Lakeith Stanfield and Omar Sy are set to star in Black led biblical comedy Pins and Needles. Director Jeymes Samuel will take the lead on this newest project, following on from his action packed debut Black Western The Harder They Fall. Filming began on 19 November in southern Italy.
With its special week long preview event that started on 23 November, Glass Onion, A Knives Out Tale with approximate USD 13.3million made over five days. Starring cast return Daniel Craig, and welcoming Janelle Monae, Kate Hudson and many more to build up the star studded cast, the murder mystery with a comedic twist is projected to reach a USD 15milion performance by tomorrow. The official release is set just in time for the holidays on 23 December on Netflix in in theatres.
The creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and ooky Addams family have returned to television with the newest series Wednesday. Released yesterday, the Netflix series follows the psychopathic daughter whose namesake is taken on by the title as she navigated her supernatural boarding school Nevermore Academy. Creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are joined by veteran fantasy horror filmmaker Tim Burton who serves as executive producer and director on some episodes.
Supernatural prequel The Winchesters travels to New Orleans for its spooky fantastical settings. Released 11 October, the series follows the parents of the Sam and Dean Winchester, lead characters in the preceding show.
Giles Ripley directs Snug Sofa’s newest commercial titled PTSD. Flashing back to exaggerated experiences of customers waiting for the delivery of their comfortable seating, the advert subverts the typical sofa selling commercial campaigns that bring an idyllic sense of peace with a more realistic sense of chaos.
Antoine Fuqua is set to executive produce Showtime drama series King Shaka (fka Shaka:King of the Zulu Nation). With filming starting today, 17 November, the production will make use of the South African landscapes including KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the birthplace of King Shaka, bringing a sense of authenticity to the narrative.
To much anticipation, Marvel’s Black Panther returned to cinema screens for the second instalment Wakanda Forever. As fans gravitated to their local theatres, excitement was palpable and the box office response has reflected that. With a global tally of USD 331 million, the beloved super hero film has landed the biggest debut of the year.
The highly anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert returned to television screens yesterday, 10 November. The Beginner shows a determined skateboarder trying to pick up a few tricks in time for a special arrival. With a new message but the same emotional storyline, the department store is bringing a focus to children in care homes, partnering with Action for Children and Who Cares Scotland.