Peter Jackson’s Highly Anticipated WWI Documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” Receives Special U.S. Release December 17 and 27 Presented by Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events
Tickets on Sale November 16 for This Two-Night Theatrical Event, Featuring an Introduction from World-Renowned Filmmaker Peter Jackson and Followed by a Special Piece on the Creation of this Trailblazing Documentary
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fathom Events has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring Academy Award winner Peter Jackson’s poignant WWI documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” to movie theaters across the U.S. on Monday, December 17, 2018 with an encore presentation on Thursday, December 27, 2018. The film is presented in 2D and RealD™ 3D, and tickets go on sale on Friday, November 16, 2018 at www.FathamEvents.com and participating theater box offices.
“Putting this documentary on the big screen via the Fathom network will further illuminate Jackson’s work and allow moviegoers to see the impressive visual detail of the restored footage as though they were a part of that moment in time.”
Jackson recorded a special introduction to the film—which he has called his most personal—offering his perspective on why the film is important for audiences, who have never experienced WWI footage as anything but grainy black & white…and silent. In “They Shall Not Grow Old,” Jackson opens a window to the past in a way that has never been seen or heard before, noting, “Restoration is a humanizing process.” The screening will be immediately followed by special content offering firsthand insights into what went into this groundbreaking feat of research, filmmaking and storytelling.
The acclaimed documentary is an extraordinary look at the soldiers and events of the Great War, using film footage captured at the time, now presented as the world has never seen. By utilizing state-of-the-art restoration, colorization and 3D technologies, and pulling from 600 hours of BBC archival interviews, Jackson puts forth an intensely gripping, immersive and authentic experience through the eyes and voices of the British soldiers who lived it.
“We knew that partnering with Warner Bros. to bring this extraordinary documentary to U.S. audiences was essential,” said Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt. “Putting this documentary on the big screen via the Fathom network will further illuminate Jackson’s work and allow moviegoers to see the impressive visual detail of the restored footage as though they were a part of that moment in time.”
Carolyn Blackwood, President and Chief Content Officer, New Line Cinema and executive producer on “The Hobbit” Trilogy stated, “This documentary is simply special on every level – it is an arresting and gripping way to humanize and honor those who served so bravely during WWI by using actual footage shot at the time and narrated with the voices of the soldiers who experienced it. Leave it to Peter to come up with a groundbreaking way to reflect back on a period in history that deserves another look.”
Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, said, “With this being the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, I can’t imagine a more appropriate time to honor the courage of the soldiers who fought in WWI – what was then ‘the war to end all wars’ – many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Peter has made history come alive through the medium of film, and we are so pleased to be a part of bringing his vision to today’s audiences.”
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with theater locations in all top 100 DMAs® (Designated Market Areas) and ranks as one of the largest overall theater content distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom Events offers a variety of unique entertainment events in movie theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway stage productions, major sporting events, epic concerts, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events and popular anime franchises. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live Digital Broadcast Network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 975 locations and 1,578 screens in 181 DMAs. The company also provides corporations a compelling national footprint for hosting employee meetings, customer rewards events and new product launches. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
About “They Shall Not Grow Old”
The film was directed by Peter Jackson and edited by Jabez Olssen. It was produced by Jackson under his WingNut Films banner, and Clare Olssen, and executive produced by Ken Kamins and Tessa Ross, under her House Productions banner. Commissioned by the UK’s 14-18 NOW Arts Program, Imperial War Museums and BBC, it is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
About Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson produced, co-wrote and directed his screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of The Rings” trilogy, which earned a total of 30 Academy Award nominations and won 17, including Best Picture in 2004 for “The Return of the King.” In 2010, he wrote, directed and produced his trilogy adaptation of “The Hobbit,” which gathered a total of seven Academy Award nominations.
About 14-18 NOW
14-18 NOW is a program of arts experiences connecting people with the First World War, as part of the UK’s official centenary commemorations. It commissions new work by leading contemporary artists across all art forms; the program has included over 200 artists from 35 countries, with commissions taking place in 160 locations across the UK.
About IWM
IWM (Imperial War Museums) has five branches in England. Their unique collections tell the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War.
