In 1980s Poland, Tadeusz Baranowski’s comic books stood out by a mile, full of color, absurd humor, and odd characters. Now, director Wojtek Wawszczyk is referencing them in his hybrid CG/live-action animated feature Diplodocus, which screens in this year’s Annecy Presents sidebar at the iconic French festival.
“That’s how I started to draw – I was copying these comics! I discovered them as a 6-year-old. Without them, I wouldn’t be doing this,” he told Variety ahead of the film’s debut.
He first met Baranowski – who has a cameo in the film – as a student. Soon, a friendship was forged.
“I actually approached him back then, 20 years ago, and said I would like to bring his comics to the screen one day. Last December, I showed him and his wife Ania the almost-finished film. They told me the spirit of Baranowski is present in every frame.
“That’s how I started to draw – I was copying these comics! I discovered them as a 6-year-old. Without them, I wouldn’t be doing this,” he told Variety ahead of the film’s debut.
He first met Baranowski – who has a cameo in the film – as a student. Soon, a friendship was forged.
“I actually approached him back then, 20 years ago, and said I would like to bring his comics to the screen one day. Last December, I showed him and his wife Ania the almost-finished film. They told me the spirit of Baranowski is present in every frame.
- 6/7/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Forrest Gump, helmed by Robert Zemeckis, became an instant hit in 1994, even though Hollywood insiders had doubts about its chances of success. The endearing portrayal of Forrest by Tom Hanks will commemorate its 30th anniversary next month.
Imagine if you had the flu and had to endure the demanding schedule of a movie set. That’s precisely the grit Hanks displayed, once sharing an intimate behind-the-scenes anecdote about how he soldiered through iconic scenes with sickness. Despite struggling with flu, the acclaimed actor, 67, remained true to his enigmatic character & his admirable professional motto, “show up, and be on time”.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994) | Paramount Pictures
Interestingly, not everyone was charmed by Forrest Gump’s story, including Taylor Sheridan. The co-creator of Yellowstone communicated his unfiltered critique & expressed contempt for Paramount Pictures’ flick.
Forrest Gump: The Grueling Journey Behind Tom Hanks’ Oscar-Winning Performance
Tom Hanks is a household name in Tinseltown,...
Imagine if you had the flu and had to endure the demanding schedule of a movie set. That’s precisely the grit Hanks displayed, once sharing an intimate behind-the-scenes anecdote about how he soldiered through iconic scenes with sickness. Despite struggling with flu, the acclaimed actor, 67, remained true to his enigmatic character & his admirable professional motto, “show up, and be on time”.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994) | Paramount Pictures
Interestingly, not everyone was charmed by Forrest Gump’s story, including Taylor Sheridan. The co-creator of Yellowstone communicated his unfiltered critique & expressed contempt for Paramount Pictures’ flick.
Forrest Gump: The Grueling Journey Behind Tom Hanks’ Oscar-Winning Performance
Tom Hanks is a household name in Tinseltown,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Mahershala Ali, renowned for his Oscar-winning performances in Moonlight and Green Book, is in negotiations to join the upcoming Jurassic World movie. Ali would be starring alongside Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Who Will Be Behind the Camera Gareth Edwards, known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is reported to be directing this new addition to the franchise. Edwards’ recent work, The Creator, also added gravitas to his directorial portfolio. An All-Star Production Team The production team comprises industry heavyweights such as Steven Spielberg, who will executive produce through Amblin Entertainment, and producers Frank Marshall...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In the wake of the five-season animated series “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous,” Netflix’s sequel series “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” debuted its first season last month, and the streaming service has announced tonight that a second season is on the way very soon.
Netflix tweets, “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory has been renewed! Season 2 premieres this Fall.”
In the CG-animated series from Universal, DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment…
“Six years later, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.
“Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.”
Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley serve as Executive Producers and Showrunners,...
Netflix tweets, “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory has been renewed! Season 2 premieres this Fall.”
In the CG-animated series from Universal, DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment…
“Six years later, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.
“Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.”
Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley serve as Executive Producers and Showrunners,...
- 6/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Jan de Bont's "Twister" might be regarded nowadays as one of the most thrilling blockbusters of the 1990s, but when it hit theaters on May 10, 1996, the first, heavily-hyped summer tentpole out of the gate that year, it felt like a bit of a miss. Responses varied, mostly because you really needed to see the film on a massive screen in a theater outfitted with top-grade sound –- this way, the visual/aural sensation concocted by de Bont and the best of the best at Ilm and Skywalker Sound could blow you up, up and out of the cineplex, thus distracting you from the bland characters and preposterously thin plot. (Helen Hunt's character needs to face and survive an F5 tornado to exorcize her childhood demons.)
Actually, there's a world in which this is an awesomely preposterous plot, but "Twister" offers only mechanical blockbuster storytelling. The film –- from...
Actually, there's a world in which this is an awesomely preposterous plot, but "Twister" offers only mechanical blockbuster storytelling. The film –- from...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
A new season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is lurking.
Netflix announced Thursday that Season 2 of the animated series will launch this fall. The announcement was made as part of the streamer’s “Next on Netflix: Animation” campaign, which also included first look photos from the upcoming installment.
One of the images can be seen above, while the other is below. Here’s a synopsis for Season 2:
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.
Netflix announced Thursday that Season 2 of the animated series will launch this fall. The announcement was made as part of the streamer’s “Next on Netflix: Animation” campaign, which also included first look photos from the upcoming installment.
One of the images can be seen above, while the other is below. Here’s a synopsis for Season 2:
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.
- 6/6/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: James Rollins’ bestselling Sigma Force techno-thriller novels are getting the small screen treatment. A television adaptation of the book series is in development from Absentia creator Matt Cirulnick, Amazon MGM Studios, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions, Oakhurst Entertainment and Talaria Media.
Sigma Force is a globe-trotting thriller series centered around a top secret U.S. Government counter terrorist program. The division is made up of Special Forces operatives who leverage expert military and scientific training to handle global counterterrorism efforts and investigate scientific matters that could pose a threat to the United States.
Cirulnick is writing the adaptation and will serve as showrunner/executive producer alongside DiCaprio and Phillip Watson for Appian Way, Marina Grasic for Oakhurst, and Bobby Morgan for Talaria.
Launched in 2004 and published by Harper, the book series consists of 17 novels, all of which are New York Times bestsellers. The series’ 18thinstallment, Arkangel, is set to publish in August.
