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entertainment1 year ago

"Apocalypse Now: A Dystopian Thriller and Election-Year Provocation"

Alex Garland's new dystopian thriller "Civil War" has received positive reviews after its premiere at SXSW Film Festival, with a star-studded cast including Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura. The film, set in a dystopian America during a Civil War, follows military-embedded journalists racing against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend on the White House. With a 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has been described as a gripping, thought-provoking journey into a decaying nation, examining the role of journalism, desensitization to violence, and division. "Civil War" is set for release in theaters on April 12.

via Gamesradar|
#alex-garland#civil-war#dystopian-thriller
entertainment1 year ago

Travis Kelce's Hollywood Debut: From NFL Star to Film Producer

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is set to make his debut as an executive producer with the film "My Dead Friend Zoe," a darkly comedic drama starring Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales, which will premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March. Kelce, who has expressed interest in pursuing entertainment, particularly comedy, has hinted at plans to venture into Hollywood following his "Saturday Night Live" appearance and his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift.

via ESPN|
#comedy#entertainment#executive-producer
entertainment1 year ago

"Travis Kelce Makes Hollywood Debut as Film Producer with President Biden's Green Energy Tax Credits"

NFL star Travis Kelce is set to make his Hollywood debut as an executive producer for the film "My Dead Friend Zoe," which will premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival. The darkly comedic drama stars Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales and follows a U.S. Army veteran and her relationship with her deceased best friend and estranged grandfather. Kelce, known for his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift, has expressed interest in comedy and hinted at plans to explore the entertainment industry beyond football.

via The Associated Press|
#entertainment#executive-producer#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

"Michael Jordan Insisted on Viola Davis for 'Air', Ben Affleck Reveals"

During the premiere of "Air" at the SXSW Film Festival, director Ben Affleck revealed that Michael Jordan requested Viola Davis to play his mother in the film. Affleck praised Davis as the best actor he's ever seen and expressed his desire to cast her in one of his future films. "Air" stars Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro and Damian Young as Michael Jordan, and tells the story of how Vaccaro convinced Jordan to sign the deal that led to the creation of the Air Jordan shoe line.

via Fox News|
#air-jordan#ben-affleck#entertainment