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Eisenberg Details 2002 TV Series as 'The Debut' Closes London Film Festival

Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore closed the BFI London Film Festival with a warm reception for their musical comedy 'The Debut,' which is set for a December 11 release. Eisenberg revealed details about his upcoming TV series for A24, which follows an 18-year-old girl in 2002 and explores the origins of modern culture wars. The film, which features a small budget and efficient shooting schedule due to the leads' precision, has generated Oscar buzz for Moore's performance.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#a24 #film #jesse-eisenberg

film4 days ago

Taika Waititi’s 'Klara and the Sun' Premieres in London Amid Mixed Reception

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, 'Klara and the Sun,' had its world premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2026. The event featured a star-studded red carpet, including Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, and Florence Pugh, but the film faces a challenging theatrical release on October 23 amid overwhelmingly negative critical reviews.

via Page Six|

#film #jenna-ortega #kazuo-ishiguro

film4 days ago•15 min saved

Ortega and Waititi push for human connection at 'Klara and the Sun' premiere

Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi urged audiences to disconnect from technology at the world premiere of 'Klara and the Sun' at the London Film Festival on October 15, 2026. The dystopian sci-fi film, based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel, stars Ortega as an android companion and Amy Adams as a mother. While the cast emphasized the film's message of presence and human connection, the event coincided with overwhelmingly negative critical reviews. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 23, 2026, via Sony Pictures.

via Variety|

#film #jenna-ortega #kazuo-ishiguro

film4 days ago•17 min saved

Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Fails to Translate Ishiguro’s Dystopian Vision

Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, 'Klara and the Sun,' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics at the London Film Festival. The film, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, is described as a tonal mismatch that fails to balance its comedic and dramatic elements, resulting in a 'sentimental mess' that lacks the subtlety of the source material.

via Deadline|

#film #jenna-ortega #kazuo-ishiguro

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Mendes' Beatles Biopics Set for April 2028 Simultaneous Release

Producer Pippa Harris confirmed at the London Film Festival that Sam Mendes' four-part Beatles biopic series is currently in production, with all four films scheduled for a simultaneous theatrical release in April 2028. The project, a collaboration between Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions, marks the first authorized scripted film use of the band's life stories and music by Apple Corps. Harris emphasized that while the films stand alone, they are designed to be experienced together within a single month to create a cumulative cinematic impact.

via Deadline|

#columbia-pictures #film #london-film-festival

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Andrew Scott Defends 'Elsinore' Against Queer Joy Critics at London Film Festival

Andrew Scott used the BFI London Film Festival to defend his new film 'Elsinore' against critics who prefer lighter queer narratives. Scott argued that avoiding the AIDS crisis stems from misplaced shame, emphasizing that the stigma belongs to governments, not gay people. The film, which opened the festival, is already generating Oscar buzz.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#aids-history #andrew-scott #elsinore

entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

VisionQuest Premieres at London Film Festival Amid Reports of Human Torch Appearance

Marvel Television’s VisionQuest will premiere its first two episodes at the BFI London Film Festival on October 12, ahead of its Disney+ launch on October 14. The series, which concludes the WandaVision trilogy, features Paul Bettany as Vision and James Spader as Ultron. Recent reports suggest the original Human Torch, Jim Hammond, may appear in a single episode, though the extent of his role remains unconfirmed by Marvel.

via ComicBookMovie.com|

#entertainment #jim-hammond #london-film-festival

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Director of 'The Thing With Feathers' Discusses Collaborations and London Thriller

Dylan Southern, known for music documentaries, directed the film 'The Thing With Feathers' starring Benedict Cumberbatch, based on Max Porter's book. The film explores grief through a father and his children, with Southern highlighting his journey from music videos to narrative filmmaking and his future projects, including a London-based thriller.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#benedict-cumberbatch #dylan-southern #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

Emma Corrin and Maika Monroe Shine at London Film Festival with '100 Nights of Hero'

The 2025 London Film Festival concluded with the premiere of Julia Jackman's '100 Nights of Hero,' starring Emma Corrin and Maika Monroe, among other A-listers, showcasing a visually stunning fantasy film based on a graphic novel, and highlighting a diverse and star-studded event that celebrated international cinema.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#100-nights-of-hero #emma-corrin #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Daniel Day-Lewis Returns to Screen After Seven-Year Hiatus, Discusses Method Acting

Daniel Day-Lewis discussed his approach to method acting, his inspiration from books by Kent Haruf, and reflected on his role in 'My Left Foot,' stating he wouldn't be able to make that film today due to evolving perspectives on representation. He also shared insights about his career and his son's directorial debut, 'Anemone,' at the London Film Festival.

via Deadline|

#anemone #daniel-day-lewis #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson Shine at London Film Festival with 'Knives Out 3' Premiere

Daniel Craig and the cast of 'Knives Out 3' premiered the film at the London Film Festival, receiving a warm reception. The film, directed by Rian Johnson, follows detective Benoit Blanc in a new murder mystery, and is set to release in theaters on November 26 before streaming on Netflix in December.

via Variety|

#daniel-craig #entertainment #knives-out-3

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Greta Gerwig's Success, Nightmares, and Hidden Screenings: Behind the Scenes of 'Barbie' and Her Next Project

Greta Gerwig discusses her experience working on the film "Barbie" and reveals that she will never act in her own films. She expresses her joy at the film's success and shares her covert visits to cinemas during its opening weekend. Gerwig reflects on her early acting career and admits that she no longer feels connected to that headspace. She explains her preference for working with directors and giving them what they want, which is why she has no plans to act in her own films. Gerwig also discusses her writing process and the challenges she faces, including self-doubt. She concludes by mentioning that she is currently in the writing process for her next feature.

via Deadline|

#acting #barbie #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•4 min saved

Martin Scorsese's Insights on the Future of Cinema and the Need for Innovation

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese participated in a career Q&A at the London Film Festival, discussing his films, career, and the influence of world cinema on his work. Scorsese reflected on his breakthrough film, Mean Streets, and the challenges of filming in his rough and working-class neighborhood. He also discussed his struggles to be accepted as a director in Hollywood and his thoughts on the future of cinema in the digital age. Scorsese's latest film, Killer of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, was reworked during COVID and will be released on October 20.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #killer-of-the-flower-moon #london-film-festival

film-festivals3 years ago•5 min saved

London Film Festival Director Kristy Matheson: Elevating U.K. Cinema Globally with Premieres and Must-Watch Picks

Kristy Matheson, the director of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF), discusses the festival's strengths, including audience-friendly screenings and its position in the awards season calendar. She acknowledges the competition from festivals like Cannes and Venice but highlights LFF's unique appeal of showcasing films to a real paying audience. Matheson also mentions the inclusion of the "Chicken Run" sequel, "Dawn of the Nugget," and the film "Saltburn" as highlights of this year's program.

via Variety|

#chicken-run-2 #film-festivals #film-programming

film-festival3 years ago•3 min saved

"London Film Festival Competition Lineup Revealed: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Kitty Green, and Christos Nikou in the Spotlight"

The 67th edition of the London Film Festival will feature new works by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Kitty Green, and Christos Nikou in its official competition. Eleven films will compete for the best film award, while another eleven titles will compete for the Sutherland Award in the first feature competition. Additionally, eight films will compete for the Grierson Award in the documentary competition. The winners will be chosen by LFF Awards Juries, and the festival will run from October 4 to 14.

via Deadline|

#bfi #competition #film-festival