The history of Hollywood adapting video games in movies and TV shows has been a little spotty, to say the least, but in recent years, I think the tide has been turning. With shows like The Last of Us and Fallout, video game fans have developed a little hope to see their favorite adapted into a great piece of art and while there will still be wasted efforts like Netflix’s The Witcher and Paramount+’s Halo, they are still only two shows. So, in keeping with that spirit of hope we created a list of the 10 best TV shows that were adapted from video games, they can be original stories in the world of video games but they have to be connected to the original IP.
Knuckles (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Knuckles is a comedy-adventure series created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog...
Knuckles (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Knuckles is a comedy-adventure series created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher. Based on the Sonic the Hedgehog...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Kevin Costner confirmed in a new GQ magazine cover story that reports claiming he spent $20 million of his own money to co-finance his new Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” are not true, as he actually contributed more than that from his personal bank account.
“I know they say I’ve got $20 million of my own money in this movie,” Costner said. “It’s not true. I’ve got now about $38 million in the film. That’s the truth. That’s the real number.”
Costner funded “Horizon: An American Saga” alongside two investors who he has not yet publicly named. The Western saga spans four movies, two of which were shot back to back. Costner recently world premiered the three-hour first movie at the Cannes Film Festival to mixed reviews. Warner Bros. is releasing the first two installments in theaters this summer. Costner is already in pre-production on the third movie,...
“I know they say I’ve got $20 million of my own money in this movie,” Costner said. “It’s not true. I’ve got now about $38 million in the film. That’s the truth. That’s the real number.”
Costner funded “Horizon: An American Saga” alongside two investors who he has not yet publicly named. The Western saga spans four movies, two of which were shot back to back. Costner recently world premiered the three-hour first movie at the Cannes Film Festival to mixed reviews. Warner Bros. is releasing the first two installments in theaters this summer. Costner is already in pre-production on the third movie,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Costner got candid about partly self-financing his new movie, “Horizon: An American Saga,” at a Cannes Film Festival press conference on Monday.
Costner put much of his own fortune into making the $100 million-plus film, including mortgaging his ranch. He directs and stars in the film, which he also produced and co-wrote.
When asked about his struggle to finance the film, Costner said, “I don’t know why it was so hard.”
“You saw the movie. I don’t know why it was so hard to get people to believe in the movie that I wanted to make,” he continued. “You know, I don’t think my movie is better than anybody else’s movie, but I don’t think anybody else’s movie is better than mine. I don’t go out into the world with something I don’t think is good.”
“Horizon” is meant to be a four-part saga,...
Costner put much of his own fortune into making the $100 million-plus film, including mortgaging his ranch. He directs and stars in the film, which he also produced and co-wrote.
When asked about his struggle to finance the film, Costner said, “I don’t know why it was so hard.”
“You saw the movie. I don’t know why it was so hard to get people to believe in the movie that I wanted to make,” he continued. “You know, I don’t think my movie is better than anybody else’s movie, but I don’t think anybody else’s movie is better than mine. I don’t go out into the world with something I don’t think is good.”
“Horizon” is meant to be a four-part saga,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
“Horizon: An American Saga,” Kevin Costner’s risk-it-all Western epic, rode into Cannes on Sunday, earning a seven-minute standing ovation.
Costner was visibly emotional as the film received huge applause and chants of “Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!” During his speech, Costner thanked the audience and promised “three more” installments of the “Horizon” franchise, which is already due to get a sequel in August.
“I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak,” Costner said to laughter. “Such good people. Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work. It’s a funny business, and I’m so glad I found it. There’s no place like here. I’ll never forget this — either will my children.”
Kevin Costner gets teary-eyed during the standing ovation for his...
Costner was visibly emotional as the film received huge applause and chants of “Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!” During his speech, Costner thanked the audience and promised “three more” installments of the “Horizon” franchise, which is already due to get a sequel in August.
“I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak,” Costner said to laughter. “Such good people. Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work. It’s a funny business, and I’m so glad I found it. There’s no place like here. I’ll never forget this — either will my children.”
Kevin Costner gets teary-eyed during the standing ovation for his...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
“I want to give the fans what they want, just not the way they think they want it,” declares “Twisted Metal” co-creator and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith about all of the pressures and expectations that are inherent in adapting a beloved video game. For our recent webchat he adds, “It’s a tough challenge, especially with the video game community, who are extremely outspoken. I made jokes before the show came out that I hope I don’t get doxxed,” he laughs. “The one benefit of ‘Twisted Metal,’ being a fan of the games, is that they always changed every iteration, like no two iterations were the same, so that kind of gave us a license, so to speak, to change it up a little bit, and that’s how I approached it. We have these characters Sweet Tooth, John Doe and Calypso. How would these characters exist in this...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Kevin Costner is one of the most recognizable names in the movie industry, without a doubt. He has starred in numerous movies, including The Untouchables, Jkf, The Bodyguard, and others, but it seems that was Kevin Costner really likes is the western genre. He starred in Wyatt Earp, directed and starred in Dances with Wolves, which earned him two Oscars, and starred in the western series Hatfields & McCoys and Yellowstone, and he is currently working on a four-part movie series, Horizon: An American Saga, which is going to be set in the Civil War era, and we have just received confirmation of the first film’s epic runtime. The movie is set to premiere on May 19, 2024 at the Cannes Film Festival, and ahead of the premiere, a new official trailer has been revealed!
In short, Kevin Costner is directing, starring, and co-writing the saga, with Jon Baird joining him as co-writer.
In short, Kevin Costner is directing, starring, and co-writing the saga, with Jon Baird joining him as co-writer.
- 5/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
"That looks like a promising place... a place I might be able to see myself." Warner Bros has unveiled the second official trailer for Horizon: An American Saga, which is directed by, produced by, and starring Kevin Costner. The first movie in this two-part epic will debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival this week - hence this next trailer arriving now. The two westerns chronicle a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West. The massive ensemble cast for Horizon: An American Saga includes tons of major actors: Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Michael Rooker, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jeff Fahey, Will Patton, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe, Ella Hunt, Will Patton, Thomas Haden Church, Dale Dickey, and Jamie Campbell Bower, among others. After the success of "Yellowstone", I think Hollywood is hoping this will end up...
- 5/17/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Take a look at more footage from Oscar winning director Kevin Costner’s new 4-part movie series "Horizon: An American Saga", rated 'R' for "violence, nudity and sexuality," chronicling a 15-year span of pre-and post-'Civil War' settlement of the ‘American Old West’, releasing June 28, 2024 (Chapter 1) and August 16, 2024 (Chapter 2) in theaters:
"A lot of times we measure ourselves against other generations," said Costner about his new film series.
