Dakota Johnson Navigates a Love Triangle in A24’s Materialists

Posted on May 31, 2025 by admin

A24’s latest romantic comedy Materialists arrives in theaters June 13, 2025, reuniting Past Lives director Celine Song with audiences for her highly anticipated sophomore feature.

Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, a high-end New York City matchmaker whose elite business thrives—until her personal life collides with her professional world. Caught between a charming, wealthy suitor (Pedro Pascal) and her struggling ex (Chris Evans), Lucy must decide between the perfect match and unresolved feelings.

The cast also includes Marin Ireland, Zoe Winters, Dasha Nekrasova, Louisa Jacobson, Sawyer Spielberg, Lindsey Broad, and Halley Feiffer.

Watch the official trailer for Materialists below. In theaters June 13.

Dale Dickey Leads Dark Thriller “The G”

Posted on May 30, 2025 by admin

Dark Sky Films has announced the release date for The G, a suspenseful crime drama starring Dale Dickey (Winter’s Bone), set to hit theaters and VOD on June 27.

Directed by Karl R. Hearne, The G follows Ann Hunter—known as “The G”—a retired woman whose quiet suburban life is upended when she and her husband are forcibly removed from their home by a corrupt legal guardian. Placed into a bleak eldercare facility and stripped of their assets, The G begins a harrowing fight for justice alongside her granddaughter.

Described as a “winter-noir” and inspired by real events from the filmmaker’s own family, the film blends dark humor, suspense, and emotional depth while spotlighting age-related abuse in a broken system. Dickey delivers a standout performance in a rare lead role that challenges age and gender norms in the genre.

Also starring Romane Denis, Bruce Ramsay, Roc Lafortune, and Christian Jadah, The G runs 105 minutes and is distributed by Dark Sky Films.

Watch the trailer for The G — in theaters and on demand June 27.

Toronto Comic Arts Festival Returns to New Venue This June

Posted on May 30, 2025 by admin

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) will return on June 7–8, 2025, taking place for the first time at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Mattamy Athletic Centre. Free and open to the public, the annual event celebrates its 20+ year legacy as one of the world’s leading comic arts festivals.

TCAF 2025 will feature over 315 Canadian and international independent comic creators, with more than 28,000 attendees expected. This year’s programming highlights the political dimensions of comics, emphasizing their role in activism, expression, and global dialogue.

Leading up to the main festival weekend, satellite events include a June 3 screening of Paying for It at TIFF with a panel discussion featuring director Sook-Yin Lee and cartoonist Chester Brown, a June 5 launch event for Kate Beaton’s Ducks hosted by Drawn & Quarterly, and a June 6 panel titled Canadian Comics Now: Cartooning In a Dangerous Time.

For a full schedule and details, visit www.torontocomics.com.

Bono Documentary “Stories of Surrender” Premieres May 30 on Apple TV+

Posted on May 29, 2025 by admin

Apple TV+ will premiere Bono: Stories of Surrender globally on Friday, May 30. The documentary reimagines Bono’s acclaimed one-man stage show, blending intimate storytelling, live performance, and rare behind-the-scenes footage.

The film offers a candid look at the U2 frontman’s life, exploring themes of family, activism, fame, and faith. Through a mix of narration and music, Bono reflects on his journey as a son, husband, father, and global rock icon—accompanied by performances of signature U2 songs.

Produced by RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment, the film features a creative team with credits including Summer of Soul, Hamilton, and 12 Years a Slave. Bono also serves as executive producer.

Bono: Stories of Surrender is available to screen on the Apple TV+ press site. Watch the official trailer below.

Lucía Garibaldi’s Dystopian Sci-Fi A Bright Future to World Premiere at Tribeca

Posted on May 28, 2025 by admin

Award-winning Uruguayan director Lucía Garibaldi returns with her second feature, A Bright Future (Un futuro brillante), set to premiere in the Viewpoints section of the 2025 Tribeca Festival, running June 4–14 in New York City.

Building on the acclaim of her Sundance-winning debut The Sharks, Garibaldi presents a dystopian sci-fi tale centered on Elisa, an 18-year-old girl chosen to journey to the elusive “North”—a supposed promised land no one has ever returned from. As Elisa prepares for her departure, doubts emerge, especially after a mysterious nurse’s arrival disrupts her tightly controlled world. What unfolds is a defiant coming-of-age story about resistance, agency, and the myth of a better future.

Starring newcomer Martina Passeggi in a standout role, alongside Soledad Pelayo, Sofía Gala Castiglione, and Alfonso Tort, A Bright Future paints a stylized yet eerily familiar world where youth is a commodity and escape comes at a cost. The film blends bleak sci-fi vision with ironic clarity and emotional depth, offering a sharp critique of generational sacrifice and institutional control.

Garibaldi’s bold narrative and visually immersive world mark her as a leading voice in Latin American cinema, with A Bright Future positioned as a festival standout.

Maestro Media and Gamegenic Announce Partnership to Enhance Tabletop Gaming Experience

Posted on May 27, 2025 by admin

Maestro Media and Gamegenic have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance the tabletop gaming experience through high-quality accessories and innovative design. The collaboration will begin with the upcoming Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid, launching soon on Kickstarter.

