Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” isn’t just a movie, it’s a lot of movie. It’s one of the most enormous cinematic experiences in recent memory. It’s a World War II epic with a stunning sense of scale. It’s an intimate family drama about meaningful relationships in crisis. It’s an intelligent recontextualization of a historical era that’s too often viewed through a single lens. It’s a Dickensian melodrama with outsized yet believable characters. It’s an Irwin Allen-esque disaster film with impeccable visual effects. It’s got great musical numbers. It’s funny. It’ll make you cry. I’ve been to whole film festivals with less cinema than Steve McQueen packs into just two hours.
“Blitz,” which had its world premiere at the London Film Festival, tells a story about a family trying to survive the Nazi bombing raids in the United Kingdom,...
“Blitz,” which had its world premiere at the London Film Festival, tells a story about a family trying to survive the Nazi bombing raids in the United Kingdom,...
- 10/9/2024
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. has released the first teaser trailer for an intriguing new sci-fi horror love story(?) titled Companion, which stars Jack Quaid (The Boys) and Sophie Thatcher as a not-so happy couple.
The teaser cleverly puts us at ease with the usual romcom set-up, even noting that the movie comes from the studio that brought us The Notebook. We then see a chef preparing a meal for Quaid and Thatcher's characters, who initially seem to be enjoying each other's company.
Things quickly take a dark turn when it's revealed that Thatcher is handcuffed to her chair, and we're then told that "the unhinged creators of Barbarian" were also involved with bringing the film to the screen.
From here, we get some glimpses of sinister goings-on involving the leads (it definitely looks like they're doing their best to kill each other for some reason), but it's still not clear exactly what's happening.
The teaser cleverly puts us at ease with the usual romcom set-up, even noting that the movie comes from the studio that brought us The Notebook. We then see a chef preparing a meal for Quaid and Thatcher's characters, who initially seem to be enjoying each other's company.
Things quickly take a dark turn when it's revealed that Thatcher is handcuffed to her chair, and we're then told that "the unhinged creators of Barbarian" were also involved with bringing the film to the screen.
From here, we get some glimpses of sinister goings-on involving the leads (it definitely looks like they're doing their best to kill each other for some reason), but it's still not clear exactly what's happening.
- 10/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Einen Vorgeschmack auf einen der ersten Filme des kommenden Jahres gibt Warner Bros. mit dem Trailer von „Companion – Die perfekte Begleitung“, in dem Sophie Thatcher und Jack Quaid die Hauptrollen spielen.
„Eine völlig neue Art von Liebesgeschichte“ verspricht Warner Bros. bei der Werbung für „Companion – Die perfekte Begleitung“, wobei die Tatsache, dass die Produzenten von „Barbarian“ hinter dem Projekt stehen, Hinweis genug ist, dass es sich zwar um einen Film von New Line, aber keine Geschichte in der Tradition von „Wie ein einziger Tag“ handelt.
Regie bei „Companion – die perfekte Begleitung“ führte Drew Hancock („My Dead Ex“, „Suburgatory“), der auch das Drehbuch verfasste. Zum Schauspielensemble gehören Sophie Thatcher („Yellowjackets“, „The Boogeyman“), Jack Quaid („The Boys“, „Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse“), Lukas Gage („Smile 2 – Siehst Du es auch?“, „Dead Boy Detectives“), Megan Suri („Noch nie in meinem Leben…“, „It Lives Inside“), Harvey Guillén („What We Do in the Shadows“, „Blue Beetle“) und...
„Eine völlig neue Art von Liebesgeschichte“ verspricht Warner Bros. bei der Werbung für „Companion – Die perfekte Begleitung“, wobei die Tatsache, dass die Produzenten von „Barbarian“ hinter dem Projekt stehen, Hinweis genug ist, dass es sich zwar um einen Film von New Line, aber keine Geschichte in der Tradition von „Wie ein einziger Tag“ handelt.
Regie bei „Companion – die perfekte Begleitung“ führte Drew Hancock („My Dead Ex“, „Suburgatory“), der auch das Drehbuch verfasste. Zum Schauspielensemble gehören Sophie Thatcher („Yellowjackets“, „The Boogeyman“), Jack Quaid („The Boys“, „Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse“), Lukas Gage („Smile 2 – Siehst Du es auch?“, „Dead Boy Detectives“), Megan Suri („Noch nie in meinem Leben…“, „It Lives Inside“), Harvey Guillén („What We Do in the Shadows“, „Blue Beetle“) und...
- 10/3/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you The Notebook—and the unhinged creators of Barbarian cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story… Companion.
Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend.
The film is produced by the filmmakers behind Barbarian—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger, and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.
The cinematographer is Eli Born. The production designer is Scott Kuzio. The editors are Brett W. Bachman and Josh Ethier.
The costume designer is Vanessa Porter. The composer is Hrishikesh Hirway. The music supervisor is Rob Lowry. The casting is by Nancy Nayor.
New Line Cinema is presenting a BoulderLight Pictures production in association with Vertigo Entertainment/Subconscious. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures in theaters nationwide on January 10, 2025, and...
Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend.
The film is produced by the filmmakers behind Barbarian—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger, and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.
The cinematographer is Eli Born. The production designer is Scott Kuzio. The editors are Brett W. Bachman and Josh Ethier.
The costume designer is Vanessa Porter. The composer is Hrishikesh Hirway. The music supervisor is Rob Lowry. The casting is by Nancy Nayor.
New Line Cinema is presenting a BoulderLight Pictures production in association with Vertigo Entertainment/Subconscious. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures in theaters nationwide on January 10, 2025, and...
- 10/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The sci-fi thriller Companion is coming our way from writer/director Drew Hancock and the team behind the 2022 horror hit Barbarian, but even though over a year has passed since the project assembled its cast and went into production, we still know very little about it. It has managed to stay shrouded in secrecy all this time. Which is a good thing, since it won’t be reaching theatres (including IMAX screens) until January 10, 2025… but now, the shroud is starting to be lifted, starting with the release of a teaser trailer. You can watch it in the embed above. The release date gives Companion a one week head-start on Blumhouse Productions and director Leigh Whannell’s reboot of the classic Universal Monsters property Wolf Man.
In addition to the teaser trailer, there’s an official synopsis that doesn’t give away anything about the characters or what they’re up...
In addition to the teaser trailer, there’s an official synopsis that doesn’t give away anything about the characters or what they’re up...
- 10/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Inward investment from international film and TV productions in Spain reached €1.3bn between 2019-2022, generating €1.8bn in gross value added and a return on investment to the Spanish economy of €9 for every €1 invested through the incentives programme, according to a report by Olsberg Spi published at the San Sebastian International Film Festival this weekend.
It is the first report to look at the economic impact of Spain’s tax incentives for the film and TV sector on the wider Spanish economy, with a particular focus on job creation and gross value added to the wider Spanish economy.
Recent international film...
It is the first report to look at the economic impact of Spain’s tax incentives for the film and TV sector on the wider Spanish economy, with a particular focus on job creation and gross value added to the wider Spanish economy.
Recent international film...
- 9/23/2024
- ScreenDaily
Carlos Rosado Cobián, director of Spain’s Film Commission, cut a figure of intense pride as he stepped on stage in a small conference room this afternoon at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
That energy was matched by the audience of Spanish industry figures inside the room as Cobián introduced what he described as a groundbreaking report on the economic impact of international film and TV productions in Spain.