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Sunday, November 11, 2018
VIZ Media Drops "Record of Grancrest War" Nov. 13th
VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES THE RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR MANGA SERIES
New Fantasy Adventure Series Arrives From The Visionary Creator Behind The Record Of Lodoss War
San Francisco, CA, – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers an exciting new manga series launch with the debut of RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR on November 13th, 2018.
The riveting fantasy adventure was created by Ryo Mizuno, who also authored the iconic series Record of Lodoss War and features story and artwork by Makoto Yotsuba with designs by Miyuu. RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers, and carries a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. This series will also be available digitally via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App for $6.99, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future editions of this ongoing series will be published by VIZ Media on quarterly basis.
In a world where the noble elite are supposed to fend off the threat of terrifying Chaos but instead engage in pointless, petty squabbles, young mage Siluca Meletes dreams of bringing justice to the land. In the series’ opening volume, when tragedy strikes during a wedding that would bring together the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance, Siluca finds herself with no choice but to forge a new future for the world. With the aid of Theo, a knight errant with great potential, she will go against the world's order to achieve peace through the magical power of crests. And as Theo soon finds out, her methods are more than a little unorthodox!
“RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR is conceived by the visionary creator Ryo Mizuno, who drew wide acclaim for his earlier work of fantasy adventure Record of Lodoss War, which was a gateway title for scores of anime fans around the world, including myself,” says David Brothers, Editor. “Siluca and Theo have a really fascinating dynamic together, and a reckless but efficient approach to reforming a land ruled by war and burdened by Chaos.”
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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New Fantasy Adventure Series Arrives From The Visionary Creator Behind The Record Of Lodoss War
San Francisco, CA, – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers an exciting new manga series launch with the debut of RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR on November 13th, 2018.
The riveting fantasy adventure was created by Ryo Mizuno, who also authored the iconic series Record of Lodoss War and features story and artwork by Makoto Yotsuba with designs by Miyuu. RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers, and carries a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. This series will also be available digitally via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App for $6.99, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future editions of this ongoing series will be published by VIZ Media on quarterly basis.
In a world where the noble elite are supposed to fend off the threat of terrifying Chaos but instead engage in pointless, petty squabbles, young mage Siluca Meletes dreams of bringing justice to the land. In the series’ opening volume, when tragedy strikes during a wedding that would bring together the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance, Siluca finds herself with no choice but to forge a new future for the world. With the aid of Theo, a knight errant with great potential, she will go against the world's order to achieve peace through the magical power of crests. And as Theo soon finds out, her methods are more than a little unorthodox!
“RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR is conceived by the visionary creator Ryo Mizuno, who drew wide acclaim for his earlier work of fantasy adventure Record of Lodoss War, which was a gateway title for scores of anime fans around the world, including myself,” says David Brothers, Editor. “Siluca and Theo have a really fascinating dynamic together, and a reckless but efficient approach to reforming a land ruled by war and burdened by Chaos.”
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
VIZ Media to Drop "The Complete Art of Fullmetal Alchemist"
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
Hardcover Collector’s Edition Features More Than 300 Illustrations From Hiromu Arakawa’s Bestselling Series
San Francisco, CA, October 23, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, releases THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST on November 13th, 2018.
THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST contains more than 300 illustrations of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST by creator Hiromu Arakawa. The MSRP for THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST will be $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN. The release contains the artwork collected in the two previously published art books from FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST as well as all new content, perfect for collectors and fans of the bestselling series.
This massive hardcover collection contains all the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2017, including the series’ entire run and beyond! THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST contains over 280 pages of gorgeous full-color illustrations, including all the original chapter title pages, the graphic novel covers for the single-volume and collected editions, portraits of the main characters, and promotional artwork. Includes an exclusive interview and a special step-by-step illustration creation discussion with Hiromu Arakawa.
“The influence of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST continues to reverberate across the world of manga and beyond,” says Hope Donovan, VIZ Media’s Managing Editor. “This extraordinary new art book is the ultimate collection for all fans of the series and is a fitting tribute to this essential property and its celebrated creator.”
