Within minutes of the actors strike ending on Nov. 9, Ryan Reynolds was making plans to get back to London and the set of Deadpool & Wolverine, one of the many movies shut down in mid-July when the walkout commenced. He and director Shawn Levy were determined to make their July 26 release date, which they were able to accomplish. For other tentpoles, it was too late, and they would ultimately decamp to 2025.
One studio head says the impact of the writers’ walkout, which lasted five months until a settlement was reached on Sept. 27, also played a major role. “Think of it like this — if the actors’ strike shut down the oil refinery, then the writers’ strike shut down the oil fields.”
Toward the end of the SAG-AFTRA talks, studio chiefs were accused of being disingenuous when saying their 2024 release calendars were in danger every day the four-month strike dragged. Now the...
One studio head says the impact of the writers’ walkout, which lasted five months until a settlement was reached on Sept. 27, also played a major role. “Think of it like this — if the actors’ strike shut down the oil refinery, then the writers’ strike shut down the oil fields.”
Toward the end of the SAG-AFTRA talks, studio chiefs were accused of being disingenuous when saying their 2024 release calendars were in danger every day the four-month strike dragged. Now the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeremy Renner wanted to Rennervate the script for “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” after realizing his character was going to be killed off.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
- 6/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jeremy Renner’s William Brandt was a bad*ss Imf agent introduced in Tom Cruise’s fourth film, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Renner reprised his role in the next movie, Rogue Nation, and was even rumored to take over the series from Cruise. However, he left the series right before the sixth film and it may have to do with one of the ideas from director Christopher McQuarrie.
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
2023 saw quite a few masterpieces (even though the box office disasters were more), and Godzilla Minus One was one of them.
Besides the tremendous critical praise it has earned from global audiences and critics, the movie seems to have gotten on the good side of quite a few celebrities in Hollywood as well. One of these is the Star Trek actor, Simon Pegg.
Godzilla Minus One. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
However, as compared to other notable reviewers, Pegg seemed to have a mixed opinion on the movie and the MonsterVerse.
This is because, on the one hand, while he greatly acknowledged the gem of a work that the film was, bringing about a new take on the Kaiju and its relationship with humans, he simultaneously also hinted that the MonsterVerse is “f—ing cultural appropriation.”
Simon Pegg Likes Godzilla Minus One but Can’t Stand the MonsterVerse?
Simon Pegg has...
Besides the tremendous critical praise it has earned from global audiences and critics, the movie seems to have gotten on the good side of quite a few celebrities in Hollywood as well. One of these is the Star Trek actor, Simon Pegg.
Godzilla Minus One. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
However, as compared to other notable reviewers, Pegg seemed to have a mixed opinion on the movie and the MonsterVerse.
This is because, on the one hand, while he greatly acknowledged the gem of a work that the film was, bringing about a new take on the Kaiju and its relationship with humans, he simultaneously also hinted that the MonsterVerse is “f—ing cultural appropriation.”
Simon Pegg Likes Godzilla Minus One but Can’t Stand the MonsterVerse?
Simon Pegg has...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
After sustaining near-fatal injuries at the hand of his 14,000-pound snowplow last year, Jeremy Runner was airlifted from the scene and spent two weeks in extensive care. While the recovery process was slow and drawn out following the extent of his injuries, fortunately, the actor is well and kicking again and has marked his return to the silver screen with Mayor of Kingstown season 3.
However, the long road to recovery could’ve been avoided had the Avengers: Age of Ultron star been on snow instead of asphalt and ice on that fateful day.
Jeremy Renner Wishes He Was on Snow During His Snowplow Accident
Jeremy Renner | Credit: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Paramount Pictures)
Four months after his near-death experience, Jeremy Renner finally opened up to the public about the traumatic incident in an interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer. While speaking with the journalist, Renner detailed the traumatic affair, revealing...
However, the long road to recovery could’ve been avoided had the Avengers: Age of Ultron star been on snow instead of asphalt and ice on that fateful day.
Jeremy Renner Wishes He Was on Snow During His Snowplow Accident
Jeremy Renner | Credit: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Paramount Pictures)
Four months after his near-death experience, Jeremy Renner finally opened up to the public about the traumatic incident in an interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer. While speaking with the journalist, Renner detailed the traumatic affair, revealing...