The commission’s report is the first of its kind in Spain and was produced by the UK-based consultancy firm Olsberg Spi in collaboration with the Spanish producers union Profilm.
The data collected in the detailed report covers four years, from 2019 to 2022. The analysis was collated using information from 165 productions that benefitted from Spain’s international incentive scheme.
The report states that the 165 international productions spent a minimum of 1,320 billion euros in the Spanish economy over the tracked period, generating an...
That energy was matched by the audience of Spanish industry figures inside the room as Cobián introduced what he described as a groundbreaking report on the economic impact of international film and TV productions in Spain.
The commission’s report is the first of its kind in Spain and was produced by the UK-based consultancy firm Olsberg Spi in collaboration with the Spanish producers union Profilm.
The data collected in the detailed report covers four years, from 2019 to 2022. The analysis was collated using information from 165 productions that benefitted from Spain’s international incentive scheme.
The report states that the 165 international productions spent a minimum of 1,320 billion euros in the Spanish economy over the tracked period, generating an...
- 9/22/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
It's strange to think that quite a few networks turned down "Breaking Bad" before it became the gargantuan hit series it did. The show largely defined what is meant by the term "the golden age of TV," providing pre-streaming audiences with a slickly-made premium drama that represents exactly the kind of high-quality entertainment that's often lacking in today's oversaturated media landscape.
What's more, "Breaking Bad" launched or catapulted the careers of several of its actors, most notably Bryan Cranston, who played Walter White/Heisenberg — a chemistry teacher who goes on a meth-dealing odyssey to become a drug kingpin. Cranston has become nothing short of a megastar in the wake of his seminal series, but it wasn't just the former "Malcolm in the Middle" star that received a post-"Breaking Bad" boost. Many of the actors involved with the series have seen their careers take off since the show went off...
What's more, "Breaking Bad" launched or catapulted the careers of several of its actors, most notably Bryan Cranston, who played Walter White/Heisenberg — a chemistry teacher who goes on a meth-dealing odyssey to become a drug kingpin. Cranston has become nothing short of a megastar in the wake of his seminal series, but it wasn't just the former "Malcolm in the Middle" star that received a post-"Breaking Bad" boost. Many of the actors involved with the series have seen their careers take off since the show went off...
- 9/21/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
James Bond. Benoit Blanc. Joe Bang. These characters have become synonymous with Daniel Craig’s career. Now, Craig adds William Lee, a drug-addicted gay American expat, to that list in Luca Guadagnino’s sexually charged and fantastical love story, “Queer.” The film made its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, where Guadagnino and co-star Drew Starkey participated in a post-screening Q&a.
Craig’s sensitive and transformative portrayal of a emotionally fractured man could be his greatest performance yet. It might even land him at the center of the Oscar race for best actor — if the more conservative Academy voters aren’t squeamish about the film’s sexually graphic scenes or put off by its non-traditional narrative.
Based on William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel, “Queer” follows Lee, an American expat living a life of near isolation, save for brief encounters with a small group of acquaintances. When...
Craig’s sensitive and transformative portrayal of a emotionally fractured man could be his greatest performance yet. It might even land him at the center of the Oscar race for best actor — if the more conservative Academy voters aren’t squeamish about the film’s sexually graphic scenes or put off by its non-traditional narrative.
Based on William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel, “Queer” follows Lee, an American expat living a life of near isolation, save for brief encounters with a small group of acquaintances. When...
- 9/11/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
If you’re missing your end of summer dose of a murder mystery entangled with an upperclass family committed to the facade of perfection, look no further.
“The Perfect Couple,” which is adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name, centers on a murder investigation that happens just hours before the Winbury family is set to host the perfect Nantucket wedding to welcome their new daughter-in-law Amelia (Eve Hewson) into the family.
The queen of the genre, Nicole Kidman, leads the Netflix series as the family’s unflinching matriarch, and is joined by an ensemble cast including Hewson, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy and more.
Keep reading for a complete guide to the “The Perfect Couple” cast.
Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in “The Perfect Couple.” (Credit: Netflix)
Nicole Kidman stars in “The Perfect Couple” as Greer Garrison Winbury, the matriarch...
“The Perfect Couple,” which is adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name, centers on a murder investigation that happens just hours before the Winbury family is set to host the perfect Nantucket wedding to welcome their new daughter-in-law Amelia (Eve Hewson) into the family.
The queen of the genre, Nicole Kidman, leads the Netflix series as the family’s unflinching matriarch, and is joined by an ensemble cast including Hewson, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy and more.
Keep reading for a complete guide to the “The Perfect Couple” cast.
Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in “The Perfect Couple.” (Credit: Netflix)
Nicole Kidman stars in “The Perfect Couple” as Greer Garrison Winbury, the matriarch...
- 9/5/2024
- by Tess Patton, Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Searchlight Pictures on Friday unveiled a new poster for its Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic singer-songwriter, which you can view below.
Slated for release on Christmas Day, A Complete Unknown is set in New York in the early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide.
Directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari), the film’s starry ensemble also includes Edward Norton (Asteroid City), Elle Fanning (The Great), Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick), Boyd Holbrook (The Bikeriders), Norbert Leo Butz (Justified: City Primeval...
Slated for release on Christmas Day, A Complete Unknown is set in New York in the early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide.
Directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari), the film’s starry ensemble also includes Edward Norton (Asteroid City), Elle Fanning (The Great), Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick), Boyd Holbrook (The Bikeriders), Norbert Leo Butz (Justified: City Primeval...
- 8/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Jurassic World Rebirth cast is ready to bring the world of dinosaurs back to the big screen. Director Gareth Edwards has assembled an all-star collection of actors to continue the multi-billion dollar franchise.
Taking place five years after 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, the new installment will put Scarlett Johansson in a world that has become largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. But humans and dinosaurs face off again when the creatures are found to be the key to a life-saving discovery.
Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett
Scarlett Johansson admitted that she’s been trying to join the Jurassic Park franchise for at least 15 years. Now that her Marvel Cinematic Universe obligations are over, the Oscar nominee now looks to lead a new franchise.
In Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson plays Zora Bennett. She’s a covert ops expert hired to lead an expedition into isolated environments meant to recreate the ideal conditions for dinosaur survival.
Taking place five years after 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, the new installment will put Scarlett Johansson in a world that has become largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. But humans and dinosaurs face off again when the creatures are found to be the key to a life-saving discovery.
Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett
Scarlett Johansson admitted that she’s been trying to join the Jurassic Park franchise for at least 15 years. Now that her Marvel Cinematic Universe obligations are over, the Oscar nominee now looks to lead a new franchise.
In Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson plays Zora Bennett. She’s a covert ops expert hired to lead an expedition into isolated environments meant to recreate the ideal conditions for dinosaur survival.
- 8/29/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nathan Silver, a director known for his character-driven stories and offbeat narratives, returns with Between the Temples, a comedy-drama that explores the intersection of faith, personal crisis, and unexpected connections.