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST fans can also enjoy VIZ Media’s re-release of the original manga series in new, fully remastered collector’s volumes with FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: FULLMETAL EDITION. Featuring an updated translation and completely fresh lettering, the FULLMETAL EDITION is presented with bonus color pages on large-trim archival-quality paper.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Hardcover Collector’s Edition Features More Than 300 Illustrations From Hiromu Arakawa’s Bestselling Series
San Francisco, CA, October 23, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, releases THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST on November 13th, 2018.
THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST contains more than 300 illustrations of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST by creator Hiromu Arakawa. The MSRP for THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST will be $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN. The release contains the artwork collected in the two previously published art books from FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST as well as all new content, perfect for collectors and fans of the bestselling series.
This massive hardcover collection contains all the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2017, including the series’ entire run and beyond! THE COMPLETE ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST contains over 280 pages of gorgeous full-color illustrations, including all the original chapter title pages, the graphic novel covers for the single-volume and collected editions, portraits of the main characters, and promotional artwork. Includes an exclusive interview and a special step-by-step illustration creation discussion with Hiromu Arakawa.
“The influence of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST continues to reverberate across the world of manga and beyond,” says Hope Donovan, VIZ Media’s Managing Editor. “This extraordinary new art book is the ultimate collection for all fans of the series and is a fitting tribute to this essential property and its celebrated creator.”
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST fans can also enjoy VIZ Media’s re-release of the original manga series in new, fully remastered collector’s volumes with FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: FULLMETAL EDITION. Featuring an updated translation and completely fresh lettering, the FULLMETAL EDITION is presented with bonus color pages on large-trim archival-quality paper.
For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from November 1st to 10th, 2018 - Update #24
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MOVIES - From Variety: Chris McKay, the director of "The LEGO Batman Movie," is attached to the live-action film version of classic animated TV franchise, "Jonny Quest."
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STAR TREK - From Deadline: Michelle Yeoh is in talks to reprise her role in "Star Trek Discovery," Captain Emperor Georgiou, for another "Star Trek" spinoff for the streaming service, CBS All Access.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Al Pacino and Meadow Williams will headline "Axis Sally," based on the true story of a woman who becomes the unwitting voice of Nazi propaganda against American troops during WWII.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: David Simon's ("The Wire") planned miniseries adaptation of Philip Roth's novel, "The Plot Against America," lands at HBO.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: John Boyega ("Star Wars") and Letitia Wright ("Black Panther") to star in Mark Cahill's sci-fi film, "Hold Back the Stars," which is based on Katie Khan's novel.
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STREAMING - From Deadline: Netflix adds to its animation slate with five new anime series, including one based on "Pacific Rim."
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TELEVISION - From IndieWire: Cary Fukanaga and David Lowery are reportedly developing a TV series based on Joe Dante's 1985 film, "Explorers."
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ANIMATION - From ThePlaylist: DreamWorks Animation has hired Chris Meledandri ("Despicable Me") to reboot its "Shrek" franchise.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Andrew Lincoln will appear in multiple "The Walking Dead" movies for AMC. Lincoln, who plays lead character, Rick Grimes, exited the long-running "The Walking Dead" TV series in the episode originally broadcast Nov. 4th, 2018.
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: You can enjoy, "Me, Cheetah," the Tarzan drama from the BBC starring John Malkovich and Julian Sands.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: The film adaptation of the former HBO TV series, "Deadwood," has begun production.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 11/2 to 11/4/2018 weekend box office is "Bohemian Rhapsody" with an estimated take of $50 million.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: Director Fede Alvarez says the sequel to his hit film "Don't Breathe" will happen before the sequel to his (awful) hit film, the 2013 "Evil Dead" reboot.
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COMICS-FILM - From WeGotThisCovered: For its worth, early test screenings of the "Hellboy" reboot, which is due in theaters April 12, 2019, are yielding poor responses.
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CELEBRITY - From Variety: J.J. Abrams seeing a mega-deal with one film studio.
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: Ana Navarro joins ABC's talk show, "The View" as a co-host.
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AVATAR - From TheWrap: The titles for the four "Avatar" sequels have been leaked.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: Producers Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Quincy Jones are working on a remake of their 1985 film, "The Color Purple," which was adapted from Alice Walker's fan-fucking-tastic novel of the same name.
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SPORTS - From Variety: Granity, Kobe Bryant's studio, announces a slate of sports-theme projects across multiple platforms.