- 6/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The year was 2022 and the theatres were suffering due to the pandemic the world was in. They found their savior in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick which made over a billion dollars at the box office. The film stayed in the number one spot for months before being dethroned by Avatar: The Way of Water in December. Regardless, Top Gun: Maverick was the breath of fresh air that theatres and film enthusiasts were in dire need of.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is one giant movie star who has influenced many actors who have worked with him and taught them various necessary skills to get on in the industry. Fans have heard many stories about his co-stars talking about how he is a people pleaser and is a big supporter of movies and filmmaking. The actor is also always ready to shower advice on anyone who needs any kind of guidance.
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner is an Avenger in real life, and he keeps proving just how strong he is after the formidable snowplow accident he had last year on New Year’s Day. While trying to save his nephew, he accidentally got in the way of his huge snowplow and nearly died.
Jeremy Renner in Hawkeye [Credit: Disney+]While he has since gained a more positive outlook towards life after the incident, Renner does regret what he did to his family. In a new interview, he spoke up about how it was watching people saying their goodbyes to him when he was on life support.
Jeremy Renner Felt Agitated Hearing People’s Goodbyes
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Pictures]It has been more than a year since Marvel star Jeremy Renner was found critically injured and airlifted to the hospital after getting run over by his 14,300-pound snowplow. Having broken more than 30 bones in his body,...
Jeremy Renner in Hawkeye [Credit: Disney+]While he has since gained a more positive outlook towards life after the incident, Renner does regret what he did to his family. In a new interview, he spoke up about how it was watching people saying their goodbyes to him when he was on life support.
Jeremy Renner Felt Agitated Hearing People’s Goodbyes
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Pictures]It has been more than a year since Marvel star Jeremy Renner was found critically injured and airlifted to the hospital after getting run over by his 14,300-pound snowplow. Having broken more than 30 bones in his body,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
In 2011, rumors and speculation had been in people’s minds that Jeremy Renner’s inclusion in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol meant that he was being set up as someone who could be taking over for Tom Cruise in future films. His character, William Brandt, was even cloaked with a suspicious past in the film. Brandt ended up not becoming a replacement for Ethan Hunt, but he was a very helpful ally. He would appear again in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation as an important factor for Imf that helped deal with the political red-tape of their organization. So, where was Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Fallout?
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
- 6/4/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner starred in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol in 2011 and later returned for 2015's Rogue Nation. After that, his character - Imf agent William Brandt - exited the long-running action series, though Renner was indeed asked back for Mission: Impossible - Fallout in 2018.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeremy Renner has revealed that he was asked to appear in 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout but refused when he found out his character was going to be killed off.
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Jeremy Renner Reveals Dubious Reason He Refused To Return To Mission: Impossible 3: “They Tried To…”
Jeremy Renner Opens Up About Departure From Mission: Impossible Franchise(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Jeremy Renner revealed the dubious reason he refused to return to the third instalment of Mission: Impossible. Renner, who is in the middle of a press tour to promote the latest season of the Paramount + series “Mayor Of Kingston,” has been loquacious in his interviews, refusing to shy away from hard questions.
The “Avengers” actor has been forthcoming about the near-fatal accident that left doctors wondering if he’ll ever walk again. He even shared the advice he got from his pal and co-star Robert Downey Jr as he was recovering from the incident.
In a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview, Jeremy Renner did not mince words when discussing his departure from the Mission Impossible franchiseRenner starred in two Mission: Impossible films: 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. However, Renner was conspicuously absent from the third instalment.
Jeremy Renner revealed the dubious reason he refused to return to the third instalment of Mission: Impossible. Renner, who is in the middle of a press tour to promote the latest season of the Paramount + series “Mayor Of Kingston,” has been loquacious in his interviews, refusing to shy away from hard questions.
The “Avengers” actor has been forthcoming about the near-fatal accident that left doctors wondering if he’ll ever walk again. He even shared the advice he got from his pal and co-star Robert Downey Jr as he was recovering from the incident.
In a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview, Jeremy Renner did not mince words when discussing his departure from the Mission Impossible franchiseRenner starred in two Mission: Impossible films: 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. However, Renner was conspicuously absent from the third instalment.
- 6/4/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Jeremy Renner refused to return to 'Mission: Impossible' just to be killed off.The 53-year-old actor appeared in 2011's 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' and 2015’s 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation' but rejected the opportunity to come back as Imf agent William Brandt in 2018 installment 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' as he was unhappy with the thought of being away from his young daughter to execute a plot he wasn't comfortable with.He said on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast: “I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here! "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
According to reports, the future of Paramount has finally been decided, with Skydance Media merging with the famous old studio in a deal worth $8bn.
