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Playing Donald Trump’s mentor Roy Cohn in Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice is not the first time Jeremy Strong has tackled recent American history. Before the actor became synonymous with Kendall Roy in Succession, he played parts in The Big Short, Selma and Parkland. While the actor feels a slight discomfort discussing acting choices for a film whose main subject “poses such a clear and present danger to you and I,” Strong is no less proud of the work. “I am happy with how it turned out and happy that I went for it,” he says. “I almost didn’t.”

Deadline: What made you run toward this role and this film?

Jeremy Strong: You run toward it, because it’s so dangerous. Because it’s been done before brilliantly. It was done by Al Pacino [in Angels in America] in a really definitive way, that had such an impact on me.

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It's an election year and, because of the way things shook out, there has been a lot of talk about former president Donald Trump, who is seeking a second term in office as the Republican nominee, running against Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee and current Vice President of the United States. So, on one hand, "The Apprentice," a recent biopic about Trump's rise to fame as a New York businessman, seemed like a timely concept. It hasn't exactly panned out as it wasn't only a lightning rod for controversy, but it flamed out at the box office as well. It turns out, a couple of A-list directors passed up the opportunity to step behind the camera for this one.

"The Apprentice" was directed by Ali Abbasi, with Sebastian Stan, known best as Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

The Japan Arts Council has established the Young Creator Development Funds under the subsidiary aid of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, to support the development of live-action and animation projects, mainly for overseas activities. The new program of the Japan Arts Council is called the Creator Development Program, and comprises three programs that will be implemented under the name Film Frontier in the field of feature filmmaking (live-action/animation). Four emerging directors have been selected for the first phase of the Global Networking Program.

The program will focus on supporting the planning and development activities of the young filmmakers, and will support them in realizing their feature film projects while receiving guidance from mentors with a global perspective, allowing them to take on challenges overseas.

At the announcement of the selected applicants held on November 1 during the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival, Ichiyama Shozo, the supervisor for...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Vidya Balan, Kartik Aaryan, Triptti Dimri, Sanjay Mishra, Rajpal Yadav, Ashwini Kalsikar, Vijay Raaz, Rajesh Sharma

Director: Anees Bazmee

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Movie Review (Photo Credit – Facebook)

What’s Good: The zany goings-on, and the hilarious lines well-supported by visuals

What’s Bad: Some needless and bad songs

Loo Break: Only if you are scared!

Watch or Not?: Of course! This Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a-‘maze’-ing in many ways!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 158 minutes

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A con-man, Rooh Baba (Kartik Aaryan), earning his living as a ghost-buster is employed by Meera (Triptii Dimri) and her maternal uncle (Rajesh Sharma) to bust a myth in the haveli of a king. The fable to be falsified (for a remuneration of a crore!) is that a spirit named Manjulika (Vidya Balan) resides behind a locked room in the palace.

On Saturday October 26 2024, National Geographic broadcasts To Catch a Smuggler: Secret Stash!

Blitzed at the Border Season 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “To Catch a Smuggler: Secret Stash,” titled “Blitzed at the Border,” promises to deliver intense moments and high-stakes action. Airing on National Geographic, this episode showcases the critical work of Customs and Border Protection (Cbp) officers as they tackle serious threats at the border.

In McAllen, Texas, Cbp officers face a challenging situation when they receive a potential bomb threat. The port is shut down as officers work to ensure the safety of everyone involved. This dramatic response highlights the constant vigilance required by border officers and the unpredictable nature of their duties. Viewers can expect to see how these officers handle the pressure and the protocols they follow in such a critical situation.

Meanwhile, in San Diego, the episode shifts focus to Homeland Security Investigations (Hsi...

Fifth Season’s banner Nordic Drama Queens and Swedish channel TV4 have unveiled exclusively to Variety the trailer of “Cry Wolf,” (“Vargasommar”), an action thriller starring British musician-turned-actor Eliot Sumner, Eva Melander (“Border”) and Henrik Dorsin (“Triangle of Sadness”).

An adaptation of Hans Rosenfeldt’s first solo novel of the same name, “Cry Wolf” is repped at Mipcom by Fifth Season’s global distribution arm, ahead of the show’s world premiere at the Stockholm Film Festival and follow-up launch on TV4 Play on Dec. 25.

Set in the remote northern Swedish town of Haparanda, the story turns on police investigator Hanna Wester, as she makes the macabre discovery of human remains in the stomach of a dead wolf. The remains are soon linked to a bloody drug deal across the border in Finland. Tension escalates in sleepy Haparanda as a professional killer comes to town to recover three valuable bags.

