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The Cinematic Life of PEDRO CORREA | Our Exclusive Interview
The rising star of MY DEAD DAD on HBO MAX is a go-getting dreamer utilizing his Daddy issues
Rising star, Pedro Correa writes, acts, and produces what he wants in the way he wants. There is an audience for his film and TV creations, and he finds them. His new film MY DEAD DAD (now on HBO MAX) is a testament to his drive, vision, and desire to tell realistic stories about real-life [...] -
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TIFF 2021 Rising Star, Jaden Michael is All For Activism and Progress
Hollywood has taken notice of Jaden Michael who stars in Ava DuVernay’s six-part drama, COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE
One of the highlights at the Toronto International Film Festival was the premiere of COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE, Netflix's 6-part mini-series about the life of football player/activist, Colin Kaepernick. TIFF Rising Star, Jaden Michael was very inspired by Colin Kaepernick's activism when he took on the role in COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE. When [...] -
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Actor, Nicolo Pasetti Blurs The Lines in THAT DIRTY BLACK BAG
Rising star, Nicolo Pasetti is armed and dangerous in the upcoming spaghetti-western by writer, director Mauro Aragoni
It’s time to officially introduce you to Nicolo Pasetti, an emerging, talent from across the Atlantic. At Brave New Hollywood we want to put this rising, young actor on your radar especially now, during the exciting production of a new, Western genre TV series titled THAT DIRTY BLACK BAG in which Nicolo has secured a [...] -
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European Shooting Stars 2021: Gutsav Lindh, Natasa Stork, Fionn O’Shea
Europe’s rising stars of TV and Cinema to be presented one week before Berlinale 2021
Three of ten, Europe's young, rising stars (L-R): Fionn O'Shea (Ireland), Natasa Stork (Hungary), and Gustav Lindh (Sweden), presented as EFP's European Shooting Stars 2021. European Film Promotion (EFP) has announced its ten EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS of 2021. For the first time, EFP will present the ten emerging European actors to the film industry, public [...] -
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All Eyes on Fionn O’Shea: The Young Irish Actor Rises
European Shooting Stars names Fionn O’Shea as one of the top ten actors to watch
Irish rising star, Fionn O'Shea is making waves in the United States in indie hit films HANDSOME DEVIL (2017) and DATING AMBER one of the most talked-about films at New York's LGBTQ film festival, NewFest 2020 and NORMAL PEOPLE (series on HULU). - Photo: India Mullen (courtesy of European Shooting Stars 2021) Call it the [...] -
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in Rising StarsAll Eyes on Gustav Lindh: The Young Star of QUEEN OF HEARTS Will Not Go Away | Q&A
Danish film, QUEEN OF HEARTS, starring Trine Dyrholm and Gustav Lindh, started our movie-watching November with a big, and unexpectedly sexual bang. This out-of-the-box take on adultery, abuse and poor decision-making will leave a lasting impression with the viewers and we invite you to see this film as soon as possible. See the trailer for […] More
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FIVE NEW FACES at TIFF 2019: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Geraldine Viswanathan, Chino Darin
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Nahéma Ricci, Geraldine Viswanathan are among rising, new actors of 2019
Like every film festival, new films mean new faces. And at TIFF 2019, these new faces shone brightly through quirky and dark films. In no particular order, the rising, talked-about actors and actresses at TIFF 2019 are… Holocaust drama, THE PAINTED BIRD, had audiences walking out of screenings. A grim and violent film, THE PAINTED […] More
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Bond Girl No More? Lashana Lynch gets James Bond’s Number
Is the James Bond franchise-changing, adapting to the times? Well, yes and no. Apparently, in the upcoming Bond flick (and the final flick for Daniel Craig as Bond), a black woman will be designated “007” – the designation previously assigned to James Bond for all these 50 years and 26 movies. Black British actress, Lashana […] More
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Noah Centineo: a Rising Star & the Internet’s Boyfriend?
