The first look images of “William Tell,” the epic story of the crossbow-wielding warrior, have been released. The feature film is in its last week of principal photography in Italy. Beta Cinema is representing international sales rights with WME Independent handling North American rights.
Nick Hamm directs, based on his screenplay, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s play. Hamm’s credits include “Driven,” which was selected as the closing film at the Venice Film Festival 2018 and released by Universal; “Gigi & Nate” (2022); the Netflix series “White Lines” (2020); and “The Journey,” which premiered at Venice and Toronto in 2016.
The film stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Academy-Award nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
The story unfolds in the 14th century amid the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire, when Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians,...
Nick Hamm directs, based on his screenplay, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s play. Hamm’s credits include “Driven,” which was selected as the closing film at the Venice Film Festival 2018 and released by Universal; “Gigi & Nate” (2022); the Netflix series “White Lines” (2020); and “The Journey,” which premiered at Venice and Toronto in 2016.
The film stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Academy-Award nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
The story unfolds in the 14th century amid the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire, when Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Swift has joined elite company by achieving her 10th No. 1 single, and it’s all thanks to a song originally released four years ago.
“Cruel Summer” tops this week’s Billboard Hot 100. The song was originally released way back in 2019 on her album Lover, but was promoted as a proper single during “The Eras Tour.” Last week, she further bolstered the song’s streaming numbers by unveiling a live version of the track as well as a new remix from by Giobbi.
“Cruel Summer” marks Swift’s 10th No. 1 single to date, following “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Bad Blood” featuring Kendrick Lamar, “Look What You Made Me Do,” “Cardigan,” “Willow,” “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version),” and “Anti-Hero.”
As a result, Swift becomes only the 12th artist ever to achieve 10 No. 1 singles. The Beatles currently hold the all-time record with 20 chart-toppers,...
“Cruel Summer” tops this week’s Billboard Hot 100. The song was originally released way back in 2019 on her album Lover, but was promoted as a proper single during “The Eras Tour.” Last week, she further bolstered the song’s streaming numbers by unveiling a live version of the track as well as a new remix from by Giobbi.
“Cruel Summer” marks Swift’s 10th No. 1 single to date, following “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Bad Blood” featuring Kendrick Lamar, “Look What You Made Me Do,” “Cardigan,” “Willow,” “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version),” and “Anti-Hero.”
As a result, Swift becomes only the 12th artist ever to achieve 10 No. 1 singles. The Beatles currently hold the all-time record with 20 chart-toppers,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
There’s a moment early on in Taylor Swift Era’s Tour concert film before she launches into her nearly dozen studio albums, but after she points to parts of the crowd to see how loud they’ll scream, when she looks into the audience. “This is getting dangerous, it’s about to start going to my head,” she says, absorbing the energy around her. “It makes me feel so powerful.”
This was the Taylor Swift I was here to observe in a Midtown AMC on a Saturday morning. Working for Rolling Stone for 13 years,...
This was the Taylor Swift I was here to observe in a Midtown AMC on a Saturday morning. Working for Rolling Stone for 13 years,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Elisabeth Garber-Paul
- Rollingstone.com
It’s no secret that Rick Riordan, who wrote the Percy Jackson book series and executive-produces the upcoming Disney+ live-action series, took major issue with the 2010 film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and its sequel Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.
In his notes to movie producers in 2009, he called the Lightning Thief script “terrible” as a whole and maligned the age-inappropriate swearing as a “lazy attempt to make the script seem hip to teens.” Responding to a fan in 2020 who said he hated the films more than they did, Riordan shared that it was “my life’s...
In his notes to movie producers in 2009, he called the Lightning Thief script “terrible” as a whole and maligned the age-inappropriate swearing as a “lazy attempt to make the script seem hip to teens.” Responding to a fan in 2020 who said he hated the films more than they did, Riordan shared that it was “my life’s...
- 10/18/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Ahead of the premiere of Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated Killers of the Flower Moon in theaters around the world, including IMAX® theaters, this Friday, October 20, Apple Original Films today unveiled the final trailer for the upcoming feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone.
Killers of the Flower Moon is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), Killers of the Flower Moon tracks the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight after oil was discovered underneath their land. Killers of the Flower Moon also stars Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, and is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese,...
Killers of the Flower Moon is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), Killers of the Flower Moon tracks the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight after oil was discovered underneath their land. Killers of the Flower Moon also stars Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, and is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Continuing to build anticipation for the new Martin Scorsese-directed feature “Killers of the Flower Moon” that’s being released in theaters via Paramount Pictures this Friday, Apple Original Films dropped a trailer (its third) today that gives a quick overview of the $200 million Western epic. The film focuses on the murders of a number of wealthy Osage Nation members for their oil money in 1920s Oklahoma. It reunites Scorsese with his longtime acting collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio – who plays Ernest Buckhart, the charmingly conniving husband of Osage oil heiress Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone) – and Robert De Niro, who portrays the villainous business magnate William Hale. Watch the new trailer above.
The film earned rave notices out of its Cannes Film Festival world premiere in May. It’s been at or near the top of the combined Oscar handicap odds at Gold Derby since it premiered and finds itself in second...
The film earned rave notices out of its Cannes Film Festival world premiere in May. It’s been at or near the top of the combined Oscar handicap odds at Gold Derby since it premiered and finds itself in second...
- 10/17/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
What is a collectible? What separates something from just the average piece of pop culture memorabilia? Gene Cook (eBay), Ming Chen (Comic Book Men), and Brian Volk-Weiss (CEO – Nacelle), joined Aaron Sagers in the Den of Geek studio at New York Comic Con to dive into the well of collecting!
Lego is jumping on the spooky season bandwagon with specialized posters themed around classic horror stories.
“A collection of six horror-themed posters are available from the Insiders Rewards Centre, each costing 1750 points. Each poster is limited to 5400 copies, measures 30cm by 40cm and features glow-in-the-dark ink.”
Read more at Brickset
Apple announced a new Apple Pencil, and it’s shockingly one of their most affordable products yet.
“Apple’s Newsroom announced the new Apple Pencil on Tuesday. It’s more affordable than its predecessors and offers some new features. According to Apple, it offers the same ‘pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency,...
Lego is jumping on the spooky season bandwagon with specialized posters themed around classic horror stories.
“A collection of six horror-themed posters are available from the Insiders Rewards Centre, each costing 1750 points. Each poster is limited to 5400 copies, measures 30cm by 40cm and features glow-in-the-dark ink.”