Gabriel Sherman has been at the forefront of reporting on the rise of the right-wing media. His coverage of the Murdoch family infighting makes “Succession” look like a documentary, and his chronicling of the rise of Fox News, coupled with reporting that brought the fall of its architect Roger Ailes, is the stuff of Greek tragedy.

In addition to being a well-sourced reporter, Sherman is a writer with a knack for narrative, with a keen eye for how human frailty mixed with greed and power have created such destructive forces on our society. Therefore, it’s not surprising that in recent years Sherman started to develop non-fiction scripted projects in Hollywood, most notably the Russell Crowe-led adaptation of his Roger Ailes biography into the Showtime limited series “The Loudest Voice.”

Sherman’s latest project to hit the big screen is “The Apprentice,” which opens in theaters October 11. The independently financed film,...

The timely and improbably nuanced Donald Trump origins movie, The Apprentice, almost didn’t make it to cinemas in time for the U.S. presidential election. For much of the past year, in fact, the film appeared to be falling victim to the very same Trumpian tactics of ruthless media manipulation that it seeks to scrutinize.

The Apprentice received rave reviews and an 8-minute standing ovation after its Cannes Film Festival premiere in May. Simultaneously, though, reports emerged that the film’s principal financier, Kinematics — founded by producer Mark Rapaport, son-in-law of the billionaire and known Trump donor Dan Snyder — had objections to a pivotal scene in the movie where a young Donald rapes his then-wife Ivana Trump. Days later, Trump’s real-life lawyers filed a cease and desist letter threatening to sue the producers and any future distributors of The Apprentice.

Given the film’s content, the meta nature...

Chinese drama series Blossoms Shanghai scooped two top prizes at the Asia Contents Awards & Global Ott Awards in Busan tonight (October 6).

The series, which marks the first foray into TV for auteur director Wong Kar-wai, won the best creative award for “the most outstanding work” as well as the best lead actor (male) prize for Hu Ge, who plays a self-made millionaire in 1990s Shanghai. The series was released on China’s Tencent Video streaming platform.

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Further top prizes went to Coupang Play’s South Korean series Boyhood, which won best Ott original,...

Chinese drama series Blossoms Shanghai scooped two top prizes at the Asia Contents Awards & Global Ott Awards in Busan tonight (October 6).

The series, which marks the first foray into TV for auteur director Wong Kar-wai, won the best creative award for “the most outstanding work” as well as the best lead actor (male) prize for Hu Ge, who plays a self-made millionaire in 1990s Shanghai. The series was released on China’s Tencent Video streaming platform.

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Further top prizes went to Coupang Play’s South Korean series Boyhood, which won best Ott original,...

Given what has happened over the last decade or so in American politics, a Donald Trump biopic felt inevitable — and now director Ali Abbasi's "The Apprentice" is upon us. The somewhat controversial film that had to dodge some legal action to make its way to theaters recently screened at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas as one of the secret screenings. Sebastian Stan, known best as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was on hand and described the film as a "classic American horror story." An apt description, to be sure. And yet, as I watched the film, another story kept coming to mind: the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy.

More specifically, Anakin Skywalker's fall from grace to become Darth Vader. Perhaps it says more about me as a lover of a certain kind of cinema than it does about Abbasi's take on the early years of the...

Could “Challengers,” which moved from an awards season slot last year due to the strikes to a less prestigious March release date this year, actually be a contender after all? The psychosexual tennis drama generated a lot of buzz and a fairly impressive box office performance, and it wouldn’t be crazy to wonder if nominations for Zendaya (Best Actress), Josh O’Connor (Best Supporting Actor), and Justin Kuritzkes (Best Original Screenplay) are possible. Ok, they’re admittedly pretty unlikely, but we do predict that Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross should be nominated for their pounding electronic score. The film is now available to stream on Prime Video.

“Challengers,” which hails from director Luca Guadagnino, is about a bizarre love triangle between Tashi (Zendaya), a tennis phenom whose career was derailed by an injury, her husband Art (Mike Faist), who became a superstar under her tutelage but is exhausted by his life,...

Diljit Dosanjh has officially joined the cast of Border 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic 1997 war film Border. Sharing the news on Instagram, Diljit posted a video with a powerful voiceover, expressing his pride in joining the project. His caption read, “Pehli Goli Dushman Chalaega aur Akhri Goli Hum,” reflecting the patriotic spirit of the film. The original Border, directed by Jp Dutta, was set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan War of 1971, specifically the Battle of Longewala.