At the ripe old age of 22, Noah Centineo ruled the Internet this summer, earning the nickname “The Internet’s boyfriend.” For those of you unfamiliar with the tall dark and handsome 6’1” work, he played the brooding, complicated twin brother in the long-running Freeform family drama, The Fosters. That show, a ground-breaking youth drama that began […] More
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Man on a Mission: ‘FBI’ Star Zeeko Zaki Represents
Zeeko Zaki, the strikingly handsome 6’5″ square-jawed star of the CBS TV series “FBI” is on a mission, proud of his Egyptian roots and touting the importance of representation in popular culture. Before his breakout role on “FBI” he was playing plenty of terrorists and military types. Eager to break the typecasting for Muslim American […] More
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Armie Hammer 2.0: Shifting Gears and Getting Noticed
A lot of people make assumptions about Armie Hammer. With Golden Hollywood classic good looks, a strapping 6’5″ frame, and a pedigree from one of America’s most famous families, it would be easy to assume that things come easy to Hammer. Not so. His is a career of near misses and hard work. Anyone remember […] More
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Lana Condor is on Top of the World
Vietnamese-American actress Lana Condor is on top of the world. Her Netflix teen romcom, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” was one of the three top movies this summer for the streaming service. In fact Netflix reported that these top three original Netflix productions (the other two are “Set It Up” and “Sierra Burgess […] More
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Ethan Peck is Mr. Spock on Star Trek Discovery
In popular science fiction, there is no character comparable to Mr. Spock. Star Trek’s legendary Vulcan, in a role pioneered by the late Leonard Nimoy, wisely served as the first officer, science officer and assorted roles on the starship Enterprise through the 1960s TV series and a number of feature films, not to mention guest […] More
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in Interviews, Rising StarsCatching Up with Chad Michael Collins: From Hunting Werewolves to Shooting Shirtless Photos
New York native and longtime BNH fave, Chad Michael Collins, is one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood. Probably best known for his SNIPER (Sony Pictures) series, Collins has recently been upping his social media game, posting some very hot photos that are not only making for thirsty tweets from fans, but also signaling […] More
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Director Ryan Coogler and ‘Black Panther’: A Shifting Tide in Hollywood
Afro-Futurist Now! Ryan Coogler, the director of the hit Marvel flick Black Panther is cementing his reputation as the new Spike Lee, a filmmaker who addresses black American social issues while still making entertainment. At the ripe old age of 31, his film resume is impressive – his first film Fruitvale Station was about the […] More
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Trust HARRIS DICKINSON
He was the star of a highly acclaimed daring drama of a young man exploring his sexuality. The film burst on the screen at last year’s Sundance Film Festival – you may be thinking Call Me By Your Name and the triumphant Timothee Chalamet. But it was British actor, Harris Dickinson, age 21, who also […] More
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A Young James Bond: Can Harry Styles Do It?
Harry Styles fans point to his small role in Nolan’s Dunkirk as proof of his acting chops
James Bond fans collectively held their breath (and noses) at the news that One Direction singer, Harry Styles, 23, is possibly a contender for the role of the British super spy. Longtime Christopher Nolan film editor, Lee Smith, told British press that “Harry could do it. If they wanted a younger Bond then why not? […] More
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Get to Know ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Star Timothée Chalamet
This winter, you will either get to know Timothée (pronounced Timo-tay) Chalamet very well thanks to his highly anticipated indie drama, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, or not. Independent film – even one distributed by Sony Classics – are not necessarily star-makers, but Chalamet will enjoy the growing credibility and recognition that honors a film […] More
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Calum Worthy Breaks Out in ‘Bodied’ – TIFF 2017 Films
Although the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness program is typically associated with genre pictures, particularly horror, one of the most buzzed about titles to premiere in the coveted late night slot this year was director Joseph Khan’s satirical, genre-defying examination of battle rap, Bodied. The film stars Calum Worthy as Adam, a hyper-literate PhD […] More
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American Assassin: a Generic Overkill Saved by Dylan O’Brien and Shiva Negar