Maestro Media, known for adapting popular franchises into tabletop formats, will work with Gamegenic to introduce premium accessories that support and elevate gameplay. Since 2019, Gamegenic has gained recognition for its durable and well-designed products, including the Convertible Deck Boxes and Sidekick Pro XL.

Both companies cite a shared focus on quality, innovation, and fan engagement as the foundation of the partnership. Future projects will see Gamegenic products featured across Maestro Media’s growing lineup of branded games.

The partnership signals a continued effort to raise standards in tabletop gaming, combining functional design with fan-centric storytelling.

2025 American Music Awards: Full Winners List

Posted on May 27, 2025 by admin

The 2025 American Music Awards aired live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with Jennifer Lopez returning as host and kicking off the night with a performance. The fan-voted show recognized the year’s most popular artists across genres, with nominees based on streaming, sales, airplay, and touring data.

Billie Eilish was the night’s standout, winning all seven of her nominated categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. Eilish, currently on tour in Europe, did not attend the ceremony.

Kendrick Lamar led with 10 nominations but won only one (Favorite Hip-Hop Song for “Not Like Us”). Post Malone, nominated in eight categories, took home two awards including Favorite Country Song and Favorite Male Country Artist.

Beyoncé won Best Country Album, following previous snubs at other country music awards. Taylor Swift, despite six nominations, was absent from the event and did not take home any awards.

This year’s performers included Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Gloria Estefan, Benson Boone, Renée Rapp, and others. Janet Jackson received the Icon Award; Rod Stewart was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and closed the show with a performance.

Presenters featured a mix of artists and personalities, including Shaboozey, Dan + Shay, Cara Delevingne, Tiffany Haddish, and Wayne Brady.

Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish — Winner
Ariana Grande
Chappell Roan
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan

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Netflix Unveils Trailer for First Korean Animated Film “Lost in Starlight”

Posted on May 26, 2025 by admin

Netflix has released the trailer for Lost in Starlight, its first Korean original animated film, debuting globally on May 30, 2025.

Set in 2050 Seoul, the film follows Nan-young (Kim Tae-ri), an astronaut selected for a Mars expedition, and Jay (Hong Kyung), a musician restoring vintage audio gear. Their romance begins when Nan-young visits Jay’s shop to repair her late mother’s record player—just before she’s called to fulfill her lifelong dream in space.

Directed by Han Ji-won (The Summer) and co-written with Kang Hyun-joo (The Scarlet Letter), the film blends K-drama emotion with lush animation, drawing comparisons to Your Name and Suzume. It also features retro-futuristic touches and reimagined Seoul landmarks.

Acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho has called the film a “visual masterpiece,” adding to the growing buzz.

Lost in Starlight premieres May 30 on Netflix.

See trailer below for “Lost in Starlight”:

Sebastião Salgado, Famed Documentary Photographer, Dies at 81

Posted on May 25, 2025 by admin

Sebastião Salgado, the celebrated Brazilian photographer known for his powerful black-and-white images of global crises and natural beauty, has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by Instituto Terra, the environmental organization he co-founded with his wife, Lélia Wanick Salgado.

Across a five-decade career, Salgado photographed life in over 130 countries, documenting events such as the Sahel famine, the Rwandan genocide, and the Gulf War oil fires. His final major work, Amazônia, focused on the rainforest and its Indigenous communities and was exhibited internationally.

Originally trained as an economist, Salgado turned to photography in the 1970s and later founded his own agency, Amazonas Images. He received numerous honors, including the 2024 Sony World Photography Award for Outstanding Contribution to Photography and recognition as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Salgado was also a passionate environmentalist. Through Instituto Terra, he and his wife led a major reforestation project in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, planting over three million trees.

Though praised for his artistry, Salgado also faced criticism for the way he depicted human suffering. He remained committed to using photography as a tool for social change.

He is survived by his wife and creative partner, Lélia Wanick Salgado.

Tula Lotay Exquisite Corpses #2 Stealth Cover

Posted on May 25, 2025 by admin

Image Comics is pleased to unveil the upcoming Exquisite Corpses #2 stealth variant featuring art by Eisner Award-winning artist Tula Lotay (Somna, Barnstormers: A Ballad of Love and Murder), who is nominated for Best Cover Artist for the 2025 Eisner Awards, inclusive of her stunning connecting cover artwork for Image Comics’ The Horizon Experiment.

This gorgeous cover showcases a blood-splattered embrace between killer Lady Carolina and her unwitting prey.

This is the second stealth cover revealed from the groundbreaking Exquisite Corpses horror series, crafted by masterminds James Tynion IV (The Deviant, The Department of Truth), Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, The Silver Coin), and the “Corpse Crew” of creators, in collaboration between Tiny Onion and Image Comics—each issue will feature an exciting stealth cover, to be unveiled ahead of each issue. Exquisite Corpses #2 hits shelves this June, with a Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers this upcoming Monday.
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