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That might have made sense following the pandemic, but some industry figures are now starting to push back. Reverting to the traditional theatrical window makes more sense for many, particularly in a summer where films such as Top Gun: Maverick have been taking huge amounts of money at the box office, while enjoying the cultural relevance a cinema release brings with it.

Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s father V. Vijayendra Prasad, who has written Blockbusters like Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and RRR, revealed that he is going to pen down the story for a film and web series on the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS).

On Tuesday, V. Vijayendra Prasad was invited as a chief guest at the launch of the book ‘The Hindutva Paradigm’ written by RSS National Federation member Ram Madhav. The launch took place at KVSR Siddhartha Pharmaceutical Science College, Vijayawada.

According to a report in Sakshi, Vijayendra Prasad spoke on the occasion and said that he had a different opinion on the RSS until a few years ago. But when he was approached to write a story for its film, he traveled to Nagpur and learned the truth about the party.

The Quint’s report from 2018 says, “The film will explore the origins and achievements of the RSS since its inception and will predictably glorify its founders and senior leaders such as Dr. KB Hedgewar, MS Golwalkar, Veer Savarkar, K Sudharshan, Mohan Bhagwat and so on.”

Reportedly, the RSS film is going to be made on a large-scale budget with no less than Rs. 100 crores to be spent on its making and it is going to be funded by the Bharatiya Janata Party. 

Several Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi actors, including Akshay Kumar, have been approached for the cast, however, SS Rajamouli will not be a part of this project.

There are plenty of new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more streaming services. 

On the movie side, Jamie Foxx is a vampire hunter in Day Shift, while Owen Wilson headlines the family-friendly superhero adventure Secret Headquarters.

Paul Feig’s Fairy Tale Film ‘The School for Good Evil’ Teaser Trailer

by Alex Billington
June 8, 2022
Source: YouTube

“Welcome… we’ve been expecting you.” Netflix has revealed the first teaser trailer for a film adaptation of a book series titled The School for Good Evil, being directed by filmmaker Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, Ghostbusters, A Simple Favor). The epic fantasy adventure is about a group of boys and girls that are taken to an institution where they are trained to become fairy tale-like heroes and villains. Based on the epic international best-selling series by Soman Chainani. The film stars Kerry Washington, Charlize Theron, Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Delaney, Mark Heap, Patti LuPone, and Rachel Bloom. The School for Good Evil follows best friends Sophie and Agatha, who find themselves on opposing sides of a modern fairy tale when they’re swept away into an enchanted school where young heroes and villains are trained to protect the balance of good and evil. Oh yeah this definitely sounds cheesy and the footage doesn’t look that exciting so far. It seems a bit like Maleficent mashed up with Harry Potter, for better or worse.

Here’s the first teaser trailer (+ poster) for Paul Feig’s The School for Good Evil, from YouTube:

In the village of Gavaldon, two misfits and best friends, Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie), share the unlikeliest of bonds. Sophie, a lover of fairy tales, dreams of escaping her ordinary village life, while Agatha, with her grim aesthetic, has the makings of a real witch. Then one night under a blood red moon, a powerful force sweeps them away to the School for Good Evil — where the true story of every great fairy tale begins. Yet something is amiss from the start: Sophie is dropped into the School for Evil, run by the glamorous and acid-tongued Lady Lesso (Charlize Theron), and Agatha in the School for Good, that’s overseen by the sunny and kind Professor Dovey (Kerry Washington). According to the Schoolmaster (Laurence Fishburne), only true love’s kiss can change the rules and send the girls to their rightful school. But when a dark and dangerous figure (Kit Young) with some mysterious ties to Sophie reemerges and threatens to destroy the school and the rulebook entirely — the only way to a happy ending is to survive the fairytale first. The School for Good Evil is directed by filmmaker Paul Feig, of the films I Am David, Unaccompanied Minors, Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, Ghostbusters, A Simple Favor, and Last Christmas previously. The screenplay is by Vanessa Taylor, David Magee, Paul Feig, adapted from Soman Chainani’s book series. Netflix will debut the film streaming starting September later this year. Who’s in?

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Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ ‘Jaws’ Return to IMAX Screens Late Summer 2022

by Alex Billington
June 10, 2022

Two Spielberg classics are coming back to IMAX theaters later this summer. Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment today announced that, for the first time, U.S. audiences will be able to experience two classic, culture-defining Steven Spielberg films—E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Jaws (1975)—on IMAX screens nationwide (only in the US for now). Both of these Steven Spielberg movies have been re-released and upgraded many times, so this isn’t anything new, however it is exciting to have the chance to watch them again on the big, BIG screen. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released exclusively on IMAX screens beginning August 12th, to celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary. Jaws will be released on IMAX screens and also in RealD 3D (ugh, really?) beginning September 2nd at the end of the summer. There’s also a brand new trailer they’re debuting for E.T.’s 40th in front of Jurassic World Dominion, arriving online later.