"I think about what was at stake. How did people survive? There's a rawness and an unpredictability about it. I'm haunted by that."
Costner, in addition to directing, stars in "Horizon", alongside his son Hayes Costner, who plays the young Costner.
Cast also includes Sienna Miller…
]…Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Alejandro Edda...
...Tatanka Means, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano…
....Jon Beavers, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, Giovanni Ribisi…...
"A lot of times we measure ourselves against other generations," said Costner about his new film series.
"I think about what was at stake. How did people survive? There's a rawness and an unpredictability about it. I'm haunted by that."
Costner, in addition to directing, stars in "Horizon", alongside his son Hayes Costner, who plays the young Costner.
Cast also includes Sienna Miller…
]…Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Alejandro Edda...
...Tatanka Means, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano…
....Jon Beavers, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, Giovanni Ribisi…...
- 5/17/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Kevin Costner is one of the most recognizable names in the movie industry, without a doubt. He has starred in numerous movies, including The Untouchables, Jkf, The Bodyguard, and others, but it seems that was Kevin Costner really likes is the western genre. He starred in Wyatt Earp, directed and starred in Dances with Wolves, which earned him two Oscars and starred in the western series Hatfields & McCoys and Yellowstone. It is obvious that he likes the Wild West in all shapes and sizes, and his next movie projects confirm that. Costner is currently working on a four-part movie series, Horizon: An American Saga, which is going to be set in the Civil War era, and we have just received confirmation of the first film’s epic runtime.
Kevin Costner is directing, starring, and co-writing the saga, with Jon Baird joining him as co-writer. It is planned to consist...
Kevin Costner is directing, starring, and co-writing the saga, with Jon Baird joining him as co-writer. It is planned to consist...
- 5/10/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Amidst all the drama surrounding Kevin Costner and Yellowstone, one name that’s often thrown around is Costner’s passion project, Horizon. Fans are not happy about this two-part Western Saga, especially after how the Yellowstone finale is currently playing out, but it’s too soon to judge this project harshly. Costner has proven himself capable of handling a Western project as a director and actor with his 1990 Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves.
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner made his Western revival drama in 1990 against all odds
Interestingly, the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves actor was so confident in his project that he was unwilling to change a thing about it despite three directors rejecting it. It paid off heavily as the film became the fourth highest-grossing film of 1990 along with its seven Oscar wins.
Kevin Costner’s Relentless Commitment Resulted In The Success Of His Western Drama
Kevin Costner’s...
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner made his Western revival drama in 1990 against all odds
Interestingly, the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves actor was so confident in his project that he was unwilling to change a thing about it despite three directors rejecting it. It paid off heavily as the film became the fourth highest-grossing film of 1990 along with its seven Oscar wins.
Kevin Costner’s Relentless Commitment Resulted In The Success Of His Western Drama
Kevin Costner’s...
- 5/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man franchise was the advent of superhero movies of the current generation. It has been exactly 17 years since the third movie in the trilogy was released, which was the conclusion of a story beloved by many. While the second installment in the trilogy is considered the best, the third one, unfortunately, did not receive similar treatment either from critics or the audience. Screenwriter Alvin Sargent was the man behind the script for the third movie, and he had a pretty good idea on how to move forward.
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man
Spider-Man 3 ended up being a mixture of too many plots and too many characters. From Harry Osborne to Sandman to Venom, the movie had too many villains and too little time to deal with them properly. This is why Sargent thought of splitting the story into two parts – Spider-Man 3 & 4 – and tell...
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man
Spider-Man 3 ended up being a mixture of too many plots and too many characters. From Harry Osborne to Sandman to Venom, the movie had too many villains and too little time to deal with them properly. This is why Sargent thought of splitting the story into two parts – Spider-Man 3 & 4 – and tell...
- 5/4/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Spider-Man 3 Box Office: Decoding Tobey Maguire Led Threequel’s Commercial Success( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Tobey Maguire will always remain the Og Spider-Man and is undoubtedly a fan favorite one. Recently, Tobey and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man has been re-released in the United States after over a decade, and on that special occasion, let us take a look at its box office numbers. The movie not only had the biggest opening but earned the highest in the franchise as well. Scroll below for more.
The film was released in 2007 and was the last in Sam Raimi‘s trilogy of Spidey movies starring Tobey as Peter Parker. This film also gave the audience the Bully Maguire. The memes are still prevalent on social media and are a relevant part of the pop culture. There are two supervillains in this movie, Sandman and Venom.
Peter Parker’s Spider-Man suit turns black in...
Tobey Maguire will always remain the Og Spider-Man and is undoubtedly a fan favorite one. Recently, Tobey and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man has been re-released in the United States after over a decade, and on that special occasion, let us take a look at its box office numbers. The movie not only had the biggest opening but earned the highest in the franchise as well. Scroll below for more.
The film was released in 2007 and was the last in Sam Raimi‘s trilogy of Spidey movies starring Tobey as Peter Parker. This film also gave the audience the Bully Maguire. The memes are still prevalent on social media and are a relevant part of the pop culture. There are two supervillains in this movie, Sandman and Venom.
Peter Parker’s Spider-Man suit turns black in...
- 4/30/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Spider-Man 3 became the latest movie featuring the web-slinger to return to theaters yesterday evening. Sony Pictures' "Spider-Mondays" are part of the studio's 100th-anniversary celebrations, giving fans the chance to experience Spidey's adventures on the big screen either again or for the first time.
While Spider-Man 3 is typically considered the worst of Sam Raimi's trilogy, it swung to an impressive $760,000 at the U.S. box office yesterday in just 466 venues.
To compare, Spider-Man opened to $680,000 in 466 U.S. theaters two weeks ago and the classic Spider-Man 2 made $805,000 in 467 of them. The sequel taking the top spot isn't a surprise, but Spider-Man 3 clearly has more fans than we realised.
The movie had the biggest per theater average with $1,600, beating even new releases.
Spider-Man 3 was originally released in 2007 and starred Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, alongside Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn/New Goblin,...
While Spider-Man 3 is typically considered the worst of Sam Raimi's trilogy, it swung to an impressive $760,000 at the U.S. box office yesterday in just 466 venues.
To compare, Spider-Man opened to $680,000 in 466 U.S. theaters two weeks ago and the classic Spider-Man 2 made $805,000 in 467 of them. The sequel taking the top spot isn't a surprise, but Spider-Man 3 clearly has more fans than we realised.
The movie had the biggest per theater average with $1,600, beating even new releases.
