Tim Allen recently told Collider that he completed “the first five-hour (recording) session for the return of Buzz Lightyear in Disney and Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5.” The comedian has voiced Buzz since the original 1995 “Toy Story” film opposite Woody’s Tom Hanks. “It’s really weird,” he said, to find his buzzy voice again, five … Read more
Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” debuted at No. 1 at the box office in mainland China, ending “Her Story’s” four-week reign at the top. Data from consulting firm Artisan Gateway showed that Mufasa: The Lion King fell by 56.1 million Chinese yuan ($8 million). In second place, Donnie Yen’s Hong Kong action drama “The Prosecutor” … Read more
Art Evans, the film and television actor known for his roles in “Die Hard 2” and “Fright Night,” died on December 21 at the age of 82. Evans’ death was confirmed diverse By publicist Erica Huntzinger. The cause of death was not revealed, although the obituary noted that he “died peacefully” while “surrounded by his … Read more
“Her Story,” a Maxtime Pictures comedy-drama with a largely female perspective, topped the box office in mainland China for the fourth straight week. The box office remained sluggish despite a few new releases, with Hollywood’s “Moana 2” falling out of the top five and Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” making a modest debut. “Her Story” fell … Read more
A combination of road trip drama, sentimental memory piece, and nostalgic look at the glories of World War II, “The Last Rifleman” wants to be many things. Unfortunately, Kevin Fitzpatrick’s script fails to give any of these themes the dramatic weight or character arc they require. Thierry Loann directs all of this with a smooth … Read more
Chaposi’s “A Bar Song” has risen to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major milestone for the artist known for blending country and hip-hop. Shabuzi, whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, has taken the music world by storm this year. The rising star was recently named to Time’s 100 Next and … Read more
In the tradition of “Death of a Salesman,” “The Assassination of Trotsky,” and “The Murders of Penn and Teller,” Lost on a Mountain in Maine arrives with a wry title that serves as fair warning: few surprises await here. On the other hand, there’s absolutely no doubt that things will go well for Don Fender … Read more
Historical dramas – especially those that focus on courageous acts of resistance against authoritarian regimes – often seek to serve as warnings. Winston Churchill’s oft-quoted dictum – “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” – may simply seem too superficial. Yet when watching a film like Gerry Madel’s historical drama … Read more