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Preston North End Signs Genk Striker Erabi on Loan
Preston North End has strengthened its squad by signing Genk striker Erabi on loan. The move is expected to provide a boost to the team's attacking lineup. Erabi's experience in the Belgian league will be valuable to the team as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place
Disney's live-action reimagining "Moana" topped the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12. The film generated $3 million from 403,931 admissions over the three-day frame, securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market. Local suspense thriller "The Eyes" held its ground in second place, pulling in $1.8 million from 257,816 admissions.
‘Hunt: We Need To Talk About James’: Feature Doc On Legendary Late Formula 1 Driver Goes Into Production
A feature-length documentary on James Hunt, the British Formula 1 driver who died in 1993, has gone into production. The film, titled 'Hunt: We Need to Talk About James,' is directed and produced by Benjamin Field and will explore Hunt's life and career. The film is planned for release on the 50th anniversary of Hunt's dramatic F1 championship win in 1976.
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s ‘Spells to Revive a Witch,’ About Mythical Fortune Teller Soralla de Persia, Gets Backing from Spain, Uruguay (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez's upcoming documentary 'Spells to Revive a Witch' has found new partners in Spain's Testaferro and Uruguay's Guay Films. The hybrid documentary is about Costa Rican fortune teller Soralla de Persia, who rose to fame in the 1960s. Solórzano Vásquez discovered Soralla while researching women who had appeared in Costa Rican media, and she was fascinated by the fortune teller's story and the women whose lives slowly vanish because no one thought they were worth preserving.
Hilda Hidalgo Readies Third Fiction Pic, About Sexual Abuse, After Acclaimed Dramas ‘Of Love and Other Demons’ and ‘Violeta at Last’
Colombia's Hilda Hidalgo is set to direct her third fiction film, 'Cousins', about two 12-year-old girls who run away from home after a traumatic incident. The film will be a hybrid treatment, with the young leads using their phone cameras to expose the truth and confront their abusers. Hidalgo aims to preserve the unpredictability and intimacy of documentary filmmaking in her scripted fiction film.
Denis Côté’s ‘Nobody’s Violence’ Acquired by Heretic Ahead of Locarno Main Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Canadian auteur Denis Côté's 17th feature, 'Nobody's Violence', has been acquired by Heretic ahead of its world premiere in main competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The film stars Larissa Corriveau as Mira, a solitary woman working for a mysterious organization that offers assisted death to desperate individuals. Côté's latest sees him reuniting with Corriveau, who also starred in his previous features 'Social Hygiene' and 'That Kind of Summer'.
Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, a veteran actor known for his roles in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, has passed away at the age of 78. Neill was diagnosed with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in 2022 but had announced in April that he was cancer-free. He was a pioneering figure in the development of film in New Zealand and had a career spanning over 50 years.
Sam Neill Dies; ‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Was 78
Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor known for his roles in the Jurassic Park franchise and Peaky Blinders, has passed away at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Neill was a multiple Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominee.
Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane Present Ravi Muppa’s ‘Incognito’ as New YouTube Shorts Channel Launches (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteurs Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have launched a new YouTube Shorts channel, Oh Flip Shorts, with the debut release of writer-director Ravi Muppa's short film 'Incognito'. The channel will feature a fresh short film every month, with the goal of building an audience and community around independent short-form work. 'Incognito' has already made the festival rounds, screening at over 20 international events.
Ariana Madix Pays Tribute To Late ‘Love Island USA’ Producer James Barker After Unexpected Death
Ariana Madix paid tribute to Love Island USA producer James Barker after his unexpected death. Barker died in June at the age of 40 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency. He was a beloved and greatly valued member of the Love Island USA production team.
Lindsey Graham Dies: Trump Ally Succumbed To A Tear In The Wall Of His Aorta
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The medical examiner's office has confirmed the preliminary findings. Graham was a key ally of President Donald Trump and had recently returned from Ukraine.
Josh Grisetti Dies: Actor Known For ‘Mrs. Maisel’ And ‘Something Rotten!’ On Broadway Was 44
Josh Grisetti, a Broadway actor known for his roles in 'Something Rotten!' and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' has died at the age of 44. He was found dead by suicide, according to his co-star and friend Rob McClure. Grisetti was also known for his appearances on TV shows such as 'Nurse Jackie' and 'The Good Fight.'
‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’: Alexandra Daddario Is Electrifying (Literally) In Season 3 Teaser
The first teaser for Season 3 of Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches has been revealed, featuring Alexandra Daddario's character Rowan Fielding. The clip shows Rowan elevating several feet off the ground as she approaches a patient on a gurney, with chaos ensuing. The third season of the series will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft and introduce new 'spellbound' families.
Elin Hilderbrand On Writing For TV: “I Have No Interest”; Author Also Reveals New Book
Elin Hilderbrand, a bestselling author, has expressed her disinterest in writing for television. Despite her novels being adapted into TV shows, she prefers to focus on writing novels. Her latest novel, The Thoroughbreds, is set to be released in September, and she is already working on a new book, The Novelists.
‘Love Island: Beyond The Villa’ Renewed For Season 3 On Peacock
The lifestyle series 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa' has been renewed for a third season on Peacock. The show follows the Islanders from the dating series after they leave the Love Island USA villa, adapting to their newfound fame. The cast for the series will be confirmed later this year, with Season 3 set to premiere in 2027.
Peacock’s ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Reunion Sets August Premiere With Andy Cohen & Ariana Madix As Hosts
Peacock has set the premiere date for the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion to Monday, August 31, at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT. Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen will reunite with the season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and the bombshells to talk about their experience in the Fiji villa. The reunion is the second consecutive year that Cohen joins Madix on the reunion stage.
‘Ted Lasso’s Cristó Fernández Makes U.S. Pro Soccer Debut With El Paso Locomotive FC
Cristó Fernández, a star from the TV show Ted Lasso, made his professional soccer debut with El Paso Locomotive FC in the United States. He played as a substitute in a match against New Mexico United, which the Texas team lost 2-0. Fernández had previously played with Tecos FC at the youth level before signing with El Paso in May.
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Director Breaks Down His Brand of French Brutality, From Practical Effects and Real Fire to That Post-Credits Scene
Director Sébastien Vaniček discusses his approach to crafting the most brutal 'Evil Dead' installment yet, including practical effects, real fire, and the film's post-credits scene.
‘Off Campus’ Series Creator Slams Pay Disparity Reports As “Far From Correct”: “I Fight For Gender Pay Parity”
Series creator Louisa Levy has responded to reports of pay disparity on the Prime Video show 'Off Campus'. Levy called out the figures as 'far from correct' and emphasized her commitment to gender pay parity.
Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist,’ Dies at 82
Veteran actor Wai Ching Ho has passed away at the age of 82. She was known for her roles in Marvel series such as 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist.' Ho also voiced Grandma Wu in the Pixar film 'Turning Red' and had a role in the comedy series 'Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.'