From The Piano to Peaky Blinders, Sam Neill connected New Zealand cinema, Hollywood and genre films worldwide

Sam Neill, “Jurassic Park” Star, Dies at 78

The New Zealand actor also appeared in ‘The Piano’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’

Smoothly elegant and versatile - Neill takes final bow

New Zealand actor Sam Neill was one of a host of actors and directors who achieved global fame after an explosion of Aussie films that began in the late 1970s.

‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: The Canary-Colored Critters’ Latest Starring Vehicle Goes Back to Early Hollywood, and Hits a Creative High

From “Sunset Boulevard” to “The Artist,” “Singin’ in the Rain” to “Babylon,” Hollywood’s transition to sound cinema has long been a fertile period for later film artists to recreate with all the more evolved tools at their disposal — and so it proves, most happily and improbably, for the Minions. The frenetic antics of Illumination’s []

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The amateur actors who give up weeks of their lives every year to seek All-Ireland glory

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Actor Sam Neill, star of 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in 'Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in...

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend

Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.

This Star-Studded Movie Cost $40 Million to Make. It Hasn’t Been Released Yet. The Reason Why Is Nefarious.

The Sam Altman biopic reveals just how deeply Silicon Valley has sunk its claws into Hollywood.

The 57 Best Queer Movies of All Time

From underground hits to splashy big-budget spectacles, we round up all of our favorite LGBTQ+ films from across the decades.

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie ‘Artificial,’ film finds new home at Neon

A Hollywood portrayal of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman portrayed by actor Andrew Garfield will be released later this year, after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the movie. “Artificial,” which chronicles Altman‘s 2023 ouster from OpenAI and his reinstatement as CEO, was acquired by Neon, the studio announced Tuesday. “The acquisition underscores Neon’s commitment to partnering []

‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions: “Staggering … Nolan’s Biggest Film to Date”

Here's what those who just saw Christopher Nolan's epic are saying about the Universal film.

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie 'Artificial,' film finds new home at Neon

LOS ANGELES — A Hollywood portrayal of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman portrayed by actor Andrew Garfield will be released later this year, after Amazon MGM Studios dropped the movie. Artificial, which chronicles Altman's 2023 ouster from ...

Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78

The celebrated New Zealand actor’s decades-spanning work saw him play romantic leads and charismatic villains The post Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78 appeared first on NME.

Live-action Moana premieres at Hollywood Bowl

Get ready for the live-action Moana hitting theaters this Friday. KTLA's Melvin Robert reports on the massive box office projections, highlights from the star-studded Hollywood Bowl premiere, including a live score by the L.A. Philharmonic, and a traditional Samoan dance performance by Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Lagaya. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

‘The Jewel’ Returns To Eko Hotels, Offering A Stunning Journey Into The Future Of Nigerian Theatre

Excerpt: Futuristic musical ‘The Jewel’ returns to packed audiences as Eko Hotels doubles down on world class theatre productions. The future returned to the stage at Eko Hotels Suites as

'The Lives of Others' transforms film into raw, heart-wrenching theater

'The Lives of Others' transforms film into raw, heart-wrenching theater

All-day screening of short film by local artists reveals ‘a world just out of reach’

AN all-day screening of a short film by two local artists will take place at a popular Limerick café this Saturday (July 11). Sky Rhythm by Catriona Osborne and Christopher Quigley will be featured at Klaud9, on Thomas Street in Limerick City, from 10am to 3.30pm. The work is “a lyrical meditation on movement, distance, [] The post All-day screening of short film by local artists reveals ‘a world just out of reach’ appeared first on Limerick Post.

Sony bets on India's growing home cinema culture

Sony bets on India's growing home cinema culture

Peaky Blinders live experience brings Tommy Shelby's underworld to London

The experience will open near London Bridge this summer

Actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78, his family says

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare [] The post Actor Sam Neill, known for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78, his family says appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Matt Damon admits he ‘felt like a jerk’ during The Odyssey blunder

The upcoming blockbuster from Sir Christopher Nolan is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS and Atmos (and which is better)

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Meet ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Cast & Characters

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How ‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff ‘President Curtis’ Will ‘Retcon’ Its Main Character

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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, 78, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park movies and TV series Peaky Blinders has died, his family has said.

Christopher Nolan Breaks Silence on ‘The Odyssey’ Modern English Dialogue Controversy, Says ‘I Was Maybe Naive’

Christopher Nolan addresses the controversy surrounding modern English dialogue in his new film 'The Odyssey' (July 17, 2026 release), starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. The director explains his creative choice for accessibility in the Universal Pictures epic, filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm.

Bright Side: It’s Erling Haaland Summer. Let’s Viking Row.

Welcome to the Bright Side, a weekly roundup of all the good news and ideas you might have missed from the past week. *** Bone Thugs-N-Harmony just got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. If you’re wondering what everyone was doing in 1996, they were listening to the hip-hop group’s hit “Crossroads” on ...

Meet Connor Wren — the sexy new gay singer in the music industry

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Spider-Man vs Minions — who can save Hollywood?

The summer box office battle is heating up. But behind Hollywood’s biggest franchises is a bigger question about the future of cinema. Who can revive moviegoing? Peter Devlin takes a look. #spiderman #hollywood #minions #cinema #movies

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park's Dr. Alan Grant, has died aged 78

Versatile New Zealand actor had wide-ranging roles in the likes of Possession, Event Horizon, The Piano, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has taken on the epic challenge of adapting “The Odyssey” into a large-scale Hollywood film.

Microdramas Head to Movie Theater Pre-Shows Through NCM Deal

Short-form vertical dramas are moving from phone screens into the pre-show at movie theaters through a new partnership...

Christopher Nolan Responds to Obsession & Backrooms Success (With Two Warnings for Hollywood)

Christopher Nolan is sharing his thoughts on the state of the filmmaking industry - slamming AI slop and encouraging filmmakers to trust their audiences.