Sigma Force is a globe-trotting thriller series centered around a top secret U.S. Government counter terrorist program. The division is made up of Special Forces operatives who leverage expert military and scientific training to handle global counterterrorism efforts and investigate scientific matters that could pose a threat to the United States.
Cirulnick is writing the adaptation and will serve as showrunner/executive producer alongside DiCaprio and Phillip Watson for Appian Way, Marina Grasic for Oakhurst, and Bobby Morgan for Talaria.
Launched in 2004 and published by Harper, the book series consists of 17 novels, all of which are New York Times bestsellers. The series’ 18thinstallment, Arkangel, is set to publish in August.
- 6/6/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
With 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Steven Spielberg and George Lucas reimagined the pulp heroes of the 1930s and '40s and introduced the world to their version in the form of Indiana Jones. Their archeologist adventurer could handle himself in a fight (although he always managed to barely scrape by as opposed to dominating every brawl in which he found himself), was a romantic at heart, and seemed to be perpetually on the hunt for cool artifacts, a combination of character traits that I'm shocked was not blatantly ripped off more frequently by a film industry constantly scrambling to repeat successful formulas. Five years later, that particular formula found its way to Hong Kong when Jackie Chan co-wrote, directed, and starred in "Armour of God," an adventure flick that allowed him to put his own martial arts-infused spin on the concept.
Chan plays Jackie, also known as "Asian Hawk,...
Chan plays Jackie, also known as "Asian Hawk,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Almost 20 years later, and Will Smith is still happiest with his performance in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
The critically acclaimed 2006 film is based on the true story of an unhoused San Francisco-based single father who rises up in the ranks of a tech company, beginning with door-to-door sales. Smith recently said during an episode of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series that “The Pursuit of Happyness” is the “best movie” of his career.
“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,'” Smith said. “Right behind that is the first ‘Men In Black.’ The direction, cinematography, and music…”
Smith later reunited with “The Pursuit of Happyness” director Gabriele Muccino for drama “Seven Pounds.”
The actor, who won the Oscar for “King Richard,” added to “Hot Ones” that he also has some beloved franchise installments.
“I think among the most...
The critically acclaimed 2006 film is based on the true story of an unhoused San Francisco-based single father who rises up in the ranks of a tech company, beginning with door-to-door sales. Smith recently said during an episode of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series that “The Pursuit of Happyness” is the “best movie” of his career.
“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,'” Smith said. “Right behind that is the first ‘Men In Black.’ The direction, cinematography, and music…”
Smith later reunited with “The Pursuit of Happyness” director Gabriele Muccino for drama “Seven Pounds.”
The actor, who won the Oscar for “King Richard,” added to “Hot Ones” that he also has some beloved franchise installments.
“I think among the most...
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Imagine you’re seeing a poster for a movie. With 12 people sitting in a courtroom, you see that the movie is of a crime/thriller genre. However, as you get closer to the image, the faces of the 12 people turn into absolute horror. Well… that is exactly what happened with Amazon and Prime Video.
12 Angry Men (1957) | Orion-Nova Productions
With the posters of classic movies being displayed on the Ott streaming service, fans were in for a little surprise. Well, that surprise turned into a nightmare as the usage of AI has become increasingly frustrating for people who prefer originality a bit more.
Amazon Prime Video And 12 Angry Men Scared Away The Viewers!
If you saw the above image, you are now a part of the 12 Angry Men discussion. The 1957 film was an adaptation of a 1954 teleplay by the same name. Despite the movie being more than 50 years old,...
12 Angry Men (1957) | Orion-Nova Productions
With the posters of classic movies being displayed on the Ott streaming service, fans were in for a little surprise. Well, that surprise turned into a nightmare as the usage of AI has become increasingly frustrating for people who prefer originality a bit more.
Amazon Prime Video And 12 Angry Men Scared Away The Viewers!
If you saw the above image, you are now a part of the 12 Angry Men discussion. The 1957 film was an adaptation of a 1954 teleplay by the same name. Despite the movie being more than 50 years old,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
David Iacono is joining Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World movie.
Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.
Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.
Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.
Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...
Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.
Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.
Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.
Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...
- 6/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hans Zimmer is one of the most renowned music composers in Hollywood with several of his scores used in blockbuster films. He usually works with popular filmmakers, but most notably with Christopher Nolan.
Hans Zimmer in The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube
They have been collaborating since The Dark Knight trilogy, with the famed musician also lending his talent to Nolan’s other films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer Shares Honest Thoughts About His Music Being Used In Crap Movies
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, veteran composer Hans Zimmer talked about making music for crap films.
When you get a crap movie, it frees you. It lets you write the most wonderful things because you’re the only good thing happening.
He has worked with several movies from live-actions to animated ones, and he has a great portfolio under his belt. It’s not his fault,...
Hans Zimmer in The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube
They have been collaborating since The Dark Knight trilogy, with the famed musician also lending his talent to Nolan’s other films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer Shares Honest Thoughts About His Music Being Used In Crap Movies
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, veteran composer Hans Zimmer talked about making music for crap films.
When you get a crap movie, it frees you. It lets you write the most wonderful things because you’re the only good thing happening.
He has worked with several movies from live-actions to animated ones, and he has a great portfolio under his belt. It’s not his fault,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Suzanne Collins’ dystopian sci-fi novel series The Hunger Games trilogy was adapted to the big screen starring Jennifer Lawrence in the lead role, and became hugely successful with young adults all over the world. The author’s prequel book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was also made into a movie in 2023 starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth.
A still from The Hunger Games (image credit: Lionsgate)
Now, another novel in the series has been officially confirmed by Collins titled Sunrise of the Reaping, which is due to hit stands in March 2025. Die-hard fans are already manifesting another blockbuster film to be made based on this novel. But is there a future for Lawrence in the franchise based on the timeline of the book?
The Latest Novel In The Hunger Games Is Getting Fans Extremely Excited
Author Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series of novels caught the fancy of young...
A still from The Hunger Games (image credit: Lionsgate)
Now, another novel in the series has been officially confirmed by Collins titled Sunrise of the Reaping, which is due to hit stands in March 2025. Die-hard fans are already manifesting another blockbuster film to be made based on this novel. But is there a future for Lawrence in the franchise based on the timeline of the book?
The Latest Novel In The Hunger Games Is Getting Fans Extremely Excited
Author Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series of novels caught the fancy of young...
- 6/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Lee Gabler, a talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency, died June 3 in Los Angeles after suffering a brain injury. He was 84.
After earning his stripes in the 1960s at the mailroom of Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, Gabler was soon promoted to talent agency under the mentorship of agency founder, Ted Ashley. The agency eventually evolved into International Creative Management, and by 1970, Gabler was promoted to executive vice president. He then transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department. He represented clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm and Bruce Paltrow.