Read more at Brickset
Apple announced a new Apple Pencil, and it’s shockingly one of their most affordable products yet.
“Apple’s Newsroom announced the new Apple Pencil on Tuesday. It’s more affordable than its predecessors and offers some new features. According to Apple, it offers the same ‘pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
Warwick Davis is the face of the “Willow” franchise, which kicked off in 1988 with Ron Howard’s fantasy film and continued with the short-lived Disney+ sequel series in 2022. Disney canceled the television series after only one eight-episode season, and then it pulled the show off of Disney+ entirely for cost-cutting measures. Davis is now calling out Disney on X (formerly Twitter), asking the studio in a recent post to answer the many fans wondering why they can no longer watch the show via streaming.
“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of ‘Willow,’ who are the reason the Disney+ series was made,” Davis posted. “Please tell me [Walt Disney Company], what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing.”
“Willow” was one of nearly 50 titles that Disney+ pulled from its streaming library in May. Other...
“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of ‘Willow,’ who are the reason the Disney+ series was made,” Davis posted. “Please tell me [Walt Disney Company], what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing.”
“Willow” was one of nearly 50 titles that Disney+ pulled from its streaming library in May. Other...
- 10/16/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Willow actor and silver screen legend Warwick Davis is not holding back about Disney’s removal of the Willow series. Davis recently took to social media to break his silence about the House of Mouse pulling its Willow series from the streaming platform as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative under Disney CEO Bob Iger.
“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus series was made,” Davis wrote on X (formally known as Twitter). “Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing”
I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more?...
“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus series was made,” Davis wrote on X (formally known as Twitter). “Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing”
I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more?...
- 10/16/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Willow star Warwick Davis is not happy about the removal of the Disney+ fantasy-adventure series from the streaming platform, calling it “#embarrassing”.
“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus series was made,” Davis wrote on X (fka Twitter). “Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing”
The streamer announced in March that there would be no second season of the original series, based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. However, series creator Jon Kasdan later categorized Willow‘s status as more of a pause than cancellation, noting that Season 2 has been written and he is hopeful that it will eventually be made, but not for at least the next 12 months, leading to a decision to release the cast.
Disney removed...
“I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus series was made,” Davis wrote on X (fka Twitter). “Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing”
The streamer announced in March that there would be no second season of the original series, based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. However, series creator Jon Kasdan later categorized Willow‘s status as more of a pause than cancellation, noting that Season 2 has been written and he is hopeful that it will eventually be made, but not for at least the next 12 months, leading to a decision to release the cast.
Disney removed...
- 10/16/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Willow star Warwick Davis is still mourning the cancellation and removal of his 2022 fantasy/adventure series from the Disney+ platform.
In a recent post on X (fka Twitter), Davis wrote: “I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing”
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In a recent post on X (fka Twitter), Davis wrote: “I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing”
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- 10/16/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" remains one of the great TV shows, at least in part because of its supporting characters. The series boasted a supporting cast that became as popular and beloved as the titular slayer herself. Whether it's the Scoobies, David Boreanez's Angel, or the hugely-popular character that was originally supposed to be killed off early, Spike (James Marsters), one of the series' great strengths was the fact that its central character was, at least by the series' end, essentially one of many protagonists.
"Buffy" debuted on the WB back in 1997, but by 1999 Angel had proven popular enough to get his own spin-off, with "Angel" airing on the same network that year. In that first season of the spin-off show, Buffy's former beau is joined by Eliza Dushku's Faith, another slayer who was "called" following the death of Kendra, yet another slayer "called" after Buffy temporarily died in season one.
"Buffy" debuted on the WB back in 1997, but by 1999 Angel had proven popular enough to get his own spin-off, with "Angel" airing on the same network that year. In that first season of the spin-off show, Buffy's former beau is joined by Eliza Dushku's Faith, another slayer who was "called" following the death of Kendra, yet another slayer "called" after Buffy temporarily died in season one.
- 10/15/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Warwick Davis has a question for Disney, and they probably aren’t going to like it.
On Saturday, the “Willow” star tweeted, “I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series anymore? #embarrassing.”
Disney removed the original series from its streaming service Disney+ in May, only six months after the show began airing. The decision left the sequel to the 1988 movie effectively homeless, and a legion of subscribers disappointed.
I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing pic.
On Saturday, the “Willow” star tweeted, “I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series anymore? #embarrassing.”
Disney removed the original series from its streaming service Disney+ in May, only six months after the show began airing. The decision left the sequel to the 1988 movie effectively homeless, and a legion of subscribers disappointed.
I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made. Please tell me @WaltDisneyCo, what do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series any more? #embarrassing pic.
- 10/14/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
The first of many great moments in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie: Right as the lights went down, the girl in Row H spoke up. “Oh my God, I should have asked permission before now, but we’re all gonna sing, right?” she pleaded in the dark. “Because I wanna sing!” A woman seated a few rows in front replied, “Sing loud and proud, sister.” And that’s all the discussion anyone needed about that. Because this was opening night of the Eras concert film, and nothing could have...
- 10/13/2023
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” concert film premiered Wednesday night to an enthusiastic crowd of celebrities, fans and of course Taylor’s team, with the star of the film in attendance. As one of the first to see the film, TheWrap has the scoop on which songs from the wildly popular tour made the film, and which songs were cut.
After making speeches in multiple auditoriums for separate audiences, Swift, clad in a sky blue floral-patterned dress (probably in theme for “1989 (Taylor’s Version) with her hair pinned up like the signature bob she had when that album first came out), sat back to enjoy the experience in one of the IMAX screening rooms with her background vocalists and publicist Tree Paine.
The documentary runs 2 hours and 48 minutes, slightly shorter than Swift’s three-hour setlist and performance, which she has brought to 17 of the United States so far in addition to Mexico.
After making speeches in multiple auditoriums for separate audiences, Swift, clad in a sky blue floral-patterned dress (probably in theme for “1989 (Taylor’s Version) with her hair pinned up like the signature bob she had when that album first came out), sat back to enjoy the experience in one of the IMAX screening rooms with her background vocalists and publicist Tree Paine.
The documentary runs 2 hours and 48 minutes, slightly shorter than Swift’s three-hour setlist and performance, which she has brought to 17 of the United States so far in addition to Mexico.
- 10/12/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
The premiere of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour was the kind of glimmery spectacle only a superstar like Swift can create. From Swifties exchanging friendship bracelets with Taylor’s mom Andrea (by “Swifties,” we mean the writer typing this) to Beyoncé, yes, Beyoncé, posing for photos with Taylor on the red carpet, Thursday’s event proved to be nearly as magical as any of the Swift’s tour stops.