It’s been a long time coming but the future of Paramount Pictures and its parent company Paramount Global has seemingly been decided. As has long been suspected, the company will be merging with Skydance Media in a deal which is set to be worth around $8bn.
So what does this mean for the future of Paramount Pictures, a storied Hollywood institution? Shari Redstone – the controlling stakeholder in Paramount Global – is said to have favoured the Skydance Media bid over a competing bid that reportedly involved Sony) because Skydance had expressed a desire to keep the company whole rather than purchasing it and then selling off its assets. She’s taken a lower price to ensure this happens, and fair play to her. Even though...
It’s been a long time coming but the future of Paramount Pictures and its parent company Paramount Global has seemingly been decided. As has long been suspected, the company will be merging with Skydance Media in a deal which is set to be worth around $8bn.
So what does this mean for the future of Paramount Pictures, a storied Hollywood institution? Shari Redstone – the controlling stakeholder in Paramount Global – is said to have favoured the Skydance Media bid over a competing bid that reportedly involved Sony) because Skydance had expressed a desire to keep the company whole rather than purchasing it and then selling off its assets. She’s taken a lower price to ensure this happens, and fair play to her. Even though...
- 6/4/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Und nun doch Skydance: Wie u. a. der gut informierte Filmindustrie-Journalist Matt Belloni in Puck berichtet, muss nur noch National-Amusements-Chefin Shari Redstone endgültig grünes Licht geben, dann kann David Ellison nach einem letzten nachgebesserten Angebot für die B-Aktionäre Paramount Global übernehmen.
Shari Redstone trifft die finale Entscheidung (Credit: Imago / Avalon.red)
Der Deal als solcher sei unter Dach und Fach, lassen die ersten Entertainment-Blogger wissen. Etwas mehr als einen Monat, nachdem das exklusive Verhandlungsfenster für Skydance um eine Übernahme von Paramount Global ausgelaufen war und es so ausgesehen hatte, als würde David Ellison mit seinem beim Aufsichtsrat wenig geliebten Angebot den Kürzeren ziehen, wird sich die junge Finanzierungs- und Produktionsfirma, die längst hinter den großen Marken von Paramount steht, zuletzt „Mission: Impossible“ und „Transformers“, nun doch durchsetzen. Während Sony/Apollo mit ihrem gerade noch so attraktiv erscheinenden Angebot wohl den Kürzeren zieht, hat Ellison die Oberhand gewonnen.
Nach Informationen des...
Shari Redstone trifft die finale Entscheidung (Credit: Imago / Avalon.red)
Der Deal als solcher sei unter Dach und Fach, lassen die ersten Entertainment-Blogger wissen. Etwas mehr als einen Monat, nachdem das exklusive Verhandlungsfenster für Skydance um eine Übernahme von Paramount Global ausgelaufen war und es so ausgesehen hatte, als würde David Ellison mit seinem beim Aufsichtsrat wenig geliebten Angebot den Kürzeren ziehen, wird sich die junge Finanzierungs- und Produktionsfirma, die längst hinter den großen Marken von Paramount steht, zuletzt „Mission: Impossible“ und „Transformers“, nun doch durchsetzen. Während Sony/Apollo mit ihrem gerade noch so attraktiv erscheinenden Angebot wohl den Kürzeren zieht, hat Ellison die Oberhand gewonnen.
Nach Informationen des...
- 6/4/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
Robert Downey Jr. led the Avengers in the Infinity Saga as Tony Stark/ Iron Man for a decade. Following his introduction in Iron Man, he slowly assembled the original six Avengers with the help of Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Iron Man would assemble for the first time in 2012’s The Avengers.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Giving closures to these six members was one of the major plotlines of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Since then, Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves for the greater good, while Hulk, Thor, and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye have gone on their own adventures post-Endgame. With audiences clamoring for a reunion of them in some way, Renner really wants it to happen down the line.
After Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner Wants To Return as Hawkeye in...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Giving closures to these six members was one of the major plotlines of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Since then, Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves for the greater good, while Hulk, Thor, and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye have gone on their own adventures post-Endgame. With audiences clamoring for a reunion of them in some way, Renner really wants it to happen down the line.
After Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner Wants To Return as Hawkeye in...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
After starring in two Mission: Impossible films — 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Jeremy Renner is speaking out about his refusal to return for his third film in the franchise.
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner told host Josh Horowitz it was a too big of a time commitment because his daughter was so young then, he couldn’t be away filming that long. But he noted his interest dimmed after he learned he was slated to film one week so that his character Imf agent William Brandt could be killed off.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner told host Josh Horowitz it was a too big of a time commitment because his daughter was so young then, he couldn’t be away filming that long. But he noted his interest dimmed after he learned he was slated to film one week so that his character Imf agent William Brandt could be killed off.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Renner’s history with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise spans two films, 2011’s “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” During an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the actor revealed that he was actually asked to reprise the character of Imf agent William Brandt in the 2018 sequel “Fallout.” However, the offer was apparently for Renner to shoot one week so that Brandt could be killed off. Renner refused.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Hollander, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is a brilliant British character actor who has distinguished himself on the stage and screens big and small, with the New York Times describing him as “vitally funny in dramatic roles [and] wrenchingly somber in comic ones.” Indeed, over the course of a career dating back 42 years, he has been a part of two SAG Award-winning casts, one for a film, 2001’s Gosford Park, and another for a TV series, 2023’s The White Lotus season two. He won a best supporting actor BAFTA TV Award for 2016’s The Night Manager. And he was nominated for a best actor in a play Tony Award for 2018’s Travesties.
Now, he is poised to land his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination, in the category of best actor in a limited or anthology series or TV movie, for arguably the...
Now, he is poised to land his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination, in the category of best actor in a limited or anthology series or TV movie, for arguably the...
- 6/3/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From leading the most acclaimed Star Wars release, The Empire Strikes Back to starring in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Blade Runner, the ’80s saw Harrison Ford at his peak. Moreover, apart from taking leading roles in major sci-fi and fantasy releases, he also made sure to star in several acclaimed dramas, including Witness, which earned him an Oscar nod for Best Actor.
But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.
Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)
By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...
But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.
Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)
By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Paramount: Now (finally) Under New Ownership! A special committee at the company has approved a deal that will merge Paramount Global with Skydance after David Ellison acquires National Amusements, Inc. (Nai) for about $2 billion.
The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company.
All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone’s $2 billion for her family’s Nai, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire.
The...
The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company.
All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone’s $2 billion for her family’s Nai, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire.
The...
- 6/3/2024
- by Brian Welk and Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
It's (almost) official: Paramount Pictures is the latest Hollywood studio to merge with another major player in the business. After months of speculation, with multiple potential buyers entering the fold, it has been confirmed that Skydance Media, the producer of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, will merge with the longstanding studio, per CNBC. The news comes just ahead of Paramount's annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, June 4. It's expected that the deal will be formally announced by the company during the meeting.
Skydance RedBird Capital and investment firm Kkr partnered on the deal. It is valued at around $8 billion, which is far less than some other major media mergers in recent years. Disney's purchase of most of Fox's media assets, for example, cost a whopping $71.3 billion in 2019. Even Amazon's more recent purchase of MGM in 2022 was valued at $8.5 billion. But that speaks in large part to why this deal is happening.
Skydance RedBird Capital and investment firm Kkr partnered on the deal. It is valued at around $8 billion, which is far less than some other major media mergers in recent years. Disney's purchase of most of Fox's media assets, for example, cost a whopping $71.3 billion in 2019. Even Amazon's more recent purchase of MGM in 2022 was valued at $8.5 billion. But that speaks in large part to why this deal is happening.
- 6/3/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Late last year, there were rumblings of a possible merger being considered with two movie studio giants — Warner Bros. and Paramount. It was reported that Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish in New York City to discuss a possible merger. The potential merger would bring many iconic entertainment franchises under one roof, including Star Trek, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, Transformers, Mission: Impossible, DC, and more. It would also likely see the two streaming services — Max and Paramount+ — combine in order to more effectively challenge Netflix and Disney+.
Wall Street analysts were skeptical of that deal and knew that both companies would have to jump through significant hurdles in order for the deal to go through. That deal would ultimately fall through, but the New York Post is now reporting on a merger that has been sealed. Paramount and Skydance have just agreed to terms that will see both...
Wall Street analysts were skeptical of that deal and knew that both companies would have to jump through significant hurdles in order for the deal to go through. That deal would ultimately fall through, but the New York Post is now reporting on a merger that has been sealed. Paramount and Skydance have just agreed to terms that will see both...
