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15-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Chiara Mastroianni, Denis Podalydès, Guslagie Malanda & Jasmine Trinca Among Cast For International Co-Pro ‘Jealous White Men'; Magnify Launches Sales At Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Chiara Mastroianni (Marcello Mio), Denis Podalydès (Sorry Angel), Guslagie Malanda (Dossier 137), Jasmine Trinca (La Storia), Cleo Diára (I Only Rest In The Storm), Isabél Zuaa (The Secret Agent), and Agustina Muñoz (Ariel) are set to lead feature Jealous White Men, which Magnify is launching for the Cannes market. Filming is set to begin later this year in Galápagos, Portugal, Brazil, and Italy on director Ivan Granovsky's adventure-tragicomedy. The film is co-written by Granovsky and Mariana Ricardo (Grand Tour). Cinematography is by Simone D'Arcangelo (The Settlers). Additional casting is in process. More from Deadline 'Sound Of Falling' Filmmaker Mascha Schilinski On Origins Of Her Generational-Trauma Epic - Cannes Two-Time Palme D'Or Winner Ken Loach Shares Open Letter Remembering Palestinian Journalist Fatima Hassouna & Calls For An End To The Violence In Gaza Viaplay Content Distribution Taking Financial Drama 'Golden Boys' From 'Quicksand' Maker FLX & Film i Väst To Market The synopsis reads: 'Jealous White Men is a wild, tragicomic adventure that satirizes history through dueling narratives by Jules Verne and his wife Honorine, each recounting young Charles Darwin's journey to the Galápagos — a voyage teeming with pirates, pink iguanas, and a riotous mix of chaos, discovery, and revolt.' Magnify is handling global and U.S. sales rights (excluding France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Brazil). The producing team includes Agustina Costa Varsi of Ambar Film Company (Italy), Tommaso Bertani of Ring Film (Italy), David Hurst of Dublin Films (France), Karen Castanho of Biônica Filmes (Brazil), Luis Urbano of O som e a fúria (Portugal), Iván Eibuszyc of Frutacine (Argentina), Christoph Friedel of Pandora (Germany), and Stefano Centini of Volos Films (Taiwan). With the participation of ZDF/Arte. Argentinian director, producer, and curator Granovsky has produced films by Matias Piñeiro and Mauro Andrizzi, among others. He founded and directed the Mar del Plata Co-Production Meetings (LoboLab) from 2015 to 2017 and ran the CATAPULTA lab at FICUNAM from 2019 to 2023 in Mexico City. His directorial debut, The Territories, premiered at Rotterdam in 2017 and went on to screen at more than 25 festivals, prior to being released by MUBI for Ibero America. 'I'm obsessed with white megalomaniacs from the past and present. Their mix of epic ambition and childish restlessness fascinates me,' said filmmaker Granovsky. 'Comedy comes alive through these ever-transforming, glory-hungry characters: too much monumental energy for one single body, too much story for one.' 'We are thrilled to be working with this exciting team on Jealous White Men — a wild, funny, and bold adventure that flips historical narratives on their head,' added Austin Kennedy, Director of Sales at Magnify. 'Led by an exceptional cast, the film is a fresh take on the period genre, filled with striking visuals, epic scenery, and a sharp sense of humor.' Denis Podalydès is represented by Jean-François Gabard at Zelig. Chiara Mastroianni is represented by Gregory Weill at Adéquat. Guslagie Malanda is represented by Frédérique Moidon at Artmedia. Jasmine Trinca is represented by Jean-Paul Bosco at IPC International. Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Neuwirth aka Conchita Wurst, the 2014 Eurovision Winner, Joins Isabelle Huppert in Vampire Movie ‘The Blood Countess' (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Neuwirth aka Conchita Wurst, the bold Austrian bearded diva who won the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, will make her acting debut in a twisted vampire mystery, 'The Blood Countess,' starring opposite Isabelle Huppert. Magnify handles global and U.S. sales rights (excluding Austria, Ex-Yugoslavia, Germany, and Luxembourg) on the hot title and has unveiled a striking first-look image (pictured) from the film ahead of the Cannes film market where Austin Kennedy, head of global sales, and Phoebe Liebling, manager of global sales, will be pursuing deals. More from Variety ADVERTISEMENT Directed by renowned German New Wave filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, 'The Blood Countess' draws inspiration from the life and legend of Countess Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman which is played by Huppert. The screenplay was penned by Ottinger and Elfriede Jelinek, the Nobel Prize in Literature winner and acclaimed author of 'The Piano Teacher.' The film is currently in post-production. The cast is completed by Birgit Minichmayr ('Daughters'), Lars Eidinger ('Dying,' 'Personal Shopper'), Thomas Schubert ('Afire') and André Jung ('The Forger'). Huppert plays the Countess Elizabeth Báthory (aka 'The Blood Countess'), as she awakens from her long beauty sleep and emerges from the underworld. 