Outside of the venue, helicopters roamed, streets closed, and fans without tickets surrounded The Grove, the outdoor shopping mall in L.
Outside of the venue, helicopters roamed, streets closed, and fans without tickets surrounded The Grove, the outdoor shopping mall in L.
- 10/12/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Try telling viewers of a certain age about the immense popularity of "The Andy Griffith Show" back in the day and you're likely to be met by blank stares, quite a number of follow-up questions, or both. Looking back, it may be surprising to realize that neither Andy Griffith nor the show itself garnered any major awards love throughout the eight seasons it was on the air, never resulted in much of any real merchandising profits during its run (which was a rarity at the time), and even met a somewhat ignominious end when Griffith was written out of the sitcom series and the entire production became rebranded as "Mayberry R.F.D."
In between those extremes, however, "The Andy Griffith Show" maintained its status as a consistent ratings juggernaut throughout each and every year and vaulted its cast to stardom. Buoyed by Griffith's "Aw shucks" small-town and square-jawed heroic appeal, an all-time classic opening theme song,...
In between those extremes, however, "The Andy Griffith Show" maintained its status as a consistent ratings juggernaut throughout each and every year and vaulted its cast to stardom. Buoyed by Griffith's "Aw shucks" small-town and square-jawed heroic appeal, an all-time classic opening theme song,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
One may consider themselves lucky if they've managed to snag a ticket to Taylor Swift's sold-out Eras Tour, so there's no doubt fans will be documenting every moment of their experience on social media.
The best part about The Eras Tour is that Swift is revisiting songs from every last one of her 10 albums through the years. Whether you're a day-one fan whose favorite song is still one of her country classics like "Tim McGraw" or "Our Song," someone who has a soft spot for her pop anthems like "22" and "Blank Space," or you've grown fond of her folk lyricism in songs like "Cardigan" and "Willow," there's something for everyone on the Eras Tour.
If you're getting ready to post your photo dump from your spectacular night at Swift's tour stop in your city and need some lyrics as inspiration, check out this list of Taylor Swift lyrics for...
The best part about The Eras Tour is that Swift is revisiting songs from every last one of her 10 albums through the years. Whether you're a day-one fan whose favorite song is still one of her country classics like "Tim McGraw" or "Our Song," someone who has a soft spot for her pop anthems like "22" and "Blank Space," or you've grown fond of her folk lyricism in songs like "Cardigan" and "Willow," there's something for everyone on the Eras Tour.
If you're getting ready to post your photo dump from your spectacular night at Swift's tour stop in your city and need some lyrics as inspiration, check out this list of Taylor Swift lyrics for...
- 10/10/2023
- by Noelle Devoe
- Popsugar.com
One streaming service's trash is another's treasure. To that end, Roku has announced that it has nabbed the rights to "The Spiderwick Chronicles" TV series, which had previously been in the works at Disney+. And when we say in the works, we mean that the entire eight-episode series had already been filmed. Yet, Disney decided not to release it anyhow, as we learned back in August. But the show will see the light of day after all.
The adaptation of the acclaimed book series by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black will now be a Roku Original series that will debut on The Roku Channel in early 2024. No specific release date has been announced yet but expect more information, including a trailer, sooner rather than later. It's easy to see why Disney would have pursued this in the first place as the YA fantasy adventure novels are quite popular, with 20 million copies sold.
The adaptation of the acclaimed book series by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black will now be a Roku Original series that will debut on The Roku Channel in early 2024. No specific release date has been announced yet but expect more information, including a trailer, sooner rather than later. It's easy to see why Disney would have pursued this in the first place as the YA fantasy adventure novels are quite popular, with 20 million copies sold.
- 10/10/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
It's always difficult hearing a show that's been completed isn't airing at its original home.
There was a lot of excitement about The Spiderwick Chronicles when Disney+ ordered the series.
You can only imagine our surprise when it emerged that the streaming service had scrapped the project after shooting an entire season.
The decision to nix the show came as Disney+, like many other streaming services, examined its content slate with the eye of cutting costs.
That led to several shows that had already premiered, including Willow, being banished from the service entirely.
While many projects haven't found new homes, we're happy to report that there is a future for The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Roku has stepped in to pick up the completed episodes to air in the U.S. at some point in 2024.
Deadline first reported the news.
"It is an honor to bring The Spiderwick Chronicles, a spectacular adventure-filled...
There was a lot of excitement about The Spiderwick Chronicles when Disney+ ordered the series.
You can only imagine our surprise when it emerged that the streaming service had scrapped the project after shooting an entire season.
The decision to nix the show came as Disney+, like many other streaming services, examined its content slate with the eye of cutting costs.
That led to several shows that had already premiered, including Willow, being banished from the service entirely.
While many projects haven't found new homes, we're happy to report that there is a future for The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Roku has stepped in to pick up the completed episodes to air in the U.S. at some point in 2024.
Deadline first reported the news.
"It is an honor to bring The Spiderwick Chronicles, a spectacular adventure-filled...
- 10/10/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is contested October 5-November 19 in India, as 10 national teams compete in the world’s premier cricket tournament. Games will be televised in the U.S. on Willow, a channel devoted to cricket and available from cable and satellite TV providers. Matches will stream on ESPN+ and are presented with separate feeds in English and Hindi. Icc Cricket World Cup India 2023 TV & Streaming Schedule All Times Eastern/Central. Thursday, October 5 3a/2a c, Match 1: England vs. New Zealand Friday, October 6 4:30a/3:30a c, Match 2: Netherlands vs. Pakistan Saturday, October 7 1am/midnight c, Match 3: Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh 4:30a/3:30a c, Match 4: South Africa vs. Sri Lanka Sunday, October 8 4:30a/3:30a c, Match 5: India vs. Australia Monday, October 9 4:30a/3:30a c, Match 6: Netherlands vs. New Zealand Tuesday, October 10 1am/midnight c, Match 7: Bangladesh vs.
- 10/5/2023
- TV Insider
It's another historic first for Disney+ as seven movies that were abandoned from the streamer are now available on major digital platforms.
As part of a surprising move to cut down costs, Disney decided to remove several TV shows from Disney+, which included notable titles like Willow, Big Shot, and The Mysterious Benedict Society.
A good chunk of Disney+ original movies was also not safe from the content purge as the streamer removed the likes of the Cheaper By The Dozen reboot, Artemis Fowl, and Better Nate Than Never.