In 1982, CAA recruited Gabler to bolster its television arm, and by 1989 he was head of the division. He was made co-chairman and managing partner in 1996. Gabler and his division represented Aaron Spelling, for whom he negotiated deals for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place;” Paul Junger Witt,...
After earning his stripes in the 1960s at the mailroom of Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, Gabler was soon promoted to talent agency under the mentorship of agency founder, Ted Ashley. The agency eventually evolved into International Creative Management, and by 1970, Gabler was promoted to executive vice president. He then transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department. He represented clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm and Bruce Paltrow.
In 1982, CAA recruited Gabler to bolster its television arm, and by 1989 he was head of the division. He was made co-chairman and managing partner in 1996. Gabler and his division represented Aaron Spelling, for whom he negotiated deals for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place;” Paul Junger Witt,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Lee Gabler, the talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency who orchestrated pioneering television deals, died June 3 in Los Angeles of a brain injury. He was 84 years old.
His death was announced by a Sony Pictures rep. See some reactions from clients and friends below.
Gabler’s began his career in the early 1960s in the mailroom at Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, and soon after was promoted to talent agent under the mentorship of agency founder Ted Ashley. One of Gabler’s first assignments in the Variety Show department was covering The Ed Sullivan Show.
The agency eventually evolved into ICM (International Creative Management) and by 1970 Gabler had risen through the ranks to executive vice president. He transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department, representing clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm, and Bruce Paltrow. He helped...
His death was announced by a Sony Pictures rep. See some reactions from clients and friends below.
Gabler’s began his career in the early 1960s in the mailroom at Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, and soon after was promoted to talent agent under the mentorship of agency founder Ted Ashley. One of Gabler’s first assignments in the Variety Show department was covering The Ed Sullivan Show.
The agency eventually evolved into ICM (International Creative Management) and by 1970 Gabler had risen through the ranks to executive vice president. He transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department, representing clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm, and Bruce Paltrow. He helped...
- 6/6/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Hiddleston had a great time on the set of the Disney+ series Loki and revealed that he got to work with an amazing crew. Emotionally, Hiddleston is still not over his character as the Greek God of Mischief, but the conclusion of Loki was sort of a significant ending for him. He revealed that the director of the series, Aaron Moorhead, gave him an idea to bring out his best performance in his final scenes.
Tom Hiddleston as the titular character in Loki Season 2 | Disney+
Hiddleston went through his work over the last 15 years, majorly comprising his MCU roles. Moorhead wanted the Thor actor to carry it with him when he stepped in to film his last scene. Surprisingly, the director’s advice worked out well for the actor who was able to give a heartwarming performance in his final scenes in Loki.
Loki Director’s Advice For Tom...
Tom Hiddleston as the titular character in Loki Season 2 | Disney+
Hiddleston went through his work over the last 15 years, majorly comprising his MCU roles. Moorhead wanted the Thor actor to carry it with him when he stepped in to film his last scene. Surprisingly, the director’s advice worked out well for the actor who was able to give a heartwarming performance in his final scenes in Loki.
Loki Director’s Advice For Tom...
- 6/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Lee Gabler, the powerful Hollywood agent who orchestrated landmark television deals during a four-decade career that included 25 years as a stalwart at CAA and a long relationship with David Letterman, has died. He was 84.
Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of 3000 Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabler, who started out at the Ashley Steiner Famous Artists agency in New York before coming to prominence at ICM, negotiated agreements for some of the most popular shows in TV history.
They included The West Wing, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, ER, Mad Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Amazing Race, Moonlighting, American Idol, House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Northern Exposure, 24, Sex and the City, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Melrose Place, The White Shadow, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Band of Brothers, Tales From the Crypt and Alf.
Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of 3000 Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabler, who started out at the Ashley Steiner Famous Artists agency in New York before coming to prominence at ICM, negotiated agreements for some of the most popular shows in TV history.
They included The West Wing, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, ER, Mad Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Amazing Race, Moonlighting, American Idol, House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Northern Exposure, 24, Sex and the City, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Melrose Place, The White Shadow, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Band of Brothers, Tales From the Crypt and Alf.
- 6/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, there are a few actors who have successfully captivated audiences with their heroic as well as villainous characters and their journeys across galaxies far, far away. Yet, among the iconic figures and celebrated performances, there exists an underrated gem, discovered by the acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Alden Ehrenreich, the actor entrusted with the portrayal of the legendary character Han Solo, in the 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story was miraculously found by Steven Spielberg from his daughter’s friend’s bat mitzvah. However, despite impressing Spielberg and delivering iconic performances in Hollywood, Ehrenreich remained an unsung star among fans.
Alden Ehrenreich’s Anecdote of Getting Discovered by Steven Spielberg
Back in the day, aspiring actors would often stand at Hollywood hotspots, hoping to get noticed by filmmakers and producers for their big breaks. However, with the...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Alden Ehrenreich, the actor entrusted with the portrayal of the legendary character Han Solo, in the 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story was miraculously found by Steven Spielberg from his daughter’s friend’s bat mitzvah. However, despite impressing Spielberg and delivering iconic performances in Hollywood, Ehrenreich remained an unsung star among fans.
Alden Ehrenreich’s Anecdote of Getting Discovered by Steven Spielberg
Back in the day, aspiring actors would often stand at Hollywood hotspots, hoping to get noticed by filmmakers and producers for their big breaks. However, with the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
With great action comes great effort. Glen Powell teased “one of the most incredible action sequences of all time” in this summer’s Twisters, coming July 19.
The actor recounted his experience shooting the storm sequence in a Fandango’s Big Ticket interview, which he says “all happens in a oner.” The appearance was pegged to the film’s tickets going on sale.
“We shot that in December, with a rain machine,” Powell says in the clip. “One of the coldest nights I’ve ever experienced, getting dragged across a pool by a wire. I think it was the most physical thing that I’ve ever done.”
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Powell’s Twisters co-star, agrees “completely,” she says.
“You’re talking about humans getting sucked up into a tornado,” Powell continues. “But you’re recreating what it’s like to be getting hit by debris and all that stuff. So you’re...
The actor recounted his experience shooting the storm sequence in a Fandango’s Big Ticket interview, which he says “all happens in a oner.” The appearance was pegged to the film’s tickets going on sale.
“We shot that in December, with a rain machine,” Powell says in the clip. “One of the coldest nights I’ve ever experienced, getting dragged across a pool by a wire. I think it was the most physical thing that I’ve ever done.”
