The world of Game of Thrones could finally end up on the big screen.
Warner Bros. has been quietly developing at least one film set in George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy universe, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Multiple sources describe the project as very early stage development, with no filmmaker, cast or writer yet attached. But the company is keen on exploring the idea of Westeros invading cinemas.
The move might represent a shift in the company’s strategy regarding the property. The showrunners of the original Game of Thrones series (David Benioff and Dan Weiss) famously wanted to conclude the series with three feature films instead of its 2019 final season. Martin was also keen on the idea of a movie and the author told The Hollywood Reporter back in 2014 that concepts were being kicked around. But for a long time, HBO strongly resisted the idea and instead wanted...
Warner Bros. has been quietly developing at least one film set in George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy universe, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Multiple sources describe the project as very early stage development, with no filmmaker, cast or writer yet attached. But the company is keen on exploring the idea of Westeros invading cinemas.
The move might represent a shift in the company’s strategy regarding the property. The showrunners of the original Game of Thrones series (David Benioff and Dan Weiss) famously wanted to conclude the series with three feature films instead of its 2019 final season. Martin was also keen on the idea of a movie and the author told The Hollywood Reporter back in 2014 that concepts were being kicked around. But for a long time, HBO strongly resisted the idea and instead wanted...
- 10/31/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Sources tell us that 3 Body Problem actress Eve Ridley has landed the part of Ruthye Mary Knolle in DC Studios and Warner Bros’ Craig Gillespie-directed Supergirl.
The movie is based on Tom King’s 2022 comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which Bilquis Evely illustrated. Ana Nogueira adapted the comic book for the big screen. In that comic, the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Knolle is a noble and honorable warrior who travels aross the galaxy with Supergirl to hunt Krem for killing her father in cold blood.
Deadline first told you that Rust and Bone actor Matthias Schoenaerts landed the role of Krem. House of the Dragon‘s Milly Alcock won the Supergirl title role after a big search. She’s also appearing in another DC project before making her big-screen debut as Supergirl.
The movie is based on Tom King’s 2022 comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which Bilquis Evely illustrated. Ana Nogueira adapted the comic book for the big screen. In that comic, the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Knolle is a noble and honorable warrior who travels aross the galaxy with Supergirl to hunt Krem for killing her father in cold blood.
Deadline first told you that Rust and Bone actor Matthias Schoenaerts landed the role of Krem. House of the Dragon‘s Milly Alcock won the Supergirl title role after a big search. She’s also appearing in another DC project before making her big-screen debut as Supergirl.
- 10/31/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen King's book It, about a child-eating clown called Pennywise who terrorizes the small town of Derry on and off for decades, has been terrifying people ever since it first hit bookshelves in 1986. More recently, Andy Muschietti directed a pair of movies based on It that did quite well at the box office, well enough for HBO to greenlight a show set in Derry, decades before the events of the main story. It's called It: Welcome to Derry.
Normally I'd say this sounds like HBO is stretching, but two things make me optimistic: first, It is an enormous book, and there probably is enough in there to base a show on. Welcome to Derry will be based on the "interludes" throughout the book, when one of the main characters, Mike Hanlon, investigates incidents in Derry's past where Pennywise crawled out of his hole to wreck havoc, whipping the...
Normally I'd say this sounds like HBO is stretching, but two things make me optimistic: first, It is an enormous book, and there probably is enough in there to base a show on. Welcome to Derry will be based on the "interludes" throughout the book, when one of the main characters, Mike Hanlon, investigates incidents in Derry's past where Pennywise crawled out of his hole to wreck havoc, whipping the...
- 10/31/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
Exclusive: Action thriller Stand Your Ground has been picked up in the U.S. by Epic Pictures.
The deal was locked ahead of the upcoming American Film Market.
Sales outfit Iuvit Media, which brokered the deal, has also sold the flick to Tiberius Film for German-speaking territories, MediaSquad for Poland and Front Row for Mena territories. Iuvit Media will continue to sell rights at AFM.
Directed by Fansu Njie (Last Man Down) and written by Craig Walser (Rambo Last Blood) the film is centered on an ex-seal in a small american town, who uses the stand-your-ground law to take revenge for his family’s murder.
Daniel Stisen stars as Jack Johnson a former Seal living a quiet life with his wife and child, Peter Stormare stars as Bastion, the Boss of the local criminal organization that is responsible for...
The deal was locked ahead of the upcoming American Film Market.
Sales outfit Iuvit Media, which brokered the deal, has also sold the flick to Tiberius Film for German-speaking territories, MediaSquad for Poland and Front Row for Mena territories. Iuvit Media will continue to sell rights at AFM.
Directed by Fansu Njie (Last Man Down) and written by Craig Walser (Rambo Last Blood) the film is centered on an ex-seal in a small american town, who uses the stand-your-ground law to take revenge for his family’s murder.
Daniel Stisen stars as Jack Johnson a former Seal living a quiet life with his wife and child, Peter Stormare stars as Bastion, the Boss of the local criminal organization that is responsible for...
- 10/31/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Pattinson is ready to get to work on his new movie with Zendaya!
On Wednesday (October 30), the 38-year-old The Batman actor was spotted in Boston, Massachusetts headed to the set of their new project The Drama.
He went incognito, wearing a green hoodie underneath a dark jacket. Robert added sunglasses, which further disguised him.
The photos come just a few days after we learned some big details about the project, including its plot and another star who joined the cast.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Drama was first announced back in August and will be directed by Kristoffer Borgli. On top of Robert and Zendaya, the movie stars Alana Haim.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that the movie “centers on a couple, played by Zendaya and Pattinson, who in the days leading up to their wedding, end up in a crisis when unexpected revelations derail what one of...
On Wednesday (October 30), the 38-year-old The Batman actor was spotted in Boston, Massachusetts headed to the set of their new project The Drama.
He went incognito, wearing a green hoodie underneath a dark jacket. Robert added sunglasses, which further disguised him.
The photos come just a few days after we learned some big details about the project, including its plot and another star who joined the cast.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Drama was first announced back in August and will be directed by Kristoffer Borgli. On top of Robert and Zendaya, the movie stars Alana Haim.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that the movie “centers on a couple, played by Zendaya and Pattinson, who in the days leading up to their wedding, end up in a crisis when unexpected revelations derail what one of...
- 10/31/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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Joker: Folie à Deux was a critical and box office flop, barely limping past its $200 million budget and leaving critics wondering “Who is this movie for?” The film did have some notable fans, including Francis Ford Coppola and Quentin Tarantino, with the latter praising its intentionally provocative nature in an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. Now Folie à Deux is available on VOD, so if you...
Joker: Folie à Deux was a critical and box office flop, barely limping past its $200 million budget and leaving critics wondering “Who is this movie for?” The film did have some notable fans, including Francis Ford Coppola and Quentin Tarantino, with the latter praising its intentionally provocative nature in an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. Now Folie à Deux is available on VOD, so if you...
- 10/30/2024
- by Jonathan Zavaleta
- Rollingstone.com
Imax continues to leverage Hollywood’s ongoing box office recovery as the film technologies company unveiled its third-quarter financial results on Wednesday.
With cinema-going rebounding post-Hollywood strikes, Imax posted revenue of $91.5 million for the latest financial quarter, down 12 percent from revenue of $103.9 million during the year-ago period when Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer played on its screens.
