Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Ssff & Asia) 2024, one of Asia's largest international short film festivals accredited by the US Academy Awards®, today announced the nominees and special screenings for various categories on the official festival website. This year's festival will be held at multiple venues in Tokyo, starting with the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, June 4th and ending with the Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 17th. The festival will be preceded by an online venue starting today, Thursday, April 25th and running until Sunday, June 30th under the theme “Illuminate your life”, with a selection of short films (including special non-competition screenings) curated by the festival.
Announcement of around 270 nominated works, selected from 4,936 entries from 114 countries and regions around the world. In the Japan category of the Live Action competition, which leads to the Academy Awards, short films by actors and directors such as Yudai Chiba, Risa Naka, Sota Fukushi,...
Announcement of around 270 nominated works, selected from 4,936 entries from 114 countries and regions around the world. In the Japan category of the Live Action competition, which leads to the Academy Awards, short films by actors and directors such as Yudai Chiba, Risa Naka, Sota Fukushi,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Actress Rashmika Mandanna shared a glimpse from her upcoming film ‘Kubera’ starring Dhanush. Rashmika took to her Instagram stories and shared a picture showing the moon, a building, and a little bit of the set.
“Andddddd it’s a wrap #Kubera,” the actress wrote in the caption.
The makers of the film released the film’s title and Dhanush’s first look from the film on Maha Shivaratri last month.
‘Kubera’ is directed by National Award-winning director Sekhar Kammula, known for movies such as ‘Fidaa’ and ‘Love Story’.
The film, which also stars Nagarjuna and Jim Sarbh, is presented by Sonali Narang and produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under their banner Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp, a unit of Asian Group, in association with Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd.
Rashmika, who was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’, will be seen in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. She...
“Andddddd it’s a wrap #Kubera,” the actress wrote in the caption.
The makers of the film released the film’s title and Dhanush’s first look from the film on Maha Shivaratri last month.
‘Kubera’ is directed by National Award-winning director Sekhar Kammula, known for movies such as ‘Fidaa’ and ‘Love Story’.
The film, which also stars Nagarjuna and Jim Sarbh, is presented by Sonali Narang and produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under their banner Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp, a unit of Asian Group, in association with Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd.
Rashmika, who was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’, will be seen in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. She...
- 4/25/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Here’s How Much Kesha Is Worth! ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
American singer-songwriter Kesha is a renowned music artist who has been in the industry since she was 18. The songstress has been in the news for several lawsuits but, despite that, managed to amass a modest wealth throughout her career. Let us take a closer look at her net worth in 2024.
About her-
She was born Kesha Rose Sebert to singer-songwriter Rosemary Patricia ‘Pebe’ Sebert. She was a single mother and co-wrote the single ‘Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You’ for Joe Sun with Hugh Moffatt. The song featured on Dolly Parton‘s 1980 album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. Kesha attended the Franklin High School and Brentwood High School.
She dropped out of school at 17 after Swedish record producer Max Martin convinced her. Her mother taught her how to write songs, and she began recording demos. Her mother distributed them...
American singer-songwriter Kesha is a renowned music artist who has been in the industry since she was 18. The songstress has been in the news for several lawsuits but, despite that, managed to amass a modest wealth throughout her career. Let us take a closer look at her net worth in 2024.
About her-
She was born Kesha Rose Sebert to singer-songwriter Rosemary Patricia ‘Pebe’ Sebert. She was a single mother and co-wrote the single ‘Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You’ for Joe Sun with Hugh Moffatt. The song featured on Dolly Parton‘s 1980 album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. Kesha attended the Franklin High School and Brentwood High School.
She dropped out of school at 17 after Swedish record producer Max Martin convinced her. Her mother taught her how to write songs, and she began recording demos. Her mother distributed them...
- 4/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, March 30 (Ians) Rashmika Mandanna on Saturday said that her happiest time is when she does a core strengthening workout.
Taking to Instagram, Rashmika, who was most recently seen in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’, shared a Reel video, wherein we can see her doing workout, wearing a white crop top and orange joggers.
The visual shows Rashmika lying down on a mat and doing core strengthening workout.
The post is captioned as: “My happiest time is when I am doing a core strengthening workout,” followed by a dancing girl emoji.
The video has garnered 862K views, with fans hailing their favourite stars.
One user said: “Always getting that workout in”. Another fan wrote: “My strong girl”.
On the professional front, Rashmika is gearing up for the action drama ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The film stars Allu Arjun in the titular role. Directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil.
Taking to Instagram, Rashmika, who was most recently seen in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’, shared a Reel video, wherein we can see her doing workout, wearing a white crop top and orange joggers.
The visual shows Rashmika lying down on a mat and doing core strengthening workout.
The post is captioned as: “My happiest time is when I am doing a core strengthening workout,” followed by a dancing girl emoji.