Silver, who has previously directed films such as Thirst Street (2017) and The Great Pretender (2018), collaborates with co-writer C. Mason Wells to deliver a story that balances humour with poignant moments. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane with Dolly de Leon, and Caroline Aaron, each bringing their unique talents to this masterfully executed and emotionally resonant tale.
The story centres on Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, a synagogue cantor a who finds himself grappling with a crisis of faith. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned to teach an adult bat mitzvah class, only to discover that one of his students is Carla O’Connor (Carol Kane), his former grade school music teacher.
Silver, who has previously directed films such as Thirst Street (2017) and The Great Pretender (2018), collaborates with co-writer C. Mason Wells to deliver a story that balances humour with poignant moments. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane with Dolly de Leon, and Caroline Aaron, each bringing their unique talents to this masterfully executed and emotionally resonant tale.
The story centres on Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, a synagogue cantor a who finds himself grappling with a crisis of faith. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned to teach an adult bat mitzvah class, only to discover that one of his students is Carla O’Connor (Carol Kane), his former grade school music teacher.
- 8/23/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Matt Smith and Liev Schreiber have joined the cast of Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller 'Caught Stealing'.The 'House of the Dragon' star, 41, and 'Asteroid City' actor, 56, join Austin Butler, 32, Zoë Kravitz, 35, and Regina King, 53, in the flick, as reported by Deadline.'Elvis' star Austin plays Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ’90s NYC.The Sony Pictures movie is based on the book of the same name by Charlie Huston.Darren recently told Deadline: "I am excited to be teaming up with my old friends at Sony Pictures to bring Charlie’s adrenaline-soaked roller coaster ride to life. I can’t wait to start working with Austin and my family of New York City (NYC) filmmakers."Charlie has adapted the screenplay with Darren's Protozoa Pictures producing.Sanford Panitch,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Matt Smith (House of the Dragon) and Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) are the newest additions to the cast of Caught Stealing, Darren Aronofsky’s new crime thriller for Sony Pictures.
Details as to the roles they’re playing are under wraps. Oscar nominee Austin Butler leads the ensemble, with Blink Twice helmer Zoë Kravitz and Academy Award winner Regina King also on board for roles, as we were first to report.
Based on the books by Charlie Huston, who adapted the screenplay, Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Butler), a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ’90s NYC. Aronofsky’s Protozoa is aboard to produce.
Currently, Smith can be seen starring as Prince Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, which returned for its second season in June and...
Details as to the roles they’re playing are under wraps. Oscar nominee Austin Butler leads the ensemble, with Blink Twice helmer Zoë Kravitz and Academy Award winner Regina King also on board for roles, as we were first to report.
Based on the books by Charlie Huston, who adapted the screenplay, Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson (Butler), a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ’90s NYC. Aronofsky’s Protozoa is aboard to produce.
Currently, Smith can be seen starring as Prince Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, which returned for its second season in June and...
- 8/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: UK-based VFX and animation company Jellyfish Pictures has hired industry vets Brodie McNeill and Lara Osland to lead their expansion in Canada.
McNeill joins as Senior VFX Supervisor and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of creative supervision across Toronto-based projects. His 20-year career includes credits such as Palm Royale, Titans, The Gilded Age, Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water, and the Tim Burton series Wednesday, for which he was Emmy-nominated. He also previously spent time working for Powerhouse VFX, Folks, and Mr. X.
Osland joins as Executive Producer following stints at Rodeo, Spin, and Rocket Science. In the new rule, she will be responsible for managing all Jellyfish Pictures’ VFX projects in Toronto as well as oversight of business operations in the region. Osland has over 25 years of experience across VFX, Animation, and publishing. Her previous credits include Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon film series for Netflix,...
McNeill joins as Senior VFX Supervisor and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of creative supervision across Toronto-based projects. His 20-year career includes credits such as Palm Royale, Titans, The Gilded Age, Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water, and the Tim Burton series Wednesday, for which he was Emmy-nominated. He also previously spent time working for Powerhouse VFX, Folks, and Mr. X.
Osland joins as Executive Producer following stints at Rodeo, Spin, and Rocket Science. In the new rule, she will be responsible for managing all Jellyfish Pictures’ VFX projects in Toronto as well as oversight of business operations in the region. Osland has over 25 years of experience across VFX, Animation, and publishing. Her previous credits include Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon film series for Netflix,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans have loved Tom Hanks’ body of work over the years, and he has won several accolades for his incredible performances. The 90s was a seminal decade for the actor where he did some of his best films, including Saving Private Ryan, Green Mile, Philadelphia, and Forrest Gump. He won back-to-back Oscars for the latter two.
Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in The Da Vinci Code | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing
Outside of brilliant character drams, Hanks also starred in several studio blockbusters such as Angels & Demons, Inferno, and The Da Vinci Code. The films were a part of the Robert Langdon trilogy that the actor did with Ron Howard. While the latter was a big commercial success, it received a scathing reaction from audiences when it premiered at Cannes.
Tom Hanks Took A Hard Beating With The Nightmarish Reactions To The Da Vinci Code At Cannes
The Da Vinci Code...
Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in The Da Vinci Code | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing
Outside of brilliant character drams, Hanks also starred in several studio blockbusters such as Angels & Demons, Inferno, and The Da Vinci Code. The films were a part of the Robert Langdon trilogy that the actor did with Ron Howard. While the latter was a big commercial success, it received a scathing reaction from audiences when it premiered at Cannes.
Tom Hanks Took A Hard Beating With The Nightmarish Reactions To The Da Vinci Code At Cannes
The Da Vinci Code...
- 8/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Scarlett Johansson took on the role of an alien who preys on men in Jonathan Glazer’s 2013 film, Under the Skin. After starring in seductive and superhero roles, Johansson wanted to take a break and act in indie films. While she read several scripts during this time, she sought out Glazer’s script for its high-end concept. Johansson barely had any dialogues in the experimental sci-fi film.
Scarlett Johansson in a still from Under the Skin (2013) | BFI/Film4
Johansson had the most enjoyable experience working on the film. She also had a great time during the promotions where she was asked more about her role than her hot look or superpowers. The film received an extreme reception from the audiences, which made the Marvel actress cry at one point.
Scarlett Johansson Had Healthy Discussions With the Press About Her Under The Skin Role Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013) | BFI...
Scarlett Johansson in a still from Under the Skin (2013) | BFI/Film4
Johansson had the most enjoyable experience working on the film. She also had a great time during the promotions where she was asked more about her role than her hot look or superpowers. The film received an extreme reception from the audiences, which made the Marvel actress cry at one point.
Scarlett Johansson Had Healthy Discussions With the Press About Her Under The Skin Role Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013) | BFI...
- 8/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jamie Lee Curtis will be awarded with an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the American Film Institute at the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony Aug. 10 at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Curtis, who won an Oscar in 2023 for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” has appeared in plenty of films over her career, including 1978’s “Halloween,” 2018’s “Halloween,” “Freaky Friday,” “My Girl,” “Knives Out” and many more. Her television credits also include “The Bear,” “Scream Queens,” “Anything But Love” and more.
Past recipients include Michelle Yeoh, Robert Altman, Maya Angelou, Saul Bass, Angela Bassett, Kathryn Bigelow, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Clint Eastwood, Rita Moreno, Spike Lee, Jodie Foster and more.