'She and her devoted maid (Birgit Minichmayr) embark on a baroque quest through Vienna to recover the red elixir of life. The book, if found and read by the vampire's enemies, threatens their vampire realm. Hot on their heels are a vegetarian nephew (Thomas Schubert), his psychotherapist (Lars Eidinger), two vampirologists, a police inspector, and more lively characters in this twisted and humorous vampire tale,' the synopsis reads. Producers are Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu ('Ingeborg Bachmann' – Journey into the desert') of Amour Fou Vienna, Bady Minck ('Hinterland') of Amour Fou Luxembourg, and Bettina Brokemper of Heimatfilm (exec producer on 'The Devil's Bath'). The key crew is lead by cinematographer Martin Gschlacht who notably worked on 'The Devil's Bath' which won the Silver Bear at the Berlinale last year; costume designer Jorge Jara ('Freak Orlando') and production designer Christina Schaffer ('The Girl With a Pearl Earring'). ADVERTISEMENT Ottinger, whose best known films include 'Madame X – An Absolute Ruler,' 'Ticket of No Return' and 'Freak Orlando,' said 'This is the right time for the Blood Countess to wake up from her deep sleep and savor the present' because 'The world is upside down and events are repeating themselves in an eerie way.' Magnify's slate also includes Gastón Solnicki's 'The Souffleur' starring Willem Dafoe; 'Filipiñana,' a first-time feature by Rafael Manuel (with Film4); Berlin Generation winner 'The Botanist' directed by newcomer Jing Yi. Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Willem Dafoe to Star in Dark Comedy ‘The Souffleur' From Rising Helmer Gastón Solnicki; Magnify Boards for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Willem Dafoe has signed on to star in 'The Souffleur,' an English-language dark comedy directed by rising Argentinian director Gastón Solnicki. Magnify has boarded worldwide sales (excluding Austria) ahead of the Cannes Film Market. Variety has been given exclusive access to a first-look image for the film (below), which is currently in post-production. 'The Souffleur' sees Dafoe playing the tenured hotelier of Vienna's InterContinental Hotel. Upon learning that his cherished hotel is about to be sold to an Argentine developer who plans to demolish and reconstruct the landmark completely, he wages a personal vendetta against the new owner. 'Spiraling into absurd paranoia, his profound unraveling begins to manifest in his surroundings — the hotel pipes become blocked, the clocks go haywire and his trademark soufflés refuse to rise,' reads the synopsis. The movie shot on location in Vienna at the InterContinental Hotel. More from Variety Willem Dafoe in 'The Souffleur.' Dafoe stars alongside Solnicki, newcomer Lilly Senn, Stephanie Argerich and Claus Philipp. The strong key crew includes Rui Poças, the cinematographer of Miguel Gomes' 'Grand Tour,' which played at Cannes last year and won the best director award. An Austrian production, 'The Souffleur' is produced by Gabriele Kranzelbinder and Paolo Calamita ('Museum Hours') for the Vienna-based Little Magnet Films and KGP Filmproduktion, Eugenio Fernández Abril for Primo ('Peter Hujar's Day') and Solnicki for Filmy Wiktora. ''The Souffleur' is an inventive and entertaining film featuring a lively cast of characters led by Willem Dafoe, who plays the souffleur himself,' said Austin Kennedy, Magnify's head of sales. 'The story blends humor with timely themes of social and class structure, change and modernity, resulting in a wholly original work that is both charming and delightfully comedic. This marks Solnicki's most ambitious film to date, a richly layered work that pushes his storytelling into bold new territory.' Solnicki's first narrative feature, 'Kékszakállú,' premiered in Horizons at the Venice Film Festival, where it was awarded the FIPRESCI prize for best film. Centered on the coming-of-age of a group of female teenagers in Argentina not knowing what to do with their future, the film was praised by Variety's Scott Tobias as a 'rapturous experimental narrative' that showcased the director's 'uncommon talent.' Solnicki's second feature, 'Introduzione all'Oscuro,' also world premiered in Venice out of competition, and his last film, 'A Little Love Package,' premiered at the Berlinale in Encounters. His films have also been shown at festivals including New York, Rotterdam, Viennale, Toronto, Vancouver, Karlovy Vary and Jeonju. He has been invited to be in the official juries at Venice, Karlovy Vary and Wroclaw. Speaking to Variety ahead of the Venice Gap-Financing Market last summer, where he first presented 'The Souffleur,' Solnicki explained how the idea for the film stemmed from a 'curious, failed experience' at a restaurant in Buenos Aires, when a soufflé was 'forced on me in a very sad fashion.' The director — who studied cooking in his youth and was trained in what he describes as a 'very military French tradition' — struggled to hide his disappointment with the iconic baked dish. 'It's not something that you just follow a recipe, and it happens,' he said. 'It's really an act of love and an act of faith.' 