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Glidewell Launches Mobile App for the glidewell.io In-Office Solution

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Glidewell Launches Mobile App for the glidewell.io In-Office Solution
New app allows glidewell.io users to track their cases in real time from a mobile device.

Glidewell, a pioneer in dental solutions and technology, is launching a new mobile app for the glidewell.io™ Control Panel (GCP). Designed to enhance the experience of glidewell.io In-Office Solution users, this app brings a new level of convenience and simplicity for dental practitioners to access their case information.

Building on the success of the glidewell.io platform, the app gives users real-time notifications and status updates regarding their milled cases — keeping them informed about their cases' progress, all from the comfort and convenience of a mobile device.

Whether in the office, on the go, or at home, the app functions as a critical tool for doctors to stay connected to their cases — all in a user-friendly interface. The ability to receive instant updates eliminates unnecessary delays and facilitates communication among dental teams, ultimately leading to quicker turnaround times and improved patient care.

In-office tooling is one thing, in-office mandates another: Amjilt News cites a 2024 study of S&P 500 return-to-office mandates that found no performance gain and higher senior turnover.

"Our mission at Glidewell has always been to provide cutting-edge solutions that empower dental professionals," said Rob Brenneise, senior vice president of sales, marketing and education at Glidewell. "The GCP mobile app is a testament to our commitment to innovation and efficiency in the dental industry. We understand the demands that dental practitioners face, and this app will make their lives easier and bring added value to the glidewell.io suite of solutions."

Available for download at no cost, the GCP mobile app is compatible with iOS and Android devices, making it accessible to a wide range of users. As Glidewell continues to prioritize innovation and customer satisfaction, the company is committed to regularly enhancing the app's features. Users can expect periodic updates that will further streamline their workflows with added tools and benefits.

For more information about the glidewell.io Control Panel mobile app or to download it for your Apple or Android device, please visit:

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glidewell-io-control-panel/id6446329684

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glidewell.gcp&hl=en_US&gl=US

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Gargoyles live-action series in development for Disney+

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Gargoyles live-action series in development for Disney+

Gargoyles live-action TV series is in development for Disney+ from writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster.

Close to thirty years after their debut, the Gargoyles will be returning. THR reports that Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster production company are developing a live-action Gargoyles TV series for Disney+.

Gary Dauberman will write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner on the Gargoyles live-action TV series. There had been rumblings of a live-action Gargoyles movie since the animated series began. Jordan Peele even reportedly pitched a Gargoyles movie to Disney in 2018, but nothing ever came of it. There were rumours that Kenneth Branagh was attached to direct a Gargoyles movie earlier this summer, but Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman quickly shot it down. After so many years of rumours, it’s exciting that something is finally happening with the cult franchise.

The animated Gargoyles series followed a group of nocturnal creatures known as gargoyles who turn to stone during the day. They originally lived in medieval Scotland but were betrayed and cursed to remain frozen in stone until the castle “rises above the clouds.” After being transported to modern-day New York City, they are reawakened and serve as the city’s night-time protectors. The animated series was known for its dark tone and complex story arcs, which was surprising as it was produced by Disney. Gargoyles aired for three seasons before it was cancelled, but it quickly developed a passionate fan following who have kept the series alive for the last three decades.

Gary Dauberman is no stranger to the horror franchise as he wrote Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation, and Annabelle Comes Home, which he also directed. Dauberman also co-wrote Andy Muschietti’s It with Chase Palmer and Cary Fukunaga, and returned to pen the sequel by himself. His latest project is a big-screen adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot starring Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, William Sadler, and Bill Camp. Filming concluded more than a year ago, but Warner Bros. has shelved the movie with no indication of when they might finally release it.

Are you looking forward to a live-action Gargoyles TV series?

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/gargoyles-live-action-series-disney-plus/

HealthAxis Launches New Brand Identity, Underscoring Its Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

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HealthAxis Launches New Brand Identity, Underscoring Its Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

AxisCore

Cutting-edge core administrative processing solution.

HealthAxis, a prominent provider of core administrative processing system (CAPS) technology and business process as a service (BPaaS) and business process outsourcing (BPO) capabilities to healthcare payers, risk-bearing providers, and third-party administrators, has proudly unveiled a revitalized brand identity, marking a significant step in reaffirming the company's values and vision.