Third quarter profits at $13.9 million was up 16 percent on profits of $12 million in the third quarter last year. The adjusted net profit per share in Q3 came to 35 cents, which matched a 35 cents adjusted earnings per-share in the same year-ago period.
Content Solutions revenues — or business from agreements with the major studios and filmmakers — at $30 million was down 32 percent year-over-year. With Deadpool & Wolverine and Alien: Romulus on its screens during the latest quarter, Imax saw its global box office haul come to $239 million.
That’s down from a year-earlier $347 million global box office...
With cinema-going rebounding post-Hollywood strikes, Imax posted revenue of $91.5 million for the latest financial quarter, down 12 percent from revenue of $103.9 million during the year-ago period when Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer played on its screens.
Third quarter profits at $13.9 million was up 16 percent on profits of $12 million in the third quarter last year. The adjusted net profit per share in Q3 came to 35 cents, which matched a 35 cents adjusted earnings per-share in the same year-ago period.
Content Solutions revenues — or business from agreements with the major studios and filmmakers — at $30 million was down 32 percent year-over-year. With Deadpool & Wolverine and Alien: Romulus on its screens during the latest quarter, Imax saw its global box office haul come to $239 million.
That’s down from a year-earlier $347 million global box office...
- 10/30/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Since the news of the breakup between Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz broke today, the internet has been reminiscing about how perfect this power couple was. People might believe in love a little less after this breakup for sure now.
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz
However, when it comes to dating history, the two of them have quite a stacked one. While Zoë Kravitz’s history is a total show-off, Channing Tatum is also not that far behind. Here is the duo’s dating history in detail.
Zoë Kravitz’s Star-Studded Dating History!
Zoë Kravitz is undeniably one of the most stunning women to ever grace the silver screens. She has throughout the years mastered the art of keeping her romances a well-guarded secret, which to be honest only adds to her effortlessly cool girl persona.
While her loyal fans are likely familiar with her impressive list of past loves,...
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz
However, when it comes to dating history, the two of them have quite a stacked one. While Zoë Kravitz’s history is a total show-off, Channing Tatum is also not that far behind. Here is the duo’s dating history in detail.
Zoë Kravitz’s Star-Studded Dating History!
Zoë Kravitz is undeniably one of the most stunning women to ever grace the silver screens. She has throughout the years mastered the art of keeping her romances a well-guarded secret, which to be honest only adds to her effortlessly cool girl persona.
While her loyal fans are likely familiar with her impressive list of past loves,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The Penguin is a worthy spin-off to The Batman, expanding upon the film’s iteration of Gotham City, especially its criminal underbelly and hierarchy among the crime families. As the series races towards an enthralling conclusion, the power struggle for control over the Gotham underworld is raging on.
The Penguin episode 6 ends on a major cliffhanger (Credit: HBO).
At the same time, the fates of two important characters hang in the balance as the sixth episode ends on a major cliffhanger. As a result, fans are eager to learn how things will pan out for Victor and Francis after the duo finds themselves headed for a brutal confrontation with an unstable Sofia. Here is what one fan theory suggests could go down between the trio.
The Penguin Episode 7 Fan Theory Discusses the Fate of Victor
The sixth episode of The Penguin sees Sofia Gigante targetting Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s empire...
The Penguin episode 6 ends on a major cliffhanger (Credit: HBO).
At the same time, the fates of two important characters hang in the balance as the sixth episode ends on a major cliffhanger. As a result, fans are eager to learn how things will pan out for Victor and Francis after the duo finds themselves headed for a brutal confrontation with an unstable Sofia. Here is what one fan theory suggests could go down between the trio.
The Penguin Episode 7 Fan Theory Discusses the Fate of Victor
The sixth episode of The Penguin sees Sofia Gigante targetting Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s empire...
- 10/30/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The first look of Éanna Hardwicke as Manchester United and Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane alongside Steve Coogan as his embattled Irish national manager Mick McCarthy, has been revealed from upcoming comedy biopic “Saipan.”
The film — first announced earlier in the year by Variety — chronicles one of the most infamous moments in Irish sporting history, when Keane and McCarthy had a very public falling out. Alongside Hardwicke and Coogan, the supporting cast includes Alice Lowe (“Sightseers”), Jamie Beamish (“Derry Girls”), Alex Murphy (“Young Offenders”), Harriett Cairns (“Bridgerton”) and Peter McDonald (“The Batman”).
“Saipan” is being directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa — the duo behind “Good Vibrations” and “Ordinary Love” — — working from an original script by Paul Fraser (“Dead Man’s Shoes”). Bankside Films is handling sales and will be showing a promo to buyers at the American Film Market.
Described as a “true-life comedy of the most epic proportions,...
The film — first announced earlier in the year by Variety — chronicles one of the most infamous moments in Irish sporting history, when Keane and McCarthy had a very public falling out. Alongside Hardwicke and Coogan, the supporting cast includes Alice Lowe (“Sightseers”), Jamie Beamish (“Derry Girls”), Alex Murphy (“Young Offenders”), Harriett Cairns (“Bridgerton”) and Peter McDonald (“The Batman”).
“Saipan” is being directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa — the duo behind “Good Vibrations” and “Ordinary Love” — — working from an original script by Paul Fraser (“Dead Man’s Shoes”). Bankside Films is handling sales and will be showing a promo to buyers at the American Film Market.
Described as a “true-life comedy of the most epic proportions,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Dating for three years, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz appeared inseparable and often expressed their love and respect for each other. They even announced their engagement and revealed their collaboration in the upcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang. But unfortunately, despite high hopes for the couple, the duo seemingly called off their engagement and parted ways, recently.
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz
After sparking romance rumors when they were spotted riding through the streets of N.Y.C. on a BMX bike in August 2021, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s reported breakup recently sent shockwaves through the industry and their fanbase. Especially considering how they were supposed to collaborate in Alpha Gang, fans now seem concerned that filming might get awkward for the duo.
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s Relationship Timeline
Despite being an unlikely Hollywood duo, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz initially sparked romance rumors...
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz
After sparking romance rumors when they were spotted riding through the streets of N.Y.C. on a BMX bike in August 2021, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s reported breakup recently sent shockwaves through the industry and their fanbase. Especially considering how they were supposed to collaborate in Alpha Gang, fans now seem concerned that filming might get awkward for the duo.
Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz’s Relationship Timeline
Despite being an unlikely Hollywood duo, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz initially sparked romance rumors...
- 10/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The Penguin has put Oswald Cobb in a precarious position, such that the character might have to take some extreme measures that have already been teased by the narrative. Sofia and Salvatore are currently looking to take down Oswald, and there are a few chinks in his armor that they could exploit.
Oswald Cobb || Credit: WB
The Penguin has only a few weaknesses that Sofia Gigante and Salvatore Maroni could exploit. One of them is his mother, and the other one is possibly Victor. However, given the hold his mother has on him, The Penguin might take one drastic measure to make him the most invulnerable player in Gotham’s underworld.
The Penguin could execute Francis Cobb to strengthen his position in the Gotham underworld Francis Cobb || Credit: WB
Sal Maroni and Sofia Gigante might have realized that keeping Oswald in check would require them to hurt him where it hurts,...
Oswald Cobb || Credit: WB
The Penguin has only a few weaknesses that Sofia Gigante and Salvatore Maroni could exploit. One of them is his mother, and the other one is possibly Victor. However, given the hold his mother has on him, The Penguin might take one drastic measure to make him the most invulnerable player in Gotham’s underworld.
