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Salah off injured, hamstring. FFS!
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American surrealist comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Julio Torres. It stars Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rosselini and Greta Lee.
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Revealing Moonbound by Robin Sloan
https://www.tor.com/2024/01/17/cover-reveal-moonbound-by-robin-sloan/
Author Robin Sloan expands the Penumbraverse to new reaches of time and space in a rollicking far-future adventure. We’re thrilled to share the cover of Moonbound, available June 11 2024 from MCD Books.
In Moonbound, Robin Sloan has written a novel with the full scope and ambitious imagination of the very books that lit the engines of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: an epic quest as only Sloan could conceive it, mixing science fiction, fantasy, good old-fashioned literary storytelling, and unrivaled enthusiasm for what’s next.
It is eleven thousand years from now… A lot has happened, and yet a lot is still very familiar. Ariel is a boy in a small town under a wizard’s rule. Like many adventurers before him, Ariel is called to explore a world full of unimaginable glories and challenges: unknown enemies, a mission to save the world, a girl. Here, as they say, be dragons. But none of this happens before Ariel comes across an artifact from an earlier civilization, a sentient, record-keeping artificial intelligence that carries with it the perspective of the whole of human history—and becomes both Ariel’s greatest ally and the narrator of our story.
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Noah Hawley (and FX) Wants Their Alien Series to Span Several Seasons
The much anticipated Alien series in the works at FX is set to start filming this year in Thailand, and showrunner Noah Hawley, who has worked on other FX shows such as Legion and Fargo, has plans for the series to go beyond one season.
In a recent interview with Collider, Hawley shared that FX wanted his Alien prequel, which takes place on Earth at the same time as the events in Prometheus, to be a show with multiple seasons rather than a limited series stint. The network’s desire aligned with Hawley’s, who said that his idea for Alien had a three-part structure.
“I knew that [FX’s] desire was for a recurring series, not a limited series [for Alien], and I had an idea that I was excited about, that I could see the escalation of it from one year to another,” Hawley said. “That’s where we ended up not pitching them having a bible or pitching them blow-by-blow, but saying, ‘Big picture: this is the first movement, this is the second movement, and we’re ultimately going here.’”
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6 hours ago, Derfel Cadarn said:
UK cover with some warriors sitting around a campfire
Here are all the different edition covers- https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/titlecovers.cgi?11666
The best one for me is the French cover!
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- Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior
- Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel
- Maisie Williams as Catherine Dior
- John Malkovich as Lucien Lelong
- Emily Mortimer as Eva Colozzi
- Claes Bang as Hans Von Dincklage
- Hugo Becker as Hervé
- Alexis Loizon as Jean Marais
- Thomas Poitevin as Pierre Balmain
- Zabou Breitman as Madame Zehnacker
- Jodie Ruth-Forest as seamstress Jodie
- Yahli Cohen as young Christian Dior
- Glenn Close as Carmel Snow
- Nuno Lopes as Cristóbal Balenciaga
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John Wick Director Is Officially Tackling Highlander Next, With Henry Cavill On Board
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stahelski has been developing a Highlander movie since 2016, and Henry Cavill has been attached to the reboot since 2021.
Highlander’s green light is part of a sweeping new deal Stahelski and Lionsgate announced Tuesday. The pact will give Stahelski oversight of two franchises: Highlander and John Wick
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The Gentlemen is an upcoming television series created by Guy Ritchie. It is a spin-off of Ritchie's 2019 film of the same name.
Cast
- Theo James as Eddie Halstead
- Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass
- Daniel Ings as Freddy Halstead
- Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina Halstead
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Peter Serafinowicz
- Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe
- Chanel Cresswell as Tammy
- Max Beesley as Henry Collins
- Harry Goodwins as Jack
- Ruby Sear as Gabrielle
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Amazon Prime Video Orders Series Adaptation of Ed Brubaker Graphic Novel ‘Criminal’
Amazon‘s Prime Video has ordered a series adaptation of the Ed Brubaker graphic novel “Criminal,” Variety has confirmed.
Brubaker created the graphic novel along with Sean Phillips. Both serve as executive producers. Brubaker also wrote the pilot script and will serve as co-showrunner alongside executive producer Jordan Harper.
“’Criminal’ is a beloved graphic novel created by the most iconic team in the history of comics,” said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development at Amazon MGM Studios. “I know our global Prime Video customers will immediately embrace this story, and I look forward to working with Ed, Jordan, and the team to bring it to the screen.”
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/amazon-prime-video-ed-brubaker-criminal-1235865375/
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24 minutes ago, Zorral said:
Monsieur Spade begins today on Acorn & AMC. Something to look forward to on this chilly night!
Finished watching the first episode.
Really liked it. But to be honest I'm a huge Clive Owen fan ever since I first saw him in Croupier.
Anyway, the show is very pretty to look at being , no surprise there since it's filmed in the very pretty French countryside!
There French cast is pretty good, i recognised some of the actors from some of the French tv series I've watched.
Looking forward to the next episode.
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A Darkness Returns (The Dragonwar Saga, Book 1)
by Raymond E. Feist - 1 Aug. 2024https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-darkness-returns-raymond-e-feist?variant=41289306341410
From legendary author Raymond E. Feist, the first installment in an epic new series that will join his acclaimed Firemane Saga with his signature Riftwar Cycle in a riveting, conclusive adventure.
As worlds collide . . .
Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty; his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from their war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia.
There, on Sorcerer’s Isle, under the guidance of the great magician Magnus and his reincarnated father Pug, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities: for if Garn is to be saved, they will be needed.
