A Art Tv Review

When truth is stranger than fiction, why novelize it? This is the problem besetting ITVX's new drama Litvinenko, which stars David Tennant as the eponymous Russian defector and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, who was fatally poisoned, apparently by Russian state agents, in London with polonium-210. . Maybe ITV just had another part of their contract with David Tennant left and thought, “You know what? Shave his head, tuck him into a hospital bed, squint a little, and he'll be the spitting image of…” Then he built a threadbare show around her. Stars: Margarita Levieva, Mark Bonnar, Neil Maskell And he is shabby. A painstaking, by-the-numbers effort that's noticeably less riveting and, perhaps more importantly, since the murder of an innocent man is the pivotal event, less moving than the real-life unfolding. The extraordinary poisoning and later death of him appeared, by Alexander Litvinenko's own design, on the front pages to bring home the horror of himself and the...

Mid-budget, actor-driven horror movies are my jam. They can be charming and exciting with the best, and that's Midnight by Dread Presents. A South Korean film, Midnight is written and directed by Kwon Oh-Seung and stars Wi Ha-jun, Jin Ki-Joo, Gil Hae-yeon, and Kim Hye-Yoon. At just over an hour and 30 minutes, Midnight is more about creating and maintaining tension with its actors than its story. In Midnight, fear grips the country of South Korea when a serial killer, Do Shik (Wi Ha-Joon), stalks its residents. Kyung-mi (Jin Ki-joo), a deaf woman, is out late with her mother when she comes across a young woman bleeding to death in a dark alley. While the two just want to get home and plan their trip to Jeju Island, they stumble upon a brutal crime with no apparent end. What begins with Kyung-mi trying to help Do Shik find her sister turns into realizing that the kind man is actually a brutal killer. Director: Nicholas Molinari Writer: Nicholas Molinari Stars: Charlie McElveen, Bria...

 Disney Plus has given the green light to "American Born Chinese," a series based on Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel of the same name. Michelle Yeoh is a mythological goddess in the new Disney+ series American Born Chinese. Based on the genre-hopping graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. “It's a lot of fun, it's a record of magic, it's a lot of badass action,” Yeoh says in the clip you can see in the video above. Yeoh adds later, "It's a magical ride and that's what Disney+ is all about." Stars: Ben Wang, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan American Born Chinese tells the story of Jin Wang (Ben Wang), an average teenager juggling his high school social life and his home life. When he meets a new student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin unknowingly becomes entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods. Joining Wang are Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang, Chin Han as Simon Wang, Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong, Jimmy Liu as We...

 Alpha Males, also known as Machos Alfa, is a Spanish comedy directed by the duo Alberto Cabellero and Laura Cabellero. The directors, beloved for their film La Que Se Avecina, gave away an entire series, and the fans are happy! However, will the series be worth it? Talking about the plot, Alpha Males is about four best friends fighting in the modern age where the patriarchy is crushing. The story revolves around how these four deal with the women around them and the society that picks on men for their problems. This show promises to show the world about fourth wave feminism. However, if it is going to be negative or positive, you can only tell when you look. Creators: Alberto Caballero, Laura Caballero Stars: María Hervás, Fele Martínez, Raúl Tejón The main cast of the series includes Fernando Gil, María Hervas, Raúl Tejón, Nathalie Seseña, Kira Miró, Gorka Otxoa, Paula Gallego, Mar Saura, Fele Martínez, Raquel Guerrero and Virginia Rodríguez. The series is produced by Contubernio...

Plane Gerard Butler returns to the genre that made him a star in this action thriller about a downed plane on a remote island in the Philippines. He will have to brave the jungle on a rescue mission alongside Mike Colter (Luke Cage) and with the remote help of Tony Goldwyn, if he wants to get his passengers out alive. Plane will be released by Lionsgate in theaters on January 13, 2023. An action movie starring Gerard Butler and Mike Colter might seem like an obvious win to everyone, especially audiences, but Plane has had a surprisingly turbulent journey on the big screen. The rights to this action movie about a plane crash were first acquired by MadRiver Pictures in 2016 and in 2019 Lionsgate acquired the distribution rights to the film. This seemingly straightforward deal was significantly complicated by the Covid-19 pandemic which delayed filming and even caused Lionsgate to briefly drop the project. But now finally, despite all the bumps, this tense action flick is finally landing ...

