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Put the town on alert! The 1997 volcano film Dante’s Peak will be erupting into a new 4K Ultra-High Definition Blu-ray on February 11th. According to Blu-ray.com, the Universal Pictures film will be getting a new physical media release courtesy of Kino Lorber. The film comes from director Roger Donaldson, who is known for movies like the Kevin Costner suspense thriller No Way Out, the Tom Cruise bartender drama Cocktail, and the sci-fi horror Species. Dante’s Peak stars Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Renée Smith, Jeremy Foley, and Elizabeth Hoffman.

The movie is a part of the often-occurring dual release of movies with similar plots, with examples that include Armageddon and Deep Impact, Antz and A Bug’s Life and White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen. Dante’s Peak would be released the same year as the other notable volcano film Volcano. Volcano would star Tommy Lee Jones and sport a...

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams’ untitled mystery movie for Warner Bros and his Bad Robot, Deadline has confirmed.

The actor will join an ensemble that also includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey, as previously announced. Plot details remain under wraps, though we hear this is not a time-travel film, as some have conjectured. Abrams will direct from his own script, with Bad Robot producing.

Currently, Jackson can be seen starring opposite John David Washington in Netflix’s film The Piano Lesson, based on the August Wilson play, reprising his role after working with Washington on a stage adaptation. The film released in select theaters earlier this month and debuts on the streamer tomorrow. Upcoming, he’ll also be seen in the Western The Unholy Trinity opposite Pierce Brosnan, Renny Harlin’s actioner The Beast opposite Joel Kinnaman, action adventure pic Afterburn opposite Dave Bautista,...

Having such a long career in the entertainment industry, Sarah Jessica Parker has seen many phases during her Hollywood journey. She started out as a child actor on Broadway and went on to make her mark on the screen by playing memorable characters such as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s Sex and the City.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City | Credit: HBO

However, despite her long-standing career in the industry, the actress has been open about feeling insecure and nervous when it comes to taking on a new role. And she had similar jitters while starring alongside the James Bond star Pierce Brosnan in the 2011 comedy film, I Don’t Know How She Does It.

When Sarah Jessica Parker Got Overwhelmed While Starring Alongside Pierce Brosnan

The 2011 comedy film I Don’t Know How She Does It follows Sarah Jessica Parker in the role of an overworked mother of two...

Pierce Brosnan believes a third 'Mamma Mia!' film is "doable" following a meeting with producer Judy Craymer over the summer.The 71-year-old actor has confirmed he would "welcome the opportunity" to return for another installment of the Abba-inspired films after previously appearing in the 2008 original and the 2018 follow-up 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'.He told The Hollywood Reporter: "['Mamma Mia!' producer] Judy Craymer is a dear friend, and we met during the summer, and I believe that my fellow thespians would all jump at the chance to go and do 'Mamma Mia 3'."I think it’s doable. Of course, it’s always the story. What is the story? I would definitely welcome the opportunity to go back into the world of 'Mamma Mia!', for sure."Craymer has previously admitted she's keen to get going on a third film, but she revealed Abba stars...

Pierce Brosnan felt a personal connection to the story in his new film The Last Rifleman, in which he portrays a nearly 93-year-old World War II veteran grappling with the pain of his past.

“I thought it was such a heartfelt story, and it took me back to a part of Ireland that I didn’t know,” the Ireland-born actor tells The Hollywood Reporter of the movie that filmed in Belfast. “My stepfather was in the Second World War. He was a Scotsman from Glasgow. He talked little of the war, but he was in the tank regiment, and he talked about a particular incident which haunted him.”

Loosely based on the true story of British D-Day veteran Bernard Jordan, The Last Rifleman is now available via on-demand platforms and includes a similarly haunting backstory for Artie Crawford (Brosnan). Following the death of his wife, Artie plans to escape from...

Multiple actors donned the iconic suit to portray the English spy, but no one did it like Daniel Craig. After appearing in five installments of the James Bond franchise, the Casino Royale actor announced his exit from the role.

Fan’s theory and speculations soon began on which actor would be worthy of taking on the mantle, and there was one unanimous decision. The Man of Steel, aka Henry Cavill came out as a winner of the online discourse on the next 007 agent. Although producers of the movie have disintegrated the boundaries of ethnicities for the role, Cavill could still bag the role.

Where it began: Henry Cavill’s first shot Daniel Craig in Casino Royale | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Pierce Brosnan‘s GoldenEye showcased the charming actor in the role of an MI6 offer tasked with stopping a crime syndicate from acquiring a secret defense system. The film was...

