“Having worked with them on ‘Uncut Gems,’ I was excited about anything that they were doing,” says “The Curse” cinematographer Maceo Bishop when asked about executive producers Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie approaching him for the Showtime drama series. “And then they said, ‘We’re doing this with Nathan Fielder,’ and I didn’t know Nathan’s work that well. I’d heard his name before, so I did some research and I was like, ‘This is a really interesting combination of aesthetics and ideas coming together.’ The conversation started and almost right away, Benny said ‘To Catch a Predator’ and ‘Candid Camera’ were two of the references for us.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
“The Curse” stars Oscar winner Emma Stone and Emmy nominee Nathan Fielder as a newlywed couple struggling to make their vision for eco-living a reality in a small New Mexico town.
One of Bishop...
“The Curse” stars Oscar winner Emma Stone and Emmy nominee Nathan Fielder as a newlywed couple struggling to make their vision for eco-living a reality in a small New Mexico town.
One of Bishop...
- 4/26/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
One of the most bizarre TV series to ever air since David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: The Return,” and certainly one of the oddest shows of this decade, is Showtime’s “The Curse,” which could potentially have more in store.
Created by deadpan comedian Nathan Fielder and filmmaker Benny Safdie (“Uncut Gems”) and starring Fielder and Emma Stone (both of them also executive producers along with Safdie), “The Curse,” which premiered last fall on Showtime, is a satirical black comedy thriller.
Continue reading ‘The Curse’: Emma Stone & Nathan Fielder Suggest Bizarre Series Could Continue & Was “Mapped Out” Beyond Season 1 at The Playlist.
Created by deadpan comedian Nathan Fielder and filmmaker Benny Safdie (“Uncut Gems”) and starring Fielder and Emma Stone (both of them also executive producers along with Safdie), “The Curse,” which premiered last fall on Showtime, is a satirical black comedy thriller.
Continue reading ‘The Curse’: Emma Stone & Nathan Fielder Suggest Bizarre Series Could Continue & Was “Mapped Out” Beyond Season 1 at The Playlist.
- 4/25/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Showtime’s satirical thriller “The Curse,” created by stars Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie and also starring Emma Stone, has exclusively shared its Emmy submission plans with Variety.
The three multi-hyphenates will have more than one chance at recognition across various categories for producing, acting, directing, writing and editing.
“The Curse” explores the tumultuous lives of a married couple (Fielder and Stone), who encounter a string of misfortunes while filming an HGTV series in New Mexico. Their challenges are compounded by a dubious “curse” and a manipulative producer (Safdie), which together threaten both the show and their relationship.
Stone, fresh off her second best actress Oscar win for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” is eyeing her first Emmy nod. She seeks recognition for her portrayal of Whitney, the co-host of the couple’s show about eco-friendly homes. Additionally, Stone is vying for a guest comedy actress nod for...
The three multi-hyphenates will have more than one chance at recognition across various categories for producing, acting, directing, writing and editing.
“The Curse” explores the tumultuous lives of a married couple (Fielder and Stone), who encounter a string of misfortunes while filming an HGTV series in New Mexico. Their challenges are compounded by a dubious “curse” and a manipulative producer (Safdie), which together threaten both the show and their relationship.
Stone, fresh off her second best actress Oscar win for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” is eyeing her first Emmy nod. She seeks recognition for her portrayal of Whitney, the co-host of the couple’s show about eco-friendly homes. Additionally, Stone is vying for a guest comedy actress nod for...
- 4/24/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Before you make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best Drama Supporting Actor, take a tour of our photo gallery showcasing the men most likely to land in the lineup. Last year’s race was completely dominated by actors from “Succession” and “The White Lotus,” neither of which can produce nominees this time since the former ended last May and the latter won’t return until 2025.
Naturally, this category’s sole presently eligible former winner – Billy Crudup – has emerged as the frontrunner. Among his likeliest competitors are two of his own cast mates: 2020 nominee Mark Duplass and series newcomer Jon Hamm, who won the 2015 Best Drama Actor Emmy for “Mad Men” and is widely expected to take this year’s limited series lead prize for “Fargo.”
Other outside winners in the mix include James Cromwell (“Sugar”; formerly of “American Horror Story”), Nathan Lane (“The Gilded Age”; “Only Murders in the Building”), and...
Naturally, this category’s sole presently eligible former winner – Billy Crudup – has emerged as the frontrunner. Among his likeliest competitors are two of his own cast mates: 2020 nominee Mark Duplass and series newcomer Jon Hamm, who won the 2015 Best Drama Actor Emmy for “Mad Men” and is widely expected to take this year’s limited series lead prize for “Fargo.”
Other outside winners in the mix include James Cromwell (“Sugar”; formerly of “American Horror Story”), Nathan Lane (“The Gilded Age”; “Only Murders in the Building”), and...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
In many ways, the role of Mary Jane, the single mother at the center of Amy Herzog’s compassionate play Mary Jane, was made for Rachel McAdams.
The actress’ most notable characters include an acid-tongued high-school student (Mean Girls), a lovesick Southern belle (The Notebook) and a tireless investigative reporter (Spotlight), but last year she delivered a quietly moving performance in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which marked a new turn in her understated style.
In Kelly Fremon Craig’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel, McAdams breathed new life into Margaret’s mother Barbara, a woman estranged from her conservative family after marrying a Jewish man (Benny Safdie). The actress’ best scenes are the hushed ones, moments in which her character, enveloped by the quiet of an empty house, releases the tension in her shoulders and indulges in her anxieties and uncertainties. Not only must Barbara...
The actress’ most notable characters include an acid-tongued high-school student (Mean Girls), a lovesick Southern belle (The Notebook) and a tireless investigative reporter (Spotlight), but last year she delivered a quietly moving performance in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which marked a new turn in her understated style.
In Kelly Fremon Craig’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel, McAdams breathed new life into Margaret’s mother Barbara, a woman estranged from her conservative family after marrying a Jewish man (Benny Safdie). The actress’ best scenes are the hushed ones, moments in which her character, enveloped by the quiet of an empty house, releases the tension in her shoulders and indulges in her anxieties and uncertainties. Not only must Barbara...
- 4/24/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Curse began with an actual curse, or at least the threat of one. When Nathan Fielder first moved from Canada to L.A. in 2009, a woman approached him on the street asking for a handout. He told her he had no money. She replied, “I curse you.”
That anecdote, described by Fielder to pal Benny Safdie, was the seed for one of the most startling and innovative shows in recent memory. Fielder, whose spins on reality TV in shows like HBO’s The Rehearsal have earned him a devoted fan base (Christopher Nolan among them), and Safdie (who, with brother and ex-directing partner Josh, made Uncut Gems) cooked up a bitter black comedy that in part skewered HGTV programming. The duo cast themselves as childhood friends — one of them, Asher Siegel (Fielder), a nebbish, budding reality star burdened with a micropenis — making a pilot about a couple trying to...