The video has garnered 862K views, with fans hailing their favourite stars.
One user said: “Always getting that workout in”. Another fan wrote: “My strong girl”.
On the professional front, Rashmika is gearing up for the action drama ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The film stars Allu Arjun in the titular role. Directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil.
- 3/30/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rashmika Mandanna on Tuesday shared a cute update about her pet dog Aura, saying she is happily chilling in Mysore with her parents. The diva, who was most recently seen in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ took to Instagram Stories and shared an adorable picture of her furry friend Aura, who is sitting on a couch and posing for the cameras.
The post is captioned: “For everyone who’s wondering where Aura has disappeared to ..Aura is chilling in Mysore with Mum Dad and Shimmu..That’s why I am unable to give Aura updates… And look at her. she’s definitely happy and chilling.”
On the professional front, Rashmika is gearing up for the action drama ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The film stars Allu Arjun in the titular role. Directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil.
She also has ‘Rainbow’, ‘The Girlfriend’, ‘Chaava’ in the pipeline.
Rashmika mandanna...
The post is captioned: “For everyone who’s wondering where Aura has disappeared to ..Aura is chilling in Mysore with Mum Dad and Shimmu..That’s why I am unable to give Aura updates… And look at her. she’s definitely happy and chilling.”
On the professional front, Rashmika is gearing up for the action drama ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. The film stars Allu Arjun in the titular role. Directed by Sukumar, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil.
She also has ‘Rainbow’, ‘The Girlfriend’, ‘Chaava’ in the pipeline.
Rashmika mandanna...
- 3/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Warner Bros is finalizing a deal to preemptively acquire The Bet, a hot spec from Spanish screenwriter Javier Gullón (Enemy), according to multiple sources.
The studio declined comment. No deal figure was given.
While plot details are under wraps, the project has been described as a twisty, female-led thriller with pitch-black humor, set at a glittering destination for the ultra-rich. Ben Pugh, Peter Dealbert and Josh Varney will produce for 42.
A Goya Award nominee, Gullón is best known for scripting the surreal psychological thriller Enemy for director Denis Villeneuve. Released by A24 in 2014 after world premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, the film starred Jake Gyllenhaal as a man on a quest for his exact look-alike, after spotting him in a movie. Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, and Isabella Rossellini co-starred.
Gullón has sold and adapted numerous sci-fi short stories at auction for film and TV including Neanderthal (fka N...
The studio declined comment. No deal figure was given.
While plot details are under wraps, the project has been described as a twisty, female-led thriller with pitch-black humor, set at a glittering destination for the ultra-rich. Ben Pugh, Peter Dealbert and Josh Varney will produce for 42.
A Goya Award nominee, Gullón is best known for scripting the surreal psychological thriller Enemy for director Denis Villeneuve. Released by A24 in 2014 after world premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, the film starred Jake Gyllenhaal as a man on a quest for his exact look-alike, after spotting him in a movie. Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, and Isabella Rossellini co-starred.
Gullón has sold and adapted numerous sci-fi short stories at auction for film and TV including Neanderthal (fka N...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Over the course of his career, legendary mangaka Osamu Tezuka adapted many of Shakespeare's works. Shakespeare Manga Theater collects these adaptations into one volume. The book includes the following: The Merchant of Venice (1959), Robio and Robiette, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Othello. Shakespeare Manga Theater is sure to be popular not just with Tezuka fans, but also provide a fun and useful educational tool for schools interested in presenting Shakespeare in a format that is easier for readers to engage with.” (Ablaze)
Regarding theater, almost no author is more prolific than William Shakespeare. It can be said that when it comes to manga, Osamu Tezuka is also one of the most well-recognized artists ever to tackle the craft. “Shakespeare Manga Theater” by Osamu Tezuka combines the work of these two great artists to create an anthology of works that is both unique and memorable, if not a...
Regarding theater, almost no author is more prolific than William Shakespeare. It can be said that when it comes to manga, Osamu Tezuka is also one of the most well-recognized artists ever to tackle the craft. “Shakespeare Manga Theater” by Osamu Tezuka combines the work of these two great artists to create an anthology of works that is both unique and memorable, if not a...
- 3/20/2024
- by Nubia Jade Brice
- AsianMoviePulse
Ester Expósito was born on January 26, 2000, in Madrid, Spain. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in the artistic world and knew that acting was her true calling. At the age of 16, after completing her studies, Expósito decided to pursue her dream and enrolled in acting courses.
Expósito’s talent and dedication quickly caught the attention of industry insiders. In 2013 and 2015, she received recognition for her acting skills, winning the Best Actress award at the Madrid Theater Awards. These early accolades set the stage for what was to come in her career.