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MOVIES - From Variety: NBA Champion and MVP Stephen "Steph" Curry and Oscar-winner Viola Davis join the documentary "Emanuel," as executive producers. The doc will chronicles the 2015 massacre of African-American church members by a white supremacist. Julius Tennon is also an executive producer.
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AWARDS - From Newsarama: The "22nd Hollywood Film Awards" has given the "Hollywood Film Award" to Marvel's blockbuster, "Black Panther," and the "Hollywood Animation Award" to "Incredibles 2."
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MOVIES - From EW: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are apparently saying that "Bad Boys 3" is officially a go. The original "Bad Boys" debuted in 1995, with the sequel, "Bad Boys 2," hitting theaters in 2003.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Ridley Scott has begun developing "Gladiator 2." This would be the sequel to Scott's 2000 film, "Gladiator," which won the "Best Picture" Oscar for the year 2000.
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: Legendary special visual effects and make-up artist, Rick Baker, talks about working on Michael Jackson's music video, "Thriller," on its 35th anniversary. He also talks about his other career highlights.
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MOVIES - From TheGuardian: A list of great movie projects never made, including a film adaptation of the "The Heart of Darkness," by Orson Welles.
MOVIES - From Variety: Chris McKay, the director of "The LEGO Batman Movie," is attached to the live-action film version of classic animated TV franchise, "Jonny Quest."
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STAR TREK - From Deadline: Michelle Yeoh is in talks to reprise her role in "Star Trek Discovery," Captain Emperor Georgiou, for another "Star Trek" spinoff for the streaming service, CBS All Access.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Al Pacino and Meadow Williams will headline "Axis Sally," based on the true story of a woman who becomes the unwitting voice of Nazi propaganda against American troops during WWII.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: David Simon's ("The Wire") planned miniseries adaptation of Philip Roth's novel, "The Plot Against America," lands at HBO.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: John Boyega ("Star Wars") and Letitia Wright ("Black Panther") to star in Mark Cahill's sci-fi film, "Hold Back the Stars," which is based on Katie Khan's novel.
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STREAMING - From Deadline: Netflix adds to its animation slate with five new anime series, including one based on "Pacific Rim."
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TELEVISION - From IndieWire: Cary Fukanaga and David Lowery are reportedly developing a TV series based on Joe Dante's 1985 film, "Explorers."
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ANIMATION - From ThePlaylist: DreamWorks Animation has hired Chris Meledandri ("Despicable Me") to reboot its "Shrek" franchise.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Andrew Lincoln will appear in multiple "The Walking Dead" movies for AMC. Lincoln, who plays lead character, Rick Grimes, exited the long-running "The Walking Dead" TV series in the episode originally broadcast Nov. 4th, 2018.
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: You can enjoy, "Me, Cheetah," the Tarzan drama from the BBC starring John Malkovich and Julian Sands.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: The film adaptation of the former HBO TV series, "Deadwood," has begun production.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 11/2 to 11/4/2018 weekend box office is "Bohemian Rhapsody" with an estimated take of $50 million.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: Director Fede Alvarez says the sequel to his hit film "Don't Breathe" will happen before the sequel to his (awful) hit film, the 2013 "Evil Dead" reboot.
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COMICS-FILM - From WeGotThisCovered: For its worth, early test screenings of the "Hellboy" reboot, which is due in theaters April 12, 2019, are yielding poor responses.
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CELEBRITY - From Variety: J.J. Abrams seeing a mega-deal with one film studio.
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: Ana Navarro joins ABC's talk show, "The View" as a co-host.
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AVATAR - From TheWrap: The titles for the four "Avatar" sequels have been leaked.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: Producers Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Quincy Jones are working on a remake of their 1985 film, "The Color Purple," which was adapted from Alice Walker's fan-fucking-tastic novel of the same name.
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SPORTS - From Variety: Granity, Kobe Bryant's studio, announces a slate of sports-theme projects across multiple platforms.
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MOVIES - From Variety: NBA Champion and MVP Stephen "Steph" Curry and Oscar-winner Viola Davis join the documentary "Emanuel," as executive producers. The doc will chronicles the 2015 massacre of African-American church members by a white supremacist. Julius Tennon is also an executive producer.