That anecdote, described by Fielder to pal Benny Safdie, was the seed for one of the most startling and innovative shows in recent memory. Fielder, whose spins on reality TV in shows like HBO’s The Rehearsal have earned him a devoted fan base (Christopher Nolan among them), and Safdie (who, with brother and ex-directing partner Josh, made Uncut Gems) cooked up a bitter black comedy that in part skewered HGTV programming. The duo cast themselves as childhood friends — one of them, Asher Siegel (Fielder), a nebbish, budding reality star burdened with a micropenis — making a pilot about a couple trying to...
- 4/24/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dwayne Johnson is known to give his all, no matter what project he undertakes. Whether it is wrestling or acting, the Rock always makes sure to deliver his best, even when many don’t like his best (Black Adam!?). After showing who is the Final Boss inside the squared circle, the actor is gearing up for another fight inside the ring.
Dwayne Johnson in ring at WrestleMania Xl
Yet this time it won’t be WrestleMania or SmackDown but the world of reel that would feature the actor showing his impeccable wrestling moves. Starring as the legendary Mma fighter, Mark Kerr, Johnson is all geared up to shoot the upcoming movie, The Smashing Machine.
Dwayne Johnson To Play a Mma Fighter in His Next Hollywood Flick
Mma Legend Mark Kerr in a still from The Smashing Machine documentary
Dwayne Johnson has taken several roles in his amazing career in Hollywood,...
Dwayne Johnson in ring at WrestleMania Xl
Yet this time it won’t be WrestleMania or SmackDown but the world of reel that would feature the actor showing his impeccable wrestling moves. Starring as the legendary Mma fighter, Mark Kerr, Johnson is all geared up to shoot the upcoming movie, The Smashing Machine.
Dwayne Johnson To Play a Mma Fighter in His Next Hollywood Flick
Mma Legend Mark Kerr in a still from The Smashing Machine documentary
Dwayne Johnson has taken several roles in his amazing career in Hollywood,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson successfully balanced his professional wrestling career and became a big movie star at the same time. Johnson recently made a big mark with his heel turn leading up to WrestleMania Xl and was a big draw for audiences on both nights. Johnson is focusing on his next big project with the event now over.
Following the end of WrestleMania Xl, Dwayne Johnson is now focusing on The Smashing Machine
A while ago, it was announced that Johnson will star as Mma fighter Mark Kerr in the sports biopic The Smashing Machine. The actor is set to begin extensive training for the film as he switches from being a professional welter to an Mma cage. Johnson took to X to inform fans about the start of his training to fans and how he is committed to making Mma fans and Kerr proud of the film.
Dwayne Johnson Starts His...
Following the end of WrestleMania Xl, Dwayne Johnson is now focusing on The Smashing Machine
A while ago, it was announced that Johnson will star as Mma fighter Mark Kerr in the sports biopic The Smashing Machine. The actor is set to begin extensive training for the film as he switches from being a professional welter to an Mma cage. Johnson took to X to inform fans about the start of his training to fans and how he is committed to making Mma fans and Kerr proud of the film.
Dwayne Johnson Starts His...
- 4/22/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock’s heel turn leading up to WrestleMania Xl was one of the main draws for audiences. Johnson deliberately elevated his performance and turned it up to 11, wreaking havoc on Cody Rhodes and his dreams of finishing his story. While he and Roman Reigns won Night 1, it was a completely different result on Night 2.
Before the Undertaker, The Rock faced off against John Cena at WrestleMania Xl
Despite Night 2’s match being held under Bloodline rules, and various members including Johnson creating roadblocks for Rhodes, the American Nightmare emerged victorious at the end. Many superstars came to aid Rhodes, including The Undertaker, who chokeslammed the Rock. It seems the Final Boss is not done with the Deadman yet, as he seeks revenge for his actions.
The Rock Calls Out The Undertaker After Humiliating Him at WrestleMania Xl
The Undertaker surprised The Rock at WrestleMania Xl
There...
Before the Undertaker, The Rock faced off against John Cena at WrestleMania Xl
Despite Night 2’s match being held under Bloodline rules, and various members including Johnson creating roadblocks for Rhodes, the American Nightmare emerged victorious at the end. Many superstars came to aid Rhodes, including The Undertaker, who chokeslammed the Rock. It seems the Final Boss is not done with the Deadman yet, as he seeks revenge for his actions.
The Rock Calls Out The Undertaker After Humiliating Him at WrestleMania Xl
The Undertaker surprised The Rock at WrestleMania Xl
There...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
There is a very good reason why Dwayne Johnson, popularly known across the globe as The Rock, is one of the biggest and most commercially successful film stars in the world today. This mostly stems from most of his films targeted at the masses who just want a fun film to experience.
Therefore, he has naturally been sticking to entertaining the people as much as he can, which means almost no critically engaging performances or films that he’s been a part of.
Dwayne Johnson | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But it seems like that might be changing soon in the future as the star prepares himself to dedicate his time and effort towards a passion project of his, titled The Smashing Machine with none other than A24. Since this production company is known to invest in and create critical masterpieces, The Rock could be looking at changing into new lanes in his career.
Therefore, he has naturally been sticking to entertaining the people as much as he can, which means almost no critically engaging performances or films that he’s been a part of.
Dwayne Johnson | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But it seems like that might be changing soon in the future as the star prepares himself to dedicate his time and effort towards a passion project of his, titled The Smashing Machine with none other than A24. Since this production company is known to invest in and create critical masterpieces, The Rock could be looking at changing into new lanes in his career.
- 4/16/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers at Focus Features won original screenplay and Cord Jefferson’s Oscar-winning American Fiction from Amazon MGM Studios took adapted honours at the strike-delayed Writers Guild Awards on Sunday.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers at Focus Features won original screenplay and Cord Jefferson’s Oscar-winning American Fiction from Amazon MGM Studios took adapted honours at the strike-delayed Writers Guild Awards on Sunday.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
This was a second major adapted screenplay award in relatively short order for Jefferson after last month’s Oscar win.
The Holdovers prevailed in an original screenplay category that included Barbie and May December, but not the Oscar winner Anatomy Of A Fall, rendered ineligible here because it was not produced under a Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract.
The best documentary screenplay award went to Errol Morris for The Pigeon Tunnel.
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Writer/director Cord Jefferson on the set of ‘American Fiction’ (Photo credit: Claire Folger © 2023 Orion Releasing LLC)
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) stretched out the awards season, handing out their annual awards during ceremonies held in Los Angeles and New York on April 14, 2024. Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) had the honor of hosting the Writers Guild of America West’s ceremony while Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero) handled hosting duties for the Writers Guild of America East.