The Penguin could execute Francis Cobb to strengthen his position in the Gotham underworld Francis Cobb || Credit: WB
Sal Maroni and Sofia Gigante might have realized that keeping Oswald in check would require them to hurt him where it hurts,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Episode 6 of The Penguin has dropped, and fans are absolutely buzzing to uncover all the Easter eggs and DC references sprinkled throughout! But here’s a fun little tidbit that might have slipped past some, there’s a possible nod to Tim Burton’s Batman Returns!
This Episode 6 scene might be a reference to Tim Burton’s Batman Returns Credits: HBO
This episode is also packed with a bunch of easter eggs that fans might have missed! Here’s the scoop on all the moments that are worth a second glance.
Was This an Obvious Nod to Batman Returns or Just a Stretch?
So far we see our main man, Oz Cobb making waves as he builds his drug empire right under Gotham’s nose.
Related The Penguin Episode 6 Recap and Spoiler Review — What is the Gold Summit?
With business booming, new faces are joining the fray as Oz prepares...
This Episode 6 scene might be a reference to Tim Burton’s Batman Returns Credits: HBO
This episode is also packed with a bunch of easter eggs that fans might have missed! Here’s the scoop on all the moments that are worth a second glance.
Was This an Obvious Nod to Batman Returns or Just a Stretch?
So far we see our main man, Oz Cobb making waves as he builds his drug empire right under Gotham’s nose.
Related The Penguin Episode 6 Recap and Spoiler Review — What is the Gold Summit?
With business booming, new faces are joining the fray as Oz prepares...
- 10/29/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
He looks ahead, his dark eyebrows overshadowing his dark eyes. One of his several gold teeth gleams in the dim light.
This is how Ren Leach describes Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell), also known as the iconic Batman villain The Penguin, in Max’s limited series of the same name.
“You almost get chills, like really envisioning the scene as we’re first introduced to this character,” says Naomi Waibel, SVP, global product management at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The show, itself a spinoff of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” features audio descriptions created by a team of nearly all-blind professionals. The streamer partnered with post-production company Idc for the project, leveraging personal insights from the team’s members to ensure the narration of the series was tailored to the needs of blind and low-vision audiences. Leach’s own experience as a blind voice artist informed his creative process in providing fans with...
This is how Ren Leach describes Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell), also known as the iconic Batman villain The Penguin, in Max’s limited series of the same name.
“You almost get chills, like really envisioning the scene as we’re first introduced to this character,” says Naomi Waibel, SVP, global product management at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The show, itself a spinoff of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” features audio descriptions created by a team of nearly all-blind professionals. The streamer partnered with post-production company Idc for the project, leveraging personal insights from the team’s members to ensure the narration of the series was tailored to the needs of blind and low-vision audiences. Leach’s own experience as a blind voice artist informed his creative process in providing fans with...
- 10/29/2024
- by Andrés Buenahora
- Variety Film + TV
Winter has come to Gotham, with all its snowy beauty and cold cruelty—and fans will surely recognize what a unique connection Batman lore shares with the brutal season. As the sixth episode of Max’s ongoing DC Comics crime thriller, The Penguin, opens after a significant time gap, changing power dynamics bring personal demons out of hiding—and set the stage for terrible things to come still. Previously, after eliminating all of her family members, Sofia rechristened the Falcone crime family by the maiden name of her mother, Gigante. Oz strikes hard at the Maronis by killing Sal’s wife and son while taking back the mushrooms to produce Bliss. Sofia joined hands with Sal, while Oz decided to move to Crown Point with his mother, Francis, and Vic and set up his base of operation in the underground trolley station. The latest episode, titled “Gold Summit,” shows Oz...
- 10/29/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Eiza Gonzalez and Will Poulter are the latest stars to join the cast of 'I Love Boosters'.The pair have signed up to appear in Boots Riley's movie where they will also be joined by Poppy Liu and Taylour Paige.They are part of an impressive cast for the film that also includes Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Lakeith Stanfield and Demi Moore.Production on the Neon movie will begin this autumn and it tells the story of a group of enterprising boosters (shoplifters and equal opportunists) who take aim at a ruthless fashion expert.Additional plot details are yet to be revealed but Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett are to produce on behalf of their Ryder Picture Company alongside Savage Rose Films' Allison Rose Carter and Jon Read.Eiza previously revealed how she was left "distraught" after missing out on the chance to play Catwoman in 'The Batman'.The 34-year-old...
- 10/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The Zellner brothers’ anticipated alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang, starring and produced by Cate Blanchett, just got buzzier with the unveiling of her co-stars.
Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum have been confirmed for the cast as the movie’s international sales agent mk2 films gears up to ramp up pre-sales at the AFM.
Alpha Gang centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless in their mission, until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions. The movie follows the Zellner brothers’ Sundance hit Sasquatch Sunset.
“These stellar new recruits are a powerhouse of comedic talent, adding even more excitement to this eagerly awaited film. This cast, just like the story and its filmmakers, is out of this world.
Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, and Channing Tatum have been confirmed for the cast as the movie’s international sales agent mk2 films gears up to ramp up pre-sales at the AFM.
Alpha Gang centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless in their mission, until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions. The movie follows the Zellner brothers’ Sundance hit Sasquatch Sunset.
“These stellar new recruits are a powerhouse of comedic talent, adding even more excitement to this eagerly awaited film. This cast, just like the story and its filmmakers, is out of this world.
- 10/29/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Peter Sarsgaard, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast — which was recorded in front of an audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival, where Sarsgaard was honored with the Film Performance of the Year Award — is a remarkable character actor who is enjoying the biggest year of his career. He shines in both the new Paramount film September 5, playing Roone Arledge as ABC Sports covers 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack, and on the new Apple TV+ drama series Presumed Innocent, as a prosecutor tasked with convicting a former colleague of a murder.
The 53-year-old, who has a distinctive voice and sleepy-eyed gaze, has been acting professionally on the stage and screens big and small for 30 years. Early in his career, it was fashionable to describe him with sort of backhanded compliments — for instance, the New York Times noted in 2004 that he has a “tendency to...
The 53-year-old, who has a distinctive voice and sleepy-eyed gaze, has been acting professionally on the stage and screens big and small for 30 years. Early in his career, it was fashionable to describe him with sort of backhanded compliments — for instance, the New York Times noted in 2004 that he has a “tendency to...
- 10/28/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Screenwriter Peter Craig, who co-wrote the upcoming Gladiator II, and producer Bryan Unkeless, known for such fare as I, Tonya and Project Power, have teamed up to launch film and television production banner Night Owl.
It’s no small flex to launch a shingle in the current Hollywood climate, but the two players have extremely enviable track records and, more importantly, come with several projects already zipping along the development tracks.
There’s the adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s wildly popular novel Remarkably Bright Creatures, which is set up at Netflix with Where the Crawdads Sing filmmaker Olivia Newman attached to direct and Sally Field attached to star. (Fun fact: Craig is Field’s son.)
There’s Tropical Underworld, a crime drama series set in Hawaii and based on a Bloomberg article written by Chris Pomorski. The project sold in a competitive bidding war to Fifth Season, which beat out such companies as A24,...
It’s no small flex to launch a shingle in the current Hollywood climate, but the two players have extremely enviable track records and, more importantly, come with several projects already zipping along the development tracks.
