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‘The Walking Dead’s’ Laurie Fortier Joins SAG Nominee Stelio Savante in Survival Thriller ‘Hazel’

Laurie Fortier (The Walking Dead) has joined SAG award nominee Stelio Savante (Nefarious), Madelyn Dundon (Getting Grace), David Reardon (Running The Bases), Timothy Goodwin (Promising Young Woman), and Todd Terry (Breaking Bad) in the cast of the survival thriller Hazel written and directed by Daniel Bielinski (Sanctified, End Of The Rope) for Canticle Productions. 

Based on the true story of Hazel Miner, the synopsis reads as follows:  

A gentle March snowfall suddenly transforms into a furious blizzard. The Miner children, Hazel (Madelyn Dundon), Emmet, and Myrdith; struggle to make it home from school as they become lost in the blinding wind and snow. As their parents (Stelio Savante and Laurie Fortier) and friends hunt desperately for the lost children, Hazel must keep her younger siblings alive in the face of impossible odds.

Hazel is being filmed in North Dakota, and is produced by Daniel Bielinski, Dave Diebel, Carson Nordgaard, and J Brockton Holbert.  

Canticle Productions has produced three feature films: A Heart like Water, Sanctified (distributed by Film Rise),  and End of the Rope, which recently signed with Saban Films for distribution.  

Canticle is dedicated to honoring the history, land, and people of North Dakota, telling powerful stories of courage and redemption.  

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Bzars Teams Up With Newcomer Maboy On New House Anthem ‘Quema’

Two of Mexico’s brightest talents in Bzars and Maboy team up on this atmospheric and incredibly catchy vocal house anthem ‘Quema’, out exclusively on Amplify!

Bzars has made a name for himself in Mexican and surrounding scenes thanks to his signature blend of energetic house and techno, collaborating with artists like Nervo and INNA to name just a couple. Bzars returns to the forefront with the release of a vocal house track ‘Quema’ alongside fellow Mexican and upcoming producer Maboy, as the pair effortlessly blend their individual styles in to an intoxicating and energetic production punctuated by an atmospheric and choppy vocal sample which pulls the whole thing together in a coherent way.

Bzars burst on to the wider scene when he released ‘Blue Dreams’ alongside Mr. Pig and Sapir Amar, a transformative and soulful tech house effort which went on to gain almost 45m Spotify streams to this day. Since then, Bzars has continued to refine his sound with every release, even reaching a pinnacle in his career this time last year as he released his long-awaited debut album ‘222’. The full-length project from Mexican selector featured a whole host of familiar collaborators, as well as some new additions to the resume like Bandido Brothers and Graze. The album also included a parallel release of an audio-visual show which brings the music from the project to life, Bzars makes this a reality in huge venues across the world every weekend!

“We are really excited with this new release, because we are pushing forward our Latin culture combined with the best of tech house, we know that Latin people and all the people around the world will have a blast on the dance floor hearing our track”

Bzars and Maboy on ‘Quema’

Also on the track, is 26-year-old Diego Andrade, or Maboy. A fresh and energetic new sound coming out of Monterrey, Mexico, who is aiming to carry some momentum from 2023 in to the new year. After taking some time off from the scene, Maboy returned last year with the release of ‘Getting Hotter’ on Super Spicy Records. Now, he’s back releasing music consistently as he looks forward to the release of ‘Quema’!

Make sure you check out Bzars and Maboy’s new hit ‘Quema’ when it releases on 29th February 2024, out exclusively on Amplify!

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Youngr Takes Linkin Park Classic On An Immersive House Trip In ‘Tried So Hard’ – Out On Blue Llama Records!

Youngr turns back the clock to the year 2000 and transports Linkin Park’s introspective rap-rock ballad ‘In The End’ into ‘Tried So Hard,’ a house-laden dance track custom made for the here and now.

In true Youngr fashion, ‘Tried So Hard’ started out as an epic real-time studio build, broadcast via his social media channels. Fans lit up the comments section with huge kudos and a defiant desire for official release.

One fan commented “This is from the future bro”whilst another raved; “Dude this is just sick. I’ve been playing this all day long.”

With finishing touches, ‘Tried So Hard’ is now ready for the world. Performing the original sombre piano melody, Youngr turns the tempo up a notch, looping in deep synths and percussive tones, before jumping on the mic to recite Chester Bennington’s original lyrics and introduce his own swaggering bars. Reaching an emotive pinnacle, with vibrant house keys commanding full attention, Youngr shreds an immaculate uplifting electric guitar riff to outro this enigmatic masterpiece.

‘Tried So Hard’ is taken from Youngr’s forthcoming album due to be released on 12th April 2024 on his own Blue Llama Records. Celebrations commence with two sold-out shows across London and Manchester that weekend.

The release once again sends out clear signals Youngr is here to challenge genre-moulds in the name of creativity and casts intrigue as to what other wonders have been concocted in Llamaland Studios for this upcoming body of work.

