FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a 2024 post-apocalyptic action adventure film co-produced and directed by George Miller, who co-wrote it with Nico Lathouris. It is the fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise, serving as both a spin-off and prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne as younger versions of the title character Imperator Furiosa, originally portrayed by Charlize Theron. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke also star.[2]
In March 2020, Miller conducted casting auditions for the title role of the film. In October, Taylor-Joy, Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II were cast in starring roles, but due to a scheduling conflict, Abdul-Mateen was replaced by Burke in November. Several crew members from Fury Road returned for the film, including screenwriter Lathouris, film editor Margaret Sixel, costume designer Jenny Beavan, and composer Tom Holkenborg. Principal photography took place in Australia from June to October 2022.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2024, and is scheduled to be released in theatres in Australia by Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures on 23 May 2024, and in the United States the following day.
Premise
As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
— Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa[3]
- Alyla Browne as young Furiosa
- Chris Hemsworth as Dementus, the warlord leader of the Biker Horde which abducted Furiosa.
- Tom Burke as Praetorian Jack, principal commander of the Citadel’s military forces[4]
- Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe / Rizzdale Pell, leader of the Citadel and enemy of the Biker Horde
- Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus, Joe’s muscular but dim-witted son.
- Josh Helman as Scabrous Scrotus, Joe’s intellectually disabled youngest son[5]
- John Howard as The People Eater, an ally of Joe’s who controls the fuel reserves of Gas Town
- Angus Sampson as The Organic Mechanic, Joe’s personal physician
- Charlee Fraser as Mary Jo Bassa, Furiosa’s mother[6]
- Quaden Bayles as War Boy
- Daniel Webber as War Boy
- Jacob Tomuri as Max Rockatansky
- Elsa Pataky as the Vulvalini General[7]
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THE GARFIELD MOVIE
THE GARFIELD MOVIE
The Garfield Movie is a 2024 American animated adventure comedy film based on the comic strip Garfield created by Jim Davis. Directed by Mark Dindal from a screenplay by Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds, the film stars Chris Pratt as the voice of the titular character, alongside the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg. In the film, Garfield is reunited with his long-lost father, a street cat named Vic, being forced into joining him on a high-stakes adventure.
Development on the first animated Garfield film for theatrical release started at Alcon Entertainment in May 2016. Dindal was announced as the film’s director in November 2018, and pre-production began the following month. By 2021, Sony Pictures had already purchased the film rights for global distribution and Pratt was cast as Garfield, with the rest of the cast joining the following year. The film was animated by DNEG Animation, while John Debney, a frequent collaborator of Dindal, composed the score.
The Garfield Movie is set to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on May 24, 2024.
Premise
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
— The Garfield Movie official website[5]
Voice cast
- Chris Pratt as Garfield, a sarcastic and lazy orange tabby cat[6]
- Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, Garfield’s biological and estranged father[6]
- Hannah Waddingham as Jinx, a villainous Persian cat[6]
- Ving Rhames as Otto, a bull[6]
- Nicholas Hoult as Jon Arbuckle, Garfield and Odie’s owner[6]
- Cecily Strong as Marge, a dedicated Animal Control officer[6]
- Harvey Guillén as Odie, a yellow beagle and Garfield’s best friend[6]
- Brett Goldstein as Roland, a large Shar Pei who is one of Jinx’s henchmen[6]
- Bowen Yang as Nolan, a small whippet who is one of Jinx’s henchmen[6]
- Janelle James as Olivia, a green cat[7]
- Snoop Dogg as Snoop Catt, a blue Maine Coon with an eyepatch[7]
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SIGHT
SIGHT
Sight is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Andrew Hyatt, written by Hyatt, John Duigan, and Buzz McLaughlin, and starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear.[1] The film is about Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant to the United States who became a renowned eye surgeon. It is based on Wang’s 2016 autobiography From Darkness to Sight.[2]
Cast
- Terry Chen as Ming Wang[1]
- Greg Kinnear as Misha Bartnovsky[1]
- Ben Wang[3]
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Wai Ching Ho
- Danni Wang
- Raymond Ma
- Bennet Wang
- Jayden Zhang
- Donald Heng
- EsaBella Strickland
- Jeffrey Pai
- Leanne Wang
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SOLO
SOLO
“Solo” is a film written and directed by Sophie Dupuis. It stars Théodore Pellerin and Félix Maritaud as two drag performers whose love affair takes center stage. Here’s what you need to know:
- Plot Summary:
- Simon, portrayed by Théodore Pellerin, is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene. He performs lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club, surrounded by fellow drag queens and supported by his sister, who designs increasingly elaborate costumes for his act1.
- Simon falls head over heels for Olivier, the new recruit at the bar where he performs. Their electrifying love story unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant drag queen scene in Montreal.
- However, their relationship takes a toxic turn, threatening both of their careers. As Simon grapples with impossible relationships, including reconnecting with his famous opera singer mother after 15 years of absence, he must learn to find the love he truly deserves from within2.
- Director’s Perspective:
- Sophie Dupuis, the director, has a deep appreciation for drag as an art form. She believes that drag is not only flamboyant and complex but also politically significant. It deconstructs norms, liberates, and allows individuals to exist freely. In a world overshadowed by intolerance, drag plays a crucial role2.
- Release and Reception:
- The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the award for best Canadian film.
- Music Box Films acquired U.S. distribution rights for “Solo” and plans to release it in theaters this spring, followed by a home entertainment release.
- Brian Andreotti from Music Box Films praised the movie for its dazzling drag performances and delicately observed relationships between rich and lively characters2.
- Trailer:
“Solo” promises a unique blend of passion, romance, and drag performances. It’s a celebration of chosen families, self-discovery, and the power of love. 🌈✨
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