- 6/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
In Simon Pegg’s immortal comedy series Spaced, his character Tim declares: “Every odd-numbered Star Trek movie is shit.” This is, of course, hilarious today, because Pegg was in two odd-numbered Trek films, and even co-wrote the 13th movie, 2016’s Star Trek Beyond. But, the fandom myth of the odd-numbered Star Trek “curse” almost certainly begins with 1984’s Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Released in movie theaters on June 1, 1984, the third Star Trek feature film was really the second part of what would become a trilogy of films, concluding with The Voyage Home in 1986. But, more than that, The Search for Spock was a pivotal moment in which the more mature aesthetic of Star Trek truly came into its own. Despite the unkind things said about The Search for Spock over the years, the truth is, the movie is perhaps more representative of the franchise as a whole...
- 6/3/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Tom Cruise looks like he’s picked a remake of The Gauntlet as his first project once he’s finished Mission: Impossible 8.
Following the eventual completion of the next Mission: Impossible film, we’d imagine both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie will want to take a nice, long holiday. After that, though? It looks like they’ll be reuniting for a remake of the 1977 Clint Eastwood thriller, The Gauntlet.
News of the project first leaked in April and seemed to confirm earlier hints McQuarrie had dropped about their next collaboration. Having previously described their next project as “gnarlier” than the Mission: Impossible films, McQuarrie also added that “It’s something we’ve talked about for a really long time. It’s way outside of what you’re used to seeing Tom do. It’s the kind of stuff I really love. It’s a little bit more in my wheelhouse.
Following the eventual completion of the next Mission: Impossible film, we’d imagine both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie will want to take a nice, long holiday. After that, though? It looks like they’ll be reuniting for a remake of the 1977 Clint Eastwood thriller, The Gauntlet.
News of the project first leaked in April and seemed to confirm earlier hints McQuarrie had dropped about their next collaboration. Having previously described their next project as “gnarlier” than the Mission: Impossible films, McQuarrie also added that “It’s something we’ve talked about for a really long time. It’s way outside of what you’re used to seeing Tom do. It’s the kind of stuff I really love. It’s a little bit more in my wheelhouse.
- 6/3/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Let’s just say that at this point, ‘Mission: Impossible’ can’t afford to keep having setbacks, but they do. After the double Hollywood strikes paused production on the blockbuster movie and led to a postponed release, malfunction with a £23 million submarine is adding further chaos into the mix.
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Mad Max franchise is unarguably one of the most popular action franchises of all time, created by mastermind George Miller. While the star power connected to it — which includes notable names like Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Mel Gibson — is one factor behind its epic success, its breathtaking action sequences and stunt scenes further set the saga apart from every other.
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Mad Max films by George Miller created a new revolution in cinema and cemented the director’s place as one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers alongside the likes of George Lucas who also pioneered an iconic franchise with Star Wars. One celebrity who played a big part in Miller’s success was Charlize Theron who starred in the pivotal role of Furiosa in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road (image credit: Warner Bros)
Theron who impressed audiences and critics with her edgy and action-packed performance in the film, was also instrumental in how her character was envisioned and developed from a physical standpoint. It was her inputs regarding the final look of Furiosa and her dismissal of the original ideas for the character that ultimately made the difference.
Charlize Theron’s Instincts Were Spot On About The Look Of...
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road (image credit: Warner Bros)
Theron who impressed audiences and critics with her edgy and action-packed performance in the film, was also instrumental in how her character was envisioned and developed from a physical standpoint. It was her inputs regarding the final look of Furiosa and her dismissal of the original ideas for the character that ultimately made the difference.
Charlize Theron’s Instincts Were Spot On About The Look Of...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Rumors surrounding Tom Cruise trying to pursue a romantic relationship with the Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie have surprised everyone. Both stars are known for their extensive career in the film industry and their dedicated approaches to bringing characters to life on screen.
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has been so busy with his Mission: Impossible films over the past few years that he hasn’t done as many other projects besides the action franchise. Now, rumors have been spreading online that he’s going to be starring in a Clint Eastwood remake with no other than Scarlett Johansson.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Throughout the duration of her lengthy career, Scarlett Johansson has worked with some of the most talented people in Hollywood. Be it her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or her various other pursuits, she has worked with the best that the film industry has to offer and eventually became a part of the category itself.