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Maamla Legal Hai (2024) Netflix Series: A parody of life in the courts, specifically in India

Maamla Legal Hai is a new series created by Rahul Pandey starring Ravi Kishan, Anant Joshi and Naila Grewal.

This series promises to be based on real events, or at least, real bizarre events. But above all, “Maamla Legal Hai” delves into the world of courts, laws, lawyers, judges, and defendants. It is a parody of the legal system and how it does not fully comply with established legal parameters.

One example will suffice: a lawyer who claims to do things legally, says precisely that they want to do everything in a strictly legal manner. The laughter is loud. Is it a parody of corruption? For us, it is a comedy to enjoy and try to be the best citizens we can be, because if we fall into the hands of the law… nothing good can happen (as the wise Kafka knew).

About the series

Do not expect those 80s sitcoms about a courtroom, although the series is full of trials and such: it is not a sitcom, it is a series with various settings, characters, and situations, and the main character is the judicial system itself. Many characters intertwine and make us laugh because, with this system, nobody knows where things can end up.

A comedic series, with a very retro touch and a surreal sense of humor that permeates everything and makes us question the statement with which the series begins: is it really based on real events? A series that, with its humor, is unbelievable that it is based on reality. A classic comedy series.

Enjoy it.

Where to Watch “Maamla Legal Hai”

Netflix

The CastRavi KishanNaila GrewalAnant JoshiNidhi Bisht

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“Blood & Water” Season 4 – A Series on Netflix

Blood & Water is a series created by Daryne Joshua, Travis Taute and Nosipho Dumisa-Ngoasheng, starring Khosi Ngema and Ama Qamata.

“Blood & Water” is one of those series for young people that has managed to captivate thousands with its well-crafted plot and multitude of different storylines. It is a thriller series that revolves around two sisters at the center of it all, set in a high-class school. However, the intrigue has taken us far beyond that, and now, after three seasons of kidnappings, human trafficking, and some romantic entanglements, we are now presented with the highly anticipated fourth season.

“Blood & Water” is a show aimed at a younger audience, but it offers many interesting stories and, most importantly, boasts high-quality cinematography that makes it very appealing. It is a TV production with several criminal intrigues, romantic subplots, and various family crises all intertwined in a high-class school where anything can happen.

Eight new episodes will be available on Netflix starting this Friday, and as always, they will be a treat for fans of these successful series that are now being produced in multiple countries.

Enjoy!

Where to Watch “Blood & Water”

Netflix

The CastKhosi NgemaGail MabalaneAma QamataThabang Kamogelo Molaba

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Somebody Feed Phil – Netflix series: The seventh season of the most delicious and charming series on television

Somebody Feed Phil is a series created by Philip Rosenthal.

In this new season, our friend Phil will be accompanied by some iconic cities to explore their cuisine, including Kyoto, Mumbai, Dubai, Washington, and Orlando. As always, Phil will exude charm and humor with his ever-present smile.

“Somebody Feed Phil” is a series that delves into the dishes and takes an immersive journey through the gastronomic landscape of each place. Phil will taste delights that we didn’t even know existed and can only be found in these wonderful locations. But above all, the star of the show is Philip Rosenthal, who is well-liked wherever he goes and always remains natural and approachable with the viewers and visitors. They are delighted to have such a distinguished host and to be recognized worldwide thanks to television.

Once again, the seventh season is delightful, charming, and full of interesting facts, like the fact that in Mumbai, they eat a curry made with brains.

Bon appetit!

Where to Watch “Somebody Feed Phil”

Netflix

Who is Philip Rosenthal?

Philip Rosenthal is a renowned American television writer and producer, best known as the creator of the hit CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” With a career spanning over three decades, Rosenthal has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. In recent years, he has also ventured into food and travel documentaries, showcasing his passion for culinary exploration. Read more

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“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” (2024) Series on Netflix

Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre is a movie directed by Kunle Afolayan.

Saro, a traveler, rushes back to Ojumo with a daunting mission in order to escape an unfortunate outcome. The task assigned to him is deemed almost unachievable and he must complete it before it’s too late.

Where to Watch “Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre”

Netflix

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Spaceman (2024) Netflix Movie: Adam Sandler, Kafka, and a giant spider in the vastness of an infinite abyss

Spaceman is a sci-fi movie starring Adam Sandler. With Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Paul Dano, Lena Olin, and Isabella Rossellini. It is written by Colby Day, and based on the book by Jaroslav Kalfar. A movie directed by Johan Renck.

For those who are fans of the comedic Adam Sandler, the Adam Sandler we all know… this movie is not for you. It’s not a comedy and you won’t recognize the easygoing character that has made the American actor so famous.

Here we have a man who goes crazy in space, after six months of isolation, and starts seeing a spider. His visions become more and more overwhelming, and introspection, space, and nothingness take over a consciousness that begins to reflect on itself.

