Jazz Saxophonist Dies at 78
David Sanborn, beloved jazz saxophonist who is credited on songs for Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and many more, died Sunday. He was 78. A message posted to the musician’s social media page confirmed the news, noting that Sanborn had been battling prostate…
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The Dry 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Talk about bad titles. I don’t know whose brilliant idea it was to add the subtitle The Dry 2 to the bland but acceptable Force of Nature, as it does nothing but confuse things. Sure, it’s an attempt to link writer-director Robert Connolly’s…
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MCU Output Will Be Slashed by Half in New Plans Unveiled by Disney’s Bob Iger
Summary Disney CEO Bob Iger aims to reduce Marvel output to two films and two TV series a year for better quality. Iger believes in balancing sequels with original content, leaning more towards known properties like Toy Story . Recent…
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The Massively Popular HBO ‘Thrones’ Spinoff Returns In June
Was there any doubt “House of the Dragon” was going to be a hit? Probably not. But I think everyone was surprised at how many fans and critics adored the series, making it one of the biggest on TV and…
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‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Bodkin’ Top Inaugural Gotham TV Awards Nominations
The Gotham Awards, traditionally held in November, will no longer be a moment where film and television come together. For 2024, The Gotham Film and Media Institute is launching a separate Gotham TV Awards just in time for Emmy voting.…
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Aldis Hodge Is Prime Video’s Newest Hero Arriving Later This Year
Prime Video kinda has its audience figured out by now. With the success of series like “Jack Ryan” and “Reacher,” as well as something like “Terminal List,” the streaming service knows that big strong guys kicking ass seems to do…
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Chris Pratt Tells Scarlett Johansson What’s “Embarrassing” About Filming ‘Jurassic World’
The Big Picture Collider's Steve Weintraub talks with The Garfield Movie lead, Chris Pratt, ahead of the movie's theatrical release. Pratt shares his initial apprehension when taking on the role of Garfield, why this movie was one of the most…
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‘The Boys’ Gets Early Season 5 Renewal And ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Is Coming Back For Season 2
We are fully in the middle of TV Upfronts. And what that means, if you’re not already aware, is studios unveil what they’re working on and what series are getting renewed. In the case of Prime Video, that means we’re…
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Sauron Has Returned In Prime Video’s Hit Series
A lot of hype surrounded the debut of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” on Prime Video. The series is reportedly the most expensive in history (when you include the cost of the rights and all that),…
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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Remake Enlists ‘Shaun of the Dead’ Director
The Big Picture Jane and Honey Goldman have been tapped to write Sony's revamp of Barbarella . Edgar Wright's potential involvement promises a fresh take on a classic sci-fi tale. Sydney Sweeney's rising star power and success in Anyone But…
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Ster-Kinekor Streamlines Operations After Business Rescue
There’s been a lot of fervent speculation about Ster-Kinekor, a cinema chain in South Africa that recently announced its downsizing. Based on the response, the news has been met with a sense of doom as though the concept of cinema…
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The Real Message of Planet of the Apes Has Always Been in Front of Our Face
The Big Picture Planet of the Apes highlights language as the key factor differentiating humans from apes. Language leads to complex thought, causing both humans and apes to face similar challenges. The series explores the power of language and its…
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