Vashon Island Film Festival Program Includes ‘Bang Bang,’ ‘Black Dog,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’
The third annual Vashon Island Film Festival has announced its slate for the event set for Aug. 8-11. Located off the coast of Washington State,...
Curtis, who won an Oscar in 2023 for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” has appeared in plenty of films over her career, including 1978’s “Halloween,” 2018’s “Halloween,” “Freaky Friday,” “My Girl,” “Knives Out” and many more. Her television credits also include “The Bear,” “Scream Queens,” “Anything But Love” and more.
Past recipients include Michelle Yeoh, Robert Altman, Maya Angelou, Saul Bass, Angela Bassett, Kathryn Bigelow, Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Clint Eastwood, Rita Moreno, Spike Lee, Jodie Foster and more.
Vashon Island Film Festival Program Includes ‘Bang Bang,’ ‘Black Dog,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’
The third annual Vashon Island Film Festival has announced its slate for the event set for Aug. 8-11. Located off the coast of Washington State,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Google a list of the all-time best Saturday Night Live hosts, and you’ll find a surprising number of people who you’d never guess were funny in the first place.
I mean, before SNL, who knew athletes Charles Barkley and Peyton Manning were hilarious? Who watched Nsync videos and predicted that Justin Timberlake had “Dick in a Box” in him? Billie Eilish? Chance the Rapper? Anyone have news anchor Brian Williams on their funny bingo card?
As the show embarks on its landmark 50th season, here are five more suggestions for out-of-the-box SNL hosts who just might knock it out of the park…
1 Tony Hawk
Hawk has been quietly comedy-adjacent for years, appearing in College Humor sketches, skateboarding in a fat suit in a Jackass movie and lending his voice to The Simpsons.
His Twitter feed is surprisingly funny, too, full of self-deprecating jabs and goofy insights. As a performer,...
I mean, before SNL, who knew athletes Charles Barkley and Peyton Manning were hilarious? Who watched Nsync videos and predicted that Justin Timberlake had “Dick in a Box” in him? Billie Eilish? Chance the Rapper? Anyone have news anchor Brian Williams on their funny bingo card?
As the show embarks on its landmark 50th season, here are five more suggestions for out-of-the-box SNL hosts who just might knock it out of the park…
1 Tony Hawk
Hawk has been quietly comedy-adjacent for years, appearing in College Humor sketches, skateboarding in a fat suit in a Jackass movie and lending his voice to The Simpsons.
His Twitter feed is surprisingly funny, too, full of self-deprecating jabs and goofy insights. As a performer,...
- 7/23/2024
- Cracked
Prime Video is a great video streaming service with Thursday Night Football, blockbuster movies, and compelling TV shows. Peacock provides lots of important live sports, great movies, and original series. But can you watch both services on the same platform? We’ll explain the differences in the services and how you can start watching both today.
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
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Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
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- 7/18/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Scarlett Johansson turned producer for the first time with the upcoming conspiracy comedy Fly Me to the Moon. The actress is also set to make her directorial debut with Eleanor the Great and is even part of the upcoming Jurassic World spinoff. This is the second big franchise she is a part of after playing Black Widow in the MCU.
The actress, who has had a tumultuous relationship with Marvel and Disney since they simultaneously released Black Widow in theaters and streaming, revealed that she shared a text chain with her The Avengers co-stars. She mentioned that they discussed negative reviews and box office collections in their messages.
Scarlett Johansson Confirms The Existence Of An Avengers Text-Chain Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios
Remember the hilarious superhero text-chain memes? Well, that might just be a reality as Scarlett Johansson revealed that the Og Avengers stars of the...
The actress, who has had a tumultuous relationship with Marvel and Disney since they simultaneously released Black Widow in theaters and streaming, revealed that she shared a text chain with her The Avengers co-stars. She mentioned that they discussed negative reviews and box office collections in their messages.
Scarlett Johansson Confirms The Existence Of An Avengers Text-Chain Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios
Remember the hilarious superhero text-chain memes? Well, that might just be a reality as Scarlett Johansson revealed that the Og Avengers stars of the...
- 7/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
As has been the case most of the year, any weekend with a big movie tends to be followed by a lighter weekend with a bunch of odds and ends, and that’s the case this weekend as well. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
As “Despicable Me 4” and “Inside Out 2” continue to dominate, we get a number of smaller movies, even though one of them has two major A-list stars working together in a genre that hasn’t been particularly well represented in theaters this summer … the comedy.
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in the historic rom-com “Fly Me to the Moon” with Johansson playing marketing expert Kelly Jones, who is called upon by the government – specifically by Woody Harrelson – to help get the country excited about the USA putting a man on the moon. Tatum plays launch director Cole Davis, who is...
As “Despicable Me 4” and “Inside Out 2” continue to dominate, we get a number of smaller movies, even though one of them has two major A-list stars working together in a genre that hasn’t been particularly well represented in theaters this summer … the comedy.
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in the historic rom-com “Fly Me to the Moon” with Johansson playing marketing expert Kelly Jones, who is called upon by the government – specifically by Woody Harrelson – to help get the country excited about the USA putting a man on the moon. Tatum plays launch director Cole Davis, who is...
- 7/10/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Scarlett Johansson seems to be jumping from one franchise to another these past few years. After leaving her iconic role as the Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she moved on to star in the upcoming Transformers film, and recently, it was announced that the actress would also be starring in a reboot, a fresh story from the Jurassic World series.
The iconic dinosaur franchise has become a classic for many reasons, one of the biggest being its cast and director. With Steven Spielberg heading the series and actors like Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Chris Pratt, and Sam Neill starring in it, it is not surprising that another A-list star like Johansson would join the ship.
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in Fly Me to the Moon (2024) | Image via Columbia Pictures
Her entry into the series also seems to be very welcome, as Goldblum recently publicly congratulated the actress on joining the franchise.
The iconic dinosaur franchise has become a classic for many reasons, one of the biggest being its cast and director. With Steven Spielberg heading the series and actors like Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Chris Pratt, and Sam Neill starring in it, it is not surprising that another A-list star like Johansson would join the ship.
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in Fly Me to the Moon (2024) | Image via Columbia Pictures
Her entry into the series also seems to be very welcome, as Goldblum recently publicly congratulated the actress on joining the franchise.
- 7/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Jeff Goldblum sent Scarlett Johansson a message welcoming her to the 'Jurassic' family.The 39-year-old actress is set to take the lead in the upcoming fourth 'Jurassic World' movie, and she received a surprise from the 71-year-old actor, who first played Dr. Ian Malcolm in 1993's original 'Jurassic Park' movie.In a video played during her interview on 'Today' this week, he said: "Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum."Referencing the franchise's iconic "Life will find a way" quote, he added: "Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way.“Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”Goldblum reprise his role as Dr. Malcolm in three more sequels, including his return in 2022's 'Jurassic World Dominion'.Johasson - who previously worked with him on 'Asteroid City' - was overjoyed by his kind gesture.
- 7/9/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
The next installment of the Jurassic World franchise is currently filming, and star Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) got a special welcome from franchise royalty: Jeff Goldblum.
