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One man takes on a Vampirical Patriarchy in the new trailer for Empire V

Published

2 years ago

06/29/2023

EMPIRE V follows a 19-year-old Moscow nobody who receives an invitation to join an elite and powerful echelon of society, only to discover the bloody secrets of a vampiric dictatorship who has controlled humanity since time immemorial.

After the start of the Ukrainian war and one week prior to the film’s release, it was pulled from theaters by the Kremlin, effectively making it a film without a country. The film stars popular Russian rapper Oxxymiron, whose anti-war stance has recently led to him being declared a “foreign agent” by the Kremlin, a designation used to attack the government’s critics and journalists.

From director Victor Ginzburg: “For me, Empire V was an opportunity to experiment in the vampire genre but within a uniquely challenging narrative structure: telling a post-modern Moscow love story against the backdrop of a ruthless satire of modern civilization while retaining Pelevin’s brutal eye for the ironies of Russian society. Of course, there was the opportunity to design and create never before seen worlds and creatures. For the first time in my life, when I was confronted with the ugly specter of state censorship, it was a heartbreaking feeling for me and for all the people who put years of work and love into this film. The same goes for literally millions of Russian fans that have been waiting for the release, many of whom helped crowdfund this truly independent film.”

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See the first trailer for ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’ starring Michelle Dockery and Giancarlo Esposito

Published

5 months ago

06/18/2025

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PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN premieres exclusively on Tubi, Friday June 27

PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population. After the deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flees in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret. The horror thriller is written by Paul Bertino and marks the directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg.

Cast includes: Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), Zoe Colletti (Only Murders In The Building), Andrew Liner (Ransom Canyon), Dean Scott Vazquez (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”) Regan Aliyah (Ironheart), Emma Meisel (Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.), Joshuah Melnick (Saint X) and Vernon Davis (“Chariot”) .

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Sony announces the ‘Ghostbusters Give Back’ campaign for Ghostbusters Day

Published

5 months ago

06/08/2025

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During the Ghostbusters Day celebration in NYC, director Jason Reitman announced that Sony and Ghost Corps are starting a new charity initiative to partner with local Ghostbuster chapters across the country to raise money charity organizations.

From Sony Ghost Corps:

“Starting now — Ghostbusters Day 2025 — through Ghostbusters Day 2026 and continuing in the years ahead, we’re gonna call on you to join us in service to others. Groups around the country have the opportunity to register their charitable work here. To supercharge your support, Sony Pictures will match all contributions up to $150k with donations to Starlight Children’s Foundation to produce official Ghostbusters-themed hospital gowns.”

Chapters will also receive a Ghostbusters Service Patch once they hit the $1k individual goal. Visit the Ghostbusters.com website for more details.

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Houston: Celebrate THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME by participating in “The Houstonian Scheme”

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5 months ago

05/29/2025

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Through June 3rd you can participate in festivities around the city of Houston celebrating the release of Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme which stars Benicio Del Toro, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera and many more. And be sure to catch the film when it opens in theaters June 6. See the full itinerary below.

MAY 31

WES ANDERSON FILM SERIES: Experience the Wes Anderson classic on the big screen – The Life Aquatic (May 31)—at the historic River Oaks Theatre.

MAY 27 – JUNE 1

BRAZOS BOOKSTORE: Stop by Brazos Bookstore to explore their curated selection of Wes Anderson Collection books and participate in the “Where’s Wes?” in-store photo op for a chance to win giveaways on behalf of The Phoenician Scheme.

MAY 31-JUNE 1

VOODOO DOUGHNUT – MONTROSE: Channel your inner Zsa-zsa Korda and score a grenade doughnut—free for the first 100 guests who present this invitation at Voodoo Doughnut Montrose (1214 Westheimer Road). Available while supplies last.

JUNE 2

LEO’S RIVER OAKS: Sip and savor in style with “The Phoenician Scheme” cocktail—available for one day only at Leo’s River Oaks.

JUNE 3

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME HOUSTON SPECIAL SCREENING! Visit one of the prior locations to enter to win passes.