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Will the Oscars answer “Conclave’s” prayers?

Edward Berger’s mystery thriller has been one of the buzziest films to emerge from the fall festivals. Adapted from Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, the film premiered at Telluride, where it received raves from attendees. Since then, its awards prospects have grown, especially following its Audience Award wins at the Mill Valley and Middleburg fests. Those regional accolades helped propel future best picture nominees such as “American Fiction” (2023) and “Belfast” (2021) and best picture winner “Green Book” (2018). “Conclave” has popular appeal, but will its religious themes be an advantage or a potential hurdle in the Oscar race?

Read: You can see all Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one page on the Variety Awards Circuit.

Rossellini with “Conclave” director Edward Berger

Films that explore issues of faith, and the Catholic Church’s tangled history, have long held a unique place in Hollywood. Critics, and sometimes audiences,...

Coulda shoulda woulda — when it comes to breakthrough ‘80s comedy Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, there’s a murderers’ row of comedians who might have taken on the lead role that eventually went to Bob Hoskins. Robin Williams, Wallace Shawn and Sylvester Stallone were reportedly considered to play beleaguered private dick Eddie Valiant, but two comedy superstars in particular wished they’d thought twice about taking the job: Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy.

According to director Robert Zemeckis on the film’s DVD commentary, he and producer Steven Spielberg had Murray at the very top of their list to play Eddie. There was only one problem — neither man knew how to get hold of the Ghostbusters star. That’s not surprising for those familiar with Murray legend. The comedian doesn’t employ an agent or manager; he instead uses an unlisted 800 number to collect his messages. Sometimes (like when Sofia Coppola...

In Hollywood and beyond, power couples dominate headlines with their impressive combined wealth. But in some cases, the women in these relationships stand out as the true financial titans.

Whether it’s from savvy business ventures, successful entertainment careers, or legacy brands, these female celebrities are richer than their husbands, redefining the narrative of financial power in relationships. This list highlights seven female stars who have amassed fortunes more than their spouses, showcasing an incredible influence in their professional lives.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Scarlett Johansson at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con International | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

Scarlett Johansson is a household name, and her net worth reflects her status as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. With an estimated fortune of $165 million, she has consistently been amongst the highest-paid actresses in the world.

From her critically acclaimed performances in films like Lost in Translation...

Prime Video’s October programming holds plenty of spooky, scary and surprising movies and TV shows in store ahead of Halloween like the Haunted House movies, Monster House (2006), Goosebumps (2015) and more. House of Spoils (2024) is an original that will be sure to frighten.

For the full list of Prime Video programming in October 2024, see below.

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Movies:

1984 (1985) 12 Angry Men (1957) 13 Going on 30 (2004) A Bridge Too Far (1977) A Haunted House (2013) – Avail on Freevee w/ Ads A Haunted House 2 (2014) – Avail on Freevee w/ Ads A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) A Monster Calls (2017) A View to a Kill (1985) The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl (2005) All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989) All The King’s Men (2006) Animal Kingdom (2010) Aquaman (2018) Arrival (2016) – Avail on Freevee w/ Ads Be Cool (2005) Before Midnight (2013) Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Body of Evidence (1993) Bruce Almighty (2003) Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012) Chappie (2015) Charlotte’s Web (2006) – Avail on Freevee w/ Ads Clueless (1995) Coach Carter...

In Hollywood, A-listers are always trying to bring their top game on social media. But sometimes this popularity takes a very wrong turn altogether, bringing in more problems as compared to fame. While Kylie Jenner is the fourth most-followed celebrity on Instagram, even she comes second to actress Scarlett Johansson when we talk about online scams.

Scarlett Johansson in Lost in Translation | Credits: Focus Features

Not only Jenner, but Johansson has also surpassed Sydney Sweeney, who has a very bold social media presence. While she topped the chart, this feat was not something she ever wanted to achieve in the first place.

Scarlett Johansson Tops the List of Celebrity-Inspired Online Scams Scarlett Johansson in Fly Me to the Moon | Credits: Colombia Pictures

Scarlett Johansson with her slew of box-office hits is not a stranger when it comes to topping charts and breaking records. But when it comes to topping the list of online scams,...

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Lonely Planet is a romantic drama film written and directed by Susannah Grant. The Netflix film follows the story of a reclusive novelist on a prestigious writer’s retreat in Morocco trying to get over her writer’s block but she soon meets a young man and they soon begin to fall for each other. Lonely Planet stars Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in the lead roles with Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the romance, beautiful scenery, and compelling characters in Lonely Planet here are some similar films you should check out next.

Under the Tuscan Sun (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Touchstone Pictures

Under the Tuscan Sun is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Audrey Wells. The 2003 film follows the story of Frances Mayes,...

