Netflix has just released another round of viewership data.
After pulling back the curtain on its data for the first time last year, the streamer quietly dropped the insights for the second half of 2023, publishing the second What We Watched report on Thursday without as much fanfare as the last round. As Netflix pointed out previously, the initiative aims to document the the full picture instead of the existing glimpses of only the top-performing programming.
According to the report, audiences watched 90B hours of Netflix content from July to December 2023, which is on par with the first half of the year.
The top-ranking title in the latest report appears to be the apocalyptic film Leave the World Behind with 121M views.
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The most-watched series is One Piece with more than half a billion hours viewed, translating to just under 72M total views.
After pulling back the curtain on its data for the first time last year, the streamer quietly dropped the insights for the second half of 2023, publishing the second What We Watched report on Thursday without as much fanfare as the last round. As Netflix pointed out previously, the initiative aims to document the the full picture instead of the existing glimpses of only the top-performing programming.
According to the report, audiences watched 90B hours of Netflix content from July to December 2023, which is on par with the first half of the year.
The top-ranking title in the latest report appears to be the apocalyptic film Leave the World Behind with 121M views.
Related: ‘Young Sheldon’ Enjoys Second Life On Netflix; ‘Suits’ Still A Big Draw
The most-watched series is One Piece with more than half a billion hours viewed, translating to just under 72M total views.
- 5/23/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Dystopian thriller “Leave the World Behind” was the most-watched film — and title overall — on Netflix globally in the second half of 2023, while anime-inspired live action series “One Piece” led on the TV side among individual series seasons.
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Everybody knows just how much Ryan Reynolds has been acing his game in the entertainment industry lately, and the hype surrounding his upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine is more than enough to prove this point. If anything, he has worldwide audiences hooked on his iconic performances as he perfectly portrays the comedian and action hero at the same time, especially as Wade Wilson.
Ryan Reynolds. | Credit: Chris Jackson/Wikimedia Commons.
Although, yes, his career may not have had all that many smash-hit masterpieces as others besides those of the sassy Marvel anti-hero, he has still led a fairly entertaining career. That being said, die-hard fans of the master of snark couldn’t help but jump to his rescue to defend him when a critic brutally tried to criticize his performances and question his achievements in Hollywood.
Ryan Reynolds is Getting Criticized Over His Achievements in Hollywood
As of late, Ryan Reynolds...
Ryan Reynolds. | Credit: Chris Jackson/Wikimedia Commons.
Although, yes, his career may not have had all that many smash-hit masterpieces as others besides those of the sassy Marvel anti-hero, he has still led a fairly entertaining career. That being said, die-hard fans of the master of snark couldn’t help but jump to his rescue to defend him when a critic brutally tried to criticize his performances and question his achievements in Hollywood.
Ryan Reynolds is Getting Criticized Over His Achievements in Hollywood
As of late, Ryan Reynolds...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Beginning her career as a teenage music prodigy, Taylor Swift’s success has been nothing but phenomenal as her vocal abilities and skill as a songwriter have only developed over the years. The pop star has transitioned from country music to various genres, allowing her to reach various genres and evolve her music to become one of the biggest names in the music industry.
Taylor Swift. Credits: makaiyla willis/ Wikimedia Commons
Throughout her career, the Bad Blood singer has made sound strategic decisions that have sky-rocketed her popularity and guided her as a leading name in the music industry as well as on social media. It looks like her popularity is going to reach new levels as she is set to join the MCU and it’s not going to be a mere cameo as Dazzler in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer Deadpool & Wolverine.
Taylor Swift Is...
Taylor Swift. Credits: makaiyla willis/ Wikimedia Commons
Throughout her career, the Bad Blood singer has made sound strategic decisions that have sky-rocketed her popularity and guided her as a leading name in the music industry as well as on social media. It looks like her popularity is going to reach new levels as she is set to join the MCU and it’s not going to be a mere cameo as Dazzler in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer Deadpool & Wolverine.
Taylor Swift Is...
- 5/22/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The first look at Dwayne Johnson in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine has got fans feeling hopeful that The Rock will finally get his shot at starring in a critically acclaimed film and even winning an award for it.
Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine / A24
The actor looks almost unrecognizable after he was transformed into the legendary Mma fighter, Mark Kerr. Johnson also addressed his temporary shift to more serious projects in his career.
Dwayne Johnson On Working With Benny Safdie In The Smashing Machine
During an interview with Variety, wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson clarified that he is not abandoning blockbuster movies just because he accepted a smaller project.
I want to be clear not to say that this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies. I love making them, and there is tremendous value and importance in [them]. But there’s a time and a place for them.
Dwayne...
Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine / A24
The actor looks almost unrecognizable after he was transformed into the legendary Mma fighter, Mark Kerr. Johnson also addressed his temporary shift to more serious projects in his career.
Dwayne Johnson On Working With Benny Safdie In The Smashing Machine
During an interview with Variety, wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson clarified that he is not abandoning blockbuster movies just because he accepted a smaller project.
I want to be clear not to say that this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies. I love making them, and there is tremendous value and importance in [them]. But there’s a time and a place for them.
Dwayne...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always given us big bad villains who know how to put our beloved Avengers in the worst possible situations. While we have come to love some of them like Loki, it’s a little too difficult to do so with others like Thanos. And now, a report suggests that Dwayne Johnson could be taking on the responsibility for playing the MCU’s next big bad.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice (2021) | Seven Bucks Productions
We all had a lot of expectations with Kang the Conqueror but how things played out in Ant-Man 3 and everything regarding Jonathan Majors’ personal life seems to have dulled out our hopes. The villain Dwayne Johnson is rumored to be playing just might be what the MCU needs but not everyone is happy with the potential casting.
Dwayne Johnson to Play a Villain in the MCU? Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam...
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice (2021) | Seven Bucks Productions
We all had a lot of expectations with Kang the Conqueror but how things played out in Ant-Man 3 and everything regarding Jonathan Majors’ personal life seems to have dulled out our hopes. The villain Dwayne Johnson is rumored to be playing just might be what the MCU needs but not everyone is happy with the potential casting.
Dwayne Johnson to Play a Villain in the MCU? Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Withering exasperation is not an emotion one usually expects to encounter at great length in a family film. But what else could John Krasinski have been seeking when he secured Ryan Reynolds to star as a sad clown in his mawkish new live-action fairy tale, If? Reynolds plays Cal, a New York City lump who’s saddled himself with the responsibility of looking after a cavalry of imaginary friends, a.k.a. fanciful cartoon critters forgotten by the children who dreamt them into existence. His handsome face swallowed by hangover stubble,...