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Powell’s Twisters co-star, agrees “completely,” she says.
“You’re talking about humans getting sucked up into a tornado,” Powell continues. “But you’re recreating what it’s like to be getting hit by debris and all that stuff. So you’re...
- 6/6/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Before being hailed for his shocking transformations and commendable versatility, Christian Bale started as a child actor with not many roles in his now accolade-brimming career. Thanks to one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers, the English actor soon found himself on the path to fame after being cast in Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun.
Empire of the Sun (1987) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it was owing to Spielberg’s then-wife, Amy Irving, that Bale wound up on the radar of the West Side Story director.
Steven Spielberg’s Wife Helped Christian Bale Set Off His Career
From an Oscar-winning role in the 2010 Micky Ward biopic, The Fighter, to Christopher Nolan’s globally hailed The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christian Bale has starred in many a megahit in the span of his highly successful career. But before reaching such fabled heights of Hollywood, the Amsterdam star started as a mere...
Empire of the Sun (1987) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it was owing to Spielberg’s then-wife, Amy Irving, that Bale wound up on the radar of the West Side Story director.
Steven Spielberg’s Wife Helped Christian Bale Set Off His Career
From an Oscar-winning role in the 2010 Micky Ward biopic, The Fighter, to Christopher Nolan’s globally hailed The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christian Bale has starred in many a megahit in the span of his highly successful career. But before reaching such fabled heights of Hollywood, the Amsterdam star started as a mere...
- 6/6/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, is all set to make her directorial debut with The Watchers. The upcoming horror feature will star the War of the Worlds star Dakota Fanning alongside Georgina Campbell and others.
The senior Shyamalan is known for his works in the horror and supernatural genres with movies like The Sixth Sense and Split. Dakota Fanning, who is hopeful about Ishana Night Shyamalan’s horror flick, revealed that working in The Watchers unexpectedly fulfilled her life-long desire.
Dakota Fanning in The Watchers | New Line Cinema
The Ocean’s 8 actress claimed that The Watchers was a special experience for her as she always wanted to work in an M. Night Shyamalan movie. The latter is associated as a producer in his daughter’s first directorial.
The War of the Worlds star thanks The Watchers for fulfilling her childhood wish
Dakota Fanning has been...
The senior Shyamalan is known for his works in the horror and supernatural genres with movies like The Sixth Sense and Split. Dakota Fanning, who is hopeful about Ishana Night Shyamalan’s horror flick, revealed that working in The Watchers unexpectedly fulfilled her life-long desire.
Dakota Fanning in The Watchers | New Line Cinema
The Ocean’s 8 actress claimed that The Watchers was a special experience for her as she always wanted to work in an M. Night Shyamalan movie. The latter is associated as a producer in his daughter’s first directorial.
The War of the Worlds star thanks The Watchers for fulfilling her childhood wish
Dakota Fanning has been...
- 6/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day in a speech with a warning of current perils to democracy, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the risks of a fracturing of the NATO alliance.
Before dozens of surviving veterans, a number of them centenarians who traveled for the Normandy ceremony, Biden said, “We are not far off from the time, the last living voices of those who fought and bled on D-Day will no longer be with us. So we have a special obligation. We cannot let what happened here be lost in the silence of years to come.”
Among those in the crowd were Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, whose Saving Private Ryan and Band Of Brothers helped elevate the stories of D-Day — including the sacrifices and heroism of servicemen — to new generations. The influence was apparent as the Band of Brothers soundtrack, by Michael Kamen, could...
Before dozens of surviving veterans, a number of them centenarians who traveled for the Normandy ceremony, Biden said, “We are not far off from the time, the last living voices of those who fought and bled on D-Day will no longer be with us. So we have a special obligation. We cannot let what happened here be lost in the silence of years to come.”
Among those in the crowd were Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, whose Saving Private Ryan and Band Of Brothers helped elevate the stories of D-Day — including the sacrifices and heroism of servicemen — to new generations. The influence was apparent as the Band of Brothers soundtrack, by Michael Kamen, could...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Since actors work with different directors all the time, it is inevitable that they might end up finding the one that truly brings out the potential in them. For Matt Damon, it is Clint Eastwood. The two film industry A-listers have collaborated together on two films so far, Invictus (2009) and Hereafter (2010), both of which received nominations at the Academy Awards for something or the other.
A still from Invictus (2009) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Matt Damon commended Clint Eastwood’s ability to avoid being pigeonholed in the many years he spent in the industry. He even stated that the filmmaker is the best example of what his friends – Ben Affleck and George Clooney – want their career to look like eventually and added that the environment he creates on set helps him become a better actor.
How Clint Eastwood Helped Matt Damon Be the Best Version of Him Matt Damon in Hereafter (2010) | Warner Bros.
A still from Invictus (2009) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Matt Damon commended Clint Eastwood’s ability to avoid being pigeonholed in the many years he spent in the industry. He even stated that the filmmaker is the best example of what his friends – Ben Affleck and George Clooney – want their career to look like eventually and added that the environment he creates on set helps him become a better actor.
How Clint Eastwood Helped Matt Damon Be the Best Version of Him Matt Damon in Hereafter (2010) | Warner Bros.
- 6/6/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
The mystical realm of Harry Potter serves as the perfect backdrop for a go-to comfort movie. Under the aegis of directors like Chris Columbus and David Yates, the movie adaptations of the globally cherished novel series were a prominent success. But would the wizardly creations have been as revered, had someone like the three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg helmed the project?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.
Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It
The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.
Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It
The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...
- 6/6/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s War Of The Worlds Co-Star Dakota Fanning Reveals The Hollywood Star Sends Her The Same Gift Every Year ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Dakota Fanning went viral in April for revealing that not only did Tom Cruise gift her a cell phone when she celebrated her 11th birthday on the set of their 2005 movie “War of the Worlds” but that he’s also proceeded to send her a birthday gift every year since. That’s nearly two decades worth of birthday presents, all of which have apparently been shoes. Fanning revealed the specifics of Cruise’s gifting habits during a new interview on Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show (via Entertainment Weekly).
“I turned 11 on ‘War of the Worlds,’ when we worked together and he gave me my first cell phone for that birthday,” Fanning said. “It was a Motorola Razr…I didn’t have anyone to call, but I wanted a Razr so bad. I must have been talking about it a lot because that’s what he got me. It’s such a great memory.
