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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ star Katy O’Brian joins ‘Mission: Impossible 8’

28 Mar 2024  |  The Hollywood News  |  English  |  Entertainment

Katy O’Brian, known for her role in 'Love Lies Bleeding', is set to join the cast of the upcoming 'Mission: Impossible 8' alongside Tom Cruise and other returning actors. The film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is currently in production with a release date scheduled for May 23, 2025. 'Love Lies Bleeding' will debut in the UK through Lionsgate on April 19, 2024.

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Vanessa Kirby Katy O’Brian Tom Cruise Ving Rhames Henry Czerny Simon Pegg Esai Morales Hayley Atwell Shea Whigham Pom Klementieff Holt McCallany Nick Offerman Janet McTeer Hannah Waddingham Christopher McQuarrie

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Buse Keskin is a Culture & Arts editor based in İstanbul, Türkiye.
Her unwavering passion for culture and arts actually contributes to her great enjoyment of her work. She holds a  Bachelor's degree in American Culture and Literature and a Master's degree in International Relations departments.
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Review: Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' puts a human spin on history's legend

01 Oct 2023  |  Daily Sabah  |  English  |  Historical Figures

Ridley Scott's film 'Napoleon' offers a humanized portrayal of the French Emperor, focusing on his emotional depth and personal relationships, particularly with Josephine de Beauharnais. While the film has received mixed reviews, with some criticizing its historical accuracy and portrayal of French characters with British accents, it is praised for its cinematography, performances, and thematic depth. The film explores Napoleon's rise to power, his complex personality, and the significant death toll of the Napoleonic Wars, drawing parallels to historical and contemporary conflicts.

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Vanessa Kirby Napoleon Bonaparte Ridley Scott Joaquin Phoenix Patrice Gueniffey Marie Antoinette Josephine de Beauharnais Percy Bysshe Shelley

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Photojournalist based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Graduated in Photojournalism from Cenjor - Professional Training Center for Journalists in 2017.

In the same year, he started working as a stringer for Global Media Group, publishing his work in the groups' national newspapers, namely: Diário de ...

New Trailers: “Mission: Impossible” at the premiere of “Fast & Furious”

18 May 2023  |  www.centralcomics.com  |  Portuguese  |  Entertainment

The week brought new trailers, highlighting Tom Cruise's return to the big screen in 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' and the final trailer for 'Fast & Furious X'. 'Fast & Furious X' marks the beginning of the end for the globally popular franchise, featuring Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) facing a deadly threat from the past. The film, directed by Louis Leterrier, includes a star-studded cast and introduces new characters. Other notable trailers include 'Haunted Mansion', 'The Creator', and 'Killers of the Flower Moon', each featuring prominent actors and directors.

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Vanessa Kirby Tom Cruise Vin Diesel Joaquim de Almeida Jason Momoa Louis Leterrier Michelle Rodriguez Tyrese Gibson Chris “Ludacris” Bridges Nathalie Emmanuel Jordana Brewster Sung Kang Jason Statham John Cena Scott Eastwood Helen Mirren Charlize Theron Brie Larson Alan Richtson Daniela Melchior Rita Moreno Neal H. Moritz Justin Lin Jeff Kirschenbaum Samantha Vincent Joseph M. Caracciolo, Jr. David Cain Chris Morgan Amanda Lewis Mark Bomback LaKeith Stanfield Tiffany Haddish Owen Wilson Danny DeVito Rosario Dawson Chase W. Dillon Dan Levy Jamie Lee Curtis Jared Leto Hayley Atwell Ving Rhames Simon Pegg Rebecca Ferguson Esai Morales Pom Klementieff Mariela Garriga Henry Czerny Shea Whigham Greg Tarzan Davis Charles Parnell Frederick Schmidt Cary Elwes Mark Gatiss Indira Varma Rob Delaney Christopher McQuarrie Erik Jendresen Gareth Edwards John David Washington Gemma Chan Ken Watanabe Sturgill Simpson Madeleine Yuna Voyles Allison Janney Chris Weitz Leonardo DiCaprio Lily Gladstone Robert De Niro Martin Scorsese Eric Roth David Grann

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José Núñez Tena is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain.

'Mank' by David Fincher leads with 10 nominations at the Oscars

15 Mar 2021  |  es.euronews.com  |  Spanish  |  Awards

David Fincher's new film 'Mank' leads the Oscar nominations with 10 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. Other top contenders include 'The Father,' 'Judas and the Black Messiah,' 'Minari,' 'Sound of Metal,' 'The Trial of the Chicago 7,' and 'Nomadland.' This year marks the first time two women, Chloé Zhao and Emerald Fennell, are nominated for Best Director. The 93rd Academy Awards will take place on April 25, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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Vanessa Kirby David Fincher Herman J. Mankiewicz Chloé Zhao Thomas Vinterberg Lee Isaac Chung Emerald Fennell Anthony Hopkins Gary Oldman Riz Ahmed Steven Yeun Chadwick Boseman Frances McDormand Carey Mulligan Viola Davis Andra Day Maite Alberdi Sergio Lopez-Rivera

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Simon Thompson is a journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America. Specialize in entertainment - film, TV and music - working extensively across TV, digital, radio and print. Works with, or has worked with E! News, Reuters, BBC, Forbes, ITN, Sky News, Euronews, 5 News, RTL, Al Jazeera, ...

‘Napoleon’ Review: Ridley Scott And A Solid Cast Deliver A Brutal, Engaging History Lesson

15 Nov 2023  |  theplaylist.net  |  English  |  Historical Drama

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' is a rich, layered historical drama featuring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte and Vanessa Kirby as Empress Joséphine. The film focuses on Napoleon's rise to power and his tumultuous relationship with Joséphine, delivering intense battle scenes and a dynamic portrayal of their toxic relationship. The cinematography by Dariusz Wolski and editing by Claire Simpson and Sam Restivo are highly praised. Phoenix's performance is described as a revelation, capturing Napoleon's narcissism and vulnerability. The film is noted for its authenticity and engaging storytelling, making it a must-see on the big screen.

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Vanessa Kirby Ridley Scott Joaquin Phoenix Napoleon Bonaparte Joséphine Dariusz Wolski Claire Simpson Sam Restivo David Scarpa Rupert Everett Arthur Wellesley

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Will Tizard is a travel and business journalist and documentarian based in Prague, Czech Republic. He covers the film sector in Central and Eastern Europe for Variety and writes about the arts and culture for Time Out, National Geographic guides and Louis Vuitton.
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Epic Battles Trade Off With Romantic Sparring in Dariusz Wolski’s ‘Napoleon’ Camerawork

20 Oct 2023  |  variety.com  |  English  |  Historical Drama

Dariusz Wolski discusses the challenges and techniques of filming epic battle scenes and intimate romantic moments in Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon.' The film, which features Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Josephine, balances grand-scale battles with personal drama. Wolski highlights the extensive planning and coordination required for realistic battle scenes, the use of CGI to enhance scale, and the influence of Stanley Kubrick's research on the film. The cinematographer also emphasizes the importance of improvisation in capturing the emotional dynamics between the lead characters.

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Vanessa Kirby Dariusz Wolski Ridley Scott Joaquin Phoenix Stanley Kubrick Steven Spielberg

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