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entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

Dakota Johnson Channels Marilyn Monroe in Flesh Impact Short Film

Dakota Johnson undergoes a dramatic makeover to portray Marilyn Monroe in the Genesis-backed short film Flesh Impact, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and featuring Ellen Burstyn. Johnson plays one of two versions of Monroe in a project described as a love letter to the icon, with the World Premiere set for the 2026 Venice International Film Festival where Burstyn will receive the Golden Lion. The look includes a curly blonde bob, rosy makeup, and Monroe’s signature beauty mark, marking a bold onscreen transformation for the actor.

via E! News|

#dakota-johnson #entertainment #flesh-impact

entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Tom Cruise Faces Down Doomsday in the Surreal Short DIGGER

Tom Cruise stars as a billionaire who must rediscover his humanity as the world teeters on collapse in the surreal, timely short DIGGER.

via Boing Boing|

#digger #doomsday #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•16 min saved

Pixar Debuts Concept Art and Footage for Loving Dory at Annecy

Pixar unveiled work-in-progress footage and concept art for the theatrical short Loving Dory at Annecy, with Ellen DeGeneres returning as Dory, Thomas Newman on board as executive producer, and Nami Melumad writing the score; the event also showcased finished scenes from the Venice-set feature Gatto (with a release planned for March 5, 2027), while no release date for Loving Dory was announced.

via Deadline|

#annecy-international-animation-film-festival #dory #entertainment

movies4 months ago•5 min saved

Vote Gavin Lyle: A 16-Minute Satire That Skewers the Far-Right with Heart

Aneil Karia’s 16-minute short Vote Gavin Lyle lampoons the far-right by following a wannabe Reform candidate, pairing sharp social critique with empathy and humor. Released via WePresent on WeTransfer and YouTube, the film marks Karia’s move from features to compact, bold satire and showcases WePresent’s role in funding artist-driven political work.

via The Guardian|

#film #movies #satire

entertainment5 months ago•31 min saved

Rare Oscar Tie: Two Short Film Winners Share the Prize

In a rare twist at the 2026 Academy Awards, the Best Live Action Short Film category produced two winners: The Singers (Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt) and Two People Exchanging Saliva. Host Kumail Nanjiani announced the tie, marking Oscar history as only the sixth time a tie has occurred, with both teams stepping on stage to celebrate their double victory.

via BuzzFeed|

#awards #entertainment #movies

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Samsung Art TVs Showcase Global Art Collections and BTS-Recommended Autumn Artworks

RM of BTS collaborated with Samsung to premiere a short film showcasing how Samsung Art TVs bring museum-quality art into everyday life, emphasizing the joy and connection art provides, with a focus on curated artworks that reflect emotion and seasonality.

via samsung.com|

#art-at-home #art-collection #rm-bts

entertainment10 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo's 'Close To You' Animation Reveals Pikmin Connection

Nintendo released an updated version of the animated short 'Close To You,' featuring Pikmin characters and more music, hinting at a possible larger project or game, though details remain unclear.

via Nintendo Life|

#animation #entertainment #nintendo

entertainment10 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo's 'Close to You' Animated Short Sparks Pikmin and Movie Teaser Rumors

Nintendo released a surprising animated short called 'Close To You' that features Pixar-style animation and a baby learning to walk with a sentient dummy, but notably lacks any direct Nintendo characters, leading to speculation about hidden references or a larger project.

via Nintendo Life|

#animation #entertainment #nintendo

entertainment1 year ago•11 min saved

Renée Zellweger Debuts as Director with Hand-Drawn Animation 'They'

Renée Zellweger has made her directorial debut with a hand-drawn animated short titled 'They,' premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film is a passionate project addressing societal toxicity and division, inspired by Zellweger's love for animation and her desire to foster positive social discourse. She emphasizes the collaborative and joyful nature of the project, which was developed during the COVID pandemic, and hints at future projects in both animation and live-action.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#animation #directorial-debut #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•8 min saved

Jason Voorhees Returns in 'Sweet Revenge' as Horror Classics Resurface

A new short film titled 'Sweet Revenge' revives Jason Voorhees, paying homage to the original 'Friday the 13th' movies with modern gore and nostalgic elements, while introducing a new Jason actor and exploring potential for a full-length sequel.

via Variety|

#entertainment #friday-the-13th #gore

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Spider Within: Miles Morales Confronts Anxiety in New Spider-Verse Short"

Sony releases a new Spider-Verse short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," featuring Miles Morales contending with his own anxiety and self-doubt in the form of a giant arachnid. The short, set between the first two Spider-Verse films, showcases the teen web-slinger dealing with everyday struggles, and is a product of Sony's initiative to train and highlight diverse talent. While awaiting the official release date of "Beyond The Spider-Verse," fans can enjoy this new addition to the Spider-Verse universe.

via The A.V. Club|

#anxiety #entertainment #miles-morales

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Spider-Within: A Spider-Verse Mini-Sequel Sheds Light on Superhero Mental Health Struggles"

"The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story" is a short film depicting Spider-Verse protagonist Miles Morales struggling with mental health while balancing his superhero duties and high school life. The film highlights the humanity of superheroes and the challenges they face behind the mask. Directed by Jarelle Dampier and written by Khaila Amazan, the mini-sequel was publicly released after its debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The success of the Spider-Verse franchise, including the recent "Across the Spider-Verse," has led to a confirmed sequel, "Beyond the Spider-Verse," although its release date remains uncertain.

via IGN|

#entertainment #mental-health #short-film

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Spider-Verse Short Film: Miles Morales Confronts Anxiety in 'Spider-Within'"

Sony's new Spider-Verse short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," delves into Miles Morales' struggles with anxiety as he juggles his responsibilities as a superhero and student. The short emphasizes the importance of sharing feelings and portrays Miles battling an embodiment of his anxieties. While simpler in story compared to the feature films, the short delivers an important message alongside inspired visuals, hinting at more to come from Sony in the Spider-Verse.

via The Verge|

#anxiety #entertainment #short-film

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Miles Morales Confronts Anxiety in 'The Spider Within' Short Film, Now Available on YouTube"

Sony Pictures Animation has released a new short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," on YouTube, which explores the relatable theme of anxiety as a foe for the young Spider-Man, Miles Morales. The short, developed as part of a leadership training program, aims to support filmmakers from underrepresented groups. It utilizes comic book tropes and unconventional animation to tell its story, and is part of a larger mental health focused lesson plan for teenage students called "The Heo Within."

via Cartoon Brew|

#entertainment #mental-health #short-film

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering Wes Anderson's Absence and Unseen Moments at Oscars 2024"

Wes Anderson won his first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," but was unable to attend the ceremony as he was in Germany shooting a new movie. The film is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's story and features a star-studded cast. Anderson expressed gratitude in a statement read on his behalf, acknowledging his collaborators and paying tribute to Owen Wilson. American Fiction star Issa Rae and US comedian Ramy Youssef accepted the award on his behalf. Despite previous nominations, this win marks Anderson's first Oscar victory.

via The Independent|

#academy-award #entertainment #oscars-2024