The final season of Succession was recognized with Drama Series and Episodic Drama awards, and the first season of The Last of Us snagged the New Series trophy. The Bear and Beef continued their winning streaks, scoring Comedy Series and Limited Series wins.
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were recognized as the best original and adapted screenplays of 2023. And Errol Morris’ The Pigeon Tunnel took...
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) stretched out the awards season, handing out their annual awards during ceremonies held in Los Angeles and New York on April 14, 2024. Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) had the honor of hosting the Writers Guild of America West’s ceremony while Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero) handled hosting duties for the Writers Guild of America East.
The final season of Succession was recognized with Drama Series and Episodic Drama awards, and the first season of The Last of Us snagged the New Series trophy. The Bear and Beef continued their winning streaks, scoring Comedy Series and Limited Series wins.
David Hemingson’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were recognized as the best original and adapted screenplays of 2023. And Errol Morris’ The Pigeon Tunnel took...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
With the 2024 Oscars and the 2023 Emmys firmly in the rearview mirror, the film and TV awards calendar is all but ready to return to normalcy after last years Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes disrupted the first half of award season. The last major event to be impacted by the altered schedule is today’s WGA Awards, which took place in an unusual post-Oscars slot after the strikes forced the guild to delay its voting process. As most of Hollywood looks ahead to the 2024 film and TV slate, today’s concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium and New York City’s Edison Ballroom gave award watchers one last chance to celebrate the best screenwriting of 2023.
David Hemingson’s “The Holdovers” won the night’s marquee award for Original Screenplay, beating out heavyweights including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s “Barbie” and Celine Song’s “Past Lives.” In the Adapted Screenplay category,...
David Hemingson’s “The Holdovers” won the night’s marquee award for Original Screenplay, beating out heavyweights including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s “Barbie” and Celine Song’s “Past Lives.” In the Adapted Screenplay category,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
As the star, co-creator, executive producer, writer and director of Showtime’s dark comedy series The Curse, Nathan Fielder admitted he and his collaborator Benny Safdie were committed to infusing the show’s satirical take on an unscripted HGTV home-flipping series with as much a sense of reality – or faux reality – as possible that he didn’t realize some of the crew were left wondering how much of the show they were working itself on was actually real.
During Deadline’s Contenders TV panel Sunday, Fielder learned from production designer Katie Byron that she and many of the crew had begun to suspect that the rug was going to be pulled out from under them at any moment. “There was a lot of meta stuff happening in the show where we were all convinced that it was a show-within-a-show-within-a-show,” said Byron. “We actually were waiting to find out that it was.
During Deadline’s Contenders TV panel Sunday, Fielder learned from production designer Katie Byron that she and many of the crew had begun to suspect that the rug was going to be pulled out from under them at any moment. “There was a lot of meta stuff happening in the show where we were all convinced that it was a show-within-a-show-within-a-show,” said Byron. “We actually were waiting to find out that it was.
- 4/14/2024
- by Scott Huver
- Deadline Film + TV
Julia Fox has proudly stood as a captivating force in the filmmaking world, fashion industry, and beyond. She gained widespread recognition with her feature film debut in 2019’s Uncut Gems. Beyond the screen, she has made several appearances on other shows, which once went off when the actress went viral for a particular clip.
Julia Fox | Uncut Gems
Back in 2022, the actress made an appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast, delving into her personal life. She also dived into the time with her ex-boyfriend, Kanye West, which eventually led to the moment that got ignited online attention.
Julia Fox Admitted Being ‘Stoned’ After an Uncut Gems Interview Went Viral
The 34-year-old actress became the talk of the town back in 2022 after she pronounced herself “stoned” after a clip from an interview of hers went viral on the Internet.
Suggested“They all knew it was my role”: Julia Fox Wasn...
Julia Fox | Uncut Gems
Back in 2022, the actress made an appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast, delving into her personal life. She also dived into the time with her ex-boyfriend, Kanye West, which eventually led to the moment that got ignited online attention.
Julia Fox Admitted Being ‘Stoned’ After an Uncut Gems Interview Went Viral
The 34-year-old actress became the talk of the town back in 2022 after she pronounced herself “stoned” after a clip from an interview of hers went viral on the Internet.
Suggested“They all knew it was my role”: Julia Fox Wasn...
- 4/13/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
For the past week, professional wrestling has occupied the apex of the entertainment industry.
That’s a sentence that might have been unthinkable 10 years ago, when the art form that began as a carnival act in the 1800s before evolving into a multi-billion dollar scripted sports industry was seen by many as an unsophisticated (if endlessly profitable) laughingstock. But a recent influx in critically acclaimed storytelling, major international free agents, and behind-the-scenes disruption has given the wrestling business a shot of adrenaline that turned it into must-see TV in the 2020s.
Years of rapidly accelerating momentum built to a head during the first week in April, when America’s two biggest wrestling promotions, World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling, pulled the trigger on some of their longest-gestating storylines to produce some electrifying television. It began on Sunday night, when WWE’s longtime champion Roman Reigns finally saw his villainous...
That’s a sentence that might have been unthinkable 10 years ago, when the art form that began as a carnival act in the 1800s before evolving into a multi-billion dollar scripted sports industry was seen by many as an unsophisticated (if endlessly profitable) laughingstock. But a recent influx in critically acclaimed storytelling, major international free agents, and behind-the-scenes disruption has given the wrestling business a shot of adrenaline that turned it into must-see TV in the 2020s.
Years of rapidly accelerating momentum built to a head during the first week in April, when America’s two biggest wrestling promotions, World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling, pulled the trigger on some of their longest-gestating storylines to produce some electrifying television. It began on Sunday night, when WWE’s longtime champion Roman Reigns finally saw his villainous...
- 4/13/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
“The Curse” has become one of the most talked-about shows this year with its idiosyncratic mix of cringe comedy, weird horror, marital drama, and sentiment proving to be a recipe for brilliance. The acclaimed Showtime drama series follows Nathan Fielder and Oscar winner Emma Stone as a newly married couple who host an HGTV show. They try to conceive a child as they navigate the effects of a curse.
Fielder and Stone’s performances propel the show to greatness and they are ably supported by Benny Safdie, who co-created the show with Fielder. He plays a desperate producer and while the role is scenery-chewing enough, it’s also a great role for filmmaker Safdie to once again show his acting chops, as noted by critics.
Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) proclaimed: “Safdie makes him a behind-the-scenes sorta-psycho who’s as compelling as his on-air compatriots, inhabiting Dougie with a brand...
Fielder and Stone’s performances propel the show to greatness and they are ably supported by Benny Safdie, who co-created the show with Fielder. He plays a desperate producer and while the role is scenery-chewing enough, it’s also a great role for filmmaker Safdie to once again show his acting chops, as noted by critics.
Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) proclaimed: “Safdie makes him a behind-the-scenes sorta-psycho who’s as compelling as his on-air compatriots, inhabiting Dougie with a brand...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
Voters’ imaginations tend to end at the supporting categories. It’s much easier to tell what lead performances should be recognized just by sampling a series than it is to predict what actor should be recognized for what could be a standout episode in the back half of the TV season. Last season, though the Outstanding Supporting Actor...
The State of the Race
Voters’ imaginations tend to end at the supporting categories. It’s much easier to tell what lead performances should be recognized just by sampling a series than it is to predict what actor should be recognized for what could be a standout episode in the back half of the TV season. Last season, though the Outstanding Supporting Actor...
- 4/11/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Emma Stone became the lucky 13th two-time Best Actress Oscar champ with her recent win for “Poor Things.” And she could well be adding an Emmy to her awards collection for her leading role in Showtime’s idiosyncratic drama series “The Curse.”
“The Curse,” created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, follows a newly married couple (Stone and Fielder) who host an HGTV show while trying to conceive a baby and navigate a curse. Sure the series is rich in cringe comedy that is hard to tear your eyes from even if you watch through your fingers. But it is also intelligent, dark and surprisingly moving. At the heart of it all is Stone, who delivers yet another tour de force, as noted by critics.
Joel Golby (The Guardian) proclaimed: “Emma Stone is in there, continuing to be our generation’s finest mouth actor – she really can show a whole...
“The Curse,” created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, follows a newly married couple (Stone and Fielder) who host an HGTV show while trying to conceive a baby and navigate a curse. Sure the series is rich in cringe comedy that is hard to tear your eyes from even if you watch through your fingers. But it is also intelligent, dark and surprisingly moving. At the heart of it all is Stone, who delivers yet another tour de force, as noted by critics.
Joel Golby (The Guardian) proclaimed: “Emma Stone is in there, continuing to be our generation’s finest mouth actor – she really can show a whole...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Dwayne Johnson’s stint at WrestleMania 40 might be over, but he is far from done. Cody Rhodes is the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion after dethroning Roman Reigns, but The Rock is not quite ready to draw the curtains on their rivalry.
The former WWE champion lit up the arena with his presence in the ring on Saturday night. However, the story of the Bloodline ended differently, even as the stakes were against Rhodes. As momentous as the occasion was, Johnson also sounded a warning to the new champion.
Johnson is not done with Rhodes (Source: WWE) Dwayne Johnson fires off a warning at Cody Rhodes after winning WrestleMania
Cody Rhodes took on Roman Reigns for the championship on April 7th, in front of a packed house at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He avenged last year’s loss to the Tribal Chief, and in the process, Rhodes...
The former WWE champion lit up the arena with his presence in the ring on Saturday night. However, the story of the Bloodline ended differently, even as the stakes were against Rhodes. As momentous as the occasion was, Johnson also sounded a warning to the new champion.
Johnson is not done with Rhodes (Source: WWE) Dwayne Johnson fires off a warning at Cody Rhodes after winning WrestleMania
Cody Rhodes took on Roman Reigns for the championship on April 7th, in front of a packed house at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He avenged last year’s loss to the Tribal Chief, and in the process, Rhodes...
- 4/9/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
The number of Gold Derby readers predicting the 2024 Primetime Emmy nominations in 16 major categories has risen above 2,000 even with the nominations announcement still three months away. Our predicted lineups have changed significantly within the last week alone, indicating increased support for some programs and greater apathy toward others.
Four new predicted acting nominees have emerged since April 1. The only one hailing from a continuing series is Theo James (“The Gentlemen”), who grabbed the fifth comedy lead actor spot from Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”). The other three are TV movie star Tony Shalhoub (“Mr. Monk’s Last Case”) and limited series actresses Anna Sawai (lead; “Shōgun”) and Fiona Shaw (supporting; “True Detective: Night Country”) who displace Michael Douglas (“Franklin”), Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”), and Andrea Riseborough (“The Regime”) respectively.
“Shōgun” had a great week in general, as it maintained its third place position in the Best Limited Series race and...
Four new predicted acting nominees have emerged since April 1. The only one hailing from a continuing series is Theo James (“The Gentlemen”), who grabbed the fifth comedy lead actor spot from Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”). The other three are TV movie star Tony Shalhoub (“Mr. Monk’s Last Case”) and limited series actresses Anna Sawai (lead; “Shōgun”) and Fiona Shaw (supporting; “True Detective: Night Country”) who displace Michael Douglas (“Franklin”), Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”), and Andrea Riseborough (“The Regime”) respectively.
“Shōgun” had a great week in general, as it maintained its third place position in the Best Limited Series race and...
- 4/9/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Showtime’s “The Curse” is one of the most unique TV entries of the past year. The acclaimed drama series from Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie follows a newly married couple (Fielder and Oscar-winner Emma Stone) who host an HGTV show trying to conceive a child while navigating a curse.
The show’s tone and style, a satirical black comedy, makes for extraordinary viewing and while it is classified as a drama for awards purposes, it transcends genre classification in reality. Critics agree, this is one of the most unique and colorful TV shows out there.
Richard Roeper (Chicago Sun-Times) explained: “To its credit, ‘The Curse’ never takes its foot off the pedal, to the point where we’re absolutely sure Whitney and Asher are going to crash and burn — yet we’re still not prepared for the inspired lunacy of the fate that awaits them.”
Nick Schager (Daily Beast...
The show’s tone and style, a satirical black comedy, makes for extraordinary viewing and while it is classified as a drama for awards purposes, it transcends genre classification in reality. Critics agree, this is one of the most unique and colorful TV shows out there.
Richard Roeper (Chicago Sun-Times) explained: “To its credit, ‘The Curse’ never takes its foot off the pedal, to the point where we’re absolutely sure Whitney and Asher are going to crash and burn — yet we’re still not prepared for the inspired lunacy of the fate that awaits them.”
Nick Schager (Daily Beast...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
2019’s Uncut Gems is notable for being a far cry from Adam Sandler’s usual comedic roles, which saw the actor putting his dramatic chops to the display. But while the Grown Ups Star was certainly the highlight of it, he wasn’t the lone reason why the Netflix original was a massive success, as newcomer Julia Fox wasn’t far behind in terms of performance.
While many major stars were eyed for the part of Julia De Fiore in the film, Fox wasn’t deterred by the noise surrounding her, as she was assured the role was made for her.
Julia Fox Was Unfazed Despite Facing Stiff Competition for Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems (2019)
Years before Uncut Gems finally hit Netflix, the directing duo of Josh and Benny Safdie would cross paths with Julia Fox at the SoHo café Jack’s Wife Freda. Following their encounter, Fox would succeed in...