- 5/17/2024
- by A.A. Dowd
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix's NFL Deal Is The Streamer's Biggest Investment In Live Sports – Here's Why It's A Huge Deal
It's official: The NFL is coming to Netflix. The world's largest streaming service has confirmed that it will broadcast two Christmas day NFL football games this year, with at least one game to follow in 2025 and 2026. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Bloomberg suggests it was in the $150 million per-game range. Is that expensive? Yes. But if Netflix just makes one less really expensive movie per year like "Red Notice" they should be just fine.
Netflix has been dipping its toes into live events in recent months, mostly with comedy specials. This, however, marks the streamer's first major foray into the world of live sports. It just so happens to be with the king of all American sports leagues. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria had this to say about it:
"Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy,...
Netflix has been dipping its toes into live events in recent months, mostly with comedy specials. This, however, marks the streamer's first major foray into the world of live sports. It just so happens to be with the king of all American sports leagues. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria had this to say about it:
"Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Since the writers strike, streamers have been trying to figure out an acceptable new model with which to pay creators. According to a new report, Apple has quietly come forward with what it believes could be the answer.
Bloomberg reported Monday that Apple has met with talent representatives to propose a new compensation model that would pay creators based on a show or movie’s performance, no longer paying a premium up front to buy out an individual’s backend earnings.
Bloomberg obtained a memo that suggests creators would get bonuses based on three criteria: (1) how many people sign up for Apple TV+ to watch your program, (2) the amount of time people spend watching it, and (3) how much your program costs relative to how many people watch it. The creatives behind three best-performing shows could make as much as $10.5 million for a single season of television.
Apple’s plan however isn’t final,...
Bloomberg reported Monday that Apple has met with talent representatives to propose a new compensation model that would pay creators based on a show or movie’s performance, no longer paying a premium up front to buy out an individual’s backend earnings.
Bloomberg obtained a memo that suggests creators would get bonuses based on three criteria: (1) how many people sign up for Apple TV+ to watch your program, (2) the amount of time people spend watching it, and (3) how much your program costs relative to how many people watch it. The creatives behind three best-performing shows could make as much as $10.5 million for a single season of television.
Apple’s plan however isn’t final,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster and Pablo Schreiber will join the previously announced Alan Ritchson in the action thriller “Motor City.”
Potsy Ponciroli will direct the picture. Production begins July 10 in New Jersey and AlUla, Saudi Arabia as part of Stampede Ventures’ 10-picture slate deal with Film AlUla.
Greg Silverman and Jon Berg will produce for Stampede Ventures, alongside Rohini Singh, Paramdeep Singh and Manmeet Singh of Astro Lion Pictures, and Cliff Roberts and Chad St. John, who also penned the script. Mike Tadross Jr. and Eric Hedayat will executive produce.
Black Bear represents international rights with WME Independent co-representing domestic rights with Stampede, and Sacker Entertainment Law overseeing production legal.
“Motor City” follows John Miller (Ritchson), a Detroit auto-worker whose life and girlfriend (Woodley) are taken away from him when he’s framed by a local gangster (Foster) and sent to prison. On his release, Miller unleashes a maelstrom of...
Potsy Ponciroli will direct the picture. Production begins July 10 in New Jersey and AlUla, Saudi Arabia as part of Stampede Ventures’ 10-picture slate deal with Film AlUla.
Greg Silverman and Jon Berg will produce for Stampede Ventures, alongside Rohini Singh, Paramdeep Singh and Manmeet Singh of Astro Lion Pictures, and Cliff Roberts and Chad St. John, who also penned the script. Mike Tadross Jr. and Eric Hedayat will executive produce.
Black Bear represents international rights with WME Independent co-representing domestic rights with Stampede, and Sacker Entertainment Law overseeing production legal.
“Motor City” follows John Miller (Ritchson), a Detroit auto-worker whose life and girlfriend (Woodley) are taken away from him when he’s framed by a local gangster (Foster) and sent to prison. On his release, Miller unleashes a maelstrom of...
- 5/10/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Admittedly, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson isn’t the easiest person to work with: several reports suggest that he and Ryan Reynolds got into an on-set fight during the filming of Red Notice and had problems working together. But nothing is what it seems with all the speculations and drama, so we decided to learn more about this conflict, its origins, and its implication — specifically, for Red Notice 2.
What Happened Between Reynolds and The Rock?
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Dwayne Johnsons, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot were filming Red Notice. The Covid-related restrictions understandably made the principal photography hard already, but The Rock added fuel to the flame of everyone’s frustration: reportedly, he was consistently hours late to the set.
According to The Wrap, one time, Johnson arrived 5 hours late — and Ryan Reynolds stood up to him, demanding the former respect everyone’s schedule. There was a...
What Happened Between Reynolds and The Rock?
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Dwayne Johnsons, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot were filming Red Notice. The Covid-related restrictions understandably made the principal photography hard already, but The Rock added fuel to the flame of everyone’s frustration: reportedly, he was consistently hours late to the set.
According to The Wrap, one time, Johnson arrived 5 hours late — and Ryan Reynolds stood up to him, demanding the former respect everyone’s schedule. There was a...
- 5/6/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Celebrity quarrels and feuds are not uncommon, and the public will always be actively following the behind-the-scenes drama of red carpets and Hollywood movie sets. Naturally, we could go on a rant here about the unethicality of prying into aspects of people's private lives that they would rather keep private, but let's face it, we love bread and circuses, especially when the reasons for the feuds turn out to be absolutely ridiculous.
Unfortunately, the media also knows very well that the public loves bread and circuses, and therefore quality journalism often turns into a search for scandalous infodumps that may turn out to be untrue.
In this context, it is interesting to analyze the case of the alleged clash between Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Ryan Gosl... Reynolds, of course, we meant Reynolds. Not too long ago, TheWrap published an intriguing article about possible issues with a new movie being...
Unfortunately, the media also knows very well that the public loves bread and circuses, and therefore quality journalism often turns into a search for scandalous infodumps that may turn out to be untrue.
In this context, it is interesting to analyze the case of the alleged clash between Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Ryan Gosl... Reynolds, of course, we meant Reynolds. Not too long ago, TheWrap published an intriguing article about possible issues with a new movie being...
- 5/6/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Dwayne Johnson has officially begun his transformation into two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr for the upcoming film The Smashing Machine. Johnson posted a video to his Instagram announcing how he has been working hard at the Mma training camp for his role. The film is written and directed by Uncut Gems fame Benny Safdie in a solo venture for A24. Besides his own fans, UFC pros have also come up with encouraging comments under his training video.
Dwayne Johnson begins training for his role as Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine | Black Adam (Warner Bros.)
Kerr was popular among the fans during the no-holds barred era of UFC, and he won several titles besides the UFC championship. Kerr was the winner of the World Vale Tudo Championship, Pride Fc Heavyweight Championship, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Championship, and 1994 National Freestyle Championship.
Dwayne Johnson’s Training For New Role Gets Positive Comments...