SpacemanAbout the movie

A movie starring Adam Sandler is a movie in which his personality, his prominence in the production, his script… overshadow everything. This is no exception, but in a very different way.

This time, we have a director, Johan Renck (director of the series Chernobyl), an intimate story, and another great protagonist: space and its profound and powerful vastness.

“Spaceman” is the story of a man who confronts that vastness through the solitude of his consciousness, through delirium, and tries to hold on to the only thing that keeps him alive, his faith in his wife.

Will “Spaceman” appeal to the general public? It seems like one of those movies that doesn’t care whether it appeals or not, and whose intentions are beyond that, in space and in the search for the reason for human existence. Does it succeed? Only partially, because the result seems less cosmic, less transcendental than it should be for its initial intentions.

It’s another great performance by Sandler in the dramatic field, although his face is hindered by all the comedic characters he has played and that, in some way, we can’t forget, no matter how different this character is from the characters in his comedies. It has a good ending, beautiful in terms of special effects, although it’s also somewhat predictable, not surprising enough as a whole.

Our opinion

One of those space movies that pass without telling us anything new and without conveying anything at the cinematographic level that we haven’t seen before. A movie that won’t captivate the general public because it’s not designed for that purpose, but it does show us a different side of Adam Sandler as an actor.

Where to Watch “Spaceman”

Netflix

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Furies (2024) | Netflix Series: An incredibly entertaining series with a lot of action

Furies is a new series created by Jean-Yves Arnaud and Yoann Legave, starring Lina El Arabi, Marina Foïs and Mathieu Kassovitz.

 If you’re looking for an action-packed, entertaining series with plot twists, a thrilling story, and plenty of intense sequences, then “Furies ” is perfect for this weekend. For once, a series that delivers exactly what it promises without disappointing – a pure and hard-hitting action series that knows how to give the audience exactly what they want, without any sentimentalism.

Plot

Even in Paris, there are mafias, and when they have problems, they turn to a legendary figure called “the fury,” who takes care of things…through murder. However, this time, he killed the wrong girl’s father.

About the series

We love French comedies about high society, but French cinema also has a long tradition in the action thriller genre (with Luc Besson as a great representative). They do it very well and, in their own style, manage to entertain and produce fantastic productions like “Furies ,” which is a delight to watch if you’re expecting a good series with action, intrigue, murder, mafias, and plenty of gunfire. “Furies ” is perfect for sitting down, forgetting about your problems, and simply enjoying and getting carried away by intense sequences full of rhythm, an interesting story, and, in addition, all of this with a well-constructed cast of characters and a coherent script.

Luc Besson may not be involved, but watching “Furies ” makes us unable to forget him.

This well-made series has, above all, excellent editing, always controlling the pace and never losing sight of what the viewer wants and expects from a series of this kind. It delivers in spades, entertains, and adds touches of humor, all with an 80s touch and with irony, intelligence, and plenty of rhythm.

Our opinion

Sit back and enjoy the adventures of this girl who will go to great lengths to find those responsible for turning her life upside down. Incredibly entertaining and very funny.

Where to Watch “Furies”

Netflix

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My Name Is Loh Kiwan (2024) – A South Korean Movie on Netflix. Review: A Complete Drama!

My Name Is Loh Kiwan is a movie written and directed by Kim Hee-jin starring Song Joong-ki and Choi Sung-eun. It is based on the novel by Hae Ji Cho.

Are you in the mood for a movie full of romance with a personal and dramatic story? “My Name Is Loh Kiwan” is here to fulfill your most tearful dreams with this cheesy, tear-jerking and extremely romantic story. It tells the story of a North Korean immigrant who, after losing his family and becoming an immigrant in Belgium, finds love… and a new drama. The film touches upon the tragedies of immigration, political crisis, and tragic romance. Were you looking for something cheerful? Well, this is not it. But if you’re into dramas, then you’re in luck.

About the movie

Each scene in the film is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of tragedy and emotion. From the death of the mother to the nostalgia and the protagonist’s supreme kindness… everything has been created and designed to bring the audience to a tearful state. If you’re not in the mood to cry, you might find it overly sentimental and tiresome. Technically, the film is well-made with well-shot scenes and a photography style in warm tones that perfectly captures the rainy and melancholic European atmosphere. The night scenes, in particular, are well-photographed.

As for the performances, this is one of those “tear-jerking” movies where the actors are constantly on the verge of tears, keeping the audience in suspense. Do they do a good job? The actors are great in this emotional script, but all the tears just didn’t quite move us.

Our opinion

We’ll say it again: tear-jerking and sad. There are some moments of happiness, but they are few. If you enjoy sad and cheesy movies, then this might be one of your favorites. But for us, we prefer joy and we run away from dramas, so we won’t be recommending it.

Where to Watch “My Name Is Loh Kiwan”

Netflix

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