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Jessica Rothe SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ Sells to Brainstorm Media for U.S., Racks Up International Deals Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)

“Imposters,” the SXSW 2026 sci-fi thriller from first-time feature director Caleb Phillips, has landed U.S. distribution with Brainstorm Media, which plans to open the film theatrically in early 2027. Jessica Rothe (“River”), Barnett (“Russian Doll”) and Vazquez (“Severance”) lead the cast. Phillips ...

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time never gets old

Breath of the Wild changed everything. Two decades after The Legend of Zelda made the transformational shift to 3D, Breath of the Wild reinvigorated the franchise with an open-ended adventure that was built around player freedom and expression. Instead of following a ...

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Moby is ready for this round of fame

The legendary DJ/producer, who says he is now better equipped to handle fame, shares tales of hanging with David Bowie and Lou Reed ahead of his show at Pasadena's Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

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