“I turned 11 on ‘War of the Worlds,’ when we worked together and he gave me my first cell phone for that birthday,” Fanning said. “It was a Motorola Razr…I didn’t have anyone to call, but I wanted a Razr so bad. I must have been talking about it a lot because that’s what he got me. It’s such a great memory.
- 6/6/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy, France. Code-named Operation Overlord, it marked the largest amphibious invasion in military history and resulted in the defeat of German Nazi forces at Reims.
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Although some of the most famous works about the Holocaust appear in other media — “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich,” for example, among books and Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” in films — television is the medium that has brought the horror of the Nazis’ murder of six million Jews to the most people around the world. The importance of shining a light on the evil plan behind the Holocaust may be even more crucial today, as the Nazi agenda of white supremacy has made an unfortunate return in these times, once again rising (and even flourishing) in countries around the world.
Even taking on a subject as horrifyingly specific as the Holocaust, television has responded by telling the story in many different ways — through epic miniseries, dramas about Jewish prisoners, adventures of both rescuers and rebels and even a look into the Nazi psyche itself (“Conspiracy”).
No matter...
Even taking on a subject as horrifyingly specific as the Holocaust, television has responded by telling the story in many different ways — through epic miniseries, dramas about Jewish prisoners, adventures of both rescuers and rebels and even a look into the Nazi psyche itself (“Conspiracy”).
No matter...
- 6/5/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Steven Spielberg is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the generation. The director has helmed some of the greatest films of the past few decades such as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Empire of the Sun, Saving Private Ryan, and more. He is known for his hopeful storytelling which favors optimism in the face of adversity.
While the filmmaker has crafted some of the most memorable films of the past few decades, he has also helmed a few duds that have not met expectations. One of his most infamous failures is the Peter Pan film Hook, which starred Robin Williams. However, the film was reportedly pursued by Michael Jackson, who always wanted to play Peter Pan.
Steven Spielberg Convinced Michael Jackson To Drop Out Of Hook Robin Williams in Hook | Credits: Amblin Entertainment
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg decided to tackle the popular tale of Peter and Wendy after helming the Indiana Jones films.
While the filmmaker has crafted some of the most memorable films of the past few decades, he has also helmed a few duds that have not met expectations. One of his most infamous failures is the Peter Pan film Hook, which starred Robin Williams. However, the film was reportedly pursued by Michael Jackson, who always wanted to play Peter Pan.
Steven Spielberg Convinced Michael Jackson To Drop Out Of Hook Robin Williams in Hook | Credits: Amblin Entertainment
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg decided to tackle the popular tale of Peter and Wendy after helming the Indiana Jones films.
- 6/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Studio logos at the start of the film can often indicate what fans can expect from the movie. From DreamWorks’ moonchild to various variations of the WB logo, there are several examples of filmmakers manipulating the logos to fit the tone of their films. One such variation of a logo was in Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, often considered one of the greatest films of all time.
Much like the film itself, the opening logo of Paramount dissolving into a mountain is iconic. But it seems that incorporating this simple transition was far from simple for the crew.
Making the Iconic Opening Was an Arduous Task For the Producer
Raiders of the Lost Ark | Paramount Pictures
The opening scene of the Paramount logo transitioning into an actual mountain has been constant through the franchise’s decades-long run, which started back with the 1981 film. However, the idea didn...
Much like the film itself, the opening logo of Paramount dissolving into a mountain is iconic. But it seems that incorporating this simple transition was far from simple for the crew.
Making the Iconic Opening Was an Arduous Task For the Producer
Raiders of the Lost Ark | Paramount Pictures
The opening scene of the Paramount logo transitioning into an actual mountain has been constant through the franchise’s decades-long run, which started back with the 1981 film. However, the idea didn...
- 6/5/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Pretty much every single work from Steven Spielberg is an immersive cinematic gem, with pieces like those from the Jurassic Park franchise and Schindler’s List being some of the best works credited to his name. And yet, there is still one piece of critically acknowledged masterwork from the early stages of his career that the filmmaker isn’t exactly satisfied with.
Steven Spielberg. | Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.This piece is his sci-fi/fantasy from 1977, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which is widely regarded as one of his most remarkable works to date. And, the problem that Spielberg has isn’t exactly with the movie, but rather, with the note the movie ended on. In fact, if anything, the director wouldn’t hesitate to change the ending of his $340 million movie in a heartbeat if it were made today.
Steven Spielberg Wouldn’t Hesitate to Change the End of...
Steven Spielberg. | Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.This piece is his sci-fi/fantasy from 1977, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which is widely regarded as one of his most remarkable works to date. And, the problem that Spielberg has isn’t exactly with the movie, but rather, with the note the movie ended on. In fact, if anything, the director wouldn’t hesitate to change the ending of his $340 million movie in a heartbeat if it were made today.
Steven Spielberg Wouldn’t Hesitate to Change the End of...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
There’s no way you haven’t heard about E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at some point during your life. In 1982, Steven Spielberg released E.T., and the movie rapidly rose to fame and became a global phenomenon. At that time, the video gaming company Atari was on the rise. The company saw the success of E.T. as a promising collaboration opportunity.
However, things turned for the worse in 1983 when the video game industry saw its biggest financial crash ever, and at the core of it was E.T. the Extra-Terresetial. The game was came to be known as the worst game of all time and nearly ended up destroying the entire gaming industry.
Why Did E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Video Game Fail So Bad? Reasons why E.T game failed | Njenkin
E.T.’s incredible success overlapped with the first video gaming boom, with the industry generating more than $3.2 billion in revenue...
However, things turned for the worse in 1983 when the video game industry saw its biggest financial crash ever, and at the core of it was E.T. the Extra-Terresetial. The game was came to be known as the worst game of all time and nearly ended up destroying the entire gaming industry.
Why Did E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Video Game Fail So Bad? Reasons why E.T game failed | Njenkin
E.T.’s incredible success overlapped with the first video gaming boom, with the industry generating more than $3.2 billion in revenue...
- 6/5/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Only the learned can perceive the merit, goes the saying. Among the vast pool of talent in Hollywood, only a few have managed to bring across a resounding impact not only in terms of the box office but also by catapulting into everyday pop culture. The latest entrant to that hallowed fame is the cinematic genius and the 21st-century Dune adaptation’s director, Denis Villeneuve, whose worth has found immense praise from fellow film pioneer, Steven Spielberg.
Denis Villeneuve speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Blade Runner 2049 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
In an interactive session, the Jurassic Park director opened his heart out for his Sicario visionary. The duo, whose contributions to modern cinema stay immeasurable, may not seek to compete with one another. However, the latter’s vision has caught the attention of the legendary filmmaker, who felt stunned and in awe of the incredible work...