Scarlett Johansson in Match Point l Paramount Pictures
She has also worked with several extremely attractive co-stars. Many years ago, there were rumors floating around about her being involved with her Match Point co-star, Jonathan Rhys Myers. During an interview, she debunked these in a manner that was not flattering to her co-star.
Scarlett Johansson Debunks The Rumors
When actors are involved with each other on screen, it is quite common for spectators to think that something else is going on outside of the movie itself. Actors are coupled together, rumors float around, and all of a sudden,...
Scarlett Johansson in Match Point l Paramount Pictures
She has also worked with several extremely attractive co-stars. Many years ago, there were rumors floating around about her being involved with her Match Point co-star, Jonathan Rhys Myers. During an interview, she debunked these in a manner that was not flattering to her co-star.
Scarlett Johansson Debunks The Rumors
When actors are involved with each other on screen, it is quite common for spectators to think that something else is going on outside of the movie itself. Actors are coupled together, rumors float around, and all of a sudden,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Can you believe it’s been just a heartbeat since Top Gun: Maverick took our breath away, and already there are talks of a third flick starring Tom Cruise’s naval aviator Maverick? While fans had to wait 36 years for Top Gun: Maverick after the release of Top Gun, a third movie in the series may arrive much sooner.
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Skydance Media has submitted an improved offer for Paramount Global, according to reports.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the new offer which comes with improved terms for both voting and non-voting Paramount shareholders, and provides more cash. No specific details were provided.
The offer is the latest in a protracted series of negotiations for Paramount Global, home to Paramount Pictures film studio, the CBS broadcast network and cable networks such as Nickelodeon and MTV.
Skydance is led by David Ellison, the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. In January, it made a preliminary offer to buy National Amusements,...
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the new offer which comes with improved terms for both voting and non-voting Paramount shareholders, and provides more cash. No specific details were provided.
The offer is the latest in a protracted series of negotiations for Paramount Global, home to Paramount Pictures film studio, the CBS broadcast network and cable networks such as Nickelodeon and MTV.
Skydance is led by David Ellison, the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. In January, it made a preliminary offer to buy National Amusements,...
- 5/31/2024
- ScreenDaily
Fans of Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise will have to wait a bit longer for the highly anticipated eighth installment. The film has been hit by yet another delay due to a malfunction with a $25 million submarine during filming. Production hiccup worsens Initially set for a summer 2024 release, the malfunction with the gimbal mechanism, which is used to lower the 120-foot submarine, has temporarily halted production. The issue has pushed back filming several weeks, adding further to the film’s already swollen budget. As sources indicate, They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of...
- 5/31/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jeremy Renner may have said goodbye to Mission: Impossible‘s world of espionage, but that doesn’t mean he would never return to the role of William Brandt.
The Hawkeye star entered the franchise in the 2011 installment, Ghost Protocol. At the end of 2015’s Rogue Nation, his character retired from his career in the Impossible Mission Force.
In an interview with Collider, Renner revealed there was one particular reason he left the franchise, despite reports at the time that he was being groomed to take over the lead role from Tom Cruise.
“I had to leave that,” the Mayor of Kingstown star told the publication. “I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
The Hawkeye star entered the franchise in the 2011 installment, Ghost Protocol. At the end of 2015’s Rogue Nation, his character retired from his career in the Impossible Mission Force.
In an interview with Collider, Renner revealed there was one particular reason he left the franchise, despite reports at the time that he was being groomed to take over the lead role from Tom Cruise.
“I had to leave that,” the Mayor of Kingstown star told the publication. “I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
- 5/30/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its June highlights. The Pluto TV June 2024 schedule includes the return of Summer of Cinema, their movie extravaganza featuring a lineup of fan-favorite titles you can enjoy for free, whatever your mood or vibe.
This new programming launches alongside the return of Pluto TV’s Free Movie Weekend, which spreads business karma and free movie tickets to independent and family-run theaters across the country. And it’s going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood for their youngest streamers as they launch a dedicated Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood channel on the service.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.
Pluto TV offers a wide array of genres,...
This new programming launches alongside the return of Pluto TV’s Free Movie Weekend, which spreads business karma and free movie tickets to independent and family-run theaters across the country. And it’s going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood for their youngest streamers as they launch a dedicated Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood channel on the service.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.