Dwayne Johnson begins training for his role as Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine | Black Adam (Warner Bros.)
Kerr was popular among the fans during the no-holds barred era of UFC, and he won several titles besides the UFC championship. Kerr was the winner of the World Vale Tudo Championship, Pride Fc Heavyweight Championship, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Championship, and 1994 National Freestyle Championship.
Dwayne Johnson’s Training For New Role Gets Positive Comments...
- 5/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Studio 100 Intl., in collaboration with Germany’s Caligari Film and Studio Isar Animation, and Spain’s 3 Doubles Producciones, is to produce action-comedy CGI movie “Dougie Dolittle.”
Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.
“Dougie Dolittle” tells the story of a teenager with an animal phobia, who discovers an astonishing ability after a chance encounter with Polly, a long-lost family parrot. Dougie realizes he can communicate with animals, a gift that initially feels more like a curse.
Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.
The producers...
Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.
“Dougie Dolittle” tells the story of a teenager with an animal phobia, who discovers an astonishing ability after a chance encounter with Polly, a long-lost family parrot. Dougie realizes he can communicate with animals, a gift that initially feels more like a curse.
Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.
The producers...
- 5/6/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Red Notice ft Dwayne Johnson & Ryan Reynolds ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Red Notice is one of the biggest Netflix movies released in 2021. The action comedy heist thriller brought together three big Hollywood stars: Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the film received an amazing response from the viewers.
It has been three years since Red Notice was released, and many are waiting for an update on the sequel. The film has an interesting ending that teases us with the possibility of more. Fans also loved Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson’s camaraderie on screen. Even the script is almost ready. So what’s the issue? Well, there’s a disappointing update. Reynolds and Johnson are reportedly why the sequel was not yet happening.
Red Notice 2 Delay: Was There A Feud Between Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds?
Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson reportedly...
Red Notice is one of the biggest Netflix movies released in 2021. The action comedy heist thriller brought together three big Hollywood stars: Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the film received an amazing response from the viewers.
It has been three years since Red Notice was released, and many are waiting for an update on the sequel. The film has an interesting ending that teases us with the possibility of more. Fans also loved Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson’s camaraderie on screen. Even the script is almost ready. So what’s the issue? Well, there’s a disappointing update. Reynolds and Johnson are reportedly why the sequel was not yet happening.
Red Notice 2 Delay: Was There A Feud Between Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds?
Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson reportedly...
- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Dwayne Johnson donned barely-there briefs when he began his entertainment career in 1996 as a professional wrestler. Since then, the actor has taken his signature style beyond a bare chest and singlets. As Johnson broke into Hollywood in the early 2000s, he added fitted tee shirts, leather jackets, and unique suits to his wardrobe. Nearly 25 years, the 8-time WWE champion serves as a style icon for many men. See his hottest looks over the years here:
Actor Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian at the 2017 Annual Academy Awards | Dan MacMedan/Getty Images
After they began dating in 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian learned to complement each other’s looks on the red carpet. At the 2017 Academy Awards, the pair looked comfortable arm-in-arm. Johnson began wearing velvet suitcoats early in his career. This classy blue number fits him well.
Actor Dwayne Johnson at the Baywatch red carpet on May 30, 2017 | Anita Bugge/WireImage
Between Fast and the Furious films,...
Actor Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian at the 2017 Annual Academy Awards | Dan MacMedan/Getty Images
After they began dating in 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian learned to complement each other’s looks on the red carpet. At the 2017 Academy Awards, the pair looked comfortable arm-in-arm. Johnson began wearing velvet suitcoats early in his career. This classy blue number fits him well.
Actor Dwayne Johnson at the Baywatch red carpet on May 30, 2017 | Anita Bugge/WireImage
Between Fast and the Furious films,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What defines a Ryan Reynolds performance? Is it his wry comedic timing? The almost illegal amount of charisma he projects on screen? The three-piece suits? More than likely, it’s a combination of all of the above, a potent witch’s brew of Hollywood fairy dust that makes this Canadian actor and producer one of our most compelling movie stars. Whether he’s gushing about the genius of Betty White in a documentary tribute to her life, trading bodies with Ben Kingsley in Self/Less or leading a pack of neon-clad vigilantes in 6 Underground, what defines his brand of star power is that you want to see how he tackles every role.
Red Notice is no exception. As international art thief Nolan Booth, Reynolds is at it again, this time alongside Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot, arguably the only other two actors on the planet who are as compulsively watchable as he is.
Red Notice is no exception. As international art thief Nolan Booth, Reynolds is at it again, this time alongside Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot, arguably the only other two actors on the planet who are as compulsively watchable as he is.
- 5/3/2024
- by Anne Cohen
- Tudum - Netflix
Netflix and Dwayne Johnson movies have been a winning tag team in the past. But now, the streaming giant is looking to cut ties with one of the actor’s biggest box-office flops.
The changes in Netflix’s collection of Dwayne Johnson movies come at the same time he dodges questions about his reputation and professionalism. Johnson and Netflix have a history together, but it could be clouded by Johnson’s flailing reputation.
Dwayne Johnson (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Skyscraper’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Netflix revealed that it will drop Skyscraper from its catalog on May 31. The 2018 action thriller managed to find a second life on Netflix despite being a box-office disaster upon its release.
Skyscraper towered over the Netflix top 10 trending movies as far back as 2020. More recently, it landed back among the streamer’s most popular movies in early April 2024.
But that will...
The changes in Netflix’s collection of Dwayne Johnson movies come at the same time he dodges questions about his reputation and professionalism. Johnson and Netflix have a history together, but it could be clouded by Johnson’s flailing reputation.
Dwayne Johnson (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Skyscraper’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Netflix revealed that it will drop Skyscraper from its catalog on May 31. The 2018 action thriller managed to find a second life on Netflix despite being a box-office disaster upon its release.
Skyscraper towered over the Netflix top 10 trending movies as far back as 2020. More recently, it landed back among the streamer’s most popular movies in early April 2024.
But that will...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It was recently revealed in a bombshell report that Dwayne Johnson has been allegedly showcasing unprofessional behavior by being excessively late to film productions. The article from The Wrap has made claims that Johnson would show up as late as eight hours while filming his most recent project, the Christmas-themed Red One. This tardiness issue reportedly contributed to the budget as it spiraled to over $250 million. According to the insiders quoted in the report, this cost the production at least $50 million. “It was a f***ing disaster,” the insider said. “Dwayne truly doesn’t give a f***.” However, other sources say that Johnson was never more than an hour late to set and a spokesperson for Amazon MGM flat-out denied any issues.
This production was not an isolated incident, it seems. According to the report from The Wrap, Johnson exhibited more of this behavior on the Netflix action comedy, Red Notice.
This production was not an isolated incident, it seems. According to the report from The Wrap, Johnson exhibited more of this behavior on the Netflix action comedy, Red Notice.