The search for the next James Bond has been running for quite some time now. Since Daniel Craig stepped off, fans have been patiently waiting for the next contender, waiting to see who will fill in the role. While they have been forbearing, they have not been quiet, putting forth more than a few candidates for the role based on who they think would be the best.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale | Credit: Columbia Pictures

Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Michael B. Jordan, and even Idris Elba have been put forth by fans in an attempt to have some control over the decision-making. However, a recent update shows that they have no control whatsoever.

The Requirements of the Next James Bond

Since it was first announced that the hunt for the next James Bond has begun, fans have been looking for some other kind of candidate...

Three years ago, Daniel Craig's time as James Bond came to an end. Director Cary Joji Fukunaga's "No Time to Die" rather boldly gave Craig's version of Bond a proper ending. With that, all eyes are now on the future. Over the last few years, various rumors, suggestions, and bits of speculation have cropped up regarding who will take over as 007 in the next iteration of the legendary franchise. As of now, nothing has been confirmed by Eon Productions or the film's producers. That said, they do know what they're looking for when it comes to finding Craig's successor, and there are a few key requirements.

In a conversation with The Independent, longtime franchise stewards Barbara Broccoli, daughter of the late Albert "Cuddy" Broccoli, and her brother, Michael G. Wilson, spoke about the future of "James Bond" -- specifically, who will play the next Bond on screen. "It's a big decision,...

Despite plenty of rumors about who will succeed Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, an actor has yet to be chosen. However, in a new interview with The Independent, Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson offered some insight into the type of actor they’ll be looking at.

To start, Bond will be played by a man, the Broccolis confirmed, so any talk of Bond being portrayed by woman is inaccurate.

The new actor will likely be in his 30s and must be prepared to commit to the role for at least a decade. While Daniel Craig was 38 when he was cast as Bond, others like Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan were all in their early to mid-40s. This time, it seems the Broccolis are aiming to skew a bit younger.

Lastly, and perhaps most intriguing, the Broccolis wouldn’t rule out casting a person of color.

Paul Engelen, the British makeup designer who earned two Emmys and two Oscar nominations in a fabulous career that included work on Reds, Batman, The Phantom Menace, Gladiator and Game of Thrones, has died. He was 75.

Engelen died Nov. 3 of cancer at his home in West Sussex, England, his son-in-law (and fellow makeup designer) Daniel Lawson Johnston told The Hollywood Reporter.

Engelen also did makeup for three James Bonds — Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig — on the 007 films The Man With the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), Die Another Day (2002), Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008).

He teamed with Blake Edwards on Victor/Victoria (1982), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) and Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), with Steven Spielberg on Empire of the Sun (1987) and Munich (2005) and with Ridley Scott on Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005) and Robin Hood (2010).

Engelen shared his first Academy Award nom with Rick Baker...

Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. To keep up with our latest features, sign up for the Weekly Edit newsletter and follow us @mubinotebook on Twitter and Instagram.NEWSLa région centrale.Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States for a second time.Major film distributors declined to pick up Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice (2024) under threat of legal action from the Trump campaign, just as recent documentaries, including No Other Land and The Bibi Files (both 2024) have been neglected.In a stunning blow to film preservation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has laid off sixteen employees from its archive and library departments as part of a broad “restructuring” plan. Several were instrumental archivists who had been at the Academy for years.Not only are Moroccan filmmakers receiving plum spots in international festival lineups, but investments from foreign productions, a new streaming service,...

Tomorrow may never die, but for the cast and crew of Bond #18, it was like every day would never end. Hit with constant script rewrites, testy stars, filming locations pulled at the last second, and a seemingly impossible release target, Tomorrow Never Dies felt like it was panning out to be the sophomore slump that neither Pierce Brosnan nor the 007 franchise needed. And yet, it actually turned into a pretty damn good movie…decades after its release, that is. Appreciated and more relevant now than ever, Tomorrow Never Dies may not have lived up to standards in 1997, but is today considered a key entry in the Brosnan era. So what went on behind the scenes, and how exactly did it get there? Let’s shake it up as we find out: What Happened to This Movie?!

Tomorrow Never Dies was greenlit before the previous Bond installment, 1995’s GoldenEye, even hit theaters.

“The Last Rifleman” is a moving story about memory, loss, and forgiveness set against the soft background of war memories. The movie is set against the 75th anniversary of D-Day and follows Artie Crawford, a 92-year-old World War II veteran from Belfast whose drive is stronger than his weak body might suggest.