The recut version of the 1990 classic from Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather: Part III is set for a limited theatrical release on December 4, followed by its Blu-ray and digital drop on December 8. Andy Garcia recently watched the new cut with an intimate crew that included Al Pacino and Diane Keaton, and they were all thrilled with the results! Fans are eager to check it out as well!

Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone in The Godfather III Credits: Paramount Pictures

Garcia, who plays Vincent Corleone in the original, revealed in a recent chat that he never really understood the original’s backlash, which mainly stemmed from the casting of Sofia Coppola, Francis’s daughter.

Why Did People Criticize Sofia Coppola in The Godfather III?

Sofia Coppola was cast as Mary Corleone, the daughter of Michael played by Al Pacino, and Kay played by Diane Keaton in The Godfather: Part III, but...

The latest film in the “Transformers” franchise – “Transformers One” – is finally in theaters, and this time it’s animated. The new film from director Josh Cooley serves as a prequel to the entire universe and chronicles the early days of Optimus and Megatron’s friendship. Here the official logline:

“The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.”

For this prequel, the voice cast is entirely different from the live-action films and boasts some pretty big A-listers. Here’s our complete “Transformers One” cast and character guide.

Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax

Chris Hemsworth plays Orion Pax in “Transformers One,” who eventually becomes Optimus Prime.

Hemsworth is most known for playing Thor in a number of Marvel projects including “Thor,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.” He’s also recently starred in “Mad Max: Furiosa” and “Extraction.

While Mindy (Ashley Park) and co. gear up for the Eurovision Song contest in Season 4 of Emily in Paris, they have some time to practice their numbers. Whether it be a French rendition of a popular song, or the English hit itself, they often perform crowd-pleasers.

The soundtrack to Emily in Paris features many French artists that back the hustle and bustle of Emily’s life. Find all the songs featured in Season 4 of Emily in Paris below:

Episode 1: Break Point

“Swan Lake, Op. 20, Spanish Dance” by Tchaichovsky “Chat Dans La Nuit” by Dopamoon (feat. Romain Muller) “Love Is in the Air” by John Paul Young “Encore” by Dopamoon x Napkey “Paris Yeye Girl” by Bea Parks and Jack Lake “Visions” by Tample “Bollide” by Warner Chappell Music Group “Off” by Les Filles and Christopher “Café Bombon” by Sergey Kolosov, Ross Gidney “3 Bikinis” by David C [French Dance Version] “Memories” by...

Bill Murray first came to national attention when he joined “Saturday Night Live” in its second season to replace the departed Chevy Chase. Like many of his SNL colleagues of the era Murray was able to parlay his television success into a film career. He first made his film mark in comedies but in later years would take on increasingly dramatic films as well, earning an Oscar nomination as Best Actor for “Lost in Translation” (2003). Murray would return to TV in 2015 for the HBO limited series “Olive Kitteridge,” for which he won an Emmy as Best Supporting Actor playing a suicidal man who becomes involved with the title character (Frances McDormand).

Murray’s career got off to a somewhat shaky start when he was cast in the first season of “Saturday Night Live” but unfortunately for Murray it was the wrong “SNL.” Instead of the classic program for NBC (for...

2019 was a great year for Scarlett Johansson. Apart from being part of the phenomenal Avengers: Endgame, which was the highest-grossing film of all time for a while, she received her first and second Oscar nominations. The actress headlined Noah Baumbach’s divorce drama Marriage Story, for which she received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

While the same year she also got the nod for Best Supporting Actress in Jojo Rabbit, her performance as Nicole Barber, an actress going through a divorce, has many wondering how she missed the win. The film also starred Adam Driver, who was nominated for Best Actor, and Laura Dern, who beat Johansson for Best Supporting Actress.

Scarlett Johansson’s Marriage Story Should Have Won Her An Oscar A still from Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios

Scarlett Johansson hit it big in 2019. Not only was she a part of the highest-grossing film (for a while...

Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl is a dreamy, melancholy portrait of a veteran Las Vegas dancer reeling from the news that her career has hit its expiration date. The movie is as gossamer-thin as the wings that the title character, Shelly — played by Pamela Anderson with an undiluted sense of heartbreak — keeps tearing on her stage costume. The story more often drifts than advances, favoring ambience over substance in a few too many wordless sequences observing Shelly wandering or dancing or just staring into the abyss in sun-blasted parking lots, on rooftops and streets, bathed in lens flare and the shimmering score of Andrew Wyatt.