Johansson was recently interviewed on Today to promote Fly Me to the Moon when a video from Goldblum was played on air. “Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum. Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said. “Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.” In response, Johansson exclaimed, “Oh my god, I can’t believe Jeff said that to me. I think my life is complete now. I can retire.” The two actors previously worked together on Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, but Goldblum isn’t expected to reprise his role of Dr. Ian Malcolm for the new sequel.
The actress has previously expressed her enthusiasm at joining the Jurassic franchise,...
Johansson was recently interviewed on Today to promote Fly Me to the Moon when a video from Goldblum was played on air. “Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum. Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said. “Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.” In response, Johansson exclaimed, “Oh my god, I can’t believe Jeff said that to me. I think my life is complete now. I can retire.” The two actors previously worked together on Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, but Goldblum isn’t expected to reprise his role of Dr. Ian Malcolm for the new sequel.
The actress has previously expressed her enthusiasm at joining the Jurassic franchise,...
- 7/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Jeff Goldblum sent Scarlett Johansson a surprise on live television by officially welcoming her into the “Jurassic” family while she was being interviewed on “Today.” Johansson, who is headlining the new “Jurassic World” movie, was on the NBC morning news show to promote her rom-com “Fly Me to the Moon” when a video Goldblum personally recorded for her was shown on air.
Goldblum starred as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s original “Jurassic Park” film in 1993 and reprised the character in three more sequels, including 2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion.”
“Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum. Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said, referring to the franchise’s iconic “life finds a way” line. “Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”
The video ended with Goldblum blowing Johansson a kiss. The two actors previously...
Goldblum starred as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s original “Jurassic Park” film in 1993 and reprised the character in three more sequels, including 2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion.”
“Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum. Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said, referring to the franchise’s iconic “life finds a way” line. “Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”
The video ended with Goldblum blowing Johansson a kiss. The two actors previously...
- 7/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
When Margot Robbie Looked Stunning In A Black Ensemble(Photo Credit – Instagram)
Margot Robbie created a phenomenon last year with her billion-dollar-earning movie Barbie. The actress left us open-mouthed with her fashion during the film’s promotion, and even besides that, she always puts her best fashion foot forward almost always. A few fashion faux pas are common. Today, the actress turned a year older. To commemorate the occasion, we are here with a throwback picture of Margot in an exquisite black ensemble.
With Barbie’s unparalleled success in 2023, despite clashing with Christopher Nolan, Margot became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. She was also a producer on the Greta Gerwig-helmed movie. Margot is one of the most talented actors of the present generation, who has been a part of many critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies.
At the Met Gala 2023, Margot Robbie wore a vintage one-shouldered gown for the red carpet event.
Margot Robbie created a phenomenon last year with her billion-dollar-earning movie Barbie. The actress left us open-mouthed with her fashion during the film’s promotion, and even besides that, she always puts her best fashion foot forward almost always. A few fashion faux pas are common. Today, the actress turned a year older. To commemorate the occasion, we are here with a throwback picture of Margot in an exquisite black ensemble.
With Barbie’s unparalleled success in 2023, despite clashing with Christopher Nolan, Margot became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. She was also a producer on the Greta Gerwig-helmed movie. Margot is one of the most talented actors of the present generation, who has been a part of many critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies.
At the Met Gala 2023, Margot Robbie wore a vintage one-shouldered gown for the red carpet event.
- 7/2/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's latest high-concept thriller, Trap, which stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer cornered by the cops while attending a concert with his daughter.
All the brief synopsis tells us is that "a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event," but thanks to the first teaser, we already know there's a lot more to the premise.
Noticing a large police presence in and around the venue, Hartnett's Cooper persuades a vendor to tell him what's going on, and finds out that the cops have been tipped off that a notorious serial killer known as The Butcher will be attending the concert.
Cooper then goes to the bathroom to check his home security system, and we see that he has a man tied up in a chair screaming for help.
All the brief synopsis tells us is that "a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event," but thanks to the first teaser, we already know there's a lot more to the premise.
Noticing a large police presence in and around the venue, Hartnett's Cooper persuades a vendor to tell him what's going on, and finds out that the cops have been tipped off that a notorious serial killer known as The Butcher will be attending the concert.
Cooper then goes to the bathroom to check his home security system, and we see that he has a man tied up in a chair screaming for help.
- 7/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Just two months after his daughter Ishana Night Shyamalan debuts on the big screen with horror movie The Watchers, M. Night Shyamalan is back with his new thriller Trap. And a brand new trailer gives a closer look at the madness.
M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller for Warner Bros. – the sixteenth movie in his Oscar-nominated career thus far – is now headed to movie theaters nationwide on August 2, 2024.
That’s a one week bump from its original August 9 release date.
In the upcoming thriller starring Josh Hartnett, “A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan. The executive producer is Steven Schneider.
Watch the new official trailer below,...
M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller for Warner Bros. – the sixteenth movie in his Oscar-nominated career thus far – is now headed to movie theaters nationwide on August 2, 2024.
That’s a one week bump from its original August 9 release date.
In the upcoming thriller starring Josh Hartnett, “A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan. The executive producer is Steven Schneider.
Watch the new official trailer below,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Is it any surprise that Margot Robbie is the talk of Tinseltown? She has become a cinematic chameleon since illuminating screens with an ethereal blend of talent and charm in 2008’s TV series Neighbours. Even in the quirkiness of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, her presence, albeit brief, left an indelible mark.
Last year, she stepped into the iconic plastic shoes of Barbie under Greta Gerwig’s thoughtful direction, playfully showing range and commitment that defied expectations. Robbie—who is gearing up for Kogonada’s forthcoming drama flick, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey— appears to be making significant strides in her career to become more recognized for her talent rather than just being a pretty face.
Margot Robbie in Barbie | Warner Bros. Pictures
A recent Life & Style report highlights her intent to anchor big Hollywood movies independent of a male co-star’s fame. With husband and business partner Tom Ackerley by her side,...
Last year, she stepped into the iconic plastic shoes of Barbie under Greta Gerwig’s thoughtful direction, playfully showing range and commitment that defied expectations. Robbie—who is gearing up for Kogonada’s forthcoming drama flick, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey— appears to be making significant strides in her career to become more recognized for her talent rather than just being a pretty face.
Margot Robbie in Barbie | Warner Bros. Pictures
A recent Life & Style report highlights her intent to anchor big Hollywood movies independent of a male co-star’s fame. With husband and business partner Tom Ackerley by her side,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
She’s played a sexually harassed Fox News anchor, a feisty, determined and ill-fated figure skater, a comic book misfit, an aspiring con artist, a wildly ambitious 1920s sexpot, a hardcore Wall Street wife, Queen Elizabeth I – and actress Sharon Tate. Whatever the role calls for, Margot Robbie has risen to the challenge, stealing scenes and hearts and growing into a bonafide movie star while working alongside, and for, some of Hollywood’s finest actors and filmmakers. Born July 2, 1990 in Dalby, Queensland, Australia, Robbie has steadily built her resume’ over the course of 15 years, rising from TV series guest spots to feature starring roles that put her alongside the likes of Christian Bale and Brad Pitt in two movies released in 2022, “Amsterdam” and “Babylon,” respectively. And “Barbie” became one of the biggest movies of 2023.
Robbie has already earned a pair of Oscar nominations, and she could well add a third...
Robbie has already earned a pair of Oscar nominations, and she could well add a third...