Pierce Brosnan gives Artie a lot of depth, going from being a man living in a nursing home to a man on a very personal journey. Artie decides to leave his care facility and go to Normandy, even though doctors and the facility say he shouldn’t because he has recently lost his wife and is having a hard time with the weight of his memories. Maggie, his beloved wife, died recently after a long illness with dementia. She left him with a heavy emotional load and a strong sense of being alone.

The story unfolds like a delicate road trip,...

Daniel Craig rose to international fame with his role as the fictional spy created by Ian Fleming, James Bond. Until his role in Casino Royale, his most prominent roles were alongside Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and in the Steven Spielberg film Munich. The role of Bond even got him into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Daniel Craig in a still from No Time to Die | Credits: Eon Productions

Craig’s salary for James Bond may not be the highest in his career, but it was enough for him to top actors like Pierce Brosnan and Sean Connery as the highest-paid Bond actor. The achievement came as no easy feat as Craig spent a good 15 years of his career in the role.

Daniel Craig Holds The Record For The Highest Paid James Bond Actor Daniel Craig as James Bond in Spectre | Credits: Eon Productions

The search for...

An amalgam of a road trip dramedy, an emotional memory piece and a nostalgic look at the glory of World War II, “The Last Rifleman” wants to be many things. Alas, Kevin Fitzpatrick’s script fails to give any of these threads the dramatic heft or the character specification they require. Terry Loane directs all of it with a smooth but rather indifferent hand, unable to overcome the script’s limitations. As the veteran referred to by the title, Pierce Brosnan becomes the main reason to watch.

Brosnan is 92-year-old Artie Crawford, living in a care home in Northern Ireland while having poignant and unsettling flashbacks to World War II, when he fought alongside his best friend and fell in love with the woman he eventually married. Facing the end of life, he decides to go back to Normandy to visit the place that haunts his dreams. Despite the distractingly...

Only a third of people develop dementia as they age, so why do we treat elderly people like children? That 92-year-old-man whose movements are restricted on his daughter’s orders might have faced down shelling and gunfire in his time. It doesn’t seem to occur to his nurses that he still knows a few tricks. Even though they’ve seen him in a suit, at his wife’s funeral, and even though they’ve noticed that occasional gleam in his eye, they never consider that they’re trying to imprison James Bond.

Artie has a history that is all his own, and he doesn’t consider himself a hero, but he does share an actor with Mr Bond – Pierce Brosnan. The Irish star is only 71 but very effectively captures the physicality of someone significantly older and more fragile. He’s had few roles like this over the course of his career,...

The Last Rifleman is one of those films from a genre I have often described as “a movie.” It was made for that lazy Sunday afternoon that makes you appreciate what you have or long for what you don’t. This British war drama, which Sky Films has finally dusted off, is now allowing the rest of the world to see it. This is welcomed because The Last Rifleman is a good genre picture.

That’s because Terry Loane’s (In the Land of Saints and Sinners) The Last Rifleman has a bevy of quality messaging that also happens to be highly entertaining. Along with a touching central performance from a well-known movie star and some cameos from the late John Amos in his last film role, it’s a movie experience that is funny, moving, and, above all else, satisfying.

Pierce Brosnan and Samuel Bottomley star in The Last Rifleman...

Daniel Craig doesn't care who the next James Bond actually is.The 56-year-old actor played 007 in five blockbusters - starting with 2006's 'Casino Royale' and ending with 2021's 'No Time To Die' - and while the hunt is on for his successor, he has insisted he's not too fussed about the ongoing debate.Asked about the next actor to take on the iconic role, he told Variety with a smile and chuckle: "I don't care."Daniel - who playing a question and answer game with 'Queer' co-star Drew Starkey - also struggled to remember the number of Bond films he's starred in.Drew joked it was "too many", and he agreed, adding: "I don't know either. I'd have to count. One, two, three... five? Five."With movie bosses looking for the next person to play Ian Fleming's iconic fictional spy, Jennifer Salke...

The Exchange has launched international sales at AFM on Wayfarer Studios’ complete sports dramaThe Senior from Rod Lurie, starring Michael Chiklis and Mary Stuart Masterson.

Brandon Flynn, James Badge Dale, and Rob Corddry round out the key cast on the story of 59-year-old Mike Flynt (Chiklis), who returns to the gridiron in his senior year of eligibility to prove to himself and his loved ones that he still has what it takes, years after he was kicked off his college American Football team.

Mark Ciardi and Campbell McInnes (A Million Miles Away) of Select Films produced with Justin Baldoni and...