There’s the adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s wildly popular novel Remarkably Bright Creatures, which is set up at Netflix with Where the Crawdads Sing filmmaker Olivia Newman attached to direct and Sally Field attached to star. (Fun fact: Craig is Field’s son.)
There’s Tropical Underworld, a crime drama series set in Hawaii and based on a Bloomberg article written by Chris Pomorski. The project sold in a competitive bidding war to Fifth Season, which beat out such companies as A24,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Take a look at more footage from “The Penguin” live-action TV series, created by Lauren LeFranc and directed by Craig Zobel, based on DC Comics’ characters, now streaming on Max:
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
More modern depictions have...
“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie (2022)…
‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”
‘…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …
‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941).
He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...
...often developing elaborate schemes...
...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities.
An eccentric criminal mastermind...
....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas.
More modern depictions have...
- 10/28/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As we’ve mentioned several times before, The Penguin is a hit show that has received a lot of praise from both fans and critics. People are really enjoying the fresh take on The Penguin and Sofia Falcone in this spin-off from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and we’re excited to see how the series wraps up.
While the show mainly focuses on Penguin and Sofia, it also explores other aspects of Batman’s world, including Arkham Asylum, a well-known location in the Batman lore.
In Episode 4 of The Penguin, Arkham plays a significant role, but its influence remains strong throughout the series, leading fans to wonder why other famous inmates, like the Joker and Harley Quinn, are not featured. If you’re curious about the absence of these characters in Arkham, keep reading our report!
Episode 4 gave us Sofia’s origin story and insight into her time in Arkham.
While the show mainly focuses on Penguin and Sofia, it also explores other aspects of Batman’s world, including Arkham Asylum, a well-known location in the Batman lore.
In Episode 4 of The Penguin, Arkham plays a significant role, but its influence remains strong throughout the series, leading fans to wonder why other famous inmates, like the Joker and Harley Quinn, are not featured. If you’re curious about the absence of these characters in Arkham, keep reading our report!
Episode 4 gave us Sofia’s origin story and insight into her time in Arkham.
- 10/28/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
There are only two episodes of The Penguin left, and I predict they will blow people away. The show, a spinoff of director Matt Reeves' movie The Batman, has been a big success both critically and with audiences, bigger than I expected from a show about a B-tier Batman villain. Colin Farrell has turned in an electrifying performance as up-and-coming gangster Oswald Cobb, and everything will come to a head soon.
Now that The Penguin has been a success, could we see other shows set in what Reeves has given the somewhat cringey name of The Batman Epic Crime Saga? The short answer is yes: “I can tell you this, we would love to be able to do more," the director recently told TheWrap. "[W]e are already talking to HBO about . The opportunity of being able to then on HBO, go and explore characters that wouldn’t be able to...
Now that The Penguin has been a success, could we see other shows set in what Reeves has given the somewhat cringey name of The Batman Epic Crime Saga? The short answer is yes: “I can tell you this, we would love to be able to do more," the director recently told TheWrap. "[W]e are already talking to HBO about . The opportunity of being able to then on HBO, go and explore characters that wouldn’t be able to...
- 10/28/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
As we have written on numerous occasions before, The Penguin is a hit show and is strongly praised by both fans and critics. Everyone is loving the new take on The Penguin and Sofia Falcone in the spin-off series from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and we are more than excited to see how the show ends.
While the series manages to keep the focus on Penguin and Sofia, other parts of Batman‘s lore have been explored, among which is Arkham Asylum. Location that Batman fans will know and which is one of the central locations in the lore.
As you know, Arkham has been heavily featured in Episode 4 of The Penguin, but the impact of the institution is still strong, which is why the fans are still asking questions about it. One important question that has been asked is – why are other notable inmates not present in the series?...
While the series manages to keep the focus on Penguin and Sofia, other parts of Batman‘s lore have been explored, among which is Arkham Asylum. Location that Batman fans will know and which is one of the central locations in the lore.
As you know, Arkham has been heavily featured in Episode 4 of The Penguin, but the impact of the institution is still strong, which is why the fans are still asking questions about it. One important question that has been asked is – why are other notable inmates not present in the series?...
- 10/28/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
“The Penguin” is ready to take us back to Gotham City.
The new HBO show spins out of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” movie starring Robert Pattinson. This time, the focus is all on the crime families of the city and how Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) – the titular Penguin – climbs the ranks of the city’s dark underbelly. The show has some confusing early-season scheduling, but we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a moment of the new DC show.
Here’s everything you need to know about where and when to tune in for “The Penguin” on HBO.
Where can I watch “The Penguin”?
“The Penguin” premieres on HBO but will be available to stream on Max concurrently with episode airings.
What time are new episodes of “The Penguin” streaming on Max?
You can stream each new episode at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt on Max.
The new HBO show spins out of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” movie starring Robert Pattinson. This time, the focus is all on the crime families of the city and how Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) – the titular Penguin – climbs the ranks of the city’s dark underbelly. The show has some confusing early-season scheduling, but we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a moment of the new DC show.
Here’s everything you need to know about where and when to tune in for “The Penguin” on HBO.
Where can I watch “The Penguin”?
“The Penguin” premieres on HBO but will be available to stream on Max concurrently with episode airings.
What time are new episodes of “The Penguin” streaming on Max?
You can stream each new episode at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt on Max.
- 10/27/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Some things in life are just certain. Death. Taxes. Robert Pattinson affecting a weird accent in a movie. So, which ones are his absolute weirdest? The competition is pretty tough, if I'm being honest.
Pattinson's accent work isn't just some running bit; as he told Terry Gross and NPR in 2019, it's an essential part of his process. After saying that he and his friends spent their childhoods listening to American rap music and mimicking the accents, Pattinson continued, "And still to this day, I mean, whenever I'm doing a movie or a character in an English accent, I mean, I find -- I literally feel like I'm naked. And I can't -- I'm incapable of doing my normal voice in a character. It just doesn't come out at all. It's -- every single time I read something, the first thing to change is -- has something to do with my voice.
Pattinson's accent work isn't just some running bit; as he told Terry Gross and NPR in 2019, it's an essential part of his process. After saying that he and his friends spent their childhoods listening to American rap music and mimicking the accents, Pattinson continued, "And still to this day, I mean, whenever I'm doing a movie or a character in an English accent, I mean, I find -- I literally feel like I'm naked. And I can't -- I'm incapable of doing my normal voice in a character. It just doesn't come out at all. It's -- every single time I read something, the first thing to change is -- has something to do with my voice.
- 10/27/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
On Sunday October 27 2024, HBO broadcasts The Penguin!
Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “The Penguin,” airing on HBO, promises to delve into the fascinating transformation of Oz Cobb. Viewers will witness his journey from being a disfigured nobody to becoming a notable gangster in Gotham. This episode is sure to capture the complexity of his character and the challenges he faces along the way.
In this episode, Oz’s struggles and ambitions will be highlighted. The story will explore how his past experiences shape his desire for power and respect in a city filled with crime and corruption. The audience will see the steps he takes to rise in the ranks of Gotham’s underworld, revealing the darker aspects of his personality.
As Oz navigates his way through alliances and betrayals, the episode will showcase the gritty reality of life in Gotham. It will also touch on the relationships he builds,...
Season 1 Episode 6 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “The Penguin,” airing on HBO, promises to delve into the fascinating transformation of Oz Cobb. Viewers will witness his journey from being a disfigured nobody to becoming a notable gangster in Gotham. This episode is sure to capture the complexity of his character and the challenges he faces along the way.
