Tom Hanks is one of the most revered artists in Hollywood. An exceptional actor, with outstanding versatility, Hanks has become one of the most beloved actors of his generation. He has also donned the hat of being a writer, director, and producer. In over four decades of his career in the industry, Hanks’ films have amassed $5.57 billion in box-office earnings. (via Yahoo Finance). Forrest Gump (1994), Philadelphia (1993), and Saving Private Ryan (1998) are some of Hanks’ biggest films that heavily contributed to his image of consistently being the most bankable star in Hollywood.
Hanks’s creativity is not limited to acting. He is also a filmmaker and has started and been part of several other ventures, outside of films. From owning a production company to launching an app, Tom Hanks has been up to many things that have made his estimated net worth to be in multimillion dollars, as per Celebrity Networth.
Hanks’s creativity is not limited to acting. He is also a filmmaker and has started and been part of several other ventures, outside of films. From owning a production company to launching an app, Tom Hanks has been up to many things that have made his estimated net worth to be in multimillion dollars, as per Celebrity Networth.
- 10/29/2024
- by Arpita
- FandomWire
Paul Bettany has experienced a ton of success over the last couple of years working under Marvel for the Iron Man and Avengers sagas. However, the 53-year-old veteran is back at it again with a brand new movie coming out on November 1, 2024, called Here. What’s more exciting about this movie is that it will star the legendary Tom Hanks, who will be reuniting with the iconic Robin Wright, who played his love interest in Forrest Gump.
Paul Bettany in “A Very British Scandal” | Credits: @paulbettany via Instagram
This project isn’t the first time Bettany has worked with Hanks either. They previously worked together on the set of The Da Vinci Code, which grossed just over $760 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo), thus solidifying itself as one of the most successful movies of the 2000s. While this movie helped the two get a good amount of recognition thrown their way,...
Paul Bettany in “A Very British Scandal” | Credits: @paulbettany via Instagram
This project isn’t the first time Bettany has worked with Hanks either. They previously worked together on the set of The Da Vinci Code, which grossed just over $760 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo), thus solidifying itself as one of the most successful movies of the 2000s. While this movie helped the two get a good amount of recognition thrown their way,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
October ends with yet another sequel in a month that’s been chock full of sequels with some clearly doing far better than others. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
One thing that’s set 2024 apart from other recent years is that there has been a noticeable lack of superhero and comic book movies, possibly because both Marvel and DC had such a weak 2023. Along comes Sony Pictures’ “Venom: The Last Dance,” the third (and reportedly final) movie starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock aka Venom, the Spider-Man villain who has become a popular anti-hero in his own right.
The first “Venom” movie opened in October 2018 to $80.3 million, going on to make $856 million worldwide, followed by the sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” which opened with $90 million in October 2021, while Covid was still pervasive. That only made $501 million globally, though both movies made $213.5 million domestically with the...
One thing that’s set 2024 apart from other recent years is that there has been a noticeable lack of superhero and comic book movies, possibly because both Marvel and DC had such a weak 2023. Along comes Sony Pictures’ “Venom: The Last Dance,” the third (and reportedly final) movie starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock aka Venom, the Spider-Man villain who has become a popular anti-hero in his own right.
The first “Venom” movie opened in October 2018 to $80.3 million, going on to make $856 million worldwide, followed by the sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” which opened with $90 million in October 2021, while Covid was still pervasive. That only made $501 million globally, though both movies made $213.5 million domestically with the...
- 10/23/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
What would the moviegoing experience be without Sir Ian McKellen? An actor with a towering, half-century-plus career, theater-trained performer McKellen has become synonymous not just with great plays and serious dramas, but with huge sci-fi and fantasy blockbusters. McKellen headlined two major franchises in the aughts, playing indelible parts in both Peter Jackson' "Lord of the Rings" trilogy (plus the less beloved prequel saga) and pre-mcu superhero standout the "X-Men" trilogy.
McKellen adds his signature gravitas to every role, and he's elevated plenty of so-so films, like "The Da Vinci Code," "The Golden Compass," and -- dare I say -- "Cats." With a career so sprawling and significant, it's difficult to say just which of McKellen's films is his best, but where human brains fail, the (sometimes super-wonky) metrics of the Rotten Tomatoes algorithm theoretically succeed. We may not be able to pick just one McKellen performance that stands above the rest,...
