«One of the best series of the year»: the second season of Severance debuted with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
The long-awaited continuation of the series “Severance” debuts on Apple TV+ in just a week, but journalists have already published reviews of the previews — and it seems the season turned out to be perfect.
«The Squid Game 2» garnered 126.2 million views in 11 days — faster than any other series on Netflix
The second season of the series “Squid Game” is confidently making its way to becoming the most popular on the platform.
Count Orlok in «Nosferatu» was to be played by Mads Mikkelsen, and Bill Skashgård was supposed to play a different role
“Nosferatu,” a Gothic horror film by Robert Eggers, which is currently being shown in theaters, could have had a completely different cast.
Sony is working on films based on Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima will get an anime series
During the main keynote at CES 2025, the head of PlayStation Productions Asad Qizilbash and the president of Screen Gems Ashley Brooks announced that they will continue their joint work on movie adaptations of games after The Last of Us, Gran Turismo, Twisted Metal, and Uncharted.
Trailer The Last of Us — first look at Abby in season two and official release date
The showrunner of “The Last of Us” Neil Druckmann at CES 2025 showcased a new trailer for the second season and confirmed the release date — the show will return to HBO and Max in April 2025 (but without specific dates).
The «Sonic the Hedgehog» franchise has earned more than $1 billion at the global box office — fourth film in the works
As of today, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” has raked in over $330 million globally, pushing the franchise’s total earnings to $1 billion (the previous films earned $725 million together).
«Golden Globe 2025»: the triumph of «Brutalist», «Shogun» and other winners
Last night, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards kicked off, continuing the award season for cinema and television for 2024.
«Nosferatu» earned $100 million in 10 days of release
The gothic horror film “Nosferatu” has crossed the $100 million mark at the box office on its 10th day of release — a milestone that has been rare for art-house films in post-pandemic times.
Movie review «Nosferatu»
Starting January 2, the gothic horror film «Nosferatu» hit Ukrainian theaters. This is a remake of the legendary classic of the horror genre and German Expressionism in particular—the 1922 film «Nosferatu. A Symphony of Horror» by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. The daring reimaginer of this classic is the well-known horror filmmaker Robert Eggers…
Review of the series «Missing You»
On the first day of the year, Netflix released the detective thriller «Missing You», based on the eponymous novel by American author Harlan Coben, published in 2014. Coben also served as the executive producer of the project. Whether this 5-episode miniseries is worth your time — read our review below. «Missing You» Genre thriller, detective…
Review of the series «Earth Abides»
At the end of December, the first season of the post-apocalyptic drama «Earth Abides» wrapped up on MGM+. The plot is based on the novel of the same name by George R. Stewart, published back in 1949. Below, we dive into how intriguing it is to watch yet another screen adaptation of a post-apocalyptic scenario […]
Warner Bros. wanted «Harry Potter» to be directed by David Fincher — but the director offered a «too creepy» version
Turns out, David Fincher, the creator of the cult film “Fight Club”, could have been one of the directors for “Harry Potter”, but he turned down the job because he had “different visions” with Warner Bros.
The star of the series «The Squid Game» was disappointed with the finale of Season 2 and expected «curses from the audience»
The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game” has become the biggest launch in Netflix history, breaking the record of its predecessor, but it has faced some criticism from viewers.
Warner Bros. is working on «Dune 4» without Denis Villeneuve — and a new series in the same universe (insider)
Even though “Dune 3” (“Dune: Messiah”) hasn’t even started shooting, Warner Bros. and Legendary are already working on a fourth film—according to an industry insider report by Daniel Richtman.
The most interesting new series of January 2025
If the creators of big TV show premieres had any strategy for 2025, they clearly didn’t bet on January — the first month of the year offers more intriguing continuations of various shows than new ones. As usual, we’ve got a few options for «evening viewing» from the reliable content provider Netflix, another showdown between […]
The most interesting new movies of January 2025
In January, viewers can expect not one, but two music biopics — about Robbie Williams and Bob Dylan, an encounter with the legendary vampire Count Orlok and the iconic werewolf Man-Wolf, the return of Cameron Diaz after a 10-year acting hiatus, and even the death of Putin, although just on screen. Additionally, the January lineup […]
«This is not the end»: the creator of the series «Peaky Blinders» announced other projects after the movie
Steven Knight, the creator of the “Peaky Blinders” franchise, has announced more projects in the “universe” of the wildly popular Shelby crime family following the conclusion of the feature film.