- 5/1/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Dwayne Johnson recently wowed audiences with his heel turn at WrestleMania Xl, surprising everyone with his edgy tone and language leading up to the event. While Johnson is known to be a thorough professional, he goes by his own rules and does what he feels is right for him, whether it be WWE or films.
Dwayne Johnson’s recent heel turn was loved by WWE fans
The actor has a new Christmas-themed film titled Red One coming this November. The project billed as a franchise starter sees Johnson opposite Chris Evans. Johnson’s WWE heel turn seemed to transition in real life with a new report about his alleged laziness and unprofessionalism on the film, ballooning its budget. Following this, Johnson championed his supporters in a latest post on Instagram.
Dwayne Johnson Expresses Gratitude to His Supporters Amidst Damaging Allegations
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans will star in Amazon’s...
Dwayne Johnson’s recent heel turn was loved by WWE fans
The actor has a new Christmas-themed film titled Red One coming this November. The project billed as a franchise starter sees Johnson opposite Chris Evans. Johnson’s WWE heel turn seemed to transition in real life with a new report about his alleged laziness and unprofessionalism on the film, ballooning its budget. Following this, Johnson championed his supporters in a latest post on Instagram.
Dwayne Johnson Expresses Gratitude to His Supporters Amidst Damaging Allegations
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans will star in Amazon’s...
- 5/1/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Has Dwayne Johnson truly become the ‘Final Boss’ of not just the ring, but also in backstage professionalism? In WWE, where larger-than-life personas battle it out under the spotlight, it’s not uncommon to hear rumors of diva behavior swirl like a wrestler caught in a high-flying tornado.
The Rock, 51, has built an enviable reputation as a muscular, hard-working action-comedy movie star with a lot of box office pull for more than 20 years. Notwithstanding, a significant report that includes accusations about The Scorpion King star’s tardiness and his recent WWE work was just published.
Dwayne Johnson in a still from Hobbs and Shaw
Chris Legentil, the Executive Vice President for talent relations at WWE, has, out of the blue, stepped up to support Johnson, defending the celebrity and casting a favorable light on the circumstances.
WWE Exec Clears Dwayne Johnson’s Name Amid Diva Behavior Allegations
Reputation is everything...
The Rock, 51, has built an enviable reputation as a muscular, hard-working action-comedy movie star with a lot of box office pull for more than 20 years. Notwithstanding, a significant report that includes accusations about The Scorpion King star’s tardiness and his recent WWE work was just published.
Dwayne Johnson in a still from Hobbs and Shaw
Chris Legentil, the Executive Vice President for talent relations at WWE, has, out of the blue, stepped up to support Johnson, defending the celebrity and casting a favorable light on the circumstances.
WWE Exec Clears Dwayne Johnson’s Name Amid Diva Behavior Allegations
Reputation is everything...
- 5/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson is typically seen as an extremely hard-working dude who juggles a variety of projects ranging from movies, TV shows, the WWE, and even his own brand of tequila, but a new report alleges that the actor’s work ethic actually leaves something to be desired.
According to an extensive report by The Wrap, Dwayne Johnson suffers from “chronic lateness,” allegedly showing up to set as much as eight hours late. This behaviour reportedly contributed to the budget of Red One, his upcoming Christmas movie for Amazon MGM, spiralling over $250 million. Yikes.
Related John Cena says Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson feud came down to “alpha” egos
“The only thing Dwayne was consistent at was being chronically late,” said one insider. The report states that Johnson was late on average of seven to eight hours per day and even missed several entire days. According to the insiders quoted in the report,...
According to an extensive report by The Wrap, Dwayne Johnson suffers from “chronic lateness,” allegedly showing up to set as much as eight hours late. This behaviour reportedly contributed to the budget of Red One, his upcoming Christmas movie for Amazon MGM, spiralling over $250 million. Yikes.
Related John Cena says Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson feud came down to “alpha” egos
“The only thing Dwayne was consistent at was being chronically late,” said one insider. The report states that Johnson was late on average of seven to eight hours per day and even missed several entire days. According to the insiders quoted in the report,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson recently made his grand return to wrestling with the WWE, but the star might be taking his "heel" persona a little too far these days.
There's absolutely nothing unusual in Hollywood when it comes to the delicate art of managing high-profile egos -- just ask Vin Diesel, who knows all too well from his days bumping heads with his famous co-star during the "Fast and Furious" saga -- but things seem to have escalated to a whole new level on the set of Amazon Studios' upcoming Christmas film "Red One." That's the latest scuttlebutt according to extensive reporting by Umberto Gonzalez of The Wrap, who paints an alarming picture of habitual lateness, deeply unprofessional behavior, and producing inexperience in several crucial roles. All of these factors seem to have come together to turn what was initially envisioned as a straight-to-streaming original and a potential franchise starter...
There's absolutely nothing unusual in Hollywood when it comes to the delicate art of managing high-profile egos -- just ask Vin Diesel, who knows all too well from his days bumping heads with his famous co-star during the "Fast and Furious" saga -- but things seem to have escalated to a whole new level on the set of Amazon Studios' upcoming Christmas film "Red One." That's the latest scuttlebutt according to extensive reporting by Umberto Gonzalez of The Wrap, who paints an alarming picture of habitual lateness, deeply unprofessional behavior, and producing inexperience in several crucial roles. All of these factors seem to have come together to turn what was initially envisioned as a straight-to-streaming original and a potential franchise starter...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
In a damning and somewhat bizarre new report published by The Wrap, a string of allegations are made about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's supposed lack of professionalism on the set of Prime Video's Red One (we'll get to those).
However, the trade has also spoken to at least four insiders with knowledge of a 2022 meeting which saw Johnson and producer Dany Garcia meet with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. The conversation was about bringing Henry Cavill back as Superman in Black Adam...and Seven Bucks Productions running DC in place of the DC Films boss Walter Hamada.
An individual close to Seven Bucks claims the meeting was only about Black Adam and meant to serve as a general introduction to Zaslav. Either way, Johnson and Seven Bucks were ousted from the Dceu when James Gunn and Peter Safran took charge of DC Studios.
Cavill is also said to have...
However, the trade has also spoken to at least four insiders with knowledge of a 2022 meeting which saw Johnson and producer Dany Garcia meet with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. The conversation was about bringing Henry Cavill back as Superman in Black Adam...and Seven Bucks Productions running DC in place of the DC Films boss Walter Hamada.
An individual close to Seven Bucks claims the meeting was only about Black Adam and meant to serve as a general introduction to Zaslav. Either way, Johnson and Seven Bucks were ousted from the Dceu when James Gunn and Peter Safran took charge of DC Studios.
Cavill is also said to have...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Netflix is pivoting to lower-budget filmmaking projects, moving away from the high-octane big-budget action flicks, the New York Times reports. That would be a piece of great news for filmmakers as it opens up more opportunities to screen your next project on the Netflix platform.
