If you've been craving the forensic mystery and character dynamics of Bones but want a grittier tone, NBC's Crossing Jordan might be your next binge. The show offers a darker alternative with gripping mysteries and complex characters.
What's a crime procedural you've discovered that scratched a similar itch to an old favorite?
Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins drew a key plot element from a specific episode of Batman: The Animated Series. The 2005 film took that component directly from one of the episodes of the 1990s cartoon.
Which Batman animated episode do you think influenced the movie the most?
The TV adaptation of Terry Pratchett's The Color of Magic earned praise from the author himself for how it brought his Discworld to life. The series is considered one of the best fantasy adaptations on television.
Which Discworld book would you most want to see adapted for TV next?
Alex Proyas, known for I, Robot and Dark City, has taken over directing duties on the historical epic Cortes, which stars Antonio Banderas as Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. Filming started a few weeks ago in Paris and Spain under French filmmaker Paul Mignot, who was originally announced as director. Proyas has now replaced him at the helm of the AI-enabled drama.
Andy Serkis, the actor behind Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, has shared a shift in his view on performance capture. He says he was once evangelical about the technology after bringing the character to life through a blend of his own acting and computer-generated elements. Now, Serkis acknowledges that performance capture is often misunderstood by audiences, adding that he accepts that not everyo…
The Hollywood Reporter has spotlighted five key camera shots from cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, who is this year's recipient of their Visionary Award. Kaminski's approach is consistent: he lets film follow function, meaning he picks a visual style that fits the story he is helping to tell.
Which shot from a Kaminski film has stayed with you the most?
Toho's Godzilla Minus Zero claimed the top spot at the global box office this weekend, earning $63 million worldwide. That put it ahead of Prime Focus Studio and Sony's animated feature Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, which opened to $55.7 million globally, with the majority of that gross coming from India. Ramayana performed well in European markets as well.
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) chair Sue Wang announced at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) that the agency and its partners have committed NT$5.64 billion ($180 million) to 27 projects. The funding includes NT$740 million ($23.7 million) from TAICCA itself and NT$4.9 billion ($157 million) from private capital. The portfolio spans a remake of the series 'Our Blues' and a…
Danial Rifki's remake of the Spanish thriller The Invisible Guest has premiered at the Jakarta World Cinema festival. The Indonesian director says the Falcon Pictures production was finished in 2023 but was held back by exclusivity clauses with HBO before finally reaching an audience. Rifki has three films screening at the festival. The remake reworks Oriol Paulo's original 2016 story.…
Jodie Sweetin, known for playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House, shared that she had only $190 in her bank account before starting work on the 2016 reboot Fuller House. She said she had to borrow money during the first week of filming. The actress opened up about how close she came to financial trouble before returning to the role that made her famous. It's a reminder that even actors from hi…