After her promising 2013 feature debut Palo Alto and her sophomore stumble seven years later with Mainstream, Coppola seems more in thrall than ever to the impressionistic style of Aunt Sofia. But the new film — written by Kate Gersten, a Coppola clan member by marriage...

The Lonely Island made a name for themselves on "Saturday Night Live" by ushering in the SNL Digital Short era of the late night sketch comedy series. Once the breakout music video for "Lazy Sunday" became one of the earliest viral videos on YouTube (long before "SNL" sketches were officially uploaded to the video website), The Lonely Island felt the pressure of delivering hilarious pre-recorded bits almost every single week during their time on the show. 

It should comes no surprise that their most successful bits were various music videos, often featuring rap or R&b tunes with a comedic touch. This ranges from raunchy holiday fare like "D**k in a Box" with Justin Timberlake to the movie-fueled "Jack Sparrow" featuring "Office Space" punchline Michael Bolton as a major cinephile, the latter of which is Andy Samberg's favorite, as confirmed in a recent episode of The Lonely Island and...

After premiering at Fantastic Fest last fall, the romantic thriller Strange Darling has quickly become one of the buzziest indies of the summer. Starring Kyle Gallner (Scream) and Willa Fitzgerald as a couple whose one-night stand turns into something sinister, it’s a twisty, beautifully shot, and exquisitely fun time at the movies.

We at FandomWire got to speak with Strange Darling writer-director Jt Mollner and producer/director of photography Giovanni Ribisi (whom you might recognize as an actor from films like Avatar and Lost in Translation) about the film, its structure and style, and Ribisi making the jump from being an actor to becoming a cinematographer. Check out the full interview below!

RELATEDStrange Darling Review — Giovanni Ribisi Lenses a Twisty, Captivating Thriller Strange Darling Interview

FandomWire: You hear about many actors jumping from acting to directing but not acting to Dp’ing. Mr. Ribisi, what made you want to become a cinematographer,...

Hollywood wouldn’t be the same without the luminous presence of Scarlett Johansson, who can make heads turn whenever she walks into a room. At 39, she has not only earned her stripes as one of the industry’s most in-demand actresses but also holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans!

Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

But, here’s a juicy tidbit: the acclaimed actress known for her powerful roles in films like Lost in Translation and Marriage Story was initially turned down by David Fincher for the role of Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Why, you may ask? It turns out that the director thought she was too attractive for the character.

Despite her box office magnetism and the potential for a more risqué role, Fincher opted for Rooney Mara, preserving the movie’s essence.

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In 2002, author Rosalind Wiseman published a self-help book entitled “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” aimed at helping parents of high school-aged girls deal with the vicious effects of bullying on their daughters. Wiseman could not have possibly predicted what came next: that Tina Fey would a) read the book, b) see some of her own high school experience reflected back to her, and c) call up Lorne Michaels and suggest the non-fiction book would make a banger of a high school comedy. Some people have all the luck, don’t they?

What Fey saw in Wiseman’s relatively dry book was timeless — there have always been instances of “girl on girl crime,” and they sure as hell weren’t stopping — but when the comedic icon turned Wiseman’s work into the enduring early aughts offering “Mean Girls,...

In the "The Simpsons" episode "Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo", Homer (Dan Catellaneta) loses his family's vacation money to an online scam. Acting on a tip from his chipper neighbor Ned (Harry Shearer), the Simpsons learn they can get vacations at a discount by claiming abandoned airplane tickets at the airport. By random chance, the Simpsons find themselves on a trip to Japan.

The ensuing shenanigans are predictably hilarious, as the doltish, ultra-American Simpsons find themselves butting heads with various facets of Japanese culture. They are astonished by the country's high-tech toilets, experience seizures watching a local cartoon show (a spoof of the Pokémon episode that caused seizures in children), and attend an ikebana class. Eventually, Homer will go to prison (natch) and the Simpsons will lose all their money (also natch), They will be forced to briefly work in a fish-gutting factory before trying to win plane tickets home on...

Scarlett Johansson’s plethora of successful movies has cemented her status as a major star in the Hollywood business. However, even she is not immune to controversies that stir public debate. One such instance was her involvement in the movie Ghost in the Shell, adapted from a beloved Japanese manga.

Scarlett Johansson in a still from Ghost in the Shell || Paramount Pictures

But the movie faced severe backlash for casting Johansson, a White actress, for the role of Major Motoko Kusanagi (live-action Mira Killian), a character who is Japanese. However, despite this outrage, the actress in a past interview detailed she may return for a sequel. But her participation depends on one crucial condition.

Scarlett Johansson Demands This One Specific Condition for Ghost in the Shell Sequel

Scarlett Johansson is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s finest leading ladies, with blockbusters like Avengers and Lucy under her belt. So, her participation...

