Indiana Jones is arguably the franchise that established Harrison Ford as the industry legend that he is, along with his time as Han Solo in George Lucas’ other great venture, Star Wars. When people think about Indiana Jones, they usually reminisce about an adventurous professor, an archaeologist with a heart of gold and a strong, virtuous moral code. However, it appears George Lucas, who contributed toward the creation of the character alongside Steven Spielberg, had a very different characterization in mind.
Harrison Ford as Indian Jones || Lucasfilm
George Lucas originally envisioned the character as a soldier of fortune, an archaeologist who sells his finds to make large sums of money and fund a lavish, exotic lifestyle, sort of like a classic rogue archetype. However, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford envisioned the character quite differently, which led to the version of the archaeologist that fans have become familiar with in the films.
Harrison Ford as Indian Jones || Lucasfilm
George Lucas originally envisioned the character as a soldier of fortune, an archaeologist who sells his finds to make large sums of money and fund a lavish, exotic lifestyle, sort of like a classic rogue archetype. However, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford envisioned the character quite differently, which led to the version of the archaeologist that fans have become familiar with in the films.
- 6/12/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Quincy Jones, the first Black producer to be nominated for best picture, and legendary casting director Juliet Taylor will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Wednesday. Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, while James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will be bestowed with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. The statuettes will be presented at the 15th annual ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 17, in Los Angeles.
“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” said Janet Yang, Academy President. “The selection of Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli is a testament to their success as producers of the fan-favorite Bond series and their contribution to the industry’s theatrical landscape.
“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” said Janet Yang, Academy President. “The selection of Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli is a testament to their success as producers of the fan-favorite Bond series and their contribution to the industry’s theatrical landscape.
- 6/12/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has announced five honorees for the 15th annual Governors Awards. The ceremony will celebrate “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill” director Richard Curtis; songwriter, producer, and seven-time Oscar nominee Quincy Jones; longtime James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson; and legendary casting director Juliet Taylor, best known for collaborations with Woody Allen, Mike Nicholas, Nora Ephron, and Steven Spielberg.
The Governors Awards are often viewed as an unofficial start to the Oscar season in Los Angeles, as the event is frequently attended by Oscar hopefuls looking to interact with Academy Awards voters. Recent ceremonies have honored the likes of Mel Brooks, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, and Elaine May with lifetime achievement awards.
As announced earlier in 2024, the Academy will launch a competitive Casting Oscar category next year to honor 2025 film releases. Taylor’s inclusion here feels in spirit of the push toward the long-overdue award,...
The Governors Awards are often viewed as an unofficial start to the Oscar season in Los Angeles, as the event is frequently attended by Oscar hopefuls looking to interact with Academy Awards voters. Recent ceremonies have honored the likes of Mel Brooks, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, and Elaine May with lifetime achievement awards.
As announced earlier in 2024, the Academy will launch a competitive Casting Oscar category next year to honor 2025 film releases. Taylor’s inclusion here feels in spirit of the push toward the long-overdue award,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
The sibling Bond movie producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have been tapped to receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, writer-director Richard Curtis will be feted with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and composer-producer Quincy Jones and casting director Juliet Taylor will receive honorary Oscars at the 2024 Governors Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
The 15th annual Governors Awards — honorees for which were determined as the last move of the Academy’s 2023-2024 board of governors, which changed following recent board elections — will be presented at a ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 17.
“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s board of governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement. “The selection of Michael G.
The 15th annual Governors Awards — honorees for which were determined as the last move of the Academy’s 2023-2024 board of governors, which changed following recent board elections — will be presented at a ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 17.
“The recipients of this year’s Governors Awards have set the bar incredibly high across their remarkable careers, and the Academy’s board of governors is thrilled to recognize them with Oscars,” Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement. “The selection of Michael G.
- 6/12/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For only the second time in its 15 year history there is no actor among the honorees for this year’s select group receiving the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards. The AMPAS Board Of Governors have chosen to give Academy Honorary Awards to music legend Quincy Jones and veteran Casting Director Juliet Taylor, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to British writer/director Richard Curtis, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The awards ceremony, always a highlight in the very long Oscar season will take place on Sunday November 17, 2024 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.
You have to go back to the 4th Governors Awards in 2012 to find a group that did not include at least one actor among its recipients. That year the honorees were documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker, director/stuntman Hal Needham, AFI founder and producer/filmmaker George Stevens Jr.,...
You have to go back to the 4th Governors Awards in 2012 to find a group that did not include at least one actor among its recipients. That year the honorees were documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker, director/stuntman Hal Needham, AFI founder and producer/filmmaker George Stevens Jr.,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Transitioning from a period of monochromatic to color television and then taking leaps with technology, the latter half of the ‘90s saw the rise of several acclaimed franchises. Additionally, the constant push to compete and the near-limitless creative options brought over by new cameras and gears helped filmmakers usher in an era of pioneering.
Among the top visionaries of this period, Steven Spielberg stands as a hallowed persona for his immense contribution to the arts as well as to modern cinema.
Steven Spielberg speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Spanning across genres, the director’s works knew no bounds as he published one masterpiece after another, including the likes of Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Jaws, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Moreover, each of his projects took a step forward in expanding the boundaries of cinematic possibilities, making several franchises of today stand by adapting to those techniques.
Among the top visionaries of this period, Steven Spielberg stands as a hallowed persona for his immense contribution to the arts as well as to modern cinema.
Steven Spielberg speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Spanning across genres, the director’s works knew no bounds as he published one masterpiece after another, including the likes of Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Jaws, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Moreover, each of his projects took a step forward in expanding the boundaries of cinematic possibilities, making several franchises of today stand by adapting to those techniques.
- 6/12/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
“Masters of the Air” doesn’t fly as high as it does without Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann. No military unit rests on the shoulders of two people, and the Eighth Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group was no different in World War II. Historically known as the Bloody 100th for the tremendous losses it endured, the fearless flyers saw some of the worst action of the war and it did so thousands of feet above the front lines.
But as a piece of cinematic storytelling, the Apple TV+ series from “Band of Brothers” trio Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman needs the profound warmth of Boyle’s Lt. Harry Crosby and Mann’s Major Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal to, ironically, ground its darkest days.
At the top of the call sheet are Austin Butler and Callum Turner, as pilots Major Gale “Buck” Cleven and Major John “Bucky” Egan, respectively.
But as a piece of cinematic storytelling, the Apple TV+ series from “Band of Brothers” trio Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman needs the profound warmth of Boyle’s Lt. Harry Crosby and Mann’s Major Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal to, ironically, ground its darkest days.
At the top of the call sheet are Austin Butler and Callum Turner, as pilots Major Gale “Buck” Cleven and Major John “Bucky” Egan, respectively.
- 6/12/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
In 2023, IMDb teamed up with data analytics platform Tableau to empower movie fans and data lovers to create and share free data visualizations using IMDb’s movie data. So far, Tableau users have created more than 600 data visualizations using IMDb user ratings, genres, Academy Award wins, and more to create deep dives on topics like Disney movies, the films of Jim Carrey, horror movies, and many others. Now, IMDb is thrilled to share that hard work by highlighting some of the visualizations that capture our shared enthusiasm for data.
See details of the partnership here.
“Our new collaboration with Tableau will empower entertainment fans and professionals to surface and share insights from the IMDb database in visually compelling ways,” said Nikki Santoro, Chief Operating Officer, IMDb. “This is an exciting, unique opportunity for users to showcase their love of film for a global audience by creating new and distinctive data visualizations that will entertain and inform movie fans.”