McKellen adds his signature gravitas to every role, and he's elevated plenty of so-so films, like "The Da Vinci Code," "The Golden Compass," and -- dare I say -- "Cats." With a career so sprawling and significant, it's difficult to say just which of McKellen's films is his best, but where human brains fail, the (sometimes super-wonky) metrics of the Rotten Tomatoes algorithm theoretically succeed. We may not be able to pick just one McKellen performance that stands above the rest,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Estonia’s Jevgeni Supin from Zolba Productions, credited for the first Estonian Viaplay original “Who Shot Otto Mueller,” has unveiled his slate of five high-end dramas, including “My Dear Mother” repped by Film.UA Group and “Von Fock,” due to world premiere at Tallinn TV Beats’ first Screening Day on Nov. 20.
Supin’s extensive slate and the caliber of his TV projects, all framed as international co-productions, reflect both his ambition to set Estonian -and Baltic- drama on the global map and his pioneering breakthroughs in co-production.
The four-part period crime “Von Fock”, for instance, was the first Estonian series ever to receive support from both Creative Europe’s Media Program and Eurimages’ pilot program for series co-productions in June. “This [EU public money] meant the world to me,” said Supin, who recently stepped down as head of TV Beats Forum to fully focus on producing. “It shows that we indie producers from the...
Supin’s extensive slate and the caliber of his TV projects, all framed as international co-productions, reflect both his ambition to set Estonian -and Baltic- drama on the global map and his pioneering breakthroughs in co-production.
The four-part period crime “Von Fock”, for instance, was the first Estonian series ever to receive support from both Creative Europe’s Media Program and Eurimages’ pilot program for series co-productions in June. “This [EU public money] meant the world to me,” said Supin, who recently stepped down as head of TV Beats Forum to fully focus on producing. “It shows that we indie producers from the...
- 9/30/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Emerald Fennell has cast her first film since Saltburn, as she takes on adaptation of Wuthering Heights. More here.
Despite being one of the greatest novels written in the English language (apart from The Da Vinci Code), it’s probably fair to say that we’ve never had a definitive screen version of Wuthering Heights. Sure, you might well have a favourite Heathcliff, whether that’s Timothy Dalton, Tom Hardy or otherwise, but given just how iconic the novel is, we’ve yet to see a version that fully does it justice.
Enter Emerald Fennell then. The director behind Promising Young Woman and Saltburn is tackling Emily Brontë’s seminal gothic romance, or as the immortal British sitcom, Peep Show once called it, ‘not a love story but a clucking cluck story’.
Or words similar to that effect, anyway.
We’re pretty convinced that Fennell’s version will contain plenty of erm,...
Despite being one of the greatest novels written in the English language (apart from The Da Vinci Code), it’s probably fair to say that we’ve never had a definitive screen version of Wuthering Heights. Sure, you might well have a favourite Heathcliff, whether that’s Timothy Dalton, Tom Hardy or otherwise, but given just how iconic the novel is, we’ve yet to see a version that fully does it justice.
Enter Emerald Fennell then. The director behind Promising Young Woman and Saltburn is tackling Emily Brontë’s seminal gothic romance, or as the immortal British sitcom, Peep Show once called it, ‘not a love story but a clucking cluck story’.
Or words similar to that effect, anyway.
We’re pretty convinced that Fennell’s version will contain plenty of erm,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Ron Howard's acting career was part of a family legacy, as his father, Rance, was already a prolific performer when he was born in 1954. Howard's first professional acting credit is for the 1959 feature "The Journey," with Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. That same year, the five-year-old Ron infiltrated TV, appearing as precocious moppets in multiple hot shows.
More notably, beginning in 1960, Ron -- credited as Ronny -- began starring on "The Andy Griffith Show," playing Opie, the son of Griffith's character. Howard would appear in 243 of the show's 249 episodes, over the course of eight seasons. While appearing on "Andy Griffith," Howard would continue to be a TV presence, appearing in dozens of additional hot shows, as well as several notable B-pictures.