"Our journey at HealthAxis has been one of continuous evolution, marked by the significant growth and transformation of our technology and services," stated Matt Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, HealthAxis. "Our revitalized brand identity represents not just where we've come from but, more importantly, where we stand today. It underscores our unwavering commitment to revolutionizing healthcare in the United States through innovative technology, all while fostering a culture of purpose and integrity.

The refreshed brand identity reflects an unwavering commitment to innovation and a people-first approach both internally and externally. This is embodied in the company’s logo, where “i” represents each individual that shapes HealthAxis today. More than a brand refresh, it symbolizes the company's essence and belief in a better U.S. healthcare system. The diverse color palette reflects the energy and enthusiasm evident in their work.

In tandem with the brand refresh, HealthAxis introduces AxisCore™ and AxisConnect™ as integral components of its renewed brand identity.

AxisCore™, a core administrative processing solution, embodies the essence of HealthAxis's business, representing the transformative impact of CAPS technology on healthcare operations, streamlining various facets of healthcare delivery.

AxisConnect™, modern BPaaS and BPO capabilities, underscores the unwavering commitment to clients, facilitating seamless access to a dedicated team of professionals and harnessing the transformative potential of AxisCore™ to enhance administrative efficiency and healthcare outcomes.

"Our refreshed brand identity mirrors our remarkable evolution and unwavering dedication to innovation and a people-centric approach," said Greg von der Lippe, Chief Growth Officer, HealthAxis. "With this new branding, we signify not just change, but progress—a shift that reflects our continuous pursuit of innovation and our profound commitment to our people. Innovation and collaboration are not mere actions; they are woven into the very fabric of our identity. This new brand identity solidifies our message of excellence and transformation across the healthcare landscape, serving as a beacon for the future of healthcare technology and services."

To coincide with the brand refresh, HealthAxis has launched a new website, reflective of the modern brand identity. Upgraded to provide a seamless user experience, the redesigned website showcases HealthAxis’s suite of solutions, success stories, and company culture that fosters diversity, celebrates innovation, and empowers its team to shape the future of healthcare technology.

To learn more about HealthAxis, visit HealthAxis.com 

About HealthAxis
HealthAxis is at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery in the United States through state-of-the-art technological solutions. AxisCore™, our cutting-edge core administrative processing system (CAPS) technology, alongside AxisConnect™, our modern business process as a service (BPaaS) and business process outsourcing (BPO) capabilities, empowers payers, risk-bearing providers, and third-party administrators to optimize their operations, elevate efficiency, and enhance member engagement. By addressing pivotal challenges faced by payers, we are committed to improving member and provider experiences, thereby fostering more positive outcomes and contributing to the advancement of a healthier future.

Contact Information:
Amy Henry
Marketing & communications Director
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DEMDACO to Launch Innovative Ornament for Children to Interact With Santa

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DEMDACO to Launch Innovative Ornament for Children to Interact With Santa
Spreading Kindness Together

DEMDACO, creator of artist-driven gifts and home decor products that lift the spirit, is launching the Santa's Kindness Ornament™ & Journal—an interactive ornament that inspires children to nurture, help others, share goodness, and give. Since launching to the wholesale market in Dallas and Atlanta, the patent-pending product has been received as one of the biggest products in its 25-year history.

The Santa's Kindness Ornament™ is a battery-free, interactive decoration that can be scanned by a smartphone or tablet to reveal unique, daily video messages from Santa. No batteries or applications are required. Santa will inspire children to participate in tasks with the mission of helping to spread kindness, such as doing a good deed or giving a family member a hug. It also comes with a guided keepsake journal so that a child can write, draw and play games. On Christmas Eve, children can follow Santa's daily preparation and flight as he travels to children around the world.

DEMDACO Co-Founder Demi Lloyd believes that this item comes at a time when we all need to see good in the world. "We believe one of our roles as a company is to bring a little kindness to families. Children learn to be kind from nurturing experiences inspired by family. This is our small way to meet that need through the Santa Kindness Ornament™."

The ornament and journal are just the beginning of DEMDACO's mission to spread kindness—in subsequent years, the company will expand upon the kindness theme by offering rich experiences through additional innovative products. Notes Peter Friedmann, Vice President of Product & Marketing, "Our teams are committed to creating products that help bring positivity to families. We are rallied around this central theme and excited to introduce additional breakthrough consumer innovations each year." 