In this episode, Oz’s struggles and ambitions will be highlighted. The story will explore how his past experiences shape his desire for power and respect in a city filled with crime and corruption. The audience will see the steps he takes to rise in the ranks of Gotham’s underworld, revealing the darker aspects of his personality.
As Oz navigates his way through alliances and betrayals, the episode will showcase the gritty reality of life in Gotham. It will also touch on the relationships he builds,...
- 10/27/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
Venom: The Last Dance finally introduces Knull, God of the Symbiotes. The villain has been established as a Multiversal threat on the page and is now considered Eddie Brock's greatest foe.
We don't know what's next for Knull; if Venom 4 happens, then that's arguably the most likely destination for the character. However, if recent reports are to be believed, we may see the King in Black battle Spider-Man and Venom in the web-slinger's next solo outing.
Earlier this week, we spoke to Venom: The Last Dance writer/director Kelly Marcel and asked about the decision to cast Venom: Let There Be Carnage director and The Batman star Andy Serkis as Knull.
"So Knull actually was the first character we went in to design for this movie," the filmmaker explains in the video below. "Before Venom-Horse...Xenophage and Knull were the first two [characters] that went into the works in terms of design.
We don't know what's next for Knull; if Venom 4 happens, then that's arguably the most likely destination for the character. However, if recent reports are to be believed, we may see the King in Black battle Spider-Man and Venom in the web-slinger's next solo outing.
Earlier this week, we spoke to Venom: The Last Dance writer/director Kelly Marcel and asked about the decision to cast Venom: Let There Be Carnage director and The Batman star Andy Serkis as Knull.
"So Knull actually was the first character we went in to design for this movie," the filmmaker explains in the video below. "Before Venom-Horse...Xenophage and Knull were the first two [characters] that went into the works in terms of design.
- 10/25/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
While director Matt Reeves was developing “The Batman,” his epic superhero movie starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, he ran into a problem — he had too much story.
At the time, the filmmaker asked Warner Bros. if perhaps they would instead want a miniseries. “What could be really cool is an HBO series – ‘Batman: Year Two,’ solving this crime,” Reeves remembered telling his executives. What he was told in response was, “We have nothing to do with HBO.”
But as Reeves was finishing the script for “The Batman” and gearing up for production, he met with Wbd and said, “Look, I know these things are connected, but it’d be really exciting to do an HBO show where you can investigate these characters in a way that HBO would,” Reeves recalled to TheWrap. “And they were like, ‘We want to do exactly that.’ And suddenly there was this moment...
At the time, the filmmaker asked Warner Bros. if perhaps they would instead want a miniseries. “What could be really cool is an HBO series – ‘Batman: Year Two,’ solving this crime,” Reeves remembered telling his executives. What he was told in response was, “We have nothing to do with HBO.”
But as Reeves was finishing the script for “The Batman” and gearing up for production, he met with Wbd and said, “Look, I know these things are connected, but it’d be really exciting to do an HBO show where you can investigate these characters in a way that HBO would,” Reeves recalled to TheWrap. “And they were like, ‘We want to do exactly that.’ And suddenly there was this moment...
- 10/25/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
We're inching closer to the finish line on HBO’s The Penguin, the limited series spinoff to Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Each week, as we learn more about the crime world of Gotham and the villains who inhabit it, we also dig deeper into the supporting characters who impact the leads, such as Oz Cobb’s (Colin Farrell) mother Francis (Deirdre O'Connell). What makes Oz such a great character is how complicated he is; not only is he ruthless and conniving, but he's also awkward, insecure, and needs reassurance from his mom.
We get to know Francis a little bit throughout The Penguin, and while she might have a limited role, O'Connell’s performance does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to explaining why Oz is the way he is. I had the pleasure of catching up with the actress at New York Comic Con earlier this month,...
We get to know Francis a little bit throughout The Penguin, and while she might have a limited role, O'Connell’s performance does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to explaining why Oz is the way he is. I had the pleasure of catching up with the actress at New York Comic Con earlier this month,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Natalie Zamora
- Winter Is Coming
With the recent (extremely disappointing) release of "Joker: Folie a Deux," there is nothing standing between the old DC and the new DC Universe, which kicks off later this year when the animated "Creature Commandos" arrives on Max. Then DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran's plans kick into high gear next summer when Gunn's new "Superman" movie hits theaters. What are those plans, exactly? An ever-growing list of movies and TV shows has already been confirmed, and put simply, the DC Universe is getting a reboot. Unfortunately, there is still some confusion for the time being.
The easiest thing would be for Warner Bros. and DC Studios to say "we're starting over completely fresh. Nothing from the former Dceu counts, but everything going forward does." Unfortunately, it's not so simple. Certain projects that were in the works before are going to be ushered in as part of the future.
The easiest thing would be for Warner Bros. and DC Studios to say "we're starting over completely fresh. Nothing from the former Dceu counts, but everything going forward does." Unfortunately, it's not so simple. Certain projects that were in the works before are going to be ushered in as part of the future.
- 10/25/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
John Turturro famously portrayed Carmine Falcone in Robert Pattinson’s The Batman, but the actor refused to return for The Penguin due to an oddly personal reason. His character in the film is depicted as one of Gotham’s most notable and feared mafiosi, and it seems like this became a problem for Turturro.
Credits: John Turturro in The Batman / Warner Bros.
Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, gets a significant role in the television series which requires the criminal boss to make a comeback through flashback scenes. With Turturro out of the project, he was recast with actor Mark Strong taking over the role.
Fans Mocked John Turturro’s Choice Not to Return for The Penguin
The early reports on John Turturro’s absence in The Penguin claimed scheduling conflict was the culprit. As he spoke with Variety, he gave a clearer response on why he decided to leave Gotham City for good.
Credits: John Turturro in The Batman / Warner Bros.
Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, gets a significant role in the television series which requires the criminal boss to make a comeback through flashback scenes. With Turturro out of the project, he was recast with actor Mark Strong taking over the role.
Fans Mocked John Turturro’s Choice Not to Return for The Penguin
The early reports on John Turturro’s absence in The Penguin claimed scheduling conflict was the culprit. As he spoke with Variety, he gave a clearer response on why he decided to leave Gotham City for good.
- 10/25/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Batman Part II: Everything You Need to Know about Upcoming Superhero film! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The Batman: Part II will hit theaters on Oct. 2, 2026. Director Matt Reeves is back. And he will take us deeper into the underworld of Gotham City. So yeah, expect some spookiness. But the real treat? There’s much more than Pattinson’s brooding eyes and cape action to look forward to.
Pattinson’s Batman? Yep, He’s Back
Robert Pattinson is returning as Bruce Wayne, and this time, he’s ready to dish out even more of that tortured, gritty hero vibe we tasted in The Batman. If you thought he was deep before, buckle up—Pattinson’s about to go full emotional rollercoaster, keeping that dark, edgy energy alive. His portrayal has already blown fans away, especially those who loved his intense work in Good Time and The Lighthouse. This Bruce Wayne...
The Batman: Part II will hit theaters on Oct. 2, 2026. Director Matt Reeves is back. And he will take us deeper into the underworld of Gotham City. So yeah, expect some spookiness. But the real treat? There’s much more than Pattinson’s brooding eyes and cape action to look forward to.