Netflix and independent filmmaker Enough with the mega-budget projects
The story begins with Mark Wahlberg. According to Bi in 2020, Netflix paid Wahlberg a whopping $30 million to star in “Spenser Confidential,” which clocks in at 24 on the highest-paid film roles of all time. Critics panned the action thriller, an adaptation of Robert P. Barker’s 2013 novel “Wonderland.” It scored a dismal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes despite the hefty investment. That caused some turbulence in the screening giant, in which Netflix’s previous film chief, Scott Stuber, left the company in January following clashes with bosses over what kinds of films to produce. Before Stuber’s exit, Netflix...
Netflix and independent filmmaker Enough with the mega-budget projects
The story begins with Mark Wahlberg. According to Bi in 2020, Netflix paid Wahlberg a whopping $30 million to star in “Spenser Confidential,” which clocks in at 24 on the highest-paid film roles of all time. Critics panned the action thriller, an adaptation of Robert P. Barker’s 2013 novel “Wonderland.” It scored a dismal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes despite the hefty investment. That caused some turbulence in the screening giant, in which Netflix’s previous film chief, Scott Stuber, left the company in January following clashes with bosses over what kinds of films to produce. Before Stuber’s exit, Netflix...
- 4/28/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
A fundraiser launched Thursday for the crew member who remains hospitalized after the accident on set of the Amazon MGM Studios film “The Pickup” says the crew member is in the ICU with “extensive bodily injuries.”
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean Fisher identifies the injured crew member as Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who has worked in the industry for the past 26 years. His credits include “The Walking Dead,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Red Notice.” At this writing, the campaign has raised over $30,000 of its $100,000 goal.
The posting detailed Haven’s injuries as including “broken ribs, multiple fractures in his neck and back, a shattered scapula, punctured lung, and a skull fracture which will require facial reconstructive surgery.” Initial reports in the AP described some of the injuries to other crew members as being limited to bruises and broken bones.
“We are so grateful and blessed that our beloved friend is still alive,...
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean Fisher identifies the injured crew member as Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who has worked in the industry for the past 26 years. His credits include “The Walking Dead,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Red Notice.” At this writing, the campaign has raised over $30,000 of its $100,000 goal.
The posting detailed Haven’s injuries as including “broken ribs, multiple fractures in his neck and back, a shattered scapula, punctured lung, and a skull fracture which will require facial reconstructive surgery.” Initial reports in the AP described some of the injuries to other crew members as being limited to bruises and broken bones.
“We are so grateful and blessed that our beloved friend is still alive,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
I never liked Tom Ripley but I keep meeting him.
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
- 4/19/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
As Netflix’s new film chief, Dan Lin’s mandate is to focus on quality — and quantity.
Netflix’s co-ceo Ted Sarandos shed light on Lin’s strategy as the producer takes over film duties from Scott Stuber, who announced in January he was leaving the streamer.
“There is no appetite to make fewer films, but there is an unlimited appetite to make better films, always,” Sarandos said during the company’s Q1 earnings call. “Even though we have made, and we are making, great films. We want to make them better, of course.”
He was responding to a recent New York Times article, which reported that Lin aims to “improve the quality of the movies and produce a wider spectrum of films — at different budget levels — the better to appeal to the varied interests of Netflix’s 260 million subscribers.”
Though Sarandos mostly echoed those sentiments, he made a point...
Netflix’s co-ceo Ted Sarandos shed light on Lin’s strategy as the producer takes over film duties from Scott Stuber, who announced in January he was leaving the streamer.
“There is no appetite to make fewer films, but there is an unlimited appetite to make better films, always,” Sarandos said during the company’s Q1 earnings call. “Even though we have made, and we are making, great films. We want to make them better, of course.”
He was responding to a recent New York Times article, which reported that Lin aims to “improve the quality of the movies and produce a wider spectrum of films — at different budget levels — the better to appeal to the varied interests of Netflix’s 260 million subscribers.”
Though Sarandos mostly echoed those sentiments, he made a point...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Following his loss at WrestleMania Xl, Roman Reigns has reportedly taken a hiatus from the wrestling realm, and it seems that the former Universal Champion is now taking a step toward the silver screen glory. While he’s no stranger to making an impact on film, Reigns seems poised to make an even bigger splash with an undisclosed role in the upcoming film Good Fortune.
Roman Reigns
He is set to join a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. While fans have had a glimpse at his potential character, the specifics of his role remain shrouded in mystery. Given his transformation into possibly the most significant heel of the modern era, one can assume how this impacts both his character and his potential in the film industry.
And that seems drastically different from his well-known cousin in the industry, Dwayne Johnson, who smoothly transitioned from WWE...
Roman Reigns
He is set to join a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. While fans have had a glimpse at his potential character, the specifics of his role remain shrouded in mystery. Given his transformation into possibly the most significant heel of the modern era, one can assume how this impacts both his character and his potential in the film industry.
And that seems drastically different from his well-known cousin in the industry, Dwayne Johnson, who smoothly transitioned from WWE...
- 4/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Netflix has made a strategic change following the end of the tenure of Scott Stuber as Netflix film chief, with Dan Lin taking over to alter the scenario in the film department. The very idea of it means a lot to filmmakers and stars for Netflix originals.
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel
Millie Bobby Brown, who claimed global fandom with Netflix original show, Stranger Things has appeared in several other projects for the studio. But under Lin’s new tenure, the actor gets the short end of the stick. The strategic change in the studio means a lot of different things, especially in content production and cinematic adaptation.
Dan Lin Vows To Make Netflix Different
Dan Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
With Dan Lin as the next film chief, the studio is set to witness quite a change in the film department, including strategies and production. A report from The New...
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel
Millie Bobby Brown, who claimed global fandom with Netflix original show, Stranger Things has appeared in several other projects for the studio. But under Lin’s new tenure, the actor gets the short end of the stick. The strategic change in the studio means a lot of different things, especially in content production and cinematic adaptation.
Dan Lin Vows To Make Netflix Different
Dan Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
With Dan Lin as the next film chief, the studio is set to witness quite a change in the film department, including strategies and production. A report from The New...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Under Netflix’s new head of film, auteur-driven projects are said to be very much out of favour: Kathryn Bigelow’s Aurora included.
Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered a report which suggested that Dan Lin, the new head of Netflix’s film division, would be looking to scale back the company’s commitment to high-budget films. Expensive movies like The Gray Man, Red Notice or Rebel Moon would be a thing of the past and the film division would instead focus its resources on mid-budget projects.
So far though, the only projects about that aren’t getting a green light seem to be the ones being led by auteur filmmakers.
David Lynch revealed last week that Netflix had rejected his pitch for a feature-length animation while it has emerged today that Aurora – a Kathryn Bigelow project that has been in the works for a while at Netflix...
Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered a report which suggested that Dan Lin, the new head of Netflix’s film division, would be looking to scale back the company’s commitment to high-budget films. Expensive movies like The Gray Man, Red Notice or Rebel Moon would be a thing of the past and the film division would instead focus its resources on mid-budget projects.
So far though, the only projects about that aren’t getting a green light seem to be the ones being led by auteur filmmakers.
David Lynch revealed last week that Netflix had rejected his pitch for a feature-length animation while it has emerged today that Aurora – a Kathryn Bigelow project that has been in the works for a while at Netflix...
- 4/16/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Being the current representative of the Hollywood action hero community, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has always stayed an arm’s length away from the villainous WWE persona that gave him his first taste of recognition and fame. But after a lengthy sabbatical and a worse-for-wear stretch in Hollywood, his eventual return to the ring was perhaps inevitable, and as such, one of the lesser brow-raising points of his career.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss [Credit: WWE]What did however seduce an already fascinated audience was the former People’s Champion’s resurrection as a heel, his readiness to brutality, and the sheer perverse enjoyment that he has (seemingly) derived from it. The Rock’s new persona, if not anything else, only proves how severely Hollywood messed up by exiling his evil façade in favor of a generic burly everyman hero obsessed with one-man rescue missions through tsunamis and earthquakes.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss [Credit: WWE]What did however seduce an already fascinated audience was the former People’s Champion’s resurrection as a heel, his readiness to brutality, and the sheer perverse enjoyment that he has (seemingly) derived from it. The Rock’s new persona, if not anything else, only proves how severely Hollywood messed up by exiling his evil façade in favor of a generic burly everyman hero obsessed with one-man rescue missions through tsunamis and earthquakes.
- 4/12/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson, who has lived the American dream with a successful wrestling career followed by becoming a top movie star, faced many controversies during his earlier years. During his notorious attitude era in WWE, he made remarks that are now considered problematic, including some comments that have been labeled transphobic, racist, and even misogynistic.
The Rock, source: WWE
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. With that said, two other WWE stars would also have gotten canceled due to how they trolled Dwarfism.
Two WWE Stars Would Be Cancelled Today For Making Fun of Dwarfism In The Past Little People’s Court, source: WWE
As revealed by a video on Instagram featuring Shawn Michaels and Triple H as part of an old D-Generation X segment,...
The Rock, source: WWE
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. With that said, two other WWE stars would also have gotten canceled due to how they trolled Dwarfism.
Two WWE Stars Would Be Cancelled Today For Making Fun of Dwarfism In The Past Little People’s Court, source: WWE
As revealed by a video on Instagram featuring Shawn Michaels and Triple H as part of an old D-Generation X segment,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson made a monumental return to WWE at WrestleMania 40, captivating fans worldwide and evoking the nostalgia of WWE’s attitude era. Despite his electrifying performance, which included memorable moments like confronting a WWE referee during Night 1’s tag match, opinions have been divided.
A still from Fast X
While some hail it as an iconic ‘Final Boss’ moment, others have criticized his actions. Amidst this discourse, the Jumanji star has recently weighed in on cancel culture, as he expressed discontent with the prevailing trend, asserting that it strips individuals of their authenticity.
Dwayne Johnson’s Candid Reflection on Cancel Culture
In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Dwayne Johnson offered his candid opinion on the prevalent cancel culture in today’s society. When asked about what he considers important regardless of its popularity or societal approval, the actor emphasized the importance of authenticity.
WrestleMania 40
The WWE...
A still from Fast X
While some hail it as an iconic ‘Final Boss’ moment, others have criticized his actions. Amidst this discourse, the Jumanji star has recently weighed in on cancel culture, as he expressed discontent with the prevailing trend, asserting that it strips individuals of their authenticity.
Dwayne Johnson’s Candid Reflection on Cancel Culture
In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Dwayne Johnson offered his candid opinion on the prevalent cancel culture in today’s society. When asked about what he considers important regardless of its popularity or societal approval, the actor emphasized the importance of authenticity.
WrestleMania 40
The WWE...
- 4/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
WrestleMania 40 is done and dusted, with Cody Rhodes finally finishing his story and capturing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship by defeating Roman Reigns and the Bloodline at the event. The following episode of Monday Night Raw marked the start of Rhodes’ era as champion, but Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, was once again there to steal the spotlight.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
The Rock appeared on Monday Night Raw, where he shared a moment with Rhodes before announcing his hiatus from the WWE. However, the Great One did leave with a promise that foreshadows the start of another exciting storyline. Nonetheless, fans are convinced that Dwayne Johnson will be away from the WWE for a while.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Bows Out on Monday Night Raw After WrestleMania Run
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the WWE in early 2024 and was quickly included in the picture for the main...
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
The Rock appeared on Monday Night Raw, where he shared a moment with Rhodes before announcing his hiatus from the WWE. However, the Great One did leave with a promise that foreshadows the start of another exciting storyline. Nonetheless, fans are convinced that Dwayne Johnson will be away from the WWE for a while.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Bows Out on Monday Night Raw After WrestleMania Run
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the WWE in early 2024 and was quickly included in the picture for the main...
- 4/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Dan Lin has only been in the new Netflix film chief role for a little over a week, but he’s already making his mark.
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
As Dwayne Johnson continues his acting career amid the Black Adam sequel cancellation from James Gunn’s schedule and tries to re-establish himself in WWE, the actor reveals one of his biggest regrets. Following his previous frustration over changes in plans for Black Adam 2, Johnson stunned fans as he opened up about regretting his 2020 endorsement of Joe Biden.
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
While fans expected Dwayne Johnson to feel disappointed some more, after James Gunn shelved the Black Adam sequel, the actor shocked netizens as he expressed some regret about endorsing Joe Biden. Claiming that he won’t repeat the same mistake this year, for any candidate, Johnson shared his decision via Fox News.
Dwayne Johnson Seemingly Regrets Endorsing Joe Biden
Following the release of Black Adam in October 2022, Dwayne Johnson was excited to continue his work on the DC project, after his film garnered overall positive reviews. But unfortunately,...
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
While fans expected Dwayne Johnson to feel disappointed some more, after James Gunn shelved the Black Adam sequel, the actor shocked netizens as he expressed some regret about endorsing Joe Biden. Claiming that he won’t repeat the same mistake this year, for any candidate, Johnson shared his decision via Fox News.
Dwayne Johnson Seemingly Regrets Endorsing Joe Biden
Following the release of Black Adam in October 2022, Dwayne Johnson was excited to continue his work on the DC project, after his film garnered overall positive reviews. But unfortunately,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Anyone who fell into a boredom-induced coma watching “Black Adam” and woke up on March 15, 2024 would have been in for a shock when they turned on “WWE Friday Night Smackdown.” Dwayne Johnson, dressed in one of the ridiculous Versace shirts that have become his wrestling trademark, opened the show with a raunchy musical number. Accompanied by a two-piece blues band, he launched into a melodic diatribe about everything from ungrateful fans who don’t appreciate him enough to his belief that his latest wrestling rival Cody Rhodes was the result of an unplanned pregnancy — the crowd roared as he hit the line “drugs and cheap condoms are a bad combination!” with a bluesy wail.
