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TikTok Star Bella Poarch to Make Film Acting in Horror "Six Till Midnight"
Yara Sameh TikTok star Bella Poarch and Sasha Lane ('American Honey,' 'Twisters') are set to star in the horror movie 'Six Till Midnight,' from director Andrew Donoho and produced by Timur Bekmambetov ('Unfriended,' 'Searching'). 'Six Till Midnight' will mark the film acting debut for Poarch, the Filipino-American platinum-selling singer-songwriter and one of the top TikTok creators with more than 125 million followers and 2 billion music streams. The project is also the feature directorial debut for Donoho, who has directed various music videos for artists such as Janelle Monáe, Paul McCartney and Twenty One Pilots. He has also directed the viral Billboard 100 hit 'Build a B*tch' for Poarch. Written by Gregg McBride, 'Six Till Midnight' follows six strangers lured into a cryptic online game show run by the anonymous 'Host' who knows their darkest secrets. If they uncover their hidden connection before midnight, they'll win the prize of a lifetime. Fail, and they won't make it out alive. The cast also stars Carter Jenkins ('After We Fell'), Nicole Maines ('Yellowjackets'), Devin Druid ('13 Reasons Why,' 'Cam'), Assaf Cohen ('Entourage'), Tyler Hardwick, and Trang-Anh Dong. The movie is produced by Bekmambetov under his Bazelevs banner, Majd Nassif through Longevity Pictures, and Ara Keshishian and Petr Jakl of ZQ Entertainment. Aysel Lyatifova serves as executive producer, along with McBride. It was financed and developed by ZQ Entertainment and their partner RTF. 'Six Till Midnight' is the first movie to come out of a slate deal between Bazelevs and ZQ. The second is set to go into production in the fall. Bazelevs and ZQ are also developing a Stan Lee universe in the horror space. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Srinidhi Bengaluru Interview: Video isn't the traditional found-footage experience
But Video isn't a traditional found-footage experience. 'We've used the 'screenlife' format—think C U Soon, Searching, or Control,' Srinidhi reveals. 'Then the narrative evolves—it shifts into docu-drama, includes dramatised segments, and later, actual retrieved footage becomes central to the story. It's a hybrid structure that helps us explore fear from different angles.' A major coup for the film is roping in Sameer MD, the popular YouTuber known for his spine-chilling horror narrations. 'We shot Sameer's portions before his video on the Sowjanya case went viral,' says Srinidhi. 'His credibility was already strong, and we knew he could anchor the film's tone perfectly. Our target is college-goers and social media audiences—this hybrid structure and his presence bridge that gap.' The teaser, which has garnered an overwhelming response, introduces five more characters, all of whom play content creators. 'This digital-native tone defines both the aesthetic and the texture of Video,' Srinidhi notes. With a heavy emphasis on sound, the film focuses as much on what's heard as what's seen. 'This genre doesn't support traditional screenplay structures,' he says. 'Events have to carry the story. I studied what worked—and more importantly, what didn't—in other found-footage films. Our editing and narrative rhythm are unique.'