Pluto TV offers a wide array of genres,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Top Gun fans waited over thirty years for Top Gun: Maverick, but the wait was well worth it. The film was an overwhelming success, earning rave reviews and grossing $1.4 billion worldwide. Considering those box-office bucks, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Paramount is developing Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise expected to reprise his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell alongside Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw (Miles Teller) and Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin (Glen Powell).
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
After months of on-again-off-again haggling, Skydance Media submitted a newly revised offer for Paramount Global. The revised bid would reduce the amount Skydance and its financial partners would pay Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder, and reallocate that more equitably to the company’s nonvoting Class B shareholders, Variety has confirmed. Skydance would also put in more cash upfront to swing the deal, sources said.
The special committee established by Paramount’s board is currently reviewing Skydance’s revised proposal, sources said. Reps for Skydance and Paramount Global declined to comment. Reps for Nai and the Paramount board’s special committee did not respond to requests for comment. Skydance’s sweetened offer for Paramount was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The broad outlines remain the same on the offer from Skydance, headed by producer David Ellison, and financial backers RedBird Capital Partners and Kkr. Redstone would sell her stake in National Amusements Inc.
The special committee established by Paramount’s board is currently reviewing Skydance’s revised proposal, sources said. Reps for Skydance and Paramount Global declined to comment. Reps for Nai and the Paramount board’s special committee did not respond to requests for comment. Skydance’s sweetened offer for Paramount was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The broad outlines remain the same on the offer from Skydance, headed by producer David Ellison, and financial backers RedBird Capital Partners and Kkr. Redstone would sell her stake in National Amusements Inc.
- 5/30/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Renner, the star known for portraying the role of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a part of a $4 billion franchise! Starring alongside Tom Cruise, Renner would have been more involved in the Mission: Impossible franchise were it not for his children!
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner begins his career comeback this weekend with the premiere of “Mayor Of Kingstown” Season 3 on Paramount+. But what else does the future hold for an actor on the upswing after his near-fatal snowplow accident? Maybe a return to some old franchises, like “Mission: Impossible“?
Read More: ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Trailer: Jeremy Renner Returns For A Third Season Of His Prison/Crime Series On June 2
Variety reports (via Collider) that in a new interview, Renner confirmed he won’t rule out a return for his “M:i” character William Brandt.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Explains His ‘Mission: Impossible’ Departure, Is “Game” To Return As William Brandt In New Installment at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Trailer: Jeremy Renner Returns For A Third Season Of His Prison/Crime Series On June 2
Variety reports (via Collider) that in a new interview, Renner confirmed he won’t rule out a return for his “M:i” character William Brandt.
Continue reading Jeremy Renner Explains His ‘Mission: Impossible’ Departure, Is “Game” To Return As William Brandt In New Installment at The Playlist.
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Jeremy Renner has expressed his wish to return to the beloved action franchise nearly a decade after he left the film series. Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the Marvel star took on the role of Imf agent William Brandt. While he reprised his role in the subsequent sequel, the character has since been missing from the franchise.
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
- 5/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Could Jeremy Renner’s “Mission: Impossible” character William Brandt be back in action?
In a new interview with Collider, Renner — who starred in 2011’s “Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Rogue Nation” alongside franchise star Tom Cruise — reflected on his decision to leave the franchise and hinted that he would be open to returning.
“I was supposed to do more with them,” Renner said of the “Mission: Impossible” cast. “I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then.”
However, now that nearly 10 years have passed, Renner said he would “jump” at the chance to reprise the role of Brandt.
“Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen,” Renner told Collider. “I...
In a new interview with Collider, Renner — who starred in 2011’s “Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Rogue Nation” alongside franchise star Tom Cruise — reflected on his decision to leave the franchise and hinted that he would be open to returning.
“I was supposed to do more with them,” Renner said of the “Mission: Impossible” cast. “I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then.”
However, now that nearly 10 years have passed, Renner said he would “jump” at the chance to reprise the role of Brandt.
“Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen,” Renner told Collider. “I...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Renner, who has made a remarkable comeback from near-fatal injuries, says he’s now ready for another impossible mission. Or make that Mission: Impossible.
Renner played agent William Brandt in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and the 2015 release Mission: Impossible -Rogue Nation.
But he then withdrew from the series. The reason, he says, is because of the birth of his daughter in 2013. After a brief marriage and divorce, Renner obtained split custody, which limited the amount of time he could devote to filming another Mission: Impossible, he said in an interview with Collider.
“I had to leave that,’ he said of the movie series. ‘I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much.”
He added, “We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London.