Denis Villeneuve speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Blade Runner 2049 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
In an interactive session, the Jurassic Park director opened his heart out for his Sicario visionary. The duo, whose contributions to modern cinema stay immeasurable, may not seek to compete with one another. However, the latter’s vision has caught the attention of the legendary filmmaker, who felt stunned and in awe of the incredible work...
- 6/5/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Disaster films have experienced a resurgence over the past few years, and this Steven Spielberg-produced movie with Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos in the lead may end up becoming the biggest summer hit. Twisters is an upcoming movie from director Lee Isaac Chung that serves as the standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister.
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell in Twisters / Universal Pictures
One of the things that make this production unique is that they used real tornados in the scene rather than visual effects. Of course, the aid of technology will always be there, but to see a tornado up close on the big screen is something fans would never expect.
Glen Powell Revealed Filming Twisters With Real Tornados
During an interview with Empire Magazine, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung revealed they tried to be as realistic as possible. They did not rely on special effects alone,...
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell in Twisters / Universal Pictures
One of the things that make this production unique is that they used real tornados in the scene rather than visual effects. Of course, the aid of technology will always be there, but to see a tornado up close on the big screen is something fans would never expect.
Glen Powell Revealed Filming Twisters With Real Tornados
During an interview with Empire Magazine, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung revealed they tried to be as realistic as possible. They did not rely on special effects alone,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Back in 2018, Jason Statham’s sci-fi action has rekindled people’s interest in shark movies, as The Meg became hugely successful and grossed over $530 million against a budget of $130 million. The action-packed story of a group of scientists who confront a giant megalodon shark in the Pacific Ocean was extremely spectacular, yet horrifying.
Today, Netflix presents its own take on shark flicks, as another movie of this kind has just premiered on the platform. However, now it has no deal with both Statham and America, as here we have quite an usual setting and a more sophisticated premise.
The thriller starts by showing Paris’ government, who are preparing to host the World Triathlon Championships (talk about timing!). Everything goes according to their plan, however, they are completely unaware of the fact there is an enormous shark swimming deep in the Seine.
The only person who realizes that the competition can...
Today, Netflix presents its own take on shark flicks, as another movie of this kind has just premiered on the platform. However, now it has no deal with both Statham and America, as here we have quite an usual setting and a more sophisticated premise.
The thriller starts by showing Paris’ government, who are preparing to host the World Triathlon Championships (talk about timing!). Everything goes according to their plan, however, they are completely unaware of the fact there is an enormous shark swimming deep in the Seine.
The only person who realizes that the competition can...
- 6/5/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
As the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival kicks off, IMDb is showcasing two new infographics that offer a unique look at the career of festival co-founder (and film legend), Robert De Niro. Created by Tableau-user Paco Llano and using IMDb movie data, the interactive visualizations display De Niro's acting credits in a "deconstructed filmography."
The charts break down De Niro’s career using design elements to represent different facets of IMDb movie data, including genre, IMDb rating, number of user votes, and more. These are just two of more than 600 infographics and interactive displays created by Tableau users who were encouraged to dive in and experiment with the data, thanks to a partnership between the business intelligence company and IMDb.
This year’s Tribeca Film Festival features the opening night world premiere of the documentary ‘Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge.” Also featured are this year are high-profile narrative films like ‘Firebrand,’ starring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law, and more buzzworthy documentaries such as ‘America's Burning,’ narrated by Michael Douglas, and ‘Avicii - I'm Tim’ about the late DJ.
Take a tour of some of our favorite visualizations of IMDb data by Tableau users, including Robert De Niro's Deconstructed Filmography, deep dives on ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ the films of Steven Spielberg, and more.
IMDb X Tableau: Infographics and Data Visualizations...
The charts break down De Niro’s career using design elements to represent different facets of IMDb movie data, including genre, IMDb rating, number of user votes, and more. These are just two of more than 600 infographics and interactive displays created by Tableau users who were encouraged to dive in and experiment with the data, thanks to a partnership between the business intelligence company and IMDb.
This year’s Tribeca Film Festival features the opening night world premiere of the documentary ‘Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge.” Also featured are this year are high-profile narrative films like ‘Firebrand,’ starring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law, and more buzzworthy documentaries such as ‘America's Burning,’ narrated by Michael Douglas, and ‘Avicii - I'm Tim’ about the late DJ.
Take a tour of some of our favorite visualizations of IMDb data by Tableau users, including Robert De Niro's Deconstructed Filmography, deep dives on ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ the films of Steven Spielberg, and more.
IMDb X Tableau: Infographics and Data Visualizations...
- 6/5/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
The June skies are clear as the Tribeca Festival gathers indie filmmakers from around the globe with a large slate of features and shorts, music, games, TV, audio storytelling and a major addition this year in De Niro Con, a tribute to the prolific actor and Tribeca co-founder.
The fest moved from April to June in part for the weather but that can’t be taken for granted — last year’s edition opened to a city blanketed with acrid smoke from Canadian wildfires as Mayor Eric Adams handed De Niro the key to the city at a press conference and Tribeca unveiled De Niro Con. Fan events and screenings with star power from Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller, David O. Russell, Christopher Walken and others will unspool over the last four days of the festival.
Other retrospectives and reunions will see Steven Spielberg screen and discuss his...
The fest moved from April to June in part for the weather but that can’t be taken for granted — last year’s edition opened to a city blanketed with acrid smoke from Canadian wildfires as Mayor Eric Adams handed De Niro the key to the city at a press conference and Tribeca unveiled De Niro Con. Fan events and screenings with star power from Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller, David O. Russell, Christopher Walken and others will unspool over the last four days of the festival.
Other retrospectives and reunions will see Steven Spielberg screen and discuss his...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off the back of receiving multiple Tony nominations, Broadway company of Sufjan Stevens’ Illinoise stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night to perform “Jacksonville.” Watch the number — featuring lead vocals sung by Tasha — below.
Adapted from Stevens’ beloved 2005 concept album of the same name, Illinoise is a dance-based musical that features music and lyrics penned by Stevens himself, choreography by Justin Peck (who also choreographed Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story), and a story written by Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jackie Sibblies Drury. The production debuted last summer and runs through August 10th at the St. James Theatre (get tickets here).
A critical hit, Illinoise nabbed four Tony nominations, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.
Stevens’ 10th solo album, Javelin, arrived just last year to widespread acclaim. Check out where it landed on Consequence’s list of the best albums...