Read full article on The Direct.
As part of a surprising move to cut down costs, Disney decided to remove several TV shows from Disney+, which included notable titles like Willow, Big Shot, and The Mysterious Benedict Society.
A good chunk of Disney+ original movies was also not safe from the content purge as the streamer removed the likes of the Cheaper By The Dozen reboot, Artemis Fowl, and Better Nate Than Never.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/26/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Exclusive: Here’s your first look at Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Invisible Man) and Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) in UK action-thriller Jackdaw, which gets its world premiere at Fantastic Fest tomorrow.
Jackson-Cohen and Coleman are currently starring opposite each other in Amazon series Wilderness.
Jackdaw marks the debut feature of writer-director Jamie Childs, whose TV credits include Disney+’s Willow, Netflix’s The Sandman and BBC/HBO adaptation His Dark Materials.
The film is set over the course of a single night and follows a broke former motocross champion and army veteran who agrees to pick-up a mysterious package in the North Sea, with disastrous consequences for himself and his brother.
Pic is produced by Sebastian Raybaud (Greenland) and Callum Grant for Anton, Kate Glover (47 Meters Down) and Jamie Childs. Childs directs alongside his regular Dop Will Baldy (The Sandman).
Cast also includes Thomas Turgoose, Allan Mustafa, Rory McCann,...
Jackson-Cohen and Coleman are currently starring opposite each other in Amazon series Wilderness.
Jackdaw marks the debut feature of writer-director Jamie Childs, whose TV credits include Disney+’s Willow, Netflix’s The Sandman and BBC/HBO adaptation His Dark Materials.
The film is set over the course of a single night and follows a broke former motocross champion and army veteran who agrees to pick-up a mysterious package in the North Sea, with disastrous consequences for himself and his brother.
Pic is produced by Sebastian Raybaud (Greenland) and Callum Grant for Anton, Kate Glover (47 Meters Down) and Jamie Childs. Childs directs alongside his regular Dop Will Baldy (The Sandman).
Cast also includes Thomas Turgoose, Allan Mustafa, Rory McCann,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Kozachik, the Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor behind “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Corpse Bride,” “James and the Giant Peach” and others, has died. He was 72 years old.
Kvoa News Tucson first reported the news, commemorating Kozachik and sending condolences to his family, including brother Steve, the Arizona city’s councilman and vice mayor. Pete died Sept. 12 after suffering complications due to aphasia and primary progressive aphasia.
Kozachik received an Oscar nomination for his work on Tim Burton’s stop-motion holiday classic, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Besides the Henry Selick-directed 1993 animated film that combines Halloween and Christmas, he also worked on films like “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and “The Matrix.”
“Dreamscape” (1984) starring Dennis Quaid launched the visual artist’s film career. He worked as visual effects camera operator on “Howard the Duck” (1986), and he went on to contribute to “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” “Innerspace,” “Willow,” “Ghostbusters II,...
Kvoa News Tucson first reported the news, commemorating Kozachik and sending condolences to his family, including brother Steve, the Arizona city’s councilman and vice mayor. Pete died Sept. 12 after suffering complications due to aphasia and primary progressive aphasia.
Kozachik received an Oscar nomination for his work on Tim Burton’s stop-motion holiday classic, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Besides the Henry Selick-directed 1993 animated film that combines Halloween and Christmas, he also worked on films like “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and “The Matrix.”
“Dreamscape” (1984) starring Dennis Quaid launched the visual artist’s film career. He worked as visual effects camera operator on “Howard the Duck” (1986), and he went on to contribute to “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” “Innerspace,” “Willow,” “Ghostbusters II,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Pete Kozachik, a visual effects and stop-motion artist whose work on acclaimed animated films by Tim Burton, Henry Selick and others brought recognition and an Oscar nomination, died Sept. 12 at his California home in the Bay Area following a years-long battle with aphasia and primary progressive aphasia. He was 72.
His death was first announced on Tucson’s NBC affiliate station Kvoa. Kozachik attended high school and college in Tucson, and his brother Steve Kozachik is vice mayor of the city.
While best known for his Oscar-nominated work on 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Selick and produced by Burton, Kozachik launched his career in 1984 on the sci-fi film Dreamscape starring Dennis Quad. In ’86 he was the visual effects camera operator on the notorious Howard the Duck, going on to build a solid roster of credits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,...
His death was first announced on Tucson’s NBC affiliate station Kvoa. Kozachik attended high school and college in Tucson, and his brother Steve Kozachik is vice mayor of the city.
While best known for his Oscar-nominated work on 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Selick and produced by Burton, Kozachik launched his career in 1984 on the sci-fi film Dreamscape starring Dennis Quad. In ’86 he was the visual effects camera operator on the notorious Howard the Duck, going on to build a solid roster of credits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Kozachik, the Oscar-nominated visual effects artist who contributed his stop-motion expertise to such films as The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, Corpse Bride and Coraline, has died. He was 72.
Kozachik died peacefully Tuesday in hospice care in his Northern California home of complications from primary progressive aphasia, a rare form of Alzheimer’s, his wife, Katy Moore-Kozachik, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Kozachik also operated a stop-motion camera on Ghostbusters II (1989) and served as director of miniature photography on Starship Troopers (1997) and as a visual effects cameraman on Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones (2002).
At Industrial Light & Magic, he worked on films including Howard the Duck (1986), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Innerspace (1987) and Willow (1988) before rejoining frequent collaborator Phil Tippett on the RoboCop sequels released in 1990 and ’93.
For director Henry Selick, Kozachik was director of photography on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach...
Kozachik died peacefully Tuesday in hospice care in his Northern California home of complications from primary progressive aphasia, a rare form of Alzheimer’s, his wife, Katy Moore-Kozachik, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Kozachik also operated a stop-motion camera on Ghostbusters II (1989) and served as director of miniature photography on Starship Troopers (1997) and as a visual effects cameraman on Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones (2002).
At Industrial Light & Magic, he worked on films including Howard the Duck (1986), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Innerspace (1987) and Willow (1988) before rejoining frequent collaborator Phil Tippett on the RoboCop sequels released in 1990 and ’93.
For director Henry Selick, Kozachik was director of photography on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach...
- 9/18/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is joining forces once again for a new story centered around James Marsters’ beloved villain-turned-sorta-Scooby, Spike, TVLine has learned.
