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‘Yomeddine’ Director Abu Bakr Shawky on His Camel Racing Epic ‘Hajjan’: ‘We’re Trying to Make a Desert Story From Our Perspective’

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Egyptian-Austrian director Abu Bakr Shawky, who in 2018 made a splash when his first feature “Yomeddine” had the rare distinction of making the competition cut for Cannes, is back on the festival circuit with Saudi-set adventure movie “Hajjan.” Shawky’s big-budget epic follow-up, which launched from Toronto’s Discovery section, is now premiering regionally at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, where it screened Monday to roaring applause as an out-of-competition gala. Somewhat similarly to “Yomeddine” – which involved the desert voyage of a leper, a donkey and a child – “Hajjan” also involves a journey across the desert.
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Zack Snyder’s space epic ‘Rebel Moon’ reveals first teaser trailer
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for Zack Snyder’s upcoming space opera Rebel Moon – check it out below.Based on an original story by the director, Rebel Moon is described as “an epic science-fantasy event decades in the making”. It’s the first part of two, and reportedly had a combined budget of $166million.The first part is officially titled Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child Of Fire, while the second instalment, expected to be released in 2024, is called Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver.The film’s cast is led by Sofia Boutella as fearsome warrior Kora, alongside Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Ed Skrein, Fra Fee and Anthony Hopkins, who plays an android on a journey of self-discovery.An official synopsis reads: “When a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora, a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival.“Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors — outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge.
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Jon Hamm's Picket Line Sign Is an Epic 'Mad Men' Callback
Jon Hamm knows how to make a statement on the picket lines!When the star took to the streets with his fellow actors on Tuesday, amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, he made a hilarious throwback reference to his iconic portrayal of advertising boss Don Draper on .Hamm's pal, Sarah Silverman, shared the pic of him with his sign which reads, «That's what the money is for!»A post shared by Sarah Silverman (@sarahkatesilverman)The line is a callback to a season 4 episode of the show, titled «The Suitcase» — and is one of the most-quoted and remembered exchanges on the fast-talking series. In a tense exchange in the episode, Peggy Olsen (Elisabeth Moss) is upset with Don because he got credit for an idea of hers.«It's your job! I give you money, you give me ideas!» Don protests as Peggy grows emotional.«And you never say thank you!» she cries.«That's what the money is for!» Don bellows back.Hamm recently tied the knot with actress Anna Osceola, who co-starred with him on the series finale, as well as in When ET sat down with Hamm — who will next appear opposite Jennifer Aniston in season 3 of — back in December 2020, he admitted that, while he has fond memories of he never wants to return to the show for a reboot or revival.«I'm of the belief that when a story's told, it's probably done being told,» he shared.
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