Adapted from Stevens’ beloved 2005 concept album of the same name, Illinoise is a dance-based musical that features music and lyrics penned by Stevens himself, choreography by Justin Peck (who also choreographed Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story), and a story written by Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jackie Sibblies Drury. The production debuted last summer and runs through August 10th at the St. James Theatre (get tickets here).
A critical hit, Illinoise nabbed four Tony nominations, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.
Stevens’ 10th solo album, Javelin, arrived just last year to widespread acclaim. Check out where it landed on Consequence’s list of the best albums...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
Marvel Studios is still finding its director for the much-anticipated Avengers 5, and director Shawn Levy is reportedly at the forefront of prospects. The Canadian filmmaker has quite a lot going on after working on Deadpool & Wolverine, and now, he’s busy with the production of Stranger Things Season 5, so it’s not quite sure whether he wants another job on his plate.
Avengers: Infinity War / Marvel Studios
Regardless, the Avengers 5 is still a long way to go, although his potential involvement in the franchise may also mean he could bring one of the most in-demand stars of today into the MCU.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Eyes Shawn Levy To Helm Avengers 5
In a report from Deadline, director Shawn Levy is in talks to join Marvel Studios’ upcoming Avengers 5. The outlet noted:
Shawn Levy is the top choice and is having early conversations to direct another Marvel Studios pic — the next Avengers movie.
Avengers: Infinity War / Marvel Studios
Regardless, the Avengers 5 is still a long way to go, although his potential involvement in the franchise may also mean he could bring one of the most in-demand stars of today into the MCU.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Eyes Shawn Levy To Helm Avengers 5
In a report from Deadline, director Shawn Levy is in talks to join Marvel Studios’ upcoming Avengers 5. The outlet noted:
Shawn Levy is the top choice and is having early conversations to direct another Marvel Studios pic — the next Avengers movie.
- 6/5/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Despite her age, Dakota Fanning may very well be one of the most experienced actors on any given set. Her big-screen career began at the mere age of seven when she shared scenes with Hollywood heavyweights like Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer in I Am Sam.
Justin Chatwin, Dakota Fanning and Tom Cruise in War of the Worlds (2005)
As Fanning takes on her latest role in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Watchers, it’s worth considering how her earlier experience in the horror genre, namely Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, may have influenced her acting approach. This latest foray into the supernatural with The Watchers offers an opportunity to explore the impact of those early experiences on Fanning’s acting repertoire.
How Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds Impacted Dakota Fanning’s Career
Steven Spielberg‘s War of the Worlds holds a special place in Dakota Fanning‘s heart.
Justin Chatwin, Dakota Fanning and Tom Cruise in War of the Worlds (2005)
As Fanning takes on her latest role in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Watchers, it’s worth considering how her earlier experience in the horror genre, namely Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, may have influenced her acting approach. This latest foray into the supernatural with The Watchers offers an opportunity to explore the impact of those early experiences on Fanning’s acting repertoire.
How Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds Impacted Dakota Fanning’s Career
Steven Spielberg‘s War of the Worlds holds a special place in Dakota Fanning‘s heart.
- 6/5/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Under Paris is essentially a remake of Jaws. Everything from its premise to the characteristics of its protagonists and antagonists is quite similar to those of the Jaws universe. But the subtle differences in the outcomes of some of the plot points and the nature of the action sequences make Under Paris less of a remake of Jaws and more of a spiritual legacy sequel to the Steven Spielberg blockbuster. Regardless of their similarities and differences, I do think that Under Paris is the best shark film since Jaws. So, let’s talk about them.
Spoiler Alert
The Inciting Incidents
The opening acts of Under Paris and Jaws are quite different. The Netflix film establishes the threatening nature of Lilith and the connection between her and Sophia. Spielberg used the opening to show the merciless and stealthy nature of the shark, which was followed by the terrified reactions to its...
Spoiler Alert
The Inciting Incidents
The opening acts of Under Paris and Jaws are quite different. The Netflix film establishes the threatening nature of Lilith and the connection between her and Sophia. Spielberg used the opening to show the merciless and stealthy nature of the shark, which was followed by the terrified reactions to its...
- 6/5/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
Science fiction cinema came of age in the 1950s, beginning an ascent out of the drive-in schlock market that culminated in the boldly experimental yet still commercially viable efforts of the 1960s. That fed directly into the next decade, with sci-fi in the 1970s taking on (for the most part) the same subversive attitude as most other movies made during that era.
But sci-fi movies also entered blockbuster territory in the ‘70s as demonstrated by the massive success of films like Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman: The Movie, Logan’s Run, and Alien. The studios realized that sci-fi could be a cash cow, and as the 1980s dawned, decided to ramp up their genre output, not to mention their budgets, with elaborate visual effects, bigger stars, and more action—even if some of the more cerebral concepts espoused in the earlier decades’ films took a bit of a back seat.
But sci-fi movies also entered blockbuster territory in the ‘70s as demonstrated by the massive success of films like Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman: The Movie, Logan’s Run, and Alien. The studios realized that sci-fi could be a cash cow, and as the 1980s dawned, decided to ramp up their genre output, not to mention their budgets, with elaborate visual effects, bigger stars, and more action—even if some of the more cerebral concepts espoused in the earlier decades’ films took a bit of a back seat.
- 6/5/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
After decades of honoring the best in independent film, the Gotham Awards have formally branched out into television. In recent years the Gothams have included a handful of TV awards alongside their film races, but 2024 marks the first time the Gothams have dedicated an awards show specifically to television. Held on June 4 at 7:00pm Eastern in New York City, the awards celebrated the best new comedies, dramas, limited series and nonfiction programs of the season. So how did the inaugural event go? Who were the big winners? And what were the biggest surprises at these juried awards? The complete list of winners is below, updated throughout the night.
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Breakthrough Comedy Series
“Bodkin”
Jez Scharf, creator; Tonia Davis, Nne Ebong, David Flynn, Paul Lee, Alex Metcalf, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jez Scharf, executive producers; (Netflix)
X — “Colin from Accounts”
Patrick Brammall,...
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Breakthrough Comedy Series
“Bodkin”
Jez Scharf, creator; Tonia Davis, Nne Ebong, David Flynn, Paul Lee, Alex Metcalf, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jez Scharf, executive producers; (Netflix)
X — “Colin from Accounts”
Patrick Brammall,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The NCIS universe is getting a big expansion quite soon as the franchise is set to welcome two more spinoffs into the family with one of them putting its focus on Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ earlier years as a Special Agent. The upcoming series hasn’t received its release date yet, but what we definitely know so far is that Mark Harmon’s role is now officially passed to Austin Stowell.