Slayers: A Buffyverse Story will be set 20 years after the series finale with Marsters reprising his role alongside Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia), Anthony Head (Giles), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Emma Caulfield (Anya), Amber Benson (Tara), James Charles Leary (Clem) and Danny Strong (Jonathan), as well as Buffyverse newcomer Laya DeLeon Hayes (from CBS’ The Equalizer). The audio-only story premieres Oct. 12 on Audible and will consist of nine episodes.
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Slayers: A Buffyverse Story will be set 20 years after the series finale with Marsters reprising his role alongside Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia), Anthony Head (Giles), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Emma Caulfield (Anya), Amber Benson (Tara), James Charles Leary (Clem) and Danny Strong (Jonathan), as well as Buffyverse newcomer Laya DeLeon Hayes (from CBS’ The Equalizer). The audio-only story premieres Oct. 12 on Audible and will consist of nine episodes.
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- 9/13/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
If there's one thing to be said for the Disney Studios Showcase at Destination D23 this year, it's that it gave those of us on the weekend news shift a nice quiet start to Sunday.
First, to give some perspective, here's a quick recap of the headlines from last year's D23 Expo. The 2022 event featured the announcement of two new Pixar movies and Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wish," the first footage from "Elemental," the first footage from the live-action "Little Mermaid" remake, Rachel Zegler presenting the first teaser for "Snow White," Jude Law presenting a first look at Disney's "Peter Pan & Wendy," and the entire original cast of "Enchanted" showing up to introduce the trailer for "Disenchanted." On the Marvel Studios front, the showcase included a first look at "The Marvels," footage from "Loki" season 2, a preview of "Werewolf By Night," and a teaser for "Secret Invasion," among other treats.
First, to give some perspective, here's a quick recap of the headlines from last year's D23 Expo. The 2022 event featured the announcement of two new Pixar movies and Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wish," the first footage from "Elemental," the first footage from the live-action "Little Mermaid" remake, Rachel Zegler presenting the first teaser for "Snow White," Jude Law presenting a first look at Disney's "Peter Pan & Wendy," and the entire original cast of "Enchanted" showing up to introduce the trailer for "Disenchanted." On the Marvel Studios front, the showcase included a first look at "The Marvels," footage from "Loki" season 2, a preview of "Werewolf By Night," and a teaser for "Secret Invasion," among other treats.
- 9/10/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Disney+ has decided not to pick up a completed TV series adaptation of the imaginative The Spiderwick Chronicles book series, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The six-episode series from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, a division of Disney, is being shopped to other possible buyers.
Disney touted the adaptation of the books of the same name by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black as “a modern coming-of-age story combined with fantasy adventure” when the project was first unveiled in Nov. 2021, with Jack Dylan Grazer, Joy Bryant, Mychala Lee, Christian Slater, Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell set for the ensemble cast and Kat Coiro to direct two episodes.
The popular children’s book series The Spiderwick Chronicles — which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 32 languages — was adapted into a 2008 Paramount movie.
Shelving the Spiderwick Chronicles adaptation is seen as the latest cancellation for Disney after...
The six-episode series from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, a division of Disney, is being shopped to other possible buyers.
Disney touted the adaptation of the books of the same name by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black as “a modern coming-of-age story combined with fantasy adventure” when the project was first unveiled in Nov. 2021, with Jack Dylan Grazer, Joy Bryant, Mychala Lee, Christian Slater, Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell set for the ensemble cast and Kat Coiro to direct two episodes.
The popular children’s book series The Spiderwick Chronicles — which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 32 languages — was adapted into a 2008 Paramount movie.
Shelving the Spiderwick Chronicles adaptation is seen as the latest cancellation for Disney after...
- 8/28/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The House of Mouse has shut its door in the face of two upcoming Disney+ series, as both Nautilus and The Spiderwick Chronicles have removed from their upcoming slate of programming. Both series, which had already concluded filming, are now being shopped to other studios.
As reported by Deadline, the move to ax both Nautilus and The Spiderwick Chronicles comes as Disney+ is looking to cut some serious costs. As previously stated by CFO Christine McCarthy, “We are in the process of reviewing the content on our Dtc services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation…As a result, we will be removing certain content from our streaming platforms, and currently expect to take an impairment charge of approximately $1.5 to $1.8 billion.” This aligns with the studio removing such titles as Willow, Y: The Last Man and dozens of others from Disney+.
The British Nautilus depicts...
As reported by Deadline, the move to ax both Nautilus and The Spiderwick Chronicles comes as Disney+ is looking to cut some serious costs. As previously stated by CFO Christine McCarthy, “We are in the process of reviewing the content on our Dtc services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation…As a result, we will be removing certain content from our streaming platforms, and currently expect to take an impairment charge of approximately $1.5 to $1.8 billion.” This aligns with the studio removing such titles as Willow, Y: The Last Man and dozens of others from Disney+.
The British Nautilus depicts...
- 8/28/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The spend-spend-spend era of the streaming wars is over, and we've now landed squarely in the cut-cut-cut era. From Warner Bros. Discovery scrapping "Batgirl" after filming was already completed to Disney removing "Willow" from Disney+ less than six months after its release, entertainment giants are scrambling to trim costs and write down assets anywhere they can.
The latest casualty of this trend is "The Spiderwick Chronicles," an eight-episode TV adaptation of the fantasy novel series by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, which was previously adapted into a 2008 movie starring Freddie Highmore (seen above). The TV series stars "It" and "Shazam!" breakout Jack Dylan Grazer as a brownie called Thimbletack, alongside Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell, Joy Bryant, and Mychala Lee. Christian Slater plays the villain, an ogre called Mulgarath, and Aron Eli Coleite ("Locke and Key") is the showrunner. The series began filming in September 2022 and wrapped in early 2023, so it's...
The latest casualty of this trend is "The Spiderwick Chronicles," an eight-episode TV adaptation of the fantasy novel series by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, which was previously adapted into a 2008 movie starring Freddie Highmore (seen above). The TV series stars "It" and "Shazam!" breakout Jack Dylan Grazer as a brownie called Thimbletack, alongside Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell, Joy Bryant, and Mychala Lee. Christian Slater plays the villain, an ogre called Mulgarath, and Aron Eli Coleite ("Locke and Key") is the showrunner. The series began filming in September 2022 and wrapped in early 2023, so it's...
- 8/27/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Well, this is a bummer.
Disney+ has pulled the plug on its TV adaptation of the Spiderwick Chronicles.
Deadline shared the unfortunate news over the weekend, revealing that all eight episodes had been completed prior to the decision.
