge launches for Netflixs Lat-Am division....

‘Abbott Elementary’ & ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Casts Fully Unite In Crossover Photo

Brunson previously detailed how the really exciting crossover came to be as she appeared last week onJimmy Kimmel Live. I was screaming at my TV. And then we kind of connected over that. ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ stars Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day join ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti, Tyler James Williams and creator Quinta Brunson on the set of an upcoming crossover episode....

‘Agatha All Along’ Showrunner Talks Billy’s Backstory, Evan Peters’ MCU Return & What’s To Come On The Witches Road

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details from the sixth episode of Marvel StudiosAgatha All Along. It also confirmed Billys own deep, dark suspicions as well. Watch on Deadline Its only then that he fully understands the Billy Maximoff piece and embraces it. Agatha All AlongChuck Zlotnick Am I capable of good things or really terrible things? After all, Billy still wants to find his brother. Schaeffer spoke with Deadline about the implications of Episode 6 and whats still to come down the Witches Road....

‘Brothers’ Review: Josh Brolin And Peter Dinklage Play Fraternal Twins (!) In Raucous And Hilarious Action Comedy

In its own whacked-out way this is a movie about family. I kid you not. This was made possible by his crooked judge father (M. Emmet Walsh, in his final role). (L-R) Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin in ‘Brothers’Amazon MGM Studios This movie isMad Mad Mad Mad Worldon steroids. The screenplay is by Macon Blain with story by Etan Cohen. It is nice to see both Brolin and Dinklage try on different personas here and go for broke....

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ Poster Unveiled As Blumhouse Shows Wares At NYCC

Universals marketing machine harnessed that to sell to theFreddyfaithful. Matthew Lillard, Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio and Elizabeth Lail star. Five Nights at Freddys 2opens on December 5 next year. (L-R) Jason Blum, Mike Flanagan and Allison Williams onstage FridayCraig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPop While typically a dead zone at the box office post-Thanksgiving, a movie like this could defy expectations. The biggest opening for a movie during the post-Black Friday frame is Tom CruisesThe Last Samuraiwith $24....

‘Fumettibrutti / Uglycomics’: Graphic Novel Trilogy About Transgender Experience In Works At Italy’s Bim Produzione — MIA Market

Fumettibrutti is the professional name of cartoonist and activist Josephine Yole Signorelli. The eight-episode first series will include live-action scenes and others animated in the style of the trilogy. The journey taken is not only about finding the identity through gender, but also becoming a great artist. Riccardo Russo pitched ‘Fumettibrutti’ at MIA Market this weekMIA Yole gradually became like a manifesto for the new generation around gender and LGBT+, said Russo....

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ Off To Strong Start With 6.6M Viewers To Top Thursday; ‘Matlock’ Remains Solid In Time Slot Debut

In its time period premiere, the legal drama starring Kathy Bates drew 6.383M viewers. Georgie & Mandys First Marriagealso ranked as the No. Versus the Season 6 debut (6.879M), the sequels premiere was on par. ‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’CBS The cast also includes Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Dougie Baldwin, and Jessie Prez. Series creators Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland serve as executive producers. Mark Cendrowski directed and executive produced the first episode....

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ Premiere: Co-Creator Steve Holland Explains The Tango, Return Of Meemaw & That Rocking Trailer

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details from the premiere ofGeorgie & Mandys First Marriageon CBS. It was a chance to spend time with these characters and hopefully remember why we love them. DEADLINE:So basically, did this pick up days after theYoung Sheldonfinale? Steve Holland; ‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’Warner Bros TV HOLLAND:I would say probably a month or two after the finale. DEADLINE:Why the tango in the title sequence? HOLLAND: We wanted something that would be interesting and unique to the show....

‘Ghosts’ Season 4 Premiere Reveals What Happened To Isaac After Patience Kidnapped Him

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details from the Season 4 premiere ofCBSGhosts. Good news,Ghostsfans. Isaac Higgintoot is alive! The Season 4 premiere of ‘Ghosts’CBS Or, well, you know what we mean. Both disappeared and thats where things pick up in the Season 4 premiere. Its not as if Patience is all bad, though. Its the thought that counts, right? What could go wrong? The episode also gives a glimpse at Patiences backstory....

‘Gladiator’ Writer David Franzoni Adapting His Graphic Novel ‘Alexander Immortal’ With Graphic India & Starlings Television

EXCLUSIVE:GladiatorandAmistadwriterDavid Franzoniis turning his graphic novel about Alexander the Great into a scripted series. Franzoni is working withGraphic IndiaandStarlings Televisionto adapt the upcoming Alexander Immortal, which is releasing in 2025. The graphic novel tells a lesser-known story of the historical legend. David Franzoni is adapting his novel about Alexander the Great for TVRobin Platzer/FilmMagic; GraphicaArtis/Getty Images Our graphic novel explores his journey through the challenges of rebellion and self-discovery against the backdrop of ancient India....

‘Moana 2’ To Catch A Big Wave Over Thanksgiving With Potential $100M+ 5-Day Opening; $75M+ 3-Day – Box Office Early Look

These figures come from tracking service Quorum. The firstMoanain 2016 opened to $82M over five days, ultimately grossing $248.7M stateside. Says one industry executive observing the hot under-25 female figures onMoana 2, This is theFrozencrowd. ‘Moana 2’Disney Aulii Cravalho is reprising the title role, and Dwayne Johnson is back as demigod Maui. Note, the three big tentpoles over Thanksgiving Moana 2, WickedandGladiator II will be fighting over Imax screens. All projections above are for general tracking....