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Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Live-action Elden Ring film in works, directed by Alex Garland
A24 Films and Bandai Namco Entertainment will work with Ex Machina director Alex Garland on a live-action film based on the fantasy role-playing game Elden Ring. Garland, who also wrote the novel The Beach, will write and direct the film, the companies said in a release on May 23. George R R Martin, author of the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire that inspired the game, will be among the movie's producers, they said. No release date was announced. FromSoftware's Elden Ring, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, is set in a dark world full of dungeons, undead monsters and spells. It's shipped more than 30 million units. A version of the game is set for release for Nintendo's Switch 2 this year, while a spinoff title, Elden Ring Nightreign, is slated for release on May 30. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Bloomberg
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Live Action ‘Elden Ring' Film in Works, Directed by Alex Garland
A24 Films and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. will work with Ex Machina director Alex Garland on a live-action film based on the fantasy role-playing game Elden Ring. Garland, who also wrote the novel The Beach, will write and direct the film, the companies said in a release Friday. George R. R. Martin, author of the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire that inspired the game, will be among the movie's producers, they said. No release date was announced.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dogwoof Boards A24 and Sandbox-Produced Double Sundance Award Winner ‘André Is an Idiot' (EXCLUSIVE)
Dogwoof has acquired international sales rights to 'André Is an Idiot,' directed by debut filmmaker Tony Benna. The film premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, where it won both the Audience Award and the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award in the U.S. Documentary Competition. Dogwoof will present the film to buyers at Cannes, with a market screening planned for May 15. Submarine Entertainment is handling North American rights. More from Variety Fatih Akin's 'Amrum' Debuts Teaser Ahead of World Premiere in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) Shia LaBeouf Doc, Quentin Tarantino Talk, David Lynch Tribute and Mariska Hargitay Directorial Debut on Cannes Classics Lineup John Rhys-Davies to Star in Horror Creature Feature 'Bone Keeper,' With REinvent Handling World Sales (EXCLUSIVE) When André, a brilliant idiot, learns he is dying from a disease that could have been detected with a colonoscopy, he decides to document his final journey. An iconoclastic ad man, he defied convention throughout his life. True to form, André approaches mortality with his trademark humor and curiosity, determined to learn how to die both happily and ridiculously. In a unique collaboration with Benna, André's stories and musings are brought to life through imaginative stop-motion animation, capturing his distinctive approach to life's challenges and joys. The film is a celebration of resilience, inappropriate humor, and the beauty of fully embracing the human experience – even at its end. 'André Is an Idiot' is produced by A24 Films, Sandbox Films and Safehouse Pictures. The film marks Dogwoof's second collaboration with A24 Films, following 2024's Sundance title 'Look Into My Eyes,' and its fifth with Sandbox Films, after Werner Herzog's 'Fireball,' David France's 'How to Survive a Pandemic,' the Oscar-nominated 'Fire of Love,' and Sundance award-winner 'Nocturnes.' Dogwoof's head of sales Cleo Veger said: 'We're excited to be working with A24 and Sandbox Films on the bold, unexpected, hilarious and quietly heartbreaking 'André Is an Idiot.' The film is one of the most surprising and unforgettable documentaries we have seen, audiences will fall in love with André and his inspirational approach to living and dying.' The producers are André Ricciardi, Tory Tunnell, Joshua Altman, Stelio Kitrilakis and Ben Cotner. It is executive produced by Jessica Harrop, Nicole Stott, Emily Osborne, Marissa Torres Ericson, Joby Harold, Lee Einhorn and Greg Boustead. Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iraq veteran brings raw reality of battle to big screen with 'Warfare'
A former Navy SEAL is turning his battlefield experience into cinema with a new film from A24 Films. "Warfare" embeds the audience in a real-time depiction of modern combat in Iraq, based on the experiences of a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon. Co-writer and co-director Ray Mendoza says the goal was to create a more accurate portrayal of modern warfare after his experience, something he believes is often missing in Hollywood. "A lot of the time, it's [war] portrayed just inaccurately," Mendoza told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday. Retired Army Captain Dedicates His Medal Of Honor Award To Fellow Soldiers In Afghanistan "We used this as a voice sometimes. A lot of times, movies can become very influential or used as a reference to maybe speak to a family member or a loved one. And just to pay respect to what we actually do. It takes a lot of hard training … and this is a small kind of gift to that." Read On The Fox News App A24 describes "Warfare" as a "visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it." Mendoza, who served 16 years as a Navy SEAL, says the film was initially inspired by one of his teammates, Elliott Miller, who couldn't remember parts of a key mission. What