One of Expósito’s most significant breakthroughs came with her role in the Netflix teen drama series, Élite. She portrayed the character of Carla Rosón Caleruega, a complex and intriguing character that captured the attention of audiences worldwide. Expósito’s portrayal of Carla showcased her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her performances, solidifying her...
Expósito’s talent and dedication quickly caught the attention of industry insiders. In 2013 and 2015, she received recognition for her acting skills, winning the Best Actress award at the Madrid Theater Awards. These early accolades set the stage for what was to come in her career.
One of Expósito’s most significant breakthroughs came with her role in the Netflix teen drama series, Élite. She portrayed the character of Carla Rosón Caleruega, a complex and intriguing character that captured the attention of audiences worldwide. Expósito’s portrayal of Carla showcased her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her performances, solidifying her...
- 3/12/2024
- by Penelope H. Fritz
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
A snapshot of the most exciting voices working in American and international cinema today––and with a strong focus on newcomers––the Museum of the Moving Image’s First Look festival returns this week, taking place March 13-17.
As always, the annual festival brings together a varied, eclectic lineup of cinema from all corners of the world––including a number of films still seeking distribution, making this series perhaps one of your only chances to see these works on the big screen. Check out our top picks below, along with the exclusive premiere of the festival trailer.
Arthur&Diana (Sara Summa)
A lo-fi siblings road trip movie shot with a mix of MiniDV, Betacam, and 16mm, Sara Summa’s Arthur&Diana marks an interesting, mostly successful gamble of personal storytelling, in which Summa stars alongside her-real brother, Robin Summa. Jared Mobarak said in his TIFF review, “As such, we glean...
As always, the annual festival brings together a varied, eclectic lineup of cinema from all corners of the world––including a number of films still seeking distribution, making this series perhaps one of your only chances to see these works on the big screen. Check out our top picks below, along with the exclusive premiere of the festival trailer.
Arthur&Diana (Sara Summa)
A lo-fi siblings road trip movie shot with a mix of MiniDV, Betacam, and 16mm, Sara Summa’s Arthur&Diana marks an interesting, mostly successful gamble of personal storytelling, in which Summa stars alongside her-real brother, Robin Summa. Jared Mobarak said in his TIFF review, “As such, we glean...
- 3/11/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Kaitlin Butts wraps her Tulsa, Oklahoma, voice around Kesha’s “Hunt You Down” to create a version of the song that’s even more country-sounding than the original. Written by Kesha and Rick Nowels, “Hunt You Down” first appeared on Kesha’s 2017 album Rainbow. Butts’ interpretation arrives as a standalone single during a moment when cowboy music and culture is having a revival, thanks to artists like Charley Crockett, Luke Grimes, and even Beyoncé.
“The first time I heard ‘Hunt You Down,’ I quickly identified with it,” Butts said in a statement.
“The first time I heard ‘Hunt You Down,’ I quickly identified with it,” Butts said in a statement.
- 3/1/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week right here.]
Scroll down for this week’s Tubefilter Chart.
This week’s Global Top 50 ranking is led by four channels that crossed the 500 million view mark — and a fifth that fell just short of that threshold.
The channel that finished February on top of the YouTube world is a Shorts standout that has experienced rapid growth since the start of the new year. It is making its second consecutive appearance atop our worldwide ranking.
Chart Toppers
MaviGadget‘s progress in our charts during February is emblematic of YouTube Shorts’ volatility. Two weeks after falling out of the top five, MaviGadget banked a second-straight #1 finish in the Global Top 50 by collecting 711.8 million weekly views.
Scroll down for this week’s Tubefilter Chart.
This week’s Global Top 50 ranking is led by four channels that crossed the 500 million view mark — and a fifth that fell just short of that threshold.
The channel that finished February on top of the YouTube world is a Shorts standout that has experienced rapid growth since the start of the new year. It is making its second consecutive appearance atop our worldwide ranking.
Chart Toppers
MaviGadget‘s progress in our charts during February is emblematic of YouTube Shorts’ volatility. Two weeks after falling out of the top five, MaviGadget banked a second-straight #1 finish in the Global Top 50 by collecting 711.8 million weekly views.
- 2/27/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we discuss all the drama in the comedy races.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the laughs, which is great because there’s so much drama to this year’s comedy categories. Neither of us was very surprised the TV academy stayed loyal to “Ted Lasso” despite the somewhat rocky reception to its third (and final?) season. By sheer numbers, “Ted Lasso” Season 3 is a stronger nominee than “Ted Lasso” Season 2 — and that the third season scored two editing nominations seemingly speaks to the academy’s undying devotion to the two-time series winner. It would take a lot for me to move it out of my top spot — not that it’s without competition, particularly from “The Bear.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the laughs, which is great because there’s so much drama to this year’s comedy categories. Neither of us was very surprised the TV academy stayed loyal to “Ted Lasso” despite the somewhat rocky reception to its third (and final?) season. By sheer numbers, “Ted Lasso” Season 3 is a stronger nominee than “Ted Lasso” Season 2 — and that the third season scored two editing nominations seemingly speaks to the academy’s undying devotion to the two-time series winner. It would take a lot for me to move it out of my top spot — not that it’s without competition, particularly from “The Bear.