Spider-Man 3 was originally released in 2007 and starred Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, alongside Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn/New Goblin,...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's approach to the multiverse on the big screen, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is the only movie that realizes the potential of franchise crossovers between the old guard of Marvel movies and the interconnected films of Kevin Feige's Marvel Studios. That's right, not even "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" properly delivered on the promise of a multiverse truly full of madness, opting instead for hollow fan service, even though director Sam Raimi had fun tearing all those alternate Marvel superheroes apart at the hands of the Scarlet Witch. Instead, it was the meeting of Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire as the various big screen Spider-Men that delivered a mostly satisfying spin through the wallcrawlers' weaving webs.
Since all of the versions of Spider-Man came together on the big screen,...
When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's approach to the multiverse on the big screen, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is the only movie that realizes the potential of franchise crossovers between the old guard of Marvel movies and the interconnected films of Kevin Feige's Marvel Studios. That's right, not even "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" properly delivered on the promise of a multiverse truly full of madness, opting instead for hollow fan service, even though director Sam Raimi had fun tearing all those alternate Marvel superheroes apart at the hands of the Scarlet Witch. Instead, it was the meeting of Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire as the various big screen Spider-Men that delivered a mostly satisfying spin through the wallcrawlers' weaving webs.
Since all of the versions of Spider-Man came together on the big screen,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The next live-action Spider-Man film is said to be shooting in September, and there’s another rumour that Sam Raimi is going to direct it.
Following a report earlier this week that Marvel and Sony’s sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home is to begin filming this September, along comes a new rumour that Sam Raimi is stepping in as director. If true, it’d be a popular choice given that he made such a successful – even genre-defining – Spider-Man trilogy of his own from 2002 onwards.
The latest whisper comes to us via World of Reel, which reports that Raimi is “in contention” to direct the upcoming film, with the other directors in the running said to be Marvel regular Jon Favreau, and John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein – directors of last year’s cheerfully entertaining fantasy Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
This isn’t the first time...
Following a report earlier this week that Marvel and Sony’s sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home is to begin filming this September, along comes a new rumour that Sam Raimi is stepping in as director. If true, it’d be a popular choice given that he made such a successful – even genre-defining – Spider-Man trilogy of his own from 2002 onwards.
The latest whisper comes to us via World of Reel, which reports that Raimi is “in contention” to direct the upcoming film, with the other directors in the running said to be Marvel regular Jon Favreau, and John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein – directors of last year’s cheerfully entertaining fantasy Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
This isn’t the first time...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Fallout is finally here and by the grace of god and Jonathan Nolan, it’s great. Based on an RPG video game series of the same name Prime Video is set in a world that was destroyed by a nuclear war 219 years and now the survivors have divided themselves into different factions. In this dangerous and unforgiving world, we follow the story of a privileged and naive young woman who has lived all her life in a civilized society in an underground vault, but some unexpected circumstances force her to leave the security of the vault behind and venture out into the real world. Fallout stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins in the lead role with Moisés Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Zach Cherry, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Johnny Pemberton, Sarita Choudhury, and Leslie Uggams starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the brutal, funny, and deadly world of Fallout,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Long before the MCU came into play, director Sam Raimi gave us a glimpse into one of Marvel’s most popular and celebrated superheroes with the Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire. Two decades later, he helmed Doctor Strange in the Mutliverse of Madness and joined an elite group of filmmakers who have directed an MCU film.
A scene from Doctor Strange 2 directed by Sam Raimi
With the franchise now developing an array of films leading up to the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027, fans are eagerly awaiting news about who will direct this marquee project. Raimi for his part, has expressed interest in being part of the MCU again. But Marvel buffs who are seriously challenging his knowledge about the franchise are certain that he cannot do justice to the film.
Sam Raimi Is Keen To Direct Avengers: Secret Wars
Following his very successful Spider-Man trilogy, Sam Raimi entered...
A scene from Doctor Strange 2 directed by Sam Raimi
With the franchise now developing an array of films leading up to the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027, fans are eagerly awaiting news about who will direct this marquee project. Raimi for his part, has expressed interest in being part of the MCU again. But Marvel buffs who are seriously challenging his knowledge about the franchise are certain that he cannot do justice to the film.
Sam Raimi Is Keen To Direct Avengers: Secret Wars
Following his very successful Spider-Man trilogy, Sam Raimi entered...
- 4/5/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Upon the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the film was met with opposing reviews. While some fans weren’t impressed, many others were totally blown away by how the story unfolded. Filmmaker Sam Raimi’s added touch of the horror genre was also applauded by many. However, not everyone was a fan of what he did, particularly with Wanda Maximoff.
Elizabeth Olsen in a still from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda a.k.a. Scarlet Witch was the main antagonist of the film but her villainous persona stemmed from grief and loss, thus making many viewers understand where she was coming from. Wanda in Doctor Strange 2 proved to be one of the MCU’s best villains, but unfortunately, many may not agree. And now that Sam Raimi has shown his interest in directing Avengers: Secret Wars, there was obviously going...
Elizabeth Olsen in a still from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda a.k.a. Scarlet Witch was the main antagonist of the film but her villainous persona stemmed from grief and loss, thus making many viewers understand where she was coming from. Wanda in Doctor Strange 2 proved to be one of the MCU’s best villains, but unfortunately, many may not agree. And now that Sam Raimi has shown his interest in directing Avengers: Secret Wars, there was obviously going...
- 4/3/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Sam Raimi, the legendary brains behind the original Spider-Man film series from the 2000s, is hoping yet again to return to work with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This comes after a statement from the mastermind himself addressing the rumors of him being the top choice to helm the upcoming highly anticipated MCU movie, Avengers: Secret Wars.
Sam Raimi. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
But while he has expressed his fondness of working with the multi-billionaire franchise and shared his hope of becoming part of a major project like Avengers 6, one of his past films comes into focus, i.e. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Which, inevitably, isn’t the finest one in his collection, and may prove to be a barrier to his dream coming true.
Sam Raimi Hoping to Get a Call for Avengers: Secret Wars
For quite some time now, rumors have been spinning around about...
Sam Raimi. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
But while he has expressed his fondness of working with the multi-billionaire franchise and shared his hope of becoming part of a major project like Avengers 6, one of his past films comes into focus, i.e. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Which, inevitably, isn’t the finest one in his collection, and may prove to be a barrier to his dream coming true.
Sam Raimi Hoping to Get a Call for Avengers: Secret Wars
For quite some time now, rumors have been spinning around about...
- 4/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
While the MCU may now be satisfying the hunger of comic book fans with every major superhero and supervillain making an appearance in the MCU, there’s a certain charm to the films in Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man trilogy which makes them unforgettable.
Even after the untimely conclusion of the original series more than a decade and a half ago, fans still fondly remember the iconic moments that those films left for the industry.
