
‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ movie review: tepid sequel adds to the junk heap
Autobots battle Terrorcons with the help of the Maximals in order to save Earth and find a way home to Cybertron in this by-the-numbers prequel.
Latest news

‘Oppenheimer’ to screen in full-frame 70mm at Prague’s Cinema City Flora IMAX
Prague’s IMAX cinema will be the only one in continental Europe to screen the latest film from director Christopher Nolan in its intended format.

‘Suburban Screams’: John Carpenter remotely directed a Prague-shot TV series
The legendary horror director revealed that he has remotely directed for a new TV series shot in Prague from his home in Hollywood.

‘Interview with the Vampire’ shooting by Prague Castle this weekend
The second season of the AMC series based on the Anne Rice novel is currently filming near Prague’s Old Town Square.

Czech sci-fi film ‘Restore Point’ lands distribution deals at Cannes
The first Czech sci-fi film in 40 years has drawn comparisons to Blade Runner and will be seen in international markets.

Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’, with Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård, wraps Prague shoot
Production of Nosferatu in the Czech Republic wrapped on May 19 following a complex three-month shoot.

Czech-shot WWII adventure ‘Blood & Gold’ premieres on Netflix
The WWII adventure inspired by Sergio Leone westerns was shot on location in the Czech Republic last year.
Movie reviews

‘Hypnotic’ movie review: Ben Affleck pieces together an Inception-lite puzzle box
Ben Affleck attempts to unravel the mystery behind his daughter’s disappearance in this Robert Rodriguez thriller.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ movie review: trilogy capper the best MCU film since Phase 3
Bradley Cooper’s Rocket Racoon gets his due in the best Marvel movie since Avengers: Endgame.

‘The Angel Levine’: Harry Belafonte’s Czech collaboration is worth rediscovering
The Angel Levine was directed by Ján Kadár, who earned Czechoslovakia its first Oscar for The Shop on the Main Street.

‘Evil Dead Rise’ movie review: Deadites escape from L.A. in ultra-violent update
This sequel-slash-reboot lacks the comic ingenuity of the original Sam Raimi films, but still serves up a better-than-average bloodbath.
Filmed in Prague

‘Interview with the Vampire’ to shoot at Prague’s Old Town Square, Týn Church
Filming for Interview with the Vampire will take place around Prague’s Old Town Square from May 28 through June 3.

Orlando Bloom praises Czech beer in new promo for Prague brewery Staropramen
Bloom, recently announced as the new brand ambassador for Staropramen, has debuted in a new TV spot shot in Prague.

Orlando Bloom is the new brand ambassador for Prague beer Staropramen
“I fell in love with Prague when I lived and worked there for a few years,” the actor says as the new ambassador for the Czech beer.

‘The Wheel of Time’, season three, is now shooting in Prague
Production on the third season of Amazon’s is officially underway at Jordan Studios in Prague’s Letňany neighborhood.
Czech cinema news

Prague sewage treatment plant to host festival of crap movies
The Room, Troll 2, and other terrible movies will fill the halls at Prague’s Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč from June 9-10.

Concerts by Morcheeba, Russell Crowe to open 2023 Karlovy Vary film fest
The English electronic band will join the Oscar-winning actor on stage outside the Hotel Thermal for opening night concerts on June 30.

Johnny Depp to star in 2023 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival trailer
The actor will star in this year’s festival trailer after being awarded KVIFF’s Crystal Globe for Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema in 2021.

Confirmed: Russell Crowe to be awarded at 2023 Karlovy Vary film festival
The actor will be awarded a Crystal Globe at this year’s festival and also appear onstage during the opening night concert.