Renner played agent William Brandt in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and the 2015 release Mission: Impossible -Rogue Nation.
But he then withdrew from the series. The reason, he says, is because of the birth of his daughter in 2013. After a brief marriage and divorce, Renner obtained split custody, which limited the amount of time he could devote to filming another Mission: Impossible, he said in an interview with Collider.
“I had to leave that,’ he said of the movie series. ‘I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much.”
He added, “We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London.
- 5/30/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to Tom Cruise’s iconic 1986 film, was a massive success following its release in 2022. Capturing the high-flying action of the original film, while also introducing a bunch of new characters, director Joseph Kosinski filled big shoes by taking over the project from Tony Scott.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.
Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone
Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.
Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone
Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
No major film festival is complete without at least one Love Letter To Cinema™ from a filmmaker of some renown, to advocate the joys of the medium to an audience that doesn’t have to be told twice. French writer-director and Cannes regular Arnaud Desplechin brings that to the Croisette this year with “Filmlovers!,” a duly warm and nostalgia-washed cine-valentine, but one with a little more to say than just, “Movies, amirite?” Indeed, the film’s somewhat inelegant English-language title risks concealing the more specific focus of this unassuming but winning hybrid documentary: The French title, “Spectateurs!,” makes clear this is first and foremost a celebration of spectatorship rather than filmmaking, probing the dynamics of cinema audiences and their relationship to the screen. In either language, it’s impassioned enough to earn its exclamation point.
Not a major work but a bright, pleasurable one, with its director on more limber...
Not a major work but a bright, pleasurable one, with its director on more limber...
- 5/29/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Top Gun: Maverick came more than three decades after the release of the first film starring Tom Cruise in the lead, and yet, it was as much of a resounding success as the original film from 1986. However, unlike a lot of stuff and people that were brought back from the first movie in this 2022 one, legendary filmmaker Tony Scott wasn’t one because of his devastating demise in 2012.
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Many of us thought that Jeremy Renner returning to movies and TV was an impossible mission itself. But now he is on a tear, returning for Mayor of Kingstown and showing genuine interest in reprising some of his franchise roles. The MCU’s Hawkeye would be one of the more obvious choices, but what about Brandt from Mission: Impossible? As Renner suggested, that is one he could absolutely return for.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
If we were to only describe Tom Cruise with one single word, Daredevil would be the most apt choice. In his decades-long career spanning several action and thrilling flicks, there has hardly been a time when he has not put himself at risk. Whether it is a minor thing like hanging upside down to get his make-up done in Interview with the Vampire or jumping off a cliff multiple times to shoot one of the biggest stunts in cinema’s history, Cruise can do it all no matter how challenging or deadly it might be.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible | Paramount Pictures
Yet, when it comes to keeping his co-stars safe and secure, the actor is just as caring as he is about getting his stunts done right to the tee. In an interview, his Rock of Ages co-star Julianne Hough revealed how Cruise took care of her during her injury on set.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible | Paramount Pictures
Yet, when it comes to keeping his co-stars safe and secure, the actor is just as caring as he is about getting his stunts done right to the tee. In an interview, his Rock of Ages co-star Julianne Hough revealed how Cruise took care of her during her injury on set.
- 5/29/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has consistently been the unsung hero in some of cinema’s most monumental franchises, be it Bourne or the Mission: Impossible series, he has always been the underrated part. While many may overlook his contributions, Renner’s portrayal of William Brandt in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation was unforgettable.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Even the best filmmakers in history take big, ambitious swings and completely miss the mark at times. In the case of Brian De Palma – the supremely talented New Hollywood director behind such all-time great classics as Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way, and more – many consider his most glaring cinematic blemish to be tone deaf adaptation of The Bonfire of the Vanities in 1990. However, if general moviegoers and De Palma fans knew about the crushing production woes relating to the ending of his uneven 1998 crime thriller Snake Eyes, perhaps they’d reassess their opinion.
Indeed, the original ending of Snake Eyes is so drastically different than what transpires at the end of the theatrical cut that it’s nearly impossible to judge the movie’s intentional merits versus the final product. Of course, the grand irony about the brutally botched ending of Snake Eyes is...
Indeed, the original ending of Snake Eyes is so drastically different than what transpires at the end of the theatrical cut that it’s nearly impossible to judge the movie’s intentional merits versus the final product. Of course, the grand irony about the brutally botched ending of Snake Eyes is...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
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