That means the show will become like the countless projects scrapped by streaming networks this year, including the Batgirl movie.
The move comes as Disney+ reevaluates its streaming strategy, and Deadline revealed that the series is part of the content write-off announced in May.
Disney+ recently purged countless original series and movies from its platform, including the Willow sequel series.
“We are in the process of reviewing the content on our Dtc services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” Disney CFO Christine McCarthy said at the time.
“As a result, we will be removing certain content from our streaming platforms, and currently expect to take an...
Disney+ has pulled the plug on its TV adaptation of the Spiderwick Chronicles.
Deadline shared the unfortunate news over the weekend, revealing that all eight episodes had been completed prior to the decision.
That means the show will become like the countless projects scrapped by streaming networks this year, including the Batgirl movie.
The move comes as Disney+ reevaluates its streaming strategy, and Deadline revealed that the series is part of the content write-off announced in May.
Disney+ recently purged countless original series and movies from its platform, including the Willow sequel series.
“We are in the process of reviewing the content on our Dtc services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” Disney CFO Christine McCarthy said at the time.
“As a result, we will be removing certain content from our streaming platforms, and currently expect to take an...
- 8/27/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Disney+ is not moving forward with its live-action series adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles, TVLine has confirmed.
The streamer has decided to scrap the six-episode series after announcing its original order in November 2021. The episodes have already been completed and are being shopped by Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, according to our sister site Deadline.
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The streamer has decided to scrap the six-episode series after announcing its original order in November 2021. The episodes have already been completed and are being shopped by Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, according to our sister site Deadline.
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- 8/26/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Amid a focus on content curation and Disney-owned IP, Disney+ is not proceeding with The Spiderwick Chronicles, its live-action series adaptation of the popular children’s fantasy books, Deadline has learned.
The eight-episode series, from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, has been completed. It is currently being shopped by Paramount to other potential buyers.
The decision comes as Disney — along with other media companies — have been reevaluating their streaming strategies by cutting programming costs with a renewed focus on profitability. It is part of the major content write-off announced by Disney in May, I hear.
Related: Disney Removes Dozens Of Series From Disney+ & Hulu, Including ‘Big Shot’, ‘Willow’, ‘Y’ & ‘Dollface’
“We are in the process of reviewing the content on our Dtc services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” Disney CFO Christine McCarthy at the time. “As a result, we will be...
The eight-episode series, from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, has been completed. It is currently being shopped by Paramount to other potential buyers.
The decision comes as Disney — along with other media companies — have been reevaluating their streaming strategies by cutting programming costs with a renewed focus on profitability. It is part of the major content write-off announced by Disney in May, I hear.
Related: Disney Removes Dozens Of Series From Disney+ & Hulu, Including ‘Big Shot’, ‘Willow’, ‘Y’ & ‘Dollface’
“We are in the process of reviewing the content on our Dtc services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” Disney CFO Christine McCarthy at the time. “As a result, we will be...
- 8/26/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Weekly Commentary: Supporting drama actor is one of three categories, HBO is guaranteed a trophy walking into the ceremony after nabbing all eight slots with “Succession” and “The White Lotus.”
Last year’s winner Matthew Macfadyen is the favorite to...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Weekly Commentary: Supporting drama actor is one of three categories, HBO is guaranteed a trophy walking into the ceremony after nabbing all eight slots with “Succession” and “The White Lotus.”
Last year’s winner Matthew Macfadyen is the favorite to...
- 8/21/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Some very, very good news for Marvel and "Star Wars" fans who also enjoy physical media. Disney has announced that "Loki" season 1, "WandaVision," and "The Mandalorian" seasons 1 and 2 are being made available in limited edition 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbooks later this year. Rejoice!
The Collector's Edition Steelbooks will begin hitting shelves next month, which is a big deal as these shows were previously only available on Disney+. And, given what's happened with shows like "Willow" as of late, we know that a streaming service is anything but a permanent home. "Marvel Studios' Loki: The Complete First Season" arrives first on September 26, 2023, in anticipation of "Loki" season 2. Next up will be "Marvel Studios' WandaVision: The Complete Series" on November 28, 2023, with "Star Wars The Mandalorian: The Complete First Season" and "The Complete Second Season" both arriving on December 12, 2023.
All of the releases will come with concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features,...
The Collector's Edition Steelbooks will begin hitting shelves next month, which is a big deal as these shows were previously only available on Disney+. And, given what's happened with shows like "Willow" as of late, we know that a streaming service is anything but a permanent home. "Marvel Studios' Loki: The Complete First Season" arrives first on September 26, 2023, in anticipation of "Loki" season 2. Next up will be "Marvel Studios' WandaVision: The Complete Series" on November 28, 2023, with "Star Wars The Mandalorian: The Complete First Season" and "The Complete Second Season" both arriving on December 12, 2023.
All of the releases will come with concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Reneé Rapp’s highly anticipated debut album Snow Angel is finally here.
The 12-track emotionally raw project boasts a dynamic blend of soulful ballads and undeniable pop hits, showcasing Rapp’s impressive vocal versatility and songwriting talent.
Included in Friday’s release is the anthemic lead single “Pretty Girls” — a punchy, upbeat record that draws fans in with its spine-tingling beat and punching hooks. Rapp, 23, also put out an accompanying music video, directed by Cara Delevingne. The cinematically stunning visual is a representation of both the nostalgic thrill and anxious uncertainty of falling in love. Rapp’s love interest is portrayed by model Scarlett Leithold.
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Snow Angel was produced with Alexander 23, who Rapp first collaborated with on “Bruises”, a track — released earlier this year — about the cost...
The 12-track emotionally raw project boasts a dynamic blend of soulful ballads and undeniable pop hits, showcasing Rapp’s impressive vocal versatility and songwriting talent.
Included in Friday’s release is the anthemic lead single “Pretty Girls” — a punchy, upbeat record that draws fans in with its spine-tingling beat and punching hooks. Rapp, 23, also put out an accompanying music video, directed by Cara Delevingne. The cinematically stunning visual is a representation of both the nostalgic thrill and anxious uncertainty of falling in love. Rapp’s love interest is portrayed by model Scarlett Leithold.
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Snow Angel was produced with Alexander 23, who Rapp first collaborated with on “Bruises”, a track — released earlier this year — about the cost...