In honor of the recent box office success of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’—the fourth film in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action franchise—we’re looking at Tableau user Vincent Ng’s “When Data Meets Action.” In the chart, Ng reviews action films from the past 30 years to look at the number of action movies made per year, their average IMDb ratings, and even their average run time.
Comparing ‘Ride or Die’ with Ng’s analysis, the fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise clocks in at 115 minutes, making it 11.5 minutes longer than the average action films’ 103.5. In terms of ratings, the action genre scores pretty low on average at 5.7 on the IMDb ratings scale. ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ mostly pleased IMDb users, with a rating of 7.0. Maybe it was those additional 11.5 minutes that made the difference.
Explore “When Data Meets Action”
Take a tour of some of our favorite movie visualizations created by Tableau users, including Robert De Niro's Deconstructed Filmography, deep dives on ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ the films of Steven Spielberg, and more.
See details of the partnership here.
“Our new collaboration with Tableau will empower entertainment fans and professionals to surface and share insights from the IMDb database in visually compelling ways,” said Nikki Santoro, Chief Operating Officer, IMDb. “This is an exciting, unique opportunity for users to showcase their love of film for a global audience by creating new and distinctive data visualizations that will entertain and inform movie fans.”
In honor of the recent box office success of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’—the fourth film in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action franchise—we’re looking at Tableau user Vincent Ng’s “When Data Meets Action.” In the chart, Ng reviews action films from the past 30 years to look at the number of action movies made per year, their average IMDb ratings, and even their average run time.
Comparing ‘Ride or Die’ with Ng’s analysis, the fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise clocks in at 115 minutes, making it 11.5 minutes longer than the average action films’ 103.5. In terms of ratings, the action genre scores pretty low on average at 5.7 on the IMDb ratings scale. ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ mostly pleased IMDb users, with a rating of 7.0. Maybe it was those additional 11.5 minutes that made the difference.
Explore “When Data Meets Action”
Take a tour of some of our favorite movie visualizations created by Tableau users, including Robert De Niro's Deconstructed Filmography, deep dives on ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ the films of Steven Spielberg, and more.
- 6/12/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
In a Variety profile of legendary composer John Williams earlier this year, director Steven Spielberg singled out a reason why the musician's work seems to stand out among his contemporaries.
"Every score he's ever composed, and even the ones that might have the most complicated orchestrations, he always has a beautiful main theme," Spielberg said. "And I don't hear themes being written for movies as much as they used to be by Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Max Steiner, Dimitri Tiomkin and Bernard Herrmann. Film composition isn't a lost art, but thematic scoring is becoming more and more a lost art. And the great thing about Johnny is, he's still got it."
Of course, to say Williams has "still got it" is something of an understatement. The prolific composer is synonymous with the type of sweeping, powerful, emotional music that helped to define blockbuster filmmaking. A crucial part of why those scores clicked with audiences,...
"Every score he's ever composed, and even the ones that might have the most complicated orchestrations, he always has a beautiful main theme," Spielberg said. "And I don't hear themes being written for movies as much as they used to be by Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Max Steiner, Dimitri Tiomkin and Bernard Herrmann. Film composition isn't a lost art, but thematic scoring is becoming more and more a lost art. And the great thing about Johnny is, he's still got it."
Of course, to say Williams has "still got it" is something of an understatement. The prolific composer is synonymous with the type of sweeping, powerful, emotional music that helped to define blockbuster filmmaking. A crucial part of why those scores clicked with audiences,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
In 1981, at the height of a cinematic rejuvenation for Hollywood, Steven Spielberg, in collaboration with George Lucas birthed the Indiana Jones franchise. Spanning across the genres of adventure, sci-fi, and adventure, the series quickly climbed up in popularity.
Famed for its iconic scenes, visual imagery, and well-gelled storyline, it quickly branched into popular culture with television series, novels, comics, video games, and theme park attractions based upon it.
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Walt Disney Pictures
A major share of the success belonged to the leading man, Harrison Ford, and his acting prowess. The Han Solo actor brought with him his unique charisma that truly brought the fictional archaeologist to life. However, even he alone would not have catered to the storyline demands if not for his supporting cast, including his beloved sidekick Sallah.
Crafting a tale of mutual respect and unconditional friendship,...
Famed for its iconic scenes, visual imagery, and well-gelled storyline, it quickly branched into popular culture with television series, novels, comics, video games, and theme park attractions based upon it.
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Walt Disney Pictures
A major share of the success belonged to the leading man, Harrison Ford, and his acting prowess. The Han Solo actor brought with him his unique charisma that truly brought the fictional archaeologist to life. However, even he alone would not have catered to the storyline demands if not for his supporting cast, including his beloved sidekick Sallah.
Crafting a tale of mutual respect and unconditional friendship,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
If you don’t know her name, Sally Ride is one of the most famous astronauts in history and one of the most important people in the history of NASA. An astronaut and physicist, Sally Ride joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman – the third woman overall – to fly in space, after cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova (1963) and Svetlana Savitskaya(1982). She was the youngest American astronaut to have flown in space, having done so at the age of 32. But, aside from being a successful scientist, Sally Ride is also an icon of the LGBT community. Despite her marriage to astronaut Steven Hawley during her spaceflight years, Ride was later in a long-term relationship with former tennis player Tam O’Shaughnessy and is known as the first astronaut known to have been LGBT.
Her story is truly fascinating from both a professional and a private standpoint, which is why it is...
Her story is truly fascinating from both a professional and a private standpoint, which is why it is...
- 6/12/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
In 2014, the world mourned the loss of the legendary Robin Williams, a true gem whose greatness was evident to all, whether they had the privilege of meeting him or not. Among the countless fans grieving his departure, there was a unique friend, Koko the gorilla, who felt the weight of the loss like so many others.
Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society | Walt Disney Studios
Their bond, which formed in 2001, was evident when news of Williams’ passing reached Koko, leaving the gorilla deeply saddened. This deep connection and bond between them truly goes to show the profound impact Williams had on both humans and animals around him.
Koko the Gorilla Was Absolutely Heartbroken By Robin Williams’ Passing
In the year 2001, Robin Williams paid a visit to the Gorilla Foundation located in California, where he had a memorable encounter with Koko, a gorilla renowned for her knowledge of American Sign Language.
Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society | Walt Disney Studios
Their bond, which formed in 2001, was evident when news of Williams’ passing reached Koko, leaving the gorilla deeply saddened. This deep connection and bond between them truly goes to show the profound impact Williams had on both humans and animals around him.
Koko the Gorilla Was Absolutely Heartbroken By Robin Williams’ Passing
In the year 2001, Robin Williams paid a visit to the Gorilla Foundation located in California, where he had a memorable encounter with Koko, a gorilla renowned for her knowledge of American Sign Language.
- 6/12/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Would The Matrix starring Will Smith as Neo and Val Kilmer as Morpheus still be as legendary? Fans will never get to live in this reality as the Wachowskis’ modern-day classic changed the sci-fi and action genres with Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne in those roles. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of the year and redefined the sci-fi genre.
Will Smith has turned down many roles in his career but the Bad Boys star reportedly regrets turning down Neo the most. He mentioned that he could not see the vision of the filmmakers as he had received an awful pitch from the Wachowskis. He mentioned that their terrible pitch for The Matrix involved a very crude explanation for the iconic ‘bullet time’ sequence.