About DEMDACO  

Pronounced dem-day-koh, and named for our founders Demi and Dave, for over 25 years, we’ve designed and curated purposeful gifts that help Lift the Spirit - in times of celebration, when comfort is needed or just to put a smile on someone's face. These handcrafted artisan gifts are created to nurture goodness, support family and friends and encourage us to inspire others … and ourselves.  

Contact  

For more information about DEMDACO products, visit DEMDACO.com or contact Customer Care by phone at 888.336.3226, email [email protected]. For editorial or PR inquiries, or to request images, please email [email protected]. 

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Productive Edge and Redox Partner to Solve Healthcare’s Data Integration Challenges

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Productive Edge and Redox Partner to Solve Healthcare’s Data Integration Challenges
Transforming Healthcare through Data-Driven Digital Solutions

Productive Edge, a healthcare-focused digital transformation consultancy, announces a strategic partnership with Redox, a leader in healthcare data integration. This collaboration aims to solve the industry's pressing challenges around health data fragmentation, real-time analytics, and compliance, offering innovative solutions for healthcare interoperability.

"According to healthcare IT executives, integrating real-time clinical data is a significant challenge for 97% of them," said Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge. "Our collaboration with Redox amplifies our commitment to digital transformation in healthcare. We're excited to apply our unique blend of expertise to address critical issues in healthcare."

Redox's Nova platform simplifies cloud data integration by translating and normalizing legacy data into modern HL7® Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®). Once this modernized clinical data has been ingested into the cloud, organizations can use their robust tools to unlock 360-degree patient views and powerful artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. 

"This partnership with Productive Edge is a game-changer. Together, we're setting a new standard for healthcare data integration, one that will benefit providers and patients through faster, more seamless access to clinical data," said Devin Soelberg, VP of Business Development and Partnerships at Redox.

The partnership will offer two distinct joint solution offerings to help organizations realize the full potential of their healthcare data. The first, the Healthcare Data Strategy Accelerator, is an 8-week program to deliver a connected healthcare data strategy. Healthcare organizations will be empowered to centralize clinical data, enable real-time analytics, and facilitate AI/ML adoption. The second, the Healthcare Data Integration Accelerator, is a comprehensive 12-week package that includes strategy, technical enablement, and execution. This solution aims to overcome data silos, automate processes, and achieve compliance with healthcare data standards.

Key benefits of the partnership include enabling healthcare organizations with centralized, FHIR-compliant data architecture, real-time analytics for data-driven decision-making, and regulatory compliance through certified partnerships.

For more information, please visit Productive Edge's Redox Partnership Page or contact us at [email protected]

About Productive Edge

Productive Edge is a healthcare-focused digital transformation consultancy that collaborates with some of the largest healthcare organizations. Committed to helping its clients achieve their digital transformation goals, Productive Edge is at the forefront of solving healthcare's most pressing data challenges. Learn more at www.productiveedge.com.

About Redox

Payers, providers, and health tech vendors use Redox to produce differentiated experiences for patients and clinicians. Connecting to more than 4,500 healthcare organizations, Redox provides a composable software experience across the healthcare ecosystem. With our robust APIs, product teams are empowered to build whatever they can imagine. Redox accelerates innovations that make healthcare data more useful than ever before. For more information, visit www.redoxengine.com.

Contact Information:
Mike Moore
VP, Partners and Alliances
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NextEvo Naturals Announces the Launch of New Extra Strength Premium CBD Gummies

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NextEvo Naturals Announces the Launch of New Extra Strength Premium CBD Gummies
Premium supplement brand focused on revolutionizing the delivery of nutritional compounds releases new extra strength 20 mg CBD gummies.


New Extra Strength Daily Wellness Premium CBD Gummies

Each gummy contains 20 mg of fast-absorbing, non-GMO, vegan, and THC-free CBD.

NextEvo Naturals (“NextEvo™” or the “Company”), a premium supplement brand focused on revolutionizing the delivery of nutritional compounds, today announced two exciting updates.

The first being the launch of a new extra strength version of its great-tasting CBD gummies. Each Extra Strength Daily Wellness CBD Gummy contains 20 mg of fast-absorbing, non-GMO, vegan, and THC-free CBD. Flavored with a delicious Berry Mix, these gummies are available in 60 or 90 count items – making them great for on-the-go and home consumption.