In addition to Dosanjh, actor Varun Dhawan has also been confirmed as part of the cast. Sunny Deol, who starred in the first film, welcomed Diljit to the team on Instagram, stirring excitement among fans. Bobby Deol and many others from the industry also reacted enthusiastically to the announcement. The film, which will be directed by Anurag Singh, is scheduled to begin shooting in October 2023, with a release date set...

The Apprentice, the Donald Trump origin story that everyone in the film community and beyond has been talking and speculating about, had its North American premiere at the Telluride Film Festival’s Galaxy Theatre on Saturday night. The stateside unveiling comes three months after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and just days after Briarcliff Entertainment acquired its U.S. distribution rights amid legal threats from the Trump campaign, with plans to release it in theaters on Oct. 11, less than a month before the presidential election.

Interest in the film among those who missed it on the Croisette has been through the roof, to the extent that Telluride’s 10 p.m. Saturday night screening — which was added to the fest’s schedule only a few hours before it took place — attracted a full house of 500 people, with many others turned away. Post-screening reactions were, not unexpectedly, divided. But...

As Deadline told you would happen, tonight at 10 Pm is a lock for the US debut of the hot button film The Apprentice, about the formative growth of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as mentored by Roy Cohn. The film has been quietly placed on the Telluride roster, and now they’ve locked the Galaxy Theater.

This comes after months of turmoil that followed the film’s Cannes premiere. Scripted by Gabriel Sherman, the film stars Sebastian Stan as young Donald Trump in the ’70s as he — according to the description furnished by Telluride — “falls under the sway of the demonic lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). In following Trump as he learns the ways of celebrity and power in the New York of the ’70s, director Ali Abbasi evokes the gritty documentary style of directors like Sidney Lumet and William Friedkin. And he...

You may or may not have been paying attention to the drama surrounding the film, “The Apprentice.” Debuting earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, the film is the touted “Donald Trump origin story” drama. Directed by Dutch/Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbas, the drama stars Sebastian Stan as the future president and Jeremy Strong as his consigliere and mentor Roy Cohn. Cohn is known as one of the worst bad-faith operators in the conservative moment.

Continue reading ‘The Apprentice’ Young Trump Movie Starring Sebastian Stan Will Open Before The Election In October at The Playlist.

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One of the most vital films of the past year regarding the ongoing refugee crisis, Agniezska Holland's docureal black and white drama charts the brutally inhumane situation experienced by refugees on her homeland Poland’s border with Belarus. Enticed by promises of a safe and easy way into the European Union by Belarussian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, little did the refugees realise they were just pawns in a deadly political game, becoming stuck in the no man’s land forests between the two countries, pushed back and forth with no mercy. Holland takes a multiple viewpoint approach, showing the situation from the refugees' perspective, that of a border guard Tomasz Włosok) and a freshly converted activist (Maja Ostaszewska). Holland pulls no punches and faced a backlash from her own government on account. “The press had been so...

Varun Dhawan penned an emotional note while joining the star cast of the Sunny Deol starrer Border 2. (Photo Credit – YouTube)

And it’s official! Varun Dhawan fans, it’s time to rejoice. The actor is now a part of the much-awaited Border sequel titled Border 2. The movie stars Sunny Deol in the lead role and is helmed by Anurag Singh. Sunny Deol gave a warm welcome to Varun on joining the star cast. On the other hand, Varun also penned an emotional note on coming onboard for the film.

Sunny Deol shared an announcement teaser welcoming Varun Dhawan to the Border 2 star cast. He captioned the same, stating, “Welcoming Fauji @varundvn to the Battalion of Border2.” The iconic Sonu Nigam song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from the Og 1997 film plays in the background. We then hear Varun’s voiceover that says, “Dushman ki har goli se Jai Hind bolke takrata hun…...

The news of Varun Dhawan joining Sunny Deol in the highly anticipated “Border 2” has indeed generated a lot of excitement among fans. The original “Border,” directed by J.P. Dutta and released in 1997, is considered a classic in Indian cinema, celebrated for its portrayal of patriotism and the bravery of Indian soldiers during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Sunny Deol’s iconic performance in the film has been etched in the memories of audiences for decades.

With the addition of Varun Dhawan to the cast, the stakes for “Border 2” are incredibly high. Varun’s admiration for the original film and his enthusiasm for working alongside Sunny Deol adds a layer of emotional depth to this project. The fact that J.P. Dutta is involved again, along with Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, suggests that “Border 2” will aim to honor the legacy of the original while introducing a fresh perspective.