Pattinson’s Batman? Yep, He’s Back
Robert Pattinson is returning as Bruce Wayne, and this time, he’s ready to dish out even more of that tortured, gritty hero vibe we tasted in The Batman. If you thought he was deep before, buckle up—Pattinson’s about to go full emotional rollercoaster, keeping that dark, edgy energy alive. His portrayal has already blown fans away, especially those who loved his intense work in Good Time and The Lighthouse. This Bruce Wayne...
- 10/25/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
Andy Serkis has been spending the past few years making a new take on George Orwell’s Animal Farm – and it’s nearly ready.
Andy Serkis is certainly a busy gentleman. Although he last directed 2021’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage, he’s currently developing a brace of new films based in the world of The Lord Of The RIngs, the movies in which he made his name playing the conflicted creature, Gollum.
On the acting front, Serkis will soon be turning his attention to reprising the role of Alfred Pennyworth in Matt Reeves’ sequel to The Batman along with a couple of other film roles.
Then there’s his long in development take on Animal Farm, an adaptation of George Orwell’s classic cautionary tale of an animal uprising that goes seriously awry.
While the book itself is an absolute cornerstone of 20th century literature, it’s not without...
Andy Serkis is certainly a busy gentleman. Although he last directed 2021’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage, he’s currently developing a brace of new films based in the world of The Lord Of The RIngs, the movies in which he made his name playing the conflicted creature, Gollum.
On the acting front, Serkis will soon be turning his attention to reprising the role of Alfred Pennyworth in Matt Reeves’ sequel to The Batman along with a couple of other film roles.
Then there’s his long in development take on Animal Farm, an adaptation of George Orwell’s classic cautionary tale of an animal uprising that goes seriously awry.
While the book itself is an absolute cornerstone of 20th century literature, it’s not without...
- 10/25/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
The Zodiac Killer, one of the most notorious serial killers in history, taunted authorities and the public with cryptic ciphers for over five decades. Among these was the Z340 cipher, a 340-character cryptogram that remained unsolved for 51 years, confounding both amateur and professional codebreakers.
However, in 2020, an international team of cryptographers successfully cracked this infamous code. The details of their breakthrough and the meaning behind the message offer a fascinating insight into the mind of the Zodiac Killer and the methods used to solve this enduring mystery.
The Z340 Cipher: A Half-Century Enigma One of The Zodiac Killer’s victims | Credits: Crime scene officer, San Francisco Police Departmentvia Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0
Between 1968 and 1969, the Zodiac Killer claimed the lives of at least five people in Northern California. During his spree, he sent a series of letters to local newspapers, often accompanied by cryptic ciphers. These ciphers were...
However, in 2020, an international team of cryptographers successfully cracked this infamous code. The details of their breakthrough and the meaning behind the message offer a fascinating insight into the mind of the Zodiac Killer and the methods used to solve this enduring mystery.
The Z340 Cipher: A Half-Century Enigma One of The Zodiac Killer’s victims | Credits: Crime scene officer, San Francisco Police Departmentvia Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0
Between 1968 and 1969, the Zodiac Killer claimed the lives of at least five people in Northern California. During his spree, he sent a series of letters to local newspapers, often accompanied by cryptic ciphers. These ciphers were...
- 10/24/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The Penguin on HBO is living up to Robert Pattinson’s The Batman. The show has quickly won over fans with its sharp writing, engaging characters, and well-crafted dialogue. This is not just a show featuring Colin Farrell in an excellent role as Oswald Cobb but it is also ripe with plenty of other messy and interesting characters.
Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credit: HBO
Apart from Colin Farrell, the cast also features Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, and Michael Zegen. Mark Strong appears as Falcone in the show but in flashbacks, while John Turturro originally played the character in The Batman.
So far, five episodes have been released, and the viewership numbers are impressive. Let’s take a closer look at how the show is doing!
A worthy successor to The Batman
Beginning where The Batman left off, The Penguin follows Cobb as he...
Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credit: HBO
Apart from Colin Farrell, the cast also features Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, and Michael Zegen. Mark Strong appears as Falcone in the show but in flashbacks, while John Turturro originally played the character in The Batman.
So far, five episodes have been released, and the viewership numbers are impressive. Let’s take a closer look at how the show is doing!
A worthy successor to The Batman
Beginning where The Batman left off, The Penguin follows Cobb as he...
- 10/24/2024
- by Sohini Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In 2022's The Batman, John Turturro played mob boss Carmine Falcone. The Penguin, an excellent new spinoff series airing on HBO, follows Carmine's enforcer Oz and his daughter Sofia; Carmine himself featured in a flashback-heavy episode the other week, but this time he was played by Mark Strong. Turturro opted not to return for the role, and now we know why.
Part of it was that old chestnut: scheduling issues. “You can’t do everything you want to,” Turturro told Variety. That's the reason The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc gave when she was asked about Turturro's absence before the show had premiered. But Turturro kept going, saying there was another reason he didn't want to come back as Carmine: “I did what I wanted to with the role...In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.”
In The Penguin, Carmine...
Part of it was that old chestnut: scheduling issues. “You can’t do everything you want to,” Turturro told Variety. That's the reason The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc gave when she was asked about Turturro's absence before the show had premiered. But Turturro kept going, saying there was another reason he didn't want to come back as Carmine: “I did what I wanted to with the role...In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.”
In The Penguin, Carmine...
- 10/24/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
The Penguin has been widely praised as one of the best comic book series ever, but it hasn’t been without its minor controversies. One such issue, though small in comparison to larger scandals, revolves around the recasting of Carmine Falcone.
It was confirmed that Mark Strong would take over the role from John Turturro, who portrayed the character in The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Strong made his debut in the series not long ago, after it was initially reported that Turturro couldn’t return due to scheduling conflicts.
However, Turturro recently shared a different reason, citing concerns related to the show’s content. In response, The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc weighed in with her own comments on the situation.
Initially, it was reported that John Turturro exited The Penguin due to scheduling conflicts, which many linked to his work on Severance. However, Turturro recently revealed that he chose...
It was confirmed that Mark Strong would take over the role from John Turturro, who portrayed the character in The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Strong made his debut in the series not long ago, after it was initially reported that Turturro couldn’t return due to scheduling conflicts.
However, Turturro recently shared a different reason, citing concerns related to the show’s content. In response, The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc weighed in with her own comments on the situation.
Initially, it was reported that John Turturro exited The Penguin due to scheduling conflicts, which many linked to his work on Severance. However, Turturro recently revealed that he chose...
- 10/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
The Penguin is doing great, but even though everyone is in agreement that the series is absolutely amazing and that it is one of the best comic book series of all time, the series is seemingly not without its controversies. Although, this seems like a small one compared to the scale of some scandals we’ve seen.
Namely, we’ve known for a while now that Mark Strong was cast to replace John Turturro as Carmine Falcone in The Penguin, which was confirmed when Strong finally debuted in the series not that long ago. Turturro played The Roman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, but did not reprise his role for the spin-off series.
Initially, it was revealed that it was due to scheduling conflicts, but Turturro recently provided us with a completely different explanation that has to do with the show and its content. In light of that, showrunner Lauren LeFranc...
Namely, we’ve known for a while now that Mark Strong was cast to replace John Turturro as Carmine Falcone in The Penguin, which was confirmed when Strong finally debuted in the series not that long ago. Turturro played The Roman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, but did not reprise his role for the spin-off series.
Initially, it was revealed that it was due to scheduling conflicts, but Turturro recently provided us with a completely different explanation that has to do with the show and its content. In light of that, showrunner Lauren LeFranc...