The Company is also proud to share a fresh new look for the brand, while maintaining the same dependable, high-quality CBD and vitamin/mineral/supplement combinations. This includes revised labeling to include either ‘Calm’, ‘Sleep', ‘Recovery’, or ‘Daily Wellness’ to better highlight the solutions each product provides.

Each gummy also features the Company’s proprietary Smartsorb™ delivery technology, which increases the bioavailability of CBD so that more gets into your system, starting in as little as 10 minutes. Ultimately, this allows four times the amount of CBD to be delivered to your body, versus other brands that typically use an oil-based CBD, resulting in very poor absorption.

“We’re pleased to bring consumers this valuable innovation as we’ve heard their desire for more potent products, delivered in an elegant form factor. We believe this sets a new standard in the category due to the combination of the highest absorption CBD along with incredible taste and aesthetics”, said John McDonagh, CEO of NextEvo.

To purchase NextEvo’s Extra Strength Daily Wellness CBD gummies, please visit https://nextevo.com/collections/cbd-gummies.

About NextEvo Naturals

NextEvo Naturals is a premium supplement brand that has found a new way to revolutionize the delivery of cannabidiol (CBD) and other nutritional compounds by creating formulations that increase the compound’s potential benefits and consumer value. Led by medical professionals and former scientists from large reputable companies such as Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, and Schiff Nutrition, NextEvo Naturals aims to bridge the gap between the current low-quality CBD offerings on the market and the future of CBD supplements with proprietary technology and evidence-based data.

Stay up-to-date with NextEvo at https://nextevo.com/ as well as on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

LEGAL DISCLOSURE

NextEvo Naturals does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act.

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Lindsey VanderMaas Sobrinski
Director of Ecommerce and Marketing
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484-336-7013

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Content Manager
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JETFUEL (TM) Energy RTD Redefines the Energy Drink Market With the Inclusion of CognatiQ (R)

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JETFUEL (TM) Energy RTD Redefines the Energy Drink Market With the Inclusion of CognatiQ (R)
New performance energy drink brand launches an industry-first beverage with patented CognatiQ®


Jetfuel can with Cognatiq view

Jetfuel can with Cognatiq view

JETFUEL™, the new premium energy drink brand, is excited to introduce an industry-setting addition to its product lineup: JETFUEL™ Energy RTD, one of the  very first energy drinks featuring the innovative and patented ingredient CognatiQ® from FutureCeuticals, and is available exclusively in over 700 Vitamin Shoppe locations across the country. 

Staying true to the brand, JETFUEL utilizes only the highest quality ingredients while leveraging innovation to bring to market an energy drink that fills the void of true cognition and focus, providing both mental and physical benefits.  

“It’s an exciting time for us introducing this innovative, great-tasting, product to this exponentially growing category and we believe the inclusion of the patented CognatiQ ingredient will further ensure the success of this truly terrific energy drink,” says CEO Charles Moser.

CognatiQ® is a unique and patented coffee fruit extract that has taken the world of cognitive support by storm. This powerful ingredient has been clinically shown to elevate brain health by boosting BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), increasing brain connectivity, and enhancing cognitive performance from a single 100mg dose. It combines the best of nature and science to ensure that your brain performs and functions at the highest level—no matter what life throws your way. 

Studies have shown that CognatiQ® can enhance cognitive tasks and improve functional connectivity in brain regions associated with attention, focus, and working memory ®—making it the perfect energy drink for the office, school, gym, or while gaming. 

JETFUEL™ Energy RTD isn’t your typical energy drink full of stimulants that can make you jittery before a massive crash. The brand listened to consumer insight to formulate a beverage that didn’t simply blend in with every other energy drink on the market. JETFUEL™ Energy RTD is carving its own path and pushing the other beverages out of the way so that consumers can focus on unlocking both mental and physical performance to support their daily tasks and training. 

JETFUEL’s decision to incorporate CognatiQ® into its new RTD energy drink represents a significant leap in the market. By harnessing the power of CognatiQ®, JETFUEL™ Energy RTD aims to provide consumers with not only an energy boost but also cognitive support that can help them perform at their peak in all aspects of life. 

