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New WWII Film 'Pressure' Receives Stellar Reviews
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New WWII Film 'Pressure' Receives Stellar Reviews

The new World War II drama 'Pressure,' starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, has debuted to strong critical acclaim. The film focuses on the tense 72 hours before D-Day, exploring how a weather forecast significantly influenced the historic invasion.

Actors Discuss Potential Returns to Iconic Roles and Franchises
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Actors Discuss Potential Returns to Iconic Roles and Franchises

Several actors have recently discussed their potential returns to beloved roles and franchises, including Kevin McKidd's openness to rejoining 'Grey's Anatomy' and Brendan Fraser's efforts to prepare for a possible 'Mummy 4.' Other discussions include Tatiana Maslany's conditions for a She-Hulk return and Kelly Reilly's interest in a 'Yellowstone' crossover.

TV namig: Na smrt prenažrt
Culturedelo2mo ago

TV namig: Na smrt prenažrt

V ciklu oskarjevcev tokrat Brendan Fraser v vlogi osamljenega učitelja Charlieja, ki mu povedo, da bo zaradi prevelike teže umrl.

Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?
CultureThe Guardian3mo ago

Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?

With audiences fatigued by endlessly interconnected mashups, studios are reverting to movies with one storyline that ends in a natural conclusion – what a radical idea The news this week that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are to return in a new Mummy film for the first time in a quarter of a century feels a bit like Hollywood stumbling out of a very long house party it doesn’t entirely remember attending. The last time the pair appeared together was 2001, when The Mummy Returns (itself an insipid sequel to 1999’s much better The Mummy) hit multiplexes. Since then we’ve had a spin-off (2002’s The Scorpion King, featuring an early turn from Dwayne Johnson) and a second sequel that didn’t feature Weisz, 2008’s forgettable The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. And then, of course, there was the ill-fated “Dark Universe”, forever immortalised by that solemn publicity photograph of Russell Crowe (Dr Jekyll), Javier Bardem (Frankenstein’s Monster), Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man) staring into the middle distance like an ageing goth supergroup. The plan was to launch an interconnected saga in which Jekyll would act as a sort of monster-movie Nick Fury, corralling Dracula, Frankenstein and assorted undead assets into a synergised Marvel-style cinematic ecosystem. Fortunately it rapidly fell apart: 2017’s Cruise-led The Mummy landed with all the grace of a cursed sarcophagus dropped down a lift shaft. And that, as far as the Dark Universe was concerned, was that. Universal pivoted to smaller films such as Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man, while Bardem’s Monster and Depp’s Invisible Man never materialised at all. Continue reading...

Entertainment Industry News Roundup: New Shows and Projects
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Entertainment Industry News Roundup: New Shows and Projects

The entertainment industry sees a flurry of activity with announcements of new series on platforms like Netflix, Apple TV, and Hulu, featuring various actors and genres. This includes updates on upcoming films, celebrity projects, and broader trends in the global concert market.

Critics Review Lee Cronin's New 'The Mummy' Film
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Critics Review Lee Cronin's New 'The Mummy' Film

Lee Cronin's new film, 'The Mummy,' has premiered to a range of critical reviews, with many outlets discussing its fresh take on the classic monster and comparing it to previous adaptations. Critics are evaluating whether the Blumhouse production successfully revives the iconic horror franchise.

TV tip: The Whale
Culturedelo2mo ago

TV tip: The Whale

In the Oscar winners' cycle, this time Brendan Fraser in the role of lonely teacher Charlie, who is told he will die due to his excessive weight.