Author: The Vent

Ryan Gosling Directorial Debut Leads to Critical Drubbing at Cannes

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Ryan Gosling’s gonzo directorial debut “Lost River” provided this year’s Cannes Festival with some of its most memorable WTF moments. In the aftermath of its Tuesday screening, Critics beat a fast path to Twitter to spread vitriol, disbelief and, in a few rare instances, praise for a film that is partially set in an underwater city. It’s a […]

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It’s Official: ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ Filming in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi is officially the first shooting location forStar Wars: Episode VII, twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi announced Wednesday. The Hollywood Reporter first reported in April that the seventh installment in the Star Wars franchise would shoot in Abu Dhabi. Sources tell THR that the J.J. Abrams-led production is seeking to re-create the […]

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Hugh Jackman Wants Wolverine to Join ‘Avengers’

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Could another superhero be joining the already super-sized Avengers team? Maybe if Hugh Jackman had a say in it. The “X-Men: Days of Future Past” star told IGN that he would love to see a crossover between “X-Men” and “The Avengers.” Jackman said his dream superhero movie would involve Wolverine appearing in a future “Avengers” pic. “I would love […]

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Michael C. Hall Reflects on ‘Dexter’ Finale; Not Interested in Returning for a Spinoff

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While its likely that most TV fans and critics would still rank Dexter as one of the medium’s finer drama series of the last decade, there’s no doubt that almost all of those viewers would tell you they were disappointed by the show’s rather anti-climatic (some would say bizarre) series finale. Whether you sat miffed, puzzled or downright […]

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South African Filmmakers Find Their Voice, Hoping Audiences Will Follow

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South African filmmakers are beginning a new chapter as they look ahead to a strong showing at the Cannes Film Festival. The country has had a growing presence at the fest in recent years, and this edition will be no different, with four market screenings, three co-production forums and a better than hundred-strong delegation expected to showcase […]

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Warner Bros. and Legendary Developing ‘Godzilla 2′

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Since first debuting in the 1954 Japanese film Gojira, Godzilla has become one of the most widely recognized movie monsters and is often referred to as the King of the Monsters, an allusion to the 1956 American adaptation: Godzilla, King of the Monsters! The dinosaur-like creature has decimated cities around the globe in movies, comics, and on television for over […]

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Graham Jenneker wins Survivor South Africa

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Graham Jenneker (29) from Bellville, Cape Town, was named as the Ultimate Survivor during the live finale of M-Net’s Survivor South Africa: Champions last night (18 May). The Financial Manager picked up the majority of votes from the Juara Jury – and the R1 Million prize – after surviving 27 days of tough challenges, calamitous […]

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