Varun Dhawan has joined Sunny Deol in the cast of Bollywood war epic “Border 2,” Variety has confirmed.

The film will be directed by Anurag Singh who previously helmed Akshay Kumar-starring “Kesari” (2019), based on the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897.

“Border 2” is a sequel to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster “Border,” also headlined by Deol, where, in 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers combat a large Pakistani strike force.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and Dutta’s J.P. Films are presenting “Border 2.” Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, the film is due to release on Jan. 23, 2026, during the Republic Day holiday frame.

Dhawan’s recent releases include “Bawaal” and “Bhediya” and he has Prime Video series “Citadel: Honey Bunny” coming up. Deol enjoyed massive box office success in 2023 with “Gadar 2.

On Monday August 19 2024, Discovery broadcasts Contraband: Seized at the Border!

Season 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Contraband: Seized at the Border,” airing on Discovery, provides a detailed look at the crucial work performed by America’s Customs and Border Protection agency. This episode highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s borders by preventing the entry of terrorists, illegal drugs, and weapons.

Viewers will follow the dedicated officers as they carry out their duties, showcasing their vigilance and the challenges they face. The episode offers an inside look at the complex and often high-stakes operations involved in safeguarding the country. With a focus on real-life scenarios and the enforcement of border security, “Contraband: Seized at the Border” promises to deliver an engaging and informative view of the agency’s critical role in national security.

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Varun Dhawan is set to take on a major role in the much-anticipated sequel to the 1997 blockbuster “Border.” The film, titled “Border 2,” will feature Dhawan alongside Sunny Deol, who was a pivotal part of the original. According to latest reports, the shooting for this high-profile project is expected to begin in November 2024.

Varun Dhawan’s involvement in “Border 2” is being seen as a significant addition, as the original film holds a special place in Indian cinema history. The source highlighted that “Border 2” is shaping up to be one of the biggest films in Indian cinema, with the casting of Varun Dhawan alongside Sunny Deol set to amplify its appeal.

Stree 2: Bhediya Varun Dhawan saves Shraddha Kapoor; Fans call it ‘Best cameo of the film’

Interestingly, Ayushmann Khurrana was initially in talks to play a role in the film but decided to step back. Reports suggest...

Celebrating Independence Day with a movie marathon is a great way to immerse yourself in the spirit of patriotism. Here are five Bollywood films that capture the essence of India’s struggle for freedom, heroism, and national pride, making them perfect for Independence Day 2024:

Lagaan (2001)

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Lagaan is an epic sports drama set in British-ruled India. The film tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge their British oppressors to a high-stakes cricket match, with their future at stake. It’s a tale of unity, courage, and defiance against colonial rule, making it an inspiring watch for Independence Day.

Rang De Basanti (2006)

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rang De Basanti is a film that resonates with the younger generation. It portrays the journey of a group of friends who, while acting in a film about Indian freedom fighters, begin to awaken to their own sense of patriotism.

Amid Border 2’s Announcement, Recalling Border’s Box Office Success(Photo Credit –YouTube)

A day before yesterday, the internet was stormed by the official announcement of Border 2. We all know that the film was being discussed, but no information was shared directly by the makers. But now, as the film has got an official stamp on it, everyone has become excited to relive the magic that happened several years ago. To add more fuel to the fire, we’ll be revisiting the historic box office success witnessed by Border.

Directed by renowned filmmaker Jp Dutta, the film was released on June 13, 1997. Upon its arrival in theatres, the biggie received highly positive reviews from critics, and several aspects of the film were praised. The direction, story, screenplay, scale of production, music, performances, and action—almost everything related to this epic war saga—were praised by critics.

With huge pre-release buzz and critical acclaim,...

“Border 2” Set for Republic Day Extended Weekend Release: India’s biggest war film, “Border 2,” is set to release on 23rd January 2026, just in time for the Republic Day extended weekend. This announcement has generated significant excitement among fans and the film industry alike.

A Stellar Collaboration

Directed by Anurag Singh, “Border 2” brings together an impressive production team. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Jp Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, promising a cinematic experience of epic proportions.

Sunny Deol Returns to the Battlefield

Sunny Deol, renowned for his powerful performances, is expected to lead the cast in this highly anticipated sequel. His involvement signals a continuation of the legacy of the original “Border,” which is celebrated for its patriotic fervor and gripping storytelling.

Sunny Deol – Jp Dutta – Bhushan Kumar Announce ‘Border 2’ Release Date… 23 Jan 2026 is the release date of #India’s biggest war film #Border2… #RepublicDay *extended* weekend.