- 8/18/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Hollywood‘Wonka’, starring Timothee Chalamet, acts as a prelude to Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, and tells the story of how the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka became the massive candy titan he is in the book.YouTube / Warner Bros. PicturesActor Hugh Grant has landed in the eye of controversy for his portrayal of an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Hollywood film Wonka, with certain dwarf actors criticising the decision to cast him in the role. The actors have alleged that by doing so, the studios are closing their doors for dwarf actors. Famous British dwarf actor George Coppen who has been seen in projects such as The School of Good and Evil and Willow told BBC in an interview, “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.” “One door is being closed,...
- 7/28/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming musical Wonka is not sitting well with some actors.
While actual dwarf actors played the characters in previous Willy Wonka films, Grant breaks that tradition in the new version.
Dwarf actor George Coppen told the BBC that he feels the choice was an insult to tradition. The new film deals with the fabled candy maker’s earliest days and stars Timothée Chalamet.
“A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love,” Coppen said. “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps. But we aren’t getting offered those roles.
“One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one.”
Coppen, who appeared in the Disney+ version of “Willow,” also complained about the digital effects used on Grant.
“They’ve enlarged...
While actual dwarf actors played the characters in previous Willy Wonka films, Grant breaks that tradition in the new version.
Dwarf actor George Coppen told the BBC that he feels the choice was an insult to tradition. The new film deals with the fabled candy maker’s earliest days and stars Timothée Chalamet.
“A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love,” Coppen said. “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps. But we aren’t getting offered those roles.
“One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one.”
Coppen, who appeared in the Disney+ version of “Willow,” also complained about the digital effects used on Grant.
“They’ve enlarged...
- 7/28/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Hugh Grant’s portrayal of an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming film ‘Wonka’ has been one of the movie trailer’s biggest highlights, though it’s also had its new share of controversy as certain dwarf actors have attacked the casting choice, stating that studios are closing their doors for dwarf actors.
Famous British dwarf actor George Coppen who has been seen in projects such as ‘The School of Good and Evil’ and ‘Willow’ told BBC in an interview, “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.”
“One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one.” He further added, “They’ve enlarged his head so his head looks bigger. (I thought) what the hell have you done to him?”, as reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
In the movie trailer,...
Famous British dwarf actor George Coppen who has been seen in projects such as ‘The School of Good and Evil’ and ‘Willow’ told BBC in an interview, “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.”
“One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one.” He further added, “They’ve enlarged his head so his head looks bigger. (I thought) what the hell have you done to him?”, as reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
In the movie trailer,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hugh Grant's role in 'Wonka' has been criticised by an actor with dwarfism.George Coppen believes the 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' star's role as an Oompa-Loompa should have gone to an actor with the condition because there are relatively few parts available to them.The 26-year-old actor explained he first started thinking about the issue when he saw James Nesbitt in the role of the dwarf Bofur in 'The Hobbit'.He told the BBC: "A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love."A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren't getting offered those roles."One door is being closed but they have forgotten to open the next one."The 'Willow' actor was shocked when he first saw Hugh in the trailer for 'Wonka'.
- 7/27/2023
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
An actor with dwarfism isn’t pleased that Hugh Grant was cast as an Oompa Loompa in Warner Bros.’ forthcoming film Wonka, which stars Timothée Chalamet as the titular candymaker.
During an interview with the BBC that published Wednesday, George Coppen said that many actors with dwarfism “feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love.” The 26-year-old performer is known for roles in Disney+’s Willow series and Netflix’s The School for Good and Evil.
“A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles,” Coppen said. “One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one.”
Paul King’s film is a prequel to the 1971 feature Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which is adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
During an interview with the BBC that published Wednesday, George Coppen said that many actors with dwarfism “feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love.” The 26-year-old performer is known for roles in Disney+’s Willow series and Netflix’s The School for Good and Evil.
“A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles,” Coppen said. “One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one.”
Paul King’s film is a prequel to the 1971 feature Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which is adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- 7/26/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The trailer for Wonka, which showcases the rise of everyone’s favorite candyman, recently made its online debut. It faces the unenviable task of living up to a universally beloved family film classic, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The popular film adaptation of the Roald Dahl 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features the timeless performance of the legendary Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. However, audiences are already split on the reaction to the prequel, citing the questioned necessity of elaborating on a character intended to be shrouded in mystery.
Wonka has amassed a collection of talent with the likes of Timothée Chalamet and the director of Paddington, Paul King, who gives the project the edge in positive faith with fans. One of the casting decisions made for this film was having Hugh Grant portray an Oompa Loompa. Oompa Loompas are the heart of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory...
Wonka has amassed a collection of talent with the likes of Timothée Chalamet and the director of Paddington, Paul King, who gives the project the edge in positive faith with fans. One of the casting decisions made for this film was having Hugh Grant portray an Oompa Loompa. Oompa Loompas are the heart of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory...
- 7/26/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in “Wonka” has been criticized by an actor with dwarfism.
The film belongs to the universe created by British author Roald Dahl in 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” It is directed by Paul King (“Paddington”) and produced by Heyday Films, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Bros.
George Coppen, a British actor with dwarfism, best known for playing Sweet Cupid in Netflix’s “The School for Good and Evil,” told the BBC: “A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love. A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles. One door is being closed but they have forgotten to open the next one.”
Coppen has also had roles in “Willow” and “Artemis Fowl.”
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
The film belongs to the universe created by British author Roald Dahl in 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” It is directed by Paul King (“Paddington”) and produced by Heyday Films, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Bros.
George Coppen, a British actor with dwarfism, best known for playing Sweet Cupid in Netflix’s “The School for Good and Evil,” told the BBC: “A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love. A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles. One door is being closed but they have forgotten to open the next one.”
Coppen has also had roles in “Willow” and “Artemis Fowl.”
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
- 7/26/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Alyson Hannigan was brilliant in the role of Willow Rosenberg on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, which ran for a total of seven seasons and 144 episodes, beginning in 1997 and wrapping up in 2003… But she didn’t join the show until the pilot was reshot, replacing the previously cast Riff Regan as Willow. And during an interview with Shut Up Evan, Melanie Lynskey confirmed that she was also a potential Willow.
Interviewer Evan Ross Katz had been told by Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar that the show’s creator Joss Whedon had envisioned Lynskey (only known from Heavenly Creatures at the time) as Willow when he was writing the pilot script, but Lynskey, who is from New Zealand, couldn’t audition because there was an issue with her visa. Katz asked Lynskey about that and she replied, “It is basically true. It was kind of a visa issue, but...
