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Viola Davis is stepping into a groundbreaking role in the upcoming action-packed thriller G20, set to premiere globally on Prime Video on April 10. Directed by Patricia Riggen, the film promises to deliver an electrifying cinematic experience with Davis portraying U.S. President Danielle Sutton, a leader forced to summon her unparalleled strength and wit in the face of unprecedented danger. A President Under Siege The gripping premise of G20 unfolds during the annual summit of the world’s most powerful leaders. President Danielle Sutton, played by Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, finds herself targeted in a violent attack on the high-stakes…

Seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in action is a study in contrasts. Despite months of media saturation through social platforms and TV, their presence still mesmerizes. Their film, Wicked, has captivated fans during its promotional journey, with tears shed aplenty. In a New York City studio in early December, these two co-stars demonstrate the dynamic chemistry that brought their iconic roles to life. Erivo, London-born and a veteran of theater, channels the stoicism and strength of her character, Elphaba, during a photoshoot. Yet, off-camera, she lightens the atmosphere. Watching her director Jon M. Chu strike a pose, she shouts…

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Harlan Coben, the master of twist-filled page-turners, continues his successful foray into television with Netflix’s adaptation of his thriller Missing You. Following the massive success of Fool Me Once, one of Netflix’s most popular shows of 2024, Missing You promises to captivate audiences with its blend of suspense and heart-wrenching drama. For Coben, showrunner Victoria Asare-Archer, and the cast, the challenge was to seamlessly blend the nail-biting twists with relatable character dynamics. “We wanted to keep the twists and turns and the suspense,” Coben explained during a press event in November. “But as [producer] Nicola Shindler mentioned, this is also…

From thrillers like “Babygirl” and “Love Lies Bleeding” to genre-bending horror films like “The Substance” and inspirational sports dramas like “The Fire Inside,” women directed some of the most audacious and acclaimed movies of 2024. However, new research highlights that female filmmakers remain the exception rather than the rule. According to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University, women accounted for just 16% of directors on the 250 highest-grossing domestic releases. This figure is unchanged from 2023. Among the top 100 grossing films, women directed only 11%, a drop of three…

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UPDATED with new start time for the postponed Sugar Bowl. The Sugar Bowl, a cherished college football tradition for 90 years, has been postponed by one day following a horrific attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. The tragedy left at least 10 people dead and over 30 injured. As law enforcement officials work to piece together the chaotic events on Bourbon Street, organizers of the Allstate Sugar Bowl announced during a news conference that the game between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia, originally scheduled for this evening, will now take place on Thursday. ESPN, which had…

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The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Josh Welsh, longtime president of Film Independent, who passed away on December 31 after a courageous five-year battle with colon cancer. While his exact age was not immediately available, Welsh’s contributions to the independent film community have left an indelible mark. A Career Rooted in Advocacy for Independent Voices Josh Welsh began his journey in the arts as an actor before volunteering at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 1996. Over two decades ago, he joined Film Independent’s staff, eventually becoming president in 2012. In this role, Welsh oversaw the nonprofit’s operations,…