Last year, there was a massive uproar when “Barbie” filmmaker Greta Gerwig was left off of the Best Director lineup at the Oscars, despite the blockbuster movie reaping eight total nominations including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Gerwig and Noah Baumbach). “Anatomy of a Fall” helmer Justine Triet, who won the prize for Best Original Screenplay, did wind up earning a directing bid, and it was only the ninth such time in Academy Awards history for a woman. So will the upcoming 2025 Oscars include any female Best Director nominees? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s Oscar Experts.

According to the rankings of our pundits from major media outlets, the five most likely directing nominees will all be men: Steve McQueen for “Blitz” (Apple TV+), Sean Baker for “Anora” (Neon), Denis Villeneuve for “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.), Edward Berger for “Conclave” (Focus Features), and Ridley Scott for “Gladiator II...

Brussels-based company Best Friend Forever has boarded international sales for Marie Losier’s documentary feature “Peaches Goes Bananas” ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Days sidebar running alongside the film festival.

For “Peaches Goes Bananas,” Losier followed Merrill Nisker — the trailblazing feminist queer icon, musician and producer known as Peaches — off and on stage. An intimate portrait, the documentary showcases Peaches’ concerts, her bond with her sister Suri and her creative process.

Losier is best known for directing critically lauded documentaries including “The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye,” which won the Teddy Award at the Berlinale in 2011; “Cassandro El Exotico!,” winner of the Cannes Acid section in 2018; and “Felix in Wonderland,” which had its world premiere in Locarno in 2019. Losier’s work has also been celebrated with a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2018, where all her films were acquired for the...

Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners has offered to become a majority shareholder in Japanese film company Tohokushinsha and take it private, valuing the Japanese film company at $575M.

Tohokushinsha dubs foreign TV shows and films into Japanese and was also a co-producer of the 2003 film Lost in Translation that Sofia Coppola wrote and directed. The company also worked on the 1980 TV miniseries Shogun, which was based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name and the predecessor of Disney+’s Emmy-nominated modern version.

3D Investment Partners already holds an 18% share stake in Tohokushinsha and has proposed a purchase price of 600-650 yen per share, which represents a premium of 6%-15% to the film company’s closing price on Wednesday of 565 yen.

The finance firm first began building its stake in 2020 and said that the bid requires Tohokushinsha’s management to agree to delisting and other business plans proposed by 3D for the proposal to succeed.

Singapore-based finance firm 3D Investment Partners said Thursday that it is seeking to take private Tohokushinsha, the Japanese film and TV distribution firm. Its bid values Tohokushinsha at $575 million.

Founded in 1961, Tohokushinsha started as a dubbing house and has since expanded its business to include, among others, theatrical, video and TV distribution and production as well as operation of 10 satellite TV channels. It was a co-producer of Sofia Coppola’s breakout 2003 movie “Lost in Translation” and provided services on the 1980s series adaptation of James Clavell’s “Shogun.”

3D Investment already owns an 18% share stake in the stock market listed Tohokushinsha and is now offering to buy the balance of the equity at a price of JPY600-650 per share.

At the higher figure, the offer would represent a premium of 15% to Tohokushinsha shares at the close of stock trading on Wednesday. Trading in the stock was suspended on Thursday.

Arn’s iHeart and BlakCast are thrilled to announce Ben Haywood as the winner of the Find and Tell podcast series. Ben emerged victorious in a competition that saw hundreds of entries whittled down to a final four, showcasing diverse and compelling storytelling from Australians of various cultural backgrounds.

Ben went head to head with runner up Mark Mariano; they shared the theme "Lost In Translation". Ben's story focuses on the question of indigenous languages heading towards extinction, and whether it should be taught in Australian schools.

As the winner, Ben Haywood will receive over $10,000 in support, including top-tier podcasting gear from RØDE and short courses alongside mentoring from the prestigious Australian Film Television and Radio School (Aftrs). This package is designed to further enhance Ben’s storytelling abilities and support his future endeavours to find and tell stories.

Winner Ben Haywood said: “It was such a privilege to be...

We all love Scarlett Johansson for a number of reasons. She’s an incredible actor as well as an entrepreneur and has taken both fields by storm thanks to her hard work, talent, and determination. This makes us wonder, did a young ScarJo believe that she was going to make it big in the film industry one day? Before becoming the world’s favorite Black Widow, the actress did a handful of roles here and there which helped pave her way to fame.

Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 2 (2010) | Marvel Studios

One of these projects was Sofia Coppola’s 2003 rom-com/drama Lost in Translation. While the film is responsible for taking her acting career to great heights, Scarlett Johansson had a tough time working on the movie. Why? Well, for starters, she was only seventeen and away from home.