Interviewer Evan Ross Katz had been told by Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar that the show’s creator Joss Whedon had envisioned Lynskey (only known from Heavenly Creatures at the time) as Willow when he was writing the pilot script, but Lynskey, who is from New Zealand, couldn’t audition because there was an issue with her visa. Katz asked Lynskey about that and she replied, “It is basically true. It was kind of a visa issue, but...
- 7/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Amongst canceled or otherwise departing series on Emmy nominations morning, Succession prevailed as expected, leading the pack as an Outstanding Drama Series contender with a staggering 27 total nominations.
The tally is the largest scored to date by the Machiavellian HBO family drama, which last year came in with 25 and has won 13 since 2019. Succession also made history today as the first show to nab three Drama Actor slots — for Jeremy Strong, Brian Cox and Kieran Culkin.
Among the other major players this morning, in the area of departing series, was Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, which perhaps doesn’t entirely fit in the category given a degree of ambivalence expressed in the media amongst its creators as to the prospect of further seasons, even as they’ve proclaimed that the acclaimed comedy was conceived as a three-season story. The show co-created by and starring Jason Sudeikis today secured 21 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series,...
The tally is the largest scored to date by the Machiavellian HBO family drama, which last year came in with 25 and has won 13 since 2019. Succession also made history today as the first show to nab three Drama Actor slots — for Jeremy Strong, Brian Cox and Kieran Culkin.
Among the other major players this morning, in the area of departing series, was Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, which perhaps doesn’t entirely fit in the category given a degree of ambivalence expressed in the media amongst its creators as to the prospect of further seasons, even as they’ve proclaimed that the acclaimed comedy was conceived as a three-season story. The show co-created by and starring Jason Sudeikis today secured 21 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock today is launching Moley, the animated kids series starring Warwick Davies, Gemma Arterton and Julie Walters.
The show, from Two Daughters Entertainment, stars Davis as the titular Moley. Arterton (Prince of Persia), Walters, Richard E Grant and Stanley Tucci also star.
The 52-episode show has been added to the NBCUniversal streamer after a deal with UK-based sales house Jetpack Distribution.
The series is already in 140 territories, broadcasting across Warner Bros Discovery’s Emea channel Boomerang and free-to-air in the UK on Pop. Zdf in Germany and Globo in Brazil are also among key buyers.
The animation follows adventurous mole Master Moley, who lives in Windsor Castle in the bustling city of MoleTown, where he is the keeper of a magical book with the power to bring peace between humans and moles.
The show, from Two Daughters Entertainment, stars Davis as the titular Moley. Arterton (Prince of Persia), Walters, Richard E Grant and Stanley Tucci also star.
The 52-episode show has been added to the NBCUniversal streamer after a deal with UK-based sales house Jetpack Distribution.
The series is already in 140 territories, broadcasting across Warner Bros Discovery’s Emea channel Boomerang and free-to-air in the UK on Pop. Zdf in Germany and Globo in Brazil are also among key buyers.
The animation follows adventurous mole Master Moley, who lives in Windsor Castle in the bustling city of MoleTown, where he is the keeper of a magical book with the power to bring peace between humans and moles.
- 7/7/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Movies and TV shows regularly come and go from streaming services; we all know this, but the trend has taken a disturbing turn in the past year, with content being pulled, sometimes permanently, just to save a few bucks. I know, it’s just business, but for the hundreds of creatives who have had their hard-work yanked from existence, it hurts. Disney+ has taken things to a new level as they have pulled Crater from the service, a movie which was released on May 12th… less than two months ago.
There’s no official word on why Crater was removed from Disney+, but The Independent believes that it’s “an attempt to cut costs relating to licencing deals.” The decision has sparked an outcry on social media, with some wondering why they’re paying for the service that can’t even keep their own content.
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There’s no official word on why Crater was removed from Disney+, but The Independent believes that it’s “an attempt to cut costs relating to licencing deals.” The decision has sparked an outcry on social media, with some wondering why they’re paying for the service that can’t even keep their own content.
Related Crater trailer: Disney+ launches...
- 7/5/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Disney+ fans can be forgiven for wondering just what will disappear from the service next. It’s been nearly two months since Disney executives announced during a conference call with investors and analysts that it would start removing titles from its streaming services in order to cut costs. In that time, dozens of titles have been pulled from Disney+ and Hulu.
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The news of cuts continued this week, as Disney has made its most brazen content removal yet. Its original movie “Crater” has been taken off Disney+, a mere seven weeks after it was originally added to the platform on May 12. “Crater” now joins Disney and Hulu titles like “Willow” and “The Mysterious Benedict Society” on the discard pile. Neither title is currently available digitally or on physical media.
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The news of cuts continued this week, as Disney has made its most brazen content removal yet. Its original movie “Crater” has been taken off Disney+, a mere seven weeks after it was originally added to the platform on May 12. “Crater” now joins Disney and Hulu titles like “Willow” and “The Mysterious Benedict Society” on the discard pile. Neither title is currently available digitally or on physical media.
The elimination of “Crater” from...
- 7/5/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Following the cancellations of ABC’s “Alaska Daily” and “The Company You Keep” in May, both series are being pulled off Hulu as part of Disney’s ongoing review and removal of content in an effort to cut costs.
The shows, which were initially set to remain on the streamer until September, will now be removed next month. However, they will still be available through iTunes and Amazon.
Other impacted shows include the Rashida Jones comedy “Angie Tribeca,” NBC’s “Blindspot,” Samantha Bee and Jason Jones’ “The Detour” and TNT’s “The Last Ship,” which will be removed on July 1.
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Disney+ and Hulu Content Purge Underway as ‘Willow,’ ‘Dollface’ and More to Be Removed
The latest wave of titles follows the removal of Disney+’s “Willow” and “Big Shot” and Hulu’s “Dollface” and “Y: The Last Man,” which were removed on May 26.
Other departing Disney+ titles include “The Mysterious Benedict Society,...
The shows, which were initially set to remain on the streamer until September, will now be removed next month. However, they will still be available through iTunes and Amazon.
Other impacted shows include the Rashida Jones comedy “Angie Tribeca,” NBC’s “Blindspot,” Samantha Bee and Jason Jones’ “The Detour” and TNT’s “The Last Ship,” which will be removed on July 1.
Also Read:
Disney+ and Hulu Content Purge Underway as ‘Willow,’ ‘Dollface’ and More to Be Removed
The latest wave of titles follows the removal of Disney+’s “Willow” and “Big Shot” and Hulu’s “Dollface” and “Y: The Last Man,” which were removed on May 26.
Other departing Disney+ titles include “The Mysterious Benedict Society,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
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