- 10/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Yesterday, The Batman star John Turturro revealed that he'd declined to reprise his role as Carmine Falcone in the HBO series because it features "a lot of violence towards women, and that's not my thing."
He'd add that it "happens off-screen [in The Batman]," though it took little time for DC fans to point out his apparent hypocrisy. Not only is The Penguin's Carmine far less violent than the one seen in The Batman, but Turturro's version violently attacked and choked Selina Kyle during the movie's final act.
Now, The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc has responded to Turturro's comments - as diplomatically as possible - in an interview with The Wrap.
"I completely respect an actor who doesn’t want to take on a role for whatever their personal reasons," LeFranc started. "I only want people to join our show who are excited and want to further the story we’re trying to tell.
He'd add that it "happens off-screen [in The Batman]," though it took little time for DC fans to point out his apparent hypocrisy. Not only is The Penguin's Carmine far less violent than the one seen in The Batman, but Turturro's version violently attacked and choked Selina Kyle during the movie's final act.
Now, The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc has responded to Turturro's comments - as diplomatically as possible - in an interview with The Wrap.
"I completely respect an actor who doesn’t want to take on a role for whatever their personal reasons," LeFranc started. "I only want people to join our show who are excited and want to further the story we’re trying to tell.
- 10/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
One of the biggest twists in HBO’s latest hit ‘The Penguin,’ was Mark Strong taking on the role of Carmine Falcone instead of John Turturro.
Turturro initially portrayed the Don in Matt Reeves’ 2022 adaptation of the Dark Knight, ‘The Batman,’ but surprised many when he decided not to return for the ‘The Penguin.’ Recently, the actor shared some of the reasons for that choice.
Speaking with Variety, John stated the the violence towards women depicted in the show, was one of the main reasons we didn’t see him back:
“I did what I wanted to with the role,” he said. “In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.”
Falcone’s character was brutal in ‘The Batman,’ but in the 2022 movie, his harshness is suggested rather than shown. “It happens off-screen,” Turturro explains. “That makes it scarier.”
Not coming back...
Turturro initially portrayed the Don in Matt Reeves’ 2022 adaptation of the Dark Knight, ‘The Batman,’ but surprised many when he decided not to return for the ‘The Penguin.’ Recently, the actor shared some of the reasons for that choice.
Speaking with Variety, John stated the the violence towards women depicted in the show, was one of the main reasons we didn’t see him back:
“I did what I wanted to with the role,” he said. “In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.”
Falcone’s character was brutal in ‘The Batman,’ but in the 2022 movie, his harshness is suggested rather than shown. “It happens off-screen,” Turturro explains. “That makes it scarier.”
Not coming back...
- 10/24/2024
- by Robert Milakovic
- Comic Basics
This article contains minor spoilers for "Venom: The Last Dance."
As we inched closer to the release date for "Venom: The Last Dance," supposedly the final film in Sony's Marvel-adjacent "Venom" trilogy, the marketing began to play up an appearance by a villainous character named Knull. I'm only a casual comic book reader (and barely that), so I must confess I've never heard of this character until about two or three weeks ago. To me, the name Knull means nothing. But as it turns out, Knull is an established Marvel villain, although he hasn't actually been around very long. Knull first appeared as an unidentified character in the pages of "Thor: God of Thunder #6" in 2013 before making his first full appearance in "Venom vol. 4 #3" in 2018. An ancient deity, Knull is a very powerful bad guy, and "Venom: The Last Dance" marks his first big screen appearance.
It's clear that...
As we inched closer to the release date for "Venom: The Last Dance," supposedly the final film in Sony's Marvel-adjacent "Venom" trilogy, the marketing began to play up an appearance by a villainous character named Knull. I'm only a casual comic book reader (and barely that), so I must confess I've never heard of this character until about two or three weeks ago. To me, the name Knull means nothing. But as it turns out, Knull is an established Marvel villain, although he hasn't actually been around very long. Knull first appeared as an unidentified character in the pages of "Thor: God of Thunder #6" in 2013 before making his first full appearance in "Venom vol. 4 #3" in 2018. An ancient deity, Knull is a very powerful bad guy, and "Venom: The Last Dance" marks his first big screen appearance.
It's clear that...
- 10/24/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
In a candid interview, John Turturro revealed his reasons for opting not to reprise his role as Carmine Falcone in the upcoming series The Penguin.
Turturro expressed that his decision was heavily influenced by the depiction of violence against women in the show, which he found deeply unsettling. This perspective isn’t new for Turturro, as he has consistently spoken out against such themes in his work.
In The Batman, where he first portrayed Falcone, the character’s brutality was implied rather than overtly depicted, an approach Turturro preferred. He noted that this indirect portrayal heightened the impact, allowing the suggestion of cruelty without resorting to graphic violence.
John Turturro declined returning as Carmine Falcone for 'The Penguin' because he thought there was "a lot of violence towards women" in the show
"That's not my thing"
(via: @Variety) pic.twitter.com/d06A4bYOhi
— ScreenTime (@screentime) October 23, 2024
This...
Turturro expressed that his decision was heavily influenced by the depiction of violence against women in the show, which he found deeply unsettling. This perspective isn’t new for Turturro, as he has consistently spoken out against such themes in his work.
In The Batman, where he first portrayed Falcone, the character’s brutality was implied rather than overtly depicted, an approach Turturro preferred. He noted that this indirect portrayal heightened the impact, allowing the suggestion of cruelty without resorting to graphic violence.
John Turturro declined returning as Carmine Falcone for 'The Penguin' because he thought there was "a lot of violence towards women" in the show
"That's not my thing"
(via: @Variety) pic.twitter.com/d06A4bYOhi
— ScreenTime (@screentime) October 23, 2024
This...
- 10/23/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Comic Basics
The Penguin may have started as a spin-off series for the 2022 The Batman movie, but the show gained immense popularity. The dark and gritty exploration into the minds of Gotham’s greatest villains intrigued DC fans and other audiences who dubbed the show as a masterpiece.
Colin Farrell’s decision to reprise his role in the show as the titular character surely paid off as his performance was lauded by the viewers. However, there is one actor who declined to reprise his role for the series and he had an interesting reason for saying no. John Turturro appeared as Carmine Falcone in the Matt Reeves directorial but he did not join the spin-off because he felt there was too much violence against women.
The honest confession: When morality clashes with art
The Robert Pattinson starrer movie introduced not only the actor in the iconic role of Gotham’s caped crusader but also several others.
Colin Farrell’s decision to reprise his role in the show as the titular character surely paid off as his performance was lauded by the viewers. However, there is one actor who declined to reprise his role for the series and he had an interesting reason for saying no. John Turturro appeared as Carmine Falcone in the Matt Reeves directorial but he did not join the spin-off because he felt there was too much violence against women.
The honest confession: When morality clashes with art
The Robert Pattinson starrer movie introduced not only the actor in the iconic role of Gotham’s caped crusader but also several others.
- 10/23/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
John Turturro played mobster Carmine Falcone in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, but he declined to reprise the role for The Penguin series. He told Variety that he had done “what I wanted with the role” and that the show included “a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.“
Although the character is rather brutal in The Batman, Turturro said much of it “happens off screen” and “it’s scarier that way.” The actor added that another reason why he didn’t return was not enough time in his schedule. “You can’t do everything you want to,” he said. Despite the death of Carmine Falcone in The Batman, the mobster does appear in The Penguin, with Mark Strong now playing the role in flashbacks.
