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Directed by J. C. Chandor (All Is Lost, Margin Call, A Most Violent Year).

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Jennifer Lopez Attached to Star in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Musical Film From ‘Dreamgirls’ Director Bill Condon (EXCLUSIVE) By Adam B. Vary Plus Icon Getty Jennifer Lopez is attached to star in a feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” written and directed by “Dreamgirls” filmmaker Bill Condon, Variety has confirmed with a source close to the production. The music is by legends John Kander and Fred Ebb, based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the book of the musical by Terrence McNally. The musical is set in an Argentinian prison in 1981. Lopez would play the titular role, a fantasy woman named Aurora created by Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina imagines movies starring Aurora as a classic silver screen diva, including a role of the spider woman, who kills her prey with a kiss. Molina’s life is upended when a Marxist, Valentin Arregui Paz, is brought into his cell, and the two form an unlikely bond. The new movie, which is independently financed, is currently searching for an unknown to play Molina. According to a casting breakdown obtained by Variety, the role “presents as an openly queer and effeminate gay man, but may be on the non-binary/trans femme spectrum.” Rehearsals would start in February with a plan to begin filming in April in New Jersey. The two previous adaptations of “Kiss of the Spider Woman” — the 1993 musical, and a 1985 feature film adaptation of Puig’s novel from director Héctor Babenco — both won wide critical acclaim and major awards attention. William Hurt won the Oscar for best actor for playing Molina. And the musical won seven Tony Awards, including for best musical and for all three performers: Chita Rivera, Brent Carver and Anthony Crivello. Condon has become one of the preeminent filmmakers of the movie musical: He wrote the screenplay for 2002’s “Chicago,” wrote and directed 2006’s “Dreamgirls,” directed 2017’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and co-wrote the screenplay for 2017’s “The Greatest Showman.” He also directed both parts of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn,” and most recently directed regular collaborator Ian McKellen in the 2019 thriller “The Good Liar.” He won an Oscar for his screenplay for his 1998 film with McKellen, “Gods and Monsters.” Lopez — whose ninth studio album, “This Is Me… Now,” is set to debut early next year — is one of the most successful multi-hyphenates in the industry, launching her film career by playing the late Tejano star Selena in 1997’s “Selena.” Incredibly, however, this would be her first role in a full-fledged musical. https://variety.com/2023/film/news/jennifer-lopez-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-musical-bill-condon-1235825197/

Anyone watch it this weekend? Just got back from the theaters and it's a bit low budget but a interesting spin on the story. Dress and shoes were not cute unfortunately but the gore was very strong. Had to close my eyes and ears a few different times. Not sure if I'd recommend or not but a cute weekend flick

The choice is yours, ATRL.

Green Band Trailer: Red Band Trailer: Only in Cinemas April 30.

Paul’s second gay film in a row. This is how I win.

Cast: Sofia Boutella as Kora, a former member of the Imperium who rallies warriors from across the galaxy to fight against the Imperium. Djimon Hounsou as General Titus, former general of the Imperium recruited to lead the fight against the Imperium. Charlie Hunnam as Kai, a mercenary starship pilot hired by Kora. Michiel Huisman as Gunnar, a farmer and friend of Kora who joins her. Staz Nair as Tarak, a blacksmith with the ability to bond with animals of nature and rally them in combat who is recruited by Kora. Doona Bae as Nemesis, a cyborg swordmaster recruited by Kora. Ray Fisher as Darrian Bloodaxe, a warrior recruited by Kora. Cleopatra Coleman as Devra Bloodaxe, Darrian's sister recruited by Kora. E. Duffy as Millius, a refugee warrior recruited by Kora. Anthony Hopkins as the voice of Jimmy, the last member of a race of mechanical knights that served under the fallen king, recruited by Kora. Jena Malone as Harmada, a lethal spider warrior recruited by Kora. Ed Skrein as Admiral Atticus Noble, Balisarius' right-hand man, a high-ranking enforcer of the Mother World and leader of the Imperium army. Fra Fee as Regent Balisarius, a tyrannical ruler of the Imperium and high-ranking member of the Mother World. Additionally, Stuart Martin, Corey Stoll, Cary Elwes, Alfonso Herrera, Rhian Rees, and Ray Porter have been cast in undisclosed roles.

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Avatar: the Last Airbender Trilogy animated films have began Development. Production for the Next era of Avatar has been confirmed by creators of the original hit Nickelodeon show. The Creators state that these next 3 films will be animated and explore more of the Avatar world, including Aang and Korra’s, and stories we have yet to see. Fans speculate the timeline, Main characters, and new bending we will see in these new films. These animated films will be more like the original shows. Netflix is also producing an avatar live action TV show based on Book One: Water. How do you all feel about the Expanding of the Avatar Universe? Will we go past Korea and enter the modern age of avatars? How much of Adult Aang’s story will we see? Will Korrasami have a stronger story arch? Will the trilogy end with The Last Avatar?