Like a veteran high roller playing the odds, indie film execs crowding the new Vegas venue at the Palms Casino for this year’s American Film Market are hedging their bets. The independent film business, a risky proposal at the best of times, has becoming increasingly precarious with theatrical releases an all-or-nothing proposal — the jackpot of Longlegs versus the bust of Borderlands and Megalopolis — and buyers hesitant to place their chips on anything that doesn’t look like a sure thing.

For indie movies at the AFM, that means a doubling down on genre films, particularly horror and action, and a move away from drama and comedy titles, which are considered riskier bets internationally.

“People are really focused on genre, even some of the smaller international sales companies are boosting their genre slates,” notes one U.S. seller. “Success has become impossible to predict and everyone is looking for anything that has a built-in audience.

The American Film Market, which runs Nov. 5 – 10, kicks off in new digs as the event relocates from its long-standing base in Santa Monica to the bright lights of Las Vegas. The move will see hundreds of exhibitors setting up shop in the Palms Casino Resort, which will also play host to the AFM’s conference series, the AFM Sessions, as well as industry screenings inside the resort’s 14-screen multiplex, the Brenden Theatres.

More than 285 companies and organizations from 80 countries are exhibiting at this year’s AFM, with the event’s organizers announcing that exhibition space in the Palms Casino Resort has sold out. Countries including China, France, Germany, Italy, Romania and Thailand will host dedicated umbrella stands showcasing national companies and producers, and a total of 34 countries will be represented by international trade organizations, film commissions and national delegations.

Here are some of the buzziest films at AFM 2024:...

The nineties was the heyday of the mid-level action hero. Jean Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal churned out a whole series of increasingly profitable action programmers in the early part of the decade. Seagal’s movies were wildly profitable for Warner Bros, while Van Damme had a home at Universal Pictures. Every studio wanted its own Jcvd or Seagal, with Paramount trying to launch Jeff Speakman with The Perfect Weapon (which has a devoted fan in our own writer Ej Tangonan) and Fox even trying with football player Howie Long in Firestorm. One studio that badly wanted their own action guy was New Line Cinema, but before they found their niche in the genre with Rumble in the Bronx and Mortal Kombat, they tried to launch two promising action heroes. One was Thomas Ian Griffith, whose (pretty awesome) action flick Excessive Force was only given a small regional release.

While Tarsem Singh is currently enjoying the The Fall, Distribution Woes, and the Next Chapter”>recent restoration of his cult classic The Fall, he’s still seeking distribution for his last film Dear Jassi. In the meantime, he’s moving on to his next project, set to begin shooting next year. Deadline reports he’ll direct Dev Patel in The Journeyman, a crime thriller scripted by the husband-and-wife duo of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, aka The Roberts. The film will tell the “story of a struggling pro tennis player who is lured into an illegal match-fixing ring to support his family and finds himself trapped in a ruthless world of corruption and violence he may never escape.”

In a small update, Julia Ducournau is in production on her mysterious Titane follow-up Alpha and a report from France gives a few more details, noting the title is the name of the female main character,...

On September 8, 2024, an open casting call was announced for the new HBO original series adaptation of Harry Potter. The call was for actors aged between 9 and 11 on April 2025 from among the residents of the UK and Ireland. The announcement reiterated that the series will be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s books, like the films before.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

The films also looked for age-appropriate actors for the roles of Harry Potter and his friends. They considered some talents like Tom Felton, who was a couple of years older than his character Draco Malfoy. Interestingly, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint—the main trio—were each born a year apart.

Emma Watson’s Age At The Beginning And End Of Harry Potter Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Credits: Warner Bros.

It's been a huge month for fans of The Fall, which this writer, as one of those long-suffering fans, never thought she'd ever get to say. After spending years floating in streamless purgatory, Tarsem Sing's divisive 2006 masterpiece finally got a home—and a long overdue 4K restoration—over at Mubi.

Nach einer kreativen Überarbeitung hat Lily James anstelle von Sylvester Stallone die Hauptrolle in dem „Cliffhanger“-Reboot übernommen, das derzeit bereits in Österreich gedreht wird.

Lily James in „Cliffhanger“ (Credit: Cliffhanger Production)

In den Lienzer Dolomiten in Österreich finden derzeit unter der Regie von Jaume Collet-Serra die Dreharbeiten zum Reboot des Actionklassikers „Cliffhanger“ aus dem Jahr 1983 statt.