Will Smith Regrets Rejected Neo Despite A Terrible Pitch Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Parkes/MacDonald Productions
Will...
Will Smith has turned down many roles in his career but the Bad Boys star reportedly regrets turning down Neo the most. He mentioned that he could not see the vision of the filmmakers as he had received an awful pitch from the Wachowskis. He mentioned that their terrible pitch for The Matrix involved a very crude explanation for the iconic ‘bullet time’ sequence.
Will Smith Regrets Rejected Neo Despite A Terrible Pitch Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Parkes/MacDonald Productions
Will...
- 6/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Win Morisaki was born in Myanmar in 1990. His Hollywood debut was in 2018, as one of the main casts of “Ready Player One” by Steven Spielberg. He won the New Actor Award at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize for “Listen to the Universe.” He has worked in various fields including the main characters of musicals, and “Sen” is his first film as a director.
Sen is screening at Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia
The film begins at sunrise at what appears to be a rural area. An elderly lady wakes up, opens her windows and starts singing, while following her daily routine. The news on the radio talks about the disappearance of a dog, while a young man joins the lady for breakfast a bit later, with the two of them singing and eating. It turns out that the young man is coming up with a museum in the area,...
Sen is screening at Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia
The film begins at sunrise at what appears to be a rural area. An elderly lady wakes up, opens her windows and starts singing, while following her daily routine. The news on the radio talks about the disappearance of a dog, while a young man joins the lady for breakfast a bit later, with the two of them singing and eating. It turns out that the young man is coming up with a museum in the area,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Kevin Spacey, a name once synonymous with phenomenal talent & award-winning performances, continues to command our attention despite the shadow cast by allegations of s*xual impropriety that emerged in 2017.
But as we reflect on his career, punctuated by two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA, it’s remarkable to witness Spacey’s resilience in the face of adversity. Despite his significantly diminished net worth and the industry’s overall disinterest in him, the actor is still making headlines, but not for the reasons you may expect.
Kevin Spacey in American Beauty | DreamWorks Pictures
Spacey is facing an enhanced number of allegations of s*xual assault related to alleged incidents that took place between 2005 and 2013. His net worth has dropped by tens of millions of dollars in those years, even though he has kept working despite his cancellation.
Revisiting Kevin Spacey’s Financial Journey: From Success to Bankruptcy
Kevin Spacey,...
But as we reflect on his career, punctuated by two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA, it’s remarkable to witness Spacey’s resilience in the face of adversity. Despite his significantly diminished net worth and the industry’s overall disinterest in him, the actor is still making headlines, but not for the reasons you may expect.
Kevin Spacey in American Beauty | DreamWorks Pictures
Spacey is facing an enhanced number of allegations of s*xual assault related to alleged incidents that took place between 2005 and 2013. His net worth has dropped by tens of millions of dollars in those years, even though he has kept working despite his cancellation.
Revisiting Kevin Spacey’s Financial Journey: From Success to Bankruptcy
Kevin Spacey,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford served as a slight inspiration for Nathan Fillion’s Firefly performance. The actor once commented on the similarities between his Firefly role and Ford’s own space cowboy.
Nathan Fillion revealed how Harrison Ford inspired him for ‘Firefly’ Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
Nathan Fillion’s Firefly captain Malcolm Reynolds drew a few comparisons to Harrison Ford’s Han Solo. Like the Star Wars anti-hero, Malcolm Reynolds didn’t set out to be a hero and save the universe. Reynolds was a part of a space crew all looking to get by and make ends meet. It was one of the many aspects Fillion found about playing the character.
“He is heroic in a way, but in the same way as single parents are heroic,” Fillion once told Games Radar. “Single parents – parents in general – are heroes! You take a single parent, they’re doing it by themselves, they’ve got no help,...
Nathan Fillion revealed how Harrison Ford inspired him for ‘Firefly’ Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
Nathan Fillion’s Firefly captain Malcolm Reynolds drew a few comparisons to Harrison Ford’s Han Solo. Like the Star Wars anti-hero, Malcolm Reynolds didn’t set out to be a hero and save the universe. Reynolds was a part of a space crew all looking to get by and make ends meet. It was one of the many aspects Fillion found about playing the character.
“He is heroic in a way, but in the same way as single parents are heroic,” Fillion once told Games Radar. “Single parents – parents in general – are heroes! You take a single parent, they’re doing it by themselves, they’ve got no help,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
To celebrate the release of Columbo: The 1970’s Complete Collection on Blu-Ray available now, we have the Blu-Ray Boxset to give away to a lucky winner!
Peter Falk stars as the cigar chomping, trench coat wearing, police lieutenant Columbo in the series that set the standard for the murder mystery genre. This 20-disc Blu-ray set contains the first 7 seasons of this ground-breaking series, including the 2 original pilot TV movies, now restored and remastered by NBC Universal in 4K. Enjoy once again this classic series that won a staggering 13 primetime Emmys®!
The list of guest stars is endless (many of which appeared in more than one episode in more than one role) and includes Jack Cassidy, Vincent Price, Martin Sheen, Vera Miles, Vitto Scotti, Johnny Cash, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Vaughn, Janet Leigh, Ed Begley Jr., George Hamilton, Leonard Nimoy, Pat Morita, Leslie Nielsen, Patrick McGoohan, William Shatner and Falk...
Peter Falk stars as the cigar chomping, trench coat wearing, police lieutenant Columbo in the series that set the standard for the murder mystery genre. This 20-disc Blu-ray set contains the first 7 seasons of this ground-breaking series, including the 2 original pilot TV movies, now restored and remastered by NBC Universal in 4K. Enjoy once again this classic series that won a staggering 13 primetime Emmys®!
The list of guest stars is endless (many of which appeared in more than one episode in more than one role) and includes Jack Cassidy, Vincent Price, Martin Sheen, Vera Miles, Vitto Scotti, Johnny Cash, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Vaughn, Janet Leigh, Ed Begley Jr., George Hamilton, Leonard Nimoy, Pat Morita, Leslie Nielsen, Patrick McGoohan, William Shatner and Falk...
- 6/11/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Seth Rogen’s initial years in the entertainment industry were anything but iconic. However, he had a dream to pursue, and he relentlessly wanted to pursue his ambition. Though he started as an actor in the industry, his talents truly shined when he transitioned from an actor to a screenwriter and producer.
Seth Rogen. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
Although his acting career was not disappointing compared to his creative genius in screenwriting, there’s a huge gap, and now being a writer, it feels that Rogen is a completely different entity. Being in Hollywood for so many years has made him a major figure in the industry, and his works have resonated well with the viewers.
One of the key aspects that make him a beloved figure in the industry is his openness about his personal experiences and now he has a bit of uplifting advice for actors, who are quitting on their dreams.
Seth Rogen. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
Although his acting career was not disappointing compared to his creative genius in screenwriting, there’s a huge gap, and now being a writer, it feels that Rogen is a completely different entity. Being in Hollywood for so many years has made him a major figure in the industry, and his works have resonated well with the viewers.
One of the key aspects that make him a beloved figure in the industry is his openness about his personal experiences and now he has a bit of uplifting advice for actors, who are quitting on their dreams.
- 6/11/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Renowned for his timeless contributions to cinema with classics like Et, Jaws, and Schindler’s List, Steven Spielberg stands as one of the industry’s most celebrated filmmakers. With a career spanning decades, his influence has inspired countless aspiring filmmakers striving for similar greatness.