Netflix's heartfelt and witty hit Ginny & Georgia returns for season two, and it's not too late to catch up. With only 10 hour-long episodes in the first season, it's an easy weekend binge. But what's so great about it? It's a family show that follows a mother, Georgia, and her two children, Ginny and Austin, as they try to settle in a cozy New England town after Ginny and Austin have spent their entire lives running. Georgia is played by Brianne Howey, Ginny by Antonia Gentry, and Austin by Diesel La Torraca. Ginny is mature for her age and Georgia is a bit immature for hers. Ginny & Georgia follows the struggles of growing up, being a parent, and how complicated mother-daughter relationships are. While it may seem like your typical feel-good TV show, Georgia's past is full of dark secrets; though she feels that she's finally over them, she couldn't be more wrong. Her secrets are coming to light one way or another. Creator: Sarah Lampert Stars: ...

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight is DreamWork Television's Netflix Original series based on the hit children's animated franchise of the same name. Now, months later, we can confirm that Netflix will be releasing a Season 2 in January 2023. Developed for television by Mitch Watson and Peter Hastings, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight sees Po teaming up with an English knight named the Wandering Blade to find a collection of four power weapons. Stars: Jack Black, Mick Wingert, Rita Ora Netflix has released the official trailer for the upcoming second season of the animated martial arts comedy Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, which features the voice of Jack Black as he returns to reprise his role as the beloved titular Dragon Warrior. The new episodes will begin airing on January 12, 2023. The trailer for Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight season 2 highlights Po's next epic adventure as he leaves China in an attempt to stop the evil weasels from achieving his plans. Along with...

 Your mission, should you choose to take it on, is to head into theaters on July 14, 2023 for the long-awaited seventh installment of Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible" film franchise. “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” marks Cruise's final outing as Ethan Hunt, an agent for the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), who embarks on an operation that, as the title suggests, promises to be his most dangerous yet. moment. On Sunday, Cruise literally appeared during an NFL commercial break on CBS to thank moviegoers for seeing his other high-flying sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," in theaters over the summer. Before hopping off a plane, Cruise reminded viewers that he and filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie (who co-wrote "Maverick") were hard at work on the "Mission: Impossible" movies in South Africa. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writers: Bruce Geller, Christopher McQuarrie Stars: Tom Cruise, Pom Klementieff, Rebecca Ferguson Then, on Mond...

Superhero movies are all the rage right now, and to add to that mix, Shazam! Fury of the Gods will be released in the year 2023. Sadly, Shazam is not the most popular DC superhero, many people are unaware of the fact that he is a part of DC to begin with. Despite the low box office ratings of the first Shazam film, he received critical acclaim and a loyal following over the years. Everyone wanted to know more about this superhero, and that brings us to Shazam! Fury of the gods. We think this unusual poster is more than enough to convince you to watch this movie! A lot is going on in the poster itself, there are various characters, some interesting mascots and lots of colours, which is the opposite of the usual dark and depressing superhero posters. But apart from this, we will talk more about what this movie is about, who is the cast, and other details that might interest you before this movie is released. Director: David F. Sandberg Writers: Henry Gayden, Chris Morgan, Bill Parker Sta...

Polish, Rafał Skalski and Marek Baranowski participated in the workshop of Le Goupe Ouest, LIM | Less is More, in 2020 for the development of his feature film, “A night in the kindergarten”. The Kindergarten Parents' Council meets to rehearse a Christmas play they put on for their children. Unexpectedly, Eryk, who is dating the mother of Tytus, one of the 5-year-old preschoolers, shows up at the meeting, being the only childless participant. During the rehearsal, Eryk discovers a secret plan of the charismatic Justyna, who intends to convince most of the parents to expel Tytus from kindergarten. The council meeting turns into a "court trial" for the mischievous 5-year-old boy. Eryk decides to defend the boy, who doesn't like him. At first, he defends the boy for selfish reasons, but then he destroys the strange web of parental relationships in kindergarten and prepares to become a father. A NIGHT AT KIDS' KINDERGARTEN is Poland in a nutshell, seen through the lens...

Assassin's Creed Mirage, the next entry in Ubisoft's long-running action-adventure series, is coming in 2023. The publisher announced the release date today during its Ubisoft Forward event. Set two decades before the events of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the game will reunite fans with a Basim Ibn Ishaq and return the series to its stealth roots. In a briefing held ahead of today's presentation, Ubisoft Bordeaux, the project's lead development studio, described Basim as the most agile assassin in franchise history. He will have new abilities to help him avoid detection, some of which can be seen on display in the cinematic trailer that Ubisoft shared today. An integral part of Basim's team is Enkidu, his pet eagle. Like Senu in Origins, Enkidu can scout for you to spot potential threats, but new to Mirage is that there will be archers who can spot and take out your feathered friend. In addition to new gadgets, including smoke bombs and poison mines, Basim will a...

