Venice Film Festival Preview: 16 Must-See Films To Watch

Nelson Mandela’s grandson Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela is responding to a quote from Meghan Markle‘s newest interview, where she dropped lots of bombshells.

Halloween Ends may not be the final film in the franchise, creator John Carpenter has revealed.In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the man behind the iconic slasher saga suggested that any further sequels are completely dependent on the next film’s performance at the box office.“If a movie makes enough money, you can be assured that it will [get a sequel]” he told the publication.When asked if Halloween Ends would be the final instalment of the franchise, he then replied: “I will have to see how much money it makes!”Earlier this month, Carpenter expressed a similar sentiment while talking the Pittsburg Post Gazette, saying: “If the movie makes money, I don’t believe it’s the end. There’s a way of when a movie makes money, it seems to resurrect the next one.”Set for release this October, Halloween Ends has been touted as the epic conclusion to the slasher saga, with Laurie Strodes (Jamie Lee Curtis) and masked serial killer Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) set for one final showdown.Directed by David Gordon Green, the upcoming film also stars Kyle Richards, Will Patton, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell and Nick Castle.The official synopsis for the film reads: “After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before.

Jeff Garlin was fired from his hit ABC comedy The Goldbergs last year after he was accused of unprofessional behavior on the set of the comedy show.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s almost time to travel back to Middle-Earth. Amazon Prime Video’s hotly anticipated new Lord of the Rings series, “The Rings of Power,” arrives on the streamer on Sept. 2. The fantasy series is one of Amazon Studios’ most ambitious projects to date, already breaking records ahead of its release. Not only is it reported to be the most expensive television series ever made (Amazon apparently shelled out close to $715 million for all eight episodes), but the show’s first trailer racked up an unmatched 257 million views when it first debuted at this year’s Super Bowl, more than any Super Bowl trailer in history. Considering the hype, millions can be expected to tune into the new Tolkein adaptation when it finally hits the streamer this week. The first two episodes of “Rings of Power” will arrive on Amazon Prime on Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET and will continue to release on a weekly basis until its finale on Oct. 14. The show is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video, meaning you’ll have to sign up for an Amazon Prime account in order to access the episodes. While a subscription costs $14.99/month, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial to watch the entire “Lord of the Rings” show for free.

EXCLUSIVE: Disney has set Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Lil Rel Howery, and Teyonah Parris to star in the holiday comedy Dashing Through the Snow with Tim Story directing. Production is currently under way in Atlanta with the film set to bow on Disney Plus next holiday season. The film is produced by Will Packer through his Will Packer Productions, and John Jacobs through his Smart Entertainment. Story will also exec produce along with Johanna Byer, Ross Fanger and Zac Unterman. Film was penned by Scott Rosenberg.

An actor who appeared in multiple Marvel films over the years is set to return once again to the MCU!

Black Mirror season six is underway and some major casting news has been revealed.

RSVP required. Singleton, a TV and film director, screenwriter, producer and USC alumnus, died April 29, 2019 at the age of 51. He graduated in 1990 from the SCA’s Filmic Writing program, which is now called the John Wells Division of Writing for Screen & Television. While at USC, he won the Jack Nicholson Screenwriting Award, given to a promising film school student, two years in a row: first in 1988 for his script “Twilight Time,” then the following year for the script of “Boyz n the Hood,” which he wrote as his senior thesis on a campus library computer.

EXCLUSIVE: Participant’s Chloé Zhao-exec produced limited scripted series about Vincent Chin had found its writers and director.

EXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights to the horror film The Inhabitant, starring Odessa A’zion (Hulu’s Hellraiser), Leslie Bibb (Mrs. American Pie), Dermot Mulroney (Umma) and Lizze Broadway (The Rookie), slating it for release in over 100 theaters on October 7th. Highland Film Group is handling international rights, with sales being launched at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival.

Nature seems to be healing—relatively speaking—and the movies are celebrating in a big way by giving dozens and dozens of exciting new ones over the next four months. In what we can hope continues to be the safest and most productive year of moviegoing since 2019, festivals have returned to in-person gatherings (including in Toronto, Venice, and New York, where we’ll see many below titles premiere), blockbusters are taking up real estate at the multiplex again, and upcoming award ceremonies are preparing to go without the Zoom red carpets.

Charlbi Dean, the South African model and actress who made a splash in the Palm d’Or-winning “Triangle of Sadness” at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has died.

Everything is not okay at home.

Luke’s latest social media post featured a picture of himself and Charlbi holding hands at this year’s Cannes FIlm Festival.Alongside the picture, Luke had penned a heartfelt caption paying tribute to his other half for her work on Triangle of Sadness.He wrote: “3 years later!! Against all odds, almost impossible obstacles, they pulled it off!“The film is a masterpiece from top to bottom everyone did a spectacularly job getting it done.“I couldn’t be more proud of you my love @charlbi143”Devastated fans and friends of the late actress took to Luke’s post’s comments section to pay tribute to the star and sent her fiancé their support.Transponstter said: “So sorry for the loss of your beautiful love.“Prayers to you. Life is very unfair.”Bnhopeudance1 added: “Sending you my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your precious Charlbi.“Please know she is not gone & someday you WILL be reunited.“I pray you are blessed with strength, love, courage & comfort as u cope with this incredibly painful life experience & loss.

The woman behind the reality show. It didn’t occur to Selling the OC star Alexandra “Alex” Hall that she would be dubbed the villain of the new Netflix series.

Kathie Lee Gifford became one of the most recognizable and beloved faces on daytime television.MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford pays poignant tribute to late friend and co-star Regis PhilbinHowever, while she may have gotten used to being on screen almost every day of her life, and it was a career she surely loved, she has no regrets about retiring from her hosting gigs.In a new interview with People Magazine, the star opened up about her life away from the spotlight, moving to Nashville, and why she loves it all so much.WATCH: Kathie shares glimpse inside lavish Tennessee homeMORE: Kathie Lee Gifford delights fans with epic return to Today ShowShe has called Nashville home for three years now, and revealed of her decision: "For the first time after longing to be back in California for 45 years or whatever it was, I just thought, 'I don't want to be there.

Maisie Smith has revealed she got into a "proper fight" with her SAS: Who Dares Wins co-star Ferne McCann. The ex-EastEnders actress, 21, is the youngest contestant to join the Channel 4 series which is set to return on Sunday (September 4). Although the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said the show was "one of the best things she's ever done," she opened up about when she was made to fight the former TOWIE star during a task.

We can’t believe Hocus Pocus 2 is really happening after all these years! We’re finally going to see the Sanderson Sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) again as they return to wreak more havoc on Salem.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Chika Chukudebelu Igwilo has joined FX as senior vice president of development Chukudebelu Igwilo joins FX from HBO Max, where she most recently served as vice president of original programming, drama. In her new role, she will report to Gina Balian and Nick Grad, co-presidents of original programming at FX. “Chika is an extraordinarily talented creative executive with a proven track record of discovering and nurturing talent and guiding projects to success in an incredibly competitive environment,” said Grad and Balian. “We are honored to add such a gifted creative executive to our development team, building on the strength of the team to continue FX’s tradition of fearless storytelling.”