Scarlett Johansson Recalls Her Lost in Translation Experience

Scarlett Johansson in...

In the current era of filmmaking, a movie is only as good as its marketing strategy. No other film proved this better than Scarlett Johansson’s sci-fi action thriller The Island, which opened in 2005 to lackluster box office collections. However, the film later gained a cult following, with many appreciating the film’s ethical themes.

Johansson herself blamed the bad publicity and promotions that the studio did for the original sci-fi movie. Directed by Michael Bay before his Transformers days and co-written by Star Trek’s Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci, the film only earned $162 million against a $126 million budget.

Scarlett Johansson Blamed Studio For The Failure Of The Sci-Fi Movie The Island A still from Under the Skin | Credits: StudioCanal/A24

Actress Scarlett Johansson has a wide variety of genres in her filmography. Apart from her appearance as Natasha Romanoff a.k.a Black Widow in the MCU, she...

On Monday, July 15, 2024, Live with Kelly and Mark welcomes Anna Faris, Kylie Cantrall, and Jeremy Rellosa to the show. Anna Faris is an American actress and podcaster, known for her comedic roles in the Scary Movie film series, Lost in Translation, The House Bunny, and Brokeback Mountain. She joins the show to discuss […]

Live with Kelly and Mark: Anna Faris, Kylie Cantrall, Jeremy Rellosa...

It’s easy to assume that a screenwriter with the last name Gilroy had an effortless foray into show business, but that was anything but the case for Fly Me to the Moon’s Rose Gilroy.

As the daughter of Dan Gilroy and Rene Russo, as well as niece to Tony and John Gilroy, Rose attempted to steer away from the family business by trying her hand at pre-med and pre-law trajectories during college, but neither option ended up being in the cards for her. Upon graduating Colgate University in 2016, she then modeled for a stretch, but it soon became apparent that writing was in her DNA as well. After all, she’s also the granddaughter of the late Frank D. Gilroy, who won a Pulitzer and a Tony for his 1965 play, The Subject Was Roses.

So she started writing scripts, including a psychological thriller called The Pack, which is...

Star Wars stands as one of the most iconic franchises in history. Whether you’re a fan or not, its influence is undeniable, propelling some actors to stardom while turning veterans, who sometimes hesitated at first, into beloved icons synonymous with their Star Wars roles today.

However, there are celebrities whose brief appearances in the franchise may have gone unnoticed. Some were recognizable from the start, while others remained hidden until their roles were revealed later on.

This article highlights the 10 significant celebrity cameos in the Star Wars franchise, many of which you likely missed during your viewings of the movies or TV series. Fiction Horizon is here to uncover these hidden gems for you! (Note: This list is not in any particular order.)

1. Tom Hardy as a Stormtrooper

This is just one of numerous Stormtrooper cameos throughout the series, and there have been many. Identifying Tom Hardy under that mask was impossible,...

Star Wars is undoubtedly one of the most important franchises of all time. Whether you’re a fan or not, you’ve definitely heard of the franchise and know some names from it. The franchise also made some of the actors who appeared in it into proper stars, while veterans who, sometimes reluctantly even, appeared in the franchise ended up being its best assets and are, today, best-known for their Star Wars roles.

But, there are those whose appearances we are not aware of, but who also had a role in the franchise, generally in the form of a cameo appearance. Some of them we managed to recognize, while others remained unknown until it was revealed that they actually appeared in the film.

This article is going to be dedicated to the 10 most important celebrity cameos in the Star Wars franchise, most of which you’ve probably missed while watching the movies or TV series,...

From earning two Oscar nods to starring in some of the biggest blockbusters of this century, Scarlett Johansson’s accomplishments in showbiz know no bounds. Since rising to prominence in the 2000s with Lost in Translation and later with her stint in the MCU, the Marriage Story star has cemented herself as one of the biggest names in Hollywood right now.

However, her dreams aren’t limited to the confinements of the silver screen, as apart from excelling as an actor, the actress shared her two dreams, which might not come as easily.

Scarlett Johansson sheds light on her two goals Scarlett Johansson in Asteroid City | Focus Features

Joining her Fly Me to the Moon co-star Channing Tatum during the latest edition of Spilling the E-Tea (via Entertainment Tonight), Scarlett Johansson revealed two goals that she’d like to accomplish.

SUGGESTEDScarlett Johansson’s ‘Jurassic World 4’ Faces Tough Competition to...