began as an attempt to help a friend remember became a deeper journey for the filmmaker. "Its initial intent was for Elliott Miller, played by Cosmo Jarvis, because he doesn't remember," said Mendoza, who added that it also became a way for him and others to come to terms with the ordeal of war. "War is not so black and white sometimes. There's some gray areas and quick decisions that need to be made in these circumstances, and some are not so easy, and some we live with for a very long time." Wwii Vet Turning 104 Invites 'Favorite President' Trump To Celebration, And Discusses His Secret For Long Life He hopes the film resonates with other veterans who often feel disconnected from traditional war movies made by those who haven't lived the experience. One of Mendoza's key creative choices was to film combat scenes in real-time to reflect the actual pace and feeling of battle. "It's the tempo, it's the flow. Anybody who's been in combat, you understand that rhythm, the ebbs and flows, and the concurrent things that are happening," he said. "Multiple people are doing multiple things at once. That's one of the things I wanted to convey in the film. Just how we can walk and chew bubblegum at the same time." Beyond telling their story, Mendoza hopes the film prompts viewers to think more critically about how the U.S. supports its veterans. "When people say, 'Thank you for your service,' do they really know what you're thanking them for?" he asked. "This is an honest, truthful recreation of what that is. This is, I think, a tee-up for that follow-on discussion. Are we doing what's required and necessary to help veterans? We should really take another look at it … We need to be held accountable for that stuff." Mendoza emphasized that "Warfare" isn't meant to glorify combat, but to provide potential future service members with a clearer picture of what military life actually entails. "I just wanted an honest depiction of that, so you can make a more educated decision on whether you want to serve," he said. Despite the trauma and challenges, Mendoza says the military shaped who he is today. "Serving is a great choice," he said. "That's where I became a man." "Warfare" opens in theaters Friday, April article source: Iraq veteran brings raw reality of battle to big screen with 'Warfare'
Fox News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Iraq veteran brings raw reality of battle to big screen with 'Warfare'
A former Navy SEAL is turning his battlefield experience into cinema with a new film from A24 Films. "Warfare" embeds the audience in a real-time depiction of modern combat in Iraq, based on the experiences of a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon. Co-writer and co-director Ray Mendoza says the goal was to create a more accurate portrayal of modern warfare after his experience, something he believes is often missing in Hollywood. "A lot of the time, it's [war] portrayed just inaccurately," Mendoza told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday. "We used this as a voice sometimes. A lot of times, movies can become very influential or used as a reference to maybe speak to a family member or a loved one. And just to pay respect to what we actually do. It takes a lot of hard training … and this is a small kind of gift to that." A24 describes "Warfare" as a "visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it." Mendoza, who served 16 years as a Navy SEAL, says the film was initially inspired by one of his teammates, Elliott Miller, who couldn't remember parts of a key mission. What began as an attempt to help a friend remember became a deeper journey for the filmmaker. "Its initial intent was for Elliott Miller, played by Cosmo Jarvis, because he doesn't remember," said Mendoza, who added that it also became a way for him and others to come to terms with the ordeal of war. "War is not so black and white sometimes. There's some gray areas and quick decisions that need to be made in these circumstances, and some are not so easy, and some we live with for a very long time." He hopes the film resonates with other veterans who often feel disconnected from traditional war movies made by those who haven't lived the experience. One of Mendoza's key creative choices was to film combat scenes in real-time to reflect the actual pace and feeling of battle. "It's the tempo, it's the flow. Anybody who's been in combat, you understand that rhythm, the ebbs and flows, and the concurrent things that are happening," he said. "Multiple people are doing multiple things at once. That's one of the things I wanted to convey in the film. Just how we can walk and chew bubblegum at the same time." Beyond telling their story, Mendoza hopes the film prompts viewers to think more critically about how the U.S. supports its veterans. "When people say, 'Thank you for your service,' do they really know what you're thanking them for?" he asked. "This is an honest, truthful recreation of what that is. This is, I think, a tee-up for that follow-on discussion. Are we doing what's required and necessary to help veterans? We should really take another look at it … We need to be held accountable for that stuff." Mendoza emphasized that "Warfare" isn't meant to glorify combat, but to provide potential future service members with a clearer picture of what military life actually entails. "I just wanted an honest depiction of that, so you can make a more educated decision on whether you want to serve," he said. Despite the trauma and challenges, Mendoza says the military shaped who he is today. "Serving is a great choice," he said. "That's where I became a man." "Warfare" opens in theaters Friday, April 11.