Based on the novel by bestselling author, Vince Flynn American Assassin follows the dangerous mission of a civilian turned CIA killer. Under the supervision and hardcore training of a Cold War veteran Stan Hurley (actor, Michael Keaton), a young CIA black ops recruit, Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien) is put on an assignment to chase leads […] More
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What Young Hollywood Actors know about Success
“Young Hollywood” has been roughly defined by ages 18-35 when an actor can still play a high schooler or virgin with any sort of authenticity. Into this fray are actors in their 20s all vying for the same number of projects. From a producer’s point of view, they want an actor who will help sell […] More
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Oscar’s Next Great Actor – Film Clip
Don’t break out the violins just yet but Aaron Taylor-Johnson wasn’t nominated for an Oscar for his very memorable (and Golden Globe winning) performance in the thriller, NOCTURNAL ANIMALS. Instead, co-star Michael Shannon scored the Best Supporting Actor nom. Save your tears for Amy Adams who was snubbed for both of her starring roles in […] More
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Ben Baur & Thandi Tolmay Engage in #Adulting
Love, success and making it through the day, with no CliffNotes in sight, can be a tough deal in a big city. But with patience, observant eyes, and a dash of humor (OK, lots of humor), most of us may just make it. When actors Ben Baur and Thandi Tolmay are doing the hand-holding we […] More
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Oliver Dench Saddles Up for his TV debut on YTV’s RIDE
A promising cast of young talent is ready to hit Canadian TV in a buzzy new drama about the posh world of equestrianism. Ride, a family, action series on YTV (Canada) follows the adventures of Katherine “Kit” Bridges when she and her Dad, Rudy, move to England for his new job at Covington Academy, an […] More
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The Rising Star of ANIMAL KINGDOM: Finn Cole
PEAKY BLINDERS, TV series has also helped introduce Finn Cole to fans in the U.S.
Not too long ago, Finn Cole was a student, doing his “A” levels – that’s British for college tests. During his spare time, Finn would run lines with his older brother, Joe Cole, an actor on BBC’s Peaky Binders (available in the U.S. on Netflix). While Cole Finn had always been interested in acting and […] More
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Sharknado Franchise Adds Cody Linley
Cody Linley is making a huge splash this summer with a starring role in Syfy’s latest installment of the smash hit “Sharknado” franchise – “Sharknado 4.” Cody’s character Matt is the eldest son of Fin (Ian Ziering) and April (Tara Reid). After surviving the first Sharknado, Matt finished flight school and joined the Army. He’s experienced the events of […] More
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Rising Star Shannon Kook on DARK PLACES
We recently sat down with actor Shannon Kook, a rising star who hit our radar two years ago, especially when we talked to him at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014 where he, along with three Canadian actors, Sophie Desmarais, Alexandre Landry, Julia Sarah Stone were named TIFF Rising Stars of the year. At […] More
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Talking IN STEREO with Micah Hauptman
Meet Micah Hauptman who stars in the upcoming feature film In Stereo, written and directed by Mel Rodriguez III. This un-romantic, not-so-funny comedy set on the streets of New York, is sure to be an Indie favorite of 2015. Hauptman has been working as an actor in Hollywood for over a decade. Within the past […] More
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THE AMAZING NEWEST SPIDER-MAN: Tom Holland
After the dust has settled, the latest superhero casting war is finished with the British unknown, Tom Holland, winning the lead to replace Andrew Garfield. SPIDER-MAN has been one of the more lucrative Marvel properties until – depending on your point of view – the last Garfield-starred project killed the franchise. Sony/Columbia Pictures acted quickly to […] More
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The Young Cast of Poltergeist 2015 Shine
The 1982 horror classic POLTERGEIST has been updated for a new generation of movie goers. Back in the 80s, director Tobe Hooper steered the Spielberg-penned ghost story into a hit franchise that spawned a number of sequels. Spielberg then was very much in his suburbia phase, setting tales of aliens (E.T., CLOSE ENCOUNTERS) in non-descript subdivisions […] More
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Film Review: ‘All the Wilderness’ Is Alive With Kodi Smit-McPhee
On surface, James Charm, played skillfully by Kodi Smit-McPhee (Dawn of the Planet of The Apes, Young Ones) is the typical American teenager, a single child being raised by a single mother. Yet it is the loss of his father that brings on a rocky adulthood for the emotionally distressed James. There are weekly visits […] More