Tobey Maguire in and as Spider-Man
Although the trilogy is revered as one of the best, the last film is pretty controversial since it led to the downfall of the franchise. And now, according to one of the stars from the originals, the next installment was aiming to do the same thing by introducing multiple new villains like The Lizard and The Vulture all at once, which had proven fatal for it before.
Sam Raimi...
Even after the untimely conclusion of the original series more than a decade and a half ago, fans still fondly remember the iconic moments that those films left for the industry.
Tobey Maguire in and as Spider-Man
Although the trilogy is revered as one of the best, the last film is pretty controversial since it led to the downfall of the franchise. And now, according to one of the stars from the originals, the next installment was aiming to do the same thing by introducing multiple new villains like The Lizard and The Vulture all at once, which had proven fatal for it before.
Sam Raimi...
- 4/2/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Spider-Man 4 is all the rage right now. Whether it’s the Tom Holland version or the Tobey Maguire one, people desperately want a new Spider-Man movie. As debates and rumors surrounding the Holland franchise continue, Sam Raimi, the director behind Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy, recently discussed the potential of teaming up again with the actor for a fourth installment. This possibility, which had been shelved years ago, after their collaboration on the 2007 movie, has the fans excited.
Sam Raimi at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons Will Fans Get a Fourth Spider-Man Movie with Tobey Maguire?
After witnessing the three Spider-Man come together in No Way Home, people realized how much they missed seeing their old pals donning the suit. Since then, rumors of Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi returning for a fourth movie have been the topic of discussion on various scales. It’s incredible to...
Sam Raimi at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons Will Fans Get a Fourth Spider-Man Movie with Tobey Maguire?
After witnessing the three Spider-Man come together in No Way Home, people realized how much they missed seeing their old pals donning the suit. Since then, rumors of Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi returning for a fourth movie have been the topic of discussion on various scales. It’s incredible to...
- 4/2/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
We all know that with great power comes great responsibility. And it turns out that original Spider-Man trilogy director Sam Raimi is ready for both, candidly revealing that there is absolutely a chance of continuing his spin on the series.
Appearing at a convention over the weekend, Sam Raimi revealed to one excited fan (via his X account) the following: “He told me that there are chances of this happening simply because he has the same desire as we do. But if it is to happen, it will be at the right time.” There’s a bit of optimistic speculation within that statement, but we’ll take it at this point.
It’s been 17 years since the last time Sam Raimi stepped behind the camera for a Spider-Man movie. Surely a Spider-Man 4 would have been on the table considering the original trilogy grossed more than $2.5 billion worldwide. And it...
Appearing at a convention over the weekend, Sam Raimi revealed to one excited fan (via his X account) the following: “He told me that there are chances of this happening simply because he has the same desire as we do. But if it is to happen, it will be at the right time.” There’s a bit of optimistic speculation within that statement, but we’ll take it at this point.
It’s been 17 years since the last time Sam Raimi stepped behind the camera for a Spider-Man movie. Surely a Spider-Man 4 would have been on the table considering the original trilogy grossed more than $2.5 billion worldwide. And it...
- 3/11/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Kirsten Dunst has been winning hearts in the entertainment industry for as long as one can remember, best known for her iconic role of Mj (aka Mary Jane) in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man saga. But the entertainment industry hasn’t been too kind to her in recent years, and the family she has started in recent years has only further added to her busyness.
Kirsten Dunst in Marie Antoinette
This is why she took a break from the big screens and started focusing more on her family. However, that phase has passed for Dunst, and she is all set to return to the big screens and stay as humble and down to earth as ever. In fact, her most recent response to returning to superhero movies amid Spider-Man 4 rumors gives all the more insight into just how real of a person she is!
SUGGESTEDSpider-Man 4: Tom Hardy’s...
Kirsten Dunst in Marie Antoinette
This is why she took a break from the big screens and started focusing more on her family. However, that phase has passed for Dunst, and she is all set to return to the big screens and stay as humble and down to earth as ever. In fact, her most recent response to returning to superhero movies amid Spider-Man 4 rumors gives all the more insight into just how real of a person she is!
SUGGESTEDSpider-Man 4: Tom Hardy’s...
- 3/9/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
A24’s psychological thriller Love Lies Bleeding by director Rose Glass starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone and Anna Baryshnikov, with Dave Franco and Ed Harris, opens in limited release on five screens in New York and L.A., expanding next week. A reclusive gym manager Lou (Stewart) falls hard for Jackie (O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Written by Rose Glass and Weronika Tofilskav. Premiered at Sundance, see Deadline review.
(A24’s The Problemista by Julio Torres staring Torres and Tilda Swinton expands to 20 screens.)
Glitter & Doom from Music Box Films, a fantastical queer romance told through the music of the Indigo Girls, opens at the Quad in NYC and Laemmle LA. The film, which has played gala slots at over 50 LGBTQ+ festivals globally,...
(A24’s The Problemista by Julio Torres staring Torres and Tilda Swinton expands to 20 screens.)
Glitter & Doom from Music Box Films, a fantastical queer romance told through the music of the Indigo Girls, opens at the Quad in NYC and Laemmle LA. The film, which has played gala slots at over 50 LGBTQ+ festivals globally,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The next time you hear someone complain that they sure don’t make them like they used to, point them in the direction of “Accidental Texan,” an unapologetically old-fashioned feel-good dramedy that, with a few minor tweaks, could pass as a newly rediscovered family-friendly feature from the mid-1970s. Back then, the lead roles probably would have been filled by the likes of, say, Brian Keith and Kurt Russell. Here, Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) and Rudy Pankow (Netflix’s “Outer Banks”) do the honors, and they’re at the top of their game, along with supporting players Bruce Dern and Carrie-Anne Moss. Undemandingly entertaining, director Mark Bristol’s well-crafted indie can be savored as a heaping helping of palate-cleansing sherbet, best enjoyed between viewings of bigger and louder but by no means better movies. And yes, that’s meant as a compliment.
Things begin with a bang — several bangs, to...
Things begin with a bang — several bangs, to...
- 3/8/2024
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
City slicker actor Erwin (Rudy Pankow) is stranded in a small Texas town and befriended by a local oil man (Thomas Haden Church) looking to use the Harvard-educated young man's smarts to save his business in Accidental Texan. Thomas Haden Church and storyboard artist turned director Mark Bristol chat with CineMovie about avoiding movie cliches related to big city life versus small town.
- 3/7/2024
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
Alexander Payne movies always do well in two areas come the Oscar nominations: writing and acting. Five of Payne’s movies have been nominated for writing while five of his flicks have also snagged acting bids. However, while “Sideways” and “The Descendants” both took home Oscars for their writing (both for Best Adapted Screenplay), no Payne movie has ever won for acting. Here’s the record.