Join the JETFUEL™ Movement today and elevate your purpose with JETFUEL™ Energy Drink. Ready. Jet. Go.™ Available in Watermelon, Strawberry Lemonade, and Tropic Thunderburst. 

Purchase JETFUEL™ by visiting www.jetfuelenergy.comwww.vitaminshoppe.com, as well as the more than 700 Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide. 

About JETFUEL™ 

JETFUEL™ is an energy and performance brand driven by 25 years of nutrition and supplement experience with a passion for designing consumer-centric products built by the consumer, for the consumer. The JETFUEL™ brand name delivers on both a promise to launch energy and performance products to the marketplace but is also fueled by a team of people who believe adamantly in the brand and its core principles. At JETFUEL™, we believe everyone has the potential for greatness, and when life throws a lot at you, our energy products are there to help you tackle the obstacles that come your way, no matter how big or small. Whether you’re an athlete pushing their limits, an employee grinding long hours, or a student striving for excellence, JETFUEL™ is your unwavering companion to help you WIN each and every day. JETFUEL™…. Ready. Jet. Go.™ For more information, please visit https://jetfuelenergy.com

About FutureCeuticals
FutureCeuticals is a family-owned industry leader in the research, development and manufacture of fruit, vegetable, and grain-based powders and extracts for the functional food, cosmetics, and dietary supplement markets. We work to unlock the synergistic power of plants through the discovery and research of innovative, nutritious, and convenient plant-based ingredients. CognatiQ® is a registered trademark of FutureCeuticals.



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Empowering Community Health: WellCheck Unveils St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal in Collaboration With SMCHD

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Empowering Community Health: WellCheck Unveils St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal in Collaboration With SMCHD

WellCheck and St. Mary's County Health Department

From left to right: Tammy Loewe, LCSW-C, Behavioral Health Division Director; Chris Nickerson, CEO, WellCheck; Harold Williams, CEO PSL Consulting & Security Services LLC; Lance Cassell, CTO WellCheck; Meenakshi G. Brewster, MD, MPH, FAAFP

WellCheck, a technology firm specializing in the development of enterprise digital health and safety software, in collaboration with the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), proudly unveils the St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal for community services. This digital platform seamlessly connects community members to local services addressing health, wellness, and the myriad of social factors influencing one’s journey toward improved health. Cloud-based and HIPAA-compliant, the WellCheck portal is accessible from any digital device and does not require downloading applications. 

Chris Nickerson, CEO of WellCheck, expressed their enthusiasm, stating, "We are privileged to join hands with the St. Mary’s County Health Department in their unwavering dedication to fostering the health and well-being of our community. In St. Mary’s County, various localized programs and wellness services are available; however, navigating them has presented a challenge for our community and healthcare providers. Our comprehensive health and wellness portal offers the community a secure and user-friendly gateway, simultaneously boosting engagement with the impactful localized programs and services at their disposal."

The St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal boasts a directory of free or reduced-cost local services provided by the health department and other community service entities. These services encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from health care and personal finance to conflict mediation, mental health support, and substance use recovery. The portal seamlessly interconnects these services, streamlining the referral process for healthcare providers and offering community members direct access for self-referral. 

Registered community service providers can efficiently manage incoming referrals, appointments, and check-ins, receiving real-time notifications upon completing referrals to other services. 

“This is an incredible resource for our community members, healthcare workers, and community service organizations," said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “Finally, we have an efficient and user-friendly solution to link our community with local services that bolster their health and overall well-being.” 

As the community service landscape evolves, the directory of local programs and services will expand to encompass more offerings. Community service providers interested in enrolling in the WellCheck digital referral system and featuring their eligible services may find additional information here.

To access the St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal and get connected to local community services, visit here. For more information on WellCheck’s software, visit https://www.wellcheck.us/.

About WellCheck

WellCheck is an award-winning innovation partner that revolutionizes the impact of health and safety in our communities. Initially designed for real-time emergency accountability within schools, the company's HIPAA-compliant software suite allowed for expansion into public and school-based health (SBHCs) during the pandemic of 2020-2022. WellCheck has since collaborated with over 100 schools nationwide and dozens of city and county health departments. To learn more, visit https://www.wellcheck.us/.