While many major stars were eyed for the part of Julia De Fiore in the film, Fox wasn’t deterred by the noise surrounding her, as she was assured the role was made for her.
Julia Fox Was Unfazed Despite Facing Stiff Competition for Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems (2019)
Years before Uncut Gems finally hit Netflix, the directing duo of Josh and Benny Safdie would cross paths with Julia Fox at the SoHo café Jack’s Wife Freda. Following their encounter, Fox would succeed in...
- 4/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- 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
(Robert Downey Jr On Scripts Photo Credit – IMDb; Flickr )
Robert Downey Jr recently won an Oscar award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in Oppenheimer. In Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biographical war drama, the actor played Lewis Strauss and left a major impact with his outstanding performance. The Oscar-winning film also stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Gary Oldman, Benny Safdie, Matthias Schweighofer, Jack Quaid, Rami Malek, and Josh Peck.
In his career of three decades, Rdj has won hearts with his incredible acts in several movies, including Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, Due Date, The Judge, Tropic Thunder, and many more. For the past many years, Robert Downey Jr has been surprising his fans with exciting choices. One might think the actor is quite careful about what he signs and must be thoroughly going through the scripts and stories. However, in an interview in the past,...
Robert Downey Jr recently won an Oscar award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in Oppenheimer. In Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biographical war drama, the actor played Lewis Strauss and left a major impact with his outstanding performance. The Oscar-winning film also stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Gary Oldman, Benny Safdie, Matthias Schweighofer, Jack Quaid, Rami Malek, and Josh Peck.
In his career of three decades, Rdj has won hearts with his incredible acts in several movies, including Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, Due Date, The Judge, Tropic Thunder, and many more. For the past many years, Robert Downey Jr has been surprising his fans with exciting choices. One might think the actor is quite careful about what he signs and must be thoroughly going through the scripts and stories. However, in an interview in the past,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Adam Sandler may be revisiting one of his most beloved comedies almost 30 years later.
The “Spaceman” and “Uncut Gems” star is said to have developed a script for “Happy Gilmore 2,” a sequel to his iconic 1996 film. Original actor Christopher McDonald said during Audacy radio show “92.3 The Fan” that he saw a draft of the script.
“I saw Adam [Sandler] about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re going to love this,'” McDonald said. “I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How about that,’ and he shows me the first draft of ‘Happy Gilmore 2.'”
McDonald aded, “Maybe you should cut that out [of this audio] because I don’t want to be a liar, but he did show me that, and I thought, ‘Well, that would be awesome.’ So, it’s in the works. Fans demand it, dammit!”
Sandler co-wrote the first movie which was directed by Dennis Dugan. Sandler portrayed...
The “Spaceman” and “Uncut Gems” star is said to have developed a script for “Happy Gilmore 2,” a sequel to his iconic 1996 film. Original actor Christopher McDonald said during Audacy radio show “92.3 The Fan” that he saw a draft of the script.
“I saw Adam [Sandler] about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re going to love this,'” McDonald said. “I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How about that,’ and he shows me the first draft of ‘Happy Gilmore 2.'”
McDonald aded, “Maybe you should cut that out [of this audio] because I don’t want to be a liar, but he did show me that, and I thought, ‘Well, that would be awesome.’ So, it’s in the works. Fans demand it, dammit!”
Sandler co-wrote the first movie which was directed by Dennis Dugan. Sandler portrayed...
- 3/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Dwayne Johnson is now an A-list actor who has immense star power. He has been in some major franchises including Fast and the Furious and Jumanji. Johnson is a big part of the audience’s interest in these franchises and their huge commercial successes. However, Johnson had to work his way up in the industry when she started in the 2000s.
Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five
Johnson had a passion project that he wanted to star in ever since he became an actor. At the time, Johnson did not have the star power and stature big enough to pitch studios to greenlight a film. The actor had to build up his career for 15 years and even turned down a major franchise to bring his passion project to the big screen.
It Took 15 Years For Dwayne Johnson to Star as Hercules
Dwayne Johnson wanted to make and star...
Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five
Johnson had a passion project that he wanted to star in ever since he became an actor. At the time, Johnson did not have the star power and stature big enough to pitch studios to greenlight a film. The actor had to build up his career for 15 years and even turned down a major franchise to bring his passion project to the big screen.
It Took 15 Years For Dwayne Johnson to Star as Hercules
Dwayne Johnson wanted to make and star...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sara Kiener’s Sundance 2020 short film “The Shawl” is finding a new spotlight thanks to the Vimeo Staff Picks selection.
The coveted title has helped launch the careers of filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie, Charlotte Wells, Kogonada, Eliza Hittman, David Lowery, and Ari Aster, and now Kiener is among those awarded with the Staff Pick badge honor for “The Shawl.”
The short film stars performers Dusty Childers and Shane O’Neill, who lend their respective voices to their animated counterparts, while they recall attending a Stevie Nicks concert. Illustrator Brianne Farley and director Kiener co-created the project, with Maya Edelman overseeing the animation.
Fleetwood Mac founder Nicks called the film “awesome,” and former Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper called “The Shawl” a quintessential short film that emphasizes a mastery of the format. “The Shawl” went on to win a special jury award at SXSW 2020 and later screened at Rooftop Films and Outfest.
The coveted title has helped launch the careers of filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie, Charlotte Wells, Kogonada, Eliza Hittman, David Lowery, and Ari Aster, and now Kiener is among those awarded with the Staff Pick badge honor for “The Shawl.”
The short film stars performers Dusty Childers and Shane O’Neill, who lend their respective voices to their animated counterparts, while they recall attending a Stevie Nicks concert. Illustrator Brianne Farley and director Kiener co-created the project, with Maya Edelman overseeing the animation.
Fleetwood Mac founder Nicks called the film “awesome,” and former Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper called “The Shawl” a quintessential short film that emphasizes a mastery of the format. “The Shawl” went on to win a special jury award at SXSW 2020 and later screened at Rooftop Films and Outfest.
- 3/19/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Need something new to watch? If you’re a Max subscriber and a movie fan, you’re in luck, because the streamer is welcoming several standout titles in March, from must-watch A24 movies to old favorites and movie musicals.
You can check out all the new shows and movies on Max this month in our complete list, but if you’re looking for something a little more hand-selected we’ve got you covered. Highlights include the streaming debut of Timothée Chalamet’s “Wonka,” Josh and Benny Safdie’s masterfully anxious Robert Pattinson crime thriller “Good Time,” and the underrated monster mash “Kong: Skull Island.”
Here are our curated picks for the best new movies on Max in March.
“Good Time” Robert Pattinson in “Good Time” (A24)
Available: March 1
Max is now the streaming home of A24, which means you can count on a steady flow of the innovative, filmmaker-driven movies...
