Review: Kindness is the takeaway in the Holocaust-era-set ‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’

2017 saw the movie “Wonder,” produced by Lionsgate, unexpectedly succeed both critically and financially. Based on R.J. Palacio’s children’s book, the film featured Jacob Tremblay as Auggie, a boy with Treacher Collins syndrome who uses his experiences to educate his family and friends about kindness. Supporting roles were played by Julia Roberts (as his mother) and Owen Wilson (as his father). Given its success, it was only natural that a follow-up film, derived from one of Palacio’s “Wonder” spinoff books, was promptly given the go-ahead by the studio.

Shudder acquires satirical body horror Grafted and sets January 2025 release

Shudder, a leading streaming service, has recently secured the rights to show Sasha Rainbow’s debut feature film, titled “Grafted“, across North America, the UK, and Ireland. Excitingly, they plan to make it available on their platform at the start of next year. Prior to its global release, the movie will have its Spanish premiere at this weekend’s 2024 Sitges Film Festival in Spain.

8 Halloween costume ideas inspired by 2024 horror movies

The spooky season has arrived, and just like me, if you’ve left your costume planning until the eleventh hour, don’t worry! There’s still plenty of time to choose an impressive outfit for all the Halloween gatherings on your calendar. If you’re a horror movie enthusiast who’s been eagerly following this year’s fantastic film releases, there’s no need to fret – you can still create an amazing costume!