- 6/28/2024
- by Ray Richmond, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Scarlett Johansson’s impressive filmography showcases a talent that goes beyond her stunning good looks and toned physique. While the star has been praised for the kind of roles she has chosen, there is no denying the fact that her s*x appeal has played a significant part in her massive popularity.
Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow (image credit: Marvel)
While these high expectations in Hollywood can naturally put pressure on any actor to maintain their appearance, Johansson faced it pretty intensely when she signed on to be Black Widow in the MCU. Getting into a form-fitting costume to play a swashbuckling superhero was a daunting task that saw the celebrity almost having a meltdown about getting into perfect shape for the role.
Scarlett Johansson Had Nightmares About Her MCU Role For This Reason
The charismatic Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow was brought to life perfectly by Scarlett Johansson in the MCU.
Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow (image credit: Marvel)
While these high expectations in Hollywood can naturally put pressure on any actor to maintain their appearance, Johansson faced it pretty intensely when she signed on to be Black Widow in the MCU. Getting into a form-fitting costume to play a swashbuckling superhero was a daunting task that saw the celebrity almost having a meltdown about getting into perfect shape for the role.
Scarlett Johansson Had Nightmares About Her MCU Role For This Reason
The charismatic Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow was brought to life perfectly by Scarlett Johansson in the MCU.
- 6/27/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Tom Hanks and Robin Wright experience pivotal moments at one very important place in the trailer for Here.
Sony’s TriStar Pictures is set to release director Robert Zemeckis’ drama feature in theaters on Nov. 15. Here tells the story of multiple families over the course of generations, with the entire film taking place in a single location, which becomes the home where Hanks’ and Wright’s characters reside. The trailer shows an early exchange between the characters, along with glimpses at their future ups and downs.
“Time sure does fly, doesn’t it?” Hanks tells Wright in the trailer, leading her to reply, “It sure does.”
Later in the footage, Hanks invites Wright to stay over at his home: “You know, if you like, you could spend the rest of the night here.” She responds, “I could spend the rest of my life here.”
Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly and Michelle Dockery round out the cast.
Sony’s TriStar Pictures is set to release director Robert Zemeckis’ drama feature in theaters on Nov. 15. Here tells the story of multiple families over the course of generations, with the entire film taking place in a single location, which becomes the home where Hanks’ and Wright’s characters reside. The trailer shows an early exchange between the characters, along with glimpses at their future ups and downs.
“Time sure does fly, doesn’t it?” Hanks tells Wright in the trailer, leading her to reply, “It sure does.”
Later in the footage, Hanks invites Wright to stay over at his home: “You know, if you like, you could spend the rest of the night here.” She responds, “I could spend the rest of my life here.”
Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly and Michelle Dockery round out the cast.
- 6/26/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone have emerged as quite the duo in recent years. The director and actress managed to turn both "The Favourite" and "Poor Things" into rare, original box office hits that also went on to garner some major awards season love. Now, they're back together again with another dark comedy in the form of "Kinds of Kindness," which is rolling out in select theaters next weekend before expanding nationwide in the coming weeks. The question is, can Lanthimos and Stone pull off a hat trick and go three for three?
Disney's Searchlight Pictures is making a couple of wise decisions regarding "Kinds of Kindness." For one, it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to build some buzz, with Jesse Plemons winning Best Actor for his work in the film. That has teed up the ball for a limited release next weekend, with Lanthimos' latest work playing in...
Disney's Searchlight Pictures is making a couple of wise decisions regarding "Kinds of Kindness." For one, it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to build some buzz, with Jesse Plemons winning Best Actor for his work in the film. That has teed up the ball for a limited release next weekend, with Lanthimos' latest work playing in...
- 6/14/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Holdovers Still. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The year 2023 saw some amazing Hollywood releases. Yes, the Oppenheimer and Barbie clash was memorable. But there were also some fantastic releases like Mission Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part 1, Killers of The Flower Moon, Priscilla, Asteroid City, and more. One such movie that entertained the audience last year was The Holdovers.
It’s a Christmas comedy film that was released in the US theatres on October 27, 2023. The movie received good reviews and five nominations at the Academy Awards this year. Well, if you are an Indian and love Christmas movies, we have exciting news for you. The Holdovers is all set to stream in India soon.
The Holdovers Cast & Crew
Alexander Payne directed the film, which stars Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston, and others. David Hemingson penned the story, and Eigil Bryld did the cinematography. Mark Orton composed the film’s music.
The year 2023 saw some amazing Hollywood releases. Yes, the Oppenheimer and Barbie clash was memorable. But there were also some fantastic releases like Mission Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part 1, Killers of The Flower Moon, Priscilla, Asteroid City, and more. One such movie that entertained the audience last year was The Holdovers.
It’s a Christmas comedy film that was released in the US theatres on October 27, 2023. The movie received good reviews and five nominations at the Academy Awards this year. Well, if you are an Indian and love Christmas movies, we have exciting news for you. The Holdovers is all set to stream in India soon.
The Holdovers Cast & Crew
Alexander Payne directed the film, which stars Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston, and others. David Hemingson penned the story, and Eigil Bryld did the cinematography. Mark Orton composed the film’s music.
- 6/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: The UK-based VFX and animation company Jellyfish Pictures has launched a new VFX production outpost in Toronto.
The company’s move across the Atlantic further expands its international footprint after the launch of Jellyfish Pictures in India last spring. Today, the buzzy company said that setting up a base in Canada “will ensure that the business can continue to work closely with the best global talent available.”
“I am thrilled for us to expand our VFX division into Canada,” said Phil Greenlow, Managing Director of VFX. “ Jellyfish Pictures is powered by a global community of amazing artists. Since some of the world’s finest VFX talent is concentrated in Toronto, it’s the obvious next stop on our international road map. Coupled with the recent influx of production activity in Ontario, we can’t wait for our team to create compelling visual effects in this vibrant location.”
CEO David Patton...
The company’s move across the Atlantic further expands its international footprint after the launch of Jellyfish Pictures in India last spring. Today, the buzzy company said that setting up a base in Canada “will ensure that the business can continue to work closely with the best global talent available.”
“I am thrilled for us to expand our VFX division into Canada,” said Phil Greenlow, Managing Director of VFX. “ Jellyfish Pictures is powered by a global community of amazing artists. Since some of the world’s finest VFX talent is concentrated in Toronto, it’s the obvious next stop on our international road map. Coupled with the recent influx of production activity in Ontario, we can’t wait for our team to create compelling visual effects in this vibrant location.”
CEO David Patton...
- 6/11/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
“Nothing lasts forever.” There’s something deeply ironic about that line of dialogue being dropped by Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow in only the second Avengers movie from almost 10 years ago. While Johansson’s tenure in the superhero genre is apparently over, with the Oscar-nominated star more recently focusing on films like Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, the MCU is still going strong with the latest whispers about Avengers 5 getting the rumor mills spinning again. Hence one of the reasons Steve Carell and Illumination Entertainment’s new marketing for Despicable Me 4 is so biting.
Carell—who, by the by, was also in Asteroid City—took time to promote not only Despicable Me 4 in a new viral marketing video, but an entire supposed “Mega Minions” shared universe that will outlive us all and see the 22nd century.
