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Aramide Tinubu From “Halloween” to “The Prince of Darkness,” after nearly five decades in the industry, legendary director John Carpenter has earned his title as a master of the horror genre. With his terrifying jump cuts and ominous musical scores, Carpenter has always had the ability to thread a sense of terror and foreboding throughout his films, making them viscerally frightening. Now, with his first-ever television project, “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,” the filmmaker is turning his lens on real-life evil.

Variety yesterday that he passed away on Thursday (May 9) at his home in Santa Monica, California, surrounded by family members.Corman was seen as a trailblazer in the world of independent film, producing and directing hundreds of low-budget movies and giving an early platform to leading figures in the industry, including Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Jack Nicholson and Robert De Niro.“His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that,’” the family said in a statement.Known variously as ‘The Pope of Pop Cinema’ and ‘The Spiritual Godfather of the New Hollywood’, he made his name in the 1960s, creating his own studios New World Pictures and New Concorde, and was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2009 for his “rich engendering of films and filmmakers”.His own films were often made quickly with low budgets and specialised in genres such as horror, science fiction and action.Several major names received early credits in Corman’s work, including Nicholson in The Little Shop of Horrors (1960), Scorsese with Boxcar Bertha (1972), Cameron with Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) and Ron Howard with Grand Theft Auto (1977).Howard himself joked that Corman told him during the tumultuous making of his first film Eat My Dust that “if you do a good job on this film, you won’t ever have to work for me again!”Tributes have come in for Corman, with director John Carpenter writing on X: “Roger Corman, one of the most influential movie directors in my life, has passed away.

The French Directors’ Guild (SRF) will fete UK director Andrea Arnold with its honorary Carrosse d’Or (Golden Carriage) award at the upcoming edition of its Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.

Jeff Bridges will receive the 2024 Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center — and, well, you know, that’s not just like, uh, our opinion, man.

In today’s episode of ⁠Bingeworthy⁠, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo dives back into the mystery of Apple TV+’s latest mystery series, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” The show follows multiple characters in different eras on a twist-filled journey to uncover the mysteries of the organization at the center of the MonsterVerse films. The show stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, and many more.

Kurt and Wyatt Russell stopped by the Happy Sad Confused podcast recently to discuss “Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters,” Wyatt’s upcoming “Thunderbolts” movie for Marvel, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story, a feature documentary about Debra Hill, the late producer and co-writer of classic movies such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980), has moved into production with Causeway Pictures. 

David Gordon Green may have made “Halloween Ends” last year, but does the “Halloween” franchise ever really end? Deadline reports that Miramax Television emerges victorious in a steep bidding war against Blumhouse Productions and A24 for the TV rights to “Halloween.” The deal with Trancas International Films allows Miramax to develop and co-produce a TV series based on the IP, including a first-look agreement on other TV projects for the international marketplace.

John Carpenter has said that he is still in shock after watching the Barbie movie this summer.The Halloween director opened up about watching the film to Los Angeles Times saying parts of Greta Gerwig’s record-breaking film “went right over my head.”He went on to say that he watched the movie at home, not in the cinema, and that he loved Margot Robbie’s performance, deeming it “fabulous”.He told the publication: “I watched Barbie. I can’t believe I watched Barbie. It’s just not my generation.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Horror master John Carpenter told the Los Angeles Times that he’s heard about the negative reaction to Universal and Blumhouse’s “Exorcist” reboot, which currently sits at a paltry 23% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and opened to under $30 million at the box office. Universal spent $400 million on rights to the franchise with the intent of starting a new trilogy. The reboot, titled “The Exorcist: Believer,” is directed by David Gordon Green, who worked with Carpenter on the most recent “Halloween” reboot trilogy.

Three things are true. Everyone has an opinion on “Barbie,” you’re in a fantastic position if everyone is talking about your film (hello, Oscars),  and old, cantankerous DGAF filmmakers make for excellent copy.

John Carpenter remains one of horror’s most revered filmmakers despite not making a film since 2010’s “The Ward” (or a good movie since arguably 1994’s “In The Mouth Of Madness.” But his name still carries weight, and so it dons Peacock‘s “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,” which premieres on the streamer next month. READ MORE: Fall 2023 TV Preview: Over 35+ Most Anticipated Shows To Watch According to Peacock, the six-episode series explores true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American towns.

John Carpenter remains one of horror’s most revered filmmakers despite not making a film since 2010’s “The Ward” (or a good movie since arguably 1994’s “In The Mouth Of Madness.” But his name still carries weight, and so it dons Peacock‘s “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams,” which premieres on the streamer next month. READ MORE: Fall 2023 TV Preview: Over 35+ Most Anticipated Shows To Watch According to Peacock, the six-episode series explores true tales of terror that took place in seemingly perfect American towns.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Lawrence Turman, producer of films including Oscar winner “The Graduate,” and longtime chair of the Peter Stark Producing program at USC, died Saturday at the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills. He was 96. Turman’s producing career spanned 50 years, and he served as director of USC’s Peter Stark Producing program from 1991 until he retired in 2021 at age 94. Born in Los Angeles in 1926, Turman graduated from UCLA and broke into the industry after answering an ad in Variety to work at the Kurt Frings agency. He represented actors, and after getting a meeting with Alfred Hitchcock through their friend Ernest Lehman, he was able to book four of his agency’s clients in “North By Northwest.”

