Blake Harrison

Emmy Nominee Lily James and Gala Gordon Launch Parodos Productions Actress Lily James, known for her Emmy-nominated performances, has joined forces with theater and film producer Gala Gordon to officially establish their production company, Parodos Productions. Parodos Productions, a company led by women from the UK, aims to primarily promote narratives centered on female strength … Read more

Ayo Edebiri Receives Acclaim for Handling Awkward Interview at Venice Film Festival Ayo Edebiri, celebrated for her role in “The Bear,” has earned social media praise for her composure during an awkward interview at the Venice Film Festival. There to promote her latest film, “After the Hunt,” Edebiri was alongside co-stars Julia Roberts and Andrew … Read more

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” achieved an unexpectedly strong opening, setting a new record for the highest global debut ever for a horror movie. This latest installment in the Warner Bros. and New Line’s supernatural series amassed a whopping $194 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing the initially projected $187 million. This figure has now … Read more

Italian Filmmaker Laura Samani’s Latest Triumph Laura Samani, an Italian director who first captured attention in 2021 with her debut film “Small Body,” a feminist magical realist story, has recently garnered a prestigious award at the Venice Film Festival for her latest movie, “A Year of School.” The film earned the best actor award for … Read more

An Unmatched Drama of Artistic Integrity and Legacy In the realm of drama where genuine talent shines, “The Christophers” stands out prominently. This thrilling new play, directed by the acclaimed Steven Soderbergh and penned by Ed Solomon of “No Sudden Move” fame, showcases the brilliant performances of Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, two exceptional English … Read more

Cate Blanchett is set to appear in the upcoming movie “Sweetsick,” portraying a unique character who possesses the intriguing ability to discern the deepest needs of people. The film marks the directorial debut of Alice Birch, who will also be penning the script. Birch is renowned for her screenplay for “Lady Macbeth” and her adaptations … Read more

Dacre Montgomery, known from “Stranger Things” and recently seen in Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire” at film festivals, is set to star in the new psychological thriller “Moral Capacity.” He will be joined by Academy Award nominee Diane Lane, Academy Award winner Tim Robbins, and Sofia Boutella of “Kingsman: The Secret Service” fame. The … Read more

Urban, a Paris-based sales company, has recently joined the production of “Children of Liberty,” an animated adventure set in New York. This project involves the Oscar-nominated producers known for their work on “Ernest & Celestine.” The film is an adaptation of Robert H. Lieberman’s novel “The Nazis, My Father and Me” and is produced by … Read more

Habanero Film Sales, based in Rio de Janeiro, has acquired the international sales rights for the Spanish-Dominican film “Under the Same Sun” (“Bajo el mismo sol”), just before its global debut at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) on September 11. This historical drama unfolds in the remote areas of the Dominican Republic and marks the … Read more

“Exit 8,” a film by Genki Kawamura, stands out as an innovative thriller. It is adapted from the 2023 video game and features Kazunari Ninomiya as an unnamed character who finds himself caught in a loop in a segment of a subway station. The only way he can progress toward the exit is by spotting … Read more