The scene was just one of many batshit crazy moments from Johnson’s recent return to wrestling, which has resulted in some of the best creative work of his entire career. After joining the board of...
The scene was just one of many batshit crazy moments from Johnson’s recent return to wrestling, which has resulted in some of the best creative work of his entire career. After joining the board of...
- 4/5/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Dwayne Johnson has enjoyed a successful movie career since becoming famous in the WWE as The Rock. The star has played leading roles in projects like Baywatch, Moana, Jumanji: The Next Level, Jungle Cruise, and the Fast & Furious franchise.
He made his debut in DC’s superhero universe as the anti-hero Black Adam in 2022. The action film also marked the last time fans saw Henry Cavill’s Superman, thanks to his tiny cameo. 2022’s Black Adam also had fans discussing who would win in the fight between Superman and Teth-Adam. However, Dwayne Johnson’s take on the topic surprised many. It depicted that the Hollywood actor was surprisingly well-versed in DC’s comic books.
Screenshot from Black Adam – Official Trailer 1 | Warner Bros. Pictures – YouTube
Dwayne Johnson explains why Black Adam could beat Superman
Since becoming an actor, Dwayne Johnson has accepted many memorable roles and turned down a few others.
He made his debut in DC’s superhero universe as the anti-hero Black Adam in 2022. The action film also marked the last time fans saw Henry Cavill’s Superman, thanks to his tiny cameo. 2022’s Black Adam also had fans discussing who would win in the fight between Superman and Teth-Adam. However, Dwayne Johnson’s take on the topic surprised many. It depicted that the Hollywood actor was surprisingly well-versed in DC’s comic books.
Screenshot from Black Adam – Official Trailer 1 | Warner Bros. Pictures – YouTube
Dwayne Johnson explains why Black Adam could beat Superman
Since becoming an actor, Dwayne Johnson has accepted many memorable roles and turned down a few others.
- 4/5/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
When looking for a heist movie, there is no need to go further than Netflix's diverse collection.
But what if you're not a fan of heist movies?
Whether you want an action-packed thriller, crime-comedy, a romantic twist, or you can't even stand the thought of a heist movie, Netflix has one for you.
From ancient artifacts to cash, to coins, to a drug lord's loot, no matter what the end prize, if it is valuable, you can bet a heist movie has been made about it.
The frustration of movie after movie featuring people doing anything to get their hands on what they covet is real. We feel you. But we're here to tell you that even if you fall in that category, these recommendations will have you rethinking your opinion.
With more significant risk comes bigger rewards, and when people are willing to risk their lives for what they want,...
But what if you're not a fan of heist movies?
Whether you want an action-packed thriller, crime-comedy, a romantic twist, or you can't even stand the thought of a heist movie, Netflix has one for you.
From ancient artifacts to cash, to coins, to a drug lord's loot, no matter what the end prize, if it is valuable, you can bet a heist movie has been made about it.
The frustration of movie after movie featuring people doing anything to get their hands on what they covet is real. We feel you. But we're here to tell you that even if you fall in that category, these recommendations will have you rethinking your opinion.
With more significant risk comes bigger rewards, and when people are willing to risk their lives for what they want,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
It’s been one of Hollywood’s most sought-after invitations.
For the past few years, a who’s who of directors, cinematographers, studio execs and exhibitors have been quietly ushered into an unmarked room at the famed Glen Glenn Sound facility in Los Angeles. They’ve made the trek to get a peek at new projection technology that has been in the works for years at Barco, the Belgian tech firm known for its high-end cinema exhibition systems.
Industry insiders are abuzz at the promise that Barco’s lat- est innovation could radically upgrade the picture quality of films shown at the average multiplex. After years of development, Barco is ready to make a big splash at CinemaCon by showing off its new Hdr by Barco laser projection system using remastered footage from Hollywood movies. Hdr stands for “high dynamic range,” which expands the color contrast of visual imagery.
With a few exceptions,...
For the past few years, a who’s who of directors, cinematographers, studio execs and exhibitors have been quietly ushered into an unmarked room at the famed Glen Glenn Sound facility in Los Angeles. They’ve made the trek to get a peek at new projection technology that has been in the works for years at Barco, the Belgian tech firm known for its high-end cinema exhibition systems.
Industry insiders are abuzz at the promise that Barco’s lat- est innovation could radically upgrade the picture quality of films shown at the average multiplex. After years of development, Barco is ready to make a big splash at CinemaCon by showing off its new Hdr by Barco laser projection system using remastered footage from Hollywood movies. Hdr stands for “high dynamic range,” which expands the color contrast of visual imagery.
With a few exceptions,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson comes from a family that is deeply entrenched in the history of pro wrestling. His grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a Samoan wrestler of great renown, while his father Rocky Johnson was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. However, that is not all when it comes to Johnson’s heroic wrestling lineage, as his grandmother, the wife of Peter Maivia had a pretty storied career of her own!
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
- 4/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson has cemented a strong legacy in Hollywood, after transitioning from his humble beginnings as a professional wrestler. He has been engaged in several blockbuster franchises, like Fast & Furious, Jumanji, and Black Adam.
However, unlike his Jumanji franchise, his other successful projects like the Journey franchise were unable to expand into sequels. After delivering two successful movies, the third installment appears to be taking too long to become real.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
President of his company (Seven Bucks Productions), Hiram Garcia, dived into the reason why the threequel to the popular franchise is taking too much time.
Why Dwayne Johnson’s Journey 2 Sequel is Not Happening?
In an interview with Collider, his producing partner, Hiram Garcia reflected on why the anticipated Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon, is still not out.
Suggested“He runs like 6 o’clock”: Dwayne Johnson Defended His Running Style...
However, unlike his Jumanji franchise, his other successful projects like the Journey franchise were unable to expand into sequels. After delivering two successful movies, the third installment appears to be taking too long to become real.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
President of his company (Seven Bucks Productions), Hiram Garcia, dived into the reason why the threequel to the popular franchise is taking too much time.
Why Dwayne Johnson’s Journey 2 Sequel is Not Happening?
In an interview with Collider, his producing partner, Hiram Garcia reflected on why the anticipated Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon, is still not out.
Suggested“He runs like 6 o’clock”: Dwayne Johnson Defended His Running Style...
- 3/30/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson’s career is no doubt one of the most successful ones in Hollywood, but over the recent years, fans saw a dip in his star power after a couple of his projects did not live up to expectations. Take Black Adam and Jungle Cruise, for example. Both huge franchises ended up bombing at the box office.