Even in his teen years, Howard continued to act, proving that he was no mere child prodigy. He appeared in George Lucas' nostalgia film "American Graffiti," and...
More notably, beginning in 1960, Ron -- credited as Ronny -- began starring on "The Andy Griffith Show," playing Opie, the son of Griffith's character. Howard would appear in 243 of the show's 249 episodes, over the course of eight seasons. While appearing on "Andy Griffith," Howard would continue to be a TV presence, appearing in dozens of additional hot shows, as well as several notable B-pictures.
Even in his teen years, Howard continued to act, proving that he was no mere child prodigy. He appeared in George Lucas' nostalgia film "American Graffiti," and...
- 9/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
With The Walking Dead franchise returning Sept. 29 via Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol, the second season of the spinoff series will unfold as Norman Reedus’ titular character takes on the zombie apocalypse — this time in the dilapidated walls of the Louvre in Paris, France.
“Orchestrating that was really difficult and complicated,” showrunner and executive producer David Zobel said of securing filming in the renowned art museum in a new cover story with Entertainment Weekly.
“When Norman and I first talked about the show, we loved the juxtaposition of being in a place like France, which is all about high culture and beautiful architecture and high fashion, and juxtaposing that against the apocalypse, which is everything falling apart and everything’s sh–ty.”
He added, “The Louvre was always a place that we wanted to film,” and would allow the series to provide context to the rise of the series’ main antagonist,...
“Orchestrating that was really difficult and complicated,” showrunner and executive producer David Zobel said of securing filming in the renowned art museum in a new cover story with Entertainment Weekly.
“When Norman and I first talked about the show, we loved the juxtaposition of being in a place like France, which is all about high culture and beautiful architecture and high fashion, and juxtaposing that against the apocalypse, which is everything falling apart and everything’s sh–ty.”
He added, “The Louvre was always a place that we wanted to film,” and would allow the series to provide context to the rise of the series’ main antagonist,...
- 9/21/2024
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s easy to take Home Improvement at face value. It’s a simple story about a Michigan family man named Tim Taylor, his wife Jill, his three sons and, of course, his next-door neighbor Wilson, who perpetually hides the lower portion of his face as if it were Austin Powers’ junk.
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In retrospect, even though it regularly featured the raw sexual charisma of Richard Karn, Home Improvement was actually pretty dull. Thankfully, one viewer has come along with a wildly outlandish theory that makes the sitcom far more intriguing.
A fan on Reddit proposed an elaborate theory that Home Improvement is really biblical in nature, with Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor acting as a metaphorical “Christ figure.” Which may seem pretty tough to swallow, if not for the fact that Tim Allen does have some experience when it comes to playing bearded deities associated with Christmas.
The theory...
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In retrospect, even though it regularly featured the raw sexual charisma of Richard Karn, Home Improvement was actually pretty dull. Thankfully, one viewer has come along with a wildly outlandish theory that makes the sitcom far more intriguing.
A fan on Reddit proposed an elaborate theory that Home Improvement is really biblical in nature, with Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor acting as a metaphorical “Christ figure.” Which may seem pretty tough to swallow, if not for the fact that Tim Allen does have some experience when it comes to playing bearded deities associated with Christmas.
The theory...
- 9/13/2024
- Cracked
Ron Howard has always taken pride in being an eclectic filmmaker — in the last 40 years, he has made movies about mermaids, cocoons, auto factories, astronauts, firefighters, newspapers, beautiful minds, cave rescuers, the Grinch, the Da Vinci Code, the Beatles, and Pavarotti. But at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of his latest movie, “Eden,” he declared that the film stands farther apart from his other work than anything he has ever done. He’s right, though not for the reason he thinks.
“Eden,” which is based on events that unfolded 100 years ago on one of the Galápagós Islands, is a difficult movie to characterize. It’s been labeled as a “thriller,” but I would describe it as a misanthropic survivalist “Robinson Crusoe” meets “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” with deranged footnotes by Friedrich Nietzsche. For Howard, the film sure is different. Yet there’s another word for it — the word is terrible.