With the deadly combination of stunning looks and acting skills, Scarlett Johansson is undoubtedly one of the most desirable stars in Hollywood today. Whether it is with her marquee MCU gig as Black Widow or her foray into interesting characters in many critically acclaimed films, Johansson has always had an appeal that has made her very popular with audiences globally.

Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow (image credit: Marvel)

The Match Point star though, has proved on many occasions that she can be as simple, down-to-earth, and even goofy like any normal person, beyond her obvious superstar aura. A few years ago, when Johansson was to name her celebrity crush, her unexpected answer elicited a classic response from host Howard Stern.

Scarlett Johansson’s Celebrity Crush Candidate Isn’t Who You’d Expect

While Scarlett Johansson is possibly the sweetheart of a million people around the world, the stunning actor’s...

Scarlett Johansson is one of the A-list actresses who has always tried to strike a balance between big-budget blockbusters and small character-driven dramas. The actress refuses to be stuck in one particular genre and does her best to diversify her filmography. Her most popular and celebrated role is undoubtedly Black Widow, which she played in the MCU for over 10 years.

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow | Marvel Studios

After being a part of the Og Avengers in the MCU, the actress is set to lead the next Jurassic World movie which will be directed by Gareth Edwards. Despite being one of the leading stars in the MCU, Johansson always wanted to join the Jurassic World franchise and would have done anything to be in one of the films.

Scarlett Johansson Is Giddy With Excitement About Joining The Jurassic World Franchise

Scarlett Johansson is a huge fan of Jurassic Park...

Elle Fanning is cheers-ing to a Coppola reunion.

The actress stars in Sofia Coppola’s latest commercial for The House of Suntory. Coppola previously filmed a Suntory ad with Keanu Reeves during the 20th anniversary of 2003’s “Lost in Translation.”

Fanning, who previously appeared in Coppola’s actual film “The Beguiled,” hosts a dinner party in Japan for the near-60-second spot that captures the “vibrant world of Roku Gin,” per the description. (Not to be confused with this Roku.)

“Sofia was the one who told me about this project,” Fanning said to Interview magazine about joining the campaign. “I think they had asked her if she wanted to direct a commercial and shoot the campaign for this. And she thought of me, which was very sweet. I mean, I’ll do anything for Sofia. But I loved the concept that Roku had come up with for this campaign, with the cherry blossoms,...

Chestnut Image: Utopia At some point in their journey, every queer woman is forced to learn a particularly tough lesson: If a girl ever tells you how much she loves kissing her friends when she’s drunk, you run. Just run! There’s nothing for you there but pain, angst,...

ChestnutImage: Utopia

At some point in their journey, every queer woman is forced to learn a particularly tough lesson: If a girl ever tells you how much she loves kissing her friends when she’s drunk, you run. Just run! There’s nothing for you there but pain, angst, and heartbreak,...

Certain dates in the history of cinema are etched in our minds forever. Recently, people witnessed a momentous event on July 21, 2023, with the release of Bahenheimer. Prior to that, on July 18, 2008, audiences were treated to the simultaneous releases of Mamma Mia! and The Dark Knight, which made a cinema lover’s day.

Gizmo as seen in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.

However, nearly four decades ago, another remarkable day occurred when Ghostbusters and Gremlins graced the theaters on the same date. Such moments in cinematic history are destined to remain iconic beyond imagination.

Gremlins and Ghostbusters Hit Theaters 40 Years Ago Today!

Gremlins and Ghostbusters continue to hold their place as iconic films since their release in theaters. They have transcended time to become timeless classics, drawing many viewers back to relive cherished memories of their childhood.

SUGGESTED1 Hilarious Bill Murray Scene in ‘Lost in Translation’ Has a Strange Connection to...

The Eternal City’s glitterati celebrated Sofia Coppola on Wednesday at an American Academy in Rome gala in the 17th century Villa Aurelia on Janiculum Hill.

The Oscar-winning director of “Lost in Translation,” “Marie Antoinette,” “Bling Ring” and, most recently, “Priscilla” was honored with a McKim Medal that “marks the profound relationship between Italy and the United States and recognizes the works of individuals who have contributed to the intense artistic and humanistic dialogue between the two nations,” as a statement put it.

Coppola’s ties to Rome comprise directing a 2016 production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata at the Italian capital’s Teatro dell’Opera featuring costumes by Valentino and the fact that “Priscilla” — which got a seven-minute standing ovation at its 2023 Venice Film Festival premiere — is produced by Rome-based producer Lorenzo Mieli.

Mieli was in attendance along with a mix of prominent film, fashion, arts, academia and business...