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)
Spielberg has also been open to sharing his advice, one of which includes watching old movies. Though it may seem intimidating to some, the Oscar-winning director insists it’s an essential step every aspiring filmmaker should take.
Steven Spielberg’s Sage Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
Growing up immersed in Hollywood classics like Firelight, Steven Speilberg found profound inspiration in these timeless films. And he passionately advocates for aspiring filmmakers to familiarize themselves with iconic classics, as he emphasized during a press conference.
Steven Spielberg at Berlinale 2023 | Credit: Elena Ternovaja via Wikimedia Commons
“I continue to...
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)
Spielberg has also been open to sharing his advice, one of which includes watching old movies. Though it may seem intimidating to some, the Oscar-winning director insists it’s an essential step every aspiring filmmaker should take.
Steven Spielberg’s Sage Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
Growing up immersed in Hollywood classics like Firelight, Steven Speilberg found profound inspiration in these timeless films. And he passionately advocates for aspiring filmmakers to familiarize themselves with iconic classics, as he emphasized during a press conference.
Steven Spielberg at Berlinale 2023 | Credit: Elena Ternovaja via Wikimedia Commons
“I continue to...
- 6/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Sometimes movies end up showing scenes that you cannot forget even if you try, and not in a good way. The scenes haunt you for a while leading you to question why or how did the writer come up with such horrific ideas. Something similar happened with Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario written by Taylor Sheridan.
Sicario (2015) | Lionsgate
The action thriller revolves around the story of an FBI special agent recruited to defeat the brutal leader of a Mexican drug cartel. During the opening scene, special agents Kate Macer and Reggie Wayne go through with a raid on a safe house where, while they don’t find any hostages, they do come across dozens of decaying corpses hidden inside the walls. Taylor Sheridan opened up about a story that indirectly inspired him to create such a haunting scene.
Taylor Sheridan’s Inspiration Behind the Gruesome ‘Sicario’ Scene
Decaying corpses in the...
Sicario (2015) | Lionsgate
The action thriller revolves around the story of an FBI special agent recruited to defeat the brutal leader of a Mexican drug cartel. During the opening scene, special agents Kate Macer and Reggie Wayne go through with a raid on a safe house where, while they don’t find any hostages, they do come across dozens of decaying corpses hidden inside the walls. Taylor Sheridan opened up about a story that indirectly inspired him to create such a haunting scene.
Taylor Sheridan’s Inspiration Behind the Gruesome ‘Sicario’ Scene
Decaying corpses in the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Tom Hanks is known as the ‘Dad of Hollywood’ due to his penchant for choosing good-guy roles in his movies. The actor has worked with acclaimed directors such as Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Robert Zemeckis, and more in his extensive filmography. He even won the Oscar twice in a row for his performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
Having established himself as a legendary actor in Hollywood history, Hanks has extensive knowledge in performing and even gave a small exercise for this generation’s most beloved ‘Tom’, Tom Holland. The Spider-Man: Homecoming star was given an exercise that tested his skills by the veteran actor while on The Graham Norton Show.
Tom Hanks Tests Tom Holland On His Acting Skills Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan | Credits: Amblin Entertainment/Mutual Film Company
Tom Hanks became one of the most beloved stars of Hollywood when he starred in romantic comedies such as Big,...
Having established himself as a legendary actor in Hollywood history, Hanks has extensive knowledge in performing and even gave a small exercise for this generation’s most beloved ‘Tom’, Tom Holland. The Spider-Man: Homecoming star was given an exercise that tested his skills by the veteran actor while on The Graham Norton Show.
Tom Hanks Tests Tom Holland On His Acting Skills Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan | Credits: Amblin Entertainment/Mutual Film Company
Tom Hanks became one of the most beloved stars of Hollywood when he starred in romantic comedies such as Big,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
When the first trailer for Transformers One rolled out (from outer space), the response from fans was mixed. The animation style wasn't what most expected, while Thor star Chris Hemsworth replacing iconic Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen was always going to divide opinions.
Well, a "work-in-progress" cut of the movie was shown at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival yesterday evening and early word isn't just good, it's overwhelmingly positive.
"It is exactly what it has been described as - an origin story for how two young robots went from being besties to mortal enemies, ultimately known as Optimus Prime and Megatron," The Wrap explains. "The animation style previewed in the early trailer; a kind of painterly, 1980s lunchbox aesthetic, is very much present in the final film — all vibrant colors and shiny surfaces."
The trade describes it as "something joyful, beautifully alive," claiming applause broke out at several points in the movie,...
Well, a "work-in-progress" cut of the movie was shown at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival yesterday evening and early word isn't just good, it's overwhelmingly positive.
"It is exactly what it has been described as - an origin story for how two young robots went from being besties to mortal enemies, ultimately known as Optimus Prime and Megatron," The Wrap explains. "The animation style previewed in the early trailer; a kind of painterly, 1980s lunchbox aesthetic, is very much present in the final film — all vibrant colors and shiny surfaces."
The trade describes it as "something joyful, beautifully alive," claiming applause broke out at several points in the movie,...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Producers Guild of America’s ongoing efforts to ensure health insurance benefits for all its members just got an intergalactic boost.
In a significant step towards greater coverage, the homes of E.T., the latest iterations of Star Trek, a Justice League and a Star Wars flick or two have all signed on to the Guild’s move to cover qualified and full-time producers.
More precisely, Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath’s Bad Robot Productions, Closer Media, Confluential Films, De Line Pictures, Di Novi Pictures, and Fremantle are on board with the PGA’s February launched initiative. As are Gran Via Productions, Groundswell Pictures, Homegrown Pictures, Illumination, The Jackal Group, Laurence Mark Productions, LuckyChap, Pascal Pictures, Red Wagon Entertainment, Revelations Entertainment, Rolling Pictures and Alex Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout.
The 20 production companies unveiled today join initiators Blumhouse, Legendary, Charles D. King’s Macro and Berlanti Productions,...
In a significant step towards greater coverage, the homes of E.T., the latest iterations of Star Trek, a Justice League and a Star Wars flick or two have all signed on to the Guild’s move to cover qualified and full-time producers.
More precisely, Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath’s Bad Robot Productions, Closer Media, Confluential Films, De Line Pictures, Di Novi Pictures, and Fremantle are on board with the PGA’s February launched initiative. As are Gran Via Productions, Groundswell Pictures, Homegrown Pictures, Illumination, The Jackal Group, Laurence Mark Productions, LuckyChap, Pascal Pictures, Red Wagon Entertainment, Revelations Entertainment, Rolling Pictures and Alex Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout.
The 20 production companies unveiled today join initiators Blumhouse, Legendary, Charles D. King’s Macro and Berlanti Productions,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Scarlett Johansson has been busy moving on from the billion-dollar MCU franchise and has already signed up for two other equally grand and famous franchises, Transformers, and Jurassic World. Slated to helm the upcoming Jurassic World movie, an apparent reboot of the long-running dinosaur saga, the actress has some big boots to fill.
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in MCU | Marvel Studios
Previously helmed by her Marvel co-star Chris Pratt, the last outing of Pratt in the dinosaur world was not as well-received. Yet, one thing stood out the most, the primary villain of Jurassic World: Dominion who was, as per fans, fashioned on Apple CEO Tim Cook. And the upcoming flick starring Johansson will face a tough challenge topping the same.
Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 4 Movie Will Have to Top Dominion’s Primary Antagonist
Campbell Scott (R) in a still from Jurassic World: Dominion | Universal Pictures
Jurassic World: Dominion,...
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in MCU | Marvel Studios
Previously helmed by her Marvel co-star Chris Pratt, the last outing of Pratt in the dinosaur world was not as well-received. Yet, one thing stood out the most, the primary villain of Jurassic World: Dominion who was, as per fans, fashioned on Apple CEO Tim Cook. And the upcoming flick starring Johansson will face a tough challenge topping the same.
Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 4 Movie Will Have to Top Dominion’s Primary Antagonist
Campbell Scott (R) in a still from Jurassic World: Dominion | Universal Pictures
Jurassic World: Dominion,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Fabulous Films have released the Columbo – The 1970s Complete Collection Seasons 1- 7 on Blu-ray in the UK.
Peter Falk stars as the cigar chomping, trench coat wearing, police lieutenant Columbo in the series that set the standard for the murder mystery genre. This 20-disc Blu-ray set contains the first 7 seasons of this ground-breaking series, including the 2 original pilot TV movies, now restored and remastered by NBC Universal in 4K. Enjoy once again this classic series that won a staggering 13 primetime Emmys®!
The list of guest stars is endless (many of which appeared in more than one episode in more than one role) and includes Jack Cassidy, Vincent Price, Martin Sheen, Vera Miles, Vitto Scotti, Johnny Cash, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Vaughn, Janet Leigh, Ed Begley Jr. George Hamilton, Leonard Nimoy, Pat Morita, Leslie Nielsen, Patrick McGoohan, William Shatner and Falk’s second wife Shera Danese who played 6 roles in 6 different episodes.
Peter Falk stars as the cigar chomping, trench coat wearing, police lieutenant Columbo in the series that set the standard for the murder mystery genre. This 20-disc Blu-ray set contains the first 7 seasons of this ground-breaking series, including the 2 original pilot TV movies, now restored and remastered by NBC Universal in 4K. Enjoy once again this classic series that won a staggering 13 primetime Emmys®!
The list of guest stars is endless (many of which appeared in more than one episode in more than one role) and includes Jack Cassidy, Vincent Price, Martin Sheen, Vera Miles, Vitto Scotti, Johnny Cash, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Vaughn, Janet Leigh, Ed Begley Jr. George Hamilton, Leonard Nimoy, Pat Morita, Leslie Nielsen, Patrick McGoohan, William Shatner and Falk’s second wife Shera Danese who played 6 roles in 6 different episodes.
- 6/11/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Over the last couple of decades, Christian Bale has scored quite a few remarkably successful projects, that have showcased his acting range. From being The Caped Crusader in DC to Gorr the God Butcher in Marvel, he has made the viewers his fans through his acting. Moreover, he has not hesitated to showcase his prowess, which has left a lasting impression in the minds of the viewers.
Christian Bale. Credits: Siebbi/ Wikimedia Commons
As a result, he has established a reputation as of one the most talented and critically praised actors of all time. There’s no denying that in his stellar career, Christian Bale has portrayed roles that have only gotten better over time.
However, the American Psycho actor used one simple trick to fool the people in Hollywood, and allowed him to bag more roles. Well, Bale switched the British accent to a US accent with such authenticity...
Christian Bale. Credits: Siebbi/ Wikimedia Commons
As a result, he has established a reputation as of one the most talented and critically praised actors of all time. There’s no denying that in his stellar career, Christian Bale has portrayed roles that have only gotten better over time.
However, the American Psycho actor used one simple trick to fool the people in Hollywood, and allowed him to bag more roles. Well, Bale switched the British accent to a US accent with such authenticity...
- 6/11/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
On a brisk April afternoon in the East Village, Griffin Dunne steps through a portal to his past. He has hustled up the stairs of an East Village tenement too old for elevators despite its gentrified gleam. The hallways are narrow but clean and the doors look modern, new — until we arrive at the apartment we’re seeking. Layers of chipped paint speak of the passage of decades. The threshold is uneven — an entry to an era of slanting wooden floors, fire escape patios and bathrooms the size of closets. Inside, hats of fantastic shapes and sizes dot the blue walls, and everywhere there are books and flyers about Blondie, the Pyramid Club, Candy Darling, David Wojnarowicz, etc. Here is the habitat of a performance artist, impeccably preserved for decades and in fact still very much in use.
Because he’s trying to help his daughter, the actor Hannah Dunne,...
Because he’s trying to help his daughter, the actor Hannah Dunne,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Evelyn McDonnell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In his widely illustrious career spanning more than five decades, Steven Spielberg has begot a cornucopia of critically acclaimed films. From the ’90s classic Jurassic Park to the war/action hit Saving Private Ryan, the 3-time Oscar winner has created movie after spell-binding movie throughout his mighty successful tenure.
Schindler’s List (1993) (Credit: Universal Pictures)
But the best, most personal film he’s ever made is neither about the dinosaur-infused adventures nor the Tom Hanks-led World War II masterpiece. It’s one that Spielberg never anticipated to succeed but played a monumental role in establishing him as an industry titan.
The Most Personal Film Steven Spielberg Has Ever Made
Schindler’s List is where it all began, the film that irrevocably altered the trajectory of Steven Spielberg‘s completely.
The black-and-white war drama, based on Thomas Keneally’s Schindler’s Ark, which narrates a painfully poignant tale set in the...
Schindler’s List (1993) (Credit: Universal Pictures)
But the best, most personal film he’s ever made is neither about the dinosaur-infused adventures nor the Tom Hanks-led World War II masterpiece. It’s one that Spielberg never anticipated to succeed but played a monumental role in establishing him as an industry titan.
The Most Personal Film Steven Spielberg Has Ever Made
Schindler’s List is where it all began, the film that irrevocably altered the trajectory of Steven Spielberg‘s completely.
The black-and-white war drama, based on Thomas Keneally’s Schindler’s Ark, which narrates a painfully poignant tale set in the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Near the end of Irvin Kershner's 1980 space epic "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back," the roguish Han Solo (Harrison Ford), the outspoken Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), the friendly wookiee Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and the persnickety droid C-3Po (Anthony Daniels) hide in the Cloud City mining colony on the planet Bespin, hoping to elude capture by the evil Empire. Han, who has been pursued throughout the film, assumes they'll be safe in Cloud City, as its Baron Administrator, a man named Lando (Billy Dee Williams), is an old friend and gambling buddy. Little do they know, however, that the Empire infiltrated Cloud City before them and Lando struck a bargain to avoid a permanent Imperial occupation.
Lando's betrayal is foreshadowed dramatically when C-3Po walks into a room on Cloud City and reacts fearfully to the individual inside. There is then a zapping sound of a blaster going off,...
Lando's betrayal is foreshadowed dramatically when C-3Po walks into a room on Cloud City and reacts fearfully to the individual inside. There is then a zapping sound of a blaster going off,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
As the high-energy roar of the iconic 90s thriller, Speed has geared up to celebrate its 30th anniversary (yesterday), we can’t help but reflect with a sense of awe on its legacy. Can it truly be that three decades have zipped by since Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock hooked us with their on-screen chemistry in this breathtaking chase that remains one of the most gripping tales of survival against the clock?