“Eden,” which is based on events that unfolded 100 years ago on one of the Galápagós Islands, is a difficult movie to characterize. It’s been labeled as a “thriller,” but I would describe it as a misanthropic survivalist “Robinson Crusoe” meets “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” with deranged footnotes by Friedrich Nietzsche. For Howard, the film sure is different. Yet there’s another word for it — the word is terrible.
- 9/9/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
On paper, there are few filmmakers who seem less-suited to the rigors of a project like Eden than Ron Howard. This is the grim story, after all, of real-life individuals in the late 1920s who were so troubled by the state of humankind that an escape to the Galápagos Islands seemed like the only sensible way out. This is a tale replete with deception, murder, tooth-extraction, one of the more ridiculous childbirth scenes in cinema, and, in what may be a first for Howard, male frontal nudity. (Though my memory of Cocoon is fuzzy.)
Still, Howard deserves credit for taking on a variety of complex projects along with his more audience-friendly efforts. For every The Da Vinci Code or Solo: A Star Wars Story, there is a Frost/Nixon or Rush. (Let’s leave Hillbilly Elegy out of this.) Eden attempts to combine both styles––grit with triumph of the human spirit.
Still, Howard deserves credit for taking on a variety of complex projects along with his more audience-friendly efforts. For every The Da Vinci Code or Solo: A Star Wars Story, there is a Frost/Nixon or Rush. (Let’s leave Hillbilly Elegy out of this.) Eden attempts to combine both styles––grit with triumph of the human spirit.
- 9/8/2024
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Toronto film festival: Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas fight for supremacy on a remote island in this 1930s-set true story that descends into tiresomely silly reversals
The films of Ron Howard – usually polite, Oscar-aiming true stories such as A Beautiful Mind or Apollo 13 or solidly made, anonymous IP blockbusters such as The Grinch or The Da Vinci Code – have not shown the director to be someone greatly interested in exploring or even showing much awareness of real, down-to-the-core darkness. His All-American persona, as a well-meaning aw shucks nice guy (who now claims shock upon hearing the subject of his 2020 film Hillbilly Elegy might actually not be such an inspiring figure after all) would not make him seem like the perfect match for a nasty and violent tale of the horrors we’re willing to inflict upon each other to get what we want.
For a while,...
The films of Ron Howard – usually polite, Oscar-aiming true stories such as A Beautiful Mind or Apollo 13 or solidly made, anonymous IP blockbusters such as The Grinch or The Da Vinci Code – have not shown the director to be someone greatly interested in exploring or even showing much awareness of real, down-to-the-core darkness. His All-American persona, as a well-meaning aw shucks nice guy (who now claims shock upon hearing the subject of his 2020 film Hillbilly Elegy might actually not be such an inspiring figure after all) would not make him seem like the perfect match for a nasty and violent tale of the horrors we’re willing to inflict upon each other to get what we want.
For a while,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Benjamin Lee in Toronto
- The Guardian - Film News
Jude Law doesn’t want to take all the credit.
He delivers one of the many go-for-broke performances in Ron Howard’s star-studded “Eden,” a stranger-than-fiction survival thriller about European settlers who seek new life on a previously uninhabited island in the Galápagos. As the official logline explains, “They believe they’ve found paradise — only to discover that hell is other people.” And yes, it’s actually based on true events.
Though his character of Friedrich Ritter, a doctor living in total isolation with his wife (Vanessa Kirby) before all these other people show up, goes completely nude in one scene of the film, Law insisted he wasn’t the only actor on set to take a creative leap of faith.
“We all had to be audacious,” Law said at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of “Eden” during a post-screening Q&a after moderator Cameron Bailey suggested that playing Ritter...
He delivers one of the many go-for-broke performances in Ron Howard’s star-studded “Eden,” a stranger-than-fiction survival thriller about European settlers who seek new life on a previously uninhabited island in the Galápagos. As the official logline explains, “They believe they’ve found paradise — only to discover that hell is other people.” And yes, it’s actually based on true events.
Though his character of Friedrich Ritter, a doctor living in total isolation with his wife (Vanessa Kirby) before all these other people show up, goes completely nude in one scene of the film, Law insisted he wasn’t the only actor on set to take a creative leap of faith.