- 7/21/2023
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Gather your Girls — the Rue La Rue Café is almost ready to open.
The Golden Girls-themed restaurant in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood is getting close to letting fans of the classic sitcom through its doors. To drum up excitement (and give the people what they want), photos of the café were posted on their Facebook, showing off all of the details.
The mastermind behind the new eatery is Michael J. Larue — a resident of the uptown neighborhood and close friend of the late Rue McClanahan, who played Blanche Devereaux on the show. Larue says he is opening...
The Golden Girls-themed restaurant in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood is getting close to letting fans of the classic sitcom through its doors. To drum up excitement (and give the people what they want), photos of the café were posted on their Facebook, showing off all of the details.
The mastermind behind the new eatery is Michael J. Larue — a resident of the uptown neighborhood and close friend of the late Rue McClanahan, who played Blanche Devereaux on the show. Larue says he is opening...
- 1/12/2017
- by Jessica Fecteau
- PEOPLE.com
The art of the comic parody has been seriously democratized in the age of YouTube, but it's refreshing to realize the greatest parodies still find a way to rise to the top of the heap. Here are ten we loved this year. 1. "Saturday Night Live" finds that the universal language is "Hello" The weepy melodrama of Adele's "Hello" video warranted a parody, and this "SNL" short -- featuring an eye-popping, surreal moment from host Matthew McConaughey -- nailed it. By turning "Hello" into an orgiastic fever dream, it provided an unexpected angle on a pop culture phenomenon. 2. Amy Schumer renders a verdict with her "12 Angry Men" parody It seems bizarre that one of the most trenchant parodies of 2015 would involve the film work of Lee J. Cobb and Martin Balsam, but Amy Schumer's sexism-destroying take on "12 Angry Men" -- epic in its 20+ minute scope -- is staggering and scathing.
- 12/18/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Today we are talking to a terrifically talented triple-threat diva known for her legendary Broadway performance as the title character in the iconic original production of Annie as well as notable appearances on Broadway since in Starlight Express, Les Miserables, State Fair and more - the engaging and passionate Andrea McArdle. Opening up about her life after 'Tomorrow' as well as sharing memories of her time in Annie, McArdle sheds some light on her idiosyncratic showbiz career and shares sensational stories from her past and present while also looking ahead to the future. Additionally, McArdle looks back on many of her most famous roles to date, including her roller skating days in Starlight Express and her recent stint as Mame herself, as well as her various Judy Garland-related properties, too - the TV biopic Rainbow and the stage adaptation of Meet Me In St. Louis among them, not to...
- 2/10/2014
- by Pat Cerasaro
- BroadwayWorld.com
On Monday night, Tony nominee and Broadways original Annie, Andrea McArdle, joined the cast of NEWSical The Musical. The ever-evolving musical of all the news thats fit to spoof welcomed celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton last month as the shows inaugural guest star. Ms McArdle joins the cast through December 2nd. BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow was on the scene to chat with Andrea, Perez Hilton, and the other opening night guests and you can check out what they had to say below...
- 11/24/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jackie Cooper is now running the great Daily Planet up in the sky.
Cooper, a former child actor and star of the four Christopher Reeve "Superman" movies, died at a convalescent home in Santa Monica this Tuesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 88.
It would appear that Cooper died of natural causes. "He just kinda died of old age,” said his attorney, Roger Licht. "He wore out."
Jackie Cooper was a huge child star in the '30s, appearing in 15 of Hal Roach's popular "Our Gang" short comedies and earning the nickname of "America's Boy." He holds the record for the youngest actor to ever receive an Oscar nomination for a lead role, having been nominated at the age of nine for his performance in "Skippy" (1931), which was based on a comic strip.
Speaking of comics, one of Cooper's most popular roles came much later in his career...
Cooper, a former child actor and star of the four Christopher Reeve "Superman" movies, died at a convalescent home in Santa Monica this Tuesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 88.
It would appear that Cooper died of natural causes. "He just kinda died of old age,” said his attorney, Roger Licht. "He wore out."
Jackie Cooper was a huge child star in the '30s, appearing in 15 of Hal Roach's popular "Our Gang" short comedies and earning the nickname of "America's Boy." He holds the record for the youngest actor to ever receive an Oscar nomination for a lead role, having been nominated at the age of nine for his performance in "Skippy" (1931), which was based on a comic strip.
Speaking of comics, one of Cooper's most popular roles came much later in his career...
- 5/5/2011
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
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