Marta Balaga Brazil’s Lupa Filmes has revealed first-look images for Cristian Ponce’s upcoming survival horror “A Mother’s Embrace” ahead of its bow at Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion, where genre industry professionals will also be treated to the sneak peak of the trailer. Previously behind animated webseries “The Kirlian Frequency”, acquired by Netflix, in 2020 Ponce directed big breakout “History of the Occult,” which marked his feature debut. The film was described as the highest-rated horror movie of 2021 on Letterboxd’s Year in Review roundup, as voted by users of the film rating social platform. Set in 1996, during one of the biggest storms to ever hit Rio de Janeiro, “A Mother’s Embrace” will see a team of firefighters trying to evacuate a nursing home at risk of collapsing. But its mysterious residents have other plans.

Tom Joyner, who was First AD on such notable titles as Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, George Roy Hill’s Slapshot and Clint Eastwood’s Bronco Billy, died February 22 after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. He was 79.

Angelique Jackson Jamie Lee Curtis has picked up her first Oscar, winning the best supporting actress trophy for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” “I know it looks like I’m standing up here by myself but I am not, I am hundreds of people. I’m hundreds of people. Where are the Daniels?,” she asked in her emotional acceptance speech, continuing to list of all the people who supported her. “Halloween” director John Carpenter was one of the first to congratulate the longtime horror star, tweeting “Congratulations Jamie Lee! You are the bomb!”“To all the people who have supported the genre movies that I’ve made for these years, the thousands and hundreds of thousands of people, we just won an Oscar together!,” she said.

John Carpenter has shared a list of his favourite films of all time.The director, known for making horror classics like 1978’s Halloween and The Thing, revealed his picks for the greatest films ever in a poll for Sight And Sound magazine.Since 1952, the magazine has asked filmmakers every decade for their lists of the greatest films of all time. As part of the Winter 2022-23 issue, directors including Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Barry Jenkins were invited to contribute.Carpenter’s list ranges from gangster classics to epic westerns. You can check out his list of favourite films below.1. Only Angels Have Wings (1939)2. Campandas A Medianoche (1966)3. Rio Bravo (1958)4. Le Charme Discret De La Bourgeoisie (1972)5. Chinatown (1974)6. Bringing Up Baby (1938)7. The Searchers (1956)8. The Exterminating Angel (1962)9. Scarface (1932)10. Vertigo (1958)The director’s top pick, Only Angels Have Wings, is directed by Howard Hawks.

Alec Baldwin is already facing involuntary manslaughter charges and a potential five years in prison if found guilty for the 2021 fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins, and now the parents and sister of the slain of Rust cinematographer have filed a lawsuit of their own.

For over a decade, there’s been an exhausting attempt to remake John Carpenter‘s 1981 dystopian flick “Escape From New York,” which had Kurt Russell flexing his action chops for the first time. However, the project has seen its fair share of developmental hiccups over the years, with it now attached to 20th Century Studios instead of New Line Cinema.

On paper, you might not find much in common between Nicolas Cage and John Carpenter. Both are Hollywood legends, but one is known for his eccentric performances on screen while the other is known for his quiet demeanor and influential work behind the camera.

EXCLUSIVE: Hot directing team Radio Silence will next direct the reboot of Escape From New York for 20th Century Studios.

John Carpenter’s original score for his 1978 smash hit movie, the first Halloween, will always be a classic.

If there’s a lesson to be learned from David Gordon Green’s trilogy of “Halloween” legacy-quels, it’s to quit while you’re ahead. His 2018 “Halloween” (a direct sequel to the original 1978 masterpiece and a ret-con of its many, many follow-ups) was a surprisingly effective combination of slasher reanimation and reconsideration, taking the horrors of that Halloween night, and its psychological effects on its survivors and the town where they happened, with uncommon seriousness (yet with flashes of self-awareness and humor).

No matter your thoughts on the horror genre as a whole, most people can agree that John Carpenter’s 1978 film, “Halloween,” is a classic. But what about the 11 other films in the franchise? Are they worth your time? The Playlist Podcast is here to tell you which ones to watch and which ones to skip as you prepare for the release of “Halloween Ends.” LISTEN: ‘Masters Of The Universe’ Turns 35: When A Bad Film Becomes A Nostalgic Classic Due To Lack Of Options [The Playlist Podcast] This episode of The Playlist Podcast is the result of a fun experiment.

