Walt Disney Pictures is officially moving ahead on a sequel to the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. The announcement was made via social media Thursday, timed to June 26, aka 6-26. That number ties to Stitch as the wild blue-haired alien is known as Experiment 626 in the movie. (See what the studio did … Read more
Movies, for most of us, serve as sources of entertainment or as objects of admiration for their creativity and imaginative scope. Yet, the magic woven on-screen is usually a result of long hours, incredible teamwork, and relentless dedication put in behind the scenes. Film production is akin to a well-oiled machine that operates with precision, … Read more
Over the past decade, Counter-Strike has done more than most FPS shooters: they’ve created a digital economy. What began as simple cosmetic weapon skins has evolved into a multi-million-dollar trading ecosystem, where some virtual items are worth more than real-world luxury items, such as houses, watches, cars, or even airplanes. From the legendary Dragon Lore … Read more
Reem Jubran, Calleen Koh, Nicole Chi, Eva Steinmetz and Sujin Jung Graduate students hailing from UT Austin, Temple University, UCLA, Loyola Marymount University and CalArts are the winners of the sixth annual Student Short Film Showcase, co-presented by JetBlue, Focus Features and The Gotham, Filmmaker‘s publisher. In a refreshing turn this year, all of the … Read more
If there’s one thing that every audience member has a reasonable right to demand from a movie with “Ice Road” in the title, it’s ice roads. That’s probably why “The Ice Road” succeeded enough to merit a sequel in the first place. Jonathan Hensleigh’s 2021 film starred Liam Neeson in one of his off-the-rack late-career … Read more
‘A Star is Born’ (2018) is a haunting tale of how fame, addiction, and love co-mingle, resulting in a stirring emotional journey. Directed by the incredibly gifted Bradley Cooper, this fourth rendition of the classic tale not only translates the story into a contemporary setting but also breathes a new life into it – making … Read more
A surfer meeting her mother, a discussion of God and Buddha, and a police officer struggling with cultural identity were among the subjects stories in NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ InFocus: Asian Cinema program and InFocus: Immigration programs. The event, which also included the Los Angeles premiere of Laramie Dennis’s debut narrative feature Where In the Hell, … Read more
My Wonderful Life Loosely based on her mother’s grueling daily schedule, Calleen Koh’s delightfully animated My Wonderful Life brings to life the deranged fantasies that can plague the overworked. Office drone Grace Lee falls strains her body beyond its breaking point—the demands of her workplace, family and even a local stray cat cause her to … Read more
Yorgos Lanthimos is back with a buzzy new film — literally. The Oscar nominee directs “Bugonia,” a bee-centric reimagining of Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 sci-fi satire “Save the Green Planet!” Of course, in true Lanthimos fashion, he is reuniting with muse and collaborator Emma Stone, who plays a high-powered pharmaceutical CEO kidnapped by two eco extremists, … Read more
Celebrities are often seen living a lavish and glamorous lifestyle, attending red carpet events, traveling the world in private jets, and wearing designer clothing. However, what many people don’t see are the long hours, hard work, and meticulous planning that go on behind the scenes to maintain their image and success. One of the keys … Read more