Related Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone go to war for control of Gotham’s criminal underbelly in the mid-season trailer for The Penguin...
Although the character is rather brutal in The Batman, Turturro said much of it “happens off screen” and “it’s scarier that way.” The actor added that another reason why he didn’t return was not enough time in his schedule. “You can’t do everything you want to,” he said. Despite the death of Carmine Falcone in The Batman, the mobster does appear in The Penguin, with Mark Strong now playing the role in flashbacks.
Related Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone go to war for control of Gotham’s criminal underbelly in the mid-season trailer for The Penguin...
- 10/23/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The world is changing. Galadriel felt it in the Earth. She felt it in the water. She felt it when The Penguin was going to be released. She even used the Mirror of Galadriel to look at the future and saw… a race-swapped Robin in The Batman II?
Colin Farrell in a still from The Penguin | Credits: DC Studios
All jokes aside, the theory is connected to Colin Farrell’s The Penguin and the latest Dcu breakout star Rhenzy Feliz. His comments about the character of Victor Aguilar could pave the way for a racially swapped Robin in the upcoming Matt Reeves film!
Is Matt Reeves’ Robin in The Penguin?
Back in 2022, director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson decided to drop one of the hardest Batman movies ever created. The Batman was the result and millions of fans loved it to their very core.
Rhenzy Feliz as Vic Aguilar...
Colin Farrell in a still from The Penguin | Credits: DC Studios
All jokes aside, the theory is connected to Colin Farrell’s The Penguin and the latest Dcu breakout star Rhenzy Feliz. His comments about the character of Victor Aguilar could pave the way for a racially swapped Robin in the upcoming Matt Reeves film!
Is Matt Reeves’ Robin in The Penguin?
Back in 2022, director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson decided to drop one of the hardest Batman movies ever created. The Batman was the result and millions of fans loved it to their very core.
Rhenzy Feliz as Vic Aguilar...
- 10/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Fans thought that John Turturro might reprise his The Batman role as Carmine Falcone for the HBO series The Penguin, however, that did not end up happening.
Mark Strong ended up playing the role in a flashback sequence.
John ended up explaining why he turned down the chance to return to the franchise.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I did what I wanted to with the role. In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing,” John told Variety about passing on the series after starring in the film.
His character was violent in the 2022 film as well, however, John reasoned: “It happens off-screen. It’s scarier that way.”
He did remark that being a high-demand actor, “You can’t do everything you want to.”
Showrunner Lauren LeFranc then responded to John‘s comments, saying she completely understands where he’s coming from.
Mark Strong ended up playing the role in a flashback sequence.
John ended up explaining why he turned down the chance to return to the franchise.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I did what I wanted to with the role. In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing,” John told Variety about passing on the series after starring in the film.
His character was violent in the 2022 film as well, however, John reasoned: “It happens off-screen. It’s scarier that way.”
He did remark that being a high-demand actor, “You can’t do everything you want to.”
Showrunner Lauren LeFranc then responded to John‘s comments, saying she completely understands where he’s coming from.
- 10/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
John Turturro played ruthless Gotham City mob boss Carmine Falcone in The Batman, but he didn't reprise the role for HBO's The Penguin spin-off series, with Mark Strong taking over as a younger version of the character.
During a recent interview, showrunner Lauren LeFranc said that the decision to recast the role simply came down to a scheduling conflict.
"Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us. He had scheduling conflicts, and we couldn't make it work, but honestly, I'm so thrilled that we brought Mark Strong on. I think he's really good. Even though, maybe in the beginning when you first meet him, you might think, 'Oh. Well, for fans of The Batman, I'm so used to John Turturro,' and obviously John's a great actor, but I feel like the gravitas that Mark brings, it's different," she added. "It's very specific, and I hope, by the end of that episode,...
During a recent interview, showrunner Lauren LeFranc said that the decision to recast the role simply came down to a scheduling conflict.
"Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us. He had scheduling conflicts, and we couldn't make it work, but honestly, I'm so thrilled that we brought Mark Strong on. I think he's really good. Even though, maybe in the beginning when you first meet him, you might think, 'Oh. Well, for fans of The Batman, I'm so used to John Turturro,' and obviously John's a great actor, but I feel like the gravitas that Mark brings, it's different," she added. "It's very specific, and I hope, by the end of that episode,...
- 10/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
“The Penguin” showrunner Lauren LeFranc “completely respects” John Turturro’s choice not to reprise the role of Carmine Calcone in “The Batman” spinoff series because of violence.
Turturro, who played the mob boss in the Matt Reeves film, told Variety that along with scheduling conflicts, he also didn’t have a draw to return for the HBO series because “in the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.” He was replaced in a flashback episode by Mark Strong.
“I completely respect an actor who doesn’t want to take on a role for whatever their personal reasons,” LeFranc told TheWrap. “I only want people to join our show who are excited and want to further the story we’re trying to tell. I think Mark Strong did a really fantastic job. He made the character his own and also really honored what John Turturro did.
Turturro, who played the mob boss in the Matt Reeves film, told Variety that along with scheduling conflicts, he also didn’t have a draw to return for the HBO series because “in the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.” He was replaced in a flashback episode by Mark Strong.
“I completely respect an actor who doesn’t want to take on a role for whatever their personal reasons,” LeFranc told TheWrap. “I only want people to join our show who are excited and want to further the story we’re trying to tell. I think Mark Strong did a really fantastic job. He made the character his own and also really honored what John Turturro did.
- 10/23/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Matt Reeves' 2022 superhero flick "The Batman" was yet another retooling of the character, this time as bleak as has ever been seen on the big screen. "The Batman" was more similar in tone to David Fincher's 1995 serial killer thriller "Seven" than to anything made by Christopher Nolan or Tim Burton. Reeves' film did include several familiar faces, however, using the same rogue's gallery as Leslie Martinson's seminal 1966 "Batman" feature film. Zoë Kravitz played Catwoman, this time as an apartment-living thief in deep with the mob. Paul Dano played the Riddler as a Zodiac-like serial killer who liked to leave clues at his crime scenes. Barry Keoghan had a brief mid-credits cameo as the Joker, already incarcerated for a previous shenanigan.
Most visible was the Penguin, played by Colin Farrell in impressive and extensive makeup. In "The Batman," the Penguin is a mid-level mob guy, known by the Gotham City police,...
Most visible was the Penguin, played by Colin Farrell in impressive and extensive makeup. In "The Batman," the Penguin is a mid-level mob guy, known by the Gotham City police,...
- 10/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Whenever we see that an actor or filmmaker has left a TV show or film, there is always a reason given. Most of the time, we see the dreaded “scheduling conflict” or something along those lines. And believe it or not, a lot of the time when they talk about scheduling not working, they’re typically hiding a deeper reason. That appears to be the case when it comes to the recasting of Carmine Falcone in “The Penguin.”
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According to a new interview with Variety, John Turturro talked about his role in “The Batman” as Carmine Falcone, and he also gave a reason why he didn’t show up in the TV spinoff, “The Penguin.” Originally, when showrunner Lauren LeFranc talked about why Turturro didn’t return, she chalked it up...
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According to a new interview with Variety, John Turturro talked about his role in “The Batman” as Carmine Falcone, and he also gave a reason why he didn’t show up in the TV spinoff, “The Penguin.” Originally, when showrunner Lauren LeFranc talked about why Turturro didn’t return, she chalked it up...
- 10/23/2024
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
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