China’s Bona Film Group , producer of such hits as The Battle At Lake Changjin , made its debut on the Shenzhen stock exchange on Thursday, with shares closing the day at RMB 7.24 ($1.07). This was a 44% increase from the initial public offering price of RMB 5.03 ($0.74) per share and put the market capitalization at just under RMB 10B ($1.47B), according to the South China Morning Post . The company raised RMB 1.38B ($203M) from the deal. Bona returned to the China exchange after exiting the Nasdaq and going private in 2016. It had previously become the first Chinese film studio to trade on the Nasdaq beginning in 2010. During the pandemic, Bona was behind China’s top-grossing movie ever, The Battle At Lake Changjin and its sequel, The Battle At Lake Changjin II (aka Water Gate Bridge ). Collectively, the patriotic films grossed RMB 9.83B ($1.45B at current rates) in China. In an interview posted to Bona’s website earlier this week, Chairman and … [Read more...] about China’s Bona Film Group Valued At $1.5B In Shenzhen Trading Debut
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Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Devorah Baum & Josh Appignanesi’s ‘Husband’
Married couple Devorah Baum and Josh Appignanesi co-direct and produce the confessional documentary Husband , world premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival . Baum is a successful author, academic and speaker; Appignanesi won rave reviews for his last film, Female Human Animal , after his debut, Song of Songs , won awards at London and Edinburgh. And yet, both these Brits are beset by neuroses, as this frank film shows — or possibly exaggerates: the press notes describe it as being “on the cusp between auto-fiction and documentary.” Framed as a follow-up to their 2016 documentary The New Man , Husband is an uneasy and uncertain watch that provokes thought about relationships and feelings while occasionally amusing, in an uncomfortable sort of way. The key story takes place in the U.S., where Baum is promoting a book she has written about dealing with feelings such as guilt, paranoia, envy and self-hatred. With two small children in tow, … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Film Festival Review: Devorah Baum & Josh Appignanesi’s ‘Husband’
‘Entitled’: Showtime & Channel 4 Comedy From ‘Fleabag’ Team Unveils Cast & Begins Production
Showtime and Channel 4 comedy Entitled from the production company behind Fleabag has unveiled full cast and rolled cameras in Manchester. Joining Fleabag and Stranger Things star Brett Gelman in Two Brothers Pictures’ eight-parter are Donald Sumpter ( Game of Thrones ), Brendan Patricks ( Downton Abbey ), Pippa Bennett-Warner ( Gangs of London ), Mark Quartley ( Lucky Man ), Jonathan Livingstone ( Peacock ), Charlotte Louise Arrowsmith ( This is Going to Hurt ) and Kelly Wenham (Merlin). Entitled stars Gelman as Gabe, a conniving American widower who posthumously must get to know The Beaucrofts, his British wife’s eccentric estranged family, in their crumbling gothic mansion in the English countryside. As Gabe’s search for closure and truth reveal a newly inherited fortune, each family member’s ambition comes to a head. Matt Morgan ( Mister Winner) created Entitled , which entered production in Manchester this week. Director is … [Read more...] about ‘Entitled’: Showtime & Channel 4 Comedy From ‘Fleabag’ Team Unveils Cast & Begins Production
Charlie Sheen opens up on on his hotel suite episode
London, (ANI): Charlie Sheen"s porn star 'date" Christina Walsh has opened up about the NY hotel suite episode – in an apparent attempt to cash in. Walsh, popularly known as Capri Anderson, who was with Sheen during his alleged drug and alcohol-fuelled meltdown is using the incident to promote herself. "Yes it's me, the mysterious hotel girl that everyone is talking about. There really is not much to say, but I just want everyone to know... I'm fine. Please don't believe everything you hear in the news," the Daily Mail quoted her as she wrote on her website. Walsh was reportedly found locked 'naked and screaming' in the closet of the hotel room early this week. And now, the 22-year-old is referring to herself as 'the hot topic porn star'. However, Sheen refused to talk about it, and said, “The story is totally overblown and overplayed as far as the reality of the scenario. I know what went down and that's where it will stay... under wraps." It remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Charlie Sheen opens up on on his hotel suite episode
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Nicholas Brendon Hospitalized After Second Cardiac Incident
Nicholas Brendon , best known for his role as Xander Harris in "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," has been hospitalized after suffering another "cardiac incident' ... this according to his sister. His sister posted several IG photos of the 51-year-old actor on a stretcher being taken to the hospital via ambulance, as well as a picture of him in a wheelchair with a mask over his face. In the social media post, his sister wrote, "Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn't been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update. Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia)." Alamy His sister went on to say that NB had a similar health scare last year after getting spinal surgery for a rare condition known as Cauda Equina, which attacks the nerve roots. She ended by saying that NB "is trying to get a little more … [Read more...] about ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Nicholas Brendon Hospitalized After Second Cardiac Incident
‘Texas Flip N Move’ Star The Lone Wolf Randy Martin Dead at 65
Randy Martin , the so-called "Lone Wolf" reality TV home renovator, has died after a cancer battle. His death was announced Wednesday on his FB page as well as by his costars from "Texas Flip N Move," the Snow Sisters, who had the same statement. It reads, "We are broken hearted over The Lone Wolf Randy Martin who passed away early this morning. Please pray for his wife and family as they navigate this difficult time. You will be missed." Waiting for your permission to load the Facebook Video. Donna Snow tells TMZ ... Randy, a longtime friend/associate, died from cancer, and he was at his home when he passed, with his wife, Judy , by his side. We're told Donna visited him recently and he appeared fairly weak and in bad health. Judy confirms Donna's account, elaborating to us that he had liver cancer and had been diagnosed in May 2022. She notes ... he was beloved by all, even strangers. RM has been on the show pretty much since the beginning. The series … [Read more...] about ‘Texas Flip N Move’ Star The Lone Wolf Randy Martin Dead at 65