“About Schmidt” procured a Best Actor nomination in 2003 for Jack Nicholson. He was in a two-horse race for the Best Actor gong with “Gangs of New York” star Daniel Day-Lewis but it was Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) who ended up winning by splitting the votes. Kathy Bates was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “About Schmidt” but she lost to Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”).
Paul Giamatti was cruelly snubbed for a Best Actor bid for “Sideways” in 2005 but two of his costars were nominated.
“About Schmidt” procured a Best Actor nomination in 2003 for Jack Nicholson. He was in a two-horse race for the Best Actor gong with “Gangs of New York” star Daniel Day-Lewis but it was Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) who ended up winning by splitting the votes. Kathy Bates was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “About Schmidt” but she lost to Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”).
Paul Giamatti was cruelly snubbed for a Best Actor bid for “Sideways” in 2005 but two of his costars were nominated.
- 3/6/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Thomas Haden Church has re-ignited the rumour mill by implying that he might return for a potential Spider-Man 4. More on the story below.
Spider-Man fans have been feasting lately. Not only did we have a pretty solid trilogy of films with Tom Holland’s webslinger, we also had the brilliant Spider-Verse films, one of which is currently nominated for an Oscar.
We still look back at the original Raimi trilogy with nostalgia-tinted affection, but might we still be getting Spider-Man 4 with Raimi reuniting with Tobey Maguire?
Thomas Haden Church seems to think it’s still a possibility.
Credit: Marvel
In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, the actor who played Sandman in Spider-Man 3 and in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, said there had been “rumors that they might ask me to do another Spider-Man, and I’d do it tomorrow.”
Now, the word rumours is doing some heavy lifting there,...
Spider-Man fans have been feasting lately. Not only did we have a pretty solid trilogy of films with Tom Holland’s webslinger, we also had the brilliant Spider-Verse films, one of which is currently nominated for an Oscar.
We still look back at the original Raimi trilogy with nostalgia-tinted affection, but might we still be getting Spider-Man 4 with Raimi reuniting with Tobey Maguire?
Thomas Haden Church seems to think it’s still a possibility.
Credit: Marvel
In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, the actor who played Sandman in Spider-Man 3 and in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, said there had been “rumors that they might ask me to do another Spider-Man, and I’d do it tomorrow.”
Now, the word rumours is doing some heavy lifting there,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Christopher Nolan didn’t want to make The Dark Knight (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Christopher Nolan’s Batman or The Dark Knight trilogy is considered one of the best superhero movies ever made. The first film, Batman Begins, was released in 2005 and stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, and Gary Oldman as James Gordon.
The first film received lots of appreciation from the masses. It went on to become a hit at the box office, too. Then, in 2008, the Inception director made The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger played Joker in the film and wowed everyone with his incredible performance. Today, the movie is considered one of Nolan’s best works, packed with brilliant storytelling and performances.
But did you know Christopher Nolan had no interest in making a sequel after the 2005 film? The director just wanted...
Christopher Nolan’s Batman or The Dark Knight trilogy is considered one of the best superhero movies ever made. The first film, Batman Begins, was released in 2005 and stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, and Gary Oldman as James Gordon.
The first film received lots of appreciation from the masses. It went on to become a hit at the box office, too. Then, in 2008, the Inception director made The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger played Joker in the film and wowed everyone with his incredible performance. Today, the movie is considered one of Nolan’s best works, packed with brilliant storytelling and performances.
But did you know Christopher Nolan had no interest in making a sequel after the 2005 film? The director just wanted...
- 3/2/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Spider-Man 4: Thomas Haden Church Talks About A Potential 4th Installment Led By Tobey Maguire & Helmed By Sam Raimi. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi gave comic book fans the Spider-Man trilogy even before the Marvel Cinematic Universe existed. Fans have demanded the Spider-Man 4 after seeing Tobey in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. There had been no news until recently, when actor Thomas Haden Church, known for playing Sandman in the Tobey-led threequel, gave a positive update about a possible fourth film in that franchise.
The first film by Sam Raimi was released in 2002, and it gave the fans one of the best villains, Norman Osborn, played by Willen Dafoe. Last year in December, according to a survey based on Netflix subscribers’ viewership data, Tobey’s Peter Parker was the most popular among the fans. His films were watched for 59.5 million hours, followed by Tom Holland’s 48.9 million hours,...
Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi gave comic book fans the Spider-Man trilogy even before the Marvel Cinematic Universe existed. Fans have demanded the Spider-Man 4 after seeing Tobey in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. There had been no news until recently, when actor Thomas Haden Church, known for playing Sandman in the Tobey-led threequel, gave a positive update about a possible fourth film in that franchise.
The first film by Sam Raimi was released in 2002, and it gave the fans one of the best villains, Norman Osborn, played by Willen Dafoe. Last year in December, according to a survey based on Netflix subscribers’ viewership data, Tobey’s Peter Parker was the most popular among the fans. His films were watched for 59.5 million hours, followed by Tom Holland’s 48.9 million hours,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Thomas Haden Church is optimistic for Spider-Man 4!
The 63-year-old actor served as the voice of Sandman in 2021′s Spider-Man: No Way Home. He originally played the character in 2007′s Spider-Man 3.
While plans for a fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland have already been confirmed, Thomas‘ prediction involves director Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire!
Keep reading to find out more…
If you didn’t know, Sam directed 2002′s Spider-Man and 2004′s Spider-Man 2 in addition to Spider-Man 3. Tobey Maguire portrayed the titular hero, also known as Peter Parker.
Thomas recently told ComicBook.com that he believes Sam and Tobey will return for a new addition to their original trilogy.
“But Sandman, there’s been some rumors that they might ask me to do another Spider-Man, and I’d do it tomorrow … You know, they’ve never asked me to show up in another movie, another Marvel film,” he said.
The 63-year-old actor served as the voice of Sandman in 2021′s Spider-Man: No Way Home. He originally played the character in 2007′s Spider-Man 3.
While plans for a fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland have already been confirmed, Thomas‘ prediction involves director Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire!
Keep reading to find out more…
If you didn’t know, Sam directed 2002′s Spider-Man and 2004′s Spider-Man 2 in addition to Spider-Man 3. Tobey Maguire portrayed the titular hero, also known as Peter Parker.
Thomas recently told ComicBook.com that he believes Sam and Tobey will return for a new addition to their original trilogy.
“But Sandman, there’s been some rumors that they might ask me to do another Spider-Man, and I’d do it tomorrow … You know, they’ve never asked me to show up in another movie, another Marvel film,” he said.