You can check out all the new shows and movies on Max this month in our complete list, but if you’re looking for something a little more hand-selected we’ve got you covered. Highlights include the streaming debut of Timothée Chalamet’s “Wonka,” Josh and Benny Safdie’s masterfully anxious Robert Pattinson crime thriller “Good Time,” and the underrated monster mash “Kong: Skull Island.”
Here are our curated picks for the best new movies on Max in March.
“Good Time” Robert Pattinson in “Good Time” (A24)
Available: March 1
Max is now the streaming home of A24, which means you can count on a steady flow of the innovative, filmmaker-driven movies...
- 3/17/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder’s brainchild, The Curse, has recently delivered one of the most memorable finales in all of television history and the ending is mind-bending! After spending nine and a half of its 10 episodes behaving like a show whose reality is somewhat like ours, it turns it all upside-down — quite literally! The finale picks up months after the previous episode, revealing Whitney’s (Emma Stone) pregnancy and the long-awaited release of her show with Asher (Nathan Fielder). Now, you’d think the rest of the episode would follow the aftermath of their show’s release or explore their failing...
- 3/14/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Filmmaker Ari Aster, who is known for ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Midsommar’ has brought in an all-star cast for his next film, ‘Eddington’. Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Clifton Collins Jr will be seen in the movie financed by A24. Based on Aster’s track record, viewers can only assume the film will give nightmares, reports Variety
Plot details are kept under wraps besides the fact that the film “follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.” ‘Eddington’ starts production this week, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner.
As per Variety, two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography. ‘Eddington’ marks the sixth collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which produced and distributed Aster’s previous three films, ‘Hereditary’, ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Beau Is Afraid’, as well as ‘Dream Scenario’ and...
Plot details are kept under wraps besides the fact that the film “follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.” ‘Eddington’ starts production this week, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner.
As per Variety, two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography. ‘Eddington’ marks the sixth collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which produced and distributed Aster’s previous three films, ‘Hereditary’, ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Beau Is Afraid’, as well as ‘Dream Scenario’ and...
- 3/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ari Aster’s fourth feature as a director is officially a go at A24. Aster is set to direct “Eddington” with A24 both financing and producing.
The film will reunite Aster with his “Beau Is Afraid” star Joaquin Phoenix alongside a cast that also includes Pedro Pascal, newly minted Oscar winner Emma Stone, “Yellowstone” star Luke Grimes, as well as Austin Butler, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, and Clifton Collins Jr.
Production kicks off on “Eddington” this week.
The official logline says only that “Eddington” follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations. There have been rumors that the film is a Western set during the pandemic in which a couple runs out of gas in the small town of Eddington and are greeted warmly, only for the town to turn nightmarish by nightfall.
Aster said during a Reddit Ama as far back as the release of “Hereditary” that he...
The film will reunite Aster with his “Beau Is Afraid” star Joaquin Phoenix alongside a cast that also includes Pedro Pascal, newly minted Oscar winner Emma Stone, “Yellowstone” star Luke Grimes, as well as Austin Butler, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, and Clifton Collins Jr.
Production kicks off on “Eddington” this week.
The official logline says only that “Eddington” follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations. There have been rumors that the film is a Western set during the pandemic in which a couple runs out of gas in the small town of Eddington and are greeted warmly, only for the town to turn nightmarish by nightfall.
Aster said during a Reddit Ama as far back as the release of “Hereditary” that he...
- 3/12/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Ari Aster has assembled an all-star cast for his next film, “Eddington,” recruiting Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward and Clifton Collins Jr.
A24 is financing and producing the movie, which — based on Aster’s track record — we can only assume will give us nightmares. Plot details are kept under wraps besides the fact that the film “follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.”
“Eddington” starts production this week, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner. Two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography.
“Eddington” marks the sixth collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which produced and distributed Aster’s previous three films — “Hereditary,” “Midsommar” and “Beau Is Afraid” — as well as “Dream Scenario” and the upcoming “Death of a Unicorn.”
Phoenix was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for...
A24 is financing and producing the movie, which — based on Aster’s track record — we can only assume will give us nightmares. Plot details are kept under wraps besides the fact that the film “follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.”
“Eddington” starts production this week, with Aster writing, directing and producing alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg banner. Two-time Academy Award nominee Darius Khondji is the director of photography.
“Eddington” marks the sixth collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which produced and distributed Aster’s previous three films — “Hereditary,” “Midsommar” and “Beau Is Afraid” — as well as “Dream Scenario” and the upcoming “Death of a Unicorn.”
Phoenix was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
While the 2024 Academy Awards made history in many ways, they also missed some opportunities to go down in the annals of memory. Anyway, Christopher Nolan, the British-American director who finally won an Academy Award after waiting several years, topped the list for Universal Pictures’ Oppenheimer.
On two separate occasions, in 2002 and 2011 for Memento and Inception, respectively, Nolan was nominated for Best Original Screenplay; however, he failed to win. He was again left empty-handed, despite receiving a nomination for Best Director in 2018 for Dunkirk.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
At last, he was named Oppenheimer’s Best Director this year. Unexpectedly, it appears that Nolan might not be the real genius behind the glorious achievements of the Cillian Murphy-starrer film, which is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Rather than blaming anyone else for the project’s spectacular successes, fans are now cheering for Robert Pattinson.
The Hidden Link:...
On two separate occasions, in 2002 and 2011 for Memento and Inception, respectively, Nolan was nominated for Best Original Screenplay; however, he failed to win. He was again left empty-handed, despite receiving a nomination for Best Director in 2018 for Dunkirk.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
At last, he was named Oppenheimer’s Best Director this year. Unexpectedly, it appears that Nolan might not be the real genius behind the glorious achievements of the Cillian Murphy-starrer film, which is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Rather than blaming anyone else for the project’s spectacular successes, fans are now cheering for Robert Pattinson.
The Hidden Link:...
- 3/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” an unsettling look at the dawn of the atomic era, dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture and best director. The film, which took on an added resonance at a time of international conflicts, also scored Oscars for Cillian Murphy’s haunted lead performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr.’s supporting turn as a vengeful bureaucrat.
The award-winning blockbuster is now available to stream Peacock, which last month also began streaming the following Nolan-directed films: “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Dunkirk,” “Inception” and “Memento.”
Stream Oppenheimer On Peacock $5.99/Month
“Oppenheimer” chronicles the story of the father of the atomic bomb, from his days as a physics student to his experience serving as director of the Manhattan Project to his 1954 security hearing. Matt Damon plays Manhattan Project director Leslie Groves Jr., Emily Blunt plays...
The award-winning blockbuster is now available to stream Peacock, which last month also began streaming the following Nolan-directed films: “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Dunkirk,” “Inception” and “Memento.”
