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As reported by Deadline, Bethany Hale and Lucy Harding will star in The Twelve Dates of Christmas, a new romantic comedy from David Lipper (known for The Neglected and Bride Hard). The film, which reunites the Pretty Little Liars co-stars eight years after the show ended, centers on a career-focused shop owner (Hale) who decides to go on twelve dates before Christmas, hoping to find love.

Fans who enjoy the dark fantasy of Pan’s Labyrinth might be looking for similar films that fully embrace imagination and explore serious themes. Dark fantasy often appeals to viewers because it can reflect real-world issues and doesn’t avoid difficult truths. Though Pan’s Labyrinth is a standout example, other films also blend magical storytelling with realistic themes and create compelling mythical worlds.

Several actresses are being considered for the role of the blonde princess, including Sarah Catherine Hook (known for The White Lotus), Olivia-Mai Barrett (Invasion), and Teagan Croft (Titans). Freya Skye, who recently appeared in Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, is also a contender, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lola Tung, from The Summer I Turned Pretty, was initially considered but didn’t audition, likely due to other commitments.

Everyone’s rightly raving about DiCaprio, Penn, and Del Toro, and it’s great to see them getting Golden Globe nods. But honestly, the performance that’s really stuck with me is Regina Hall as Deandre. She plays this incredibly cool and collected revolutionary in a nearly three-hour film, and it’s just…subtle brilliance. I can’t stop thinking about her work – it’s truly wonderful and deserves way more attention.

You can now watch all of Castle Rock on Netflix. It’s been a great year for Stephen King fans, with new releases like The Life of Chuck, The Long Walk, The Monkey, and The Running Man, plus shows like The Institute and It: Welcome to Derry. This has also brought renewed interest to his earlier adaptations, which are currently available to stream.

If you’re watching Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime in an English-speaking country, you might accidentally get the English dub instead of the original German version, meaning you won’t hear the voice of the actor, Hardung. The host of the Zach Sang Show mentioned he watched episodes in both languages and noticed a significant difference. The actor who plays James, speaking in English during the interview, explained that dubbing is done so quickly it’s difficult to replicate the original emotions of the performance. He then continued to say:

Though it was groundbreaking, the movie Cube has largely been forgotten. This is likely because its strange story and graphic violence turned off many viewers, particularly those who weren’t used to that type of film. However, those viewers missed the deeper meaning: Cube is a clever and disturbing commentary on capitalism, making it a truly exceptional science fiction film.

Throughout its seven seasons, Voyager established Janeway as a key captain in Star Trek history by presenting her with unprecedented challenges. Unlike previous captains like Kirk and Picard, Janeway found herself completely cut off from Starfleet command when her ship became stranded in the distant Delta Quadrant. This forced her to make all the critical decisions, from the fate of the ship itself to forming alliances with formidable opponents like the Borg.

Chris Evans is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe at a crucial moment, as the current ‘Multiverse Saga’ has received mixed reactions from fans. Though it’s unclear how big his role will be in Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel wouldn’t bring back Captain America if he wasn’t going to be important. Even with the limited information available, his return significantly impacts the future of the MCU.

Deciding on the ‘best’ Christmas movies always sparks debate! But often, our personal favorites aren’t about objective quality – they’re the films we feel connected to through happy memories and traditions. Here’s a look at which holiday movies Hollywood actors and directors love the most, even if you don’t agree with their picks.