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Express Tribune
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
New George RR Martin adaptation hits theatres
The film adaptation of American author George RR Martin's short story, In the Lost Lands, hit US theatres this Friday. Much like Martin's renowned novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the popular television series Game of Thrones, In the Lost Lands is an epic fantasy film that follows the quest of a sorceress named Gray Alys. Speaking to GamesRadar+ on Wednesday, star Milla Jovovich and Paul WS Anderson revealed that they already have ideas to take the story further. "I would love to delve more into Gray Alys, and Paul and I talk about it all the time," Jovovich said. "We've talked so much about her origins, and where she came from, and what the curse is, and how she got it. I mean, there are so many questions." The author seems to be in favour of the venture, too. "I know George would as well, because his original idea was to write a series of Gray Alys stories. So touch wood, this might be the impetus for him to do that," Anderson added. The film also stars Dave Bautista as the drifter Boyce. "We want to stay true to the roots of the story, but also start world-building and making it bigger. So hopefully we'll have the opportunity to do that in the future," Bautista said in an interview with Tyler Treese. "I've just been told that George RR Martin was extremely happy with the film, so that's really great to hear. The pressure's on since he's been so successful and there's such a high standard to live up to," he added. Martin, who has yet to publish A Song of Ice and Fire's sixth instalment The Winds of Winter, critiqued spin-off show House of the Dragon over creative choices. "When Ryan Condal first told me what he meant to do, ages ago (back in 2022, maybe) I argued against it," he wrote in a blog post in September.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: March 5, 2025
Atlanta - "In The Lost Lands": Superstar wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista says he's channeling his "inner Clint Eastwood" in the new epic fantasy "In the Lost Lands," opening in theaters on Friday. Directed by "Resident Evil" filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson and based on a short story by author George R.R. Martin (whose books inspired the hit show "Game of Thrones"), "In the Lost Lands" tells the story of witch Gray Alys (played by "The Fifth Element" star Milla Jovovich), who's forced to journey through a dark and dangerous landscape alongside Bautista's sharpshooting drifter. Says Anderson of the film's obvious Western influence, "When I read 'In The Lost Lands,' it was two things. One, it was an adult fairy tale; it's got a story that tells you, 'Be careful what you wish for.' But then, also, I felt that the story really followed a lot of tropes of the Western." Adds Bautista, "When I started reading [the character] Boyce, I was like, 'He's a cowboy; this is a Western.' That was the way I approached it. That was the way I thought of the whole film, you know? He's a gunslinger." For Jovovich, meanwhile, the key to finding Gray Alys was less Old West and more Ancient Greece. "I've always been a huge fan of mythology," says the actress. "And, for me, Gray Alys really represented a mythological creature come to life. "In the Lost Lands" opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, March 7 from Vertical Entertainment; to hear more from the film's director and stars, click the video player in this article. Jennifer Coolidge stars in the dark comedy "Riff Raff": Fresh off a pair of Emmy wins for her scene-stealing work in the HBO Original Series "The White Lotus," Jennifer Coolidge returns in another ensemble project filled with twisted relationships and uncovered family secrets. Coolidge stars in the dark comedy "Riff Raff" from Roadside Attractions, alongside a powerhouse cast including Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Pete Davidson, and Bill Murray. Coolidge plays Ruth, the foul-mouthed ex-wife of an ex-criminal (Harris) — and while most of her lines are outrageous (and unrepeatable on a news website), the actress says audiences aren't even hearing the worst of it! "There was a very, very filthy line in this movie," says Coolidge. "It was such a funny moment, but incredibly crude. And I was like, 'Oh, are we going to do it?' And I don't know how they decided, or did I decide I couldn't do it, whatever…but now I have regrets. Because it really crossed the line, and I think we should have maybe left it in. But, you know, it was filthy. Filthy." "Riff Raff" is playing in theaters nationwide now. Author Lawrence Cappello discusses his book "On Privacy": Most of us have seen news reports about workplace surveillance, cyberstalking, ransomware attacks, and facial recognition and ignore them willfully, but know deep down that our privacy is disappearing in the face of wondrous technological marvels. It is never too late to protect your own privacy, even for those who don't want to live off the grid without cell phones or internet access. Casting Call with Tess Hammock: There are films and TV shows that are looking for extras and leads. There are also career opportunities with big brands. Tess Hammock has all the information. Kelli Ferrell, the new cast member of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," gives a preview of the upcoming season: Ferrell grew up with a passion for both food and fashion. She moved to Atlanta in 2013 to pursue a degree and career in fashion merchandising and design, but went on to create Nana's Chicken & Waffles in 2016 (after manifesting it on her vision board). Kelli will get candid about family, her divorce, business and more on the new season of the popular Bravo show. Tune in this Sunday at 8 on Bravo. Eggless brunch with Lazy Dog Restaurant: Chef Daryl Webb from the Peachtree Corners location stopped by the Good Day kitchen to make his Mountain Berry Pancakes. To find their hours of operations and their menu, click here.
Reuters
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
'In the Lost Lands' shows George R.R. Martin's fantastical future
LOS ANGELES, March 5 (Reuters) - English director Paul W.S. Anderson believes that fans of writer George R.R. Martin's 'Game of Thrones' and 'House of the Dragon' will have their hunger for more fantasy stories satisfied with the film 'In the Lost Lands.' 'In the Lost Lands,' which arrives in theaters on Friday and is distributed by Vertical, is a movie based on a dark fantasy short story of the same name by Martin. "The story has the elements that people are familiar with from George's work, which they love, the twisted characters, the intrigue, the dark setting, the monsters,' the 'Resident Evil' director told Reuters. 'But then it's a brand-new landscape, and it's a world they've never seen before. So, it's got all the content, but it's not Westeros. It's something very cinematic. We really tried to build something for the cinema rather than television,' he added. 'In the Lost Lands' stars Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista, navigating a tale that is quite different from the dragons and power grabs within the fictional continent of Westeros from the 'Game of Thrones' universe. The film follows Bautista's cowboy-esque drifter Boyce, who wanders the post-apocalyptic landscape of humanity's future. His path crosses with a mystical witch named Gray Alys, played by Jovovich, who is very powerful but unable to turn down people's requests. A journey begins when a queen sends Gray Alys to the 'Lost Lands' to grant her the magical power of transforming into a werewolf. Together, Gray Alys and Boyce are caught in a political situation and are pursued by the religious arm of the kingdom who want to overthrow the queen. In addition to his lead acting role, Bautista served as a producer for the film after regularly not having enough creative input in his other Hollywood roles. "Because I care about what I'm doing, I care about the projects I'm involved with, I just want to have some say so, and so, that comes with being a producer,' the former wrestler told Reuters.