With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to Hatu’s home world. The kingdom of Ilcomen has fallen, and now the Church is sending forces to Marquensas, where Daylon Dumarch has declared himself king, and master swordsmith Declan Smith finds himself suddenly raised to the status of prince and war commander.
But there are even greater menaces than the Church of the One waiting in the wings, beings from the Void, creatures born of Darkness. . .
A Tide of Black Steel (Age of Wrath Book 1) by Anthony Ryan | Sep 24, 2024
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tide-Black-Steel-Age-Wrath/dp/0316574589/
From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.
A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath.
The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.
Until now.
Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.
Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens' favour at his sister's expense.
Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm.
The Age of Wrath has begun.
The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri (Orbit) - November 12, 2024
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tasha-suri/the-lotus-empire/9780316538602/The Lotus Empire brings Tasha Suri’s acclaimed Burning Kingdoms trilogy to a heart–stopping close. As an ancient magic returns to Ahiranya and threatens its very foundations, Empress Malini and priestess Priya will stop at nothing to save their kingdoms—even if it means they must destroy each other.
Malini has claimed her rightful throne as the empress of Parijatdvipa, just as the nameless gods prophesied. Now, in order to gain the support of the priesthood who remain loyal to the fallen emperor, she must consider a terrible bargain: Claim her throne and burn in order to seal her legacy—or find another willing to take her place on the pyre.
Priya has survived the deathless waters and now their magic runs in her veins. But a mysterious yaksa with flowering eyes and a mouth of thorns lies beneath the waters. The yaksa promises protection for Ahiranya. But in exchange, she needs a sacrifice. And she's chosen Priya as the one to offer it.
Two women once entwined by fate now stand against each other. But when an ancient enemy rises to threaten their world, Priya and Malini will find themselves fighting together once more – to prevent their kingdoms, and their futures, from burning to ash.
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Laurence Fishburne To Star As Regis In ‘The Witcher’ Season 4
https://deadline.com/2024/01/laurence-fishburne-regis-the-witcher-season-4-1235720527/The Witcher has found its Regis. Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne is joining the upcoming fourth season of the Netflix series as the fan-favorite character from The Witcher books and games.
Introduced in Sapkowski’s novel Baptism of Fire, Regis is a world-wise Barber-surgeon with a mysterious past who joins Geralt on his journey in Season 4. Geralt will be played by Liam Hemsworth, who takes over the role from Henry Cavill, who exited at the end of Season 3.
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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland Hope to Launch a New Trilogy with 28 Years Later
Very little is known about this potential film or trilogy, though The Hollywood Reporter notes that the creators are “expected to hit studios, streamers and other potential buyers later this week.” Boyle (Trainspotting) will direct at least the first film, and Garland—now also a well-regarded director (Annihilation)—is set to write all three films.
Murphy is not officially part of the new project, at least not yet, though he has spoken about the possibility of reteaming with Boyle and Garland. When NME asked in 2022 if the gang might get back together, Murphy said, “[E]very time I do bump into Danny or Alex I always mention it. Because I showed it to my kids recently, some Halloween about four or five years ago, and they loved it. It really stands up, which is amazing for a film that’s 20 years old. So yeah, I love the idea and it’s very appealing to me.”
The Hollywood Reporter writes of this new trilogy, “The precedent and touchstone execs are hoping for is 2015’s Fury Road, which served as George Miller’s return to the violent and action-packed world of Mad Max after a two decade absence.”
Skydance Picks Up John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice Series for Film Adaptation
Skydance is moving fast and has big plans for adapting John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice books, a popular young adult fantasy series. Not only does the studio hope the initial live-action film will be the first of a franchise, but they’ve also got Ted Melfi on board to adapt, direct, and produce the movie.
According to Deadline, Melfi—whose deal with the studio is in the “high seven-figures” if the movie makes it to the big screen—will take on the first two novels in the nineteen-book series, The Ruins of Gorlan and The Burning Bridge. Skydance has big hopes the franchise will take off from there and become akin to other successful series that feature a boy finding his own in a world where he must grapple with learning how to wield magic.
2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
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The Last of Us Has Found Its Dina and Jesse
Things are really ramping up in The Last of Us’s world. Just days ago, news broke that Kaitlyn Dever is officially playing Abby in the second season of the videogame adaptation. And now two more characters have been cast: Young Mazino (Beef) as Jesse, and Isabela Merced (Madame Web) as Dina—who plays a central role, especially for Ellie (Bella Ramsey)
According to Variety, Dina is “a free-wheeling spirit whose devotion to Ellie will be tested by the brutality of the world they inhabit.” Series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann say she’s “warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous and instantly lovable,” which is quite a combination.
But game players know what these sentences aren’t quite saying, and just how important she is to Ellie.
Merced’s film credits include Transformers: The Last Knight, but her most visible roles are yet to come: She’s Anya Corazon in Madame Web, above, and will be Superman: Legacy‘s Hawkgirl.
As for Jesse, he’s “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost,” according to Variety. Mazino is currently an Emmy nominee for his work on the miniseries Beef, in which he plays the younger brother of Steven Yuen’s character.
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7 hours ago, Werthead said:
Waiting to see if I get a repeat of last time, where at least one author had a Twitter meltdown hissy fit at not making it on the list.
Abercrombie only at 5 million? I thought he would be at least in double digits by now.
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The new Penric & Desdemona ebook is out. i had no idea there was a new one in the works!
Demon Daughter (Penric & Desdemona, Book 12) by Lois McMaster Bujold
https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Penric-Desdemona-McMaster-Bujold-ebook/dp/B0CRR62CNL
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Football: VARying degrees of dissatisfaction inside.
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Nice but I rather his 10 assists were goals instead. He's missed that many chances!