«She is not John Wick»: Ana de Armas explains what makes her character in «Ballerina» unique
The actress emphasizes the differences between her character Eva Macarro and Keanu Reeves’ character.
Tom Cruise to star in new film by «The Revenant» and «Birdman» director
Tom Cruise is returning to auteur cinema with a new film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The Mexican director is known for the film “The Revenant” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Editor’s choice: ITC.ua names the movie of the year 2024
If we were asked to characterize the year 2024 for the film industry, it could probably be summed up in just two words — “sequel triumph.” In March, the much-anticipated “Dune 2” launched with a decent box office, and later its success was matched and even surpassed by the third “Deadpool” and the sequel to…
«Squid Game 2» broke the record of the first season and topped the Netflix charts in all countries
The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game,” although it disappointed some fans, set a new record in Netflix history.
Netflix requires that writers «voice over the actions of characters» — for viewers watching content in the background
Netflix screenwriters told N+1 Magazine (via World of Reel) that the streaming execs have a specific demand when it comes to content creation, which makes life easier for those viewers who watch movies and series “with one eye” — meaning in the background while doing other stuff.
«Nosferatu» earned $40 million in 5 days of release «at home» — record for Robert Eggers’ films
“Nosferatu” scored Robert Eggers’ best debut among his films, raking in $40 million in just 5 days in North America — which, by the way, is about 50% of the total box office of “The Northman,” another popular flick by the director.
Movie review «Sonic the Hedgehog 3»
On December 26 (and in some theaters even earlier), the release of the sci-fi adventure comedy «Sonic the Hedgehog 3» kicked off, based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series from Sega. In the third installment of the adventures of the relentless alien hedgehog and his friends, audiences will witness the mighty rival of […]
Review of the series «Dune: Prophecy»
The series «Dune: The» Prophecy was released on November 17, 2024 on HBO. It is a prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s films, set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s main novel. The plot focuses on the rise of the secretive female order of the Bene Gesserit, which plays a key role in the political […]
Review of the second season of the series «Squid Game»
On December 26th on Netflix, one of the main series premieres of the year took place — the release of the second season of the sensational South Korean show «Squid Game», which became a true sensation and a viral cultural phenomenon. In this review, we dig into what the second season of the deadly children’s […]
Movie review «Poolman»
Since December 26, Ukrainian cinemas have been showcasing the premiere of the comedy detective «Poolman», an idea that struck Hollywood actor Chris Pine during a chat with director Patty Jenkins. They had previously collaborated on the superhero blockbuster «Wonder Woman» (2017) and its sequel, and in «Poolman», Pine took the director’s…
The director of «Nosferatu» may remake the cult film «Labyrinth», starring David Bowie
Robert Eggers, director of «Witch» and «Nosferatu», will create a new version of the fantasy musical «Labyrinth». This was announced by insider Jeff Snyder.
Sony boss: «Madame Web» and «Craven Hunter» — these are «good» movies that were destroyed by critics, provoking bad reviews
Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra, in an interview with Los Angeles Times (via Variety), stated that “Madame Web” was a good movie, but it tanked at the box office because it got review-bombed by the media.
«Odyssey» will be the most expensive movie in Christopher Nolan’s career, — insider
Director Christopher Nolan is working on a film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem «Odyssey», written in the eighth century BC. According to a well-known Hollywood insider Jeff Snyder, this film will be the most expensive in Nolan’s career.
Denis Villeneuve explains why he bans phones on the set
It’s well-known that the director of “Dune” isn’t a fan of phones during filming. Denis Villeneuve explained that it’s not because Arrakis has bad reception.
«Spider-Man 4» in trouble: Marvel is disappointed with the script and wants it rewritten (insider Daniel Richtman)
According to industry insider Daniel Richtman (via World of Reel), who cites sources close to the production of “Spider-Man 4”, Marvel boss Kevin Feige wasn’t thrilled with the initial script and is demanding a rewrite, or even possibly a complete cancellation.
«It’s a Disaster»: viewers rated the series «Squid Game 2» a modest 58% on Rotten Tomatoes
Yesterday, season two of “Squid Game” started streaming on Netflix, but it looks like not everyone’s a fan.