Speed (1994) | 20th Century Fox
Released on June 10, 1994, the film by 20th Century Fox not only soared to the pinnacle of cinematic mastery but also sparked a debate that continues to this day: did it outperform Bruce Willis’ Die Hard, despite their obvious similarities? With adroit direction by Jan de Bont (directorial debut) and riveting performances by Reeves as the earnest hero & Bullock as the plucky civilian thrust into danger, Speed did more than just entertain; it redefined the action genre for its time.
Speed (1994) | 20th Century Fox
Released on June 10, 1994, the film by 20th Century Fox not only soared to the pinnacle of cinematic mastery but also sparked a debate that continues to this day: did it outperform Bruce Willis’ Die Hard, despite their obvious similarities? With adroit direction by Jan de Bont (directorial debut) and riveting performances by Reeves as the earnest hero & Bullock as the plucky civilian thrust into danger, Speed did more than just entertain; it redefined the action genre for its time.
- 6/11/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has directed and produced several blockbusters that are known for their special effects. But although he’s applied this kind of movie magic to his films, he once felt special effects lost some of its luster.
Steven Spielberg felt the movie industry was relying too much on special effects Steven Spielberg | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Spielberg has always been a user of special effects. In a 2014 interview with Empire, he once quipped that he enjoyed visually enhancing his films even if that meant agonizing over them.
“I like to inflict pain and suffering and sleepless nights on myself about special effects cost overruns and about the fear of being able to spot the blends and being the first to notice all the inconsistencies that come out of the special effects movies. I guess that’s my lot. I must, somehow, enjoy it,” Spielberg once said.
But the Jaws...
Steven Spielberg felt the movie industry was relying too much on special effects Steven Spielberg | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Spielberg has always been a user of special effects. In a 2014 interview with Empire, he once quipped that he enjoyed visually enhancing his films even if that meant agonizing over them.
“I like to inflict pain and suffering and sleepless nights on myself about special effects cost overruns and about the fear of being able to spot the blends and being the first to notice all the inconsistencies that come out of the special effects movies. I guess that’s my lot. I must, somehow, enjoy it,” Spielberg once said.
But the Jaws...
- 6/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The upcoming single-player spinoff of Dead by Daylight, titled The Casting of Frank Stone, has been generating buzz for its intriguing premise and the collaboration between Behaviour Interactive and Until Dawn and House of Ashes maker Supermassive Games. However, upon closer inspection of the devs’ latest revelations, the game’s plot bears some undeniable similarities to the 2011 Steven Spielberg-produced sci-fi thriller Super 8.
While the game promises to deliver a unique experience within the Dead by Daylight universe, the parallels between the two projects are hard to ignore!
Teenagers, Terror, and a Dark Legacy Venturing into the unknown. | Supermassive Games
The Casting of Frank Stone follows a group of teenagers in the summer of 1980 who set out to make their mark on horror cinema. As they film their movie, Murder Mill, on the site of an infamous serial killer’s crimes, they uncover a sinister influence that triggers “unthinkable events.
While the game promises to deliver a unique experience within the Dead by Daylight universe, the parallels between the two projects are hard to ignore!
Teenagers, Terror, and a Dark Legacy Venturing into the unknown. | Supermassive Games
The Casting of Frank Stone follows a group of teenagers in the summer of 1980 who set out to make their mark on horror cinema. As they film their movie, Murder Mill, on the site of an infamous serial killer’s crimes, they uncover a sinister influence that triggers “unthinkable events.
- 6/10/2024
- by Soumyajit Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Matt Damon has been in some amazing films and has worked with some of the greatest directors working today. The actor has had the great opportunity to star in films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, and Ridley Scott. Not many actors have had the privilege to work with those legends of cinema.
Matt Damon as Mark Watney in Ridley Scott’s The Martian | 20th Century Fox
Damon first worked with Scott on the sci-fi drama The Martian in 2015 and the historical epic The Last Duel in 2021. The former saw him play a botanist who fights for survival on Mars. Despite the dreary and dire circumstances, the film manages to infuse humor about the character’s circumstances. Scott had the perfect way to balance the comedy along with the tension of survival.
Ridley Scott Made Sure The Martian Retained Its Frightful Circumstances Along...
Matt Damon as Mark Watney in Ridley Scott’s The Martian | 20th Century Fox
Damon first worked with Scott on the sci-fi drama The Martian in 2015 and the historical epic The Last Duel in 2021. The former saw him play a botanist who fights for survival on Mars. Despite the dreary and dire circumstances, the film manages to infuse humor about the character’s circumstances. Scott had the perfect way to balance the comedy along with the tension of survival.
Ridley Scott Made Sure The Martian Retained Its Frightful Circumstances Along...
- 6/10/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Composer Blake Neely called his score for Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air a tribute to his mentor, the late Michael Kamen. Kamen gave Neely his first job as an orchestrator on Band of Brothers, the first in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ World War II series trilogy.
“It’s a love letter to Michael,” Neely said, choking up at Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television live-music event talking about Kamen, who died in 2003. “I got my start in this business because of Michael Kamen. On Band of Brothers I was one of his orchestrators. Then we lost him.”
The producers of The Pacific asked Neely to work with Hans Zimmer and Geoff Zanelli. Neely did so reluctantly, but stopped producer Gary Goetzman in his tracks when he began asking Neely to collaborate again on Masters.
“I said, ‘No, I just want to do this myself,’” Neely said. “I want...
“It’s a love letter to Michael,” Neely said, choking up at Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television live-music event talking about Kamen, who died in 2003. “I got my start in this business because of Michael Kamen. On Band of Brothers I was one of his orchestrators. Then we lost him.”
The producers of The Pacific asked Neely to work with Hans Zimmer and Geoff Zanelli. Neely did so reluctantly, but stopped producer Gary Goetzman in his tracks when he began asking Neely to collaborate again on Masters.
“I said, ‘No, I just want to do this myself,’” Neely said. “I want...
- 6/10/2024
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
Portrayals of D-Day in film and television have varied widely, capturing both the heroism and horrors of the largest amphibious invasion in history. On this journey through cinematic history, we delve into how well-known films and series stack up according to historians. Saving Private Ryan’s Authenticity Recognized Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg, is often hailed for its gripping realism. With Tom Hanks’ iconic portrayal of Captain John Miller, the film begins with a harrowing depiction of the Omaha Beach landings. According to historians, the sights and sounds of that iconic beach scene, more than 20 minutes in length,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Released in 1984, Gremlins quickly became an iconic film. Billy Peltzer, played by Zach Galligan, receives a Mogwai named Gizmo and unknowingly unleashes an army of mischievous gremlins. Yet, this family-friendly horror-comedy wasn’t always intended to charm viewers young and old. The film’s original script was written by Chris Columbus as a darker and violent R-rated horror story. Steven Spielberg, recognizing the potential, brought it to life, but not without significant changes. Spielberg tweaked several scenes to create a movie suitable for more audiences. Diluting the Horror A notable example of these changes was the fate of Billy’s mother. According...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
After playing the beloved MCU character Loki for over a decade, actor Tom Hiddleston is eyeing an antagonistic character in the extensive Star Wars saga. The actor has long been fan-cast as the young Palpatine, aka Darth Sidious, in the epic space opera. Portrayed by Ian McDiarmid in the prequel trilogy, the character has been a key figure in all the trilogies.