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Alt music star OX7GEN launches his own imprint as he releases new EP
EMERGING from the alternative music scene of early 2010s Mumbai, Aditya Ashok, better known as OX7GEN, has spent over a decade refining and pushing his unique take on electronic music. His music has landed on respected imprints such as the award winning and leading drum and bass labels, RAM and Hospital Records and he's even produced an official remix for U2. Advertisement 2 His music has landed on respected imprints Credit: Supplied 2 His catalogue showcases a rare versatility that cuts across genres and moods. A seasoned performer on India's club and festival circuit, OX7GEN is known for crafting DJ sets full of emotional depth with dance floor power. Now, with the launch of his forward thinking imprint Fresh Air Records, he's built a home for his own projects and collaborations and his latest EP, Stomp Nouveau is out now on the imprint. OX7GEN is in the UK this week and you can catch him live at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on Sunday 25 May as part of the Brighton Festival Closing Party Advertisement We caught up with him and he has put together a feel good playlist for time spent in the sunshine on the UK coast this weekend. He told us: 'Since I'm making my way to sunny beachy Brighton this weekend, I thought it would be perfect to share some of my favourite feel-good summer jams.' Feel It – Floorplan I've been in love with this tune ever since I heard Floating Points drop it at the NTS Square Party in Dalston last year. It's got those perfect feel good saw stabs, a euphoric accompanying piano layer and the heaviest kick drum I've heard since Jon Bonham. Perfect summer vibes on this one. - Advertisement Most read in Music CAPP STREET TECH - @@ My favourite from a stunning release by San Francisco based Capp Street Project. Delicate delayed electric piano stabs form the anchor of the tune, with a heavily swung tight groove, making this one the most energetic of the bunch. OX7GEN, Schlick – Searching This one's from myself and a long-time collaborator Schlick. Released in 2022, I wrote the initial sketch for Searching back in 2016. My first few experiments writing house music and I think I managed to impress myself at the time. Advertisement Quintessential uplifting leads and string sections carrying the mood through till a long extended emotive bridge section with a decent payoff on the second drop. Baff - Tommy 2000 Baff has managed to stay in my sets since 2022 when I first came across the young and immensely talented Manchester producer/DJ Tommy 2000. Staying true to the vibe of this playlist, the feel good cascading synth stabs along with the unpredictable drum work, gives this tune a rare classic meets experimental sound. Advertisement Because of Art, Antony Szmierek - Circle of Light Circle of Light played at the right time with the right crowd can create a moment of pure magic. With or without the vocal, this song is something I've played rarely, but the payoff has always been exceptional. DOS - What You Want Advertisement Another classic euphoric-house-anthem tag worthy tune with all the right elements. Throw this one on and I promise you there will be little you can do to stop yourself from moving. Elderbrook & Tourist – Howl (Logic1000 remix) Logic1000 has been one of my favourite producers from the last few years and her remix of Elderbrooks & Tourist's 'Howl' is a delicate & moody tune with simple and effective instrumentation & a strong vocal to boot. E.T.H., Palmiz – Interstellar Advertisement A classic from Italy based E.T.H. & Palmiz, it's a perfect pick-me-up tune anytime you need. Kassian – All I Know One of UK based Kassian's earlier releases. Although their current sound is quite different, I'm glad they gave us this little gem before turning towards a more darker psychedelic palette. - Jamie XX, DJ Koze – Come We Go Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Come We Go is as summer festival soundtrack-y as it's gonna get. This classic by Jame XX & DJ Koze on the latters, Pampa Records, is a playful fresh dance floor banger that sounds like it's being played by a live band. Plush spacey bells & driving guitars give this tune a flavour of its own.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Alt music star OX7GEN launches his own imprint as he releases new EP
BREATH OF FRESH AIR Alt music star OX7GEN launches his own imprint as he releases new EP Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMERGING from the alternative music scene of early 2010s Mumbai, Aditya Ashok, better known as OX7GEN, has spent over a decade refining and pushing his unique take on electronic music. His music has landed on respected imprints such as the award winning and leading drum and bass labels, RAM and Hospital Records and he's even produced an official remix for U2. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 His music has landed on respected imprints Credit: Supplied 2 His catalogue showcases a rare versatility that cuts across genres and moods. A seasoned performer on India's club and festival circuit, OX7GEN is known for crafting DJ sets full of emotional depth with dance floor power. Now, with the launch of his forward thinking imprint Fresh Air Records, he's built a home for his own projects and collaborations and his latest EP, Stomp Nouveau is out now on the imprint. OX7GEN is in the UK this week and you can catch him live at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on Sunday 25 May as part of the Brighton Festival Closing Party Event info. We caught up with him and he has put together a feel good playlist for time spent in the sunshine on the UK coast this weekend. He told us: 'Since I'm making my way to sunny beachy Brighton this weekend, I thought it would be perfect to share some of my favourite feel-good summer jams.' Feel It – Floorplan I've been in love with this tune ever since I heard Floating Points drop it at the NTS Square Party in Dalston last year. It's got those perfect feel good saw stabs, a euphoric accompanying piano layer and the heaviest kick drum I've heard since Jon Bonham. Perfect summer vibes on this one. - CAPP STREET TECH - @@ My favourite from a stunning release by San Francisco based Capp Street Project. Delicate delayed electric piano stabs form the anchor of the tune, with a heavily swung tight groove, making this one the most energetic of the bunch. OX7GEN, Schlick – Searching This one's from myself and a long-time collaborator Schlick. Released in 2022, I wrote the initial sketch for Searching back in 2016. My first few experiments writing house music and I think I managed to impress myself at the time. Quintessential uplifting leads and string sections carrying the mood through till a long extended emotive bridge section with a decent payoff on the second drop. Baff - Tommy 2000 Baff has managed to stay in my sets since 2022 when I first came across the young and immensely talented Manchester producer/DJ Tommy 2000. Staying true to the vibe of this playlist, the feel good cascading synth stabs along with the unpredictable drum work, gives this tune a rare classic meets experimental sound. Because of Art, Antony Szmierek - Circle of Light Circle of Light played at the right time with the right crowd can create a moment of pure magic. With or without the vocal, this song is something I've played rarely, but the payoff has always been exceptional. DOS - What You Want Another classic euphoric-house-anthem tag worthy tune with all the right elements. Throw this one on and I promise you there will be little you can do to stop yourself from moving. Elderbrook & Tourist – Howl (Logic1000 remix) Logic1000 has been one of my favourite producers from the last few years and her remix of Elderbrooks & Tourist's 'Howl' is a delicate & moody tune with simple and effective instrumentation & a strong vocal to boot. E.T.H., Palmiz – Interstellar A classic from Italy based E.T.H. & Palmiz, it's a perfect pick-me-up tune anytime you need. Kassian – All I Know One of UK based Kassian's earlier releases. Although their current sound is quite different, I'm glad they gave us this little gem before turning towards a more darker psychedelic palette. - Jamie XX, DJ Koze – Come We Go Come We Go is as summer festival soundtrack-y as it's gonna get. This classic by Jame XX & DJ Koze on the latters, Pampa Records, is a playful fresh dance floor banger that sounds like it's being played by a live band. Plush spacey bells & driving guitars give this tune a flavour of its own.
Arab News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Timur Bekmambetov pick eight UAE stories to lead screenlife rollout
ABU DHABI: Ben Ross, CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, joined Kazakh-Russian film director and producer Timur Bekmambetov on Tuesday at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi to discuss screenlife, a pioneering format developed by Bekmambetov that is coming to the region for the first time. Screenlife is a style of filmmaking where the entire story takes place on a digital screen — through text messages, video calls, social media and other everyday apps — reflecting how people communicate in today's tech-driven world. Notable examples include the horror film 'Unfriended' (2014) and the mystery thriller 'Searching' (2018). Ben Ross (L) and Timur Bekmambetov (R) at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. (AN Photo by Mohamed Fawzy) In the session, Ross and Bekmambetov announced that they have selected eight stories from UAE filmmakers to bring to life after the launch of the Screenlife Program in June 2024, which aims to help UAE citizens and residents master this new format and create authentic narratives with global resonance. 'We were drawn to it because it is so innovative and so forward-thinking,' Ross told Arab News. 'We enjoyed the screenlife movies, and it just felt like a natural step to evolve it into this region.' Bekmambetov emphasized the universality of digital communication. 'The digital world is the same universally. There is a different cultural element … but every family has a WhatsApp chat with hundreds of people on it. My family in Kazakhstan have one, and the internet in Abu Dhabi is the same,' he told Arab News. He said that the format is 'socially very impactful' and can give voice to those often left out of traditional cinema. 'Because it costs nothing, you can tell stories about your individual life with no money. It will help us to engage very different storytellers.' Ross noted that the selected projects reflect a wide range of stories. 'Every story that we have chosen ... stood out in its own way. There's a huge variety being told — it's not formulaic.' Bekmambetov also noted that Muslim women lead very different lifestyles, saying, 'maybe screenlife will bring their stories to life,' to which Ross added that some of the stories currently in development already do.