Today, on June 13, as the nation commemorates 27 years since the release of the iconic war epic ‘Border’, Bollywood star Sunny Deol, alongside esteemed director Jp Dutta, has officially unveiled plans for a sequel that promises to reignite the fervor of patriotism across the country.

Titled ‘Border 2’, this forthcoming cinematic spectacle is announced through a poignant video shared by the team, featuring Sunny Deol’s resonant voice declaring, “27 saal pehle ek fauji ne waada kiya tha ke vo vapas aayega, usi wade ko pura karne, Hindustan ki mitti ko apna salaam kehne aa raha hai fir se”.

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Described as “India’s biggest war film”, ‘Border 2’ aims to capture the spirit and sacrifice of India’s armed forces with the same passion that made its predecessor a timeless classic. The announcement video concludes with the iconic anthem “Sandese...

Sunny Deol has officially announced “Border 2,” a sequel to Jp Dutta’s iconic 1997 war film “Border.” The announcement was made on Thursday, June 13, exactly 27 years after the original film’s release date. In an emotional announcement video shared on social media, Deol references a promise made by a soldier to return, signifying the return to the story and themes of “Border.”

The video, accompanied by the nostalgic tune of “Sandese Aate Hain” by Roopkumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam, describes “Border 2” as “India’s biggest war film.” The sequel will be directed by Anurag Singh, known for his work on films like “Dil Bole Hadippa!,” “Jatt & Juliet,” “Punjab 1984,” and “Kesari.”

While the rest of the cast has yet to be announced, “Border 2” aims to carry forward the legacy of the original, which was set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and featured an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol,...

Alma Pöysti stands out as a feminist politician in this irritatingly cosy portrait of a very complicated relationship worked out all too easily

A rosy glow of self-satisfied emotional intelligence emanates from this film about polyamory from Finland. Alma Pöysti (from Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves) plays Juulia, a progressive feminist politician married to Christian pastor Matias (Eero Milonoff); they have one child. When Matias, in anguish, admits he is in love with single-mum parishioner Enni (Oona Airola), but still loves Juulia, she is deeply hurt but boldly suggests an open marriage as a solution. Soon she too begins a relationship with queer nurse Miska (Pietu Wikström) who is together with a maths teacher in Sweden.

Having accepted the validity of polyamory, the movie naturally denies itself and us the vulgar sexy thrill of infidelity and guilty secrets. This makes it much more mature and much less exciting. Pöysti is good as Juulia,...

“The Apprentice,” a scathing portrait of a young Donald Trump, dominated the Cannes Film Festival, scoring with critics, sparking an eight-minute standing ovation and prompting a fiery response from the 45th president’s legal team.

But nearly two weeks after its “bigly” premiere, the film still doesn’t have a U.S. distributor. Despite strong reviews, feverish media attention, a red-hot director in Ali Abbasi and a starry cast that includes Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice” remains up for grabs.

Sources close to the dealmaking say there are several potential buyers in the mix representing both theatrical distributors and streamers, and new offers continue to trickle in. But one of those sources revealed that none of the major studios are bidding, including their specialty labels like the Disney-owned Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics or Focus, which is owned by Universal. Even some of the most daring indie distributors like Neon,...

The fact that Willie Nelson is still touring at 91 is often celebrated as a feat of superhuman endurance — he just delivered an exceptional set at Stagecoach Festival and is on the road all summer with Bob Dylan. But Nelson’s recording output in his golden years is just as impressive. In the last 10 years alone, he’s released 16 different studio albums that, among other conceits, ruminated on mortality and lost relationships, paid homage to the songs of Frank Sinatra and George Gershwin, and reinvented his own material as bluegrass rave-ups.

Attorneys for Donald Trump have sent a cease and desist letter to the filmmakers behind “The Apprentice” in an effort to block its U.S. sale and release. It warns the team behind the film not to pursue a distribution deal, according to two people who have read the letter. “The Apprentice,” which looks at Trump’s early years as a real estate developer and his relationship with Roy Cohn, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this week.

“The film is a fair and balanced portrait of the former president,” the producers of the film said in a statement regarding the cease-and-desist letter. “We want everyone to see it and then decide.”

The movie, which was independently produced, stars Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Cohn. It presents a damning portrait of the former president as an ethically compromised, philanderer who stiffs contractors and cuts deals with the...

He may be on trial for fraud in New York City, but Donald J. Trump has made his presence felt at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival.

