In the Loop In the Loop In the Loop is a 2009 British satirical black comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci. The film is a spin-off from his BBC Television series "The Thick of It" and satirises Anglo-American politics in the 21st century, in particular the invasion of Iraq. It was nominated for the 2009 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film stars Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, Chris Addison, David Rasche, and James Gandolfini. When both the UK and the US are suggesting military intervention in the Middle East, Simon Foster (Tom Hollander), the Minister for International Development, unintentionally states
Puss in Boots (2011 film) outlaws in ownership of legendary magical beans that lead to a great fortune. The character of Puss in Boots originated in a European fairy tale in 1697, and the film is a spin-off and prequel to the "Shrek" franchise. The film was released in theaters on October 28, 2011, in Digital 3D and IMAX 3D. "Puss in Boots" grossed $554.9 million at the box office and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards. A television series spin-off from the film titled "The Adventures of Puss in Boots" premiered on Netflix in 2015. A sequel titled "Puss