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
With all the wealth that The Rock has earned from his career as a professional wrestler and movie star, this profit loss may not be as damaging to the actor as his battle with mental health issues.
Dwayne Johnson On His Fight Against Depression
In a candid interview with Express, actor Dwayne Johnson opened up about his struggle with depression and his mother’s s**cide attempt.
“I reached a point where I didn’t want to do a thing or go anywhere. I was crying constantly.
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
With all the wealth that The Rock has earned from his career as a professional wrestler and movie star, this profit loss may not be as damaging to the actor as his battle with mental health issues.
Dwayne Johnson On His Fight Against Depression
In a candid interview with Express, actor Dwayne Johnson opened up about his struggle with depression and his mother’s s**cide attempt.
“I reached a point where I didn’t want to do a thing or go anywhere. I was crying constantly.
- 3/23/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Hollywood faces a significant imbalance when it comes to its stars. There are some actors like Adam Sandler who can’t separate the profession from real life and cast his friends and family as characters in movies. Then, there are others who vanish into a role for years, portraying their commitment to the art.
Actors like Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler often portray characters close to their real-life persona
While bringing their real-life persona into a character is not necessarily a bad thing, there are actors whom the audiences love for it and some whom they hate for the same. Here’s a look at actors who often portray characters close to their public image.
Michael Cera Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Michael Cera started his career as a child actor and got his breakthrough role as George-Michael Bluth in Arrested Development. Cera...
Actors like Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler often portray characters close to their real-life persona
While bringing their real-life persona into a character is not necessarily a bad thing, there are actors whom the audiences love for it and some whom they hate for the same. Here’s a look at actors who often portray characters close to their public image.
Michael Cera Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Michael Cera started his career as a child actor and got his breakthrough role as George-Michael Bluth in Arrested Development. Cera...
- 3/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Wrestling Star Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Made His Feature Film Debut With The Film The Mummy Returns In 2001. (Photo Credit –Instagram)
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? Possibly another major hit. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is among the most globally loved and acclaimed movie stars. Known for his blockbuster box-office success and charming personality, Johnson is a true-blue movie star who might be onto a career-defining role with his next movie, The Smashing Machine, a biopic on the Mma Legend Mark Kerr.
It has been quite a busy year for the Hobbs and Shaw stars. He was starting the year with a monumental return to his origin as a wrestler in the WWE Ring. Johnson returned for his first professional wrestling match after 11 years away from the ring. Wrestling fans around the world have rejoiced because The Rock’s return brought a significant boost to the viewership.
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? Possibly another major hit. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is among the most globally loved and acclaimed movie stars. Known for his blockbuster box-office success and charming personality, Johnson is a true-blue movie star who might be onto a career-defining role with his next movie, The Smashing Machine, a biopic on the Mma Legend Mark Kerr.
It has been quite a busy year for the Hobbs and Shaw stars. He was starting the year with a monumental return to his origin as a wrestler in the WWE Ring. Johnson returned for his first professional wrestling match after 11 years away from the ring. Wrestling fans around the world have rejoiced because The Rock’s return brought a significant boost to the viewership.
- 3/16/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Dwayne Johnson is one of the most well-known and respected actors in Hollywood. However, criticism eventually seems to find even the most successful people. One of the most frequently brought up problem many have with the former wrestler, is the lack of diversity in the roles that he plays.
Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in a still from Red Notice
Many have mentioned how they do not like that he plays the same kind of character in every project that he is a part of. The conversation around this matter seems to have found quite a lot of footing among fans and haters alike.
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However, it would seem that a similar sentiment is being shared about one of Johnson’s co-stars. Many have begun to talk about how Ryan Reynolds, who starred in Red Notice,...
Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in a still from Red Notice
Many have mentioned how they do not like that he plays the same kind of character in every project that he is a part of. The conversation around this matter seems to have found quite a lot of footing among fans and haters alike.
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However, it would seem that a similar sentiment is being shared about one of Johnson’s co-stars. Many have begun to talk about how Ryan Reynolds, who starred in Red Notice,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Veteran director Zack Snyder had a not-so-great 2023 due to the almost hilarious failure of his magnum opus Rebel Moon: Part One. With the director working on the movie for almost a decade, it all came down to Netflix views and the total runtime of the film.
Well, in a recent interview, Snyder tried to defend his movie by using math. Calculating the views and multiplying that with the average movie ticket, Zack Snyder claims that Rebel Moon: Part One earned more than Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Barbie!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder Tried To Defend Rebel Moon Using Math!
Math has always been a controversial approach to solving anything non-scientific. Talking about how Zack Snyder calculated Rebel Moon’s earnings if the movie were released in theaters instead of Netflix, the director thought he made sense, but he actually didn’t.
Well, in a recent interview, Snyder tried to defend his movie by using math. Calculating the views and multiplying that with the average movie ticket, Zack Snyder claims that Rebel Moon: Part One earned more than Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Barbie!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder Tried To Defend Rebel Moon Using Math!
Math has always been a controversial approach to solving anything non-scientific. Talking about how Zack Snyder calculated Rebel Moon’s earnings if the movie were released in theaters instead of Netflix, the director thought he made sense, but he actually didn’t.
- 3/8/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The 2008’s Journey To The Center Of The Earth, based on the novel by Jules Verne, starring Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson has been a classic film, that earned repeated viewership. As the movie turned into a solid hit, the studio thus decided to capitalize on the film’s success and came up with a sequel starring Dwayne Johnson, who replaced Fraser.
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was yet again adapted from Jules Verne’s novel and became an even bigger hit than the original. Garnering praise due to Dwayne Johnson’s appearance, the studio thus decided to turn Johnson into the franchise’s leading man. Following the success of the sequel, Journey 3 was soon confirmed, which was going to be filmed alongside Journey 4. However, according to recent reports, it has been revealed that the third installment has been stalled and canceled.
Dwayne Johnson’s...
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was yet again adapted from Jules Verne’s novel and became an even bigger hit than the original. Garnering praise due to Dwayne Johnson’s appearance, the studio thus decided to turn Johnson into the franchise’s leading man. Following the success of the sequel, Journey 3 was soon confirmed, which was going to be filmed alongside Journey 4. However, according to recent reports, it has been revealed that the third installment has been stalled and canceled.
Dwayne Johnson’s...
- 3/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In 2022, Dan Lin, the producer of “The Lego Movie” and “It,” was in negotiations to become head of DC Studios. It was a singular opportunity to reimagine the company behind Superman, Batman and other costumed heroes. But talks broke down. Among the reported reasons was that David Zaslav, the head of DC’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lin could not agree on a way to properly compensate him for leaving his production company Rideback for the new gig.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
- 3/1/2024
- by Brent Lang, Matt Donnelly and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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