The Iranian-born, Denmark-based film director Ali Abbasi debuted his newest movie “The Apprentice” in competition this week, and its number one critic is the former President of the United States and current Republican candidate for this year’s election. In “The Apprentice,” Sebastian Stan stars as the young Trump, with Emmy-winner and current Tony-nominee Jeremy Strong as his mentor, the notorious litigator Roy Cohn. (You can watch the successful Sundance-launched documentary “Where’s My Roy Cohn?” for more about this relationship.)

Following the film’s bow Trump’s legal representative Steven Cheung released a Trump-style statement: “We will be filing a lawsuit to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers. This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked.

The Apprentice director Ali Abbasi has said he would like Donald Trump to watch his Cannes Competition selection after the former US president’s campaign declared it will sue the filmmakers over “blatantly false assertions”.

“I don’t necessarily think this is a movie he would dislike,” Abbasi told a Cannes press conference on Tuesday. ”I think he would be surprised. I would offer to go and meet him and have a screening and talk about the movie afterwards.”

Trump’s campaign labelled the 1970s-set origins story centred on the relationship between Trump and his notorious fixer Roy Cohn “pure...

The Apprentice director Ali Abbasi has said he would like Donald Trump to watch his Cannes Competition selection after the former US president’s campaign declared it will sue the filmmakers over “blatantly false assertions”.

“I don’t necessarily think this a movie he would dislike,” Abbasi told a Cannes press conference on Tuesday. ”I think he would be surprised. I would offer to go and meet him and have a screening and talk about the movie afterwards.”

Trump’s campaign labelled the 1970s-set origins story centred on the relationship between Trump and his notorious fixer Roy Cohn “pure fiction...

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles coming to the service in June. The Starz June 2024 schedule includes the season four premiere of Power Book II: Ghost.

On the film front, Bros, Ticket to Paradise, How I Learned to Fly (featuring Cliff “Method Man” Smith), Get On Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Billy Madison, Carlito’s Way, How High, Jarhead, Law Abiding Citizen, and several other notable titles join the Starz app this month.

You can also celebrate The Karate Kid‘s 40th anniversary with a movie marathon on Starz Encore, beginning Saturday, June 22, at 2:50 p.m. with the classic The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II.

Starz June 2024 Highlights

Power Book II: Ghost Season 4

The fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” debuts on Friday, June 7, at midnight Et on the Starz app, which also coincides with the 10th Anniversary of “Power’s” debut on Starz.

Five years ago, Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi broke out internationally with the Oscar-nominated “Border,” a thorny little beast of a fable about love, complicity, and guilt. His latest prods at some of the same themes, although the thorny little beast at the center of “The Apprentice” is far from a fictional creature of fables.

Abbasi’s newest chronicles the rise of former American president Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) through his relationship with lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong).

Continue reading ‘The Apprentice’ Review: Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump? It Works! [Cannes] at The Playlist.

Even in Cannes, it’s hard to avoid Donald Trump.

“The Apprentice,” the story of the 45th and possibly 47th president’s early years as a real estate developer, earned a eight-minute standing ovation on Monday. It’s probably safe to assume that the film festival crowd isn’t a Maga-heavy one, so it helps that “The Apprentice” paints a blistering portrait, focusing on Trump’s relationship with Roy Cohn, the McCarthy-ite lawyer and fixer who took an interest in the “the Donald” before he was a household name.

Sebastian Stan (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) stars as Trump, Jeremy Strong (“Succession”) plays Cohn and Maria Bakalova (“Borat 2”) portrays Ivana Trump, the thrice-married president’s first spouse. Ali Abbasi, the Iranian-Danish filmmaker behind “Border” and “Holy Spider,” directs the movie from a script by Gabriel Sherman, a journalist who covered the Trump White House, as well as...

To clear any confusion up front, The Apprentice has nothing to do with the NBC reality competition of that name, in which Donald Trump sifted through a field of aspiring businesspeople to identify the most promising of them, sending an eliminated contestant home each week with the brutal dismissal, “You’re fired!” On the other hand, you could say that Ali Abbasi’s biographical drama has everything to do with the television series.

It’s a reverse reflection of the mentorship process, in which the host becomes the hungry young upstart, laying the foundations for a business empire built in part out of smoke and mirrors, and operating under the guidance of a master manipulator.

Written by political journalist and Roger Ailes biographer Gabriel Sherman, the movie is first and foremost the story of a Faustian pact, in which the eager apprentice is schooled to ditch conventional notions of morality,...