- 3/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In the modern landscape of Hollywood, the trend of reviving or reintroducing iconic characters or franchises has been the norm lately, and for excellent reasons, such as the fans and audience that come with it by default. The return of Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in the 2021 MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home is one of the shining examples of how familiar faces can take a film project to the next level in terms of commercial success.
Tobey Maguire in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home
But with that familiar sense of thrill and enjoyment, there was a longing for these stars to formally return to the big screen as their iconic web-slinging characters. While we may not have news regarding Garfield’s return, Maguire’s co-star from the original Spider-Man trilogy, Thomas Haden Church, reveals that he and Sam Raimi might return for a fourth film in the beloved series.
Tobey Maguire in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home
But with that familiar sense of thrill and enjoyment, there was a longing for these stars to formally return to the big screen as their iconic web-slinging characters. While we may not have news regarding Garfield’s return, Maguire’s co-star from the original Spider-Man trilogy, Thomas Haden Church, reveals that he and Sam Raimi might return for a fourth film in the beloved series.
- 3/2/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
It’s been well over a decade since Sony Pictures pulled the plug on Spider-Man 4, but Thomas Haden Church believes there’s still a chance it could happen.
After Sam Raimi departed Spider-Man 4, Sony elected to reboot the franchise with The Amazing Spider-Man, but Tobey Maguire would return to the role years later in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Seeing the Og Spidey back on the big screen sparked interest in resurrecting Spider-Man 4, and Thomas Haden Church told ComicBook.com that he thinks it could happen and that he could even return as Sandman.
“There’s been some rumors that they might ask me to do another Spider-Man, and I’d do it tomorrow,” Church said. “You know, they’ve never asked me to show up in another movie, another Marvel film. But, you know, I think Sam is gonna do another Spider-Man with Tobey [Maguire], and that’s...
After Sam Raimi departed Spider-Man 4, Sony elected to reboot the franchise with The Amazing Spider-Man, but Tobey Maguire would return to the role years later in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Seeing the Og Spidey back on the big screen sparked interest in resurrecting Spider-Man 4, and Thomas Haden Church told ComicBook.com that he thinks it could happen and that he could even return as Sandman.
“There’s been some rumors that they might ask me to do another Spider-Man, and I’d do it tomorrow,” Church said. “You know, they’ve never asked me to show up in another movie, another Marvel film. But, you know, I think Sam is gonna do another Spider-Man with Tobey [Maguire], and that’s...
- 3/2/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
As we saw with “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” everything is now possible in the multiverse. Sony’s ‘No Way Home’ utilized the infinite possibilities of the multiverse to reunite its three Spider-Men, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland, and its nostalgia power was a smashing success, grossing nearly $2 billion dollars worldwide in the middle of the pandemic. And though it was once thought of as a kind of one-off, with Marvel reportedly doing a similar kind of thing for “Deadpool & Wolverine”—turning the film into a nostalgic throwback and goodbye for 20th Century Fox’s version of Marvel’s universe—the possibility of any of these Spider-Men coming back for more feels like a real chance.
Continue reading ‘Spider-Man 4’: Thomas Haden Church Thinks Sam Raimi & Tobey Maguire Will Return For More Spidey Films at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Spider-Man 4’: Thomas Haden Church Thinks Sam Raimi & Tobey Maguire Will Return For More Spidey Films at The Playlist.
- 3/1/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
For the past six years in a row, the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor has gone to men with more than 35 minutes of screen time in their respective films. Although four of last year’s nominees could have bucked that trend, the academy chose to keep things consistent by honoring Ke Huy Quan’s especially lengthy performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” By appearing in a whopping 58 minutes and 33 seconds (or 42.03%) of the Best Picture winner, he more than comfortably surpassed his category’s screen time average and came within nine minutes of outpacing every previous supporting male victor.
Quan’s performance is the second longest in his film, as he and his Best Actress-winning on-screen wife, Michelle Yeoh, are separated by 36 minutes and 43 seconds (or 26.35%). Directly below him is Stephanie Hsu – who earned a supporting bid as his character’s daughter – at 42:18 (30.36%). Considering all 87 featured male turns that have merited Academy Awards,...
Quan’s performance is the second longest in his film, as he and his Best Actress-winning on-screen wife, Michelle Yeoh, are separated by 36 minutes and 43 seconds (or 26.35%). Directly below him is Stephanie Hsu – who earned a supporting bid as his character’s daughter – at 42:18 (30.36%). Considering all 87 featured male turns that have merited Academy Awards,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
A lot of past villains returned for "Spider-Man: No Way Home," but it's safe to say that Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin made the strongest second impression. When the Goblin side of him took over, he was mean and terrifying, even more so than he was back in 2002, but when the Osbourne side was back in control, he was surprisingly sympathetic. He brought a dark, unpredictable energy to the film that Tom Holland's first two "Spider-Man" movies never quite had. The brutality of the Green Goblin helped prevent the film from feeling a little too much like a theme park ride and helped make the movie's cameo-filled nature seem a lot less self-indulgent.
A lot of this came down to Dafoe's insistence that he could get in on the action and that the movie let him be in the fight scenes as much as possible instead of relying too much on CGI.
A lot of this came down to Dafoe's insistence that he could get in on the action and that the movie let him be in the fight scenes as much as possible instead of relying too much on CGI.
- 2/27/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Take a look at more footage from Oscar winning director Kevin Costner’s new 4-part movie series "Horizon: An American Saga", rated 'R' for "violence, nudity and sexuality," chronicling a 15-year span of pre-and post-'Civil War' settlement of the ‘American Old West’, releasing June 28, 2024 (Chapter 1) and August 16, 2024 (Chapter 2) in theaters:
"A lot of times we measure ourselves against other generations," said Costner about his new film series.
"I think about what was at stake. How did people survive? There's a rawness and an unpredictability about it. I'm haunted by that."
Costner, in addition to directing, stars in "Horizon", alongside his son Hayes Costner, who plays the young Costner.
Cast also includes Sienna Miller…
…Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Alejandro Edda...
...Tatanka Means, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano…
....Jon Beavers, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, Giovanni Ribisi…...
"A lot of times we measure ourselves against other generations," said Costner about his new film series.
"I think about what was at stake. How did people survive? There's a rawness and an unpredictability about it. I'm haunted by that."
Costner, in addition to directing, stars in "Horizon", alongside his son Hayes Costner, who plays the young Costner.
Cast also includes Sienna Miller…
…Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Alejandro Edda...
...Tatanka Means, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano…
....Jon Beavers, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, Giovanni Ribisi…...