'The Souffleur,' which draws on elements of surrealism and comedy influenced by the works of Luis Buñuel, finds Solnicki playing with ideas of literal collapse — 'of a building that is about to be [demolished] and a dessert that is no longer [able to rise]' — alongside one man's unraveling, as embodied by Dafoe. Solnicki described working with the actor as 'one of the most creatively defying and collaborative experiences of my career,' adding: 'Willem and I dragged each other to the mud. We thrived after a fertile wrestle — our worlds complemented each other in unexpected and exciting ways. Together we crafted a film that feels both personal and profoundly alive.' Dafoe is repped by WME and Circle Management + Production. He is in production on Jennifer Peedom's 'Tenzing' and recently wrapped production on Kent Jones' 'Late Fame.' He's also currently serving as the artistic director of the theater department at La Biennale di Venezia, which includes overseeing its 53rd Theater Festival. Upcoming projects include Nadia Latif's 'Man in My Basement,' Miguel Angel Jimenéz's 'The Birthday Party' and Patricia Arquette's 'Gonzo Girl.' Magnify's strong lineup also includes Ulrike Ottinger's 'The Blood Countess,' starring Isabelle Huppert; 'Filipinana,' a first-time feature by Rafael Manuel and crafted in partnership with Film4; and Berlin Generation winner 'The Botanist,' directed by newcomer Jing Yi. Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Business Upturn
21-04-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Best Pump Pre-Workouts: Most Effective Supplements In 2025
Dallas, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you're curious about the best pump pre-workouts out there, you're looking in the right place. The world of supplements can be confusing and a little daunting at times, and if you're staring at ingredient lists and feeling overwhelmed, you aren't alone. That's why we've put together our favorite pump pre-workouts that will improve blood flow and vascularity so you know what to look for! We've also collected up some top tips that will help you understand how to get the most out of your workout and ensure you're performing at the top of your game all the time. Best Pump Pre-Workouts of 2025 Overview: We've broken them down into categories to make it easier for you to find precisely what you need, since there are a lot of pump pre-workouts out there. Below, you'll find our top choices. Check out our top picks so you can get the right product for each step of your workout! Best Pump Pre-Workout Overall: Pump Serum >> CLICK HERE TO SHOP PUMP SERUM < > CLICK HERE TO SHOP MAGNIFY < > CLICK HERE TO SHOP LIQUID GLYCEROL < > CLICK HERE TO SHOP FORMULA XII << Lastly, we have Formula XII, the best carbohydrate-based pump pre-workout. It's different than the other options on our list, as it provides your body fast-acting carbohydrates to help you unlock crazy pumps. You take it before or during your workout, and what you're going to notice is that it's going to help energize your muscles. It's going to get absorbed quickly by your body, meaning you'll also get a better pump in the process. It's definitely not your typical pump product, but it's one that deserves a spot on our list. With clinically-proven compounds such as Cluster Dextrin, Dextrose, and Taurine, it's going to help you perform optimally. It's also great for boosting your recovery, meaning that you can work out again sooner, which gives you a much faster way to meet your gym goals. Formula XII has a price tag of $49,95 for 40 servings. Not the cheapest around, but the massive list of ingredients at high doses makes it more than worth it. The Benefits Of a Pump Pre-Workout Quite a few benefits are associated with pump pre-workouts, and understanding what you are likely to be getting is key. We've explained each below. Enhanced Blood Flow and Nutrient Delivery One of the major benefits that most people are looking for in their pump pre-workout is improved blood flow and nutrient delivery. Let's start with the former! Your body can't function well if your blood flow is restricted. Your muscles won't receive the fuel they need to exercise, and they'll also lack oxygen, which can lead to cramps and weakness. They need more blood to work, and you can enhance this with pump supplements. Furthermore, it can be hard to focus if you're not getting all the oxygen you need, and that makes it a lot tougher to stick it out through a workout. By boosting your blood flow, you may help your brain work better, improving your ability to reach your goals. Nutrient delivery is also a key element of blood flow. Carbohydrates being converted into glycogen is what gives your muscles the energy to move, so you need to make sure this is happening, or you won't be able to sustain your workout for long. Again, this is something many pump supplements enhance, ensuring you can go the distance. Other essential nutrients and hormones being delivered will also help with both performance and recovery. Improved Muscle Endurance and Performance As hinted at above, you can improve your endurance by taking pump pre-workouts, because your muscles will have the blood they need and access to the nutrients required for continued exercise. When you start working out, they'll already have some nutrients, but they're relying on your blood to bring more – which means this really is key for powering through those intense workouts. It can be frustrating to find yourself running out of steam halfway through a session, but taking a pump supplement before you exercise, or even using an intra-workout supplement like we mentioned above, can let you undertake more intense workouts. This might let you fast-track your fitness journey! Increased Muscle Fullness and Vascularity Another benefit of increased blood flow is the muscle fullness and vascularity that you're likely to enjoy, and which many people are looking for