Though NCIS’ lovers may never have heard the actor’s name before, his filmography is surely worth checking out, as it features some quite famous flicks, and you probably never knew Stowell was in there too.
Whiplash
Damien Chazelle’s breakout directorial work that back in 2015 earned numerous accolades and prestigious awards got Austin Stowell for portraying Ryan Connolly, a drummer in the band supervised by Shaffer Conservatory’s relentless jazz instructor, Terence Fletcher.
While the latter, brought to the screen by J.
Though NCIS’ lovers may never have heard the actor’s name before, his filmography is surely worth checking out, as it features some quite famous flicks, and you probably never knew Stowell was in there too.
Whiplash
Damien Chazelle’s breakout directorial work that back in 2015 earned numerous accolades and prestigious awards got Austin Stowell for portraying Ryan Connolly, a drummer in the band supervised by Shaffer Conservatory’s relentless jazz instructor, Terence Fletcher.
While the latter, brought to the screen by J.
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Kathleen Kennedy is currently helming affairs at Lucasfilm, making her directly responsible for the slate of Star Wars projects fans will see in the future. Kennedy has already announced a string of theatrical films and streaming projects that will continue to expand the galaxy far, far away in interesting new directions.
Kathleen Kennedy produced the Star Wars sequel trilogy starring Daisy Ridley (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Kennedy stated that there were plans to produce entries in the space opera franchise that would be set before the events of the Daisy Ridley-led sequel trilogy. Kennedy explained why the prequels were a no-brainer for the studio and also addressed other future plans for the Star Wars franchise. Here is what Kennedy had to say about the prequel ideas.
Kathleen Kennedy on Why Prequels of Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Sequel Trilogy are a No-brainer
Kathleen Kennedy says stories set before the...
Kathleen Kennedy produced the Star Wars sequel trilogy starring Daisy Ridley (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Kennedy stated that there were plans to produce entries in the space opera franchise that would be set before the events of the Daisy Ridley-led sequel trilogy. Kennedy explained why the prequels were a no-brainer for the studio and also addressed other future plans for the Star Wars franchise. Here is what Kennedy had to say about the prequel ideas.
Kathleen Kennedy on Why Prequels of Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Sequel Trilogy are a No-brainer
Kathleen Kennedy says stories set before the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has been one of the most prolific filmmakers in Hollywood since the 70s. The director has tackled every genre and has shown that he can confidently execute them with conviction. It’s hard to believe that such diverse films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and Minority Report came from one filmmaker.
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains one of his most beloved films | Universal Pictures
The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.
Steven Spielberg Conceived His Upcoming UFO Film Unlike Most of His Post-2000 Films
Fans expect Steven Spielberg’s new film...
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains one of his most beloved films | Universal Pictures
The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.
Steven Spielberg Conceived His Upcoming UFO Film Unlike Most of His Post-2000 Films
Fans expect Steven Spielberg’s new film...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal doesn’t follow a North Star as she and her team sift through tens of thousands of submissions each year. But as they whittle down those applicants to the 100 or so films comprising the final lineup, themes tend to emerge.
“It’s not like we set out to say, ‘This is what we want to do.’ As an activist film festival, we always look for [political] films,” says Rosenthal, who created Tribeca Festival with Robert De Niro in the wake of 9/11. “This year, there’s a mental health narrative. I don’t know if that’s a post-covid thing.”
Tribeca, now in its 23rd year, will take place from June 5-16 and highlight films led by Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone and Jenna Ortega. “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” a look at the fashion icon and entrepreneur, will open the festival, with anticipated documentaries about Prince,...
“It’s not like we set out to say, ‘This is what we want to do.’ As an activist film festival, we always look for [political] films,” says Rosenthal, who created Tribeca Festival with Robert De Niro in the wake of 9/11. “This year, there’s a mental health narrative. I don’t know if that’s a post-covid thing.”
Tribeca, now in its 23rd year, will take place from June 5-16 and highlight films led by Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone and Jenna Ortega. “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” a look at the fashion icon and entrepreneur, will open the festival, with anticipated documentaries about Prince,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Brent Lang and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Director Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" is a stone-cold masterpiece -- a fantastic adaptation (even if it is vastly different from the book), a stunning achievement in filmmaking, and a revolutionary moment in the history of special effects. Less praised but still fantastic is Spielberg's "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (which some consider to be the best movie in the franchise). This movie adds to the lore of the series by introducing Isla Sorna and other islands we hear about but never see in the Muertes Archipelago.
Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...
Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford played the role of Han Solo in George Lucas’ Star Wars. The actor had played a supporting role in Lucas’ debut American Graffiti and was selected to play the wise-cracking intergalactic bounty hunter. Ford reprised his role in the second and third episodes of the original trilogy and the first film in the sequel trilogy.
Ford has expressed his disdain for the role multiple times over the years despite receiving worldwide recognition for the global phenomenon. The actor also reportedly tried to cut short his tenure early by having Solo killed off in The Empire Strikes Back. However, even he admitted that watching the film for the first time was a whole new experience.
Harrison Ford Speaks In Wonder About Watching Star Wars For The First Time A still from Star Wars | Credits: Lucasfilm
Harrison Ford has been synonymous with two legacy characters and has made a permanent mark on pop culture history.
Ford has expressed his disdain for the role multiple times over the years despite receiving worldwide recognition for the global phenomenon. The actor also reportedly tried to cut short his tenure early by having Solo killed off in The Empire Strikes Back. However, even he admitted that watching the film for the first time was a whole new experience.
Harrison Ford Speaks In Wonder About Watching Star Wars For The First Time A still from Star Wars | Credits: Lucasfilm
Harrison Ford has been synonymous with two legacy characters and has made a permanent mark on pop culture history.
- 6/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
For the latest season of TCM and Novel’s “The Plot Thickens” podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz became a treasure hunter. Maybe part of him always was, as the job of a film historian is often to find and showcase work that’s been lost. Taking it a step further, introducing others to any new film for the first time can make one feel like Indiana Jones discovering the Ark of the Covenant and Mankiewicz emulates that experience with “The Plot Thickens.” In Season 5, Mankiewicz examines the life and works of filmmaker John Ford, using audio conversations with Katherine Hepburn, Woody Strode, John Wayne, and others to illuminate our understanding of the masterful, yet mercurial director. But there’s an added adventure within Mankiewicz’ journey towards understanding Ford that sees the critic and personality cross oceans, brave harsh weather, and come face-to-face with the horrors of the past.
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- 6/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
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