“Universal is honored to have been a part of so many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films over the past 47 years, including Jaws in 1975, E.T. in 1982 and Jurassic Park in 1993,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures. “No filmmaker, it’s fair to say, has had a greater or more enduring impact on American cinema or has created more indelible cinematic memories for tens of billions of people worldwide. We couldn’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate the anniversary of E.T. and the first Universal-Spielberg summer Blockbuster, Jaws, than to allow audiences to experience these films in a way they’ve never been able to before.”

During its original release in June of 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial ended up the highest-grossing film of the year, and went on to win four Academy Awards out of its nine nominations in total. During its original release in June of 1975, Jaws, based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, became the first true summer Blockbuster and a cultural tsunami. It shattered every record to become the highest-grossing film of the year, earning a nomination for Best Picture and winning three Academy Awards, including one for John Williams’ iconic musical score. The rest is history. “Steven Spielberg redefined modern cinema and ushered in a new era of bold, swing-for-the-fences filmmaking, and the IMAX Experience has expanded around the world because of the trail blazed by films like E.T. and Jaws.” Neither of these movies were made for IMAX and they’ll be up-converted, but that’s okay, they can still be enjoyed on the gigantic IMAX screens anyway.

Check your local listings for details and tickets to see either E.T. or Jaws. To find the nearest IMAX screen, head to IMAX.com and search. As always when they re-release a movie in theaters – this is the perfect time to bring a friend or family member who hasn’t seen either of these yet, to show them how amazing they are.

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One Last Father-Son Weekend in ‘Small Town Wisconsin’ Film Trailer

by Alex Billington
May 5, 2022
Source: YouTube

“If you care about him, you’ll let him go, instead of blaming me for taking him.” Quiver Distribution has unveiled the official trailer for an indie dramedy called Small Town Wisconsin, made by a Milwaukee local filmmaker named Niels Mueller. The film premiered back in 2020 at a few small film fests, and will be out on VOD to watch in June this summer. A father tries hard to be a good dad but alcoholism is his biggest deterrent. After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams – Milwaukee, Wisconsin (let’s go!). What’s supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption. David Sullivan stars, joined by Bill Heck, Kristen Johnston, Tanya Fischer, Cooper J. Friedman, and Braden Andersen. This reminds me a lot of C’mon C’mon, similar vibes, but with a story that’s connected specifically to Wisconsin.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Niels Mueller’s Small Town Wisconsin, direct from YouTube:

After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski (David Sullivan) steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams – Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What’s supposed to be a light-hearted adventure soon transforms into a journey of profound redemption. Small Town Wisconsin is directed by Milwaukee local filmmaker Niels Mueller, making his second feature film after directing The Assassination of Richard Nixon previously. The screenplay is written by Jason Naczek. Produced by Scott K. Foley, Hongtao Liu, Niels Mueller, and Josh Rosenberg. This initally premiered at the 2020 Sarajevo Film Festival and at the Red Rock Film Festival a few years back. Quiver Distr. will debut Mueller’s Small Town Wisconsin direct-to-VOD starting on June 10th, 2022 this summer. Anyone interested in watching this?

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Intense Trailer for ‘Attack on Finland’ Action Movie Landing in July

by Alex Billington
May 31, 2022
Source: YouTube

“We made a deal. You broke it.” Samuel Goldwyn has revealed the official US trailer for a Finnish action thriller titled Attack on Finland, which is the international release title. It also goes under Omerta 6/12 or 6/12, which is a reference to December 6 the Finnish Independence Day. A celebration during the holiday in Finland takes a tragic turn when the Presidential Palace is attacked and the president is taken hostage. Soon it is clear that the main target behind the attack is a plan to destabilize the security of Europe. That sounds a lot like Finland’s version of Olympus Has Fallen or White House Down. The action film’s cast includes Jasper Pääkkönen, Nanna Blondell, Sverrir Gudnason, Cathy Belton, Nika Savolainen, Pertti Sveholm, Juhan Ulfsak, Zijad Gracic, Miodrag Stojanović, and Dragomir Mrsic. This looks hyper-stylized and intense, but it also feels a bit made-for-TV in quality. Still may be an entertaining watch.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Aku Louhimies’ Attack on Finland, direct from YouTube:

Finland’s Independence Day celebration on December 6th is interrupted by an attack on the Presidential Palace. A set of distinguished guests are taken as hostages. Security service officer Max Tanner (Jasper Pääkkönen) is set as the negotiator of the hostage crisis and soon it is clear that the main target behind the terrorist attack is a plan to destabilize the security of Europe. Tanner must make bold and even painful decisions to figure out who is behind the attack. After all, there are not only human lives to protect, but the future of Europe as a whole. Attack on Finland, aka Omerta 6/12, is directed by prolific Finnish filmmaker Aku Louhimies, director of many movies including Restless, Lovers Leavers, Frozen Land, Frozen City, Man Exposed, 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero, Naked Harbour, 8-Ball, and The Wait. The screenplay is written by Jari Olavi Rantala; based on the script by Antti J. Jokinen, Mika Karttunen. Produced by Antti J. Jokinen, Evelin Penttilä, Sirkka Rautiainen, Mikko Tenhunen. It first opened in Finland last fall. Goldwyn Films will release Attack on Finland in select US theaters + on VOD starting July 1st, 2022 this summer.

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