Monday, June 30, 2025

Alien: Earth 2025

 is an upcoming American science fiction horror television series created by Noah Hawley, based on the Alien franchise. It serves as a prequel and is set two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien.It stars Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis and Adarsh Gourav.When a space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's biggest threat.In February 2019, Bloody Disgusting reported that two Alien television series were in development, one animated – Alien: Isolation – and one live-action, from Ridley Scott for the network FX on Hulu.In December 2020, as part of Disney's Investor Day presentation, the latter television series project was officially announced to be in development for the network, with Noah Hawley as showrunner and Scott as executive producer, being set on Earth in the near future.On February 17, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the series is a prequel taking place before the events of Alien [1979].Hawley himself confirmed that the series will be tied more into the style and mythology of the original 1979 film rather than the prequel films Prometheus [2012], and Alien: Covenant[2017].In April 2023, chairman of FX Productions John Landgraf stated that the series was in "active pre-production".In May 2023, Sydney Chandler was cast in the lead role,followed by Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav in July.Timothy Olyphant and David Rysdahl would be among those added to the cast in November 2023.Principal photography was scheduled to begin in March 2022, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production on the series began on July 19, 2023, in Thailand.Filming [without the American cast including Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, and David Rysdahl] was allowed to occur during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike due to the series' British cast working under an Equity contract. In late August, the production was halted due to the strike with most of the first episode completed. Filming resumed in April 2024, and wrapped in mid-July. Dana Gonzales, Bella Gonzales and Colin Watkinson serve as cinematographers.The series is scheduled to premiere on FX and FX on Hulu with the first two episodes on August 12, 2025. Subsequent episodes of the eight-episode season will be released weekly....

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Maalik (2025 film)

 # MAALIK #is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language gangster action thriller film directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani.The film starring Rajkummar Rao in the titular role, alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar and Medha Shankr.On 4 July 2024, reports indicated that filming would commence in September 2024, with locations set in Lucknow and Varanasi.To prepare for the physically demanding role, Rajkummar Rao reportedly started working on building a more muscular physique.The muhurat shot took place on 25 August 2024 in Pathakpur village.The film’s music is composed by Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.Vikram Dahiya was roped in to design the action sequences.Rajkummar Rao officially announced the film with sharing a poster on 31 August 2024, on his 40th Birthday.Rajkummar Rao stars in the title role, marking his second collaboration with director Pulkit after their 2017 historical drama Bose: Dead/Alive.Medha Shankr plays the female lead, while reports suggest Manushi Chhillar also has a lead role opposite Rao.Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee portrays Rao's mentor.The supporting cast includes Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire.Additionally, Huma Qureshi is said to make a special cameo appearance in a dance number.Principal photography for Maalik began in late August 2024.The film had a continuous three-month shooting schedule, covering Lucknow, Varanasi, and Unnao.The first schedule begun in late August on the outskirts of Lucknow, along the Lucknow-Kanpur highway, featuring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar.The film also shot at Lucknow University's Subhash Hostel on 25 September 2024.The two-month Lucknow schedule wrapped up in mid-November 2024.Some scenes were shot at the District Hospital in Unnao.The final leg of filming took place in Kanpur, concluding with the protagonist's wedding sequence on 14 November 2024. Rao also performed high-intensity action sequences, including weapon-based combat and Hand-to-hand combat.The film's songs are composed by Sachin-Jigar while lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The background score is composed by Ketan Sodha.The first single titled "Naamumkin" was released on 18 June 2025.The second single titled "Dil Thaam Ke" was released on 20 June 2025.#The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on 11 July 2025#...

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Rana Naidu

#RANA NAIDU# is an Indian Hindi-language action crime drama television series on Netflix directed by Karan Anshuman and Suparn Verma,Rana Naidu makes a living by fixing the messes left behind by his famous clients. He is known as the "fixer of the stars," and he takes his work very seriously.Rana struggles at home and his connection with his wife and two children is strained, despite the fact that he is skilled at fixing problems and assisting people in leading tension-free lives. The situation is made worse by the fact that his estranged father Naga Naidu is released from prison after serving 15 years for a crime he never committed. Naga wants to mend his broken relationship with Rana and his other two sons in order to become the father he failed to be when he had the chance as he gears up for vengeance.On 19 April 2023, the show was renewed for a second season.The series was officially announced on 21 September 2021 by Netflix media press release. commenced from October 2021.In September 2021, a short clip from the series was released from the Netflix Tudum event.The series official teaser was released in September 2022.The official released on February 15 2023.The series was officially wrapped up shooting in May 2022.The series is streaming on Netflix from March 10 2023 in both Hindi and Telugu languages...

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Frankenstein (2025 film)


An upcoming American gothic science fiction horror film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley,Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz. It is set to release on Netflix in November 2025.A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. February 12, 2024, in Toronto, and concluded on September 30.Additional filming took place at the Royal Mile in Edinburgh in September 2024.Del Toro stated that the movie will not be a horror movie, but an incredibly emotional story. Composer of the movie, Alexander Desplat, also said that.Guillermo's cinema is very lyrical, and my music is rather lyrical too. So I think the music of Frankenstein will be something very lyrical and emotional. I'm not trying to write horrific music.Frankenstein is scheduled to be released on Netflix in November 2025...

Alien: Earth 2025

 is an upcoming American science fiction horror television series created by Noah Hawley, based on the Alien franchise. It serves as a prequ...