in their workouts. This is actually where pump supplements get their name from! The idea is that they 'pump' blood into your muscles, creating a feeling of tightness and fullness that many people enjoy. It can be a great reward for working out and helps you feel like you're seeing the benefits. It's important to note that the fullness will go away after the workout, but if you're exercising consistently, you'll see gradual muscle growth, making your muscles appear much more defined and full even when you're not exercising. Faster Recovery and Reduced Muscle Fatigue Next, a huge advantage of pump pre-workouts is that they can combat fatigue and soreness after a big workout. Often, exercising is frustrating because our bodies don't move as fast or as much as our brains would like them to. That means you're likely to be struggling with soreness after a workout, which can lead to a longer period before you're able to work out again. Pump pre-workouts are often designed to combat that soreness, letting you bounce back faster. They give your muscles the nutrients they need for quick healing and can even prevent muscle tears. The combination means recovery periods are shorter, leading to more exercise! What We Look For In The Best Pump Pre-Workouts Quite a lot goes into selecting the best pump pre-workouts, and we chose our top picks with care based on a few different factors. Those included the following. Good Quality Ingredients First up, ingredients. We're consuming pump pre-workouts, so we want to make sure we're happy with the quality of the ingredients, and this is where we put our initial focus. It's important to choose pump supplements that offer only ingredients that are going to be beneficial, rather than ones that are packed with fillers, flavors, etc. Optimal Dosages We looked for supplements that make it clear what the optimal doses are, so you know exactly how much to take. Many supplements are vague about amounts, but the three we have picked above all tell you the maximum suggested amount. You can, of course, opt for lower quantities and see if you still enjoy the same benefits, but you'll be operating with clear information and a good understanding of what you should and shouldn't be taking. Great Value Nobody wants to spend a fortune getting fit, so we selected pump supplements that we think offer good value for money. The Pump Serum, for example, contains 40 servings for $54.95, which means you're getting 800g of product. That's not bad at all, especially if you opt for 1 scoop rather than 2; it will last you for over a month of intense workouts, even if you exercise every day. All these supplements are reasonably priced, and we prioritize this when making our selections. Positive Reviews Of course, reviews are one of the biggest deciding factors in any product. How many people liked it? Who found it useful from the word 'go'? What problems were there, and were they easy to resolve? These are all things we considered when making our selections. All three of these products have great reviews, with most users noticing an immediate improvement on their first time taking them. Flavors were complimented and the vascularity aspect was particularly lauded, so these are certainly 'doing the job' as it were. Additional Tips to Get a Good Pump So, what else can you do to get a good pump, besides taking these supplements? We know it can be frustrating if you're not seeing the results you expect, so as well as the supplement advice, we've put together a list of our top tips for you to check out! Adjust Your Rep Ranges One of the best ways you can improve your pump is to adjust the rep ranges you're doing and add a bit of flexibility to your workout routine. Reps are critical to stimulating your muscle fibers and central nervous system, but you've got to use them in different ways to get good results. For example, low-range reps will target the central nervous system adaptations – we're talking in the 1-6 range here. Higher rep ranges, between 12 and 20, will generally be more focused on sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which is what will ultimately give you fuller, bigger muscles. Of course, the two feed into each other, but that should give you a sense of it. However, you shouldn't just stay in one rep range, or you'll find that you plateau. A lot of newbies discover that after 3-6 months of training, they just don't seem to get more reps in with the same rate. It's really frustrating not to be making progress, so you've got to switch it up. Phase through different ranges and cycle through programs, making sure you're constantly working on different areas to keep building your body. You will see a difference! Experiment With Supersets and Drop Sets A drop set involves using lighter weights to perform a set immediately after you've finished a heavy set. A superset is performing two different exercises back to back, often without resting much or at all between the two. Both of these can be used to boost your workouts and give you a better pump. It might feel counter-intuitive to change your exercise, rather than just slogging through with a really intense workout using the heavy weights. However, incorporating supersets and drop sets in your exercise routine can actually boost the intensity and give you better gains. Some studies have shown that drop sets can actually improve your muscle growth, although