“Despicable Me 4 is just the beginning,” Carell promises (warns?) with...
Carell—who, by the by, was also in Asteroid City—took time to promote not only Despicable Me 4 in a new viral marketing video, but an entire supposed “Mega Minions” shared universe that will outlive us all and see the 22nd century.
“Despicable Me 4 is just the beginning,” Carell promises (warns?) with...
- 6/10/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Four of Tom Hanks last seven major roles have ended up on streaming services – yet have the films been pretty much forgotten already?
In February of 2023, we got something of an endangered species: a surprisingly positive box office story. That a movie had overperformed against fairly gloomy expectations, and turned into a success on the quiet.
That film was A Man Called Otto, released by Sony and directed by Marc Forster. An English-language remake of Oscar-winning Swedish film A Man Called Ove, what was interesting about the movie’s success is it’s the kind of film that’s apparently not supposed to work in cinemas. Aimed at an older audience, without showboaty effects or Roman numerals, and with a fairly morose central character: this is the stuff that streaming services want to devour.
But Sony gambled, put it into cinemas, and took home over $100m worldwide. That’s not Spider-Man money obviously,...
In February of 2023, we got something of an endangered species: a surprisingly positive box office story. That a movie had overperformed against fairly gloomy expectations, and turned into a success on the quiet.
That film was A Man Called Otto, released by Sony and directed by Marc Forster. An English-language remake of Oscar-winning Swedish film A Man Called Ove, what was interesting about the movie’s success is it’s the kind of film that’s apparently not supposed to work in cinemas. Aimed at an older audience, without showboaty effects or Roman numerals, and with a fairly morose central character: this is the stuff that streaming services want to devour.
But Sony gambled, put it into cinemas, and took home over $100m worldwide. That’s not Spider-Man money obviously,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Being recognized as one of the best directors of the 21st century, Wes Anderson inscribed his name in movie history by his distinctive visual and narrative styles. His eccentric movies managed to attract millions of amazed viewers all around the world.
However, if you’re a fan of The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) or Isle of Dogs (2018), you may never have seen Anderson’s earlier works, but they’re still of great interest for every cinema lover. The 2001 comedy-drama is no exception.
The movie’s plot revolves around a troublesome father of three gifted children, whom he leaves in their adolescent years. Despite their outstanding success in childhood, when the ingenious kids grow up, they end up facing more and more failures.
However, at the very moment of decay the father suddenly shows up, falsely claiming to be terminally ill. Therefore, it’s high time for the whole family to reunite...
However, if you’re a fan of The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) or Isle of Dogs (2018), you may never have seen Anderson’s earlier works, but they’re still of great interest for every cinema lover. The 2001 comedy-drama is no exception.
The movie’s plot revolves around a troublesome father of three gifted children, whom he leaves in their adolescent years. Despite their outstanding success in childhood, when the ingenious kids grow up, they end up facing more and more failures.
However, at the very moment of decay the father suddenly shows up, falsely claiming to be terminally ill. Therefore, it’s high time for the whole family to reunite...
- 6/7/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Newly minted Oscar winner Wes Anderson has now wrapped production on his next feature, The Phoenician Scheme, in Germany. We’ve known the story of a family and a family business, specifically capturing a father-daughter relationship in a dark espionage tale, has a cast that features Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Bill Murray, Mia Threapleton, and Riz Ahmed. Now the full ensemble has been unveiled, featuring many familiar faces from the director’s cinematic universe.
Anderson’s recent Asteroid City collaborators Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, and Bryan Cranston have joined, according to a German crew posting, as has his Henry Sugar star Benedict Cumberbatch. Charlotte Gainsbourg, a newcomer to the world of Wes Anderson, will be playing “first wife” in the film, presumably in relation to Benicio del Toro’s character. On the crew side, along with the previously announced cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel, production designer Adam Stockhausen...
Anderson’s recent Asteroid City collaborators Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, and Bryan Cranston have joined, according to a German crew posting, as has his Henry Sugar star Benedict Cumberbatch. Charlotte Gainsbourg, a newcomer to the world of Wes Anderson, will be playing “first wife” in the film, presumably in relation to Benicio del Toro’s character. On the crew side, along with the previously announced cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel, production designer Adam Stockhausen...
- 6/6/2024
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Maya Hawke Is Ok With Being a Nepo Baby: ‘I’m Comfortable With Not Deserving It and Doing It Anyway’
Maya Hawke is fine with being called a “nepo baby.”
Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, recently admitted to the Times of London that she believes her family ties influenced her casting in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” as Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers.
“I’ve been wildly made fun of for this clip when I said, on the red carpet, that I auditioned,” Hawke said of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons — I think I totally did.”
Hawke got her big break playing Robin Buckley in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” and her other credits include “Do Revenge,” “Asteroid City” and “Maestro.”
While talking about if she deserves the opportunities she’s had, Hawke said, “‘Deserves’ is a complicated word…there are so many...
Hawke, the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, recently admitted to the Times of London that she believes her family ties influenced her casting in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” as Flower Child, one of Charles Manson’s followers.
“I’ve been wildly made fun of for this clip when I said, on the red carpet, that I auditioned,” Hawke said of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “I never meant to imply that I didn’t get the part for nepotistic reasons — I think I totally did.”
Hawke got her big break playing Robin Buckley in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” and her other credits include “Do Revenge,” “Asteroid City” and “Maestro.”
While talking about if she deserves the opportunities she’s had, Hawke said, “‘Deserves’ is a complicated word…there are so many...
- 6/2/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
You can't do better than Jeffrey Wright, so why even try? The actor is coming off his first-ever Oscar nod for "American Fiction," which is frankly shocking given the pedigree of his previous work. We're talking about the man who starred in Mike Nichols' "Angels in America" miniseries (reprising the role he played in the original Pulitzer Prize-winning play's Broadway debut), spent 15 years playing Felix Leiter, the coolest cat in the Daniel Craig James Bond movies, and was the Mvp of Matt Reeves' "The Batman" as Jim Gordon. He was also everyone's favorite human-turned-host, Bernard Lowe, across all four seasons of "Westworld" and has recently become a member of Wes Anderson's acting troupe.
Now, HBO and "The Last of Us" writers/executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have, very wisely, elected to bring Wright back in the role that he previously tackled via voice-acting and motion-capture in 2020's...
Now, HBO and "The Last of Us" writers/executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have, very wisely, elected to bring Wright back in the role that he previously tackled via voice-acting and motion-capture in 2020's...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Jeffrey Wright is returning to HBO — and to the world of The Last of Us.
The Emmy winner and recent Oscar nominee has joined the cast for season two of The Last of Us, based on the best-selling video game franchise. Wright will have a recurring role as Isaac, the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group. It’s familiar territory for Wright, who provided the voice for Isaac in The Last of Us Part II game.
Wright is one of a number of new additions to the cast for season two, which is in production and slated for a 2025 premiere. The coming season will also feature Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord and Danny Ramirez, and Catherine O’Hara will be a guest star.
Leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return, along with fellow season one actors Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley.
The Emmy winner and recent Oscar nominee has joined the cast for season two of The Last of Us, based on the best-selling video game franchise. Wright will have a recurring role as Isaac, the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group. It’s familiar territory for Wright, who provided the voice for Isaac in The Last of Us Part II game.