Ren Sudo is a Japanese actor, director and screenwriter. Since 2017 he has been involved in many projects, ranging from features to TV drama such as “Little Miss Period” or “Kamata Prelude”. In 2022 he directed his first feature “Blacklight”, which also screened at Nippon Connection, just like his second project “Abyss”.

On the occasion of “Abyss” screening at Nippon Connection 2024, we talk with him to talk about the genesis of the project, its characters and about the state of Japanese independent cinema.

Ren Sudo is screening at Nippon Connection

I have to say “Abyss” strikes me as a very romantic story. Do you consider yourself a romantic?

Yes, of course. When I start a new project, I first think about the romantic and erotic scenes. Perhaps that makes me a romantic person.

Since your film portrays both sides of Tokyo, do you prefer Tokyo at night or at daytime?

“Abyss” is some kind of self-portrait because,...

“As a huge Trekkie myself, I am always tempted to use the theme, to install all these little Easter eggs,” reveals “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” composer Nami Melumad. about the most exciting parts of the show’s score; the orchestral melodies that duck and dive between robust action drama and beloved old-school flourishes like the instantly recognizable original series theme. For our recent webchat she adds, “I think for all composers who work on ‘Trek’ you have to be very aware of when you’re choosing to use the ‘Star Trek’ theme. You want to bring it when it’s earned, otherwise, if you just continue to use it all the time, it loses its effectiveness. It’s like the icing on the cake, it’s like something we’re all always so looking forward to.” We talked with Melumad as part of Gold Derby’s special “Meet the...

Headed by actress-turned-director Virginia de Witt and Koji Ueda, a Kyoto-born Tokyo-based director, photographer, and filmmaker, “Karita” is a film inspired by the manga series “Nana”, while trying to answer the question, what if “Lost in Translation” was cast with the “Fleabag” character. The 17-minute short will be premiering at the Dances With Films Festival on June 22nd in Los Angeles.

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The film begins with a series of impressive images from nighttime Tokyo, while the ominous music suggests that something dangerous is about to happen. The next scene has two women walking in the streets during the day, as Nico, an American, is shown around Tokyo by her friend

and supervisor at a local record store, Rumi. The camera is shaky and the cuts frantic, while there is a different dialogue heard in the background. The next, dominated by neon pink lights scene,...

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of The Godfather Part II and many other notable films, has died. He was 89.

Roos had a long relationship with Francis Ford Coppola, serving as producer or co-producer on many of the director’s best known films, including the second and third Godfather films (the second bringing him his Oscar), The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, One From The Heart and The Cotton Club.

Most recently, Roos served as executive producer of Coppola’s Megalopolis, which premiered this week at the Cannes festival.

Born in Santa Monica, Roos began his film career in the mailroom at talent agency McA.

Fred Roos, the casting director turned producer who jump-started the career of Jack Nicholson and collaborated often with Francis Ford Coppola, sharing a best picture Oscar with the filmmaker for The Godfather Part II, has died. He was 89.

Roos died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, a publicist announced.

It’s part of Hollywood lore that before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he was laboring as a carpenter to make ends meet. What some might not know is that it was at Roos’ house where Ford was woodworking when the casting director befriended him, eventually pushing him for roles in George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and Coppola’s The Conversation (1974).

And it was Roos who convinced Lucas — who had been leaning toward Amy Irving — that Carrie Fisher should portray Princess Leia in Star Wars. (Roos did not have an official role on that film.)

Roos, however,...

Fred Roos, casting director for landmark films such as “American Graffiti” and who went on to have a close relationship with Francis Ford Coppola, including producing best picture winner “Godfather Part II” and “Apocalypse Now,” died Saturday in Beverly Hills. He was 89.

Roos was both casting director and executive producer on Coppola’s most recent film “Megalopolis” which premiered last week at the Cannes Film Festival. Last year, Coppola posted a photo of Roos with Adam Driver on Instagram and thanked him for his work on the long-gestating epic.

Roos was instrumental in helping stars including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Carrie Fisher and Richard Dreyfuss get their early notable roles.

His long collaboration with Coppola as producer or co-producer included “The Conversation,” “One From the Heart,” “The Outsiders,” “Rumble Fish,” “The Cotton Club,” “The Godfather Part III,” “Tetro,” “Youth Without Youth” and “Tucker: The Man and His Dream.”

Roos was not credited,...

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning The Godfather Part II producer and longtime executive producer for Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola, died Saturday in Beverly Hills at 89, four days shy of his 90th birthday.

The news about Roos, who won his Godfather Part II Oscar and later was nominated for Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, comes as Francis Ford Coppola is here at the Cannes Film Festival, 45 years after winning the Palme d’Or for Apocalypse Now. Coppola is in town with his $120 million passion project Megalopolis, which had its world premiere last week. Roos is billed as producer on Megalopolis.