Nach einer kreativen Überarbeitung hat Lily James anstelle von Sylvester Stallone die Hauptrolle übernommen. Sie spielt Naomi, die ältere Tochter des erfahrenen Bergsteigers Ray Cooper (Pierce Brosnan), der zusammen mit seiner Tochter Sydney in den Dolomiten eine Berghütte betreibt. Während eines Wochenendausflugs mit dem Sohn eines Milliardärs geraten die beiden ins Visier von Kidnappern. Naomi, die noch unter den Erinnerungen an einen früheren Kletterunfall leidet, wird Zeugin des Überfalls und kann entkommen. Um ihre Familie zu retten, muss sie sich ihren Ängsten stellen und in den Alpen ums Überleben kämpfen.

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Lily James has replaced Sylvester Stallone in the 'Cliffhanger' reboot.The 78-year-old action legend was set to reprise his role as Ranger Gabriel "Gabe" Walker in the remake of the 1993 action thriller.However, this week it was confirmed that Lily, 35, and former Bond star Pierce Brosnan, 71, will now lead the movie.The cast also includes Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski, Shubham Saraf, Assaad Bouab, Suzy Bemba and Bruno Gouery. Jaume Collet-Serra is taking over to direct the flick, meaning Ric Roman Waugh is no longer taking the helm.Pierce will portray mountaineer Ray Cooper and Lily is his daughter Naomi, who has to “save her family” and “fight for survival in the Italian Dolomites".The synopsis reads: “In this reboot of Cliffhanger, seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper (Pierce Brosnan) and his daughter Sydney run a mountain chalet in the Dolomites.“During a weekend trip with a billionaire's son, they...

Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV has revealed its November highlights. The Pluto TV November 2024 lineup serves up a delicious selection of TV shows, movies, and new channels, including the return of their Season’s Greetings category and a cornucopia of fresh options.

For those inspired to trace their roots, check out PBS Genealogy to explore the fascinating and emotional histories of the famous and not-so-famous. And if the dinner conversation turns competitive (as it often does), settle it with the new Family Feud channel, hosted by Steve Harvey.

As a special holiday gift to you, Pluto TV is bringing back Pluto TV 007! Dive into 20 official James Bond films, including Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, now streaming for free. Whether you’re a longtime James Bond fan or just discovering the legend, enjoy the 007 experience on Pluto TV.

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Lily James and Pierce Brosnan are ready to rock with their reboot of Cliffhanger.

Principal photography commenced in Austria for an updated take on the 1993 film of the same name that starred Sylvester Stallone. Jaume Collet-Serra directs the new movie that is planning a theatrical release and hails from Rocket Science, in partnership with Thank You Pictures and Supernix.

The Cliffhanger reboot centers on mountaineer Ray Cooper (Brosnan), who runs a chalet with his daughter in the Dolomites, a mountain range in Italy. When the pair are kidnapped, older daughter Naomi (James) — still dealing with trauma from a previous climbing incident — must overcome her past to save her family.

Stallone was announced last year as starring in the reboot but has since exited the project, as has previously announced director Ric Roman Waugh.

Rounding out the cast are Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski, Shubham Saraf, Assaad Bouab, Suzy Bemba and Bruno Gouery.

Ordinarily I groan when hearing about yet another inferior reboot of a good movie, but Cliffhanger is the kind of concept that’s hard to mess up. The original 1993 thriller was pretty simple: there are lots of cliffs, and people hanging from them. You throw in bad guys and people who want to throw our heroes over the edge for the entire picture and you get a gripping evening. If you did it again and just stuck to the same basic elements, it should still work. Cliffhanger is also one of the more well-known pictures in the career of macho man Sylvester Stallone, and since the man is still kicking, it’s conceivable he could play a part or at least a cameo…at least, that’s what one would think. But though there were initial plans to fit him in somewhere, a “creative overhaul” has resulted in his departure.

Brace yourselves, movie audiences: a new “Cliffhanger” movie is on the way. But the upcoming reboot isn’t the same concept that once had Sylvester Stallone returning and Ana Lily Amirpour attached to direct. It turns out Stallone isn’t back after all, and Amirpour’s out behind the camera, although her all-female story is still the basis of the script.

Read More: ‘Cliffhanger’: Sylvester Stallone To Star In Ric Roman Waugh’s Sequel To The 1993 Action Film

Instead Jaume Collet-Serra directs Lily James and Pierce Brosnan in the starring roles of the action reboot.

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Lily James in ‘Cliffhanger’ (Photo Courtesy of Rocket Science)

Lily James takes the lead in the reboot of the 1993 action thriller Cliffhanger directed by Renny Harlin and starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocket Science released the first two photos from the new version, which is currently in filming in Austria’s East Tyrol region of the Lienz Dolomites.