Wright is one of a number of new additions to the cast for season two, which is in production and slated for a 2025 premiere. The coming season will also feature Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord and Danny Ramirez, and Catherine O’Hara will be a guest star.
Leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return, along with fellow season one actors Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley.
- 5/24/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeffrey Wright has joined “The Last of Us” Season 2 at HBO, Variety has learned.
Wright will appear in the role of Isaac, whom he previously played in “The Last Us Part II” video game. The character is described as “the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.”
Wright will appear in the series alongside returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as well as Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley. New cast members this season include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in an undisclosed role.
Wright is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He recently received his first Academy Award...
Wright will appear in the role of Isaac, whom he previously played in “The Last Us Part II” video game. The character is described as “the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.”
Wright will appear in the series alongside returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as well as Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley. New cast members this season include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in an undisclosed role.
Wright is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He recently received his first Academy Award...
- 5/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey have their first “Jurassic World” co-star. THR reports that Rupert Friend is the latest actor cast to star in Gareth Edward‘s upcoming installment. Friend also joins Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the only other name on the call sheet, as the film inches closer to its mid-June production start.
Read More: Glen Powell Passed On New ‘Jurassic World’ & ‘Bourne’ Films & Says He Won’t Do A Marvel Project
Friend in a big-budget blockbuster? Maybe it was bound to happen. The British actor’s biggest career roles up to this point have been for Wes Anderson, in “The French Dispatch, “Asteroid City,” and “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Three More.” But Friend, typically in supporting roles, has a career that stretches back two decades. Other recent roles include the Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and the Apple TV+ series “High Desert.”
Meanwhile, Universal is moving fast...
Read More: Glen Powell Passed On New ‘Jurassic World’ & ‘Bourne’ Films & Says He Won’t Do A Marvel Project
Friend in a big-budget blockbuster? Maybe it was bound to happen. The British actor’s biggest career roles up to this point have been for Wes Anderson, in “The French Dispatch, “Asteroid City,” and “The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Three More.” But Friend, typically in supporting roles, has a career that stretches back two decades. Other recent roles include the Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and the Apple TV+ series “High Desert.”
Meanwhile, Universal is moving fast...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Scarlett Johansson is one of the few MCU actors who have managed to maintain a splendid career after being part of such a highly beloved franchise. One would think that after her successful run in the comic book universe, the actress would want to avoid joining any more franchises and instead focus on showcasing her talents in independent features.
Yet, this assumption is far from the truth. As the dust settles on her MCU departure, the actress has taken a bold move that could prove to be a misstep in her otherwise successful career.
Scarlett Johansson in and as Black Widow | Marvel Studios
Defying fan expectations, Johansson is helming not one, but two acclaimed franchises, i.e. Transformers and Jurassic World. What could possibly be a huge gamble for her career, the actress is one of the leads in the upcoming Jurassic World reboot, apart from having a voiceover role in the Transformers franchise.
Yet, this assumption is far from the truth. As the dust settles on her MCU departure, the actress has taken a bold move that could prove to be a misstep in her otherwise successful career.
Scarlett Johansson in and as Black Widow | Marvel Studios
Defying fan expectations, Johansson is helming not one, but two acclaimed franchises, i.e. Transformers and Jurassic World. What could possibly be a huge gamble for her career, the actress is one of the leads in the upcoming Jurassic World reboot, apart from having a voiceover role in the Transformers franchise.
- 5/23/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Rupert Friend (Asteroid City) is heading to Jurassic World, Deadline can confirm.
In the latest installment of the dinosaur franchise from Universal Pictures, the actor will star opposite Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Jonathan Bailey. No word on the role he’s playing. The film’s plot remains under wraps. It’s slated for release on July 2, 2025.
Gareth Edwards is directing from a script by David Koepp, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing for Kennedy-Marshall. Steven Spielberg is executive producing for Amblin Entertainment. EVP of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the film for Universal.
Recently, Friend has been seen in the Wes Anderson features Asteroid City and The French Dispatch, along with his Roald Dahl shorts The Swan and The Ratcatcher for Netflix. Otherwise perhaps best known for starring opposite Ewan McGregor on Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, the actor will...
In the latest installment of the dinosaur franchise from Universal Pictures, the actor will star opposite Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Jonathan Bailey. No word on the role he’s playing. The film’s plot remains under wraps. It’s slated for release on July 2, 2025.
Gareth Edwards is directing from a script by David Koepp, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing for Kennedy-Marshall. Steven Spielberg is executive producing for Amblin Entertainment. EVP of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the film for Universal.
Recently, Friend has been seen in the Wes Anderson features Asteroid City and The French Dispatch, along with his Roald Dahl shorts The Swan and The Ratcatcher for Netflix. Otherwise perhaps best known for starring opposite Ewan McGregor on Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, the actor will...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The velociraptors have found a Friend.
Rupert Friend, the British actor who in appeared in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, will star alongside Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in the all-new Jurassic World feature being made by Universal Pictures.
Gareth Edwards is directing the creature feature that also has Manuel Garcia-Rulfo on the call sheet.
David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, penned the script for the new installment, whose plot details are being kept hidden in a can of Barbasol.
The project is casting furiously ahead of a production start in mid-June in London. Universal will have a tight turnaround in postproduction, as the studio has set a theatrical release of July 2, 2025.
Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, who have shepherded the modern Jurassic franchise, will produce through Kennedy/Marshall. Steven Spielberg, who kicked off the franchise in 1993 with Jurassic Park, is exec producing through Amblin Entertainment.
Rupert Friend, the British actor who in appeared in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, will star alongside Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in the all-new Jurassic World feature being made by Universal Pictures.
Gareth Edwards is directing the creature feature that also has Manuel Garcia-Rulfo on the call sheet.
David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, penned the script for the new installment, whose plot details are being kept hidden in a can of Barbasol.
The project is casting furiously ahead of a production start in mid-June in London. Universal will have a tight turnaround in postproduction, as the studio has set a theatrical release of July 2, 2025.
Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, who have shepherded the modern Jurassic franchise, will produce through Kennedy/Marshall. Steven Spielberg, who kicked off the franchise in 1993 with Jurassic Park, is exec producing through Amblin Entertainment.
- 5/22/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it was released in January of 2001, Richard Kelly's bleak time-travel psychological drama "Donnie Darko" caused a notable stir. The title character, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, is a teen struggling with schizophrenia in 1988, a time when Reagan's great Conservative revolution was drawing to a close and adults clung to suburban conformity as it crumbled under them. Donnie is obsessed with time-travel and regularly hallucinates a vicious, strange anthropomorphic rabbit monster named Frank (all while attempting to socialize at school and foster a romance with a classmate played by Jena Malone). Patrick Swayze appears as a cheesy self-self guru, Drew Barrymore plays one of Donnie's teachers, and Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Donnie's sister.
By turns psychedelic and weirdly moving (in a Goth sort of way), "Donnie Darko" quickly became a cult hit and rotated directly into the local midnight movie circuit, attracting a wide swath of misfits and night people.
By turns psychedelic and weirdly moving (in a Goth sort of way), "Donnie Darko" quickly became a cult hit and rotated directly into the local midnight movie circuit, attracting a wide swath of misfits and night people.
- 5/19/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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