The news also comes after Coppola’s wife of 61 years, Eleanor, died April 12. Roos was an executive producer on Hearts of Darkness, her famed documentary about the making of Apocalypse Now that won them both an Emmy in 1992.

Roos was Francis Coppola’s co-producer on The Conversation, The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now,...

Over the course of her decades-long career, Scarlett Johansson has consistently showcased her versatility as an actress, captivating audiences in a variety of roles across genres, from action-packed performances like Black Widow in the MCU to compelling portrayals in comedy and drama. And after all this time, the acclaimed actress continues to surprise her fans.

Scarlett Johansson in Hail, Caesar! | Credit: Universal

Along with her on-screen prowess, Johansson has also carved out a niche as a singer, a pursuit she initially explored in the mid-2000s, soon after, she released her first album Anywhere I Lay My Head in 2008. As her debut album completes 16 years, fans can’t help but share their surprise upon learning about the lesser-known aspect of the Marvel star’s illustrious career.

A Brief Look At Scarlett Johansson’s Music Career

Scarlett Johansson has always been passionate about music. The actress has shared that her interest...

Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of the finest filmmakers of our time. But as much as he is a passionate filmmaker, he is also a passionate cinephile: having absorbed the best that contemporary cinema has to offer since childhood, Tarantino bases his work on the most recognizable tropes and directorial styles, creating a refined pop culture mishmash. And as a huge film buff, Tarantino shared a list of the 20 films he 'admires the most' in a conversation with Sky Movies in 2009.

20 Must-Watch Movies According to Tarantino

Before we get to the list itself, it's important to note that it's not in order of importance, but in alphabetical order. Except for the number one, because for Tarantino it is 'favorite movie that has come out in the last 17 years.' Besides, as he pointed out, this is one of the few movies he would personally dream of directing.

But without further ado,...

Ed Harris is lining up his third directorial outing and will adapt Kim Zupan’s neo-noir novel crime thriller The Ploughmen to star Owen Teague, Nick Nolte, and Bill Murray.

Concourse Media will introduce the project to international buyers in Cannes this week.

Production is scheduled to begin in Montana in autumn, with Amy Madigan and Lily Harris also on the cast.

Harris, Ginger Sledge, Claude Dal Farra and Brian Keady of Bcdf Pictures, and Robert Knott are producing, while Matthew Shreder and Grant Mohrman serve as executive producers.

In the vein of Hell Or High Water and Wind River,...

One of the year’s most anticipated films will be on sale for independent buyers at the upcoming Cannes market. We can bring you news that French sales company Goodfellas has boarded Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis ahead of the movie’s world premiere in Competition at the festival.

Also confirmed today is the film’s French deal with Le Pacte and the involvement of longtime Coppola collaborator Paul Rassam.

Speculation has been rife around rollout plans for the $120M self-financed epic ever since Coppola showed it for the first time to buyers at L.A.’s Universal CityWalk Imax Theater at the end of March, with the screening followed shortly after by news of its Cannes selection.

Adam Driver stars as an idealistic architect attempting to rebuild New York as an American Utopia, with the ensemble cast also featuring Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia Labeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voigt,...

Sofia Coppola’s distinguished career as a screenwriter and director came much later. Well before her fame with several acclaimed titles including The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, she made an unexpected Star Wars debut.

Sofia Coppola. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Star Wars— an immaculate creation of George Lucas— went on to become one of the most celebrated and most popular franchises of all time. Coppola’s father, legendary filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola has been a good friend of Lucas, and she had the opportunity to hang out on the set.

Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars Debut

Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars cameo in The Phantom Menace with Natalie Portman and other actors

For any star, it would be a dream to be a part of the Star Wars franchise. It is huge and still standing and enduring the test of time. Sofia Coppola, although she almost forgot, Coppola appeared...

Let’s talk about those incredible and most famous actors who’ve become the faces we recognize and love on the big screen.

As someone who practically lives for movie nights and marathons, I’m thrilled to take you on a ride through the world of legendary actors and their unforgettable roles.

We’re about to dive into a collection of movie magic where actors turn into characters we can’t help but root for.

So, grab your popcorn and get ready to celebrate the Hollywood stars who’ve made us fall in love with their talent and the movies they’ve brought to life!

1. Meryl Streep – The Queen of Versatility

Meryl Streep‘s name is practically synonymous with unparalleled acting prowess.

With a staggering number of accolades, including three Academy Awards, Streep has showcased her unmatched versatility in a wide range of films.

From the heartwarming “Mamma Mia!” to the powerful “Sophie’s Choice,...