Jugal Hansraj Drops Jaws In His New Look From Suniel Shetty & Pooja Bhatt Starrer Upcoming Thriller(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Indian actor Jugal Hansraj was once a heartthrob because of his boyish charm, but his latest look from the Lionsgate action thriller, also starring Pooja Bhatt and Suniel Shetty, has left us gaping for air. It is the complete opposite of what we have seen over the years. Keep scrolling to see Jugal’s new look from the project.

Jugal started his film career as a child artist with Shekhar Kapur’s Massom, which starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. He is best known for his role in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Yrf movie Mohabbatein. He also ventured into directing and served as writer and director for Roadside Romeo. He also made Pyaar Impossible with Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra. He swooned us with his Chocolate Boy image back in the day,...

Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The first time Shah Rukh Khan worked with Yash Chopra in a Yrf movie was in 1993 for Darr. The superstar, who’s called the King of Romance and has given such romantic hits for the production house, started his journey with them in a negative role. In Chopra’s film, Srk played Rahul, an obsessed, one-sided lover who would go to any extent to win a girl. The movie also stars Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla.

When one thinks of Darr, one will never forget the chilling scene where Rahul craves Kiran’s name on his chest with a knife. The bleeding chest and the madness and rage in his eyes are what make the scene stand out. We cannot imagine anyone else except Shah Rukh Khan playing the obsessive lover. But did you know another actor was offered the role? And...

StudioCanal has acquired the rights to Ali Abbasi’s Donald Trump film, The Apprentice. More on the film below.

Director Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice, which will tell the story of a young Donald Trump, has been acquired for UK and Irish distribution by StudioCanal. The film is due to premiere on 20th May at the Cannes Film Festival, where it will compete for the coveted Palme D’Or.

The Apprentice stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, while Succession’s Jeremy Strong plays lawyer Roy Cohn. Maria Bakalova will play Trump’s first wife Ivana Trump while Martin Donovan will appear as Trump’s father, Fred Trump Sr. The film has been described to tackle themes of power, corruption and deception.

The film takes its name from the TV series of the same name, which saw Trump coach a bunch of hopeful businessmen and women and then brutally fire them when they,...

How Sarfarosh changed the patriotic film for good. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Not all patriotic movies mentioned the enemy nation by name. It was all about a ‘dushmun desh’ with junior artistes with oriental features and actors made to resemble them, for China (to whom we lost in 1962) was the major enemy! Pakistan as an enemy was rare.

All that changed after Border in 1997, which was a dramatized version of the Longowal battle in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Obviously, Pakistan had to be named and shown here. But Sarfarosh, released in 1999, was the first fictional drama to show our neighboring country openly as the ‘villain’ waging proxy wars. Eerily, the Kargil conflict happened within weeks of its release. And despite our then-Prime Minister’s friendly overtures to them, our recalcitrant neighbour continues to foster terror and express that they want Kashmir!

The anti-Pakistani sentiment, especially when we heard applause in sections of...

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival may be lighter on glitz and glamour than in years past, but that means arthouse and international fare from emerging and established filmmakers will get a chance to shine. Still, at least two American auteurs, Francis Ford Coppola (“Megalopolis”) and Paul Schrader, have films in the main competition for the first time in decades. David Cronenberg (“The Shrouds”) and Yorgos Lanthimos (“Kinds of Kindness”) are also back at the festival, with both making personal stories in their own way: Cronenberg, here, reckons with grief over the death of his wife seven years ago, while Lanthimos appears to retreat back into “Dogtooth” territory in a film that’s almost a rebuke of the global success he’s acquired with “Poor Things” and “The Favourite.”

Sean Baker, Andrea Arnold, Ali Abbasi, Jia Zhangke, Karim Aïnouz, and Paolo Sorrentino are also back at Cannes this year with new films in the competition.

The highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 cult classic, Border, is finally taking shape. Sunny Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana have signed on to star in Border 2, which is being directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Jp Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.

Sunny Deol will reprise his role as Major Kuldip Singh Chanduri, while Ayushmann Khurrana will play a new character with an author-backed role in the Indian Armed Forces. The film is envisioned as the biggest war film in Indian cinema, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure its success.

Border 2 is set to release on January 23, 2026, just in time for the Republic Day holiday. The producers believe that this is the perfect date for the film’s release, as it celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.

The original Border, directed by Jp Dutta, was a critical and commercial success, and the...

Exclusive: Iranian-American multidisciplinary producer James Shani launches creative studio, Rich Spirit, which will partner with Bipoc artists and filmmakers to produce a wide range of original projects from narrative films to documentaries, music videos, donate its services to nonprofits, execute commissioned work for brands, and fund early-stage founders in the technology and media space.