- 2/26/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A two-part theatrical event. Warner Bros has revealed the full official trailer for Horizon: An American Saga, directed by, produced by, and starring Kevin Costner. This epic western will be released as two parts during the summer of 2024 - at the end of June and in August. He filmed throughout both 2022 and 2023 in southern Utah to get both parts of this story finished and ready for the big screen. The westerns chronicle a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West. The massive ensemble cast for Horizon: An American Saga includes tons of major actors: Kevin Costner stars with Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Michael Rooker, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jeff Fahey, Will Patton, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe, Ella Hunt, Will Patton, Thomas Haden Church, Dale Dickey, and Jamie Campbell Bower, among others. After the success of "Yellowstone...
- 2/26/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Accidental Texan” is a new comedy feature, directed by Mark Bristol based on the novel “Chocolate Lizards” by Cole Thompson, starring Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow, Carrie-Anne Moss and Bruce Dern, releasing Match 8, 2024 in theaters:
“…a ‘Harvard’ graduate and up and coming actor is stranded in the ‘Lone Star State’…
“…where he comes across the role of a lifetime.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…a ‘Harvard’ graduate and up and coming actor is stranded in the ‘Lone Star State’…
“…where he comes across the role of a lifetime.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 2/4/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"This acting, this was always your dream?" Roadside Attractions has revealed an official trailer for an indie comedy titled Accidental Texan, made by storyboard artist / filmmaker Mark Lambert Bristol. Obviously enough, this originally premiered at the 2023 Dallas Film Festival last year, with a stop at the Heartland Film Festival in Indiana as well. The film is adapted from a novel called "Chocolate Lizards", which was the original title for this before they changed it to Accidental Texan. Fresh-faced actor Erwin finds himself stranded in Texas after a film shoot gone wrong, where he's taken under the wing of a nearly bankrupt oil driller. They set off on a wild Texas adventure to outwit a corrupt oil company to hit pay dirt before Merle's dreams are foreclosed, partnering with a kind waitress along the way. The ensemble cast features Rudy Pankow as Erwin, Carrie-Anne Moss as Faye, Thomas Haden Church as Merle,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? A young actor finds out after becoming stranded far from his dreams. ”Accidental Texan” follows Erwin, played by Rudy Pankow, as he traverses the unfamiliar Texas landscape. A car breakdown introduces him to two uniquely southern figures, Faye and Merle. The waitress and Texas oil driller show Erwin there’s more to life than his Harvard studies. ”Accidental Texan” is directed by Mark Lambert Bristol from a script by Julie B.
Continue reading ‘Accidental Texan’ Trailer: Thomas Haden Church & Carrie-Anne Moss’ New Comedy Arrives March 8 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Accidental Texan’ Trailer: Thomas Haden Church & Carrie-Anne Moss’ New Comedy Arrives March 8 at The Playlist.
- 2/1/2024
- by Valerie Thompson
- The Playlist
Roadside Attractions has acquired North American rights to “Accidental Texan,” a comedy about a Harvard grad and actor stranded in the “Lone Star State” where he stumbles into the role of lifetime. The film, which stars Thomas Haden Church and Rudy Pankow, will open in theaters on March 8, 2024.
According to the official plot description, “Accidental Texan” kicks off when Erwin (Pankow), a recent Ivy League student, flames out of his first professional acting gig when he forgets to turn off his phone and triggers an explosive nightmare on set. With his career and cell phone in tatters, he flees the New Orleans movie set, only to have his car break down deep in the heart of Texas oil country. Seeking refuge and some possible phone service in a local diner, he meets Faye (Carrie-Anne Moss), a waitress who takes pity on him and offers up the phone book to find a local mechanic.
According to the official plot description, “Accidental Texan” kicks off when Erwin (Pankow), a recent Ivy League student, flames out of his first professional acting gig when he forgets to turn off his phone and triggers an explosive nightmare on set. With his career and cell phone in tatters, he flees the New Orleans movie set, only to have his car break down deep in the heart of Texas oil country. Seeking refuge and some possible phone service in a local diner, he meets Faye (Carrie-Anne Moss), a waitress who takes pity on him and offers up the phone book to find a local mechanic.
- 1/24/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar winning director Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves") continues shooting his new movie series "Horizon: An American Saga", rated 'R' for "violence, nudity and sexuality," chronicling a 15-year span of pre-and post-'Civil War' settlement of the American Old West, releasing June 28, 2024 (Chapter 1) and August 16, 2024 (Chapter 2) in theaters:
"A lot of times we measure ourselves against other generations," said Costner about his new film series.
"I think about what was at stake. How did people survive? There's a rawness and an unpredictability about it. I'm haunted by that."
Costner, in addition to directing, stars in "Horizon", alongside his son Hayes Costner, who plays the young Costner.
Cast also includes Sienna Miller…
…Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Alejandro Edda...
...Tatanka Means, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano…
....Jon Beavers, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, Giovanni Ribisi…
…Colin Cunningham,...
"A lot of times we measure ourselves against other generations," said Costner about his new film series.
"I think about what was at stake. How did people survive? There's a rawness and an unpredictability about it. I'm haunted by that."
Costner, in addition to directing, stars in "Horizon", alongside his son Hayes Costner, who plays the young Costner.
Cast also includes Sienna Miller…
…Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Jena Malone, Isabelle Fuhrman, Alejandro Edda...
...Tatanka Means, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano…
....Jon Beavers, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, Giovanni Ribisi…
…Colin Cunningham,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Alexander Payne’s heart-tugging Christmas movie “The Holdovers” has been building upbeat word of mouth since it wowed crowds at Telluride, was runner-up at TIFF for the People’s Choice Award, and pulled audiences back to theaters ($18 million domestic).
Which is why it’s likely to score a scad of Oscar nominations. Payne has been nominated three times for Best Director and won twice for Adapted Screenplay (“Sideways” and “The Descendants”), but “The Holdovers” marks the feature-screenwriting debut of sitcom veteran David Hemingson, the sole credited writer on the film.
Payne’s lead actors usually land nominations, although Paul Giamatti was robbed for 2004’s “Sideways.” Now Academy voters have a chance to show their love for Giamatti, who is in rare form in “The Holdovers” as a hidebound prep school professor playing against rookie Dominic Sessa as a rebellious student, and wily veteran Da’Vine Joy Randolph as the school cook...
Which is why it’s likely to score a scad of Oscar nominations. Payne has been nominated three times for Best Director and won twice for Adapted Screenplay (“Sideways” and “The Descendants”), but “The Holdovers” marks the feature-screenwriting debut of sitcom veteran David Hemingson, the sole credited writer on the film.