Tom Hiddleston as Loki | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Given the persistent fan interest in seeing Hiddleston tackle this role, the actor has expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, stating that he would appreciate the opportunity to become part of the legendary galactic saga.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Young Palpatine in Star Wars
In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Tom Hiddleston shared his preference for Star Wars over Star Trek. It prompted the host to ask him about being...
Tom Hiddleston as Loki | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Given the persistent fan interest in seeing Hiddleston tackle this role, the actor has expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, stating that he would appreciate the opportunity to become part of the legendary galactic saga.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Young Palpatine in Star Wars
In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Tom Hiddleston shared his preference for Star Wars over Star Trek. It prompted the host to ask him about being...
- 6/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Who in Tinseltown can really tell the real from the fake, especially when scandals and controversies in the entertainment business seem to be brewing all the time? However, here, Tom Cruise, an emblem of enduring star power, and Steven Spielberg, whose hands have sculpted the very landscape of modern entertainment, bridged a generation gap with an exchange that left us wondering if their feud was truly a thing of the past.
Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds | Paramount Pictures
They were praised as one of the most exciting actor-director duos on the sci-fi action thriller War of the Worlds. However, due to a variety of outside factors, Spielberg and Cruise’s relationship soured as the movie’s popularity grew. Well, we all know that Spielberg’s works are not just cinematic landmarks but also cultural touchstones.
From the heart-thumping chases in Indiana Jones to the stirring narratives of Schindler’s List,...
Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds | Paramount Pictures
They were praised as one of the most exciting actor-director duos on the sci-fi action thriller War of the Worlds. However, due to a variety of outside factors, Spielberg and Cruise’s relationship soured as the movie’s popularity grew. Well, we all know that Spielberg’s works are not just cinematic landmarks but also cultural touchstones.
From the heart-thumping chases in Indiana Jones to the stirring narratives of Schindler’s List,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Jaylen Brown, one of the mainstays of the Boston Celtics, discovered an enchanting way to fly into the NBA (National Basketball Association) Finals: binge-watching the Harry Potter film series during a 10-day break. That being said, have you ever thought that the magic of the big screen could cast a charm on his pre-game prep?
Well, while fellow players might have spent idle days with family & friends, Brown, self-professedly single, dedicated over 19 hours to the wizarding world, perhaps finding parallels between the on-screen heroics & his own athletic conquests.
Jaylen Brown (Credit: Keith Allison/Wikimedia Commons)
More surprisingly, Brown is more enamored with Dumbledore and diligent Hermione than he is with Harry Potter. Sorry, Daniel Radcliffe, but the aforementioned two characters are rising to the top of his list of favorites.
From the Basketball Court to Hogwarts: Jaylen Brown’s Favorite Harry Potter Character
The names of Jaylen Brown’s two...
Well, while fellow players might have spent idle days with family & friends, Brown, self-professedly single, dedicated over 19 hours to the wizarding world, perhaps finding parallels between the on-screen heroics & his own athletic conquests.
Jaylen Brown (Credit: Keith Allison/Wikimedia Commons)
More surprisingly, Brown is more enamored with Dumbledore and diligent Hermione than he is with Harry Potter. Sorry, Daniel Radcliffe, but the aforementioned two characters are rising to the top of his list of favorites.
From the Basketball Court to Hogwarts: Jaylen Brown’s Favorite Harry Potter Character
The names of Jaylen Brown’s two...
- 6/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg’s decades-long career can only be described with one word – legendary. He is one of the pillars of modern cinema, giving birth to several genre-defining movies that would later go on to become Hollywood milestones. However, even a renowned filmmaker like him had to face backlash at times.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc (Credit: Gage Skidmore)
Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel The Color Purple was his attempt to tackle several social injustices that prevail to this day. However, his work received mixed reviews, even ruffling a few feathers the wrong way.
Suggested“It was much more a Scorsese picture than a Spielberg picture”: Clint Eastwood’s ‘Unforgiven’ Writer Felt 1 Underrated Steven Spielberg Movie Wasn’t Fit for the Director
However, that didn’t make the Jaws creator flinch, in fact, he wouldn’t change anything about it if he were to remake it again today.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc (Credit: Gage Skidmore)
Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel The Color Purple was his attempt to tackle several social injustices that prevail to this day. However, his work received mixed reviews, even ruffling a few feathers the wrong way.
Suggested“It was much more a Scorsese picture than a Spielberg picture”: Clint Eastwood’s ‘Unforgiven’ Writer Felt 1 Underrated Steven Spielberg Movie Wasn’t Fit for the Director
However, that didn’t make the Jaws creator flinch, in fact, he wouldn’t change anything about it if he were to remake it again today.
- 6/9/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
D-Day, June 6, 1944, was a pivotal moment in World War II, marking the largest amphibious invasion in history. To commemorate this significant event, we take a closer look at six must-see movies that capture the drama, heroism, and historical importance of this monumental day. Saving Private Ryan Steven Spielberg‘s Saving Private Ryan is renowned for its gripping and realistic portrayal of the D-Day landings. The opening sequence, depicting the storming of Omaha Beach, is a masterclass in filmmaking, offering an intense view of war’s chaotic nature. Tom Hanks shines as Captain Miller, leading a mission to find and rescue...
- 6/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
"Star Trek" and "scary" aren't words that are often associated with each other. After all, it's a sci-fi franchise that's more about philosophy than action. "Trek" focuses on optimism and exploration, in a world where humanity has finally put internecine conflicts aside because we realized we are only one speck of a larger universe.
On the edge of the final frontier, though, all types of stories are possible. "Star Trek: The Original Series" began with "The Man Trap," essentially a monster B-movie in space about a salt-vampire with the mouth of a lamprey. In season 2, the series concocted a whole Halloween special with "Catspaw," about two psychic aliens who have constructed a Gothic castle as a trap for the Enterprise crew.
In the 60-ish years "Star Trek" has existed, it has returned to horror regularly enough to call this a trend. As the omnipotent trickster Q (John de Lancie) warned...
On the edge of the final frontier, though, all types of stories are possible. "Star Trek: The Original Series" began with "The Man Trap," essentially a monster B-movie in space about a salt-vampire with the mouth of a lamprey. In season 2, the series concocted a whole Halloween special with "Catspaw," about two psychic aliens who have constructed a Gothic castle as a trap for the Enterprise crew.
In the 60-ish years "Star Trek" has existed, it has returned to horror regularly enough to call this a trend. As the omnipotent trickster Q (John de Lancie) warned...
- 6/9/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
It is a frequent occurrence in the entertainment world, where the director or actor initially associated with a project is not the same as those involved in the final product. And so it happened with the critically acclaimed film of Tim Burton, Big Fish (2003), which had Steven Spielberg originally slated to direct the film.
Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons]But the Jaws director was forced to opt out due to his commitment to other projects, making Burton take over the reins. Yet, Spielberg does not regret leaving the film and even agrees that he made the right call.
Steven Spielberg was Happy to Quit Tim Burton’s Big Fish Ewan McGregor in a still from Big Fish | Sony Pictures
Big Fish is one of the best movies of Tim Burton‘s entire career. A deeply poignant, fantasy film starring Ewan McGregor, it is based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace,...
Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons]But the Jaws director was forced to opt out due to his commitment to other projects, making Burton take over the reins. Yet, Spielberg does not regret leaving the film and even agrees that he made the right call.
