Gollum was introduced by JRR Tolkien in The Hobbit in 1937, but his role in this mythology really expanded in the sequel, The Lord of the Rings. In that novel, readers learn that the deranged Gollum was once known as Smeagol, having been forever transformed by his obsession with the One Ring, which transformed and … Read more
According to Variety, Amazon Studios has given a series order to the upcoming TV adaptation of Butterfly. The series is based on Arash Amel’s spy thriller graphic novel. The 6-episode series hails from Lost alum Daniel Dae Kim, who is attached to star and executive produce as part of his company 3AD’s first-look deal with … Read more
RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert’s fourth video dispatch from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, made with Scott Dummler of Mint Media Works, features her discussion with Ben Kenigsberg about various selections at the festival, including Aki Kaurismäki’s “Fallen Leaves,” Wang Bing’s “Youth (Spring),” Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” and more. Also included is an excerpt … Read more
Chaz Ebert Chaz is the CEO of several Ebert enterprises, including the President of The Ebert Company Ltd, and of Ebert Digital LLC, Publisher of RogerEbert.com, President of Ebert Productions and Chairman of the Board of The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation, and Co- Founder and Producer of Ebertfest, the film festival now in its … Read more
Prime Video subscribers can finally watch Violent Night as the movie is heading to the streamer for the May 22-28 schedule. On Friday, May 26, the appreciated action comedy movie starring David Harbor will hit Prime Video. Directed by Tommy Wirkola from a screenplay penned by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, Violent Night follows a … Read more
Chaz Ebert Chaz is the CEO of several Ebert enterprises, including the President of The Ebert Company Ltd, and of Ebert Digital LLC, Publisher of RogerEbert.com, President of Ebert Productions and Chairman of the Board of The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation, and Co- Founder and Producer of Ebertfest, the film festival now in its … Read more
The first teaser trailer for the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie has been released, offering a quick look at the adaptation. Move over Super Mario Bros, as Universal just released the first teaser trailer for their next highly anticipated video game adaptation, Five Nights at Freddy’s. A film version of the video game franchise has … Read more
Cameron Monaghan (“Shameless”) returns as Cal Kestis, a Jedi Knight who has been sent into hiding by Order 66, working with Saw Gerrera (the character played by Forest Whitaker in “Rogue One”) in the Resistance when the game opens. “Jedi: Survivor” takes place five years after the action of “Fallen Order,” which puts it nine … Read more
RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert’s first video dispatch from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, made with Scott Dummler of Mint Media Works, features an in-depth preview of this year’s highlights with contributor Isaac Feldberg. Their discussion topics include the potential impact of the current WGA strike on the festival, this year’s Competition Jury led by two-time … Read more
A critically acclaimed drama tops the Prime Video schedule for May 15-21. On Friday, May 19, Prime Video will add She Said to its available content. Directed by Maria Schrader from a screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, She Said is based on Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s 2019 non-fiction book of the same title. The story … Read more