Shani previously held a position at Issa Rae’s ColorCreative, where he represented writers and directors.

By launching Rich Spirit, Shani is driven by independent art that converges with a conscientious global outlook, collaborating with filmmakers from different parts of the world. His mission is to support and resource artists that aim to transcend borders and resonate universally.

“Artists of all disciplines are society’s most important treasures to be supported and fostered,” shared Shani. “My main passion has always been independent cinema and I see us neglecting indie filmmakers more than ever before; these artists...

Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt is set to make a dazzling return to the screen alongside the versatile Suniel Shetty in an upcoming venture by Lionsgate India.

Bhatt, renowned for her stellar performances in iconic 1990s films like “Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin” and “Sadak,” took to Instagram to share the exciting news, hinting at a promising collaboration with Shetty.

With a snapshot from the set, Bhatt expressed her anticipation for the project, tagging Lionsgate India and Shetty in her post. Shetty had previously teased about joining forces with Lionsgate India for an electrifying thriller, sparking curiosity about the nature of the upcoming endeavor.

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Notably, Bhatt and Shetty, despite their association in the acclaimed “Border,” haven’t shared the screen until now. Bhatt, in a tantalizing statement, hinted at her “new avatar” in this project, promising audiences a refreshing portrayal.

Tamannaah Bhatia’s Aranmanai 4 Box Office Is Another Game Right Now! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

It has been a week, and Tamannah Bhatia‘s horror comedy Aranmanai 4 is bringing very good numbers to the table, making it a profitable venture. In one week, the film earned 42 crore worldwide and 31.95 crore in India, and with this, the dry run at the Tamil Box Office seems to end. Also starring Raashi Khanna as the lead, the film is a very well-appreciated franchise.

Aranmanai 4 Box Office Collection Day 7

On the seventh day of its release, the horror comedy finally took a 20% drop, collecting 2.55 crore at the box office. Throughout the week, starting from Monday, the film stayed above the 3 crore mark, taking a minimal drop each day.

On the 7th day, which happened to be Thursday, the film earned its lowest in 7 days. However, it might be a momentary drop, and the...

Sunny Deol & Ayushmann Khurrana Join Hands For Border 2 (Photo Credit – Youtube/Instagram)

Sunny Deol & Ayushmann Khurana have reunited for Border 2! That’s it. That is the news! But here’s what goes beyond this news – The expected box office hysteria it might create. Reports suggest that the war film is targeting a January 23, 2026 release, leading to the Republic Day holiday on Monday, January 26, 2026.

And a 4 day weekend for this film that would majorly play on nostalgia might be another game. The film will be supposedly helmed by Kesari director Anurag Singh. It has been in the writing stage for a year, and the team has finally cracked a script.

A report by Pinkvilla has confirmed that Bhushan Kumar & Jp Dutta are coming together to produce Border 2, where Sunny Deol will get back to play his iconic character Kuldip Singh Chanduri. He was a warrior fighting the Indo-Pak War of 1977 in...

The blockbuster multi-starrer film of the 90s, “Border,” is gearing up for its highly anticipated sequel. Sunny Deol is set to reprise his role as Major Kuldip Singh Chanduri, while Ayushmann Khurrana joins the cast in a significant role.

Release Date Confirmed

“Border 2” is slated to hit theaters on Friday, January 23, 2026, coinciding with Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026. The film aims to celebrate the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, making Republic Day the perfect occasion for its release.

The makers of “Border 2” are committed to honoring the legacy of the original film. With a storyline that pays homage to the valor of the Indian Armed Forces, the sequel promises to be a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice.

About the Original Film

Directed by Jp Dutta and released in 1997, the original “Border” depicted the events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Starring an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol,...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) blamed congressional Republicans for squandering their leverage to tackle the border crisis.

DeSantis stated that House Republicans “surrendered” their power to address the ongoing crisis happening at the U.S.-Mexico border after the chamber had passed a foreign aid package distributed billions of dollars to American allies.

The Florida governor accused the party of handing President Joe Biden the foreign aid funds he requested while gaining nothing in exchange for securing the border.

“They basically just surrendered on the border,” he told reporters. “They now have no leverage to do anything on the border. They had an opportunity to insist that Biden accept the border if he wanted all the foreign aid, and they decided to capitulate.”

“And so he got everything he wants, and Republicans voters did not get anything with respect to stopping this problem at the southern border. Look, we’re...