In addition to Lily James (Pam & Tommy), the thriller stars Pierce Brosnan, Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski, Shubham Saraf, Assaad Bouab, Suzy Bemba, and Bruno Gouery. Jaume Collet-Serra directs, based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour.

“In this reboot of Cliffhanger, seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper (Brosnan) and his daughter Sydney run a mountain chalet in the Dolomites. During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers,” reads the official synopsis. “Ray’s older daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.

Principal photography for Jaume Collet-Serra’s Cliffhanger reboot is officially underway in Austria, where Lily James defies gravity while pushing herself to the limit. Today, Rocket Science, in partnership with Thank You Pictures and Supernix, unveiled two first-look images from the film’s shoot in Austria’s East Tyrol region of the Lienz Dolomites. I hope you don’t get vertigo because the reboot of Sylvester Stallone’s 1993 thriller, starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, looks like it’s off to an exciting start.

“In this reboot of Cliffhanger, seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper (Pierce Brosnan) and his daughter Sydney run a mountain chalet in the Dolomites. During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers. Ray’s older daughter Naomi (Lily James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes. To save her family, she must confront her...

A “Cliffhanger” follow-up keeps on rolling. But now in a much different configuration.

Rocket Science in partnership with Thank You Pictures and Supernix has announced that filming is underway on “Cliffhanger,” a reboot of the 1993 action extravaganza that starred Sylvester Stallone and John Lithgow. This new version stars Lily James and Pierce Brosnan and is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour.

A proposed follow-up to “Cliffhanger” dates back to 1994, when TriStar announced “Cliffhanger 2: The Dam,” with Stallone returning. For years it sat fallow until 2019, when Amirpour was hired and Jason Momoa was earmarked to star. In 2023 it was re-announced as a legacy sequel, with Stallone set to return under the direction of Ric Roman Waugh. Mark Bianculli wrote that version of the script. Later in 2023, Jean-François Richet was hired to replace Waugh.

And now the production has veered in an entirely different direction,...

Lily James and Pierce Brosnan are set to star in a new reimagining of the classic action pic Cliffhanger with Jaume Collet-Serra directing. The project is a Rocket Science production in partnership with Thank You Pictures and Supernix.

The original film starred Sylvester Stallone with Renny Harlin directing. James and Gala Gordon’s Parodos banner is also produing in association with Rocket Science as well.

“The process of shooting Cliffhanger has been exhilarating. I love stepping into the shoes, and learning from the climbing community. Jaume is a force. We have a fearless cast and crew who have been unparalleled in their passion and dedication,” James said.

The new script is based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour. Melanie Toast penned the latest draft.

Brosnan will play seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney. During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son,...

A reboot of Sylvester Stallone’s action classic “Cliffhanger” is currently in production, but the film will look a lot different from the package initially announced nearly 18 months ago.

Stallone will no longer star in the update meant to be directed by Ric Roman Waugh (“Greenland”) from a script by Mark Bianculli (“Hunters”). A creative overhaul has meant that actor Lily James will take on the lead role. Pierce Brosnan will co-star and Jaume Collet-Serra will direct. The project hails from Rocket Science in partnership with Thank You Pictures and Supernix.

Filming is underway in Austria with a buzzy supporting cast, including: Nell Tiger Free, festival darling Franz Rogowski (“Passages”), Shubham Saraf (“Shantaram”), Assaad Bouab (“Franklin”), Suzy Bemba (“Poor Things”) and Bruno Gouery, a breakout star of the Netflix hit “Emily in Paris.”

The new script is based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour. Insiders familiar with the project...

Screen Internationalis rounding up the key projects launched before and during this year’s American Film Market (AFM), which runsNovember 5-10 at thePalms Casino Resort.

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Chris Rock will direct and star in the story of a talented actress with a habit of getting in her own way. She is offered the role of a lifetime from a director. The only snag is they have history. FromMACRO Film Studios and Confluential Films.

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Adam Driver, Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway will star for James Gray in the crime drama,...

UK sales, production and distribution outfit Signature Entertainment has boarded international sales for Michael Cristofer’s The Great Lillian Hall, which stars Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and Pierce Brosnan, with sales launching at the upcoming AFM.

A Broadway actress battles on-coming dementia as she prepares for her next big role on the stage.

Further cast includes Lily Rabe and Jesse Williams.