HBO’s «Dragon’s Den» became the most «pirated series» in 2024, — TorrentFreak
TorrentFreak released its annual list of the most pirated TV shows of 2024.
Neon has unveiled a fiery scene from «The Monkey» horror film based on Stephen King’s story
Neon has released an excerpt from the horror film «Monkey» by director Osgoode Perkins («Longlegs»). The new film will be an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 short story of the same name.
The «Superman» theatrical trailer showed Ultraman and the female counterpart of the Terminator T-1000 from the DC universe
The extended version of the “Superman” trailer is now playing before many movie screenings and reveals more about the film’s supervillains and the essence of the conflict.
Disney releases a new excerpt from «Snow White», and the trailer is heading for a million dislikes on YouTube
While previous trailers for “Snow White” rack up record dislike counts on YouTube, Disney keeps on dropping new clips.
Netflix releases the second season of «The Squid Game»
The first season of “Squid Game” became the most popular show in Netflix history, and now the streaming service has released the much-awaited sequel. Starting today, 7 episodes of the second season are available for viewing (two fewer than in the first) — in Ukrainian dubbing.
Disney became the first (and only) studio to earn $5 billion in 2024 — half of it came from «Inside Out 2» and «Deadpool and Wolverine»
This year, Disney released two highly anticipated sequels, “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool,” which became box office hits and, along with other products, brought the studio record earnings in 2024 amounting to $5 billion ($2 billion domestic and $3 billion international), reports Deadline.
Financial failure: Riot Games has invested» $250 million in the Arcane series, but it did not pay off
The animated series Arcane based on the League of Legends game brought Riot Games four «Emmy» awards and audience recognition, but cost the company $250 million and did not recoup its investments, reports Bloomberg.
The series «Dexter: Resurrection» will be released very soon, and the prequel «Trinity Killer» has received a script
The antagonist of the fourth season of “Dexter,” the serial killer Trinity, played by John Lithgow, will get his own prequel. The maniac played a dramatic role in Dexter’s life.
DC has renewed the series Creature Commandos for Season 2
The animated series Creature Commandos, helmed by DC co-chair James Gunn, snagged a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after its debut on December 5 and, as expected, has been renewed for a second season.
Christopher Nolan’s next movie — adaptation «Odyssey» Homer
The premiere is scheduled for July 2026.
Netflix shows trailer for «Zero Day» series starring De Niro as former US president
Netflix has released a trailer for its new project «Zero Day», starring Robert De Niro as George Mullen, a former US president who leads a special commission to investigate a cyberattack.
Disney has spent «$645 million on Andor» $645 million — it is the most expensive project in the «Star Wars universe»
The cost of producing two seasons of the series “Andor” reached $645 million — $290 million went into filming the second season alone last year, but the final sum could be substantially higher.
Metacritic names the 20 best TV series of 2024 — Netflix’s drama thriller takes the top spot
The top ten are «Shogun», «Rivals», and «X-Men ’97».
«It’s chaos». Warner Bros. is nervous about «Superman» after private screenings, and DC plans reshoots
Insider Jeff Snyder (via World of Reel) reports that the version of “Superman” shown at James Gunn’s private screening was “a kind of mess” and got Warner Bros. “nervous” about the upcoming movie.
Review of the animated movie «Mufasa: The Lion King»
From December 19th, cinemas started showing the animated adventure film «Mufasa: The Lion King», which is a prequel to the remake of the classic Disney animation «The Lion King» (1994). Reviews by film critics turned out to be fairly reserved, and in the review below, we discuss whether to trust the «high-brow aesthetes» this time. «Mufasa:…
Movie review «Kraven the Hunter»
On December 19th, the superhero action flick «Kraven the Hunter», based on Marvel comics about the eponymous villain of Russian descent, slinks its way onto Ukrainian cinema screens. Good news — this dud has already flopped spectacularly in the global box office and got a thorough thrashing from critics. Bad news — for some reason, […]
The trailer for the new «Superman» garnered 250 million views in a day — a record in the history of DC and Warner Bros.
The long-awaited “Superman” trailer has become the most popular in DC and Warner Bros. history, racking up 250 million views in just 24 hours.
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