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AWARDS - From Newsarama: The "22nd Hollywood Film Awards" has given the "Hollywood Film Award" to Marvel's blockbuster, "Black Panther," and the "Hollywood Animation Award" to "Incredibles 2."
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MOVIES - From EW: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are apparently saying that "Bad Boys 3" is officially a go. The original "Bad Boys" debuted in 1995, with the sequel, "Bad Boys 2," hitting theaters in 2003.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Ridley Scott has begun developing "Gladiator 2." This would be the sequel to Scott's 2000 film, "Gladiator," which won the "Best Picture" Oscar for the year 2000.
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: Legendary special visual effects and make-up artist, Rick Baker, talks about working on Michael Jackson's music video, "Thriller," on its 35th anniversary. He also talks about his other career highlights.
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MOVIES - From TheGuardian: A list of great movie projects never made, including a film adaptation of the "The Heart of Darkness," by Orson Welles.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Disney's Streaming Service Will Be Called "Disney+"
New Star Wars and Marvel Series Announced for Disney+ Streaming Service
The Walt Disney Company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service will be called Disney+. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed the service’s name today during a live audio webcast of Disney’s fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results. Disney+ is scheduled to launch in the U.S. in late 2019.
Iger also announced that Lucasfilm is in development on a second Star Wars live-action series for Disney+ that will go into production next year. The series will follow the adventures of Rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Diego Luna will reprise the role of Andor, which he originated in the 2016 film. “Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me,” said Luna. “I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply.” The rousing spy thriller will explore tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire. A release date for the series will be announced at a later date.
Disney+ is also assembling a live-action series centered around a fan-favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iger today confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki, the god of mischief, to star Tom Hiddleston.
The new projects join an impressive slate of films and series planned for Disney+ that includes new stories set in the worlds of Disney•Pixar’s Monsters Inc. and Disney Channel’s High School Musical, as well as a galaxy far, far away. Earlier this year, Lucasfilm revealed that Emmy®-nominated producer and actor Jon Favreau will write and executive produce The Mandalorian for Disney+. The live-action series, which is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order, is currently in production with a lineup of directors that include Deborah Chow (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates) and Taika Waititi (Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok).
Visit DisneyPlus.com to register your email and be kept up to date on the service.
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The Walt Disney Company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service will be called Disney+. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed the service’s name today during a live audio webcast of Disney’s fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results. Disney+ is scheduled to launch in the U.S. in late 2019.
Iger also announced that Lucasfilm is in development on a second Star Wars live-action series for Disney+ that will go into production next year. The series will follow the adventures of Rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Diego Luna will reprise the role of Andor, which he originated in the 2016 film. “Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me,” said Luna. “I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply.” The rousing spy thriller will explore tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire. A release date for the series will be announced at a later date.
Disney+ is also assembling a live-action series centered around a fan-favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iger today confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki, the god of mischief, to star Tom Hiddleston.
The new projects join an impressive slate of films and series planned for Disney+ that includes new stories set in the worlds of Disney•Pixar’s Monsters Inc. and Disney Channel’s High School Musical, as well as a galaxy far, far away. Earlier this year, Lucasfilm revealed that Emmy®-nominated producer and actor Jon Favreau will write and executive produce The Mandalorian for Disney+. The live-action series, which is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order, is currently in production with a lineup of directors that include Deborah Chow (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates) and Taika Waititi (Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok).
Visit DisneyPlus.com to register your email and be kept up to date on the service.
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Streaming Platform, Kanopy, Signs Deal with HBO Documentary Films
Kanopy Signs Licensing Deal with HBO Documentary Films®
More Than 40 Acclaimed Documentaries Available To Stream For Members of Partnered Educational Institutions Throughout the U.S. and Canada
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kanopy, a free-to-user streaming platform bringing in-demand, buzzworthy films and documentaries, world cinema and exclusive collections to an ever-growing fanbase, has announced a licensing agreement with HBO Documentary Films® which includes 43 acclaimed documentaries from the studio’s highly regarded library. Now available for free to members of Kanopy’s partnered educational institutions across the U.S. and Canada, the collection features esteemed films such as King in the Wilderness, Gloria: In Her Own Words, the Academy Award® nominated Traffic Stop, The Final Year and more.