American Beauty producer Bruce Cohen, I, Tonya producer Steven Rogers, Scott Thigpen and Marie Halliday serve as producers.

US filmmaker Cristofer’s previous directing credits include The Night Clerk.

Signature’s executive vice president of international sales Ella Field...

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” star James Howard has been cast in upcoming suspense film “Albert.”

Howard, who played Draco Malfoy in the West End production of the show, will star as The Rector in the new film. He also previously had a role in Pierce Brosnan film “Survivor.”

Set in the seventeenth century, “Albert” tells the story of a man called Sarre, who has a book of dark magic titled “Le Petit Albert.” The local rector warns him away from the book and offers him salvation – but despite his efforts, the book cannot be destroyed and returns to Sarre with dark consequences.

Cameron Ashplant (“Marooned Awakening”) also appears in the film, which is written, directed and produced by Joshua Fletcher.

The film has just started principal photography on location on the U.K. island of Guernsey and is aiming for a late summer 2025 release.

“Finding an actor who could play the dark,...

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Territory is an Australian neo-Western drama series created by Ben Davies and Timothy Lee. The Netflix series revolves around the world’s largest cattle station, Marriane Station which has been owned for generations by the Lawson family but it becomes subject to takeover by various parties after the Lawson family engages in a succession battle for ownership of the property. Territory stars Anna Torv, Michael Dorman, Robert Taylor, and Sam Corlett. So, if you loved the Western element, engaging family drama, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Territory here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Yellowstone is a neo-Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. The Paramount Network series follows the Dutton family who own the largest ranch in Montana. The plot mostly revolves...

With the recent (extremely disappointing) release of "Joker: Folie a Deux," there is nothing standing between the old DC and the new DC Universe, which kicks off later this year when the animated "Creature Commandos" arrives on Max. Then DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran's plans kick into high gear next summer when Gunn's new "Superman" movie hits theaters. What are those plans, exactly? An ever-growing list of movies and TV shows has already been confirmed, and put simply, the DC Universe is getting a reboot. Unfortunately, there is still some confusion for the time being.

The easiest thing would be for Warner Bros. and DC Studios to say "we're starting over completely fresh. Nothing from the former Dceu counts, but everything going forward does." Unfortunately, it's not so simple. Certain projects that were in the works before are going to be ushered in as part of the future.

For years, people have wondered about the mysterious playboy secret agent James Bond and his sexuality. Given his charming and alluring personality that can make any woman go mad, Bond’s sexuality has long been a topic of great debate since the inception of the modern world and ‘forward-thinking’.

Daniel Craig as James Bond | Credit: Eon Productions

While some like Daniel Craig are of the opinion that he would get with anyone, others believe Bond is an alpha masculine male who would not dabble with the said territory. Despite carrying opinions, Skyfall featured an interesting scene that hinted at 007’s bisexual nature. And consequently, it was also a scene that Barbara Broccoli had to fight to keep.

James Bond’s Bisexual-esque Scene Was Almost Cut from Skyfall The scene which featured the dialogue that was almost cut from Daniel’s Craig’s Skyfall | Credit: Eon Productions

The Daniel Craig-starrer Skyfall...

Exclusive: The Exchange has boarded world sales on Australian horror-thriller In Vitro, starring Talia Zucker (Lake Mungo), Will Howarth (Beast) and Ashley Zukerman (Succession).

Directed by Tom McKeith and Howarth, the film marks the follow-up after their debut feature Beast, which was nominated for Best First Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015.

After a world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival this summer, where it was the Audience Award Runner-Up, the movie is set for its North American premiere at the Austin Film Festival this week where it is nominated for the Dark Matters Jury Award. Pic was written by Howarth, McKeith, and Zucker. It is produced by Fictious.

The Exchange will introduce In Vitro to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market in Las Vegas. The sales deal was negotiated by Matt Hechinger on behalf of The Exchange and by Will Howarth on behalf of Fictious.

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Richard E. Grant is delighted that 'Saltburn' "provoked so much" from audiences.The 67-year-old star featured in Emerald Fennell's film in the role of Sir James Catton and was amazed that sexual scenes featuring Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) caused such a stir in an era where movies and TV are consumed more frequently than ever.In an interview for the Metro newspaper's 60 Seconds column, Richard said: "Well, I think in the age we live where you can see anything on social media or download anything at any minute of the day, to have something that is still going to surprise people... and because it deals so forensically with sexual obsession... I love the fact that it provoked so much."The director, Emerald Fennell, said: 'This is a family film. People should watch it with their grandmothers.' And some of them did. And are still recovering!"The...