that doesn't necessarily translate to increased strength. There are some other problems associated with using them exclusively, but if you incorporate them into your overall workout, you might see some additional gains. The research on this is still pretty limited overall, so it's worth experimenting and seeing how it goes. Test whether you see greater gains after working out with drop sets and supersets, and start incorporating them into your general routine if you do. If nothing else, mixing it up can help you stay motivated and give you greater enthusiasm for training! Make Sure You Are Hydrated We always hear about hydration being important for exercise, but this cannot be overstated when it comes to getting a good pump. For starters, think about it: you're trying to fill your muscles out and make them plump and full. You also want your blood to flow well. How can you do those two things? Hydrate to the max! You should drink at least 2-3 cups of water in the hours before and during your workout, and make sure you stay hydrated afterward too. Drinking plenty has lots of advantages when you're exercising, but it's one of the most effective ways to give yourself that 'pumped' feeling that so many people are looking for in their gym sessions. If you find it hard to drink regularly, try buying a water bottle with hydration reminders on it, or set alarms on your phone. This will make it easier to ensure you're fully hydrated before you start, which will go a long way to creating the 'full' feeling you're after! What Not to Do if You Want a Good Pump And what about the 'don't's of getting a good pump? It's all very well knowing what you should do, but what are the key pitfalls that you should avoid? Not knowing these can destroy a good workout, so make sure you skim through them so you can avoid each and maximize your chances of success. Avoid Too Much Caffeine You might be surprised by this one, given that caffeine is an ingredient in many pre-workouts, although not the ones we chose. Caffeine is good for helping you feel energized and motivated, which is why we use it (not just in the gym, either). It can be really helpful, and that's why many supplements utilize it. However, it has some drawbacks that you should be aware of. It's tricky to get the right amount of caffeine for many of us, because individuals' sensitivity levels vary a lot. Some people can drink a lot of caffeine with very little effect, while others can barely tolerate any. That means you've got to make sure you don't consume too much, or you might experience some adverse effects. Firstly, it can make you feel jittery. While an energy boost is great for exercising, jittery sensations are not. They'll make it hard to focus on your goals, meaning that sustaining a workout becomes very challenging. Caffeine can also increase your heart rate, which may not be conducive to exercise, and it is a diuretic. That means you'll need to urinate more, and in turn, that will leave you less hydrated, making it harder to achieve the 'pump' feeling you're looking for. As long as you're taking caffeine in the right amount, it can benefit you, but if you're sensitive to it, you might prefer to skip the coffee and avoid any stimulant-based pre-workout supplements! Don't Overconsume Fat Before a Workout Eating before you exercise can give you the fuel you need to sustain a long workout, but knowing what to eat is key. High-fat meals are often not a good idea if you want to make the most of your exercise. The reason for this is that your body will take a lot longer to digest fat than other sources of fuel, and that means some of your energy will be going into that, rather than exercising your muscles. You also won't have ready energy in the form of digested food available, meaning your muscles will run out of fuel. Furthermore, having a stomach full of fatty food when you're trying to exercise can lead to discomfort, nausea, and other problems. All in all, it's best avoided! Avoid Heavy, Low-Rep Sets In many cases, doing lots of heavy, low-rep sets will not work well for you. You'll build your muscles' strength, but they'll fatigue more quickly, which makes it difficult to get through a workout and hit that truly 'pumped' feeling that we're looking for here. If you want to give your muscles more endurance, lighter, high-rep sets can be beneficial. This approach will promote oxidative energy pathways, improving your aerobic ability and potentially increasing the blood flow to your muscles. That increased blood flow will help your muscles fill out and provide the tightness that you're trying to achieve. Overall, therefore, light, high-rep sets are more likely to help you meet your fitness goals! Conclusion Hopefully, you've found our top selection of the best pump pre-workouts for blood flow and vascularity useful, as well as our explanations about how they work, and our tips on how you can improve your pump alongside supplementing! Lots of people out there are looking for great ways to bump up their effectiveness and give their muscles that tight, full feeling – with any luck, you're a step closer than before. Check out the supplements above and use our tips to elevate your next workout. You'll find yourself less sore, more focused, and better able to continue through a challenging set than you'd have thought possible! Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
