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Dust Bunny is a dark, twisted fairy tale directed by Bryan Fuller, featuring Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman and Sigourney Weaver, blending whimsy with macabre elements, and evolving from a seemingly kid-friendly story into a mature, unsettling film with inventive visuals and compelling performances.
Bryan Fuller, known for TV hits like Hannibal, makes his feature film directorial debut with Dust Bunny, a dark, imaginative thriller starring Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman who helps a young girl confront monsters, with the film set to release in December after premiering at TIFF.
The trailer for 'Dust Bunny', a horror film making Bryan Fuller's directorial debut, features Mads Mikkelsen as a hit man who helps a girl confront real monsters, premiering at TIFF before its December release.
IO Interactive is updating Hitman with a new elusive target featuring Le Chiffre from Casino Royale, available soon on PC and consoles, as part of a collaboration announced with actor Mads Mikkelsen, who voices the character. This event ties into upcoming Bond-related content, including a new Bond game and rewards linked to the 007 franchise.
Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel discusses his latest movie, "The Promised Land," a historical drama set in 1755 Jutland, featuring a retired Danish officer trying to make a living in a forbidding landscape. The film explores themes of ambition, prejudice, and love, with Mads Mikkelsen in the lead role. Arcel also shares insights on working in American versus Danish films, expressing a preference for creative control.
"The Promised Land" is a Danish historical epic and revenge flick that showcases Mads Mikkelsen as a stoic farmer seeking justice against a toxic aristocrat in 18th century Scandinavia. The film combines Hollywood prestige drama with pulpy action, offering sweeping vistas, action-packed set pieces, and a tale of determination and righteousness. Mikkelsen's performance as Ludvig Kahlen, a former army officer turned farmer, is a testament to his versatility and charisma, while the film's scope and visual spectacle pay homage to classic Hollywood epics.
Justine Triet's courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" won Best Film at the 2023 European Film Awards, with Sandra Hüller winning Best Actress for her performance in the same film. Triet also took home the Best Director award and shared the Best Screenplay honor with Arthur Harari. Mads Mikkelsen won Best Actor for his role in "The Promised Land." The evening also saw awards for best documentary, best debut feature, best animated feature, and best short film, among others. The event addressed the challenging political landscape in Europe, with calls for peace and solidarity.
Justine Triet's courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" won Best Film and Best Director at the 36th European Film Awards. The French film, which previously won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, also received awards for Best Screenwriter, Best Actress for Sandra Hüller, and Best Editing. Mads Mikkelsen won Best Actor for "The Promised Land," and Molly Manning Walker's "How to Have Sex" won the European Discovery award. Other winners included Anna Hints for Best Documentary and Isabel Coixet for European Achievement in World Cinema.
Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Arcel, the stars of the film "The Promised Land," shut down a journalist at the Venice Film Festival who questioned the lack of diversity in the cast. The film is set in 1750s Denmark, making it historically accurate to have a mostly white cast. Mikkelsen and Arcel emphasized that the film includes a plotline about racism and that people of color were extremely rare in Denmark during that time period. They defended the film's historical accuracy and refused to engage with the journalist's demands for more diversity.
Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel discusses his new historical epic film, "The Promised Land," which premieres at the Venice Film Festival. Set in 1755, the film tells the story of captain Ludvig Kahlen (played by Mads Mikkelsen) who aims to conquer Danish heathland and build a colony, but faces resistance from ruler Frederik de Schinkel. Arcel wanted to modernize the historical epic genre and tell a personal story, which he believes is difficult to do in Hollywood. The film explores themes of ambition, control, and chaos, and features strong female characters. Arcel expresses his love for making period films and hints at future projects in the genre.
Adam Driver, Caleb Landry Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, and Jessica Chastain are confirmed to attend the upcoming Venice Film Festival. Driver will promote "Ferrari," Landry Jones will attend for "Dogman," Mikkelsen for "The Promised Land," and Chastain for "Memory." Other attendees include Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, and Priscilla Presley. Kiefer Sutherland may also pay homage to William Friedkin's last film. The festival has been slightly impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike, with one event cancellation. Ava DuVernay will be honored by amfAR, but it's uncertain if the stars of her film "Origin" will attend. The festival runs from August 30 to September 9.
Adam Driver, Caleb Landry Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, and Jessica Chastain are among the stars confirmed to attend the upcoming Venice Film Festival. Driver will promote "Ferrari," Landry Jones will attend for "Dogman," Mikkelsen for "The Promised Land," and Chastain for "Memory." Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, and Priscilla Presley are also expected to be present. The festival has been slightly impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike, with one event cancellation. Ava DuVernay will be honored by amfAR, but it's uncertain if the stars of her film "Origin" will attend. The festival runs from August 30 to September 9.
Harrison Ford reflects on saying goodbye to Indiana Jones after 42 years of playing the iconic character, as the fifth and final film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, premieres in the US. The film follows Indiana Jones and his goddaughter Helena, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in a race against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Mads Mikkelsen plays the film's villain, while James Mangold directs the final chapter of Ford's legacy as Indiana Jones. The film hits theaters on June 30.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, directed by James Mangold and starring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen, is the best film in the series for 15 years, playing like just another episode in a creaky unpretentious romp. The plot is hokum of the cheesiest hue, but the screenwriters know that hokum is the mulch in which this franchise germinates. The film struggles to stand beneath the weight of its history, but Mangold keeps his foot on the pedal with gorgeous recreations of the 1960s vistas and agreeable cameos.
The trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" was unveiled at the Star Wars Celebration in London, featuring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and Phoebe Waller-Bridge as his goddaughter. The film, directed by James Mangold, follows an aging Indiana Jones as he races to find an ancient device before a villain played by Mads Mikkelsen. The movie will acknowledge the character's age and weariness, and is set to hit theaters on June 30.