Aaron Kaufman, the Emmy-nominated director behind Superpower, Sean Penn’s Paramount documentary about the Ukraine-Russia war, has died at the age of 51.

Deadline confirmed the news with Chad Verdi of Verdi Productions, who financed and executive produced some of Kaufman’s previous and upcoming projects, including Superpower. He died in Las Vegas of an apparent heart attack on Thursday.

Kaufman is perhaps best known for co-helming Superpower alongside Penn, and the effort translated into a News & Documentary Emmy nod in the Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary category. What began as an aim to track Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s rise from popular comedian-actor to a prominent political leader transitioned to a war doc in the aftermath of Russia’s campaign launched in 2022, when Kaufman was on the ground as a filmmaker.

Speaking to the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s beginning at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival, Kaufman said, “It seems...

Aaron Kaufman, a writer, director and producer whose credits include “Superpower” and “Machete Kills,” died on Thursday evening in Las Vegas after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was 51.

Kaufman’s death was confirmed by Chad Verdi, the film financier behind “The Irishman” as well as several of Kaufman’s past and upcoming projects.

The Long Island native, who was Robert Rodriguez’s longtime producing partner, is best known for co-directing with Sean Penn the Emmy-nominated documentary “Superpower,” which traced the political rise of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. While Penn became the face of the 2023 documentary, it was Kaufman who had been on the ground in Ukraine in February 2022 when the ongoing war with Russia broke out. Kaufman had been in Kyiv in the weeks leading up to Russia’s invasion and had been in the bunker with the Ukrainian leader during the perilous first days of the conflict. (Penn...

Fans cannot seem to forgive People Magazine for never awarding the title of Sexiest Man Alive to Henry Cavill. Since its inception in the 1980s, the title has been held by several handsome men in Hollywood. Cavill impressed fans with his looks and physique, especially since his portrayal of Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel.

Henry Cavill as a Wolverine variant in Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

Cavill’s role as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher also captured the stunning looks of the star. Despite being celebrated for his appearance, he still hasn’t claimed the coveted title. The recent recipients of the title include Patrick Dempsey, Chris Evans, Paul Rudd, and Michael B. Jordan.

Fans Are Unhappy That Henry Cavill Never Won People’s Sexiest Man Alive Title Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher | Credits: Netflix

While Man of Steel may not be...

Heute feiert der Western „The Unholy Trinity“ Weltpremiere beim 20. Zurich Film Festival. Wir haben mit Veronica Ferres, die neben Pierce Brosnan und Samuel L. Jackson die Hauptrolle spielt, über die Dreharbeiten, das Arbeiten in den USA und den Status quo bei ihrer Construction Film gesprochen.

Veronica Ferres (Credit: Manfred Baumann)

„The Unholy Trinity“ von Richard Gray ist ein waschechter Western um Ehre und Rache, in dem aber letztendlich die Frauen die Hosen anhaben. Was hat Ihnen am Drehbuch gefallen?

Veronica Ferres: Ich war fasziniert, dass das Buch eine Zeit in Amerika erzählt, in der Menschen aus aller Welt Geflüchtete waren, Emigranten, und dort in der der Rauheit der Natur aufeinander angewiesen waren. Da sehe ich eine deutliche Parallele zum Hier und Jetzt. Wir haben heute mehr Flüchtlingsströme denn je, und ich sehe, wie viel Missverständnisse es gibt. Wo Menschlichkeit an erster Stelle stehen sollte, geht es oft um Habgier und andere Motive,...

Pierce Brosnan is finally getting to play “richer characters,” he told Variety.

“I tell my sons: ‘Work gets work.’ I’ve been a working actor all my life and I’ve managed to create a body of work that, I think, is entertaining and substantial. There are some wonderful jewels within it.”

Richard Gray, his director on western “The Unholy Trinity,” agreed: “Pierce’s a ridiculously good actor. Lately, he’s been doing some really good stuff. He’s had a string of films that aren’t out yet and they will show him in many different lights. Over the next 10 years, he’ll be very acclaimed.”

Brosnan has been a “great supporter” of the movie, now set to close Zurich Film Festival, which sees him square off against Samuel L. Jackson.

“Working with Pierce and Sam was a dream come true. I grew up watching these guys: they are legends.

Jodie Foster is going from Night Country to wine country. According to Variety, the Academy Award-winning actress has set her first project since starring in True Detective's fourth season earlier this year. She'll lead the film Vie Privée, an upcoming French language project from director Rebecca Zlotowski. Zlotowski also wrote the film,...