“Acquiring such rich titles from HBO supports our continued effort to appeal to our audience’s wide range of needs and interests,” said Kanopy Founder and CEO Olivia Humphrey. "Students and faculty at our partnered academic institutions now have access to riveting documentaries, allowing them to further expand their knowledge and love for thought-provoking content.”
The recent acquisition strengthens Kanopy’s main catalog, which showcases tens of thousands of documentaries, feature films, world cinema, classic motion pictures and children’s television series. Available for free via partnered educational institutions, the latest HBO Documentary Films® titles include: Baltimore Rising, Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, A Dangerous Son, John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Being Serena, Abortion: Stories Women Tell, Becoming Warren Buffett, It’s Me, Hilary: The Man who Drew Eloise, Marathon: The Patriots’ Day Bombing, The Words that Built America, Beware the Slenderman, Becoming Mike Nichols, Agnelli, Living with Lincoln, Class Divide, Everything is Copy – Nora Ephron: Scripted & Unscripted, Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures and more.
Students and faculty of Kanopy’s partnered educational institutions can sign up for Kanopy via the homepage and receive direct access by visiting: kanopy.com/category/supplier/hbo-documentary-films
Social Media: @Kanopy (Facebook, Twitter)
ABOUT KANOPY
Kanopy is a premiere, free-to-user entertainment streaming platform available through library and university partners nationwide. With a focus on thoughtful entertainment, Kanopy’s curated catalog of thousands of titles collects the best in award-winning films and documentaries from around the world. Kanopy is accessible on preferred apps and devices including Apple TV, iOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku to ensure remarkable and thought-provoking films are available anytime, anywhere. For more information, please visit http://www.kanopy.com.
ABOUT HBO
HBO® is one of the most respected and innovative entertainment brands in the world, serving iconic, award-winning programming to 142 million subscribers globally. A subsidiary of WarnerMedia, HBO is the world’s most successful pay TV service with an extensive array of programming that includes some of the most notable titles to be on television including Game of Thrones®, Big Little Lies®, Westworld®, The Sopranos®, Band of Brothers®, and The Wire®. In the United States, HBO® and sister network Cinemax® are available across multiple platforms including HBO On Demand®, Cinemax On Demand®, HBO GO® and MAX GO®, as well as HBO NOW®. Internationally, HBO branded services, including television networks and the standalone streaming product HBO GO®, are available in more than 70 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. HBO and Cinemax programming is also sold into more than 150 countries worldwide.
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More Than 40 Acclaimed Documentaries Available To Stream For Members of Partnered Educational Institutions Throughout the U.S. and Canada
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kanopy, a free-to-user streaming platform bringing in-demand, buzzworthy films and documentaries, world cinema and exclusive collections to an ever-growing fanbase, has announced a licensing agreement with HBO Documentary Films® which includes 43 acclaimed documentaries from the studio’s highly regarded library. Now available for free to members of Kanopy’s partnered educational institutions across the U.S. and Canada, the collection features esteemed films such as King in the Wilderness, Gloria: In Her Own Words, the Academy Award® nominated Traffic Stop, The Final Year and more.
“Acquiring such rich titles from HBO supports our continued effort to appeal to our audience’s wide range of needs and interests,” said Kanopy Founder and CEO Olivia Humphrey. "Students and faculty at our partnered academic institutions now have access to riveting documentaries, allowing them to further expand their knowledge and love for thought-provoking content.”
The recent acquisition strengthens Kanopy’s main catalog, which showcases tens of thousands of documentaries, feature films, world cinema, classic motion pictures and children’s television series. Available for free via partnered educational institutions, the latest HBO Documentary Films® titles include: Baltimore Rising, Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, A Dangerous Son, John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Being Serena, Abortion: Stories Women Tell, Becoming Warren Buffett, It’s Me, Hilary: The Man who Drew Eloise, Marathon: The Patriots’ Day Bombing, The Words that Built America, Beware the Slenderman, Becoming Mike Nichols, Agnelli, Living with Lincoln, Class Divide, Everything is Copy – Nora Ephron: Scripted & Unscripted, Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures and more.