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We Need to Talk About Ezra Miller, The Flash
Fans matter… Until They Don’t. The CW Network – home of such teen oriented shows as THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, SUPERNATURAL, and ARROW, struck gold again when they launched their latest superhero TV series, THE FLASH. Starring relatively unknown Grant Gustin, 25, as Barry Allen/The Flash, the TV series has been both a winner with the […] More
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Breakthrough Performances 2014: The Actresses
Rising stars, Sarah Gadon, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jenny Slate made our list of actresses to watch
It’s hard to say whether 2014 was a particularly stellar year for women in film. As a matter of fact, one could probably hear just as many arguments for, or against… depending upon whom they spoke with, (or which website they visited). But regardless of your thoughts on the matter, it’s impossible to deny that […] More
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Breakthrough Performances 2014: The Actors
Rising stars 2014: Actors, Sam Reid, Riz Ahmed, Tye Sheridan and more are on our list
Contrary to popular belief, not every superhero wore some indecently tight spandex suit this year. In fact, these men managed to show off their powers without any help from the costume or FX department. No, they set sparks flying the old fashioned way… by employing their undeniable talent. Here are Brave New Hollywood’s Top 5 actors […] More
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Actor Lee Majdoub Dabbles in A Double Dose of Horror
Actor Lee Majdoub is truly the face of the new global cinema. Born in Lebanon, but having lived in Italy, Switzerland, the USA, and now Canada, his tastes and talents are as eclectic as his increasingly diverse résumé. Accordingly, we here at Brave New Hollywood were thrilled to nab the busy actor (Underworld: Awakening, The […] More
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Rising Star Alert: Chad Michael Collins
If they still made action stars like they used to, the box office’s biggest badass wouldn’t be a 62-year old father of two from Ireland, and Rocky wouldn’t have been able to launch a global franchise simply by reuniting all your old heroes from the 80’s. But fortunately, no one’s shared this fact with actor, […] More
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Newcomer Taron Egerton in ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’
The new Kingsman: The Secret Service trailer packs a punch, showcasing a rare, physical side of Colin Firth – as in, the actor engages in serious ass-kicking. The action-packed clips also features, newcomer Taron Egerton, playing a young thug and chosen by Firth for a new path in life. Born in North Wales, Egerton is better known to […] More
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Meet TIFF 2014’s Rising Stars
Every year, for roughly 10 days in September, filmmakers from around the world descend on Canada’s largest city for The Toronto International Film Festival. Of course, with the crowds come the usual A-list posturing, cutthroat deal-making, and cinematic mutton dressed as lamb, but also scattered amidst the ephemera are some real deal moviemakers—directors, actors, writers, […] More
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Rising Star: Jack O’Connell in ‘Starred Up’
RISING STAR: We pride ourselves on spotting new talent here at Brave New Hollywood and the latest rising star who should be on your radar is Jack O’Connell. The 24-year-old British actor has been on the scene since 2005 with smaller roles in film and TV—notably Skins, which has become something of a talent […] More
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Renée Marino: A Jersey Girl Conquers Hollywood
Most actors might be terrified at the prospect of having their first real on-camera performance be directed by Dirty Harry himself, Clint Eastwood, but most actors aren’t Renée Marino. A talented triple threat who’s been burning up the stage for years in productions of everything from West Side Story to High School Musical, Marino makes her […] More
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Alexander Ludwig 101: Box Office Bucks and Paparazzi
Keep your eyes on rising star, Alexander Ludwig of The Hunger Games
Alexander Ludwig at "The Hunger Games" premiere in Los Angeles, CA - photo: BNH With “The Hunger Games” a clear blockbuster—nearly $370 million bucks worldwide in less than a month, per Box Office Mojo—its toothsome young cast is suddenly in high demand. Among them is the handsome blond hunk Alexander Ludwig. Read on for a [...] -
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MAX IRONS: Red Riding Hood’s Chosen Man
In 2006, photographer Mario Testino booked this young man for a Burberry shoot, on the spot, after he saw him walking by on a street. Little did his new subject know, he will be posing with the iconic Kate Moss – and little the photographer knew, his unknown, must-be-made-famous discovery is actually the son of […] More