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Knives Out 3: Rian Johnson gives an update on upcoming sequel

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Knives Out 3: Rian Johnson gives an update on upcoming sequel

Rian Johnson provides a promising update on Knives Out 3, the upcoming Netflix sequel to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

Netflix paid big bucks for two Knives Out sequels. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery debuted last year, but the WGA strike obviously forced writer/director Rian Johnson to pump the brakes on the next installment. However, now that the strike is over, Johnson is back to work on Knives Out 3 and told The Wrap that he’s got the premise nailed down.

It’s coming along. I obviously couldn’t work during the strike, and now that it’s over, I’m diving in full force, and so it’s coming along,” Rian Johnson said. “I’ve got the premise, I’ve got the setting, I’ve got what the movie is in my head. It’s just a matter of writing the damn thing.

At the beginning of the year, Johnson was still busy juggling a “big cloud of ideas” for Knives Out 3 but hadn’t settled on anything. “I’m jumping into the next Benoit Blanc next because I can’t think about another story,” Johnson said. “I’ve got a big cloud of ideas, but it hasn’t all snapped into focus yet. It’s exciting, though, and it’s very, very different from this one. That’s what I’m excited about.” The director said that when he’s breaking the story, he doesn’t start with the crime. “I start with the structure of the story, and what the audience’s journey is actually going to be through the story,” Johnson explained. “Which has to do with the crime, but more than that, it has to do with who we care about and why… That’s great, as opposed to, ‘Let’s come up with a great murder’, where you’ll drive yourself insane trying to do it.

Although Johnson’s contract with Netflix only covers two Knives Out sequels, he teased last November that he’d be down to do more as long as Daniel Craig and himself are still having fun. “As long as the two of us are still having fun, and as long as we can continue to make these truly new experiences each time, and find new ways to challenge ourselves,” Johnson said. “The second we feel like we’re repeating ourselves, or just turning a crank on a machine, we’ll stop. Because to me, the whole conception of this whole series is the same way Agatha Christie did it with her books – we’re doing something new and surprising every time.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/knives-out-3-rian-johnson-update/

Killers of the Flower Moon: How Ari Aster influenced the Martin Scorsese movie

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Killers of the Flower Moon: How Ari Aster influenced the Martin Scorsese movie

Martin Scorsese explains how Midsommar director Ari Aster influenced his upcoming movie, Killers of the Flower Moon.

Based on David Grann’s best-selling crime thriller, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon tells the real-life mystery of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s, who became wealthy after oil was discovered beneath their land. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off, and the ensuing spiral of conspiracy, greed and murder got so bad that the FBI had to step in. It’s a sprawling story with a nearly three-and-a-half-hour runtime, and Martin Scorsese looked to the films of Ari Aster for influence on its pacing.

I very much like the style and pacing of good horror films like Ari Aster’s Midsommar or Beau Is Afraid,” Martin Scorsese told The Irish Times. “The pacing of those films goes back to the B films of Val Lewton, Jacques Tourneur’s Cat People or I Walked With a Zombie. Just going a little slower. A little quieter. I was very concerned about allowing scenes that were not narrative into the story, scenes to do with the Osage culture — leaving in those scenes of custom, like the baby namings, the funerals and the weddings — so we could begin to understand a little more about the people. I felt confident that a lot of people would allow themselves to be immersed in the world of the film. One has to take these chances. At this age, what else can I do?

Martin Scorsese has sung the praises of Ari Aster before, saying that the young director is “One of the most extraordinary new voices in cinema.”

Martin Scorsese spent two years working on the script for Killers of the Flower Moon with co-writer Eric Roth, which was initially set to feature Leonardo DiCaprio playing the FBI agent who investigates the murders. However, DiCaprio made a note that set them in a different direction. “Myself and [my co-screenwriter] Eric Roth talked about telling the story from the point of view of the bureau agents coming in to investigate,” Scorsese said. “After two years of working on the script, Leo came to me and asked, ‘Where is the heart of this story?’ I had had meetings and dinners with the Osage, and I thought, Well, there’s the story. The real story, we felt, was not necessarily coming from the outside, with the bureau, but rather from the inside, from Oklahoma.

At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight,” reads the official synopsis. “The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart and Mollie Kyle, Killers of the Flower Moon is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal.

Killers of the Flower Moon will debut in theaters on October 20th, so be sure to check out a review from our own Chris Bumbray right here.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/killers-of-the-flower-moon-martin-scorsese-ari-aster/