Payne’s lead actors usually land nominations, although Paul Giamatti was robbed for 2004’s “Sideways.” Now Academy voters have a chance to show their love for Giamatti, who is in rare form in “The Holdovers” as a hidebound prep school professor playing against rookie Dominic Sessa as a rebellious student, and wily veteran Da’Vine Joy Randolph as the school cook...
- 1/2/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
With Peacock’s Twisted Metal adaptation getting the green light for a second season, showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith and team dropped a few tidbits during an interview with NBC Insider on what to expect for season 2. That includes not only the focus on the tournament itself, but also the appearance of several more fan favorites from the video game series.
“I’m really excited,” says Smith. “We have an amazing team of writers and we’re discussing the arc of the season and what the first episode might be, looking at the big picture.” Among the characters the team is looking to introduce in the show, tournament organizer Calypso will finally be making an appearance, along with Dollface (who in Peacock’s adaptation is John Doe’s long-lost sister), Mr. Grimm, and perhaps the most challenging for the showrunners, Axel.
“[Mr. Grimm is] my favorite and I’m excited to capture what the fans are excited about seeing,...
“I’m really excited,” says Smith. “We have an amazing team of writers and we’re discussing the arc of the season and what the first episode might be, looking at the big picture.” Among the characters the team is looking to introduce in the show, tournament organizer Calypso will finally be making an appearance, along with Dollface (who in Peacock’s adaptation is John Doe’s long-lost sister), Mr. Grimm, and perhaps the most challenging for the showrunners, Axel.
“[Mr. Grimm is] my favorite and I’m excited to capture what the fans are excited about seeing,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
When the TV series based on the popular video game franchise Twisted Metal made its premiere on the Peacock streaming service back in July, it quickly became one of Peacock’s top five original series, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its first weekend and earning the honor of being the streamer’s “most-binged” premiere. Now season 2 is moving full steam ahead, and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (who also happens to be a writer on Cobra Kai) has given Syfy Wire an update, saying the writers room has been assembled for season 2 and he feels they’re going to deliver something wild.
Smith is excited to be working with characters like Dollface, Mr. Grimm, and Axel, although working a couple of those into the grounded world established in the first season presents a challenge. As he said, “(Mr. Grimm) is my favorite and I’m excited to capture what the fans are excited about seeing,...
Smith is excited to be working with characters like Dollface, Mr. Grimm, and Axel, although working a couple of those into the grounded world established in the first season presents a challenge. As he said, “(Mr. Grimm) is my favorite and I’m excited to capture what the fans are excited about seeing,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti’s latest film, The Holdovers, is in the awards conversation for its tale of holiday mischief and misfits at a remote New England boarding school. In it, Giamatti plays a cranky history teacher tasked with looking after students who aren’t going home for winter break. Almost 20 years ago, Payne and Giamatti earned awards acclaim for their first collaboration: 2004’s Sideways.
For Giamatti, who had built a career as a character actor, the film marked his second as a lead (after American Splendor the year before). He plays Miles, a depressed middle-aged English teacher, unpublished writer and wine snob on a vineyard-hopping road trip through California’s Santa Ynez Valley with his friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church), a down-on-his-luck actor about to get married. Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor adapted the screenplay from Rex Pickett’s novel of the same name and filmed on location at hotels,...
For Giamatti, who had built a career as a character actor, the film marked his second as a lead (after American Splendor the year before). He plays Miles, a depressed middle-aged English teacher, unpublished writer and wine snob on a vineyard-hopping road trip through California’s Santa Ynez Valley with his friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church), a down-on-his-luck actor about to get married. Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor adapted the screenplay from Rex Pickett’s novel of the same name and filmed on location at hotels,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Hilton Dresden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Gets Official Trailer
It’s the little things you do together: Prime Video has released the first official teaser of its highly anticipated “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.
In the new version, two lonely strangers land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, and world travel. The catch? New identities in an arranged marriage as John and Jane Smith. The newly married pair will navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing new relationship milestones and avoiding the complications of catching real feelings for each other.
Watch the trailer for “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” below:
The all-star ensemble of the romance-drama-action series will be comprised of Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, Sarah Paulson, Sharon Horgan, Ron Perlman, Billy Campbell, Úrsula Corberó, Paul Dano, Michaela Coel, John Turturro, Parker Posey,...
It’s the little things you do together: Prime Video has released the first official teaser of its highly anticipated “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.
In the new version, two lonely strangers land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, and world travel. The catch? New identities in an arranged marriage as John and Jane Smith. The newly married pair will navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing new relationship milestones and avoiding the complications of catching real feelings for each other.
Watch the trailer for “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” below:
The all-star ensemble of the romance-drama-action series will be comprised of Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, Sarah Paulson, Sharon Horgan, Ron Perlman, Billy Campbell, Úrsula Corberó, Paul Dano, Michaela Coel, John Turturro, Parker Posey,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Twisted Metal will continue to ride on. Peacock has renewed the action-comedy series, based on the video game franchise of the same name, for a second season. Season one of the series arrived in July, becoming one of the top three originals released on Peacock.
Starring Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Will Arnett, Joe Seanoa, Neve Campbell, Richard Cabral, Mike Mitchell, Tahj Vaughans, and Lou Beatty Jr, Twisted Metal follows a man (Mackie) as he tries to deliver a package while being pursued by an insane clown.
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Starring Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Will Arnett, Joe Seanoa, Neve Campbell, Richard Cabral, Mike Mitchell, Tahj Vaughans, and Lou Beatty Jr, Twisted Metal follows a man (Mackie) as he tries to deliver a package while being pursued by an insane clown.
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- 12/8/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Peacock’s action comedy Twisted Metal has been renewed for season two, with series star and executive producer Anthony Mackie announcing the pickup during The Games Awards on December 7, 2023. Season one of the video game-inspired series debuted on July 27th and is one of the streaming service’s top three original shows in viewership.
“I have to give a Sweet Tooth-sized thank you to our incredible fans – I read every comment and was so blown away by everyone’s love, support, and rabid enthusiasm for a paper bag. We are beyond thankful we get to continue the story of John Doe, Quiet, and Sweet Tooth as they face off against familiar faces and new grim foes in the long-awaited Twisted Metal tournament. The mixtape is made, and I’m thrilled to get back on the road with our stellar cast and crew,” said writer, executive producer, and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith.
“I have to give a Sweet Tooth-sized thank you to our incredible fans – I read every comment and was so blown away by everyone’s love, support, and rabid enthusiasm for a paper bag. We are beyond thankful we get to continue the story of John Doe, Quiet, and Sweet Tooth as they face off against familiar faces and new grim foes in the long-awaited Twisted Metal tournament. The mixtape is made, and I’m thrilled to get back on the road with our stellar cast and crew,” said writer, executive producer, and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith.
- 12/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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