Stream Oppenheimer On Peacock $5.99/Month
“Oppenheimer” chronicles the story of the father of the atomic bomb, from his days as a physics student to his experience serving as director of the Manhattan Project to his 1954 security hearing. Matt Damon plays Manhattan Project director Leslie Groves Jr., Emily Blunt plays...
- 3/11/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
After so many snubs and just not close enough, Christopher Nolan is finally an Oscar winner. The American-British filmmaker had earned eight nominations before the night began. Up for three individually tonight, he took his first Academy Award statue for Best Director.
Read More: Christopher Nolan says “The Curse’ Is “Unlike anything I’ve ever seen on Television” In new Q&a with Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder
Nolan beat out some legendary competition including Martin Scorsese (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things”), Jonathan Glazer (“The Zone of Interest”), and Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”).
Continue reading Christopher Nolan Wins His First Oscar For Directing ‘Oppenheimer’ at The Playlist.
Read More: Christopher Nolan says “The Curse’ Is “Unlike anything I’ve ever seen on Television” In new Q&a with Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder
Nolan beat out some legendary competition including Martin Scorsese (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things”), Jonathan Glazer (“The Zone of Interest”), and Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”).
Continue reading Christopher Nolan Wins His First Oscar For Directing ‘Oppenheimer’ at The Playlist.
- 3/11/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Dwayne Johnson got emotional talking about a potential on-screen reunion with Emily Blunt in Benny Safdie’s upcoming mixed martial arts drama, “The Smashing Machine.” Johnson’s comments came while speaking with Variety’s Marc Malkin at the Oscars during Variety On the Carpet presented by Directv.
Blunt has been in talks to join Johnson for what will be Safdie’s solo directorial debut — a biopic about Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. Blunt has been eyed to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife.
The film would mark an on-screen reunion for Blunt and Johnson, who previously starred together in Disney’s 2021 feature “Jungle Cruise,” an action-comedy about a charismatic riverboat captain (Johnson) and a determined explorer (Blunt) on a journey through the Amazon jungle in search of a mystical tree with healing powers. Talking about “The Smashing Machine,” Johnson said it’d be “different” from the pair’s first venture.
Blunt has been in talks to join Johnson for what will be Safdie’s solo directorial debut — a biopic about Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. Blunt has been eyed to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife.
The film would mark an on-screen reunion for Blunt and Johnson, who previously starred together in Disney’s 2021 feature “Jungle Cruise,” an action-comedy about a charismatic riverboat captain (Johnson) and a determined explorer (Blunt) on a journey through the Amazon jungle in search of a mystical tree with healing powers. Talking about “The Smashing Machine,” Johnson said it’d be “different” from the pair’s first venture.
- 3/10/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
The Force appears to be no longer with Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Though series lead Ewan McGregor has in interviews done his best to keep the Jedi master’s lightsaber a-glow, the fact that the upcoming 4K Uhd and Blu-ray sets are labeled “Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series” appears to have struck down any hope for future adventures.
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Though series lead Ewan McGregor has in interviews done his best to keep the Jedi master’s lightsaber a-glow, the fact that the upcoming 4K Uhd and Blu-ray sets are labeled “Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series” appears to have struck down any hope for future adventures.
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- 3/5/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett and Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Tyreek Hill, who had his best statistical season with the Miami Dolphins, claimed he was considered to join the New York Jets, and the deal would’ve gone through had Adam Sandler just called him. Apart from being the biggest comedic actor in Hollywood right now, who has enjoyed a fortune of over $420M, Sandler is also a massive New York Jets guy.
And per Hill, the Spaceman Star was the reason for his relocation to the Miami Dolphins, but the NFL Star isn’t complaining about how things turned out for him.
Adam Sandler | Credit: Spaceman (2024) Tyreek Hill Deems Adam Sandler the Reason for Moving to Miami Dolphins
Speaking on the Punch Line Podcast, Tyreek Hill candidly revealed that before joining the Dolphins, he would’ve requested a trade from the Chiefs to the Jets in 2022 if Adam Sandler just called him. Being a huge fan of the comedic icon,...
And per Hill, the Spaceman Star was the reason for his relocation to the Miami Dolphins, but the NFL Star isn’t complaining about how things turned out for him.
Adam Sandler | Credit: Spaceman (2024) Tyreek Hill Deems Adam Sandler the Reason for Moving to Miami Dolphins
Speaking on the Punch Line Podcast, Tyreek Hill candidly revealed that before joining the Dolphins, he would’ve requested a trade from the Chiefs to the Jets in 2022 if Adam Sandler just called him. Being a huge fan of the comedic icon,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Emily Blunt has entered into talks to join Dwayne Johnson yet again on the cast of Benny Safdie’s Mma drama ‘The Smashing Machine.’
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. As per the description her character will see her trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world. Johnson will take on the role of Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The move marks Johnson’s first dabble at a serious drama.
Also in news – Guy Ritchie set for ‘Ray Donovan’ spin-off series ‘The Donovans’
The feature is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce...
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. As per the description her character will see her trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world. Johnson will take on the role of Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The move marks Johnson’s first dabble at a serious drama.
Also in news – Guy Ritchie set for ‘Ray Donovan’ spin-off series ‘The Donovans’
The feature is based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.
Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will produce...
- 3/1/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
When a World War II drama series about airmen features the likes of Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan and Callum Turner, it’s reasonable to presume that one of them would be playing the story’s quintessential hotshot pilot. Instead, that honor belongs to Nate Mann, who portrays Lieutenant Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, one of the most decorated real-life B-17 pilots to serve in WWII, on Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air. Rosie had already established a successful career as a lawyer in New York until the attack on Pearl Harbor eventually led him to Laredo Air Force Base, where he developed his crack piloting skills.
Knowing full well the significance of Rosenthal both on the screen and in real life, Mann refused to gloss over the details of the B-17 and the many responsibilities that a bomber pilot has before, during and after a flight. So he took the words...
Knowing full well the significance of Rosenthal both on the screen and in real life, Mann refused to gloss over the details of the B-17 and the many responsibilities that a bomber pilot has before, during and after a flight. So he took the words...
- 3/1/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Emily Blunt is currently in talks to feature in the upcoming film ‘The Smashing Machine’ starring Dwyane Johnson. The Academy Award-nominated actress would essay the role of Dawn Staples, the new wife to legendary Mma fighter Mark Kerr.
The story is about how Dawn struggles to find her place within Champion’s chaotic and contradictory world while trying to set up a life together, as reported by deadline.com.
‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC. He struggles with winning, relationships, substance abuse and friendship, set in the year 2000.
Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x Adcc World Submission Champion.
The Mma fighter was also a subject of a documentary titled ‘The Smashing Machine...
The story is about how Dawn struggles to find her place within Champion’s chaotic and contradictory world while trying to set up a life together, as reported by deadline.com.
‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC. He struggles with winning, relationships, substance abuse and friendship, set in the year 2000.
Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x Adcc World Submission Champion.
The Mma fighter was also a subject of a documentary titled ‘The Smashing Machine...
- 3/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Negotiations are underway to bring Academy Award-nominated Emily Blunt to the Dwayne Johnson film vehicle The Smashing Machine.
Blunt would play Dawn Staples, the new wife to Mma champion Mark Kerr. While trying to set up a life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.
The film is a drama based on the story of Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC. He struggles with addiction, winning, love, and friendship, set in the year 2000.
During his Mma career, Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x Adcc World Submission Champion.
In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary titled The Smashing Machine, which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC and Pride.
The film...
Blunt would play Dawn Staples, the new wife to Mma champion Mark Kerr. While trying to set up a life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.
The film is a drama based on the story of Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC. He struggles with addiction, winning, love, and friendship, set in the year 2000.
During his Mma career, Kerr was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x Adcc World Submission Champion.
In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary titled The Smashing Machine, which detailed his Mma career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC and Pride.
The film...
- 3/1/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson are in conversations to share the screen again.
The actors linked up onscreen for Disney’s 2021 thriller Jungle Cruise. A sequel for the movie is said to be in the works, but details have been scarce.
However, Emily is reportedly in the running to star alongside Dwayne in the actor’s new movie The Smashing Machine.
Read more about the pair’s potential reunion…
The Hollywood Reporter announced that Emily might play Dawn Staples, who is married to UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mark Kerr, in the movie. Dwayne will bring Mark to life.
The movie will be written and directed by Benny Safdie, and Dwayne has been involved in the preparations since 2019. He will also sign on as a producer.
We’ll update you as we learn more about the role!
Did you see that Emily recently reunited with two other costars?!
Meanwhile, Dwayne confirmed...
The actors linked up onscreen for Disney’s 2021 thriller Jungle Cruise. A sequel for the movie is said to be in the works, but details have been scarce.
However, Emily is reportedly in the running to star alongside Dwayne in the actor’s new movie The Smashing Machine.
Read more about the pair’s potential reunion…
The Hollywood Reporter announced that Emily might play Dawn Staples, who is married to UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mark Kerr, in the movie. Dwayne will bring Mark to life.
The movie will be written and directed by Benny Safdie, and Dwayne has been involved in the preparations since 2019. He will also sign on as a producer.
We’ll update you as we learn more about the role!
Did you see that Emily recently reunited with two other costars?!
Meanwhile, Dwayne confirmed...
- 2/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
A “Jungle Cruise” reunion is in the works, and, no, it’s not “Jungle Cruise 2.” Instead, Variety reports that the co-leads of the Disney film may reunite for Benny Safdie‘s Mma biopic “The Smashing Machine,” with Emily Blunt in final talks to join the picture. Dwayne Johnson was already aboard the project, Safdie’s solo directorial debut about Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr.
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Continue reading ‘The Smashing Machine’: Emily Blunt In Talks To Join Dwayne Johnson For Benny Safdie’s Mma Biopic at The Playlist.
- 2/29/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Update: Two days ago, watercoolers were abuzz with talk about Emily Blunt starring opposite Dwayne Johnson in A24 and Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Today, in the forthcoming film, Emily Blunt is officially in talks to play Dawn Staples, Mark Kerr’s (Johnson) wife. “While trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world,” said an A24 representative.
Emily Blunt and Benny Safdie are old friends after working alongside one another on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Meanwhile, Blunt and Johnson embarked on an epic adventure in Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Smashing Machine courtesy of A24:
“The Smashing Machine is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction,...
Emily Blunt and Benny Safdie are old friends after working alongside one another on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Meanwhile, Blunt and Johnson embarked on an epic adventure in Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Smashing Machine courtesy of A24:
“The Smashing Machine is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction,...
- 2/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Emily Blunt is in talks to join Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut “The Smashing Machine,” an A24 feature film starring Dwayne Johnson as Mma and UFC champion Mark Kerr, Variety has confirmed. The film will begin production this summer.
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. Per the studio, “While trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.”
The project would reunite Blunt with both Safdie, with whom she starred in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” and Johnson, her co-star from Disney’s 2021 film “Jungle Cruise.”
The film’s logline reads, “‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.”
Dwayne...
Blunt is in talks to play Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife. Per the studio, “While trying to set up a new life together, Dawn struggles to find her place within Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.”
The project would reunite Blunt with both Safdie, with whom she starred in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” and Johnson, her co-star from Disney’s 2021 film “Jungle Cruise.”
The film’s logline reads, “‘The Smashing Machine’ is a drama based on the story of Mark Kerr, the legendary Mma fighter from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career. He struggles with addiction, winning, love and friendship in the year 2000.”
Dwayne...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Emily Blunt is in talks to star opposite Dwayne Johnson in A24’s The Smashing Machine, which is written and directed by Benny Safdie.
Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Blunt would star as Dawn Staples, the new wife to Kerr. Safdie has been developing the project with Johnson, who notably started his career as a professional wrestler, since 2019.
A 2002 HBO doc also titled The Smashing Machine detailed Kerr’s professional career and his rise through the fighting world, as well as his battle with an addiction to pain killers that led to an overdose. Kerr earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” with his no-holds-barred fighting style.
A24 will finance the film, as well as produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.
Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine as real-life mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Blunt would star as Dawn Staples, the new wife to Kerr. Safdie has been developing the project with Johnson, who notably started his career as a professional wrestler, since 2019.
A 2002 HBO doc also titled The Smashing Machine detailed Kerr’s professional career and his rise through the fighting world, as well as his battle with an addiction to pain killers that led to an overdose. Kerr earned the nickname “The Smashing Machine” with his no-holds-barred fighting style.
A24 will finance the film, as well as produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush and David Koplan.
- 2/29/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Sandler is one of the most popular and globally renowned actors. After starting his career as a comedian, Sandler went on to star in a string of commercially successful films and continues to enjoy success even today. However, in a recent interview, Sandler revealed Taylor Swift was one of the few celebrities who had him star-struck.
Adam Sandler in Grown Ups 2
Sandler recently appeared on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, where the Grown Ups star spoke a great deal about his career and personal life. During the conversation, Sandler also spoke about his admiration for Swift and went as far as to compare her stardom and success to that of The Beatles. Here is what Adam Sandler said about Taylor Swift.
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Adam Sandler in Grown Ups 2
Sandler recently appeared on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, where the Grown Ups star spoke a great deal about his career and personal life. During the conversation, Sandler also spoke about his admiration for Swift and went as far as to compare her stardom and success to that of The Beatles. Here is what Adam Sandler said about Taylor Swift.
Suggested“My body’s not the most flexible body”: Adam Sandler’s Renaissance Era With Spaceman Put Actor in Excruciating Pain...
- 2/29/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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