Students and faculty of Kanopy’s partnered educational institutions can sign up for Kanopy via the homepage and receive direct access by visiting: kanopy.com/category/supplier/hbo-documentary-films
Social Media: @Kanopy (Facebook, Twitter)
ABOUT KANOPY
Kanopy is a premiere, free-to-user entertainment streaming platform available through library and university partners nationwide. With a focus on thoughtful entertainment, Kanopy’s curated catalog of thousands of titles collects the best in award-winning films and documentaries from around the world. Kanopy is accessible on preferred apps and devices including Apple TV, iOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku to ensure remarkable and thought-provoking films are available anytime, anywhere. For more information, please visit http://www.kanopy.com.
ABOUT HBO
HBO® is one of the most respected and innovative entertainment brands in the world, serving iconic, award-winning programming to 142 million subscribers globally. A subsidiary of WarnerMedia, HBO is the world’s most successful pay TV service with an extensive array of programming that includes some of the most notable titles to be on television including Game of Thrones®, Big Little Lies®, Westworld®, The Sopranos®, Band of Brothers®, and The Wire®. In the United States, HBO® and sister network Cinemax® are available across multiple platforms including HBO On Demand®, Cinemax On Demand®, HBO GO® and MAX GO®, as well as HBO NOW®. Internationally, HBO branded services, including television networks and the standalone streaming product HBO GO®, are available in more than 70 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. HBO and Cinemax programming is also sold into more than 150 countries worldwide.
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Warner Bros. Annoucnes "Aquaman" Global Promotional Tour
"Aquaman" to Take Epic Journey across the Seven Seas on Multi-City Global Tour
The whirlwind, four-continent jaunt will find director James Wan and stars from the upcoming film, including Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, at events from Beijing to London, New York City, Manila, Los Angeles, Miami, Sydney, Hawaii and more
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beginning this month and through the film’s December 21, 2018 release, the director and stars of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action-packed “Aquaman” will journey across four continents to bring the film to fans and moviegoers around the world! Throughout the tour, Wan and the cast will participate in live-stream activities and engage fans at events and through social media:
November 18 – Beijing: Film Footage Screening and Fan Event
November 26 – London: Live Stream World Premiere
December 1 – New York City: Fan Event
December 11 – Manila: Asian Premiere and Fan Event
December 12 – Los Angeles: Live Stream U.S. Premiere
December 14 – Miami: Press Day
December 18 – Gold Coast: Australian Premiere
December 19 – Sydney: Fan Event
December 21 – Hawaii: Special Event Screening
About “Aquaman”
From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa in the title role. The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be…a king.
The film also stars Amber Heard (“Justice League,” “Magic Mike XXL”) as Mera, a fierce warrior and Aquaman’s ally throughout his journey; Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (“Platoon,” “Spider-Man 2”) as Vulko, council to the Atlantean throne; Patrick Wilson (“The Conjuring” films, “Watchmen”) as Orm/Ocean Master, the present King of Atlantis; Dolph Lundgren (“The Expendables” films) as Nereus, King of the Atlantean tribe Xebel; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Netflix’s “The Get Down”) as the vengeful Black Manta; and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman (“The Hours,” “Lion”) as Arthur’s mom, Atlanna; as well as Ludi Lin (“Power Rangers”) as Captain Murk, Atlantean Commando; and Temuera Morrison (“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones,” “Green Lantern”) as Arthur’s dad, Tom Curry.
Wan directs from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (“The Conjuring 2”) and Will Beall (“Gangster Squad,” TV’s “Training Day”), story by Geoff Johns & James Wan and Will Beall, based on characters created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger for DC. The film is produced by Peter Safran and Rob Cowan, with Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Jon Berg, Geoff Johns and Walter Hamada serving as executive producers.
Wan’s team behind the scenes includes such frequent collaborators as Oscar-nominated director of photography Don Burgess (“The Conjuring 2,” “Forrest Gump”), his five-time editor Kirk Morri (“The Conjuring” films, “Furious 7,” the “Insidious” films), and production designer Bill Brzeski (“Furious 7”). They are joined by costume designer Kym Barrett (“The Matrix” trilogy, “The Amazing Spider-Man”) and composer Rupert Gregson-Williams (“Wonder Woman”).
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Peter Safran Production, a James Wan Film, “Aquaman.” The film is set to hit theaters this December in 3D and 2D and IMAX, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
www.aquamanmovie.com www.aquamanmovie.net
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