Film news: Rob Lowe and Keith David partner up in dark comedy ‘My New Friend Jim’
Sumerian Pictures has announced production is underway on My New Friend Jim, a darkly funny, character-driven film pairing two icons — Rob Lowe and Keith David, with Ash Avildsen in the director’s chair.
The film will pit its two leads through comedy, chaos, and redemption amid the backdrop of Reno, Nevada.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports on this story that aims to hit both the heart and the funny bone.
Film news: Rose Byrne wants sequel to Melissa McCarthy movie ‘Spy’
Spy, which came out in 2015, follows Melissa McCarthy’s character Susan Cooper as she is thrust into the world of espionage when the names of her organisation’s spies are leaked.
Directed by Paul Feig, the film gained somewhat of a cult classic status, as its all-star cast and fantastic humour caught the attention of fans around the world.
Rose Byrne, who played a key role in the hilarious drama, appearing on the red carpet in celebration of her new movie If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, spoke about her excitement at any notion of a Spy sequel, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews reports.
‘The Naked Gun’ review: Liam Neeson delivers a barrel-load of laughs
The Naked Gun is a rip-roaring comedy sequel/reboot starring action legend Liam Neeson.
Director Akiva Schaffer and Neeson pick up the baton from the comedy film trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, and comedy icon Leslie Nielsen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes that the new creative team effortlessly pick up where the original Naked Gun movies left off.
Film opinion: A swing back at ‘Happy Gilmore’
With Happy Gilmore 2 teed up for a July 25 release on Netflix, now is the perfect time to take a swing at the classic Adam Sandler original.
The beloved 1996 comedy is widely regarded as one of Sandler’s best, and has a global horde of fans.
After years of having missed out on this iconic flick, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner gives his take.
Film News: Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona go head-to-head in raunchy ‘Splitsville’ trailer
Splitsville is a brand-new romantic comedy set to hit the big screen in August this year in the U.S.
With the cast boasting the names of Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona, alongside director and actor Michael Angelo Covino, the film’s trailer release has already gained 900 thousand views on the studio NEON YouTube channel.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss it.
Film opinion: Now is the time to revisit ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’
Camp, silly and a whole lot of fun: that is how you describe the Eurovision Song Contest.
One of the true gems of European culture, Eurovision is a musical celebration of incredibly joyous proportions.
With this year’s event coming up, Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains why now is the perfect time to revisit Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.