Steven Spielberg was Happy to Quit Tim Burton’s Big Fish Ewan McGregor in a still from Big Fish | Sony Pictures
Big Fish is one of the best movies of Tim Burton‘s entire career. A deeply poignant, fantasy film starring Ewan McGregor, it is based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Doctor Who is garnering immense attention especially after the episode premiered Saturday evening. It featured a same-sex kiss between the fifteenth doctor played by Ncuti Gatwa and Jonathan Groff’s Bounty Rogue. While many are praising the BBC series for airing its first-ever romantic same-sex kiss, it is far from the truth.
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who | BBC One
Before the major event of episode 6 of the series, the iconic show has already featured the rare moments of same-sex kiss on-screen.
Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa’s Same-Sex Kiss isn’t First in the Franchise
Doctor Who has kept audiences hooked with its unique sci-fi storylines since 1963. The show follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space in the Tardis, a time-traveling machine that looks like a British police box on the outside.
Suggested“That’s what Matt does beautifully”: House of the Dragon...
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who | BBC One
Before the major event of episode 6 of the series, the iconic show has already featured the rare moments of same-sex kiss on-screen.
Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa’s Same-Sex Kiss isn’t First in the Franchise
Doctor Who has kept audiences hooked with its unique sci-fi storylines since 1963. The show follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space in the Tardis, a time-traveling machine that looks like a British police box on the outside.
Suggested“That’s what Matt does beautifully”: House of the Dragon...
- 6/9/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Bringing back Tom Cruise in the iconic role of Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from the 1986 film, Top Gun: Maverick has become one of the biggest films in the action star’s esteemed career. The film garnered acclaim on multiple fronts, earning numerous accolades. However, its most notable feature was the breathtaking aerial sequences, which required monumental efforts from the filmmakers.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
It involved organizing the navy equipment and aircraft, including a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. In addition to the logistics, they also had to install cameras in the jet plane cockpits to film the aerial sequences, a process that demanded special authorization from the Navy.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Got Special Approvals For the Aerial Sequences
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick employed extraordinary measures to capture its groundbreaking aerial sequences. As per Dan of Geek,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
It involved organizing the navy equipment and aircraft, including a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. In addition to the logistics, they also had to install cameras in the jet plane cockpits to film the aerial sequences, a process that demanded special authorization from the Navy.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Got Special Approvals For the Aerial Sequences
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick employed extraordinary measures to capture its groundbreaking aerial sequences. As per Dan of Geek,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
If there is anything more iconic than Steven Spielberg in the film industry, it has to be his friendship with yet another renowned filmmaker, George Lucas. The two have time and again proven why they are such good friends and that they will always have each other’s back. However, Steven Spielberg began doubting his allegiance to George Lucas when he saw the reception of Tom Cruise’s Rain Man.
Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Steven Spielberg was one of the few names who were in the running to direct the road dramedy starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. However, he decided to walk away from the opportunity to direct George Lucas’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade instead, something which he sort of regrets looking back on the past.
Steven Spielberg Regrets Saying No to ‘Rain Man’ Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in...
Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Steven Spielberg was one of the few names who were in the running to direct the road dramedy starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. However, he decided to walk away from the opportunity to direct George Lucas’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade instead, something which he sort of regrets looking back on the past.
Steven Spielberg Regrets Saying No to ‘Rain Man’ Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
David Peoples, a legendary screenwriter with numerous credits to his name, is indeed one of the who’s who of the industry. While crafting the story for the 2005 film Munich, eventually directed by Steven Spielberg, Peoples had Martin Scorsese’s influence in mind.
A still from Munich | Amblin Entertainment
Given the weighty subject matter it grapples with, he leaned towards Scorsese’s trademark style. However, Spielberg, undoubtedly a master in his own right, skillfully led the film to receive five Oscar nominations.
Munich Screenwriter Had Martin Scorsese, And Not Steven Spielberg, in Mind for the Movie!
Munich is a 2005 film directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie is based on the true events of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where Palestinian terrorists belonging to the group Black September took Israeli athletes hostage and ultimately killed eleven of them.
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A still from Munich | Amblin Entertainment
Given the weighty subject matter it grapples with, he leaned towards Scorsese’s trademark style. However, Spielberg, undoubtedly a master in his own right, skillfully led the film to receive five Oscar nominations.
Munich Screenwriter Had Martin Scorsese, And Not Steven Spielberg, in Mind for the Movie!
Munich is a 2005 film directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie is based on the true events of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where Palestinian terrorists belonging to the group Black September took Israeli athletes hostage and ultimately killed eleven of them.
Suggested“It knocked me out”: The Best Clint Eastwood Movie Would Have Never...
- 6/9/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is unarguably one of those legendary genius directors in the entertainment industry who quite literally changed the course of cinema through his masterpieces.
If anything, he has redefined the general approach to making films through his own brilliantly iconic ideas, especially with movies like his $212 million critically acclaimed horror comedy from 1984, Gremlins.
Steven Spielberg. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.In fact, not only that, but this one particular movie along with Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark made such extraordinary history that it even paved the way in the most unexpected way for several films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be created.
This is because these two respective movies led to the birth of the very viewer rating that has been used ever since in MCU projects!
Steven Spielberg’s Gremlins Paved the Way for MCU Films
Those who have seen Gremlins must be really confused...
If anything, he has redefined the general approach to making films through his own brilliantly iconic ideas, especially with movies like his $212 million critically acclaimed horror comedy from 1984, Gremlins.
Steven Spielberg. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.In fact, not only that, but this one particular movie along with Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark made such extraordinary history that it even paved the way in the most unexpected way for several films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be created.
This is because these two respective movies led to the birth of the very viewer rating that has been used ever since in MCU projects!
Steven Spielberg’s Gremlins Paved the Way for MCU Films
Those who have seen Gremlins must be really confused...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has an impressive portfolio of works in Hollywood. If fans get a closer look at his films, they can notice a pattern in them. Spielberg’s films are either great science fiction films or they’re set in the World War II period. The Jaws director once revealed the reason behind the recurring theme of World War 2 in his films.
Christian Bale as James Graham in Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun | Amblin Entertainment
Fans should thank his father, Arnold Spielberg, a WWII veteran, who served as an inspiration for Spielberg’s projects like Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers. Arnold Spielberg was also an Electrical Engineer, who made significant contributions to his real-time data acquisition.
Steven Spielberg’s Dad Inspired Him To Make Great War Films Former President Barack Obama visits with Steven Spielberg and his father Arnold Spielberg in Los Angeles (Official White House...
Christian Bale as James Graham in Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun | Amblin Entertainment
Fans should thank his father, Arnold Spielberg, a WWII veteran, who served as an inspiration for Spielberg’s projects like Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers. Arnold Spielberg was also an Electrical Engineer, who made significant contributions to his real-time data acquisition.
Steven Spielberg’s Dad Inspired Him To Make Great War Films Former President Barack Obama visits with Steven Spielberg and his father Arnold Spielberg in Los Angeles (Official White House...
- 6/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Since Steven Spielberg unleashed the iconic thriller Jaws in 1975, the world of shark-themed cinema has evolved, but rarely matched its visceral impact. The French have now stepped up to give us Under Paris, directed by Xavier Gens, famed for his contributions to series like Gangs of London and Lupin. This film, streaming on Netflix, introduces us to a scenario as outlandish as it is intriguing—a giant mako shark terrorizing the Seine River. A Troubling Threat to Parisian Waters Under Paris (or Sous la Seine) centers around Sophia, played by Bérénice Bejo, known for her stellar performance in The Artist.
- 6/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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