John Carpenter has announced details of his soundtrack for the forthcoming Halloween Ends film – listen to first song ‘The Procession’ below.The latest – and reportedly last – movie in the Halloween series is due out in cinemas on October 14, with Carpenter’s new soundtrack arriving via Sacred Bones on the same day.Created alongside regular collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter, the 20-song score is being previewed upon its announce by first track ‘The Procession’.Alongside the soundtrack, a companion EP is also set to be released on the same day (October 14) via Sacred Bones, and a new song called ‘Burn It Down’ from Boy Harsher is being shared today as its first preview.Listen to both ‘The Procession’ and ‘Burn It Down’ and see the full tracklisting for ‘Halloween Ends’ below.1. ‘Where Is Jeremy?’ 2. ‘Halloween Ends (Main Title)’ 3. ‘Lauries Theme Ends’ 4. ‘The Cave’ 5. ‘Drags To The Cave’ 6. ‘Evil Eyes’ 7. ‘Transformation’ 8. ‘Because of You’ 9. ‘Requiem For Jeremy’ 10. ‘Kill The Cop’ 11. ‘Corey and Michael’ 12. ‘Corey’s Requiem’ 13. ‘The Junk Yard’ 14. ‘Where Are You?’ 15. ‘Bye Bye Corey’ 16. ‘The Fight’ 17. ‘Before Her Eyes’ 18. ‘The Procession’ 19. ‘Cherry Blossoms’ 20. ‘Halloween Ends (End Titles)’Set for release this October, Halloween Ends has been touted as the epic conclusion to the slasher saga, with Laurie Strodes (Jamie Lee Curtis) and masked serial killer Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) set for one final showdown.Directed by David Gordon Green, the upcoming film also stars Kyle Richards, Will Patton, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell and Nick Castle.The official synopsis for the film reads: “After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying

Halloween Ends may not be the final film in the franchise, creator John Carpenter has revealed.In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the man behind the iconic slasher saga suggested that any further sequels are completely dependent on the next film’s performance at the box office.“If a movie makes enough money, you can be assured that it will [get a sequel]” he told the publication.When asked if Halloween Ends would be the final instalment of the franchise, he then replied: “I will have to see how much money it makes!”Earlier this month, Carpenter expressed a similar sentiment while talking the Pittsburg Post Gazette, saying: “If the movie makes money, I don’t believe it’s the end. There’s a way of when a movie makes money, it seems to resurrect the next one.”Set for release this October, Halloween Ends has been touted as the epic conclusion to the slasher saga, with Laurie Strodes (Jamie Lee Curtis) and masked serial killer Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) set for one final showdown.Directed by David Gordon Green, the upcoming film also stars Kyle Richards, Will Patton, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell and Nick Castle.The official synopsis for the film reads: “After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before.

Jordan Peele is a humble guy.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This twice-monthly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

Director Adam Wingard (“Godzilla vs Kong“) and writer Simon Barrett’s “The Guest” starring Dan Stevens is easily one of the better modern attempts to recreate the tone of a 1980s action sci-fi hybrid film. “The Guest” certainly has DNA from filmmakers like John Carpenter, James Cameron, Paul Verhoeven, and Chuck Russell (“The Blob,” “Dream Warriors“) all mixed in to create something that harkens back to an era when major studios backed high concept R-rated genre projects.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This twice-monthly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

John Carpenter has earned the respect of film fans and filmmakers around the world for basically revolutionizing genre filmmaking on multiple occasions with films like “Halloween,” “The Thing,” “Big Trouble In Little China,” and “Escape From New York.” But as the years have gone on and he hasn’t really been behind the camera in more than a decade, the filmmaker is known now as a man who loves to speak his mind, collect paychecks, and talk about sequels. Speaking to THR, John Carpenter continues to showcase his DGAF energy in a big way.

Is there anything better than a Hollywood figure who has amassed so much goodwill and credibility over the span of decades that they can just say whatever the hell they want? We’ve seen it happen with directors such as John Carpenter, who loves to just sit back and talk about collecting paychecks and playing video games. And now, we have Brian Cox, an award-winning actor who has no problem spilling the beans about some other famous folks and doesn’t care if people think it’s out of line.

Kurt Russell has been in the Hollywood game since youth! Born in Massachusetts and raised in Los Angeles, the 70-year-old star got his start as a child actor on TV shows such as The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, Gunsmoke and Gilligan’s Island. In 1966, he signed a ten-year contract with Walt Disney Productions and became one of its biggest draws. In the 80s, he became a bona fide movie star after his two collaborations with director John Carpenter: The Thing and Escape From New York. One of biggest hits was 1987’s Overboard, with his partner Goldie Hawn. Later in his career, he would receive accolades for his dramatic turns in Tequila Sunrise, Backdraft and Tombstone.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentKyle Richards is reprising her original “Halloween” role once again in “Halloween Ends,” the final installment in David Gordon Green’s new trilogy of films in the iconic horror series, Variety has learned exclusively.Richards recently closed her deal for “Halloween Ends,” which heads into production next month and is set to be released in Oct.

David Chute, a veteran film critic and writer best remembered for his work at Film Comment magazine and the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, died on November 8 after a battle with esophegeal cancer, his daughter, Nora Chute, said. He was 71.