Director: Barbara J. Hall Stars: Bill Anderson, Barbi Benton, Garth Brooks Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl is a comprehensive documentary on the life and work of Sarah Cannon, also known as Minnie Pearl. Sarah was a serious and educated woman who once dreamed of becoming a Shakespearean actress, but she found fame playing a simple country girl who often became the butt of her jokes. Instantly identifiable, even in silhouette, by her straw hat with a price tag dangling from her brim, Minnie Pearl became an icon of country music radio, stage and television. When she greeted the audience, they enthusiastically repeated her signature "Howdee" with a happy roar. While Sarah and Minnie were two sides of the same coin, they share a legacy of compassion, empowerment, and humor. It was a dichotomy: Sarah was educated, serious, intelligent, eloquent, ambitious, and untraditional in many ways. Minnie was simple, direct, playful, and quite traditional. A young woman from a small town i...

Soon everyone will be talking about Bruno as Disney+ brings Charm to life in a whole new way. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original cast will reunite at the Hollywood Bowl, along with an 80-piece orchestra, 50 dancers and special guests Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda. This special night honoring the music of Encanto will utilize the live concert experience for filming and will be available to stream on Wednesday, December 28, only on Disney+. Disney has released the trailer for “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” a magical live-to-film concert experience featuring a special introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Directors: Chris Howe, Jamal Sims, Lindsay Crystal Stars: Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz, Lin-Manuel Miranda From Disney Branded Television and produced by Fulwell 73 Productions, the new original special will be available to stream on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, exclusively on Disney+. Step inside Casa Madrigal for an unprecedented concert spectacular as the original voice cast o...

 Sword Art Online Progressive, the remake of SAO's first arc set in Aincrad, is slowly getting animated, not through TV series but anime movies. And the second movie, Scherzo of Deep Night, has finally announced its release date in Japan. While an international release date hasn't been announced yet, the Japanese date is a good indicator of when you'll be able to see the movie in the US. The first movie, Aria of a Starless Night, opened in Japan on October 30 and in US theaters on December 3. As such, we can expect Sword Art Online Progressive Scherzo of Deep Night to open in US theaters a month after the Japan release, at the end of October. Director: Ayako Kouno Writer: Reki Kawahara Stars: Haruka Tomatsu, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Shiori Izawa Scherzo of a Dark Dusk is the second film in Sword Art Online: Progressive, picking up the story just under a month after the ending of Aria of a Starless Night. During the time skip, Kirito, Asuna, and the rest of the top players manag...

"Distant" is the mysterious sci-fi film that will be released in early 2023. Produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, the film appears to be a send-off to 1980s sci-fi adventure movies, a time when Amblin Entertainment movies were all the rage. The space-set movie will feature some rising stars (pun intended) and is helmed by some directors with strong comedy pedigrees. There aren't many plot details available right now, as the filmmakers seem to be teasing more of a type of movie than meets the eye. Based on the information out there, it looks like "Distant" will be a movie looking to appeal to the masses with pure popcorn entertainment. The release date has been moved around multiple times, so it seems like the powers behind the movie are looking to get the release right. Here's what we know so far about the upcoming movie, "Distant." "Distant" is scheduled for a January 27, 2023 release from Universal Pictures and Ambli...

Vertical has unveiled the first trailer for its multi-generational romantic comedy Maybe I Do, starring Emma Roberts (About Fate) and Luke Bracey (Elvis). The film also stars Diane Keaton (Mack & Rita), Richard Gere (Arbitrage), Susan Sarandon (Monarch) and William H. Macy (The Conners) is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on January 27, 2023. . The first feature film written and directed by Oscar nominee Michael Jacobs (Quiz Show), Maybe I Do follows Michelle (Roberts) and Allen (Bracey), who have reached a point in their relationship where they are considering their next steps. and they decide to invite their parents to finally meet. The parents already know each other well, very well, leading to differing and defining opinions about the value of marriage. Director: Michael Jacobs Writer: Michael Jacobs Stars: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Susan Sarandon Maybe I Do was financed and produced by Fifth Season, the global entertainment studio formerly known as Endeavor Content, a...

Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen embark on the Italian bachelorette party of their dreams in the first trailer for "Book Club: The Next Chapter." The sequel, in which the girls appear to be reading "The Alchemist," takes their book club to Europe after Fonda's character, Vivian, reveals that she is getting married. She cues the strippers and the champagne. But, according to the film's tagline, “when things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, your relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.” Director: Bill Holderman Writers: Bill Holderman, Erin Simms Stars: Mary Steenburgen, Don Johnson, Diane Keaton With most studios betting heavily on big-budget blockbusters and superhero movies starring the most promising stars like Tom Holland or Florence Pugh, it's hard to see how a movie like Book Club could ever be made. And thank goodness he did! The film was not only widely praised for the perfor...

“Vikings: Valhalla” returns with its second season on January 12, but Variety has the exclusive first look at the “Vikings” prequel season 2 trailer to help fans out for another month. Based on the History Channel series "Vikings" created by Michael Hirst, "Vikings: Valhalla" is set over a thousand years ago in the early 11th century and chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived: the legendary explorer. Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson) and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter). Creator: Jeb Stuart Stars: Taylor James, Sam Corlett, Leo Suter Consisting of eight 49-minute episodes, the second season finds our heroes shortly after the tragic fall of Kattegat; an event that has shattered their dreams and altered their destinies, according to the official Netflix description. Suddenly found on the run in Scandinavia, they are forced to test thei...

 Sony Pictures Classics releases the film in select theaters on Friday, November 25. Florian Zeller doesn't make movies, he makes birth control at 24 fps. Adapted from his play of the same name, and adding rich cinematic dimensions to the text's witty structural conceit, Zeller's brilliant and unrelenting "The Father" shook people by how it simultaneously conveyed the confusion of suffering from dementia and the anguish of losing a loved one. a loved one. one to that. The follow-up to it, which similarly originated on the stage, makes the devastating debut of the writer-director feel like a "Paddington" movie by comparison. Lacking the puzzle-box magic that enabled Zeller's previous film to salvage deep traces of humanity from the onslaught of his mental illness, "The Son" delivers a stark, straightforward family portrait that emphasizes the meaninglessness of depression. through the simplicity of its plot. Is it an unusually honest depicti...

Tarik Saleh put his hand on a timeless aspect of Egyptian politics: the interplay of power between political leaders (the military) and religious figures (Al Azhar). This delicate subject had never been addressed before. Which is ironically why this movie fails. The reason Egyptian cinema (or “Hollywood-sur-Nil” as some used to call it in its glamor days) hasn't addressed this issue is simple: censorship. Egyptian filmmakers and actors would not be allowed to talk about this taboo. In fact, this film will not be shown in Egyptian theaters. Director: Tarik Saleh Writer: Tarik Saleh Stars: Tawfeek Barhom, Fares Fares, Mohammad Bakri The direct consequence is that only foreign filmmakers can make a film that deals with this sensitive subject. And this is where things go wrong. The film understandably fails to capture any Egyptian essence. The dialogues are unnatural. The characters and attitudes are artificial. Add to this the fact that the cast is virtually free of Egyptians (for the...

 "The author." After watching the movie, there will be a question and answer session with the writer, director, producer, and stars of the movie. Your ticket includes a reception at the Gallery with hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, a live musical performance by the film's stars Cameron Stout and Ashton Brooke Gill. Author James Harrison wakes up in a small hospital bed. He is disoriented, confused. Where is the? How did he get there? How long has it been? This is the reintroduction of him to life after a fractured skull and a coma. His most recent past is now a mystery. Director: Chuck Walker Writer: Ritchey Cable Stars: Cameron Stout, Ashton Brooke Gill, Clint Harp We are invited to this puzzle with him. What would happen if you woke up and suddenly you were living the consequences of decisions you don't remember making... the world around you has changed but you have stayed still? Will you discern order or chaos? Will you find an author? Watch The Author 2022 Movie Tra...

Snap announced today that it has laid off 20 percent of its staff in a restructuring aimed at cutting costs and saving the share price of Snapchat's parent company. Beyond the downsizing of around 1,280 employees, one of the main victims here are Snap-funded originals. Snap will no longer invest in new original programming, though those announced in May will continue to air as scheduled starting this fall. What are/were Snap Originals? Developed with and paid for by Snapchat, but produced by third-party production companies, there are over 150 of them, including "Addison Rae Goes Home" starring influencer Addison Rae, Meme Mom" starring influencer NicoleTV, and "Coming Out." , in which LGBTQ+ influencer Manny Mua hosts a show reflecting the coming-out journey of six young men, as well as shows hosted by professional basketball player Stephen Curry and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Creators: Eric Benét, Devin Hampton Stars: Frank Oakley III, Cherrie McRae, E...