“We all had to be audacious,” Law said at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of “Eden” during a post-screening Q&a after moderator Cameron Bailey suggested that playing Ritter...
- 9/8/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Fans have loved Tom Hanks’ body of work over the years, and he has won several accolades for his incredible performances. The 90s was a seminal decade for the actor where he did some of his best films, including Saving Private Ryan, Green Mile, Philadelphia, and Forrest Gump. He won back-to-back Oscars for the latter two.
Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in The Da Vinci Code | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing
Outside of brilliant character drams, Hanks also starred in several studio blockbusters such as Angels & Demons, Inferno, and The Da Vinci Code. The films were a part of the Robert Langdon trilogy that the actor did with Ron Howard. While the latter was a big commercial success, it received a scathing reaction from audiences when it premiered at Cannes.
Tom Hanks Took A Hard Beating With The Nightmarish Reactions To The Da Vinci Code At Cannes
The Da Vinci Code...
Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in The Da Vinci Code | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing
Outside of brilliant character drams, Hanks also starred in several studio blockbusters such as Angels & Demons, Inferno, and The Da Vinci Code. The films were a part of the Robert Langdon trilogy that the actor did with Ron Howard. While the latter was a big commercial success, it received a scathing reaction from audiences when it premiered at Cannes.
Tom Hanks Took A Hard Beating With The Nightmarish Reactions To The Da Vinci Code At Cannes
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- 8/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
On a recent July afternoon, the ever-mercurial Tom Rothman arrives in good spirits for a tour of Columbia Pictures’ archives in honor of the studio’s 100th anniversary. “Ask a lot of questions, because after this, I must go back to work,” says Rothman, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman. “This is way more fun than getting yelled at by agents.”
Naturally, Rothman — one of Hollywood’s longest-running studio chiefs, who’s been in his current gig since 2015 and has overseen the most profitable period in Columbia’s recent history — starts off by noting the costumes from marquee franchise Spider-Man. By his calculation, the collection houses more than 30 superhero suits at the archive from various Spider-Man movies.
“I recognize this very well — it was worth $2 billion at the box office to us,” says Rothman, pointing to a suit worn by Tom Holland in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Both that...
Naturally, Rothman — one of Hollywood’s longest-running studio chiefs, who’s been in his current gig since 2015 and has overseen the most profitable period in Columbia’s recent history — starts off by noting the costumes from marquee franchise Spider-Man. By his calculation, the collection houses more than 30 superhero suits at the archive from various Spider-Man movies.
“I recognize this very well — it was worth $2 billion at the box office to us,” says Rothman, pointing to a suit worn by Tom Holland in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Both that...
- 8/1/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The British Academy Award-winning actor Paul Bettany hit a career low when a film producer harshly told him he was done in Hollywood, leaving him feeling crushed. But just when it seemed like his dreams were about to be shattered, his resilience kicked in (literally!)
Paul Bettany as the Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron | Marvel Studios
Watch how the English actor turned that crushing blow into an epic comeback, proving to the world that even the toughest setbacks can spark an incredible rebound.
Paul Bettany’s career roller coaster, from Hollywood underdog to MCU superhero Paul Bettany as Vision in the MCU | Marvel Studios
Uncle Frank star Paul Bettany’s career took a wild roller coaster ride, zooming from rock bottom to superhero stardom in no time! A recent tweet from Film Facts revealed a jaw-dropping moment when a producer told him his career was over. Bettany later opened...
Paul Bettany as the Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron | Marvel Studios
Watch how the English actor turned that crushing blow into an epic comeback, proving to the world that even the toughest setbacks can spark an incredible rebound.
Paul Bettany’s career roller coaster, from Hollywood underdog to MCU superhero Paul Bettany as Vision in the MCU | Marvel Studios
Uncle Frank star Paul Bettany’s career took a wild roller coaster ride, zooming from rock bottom to superhero stardom in no time! A recent tweet from Film Facts revealed a jaw-dropping moment when a producer told him his career was over. Bettany later opened...
- 8/1/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
It was the year 1974 when a TV show titled Happy Days aired in the United States. With cameos from Robin Williams to other notable actors, Happy Days found fame and viewers over the 11 years that it aired.
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
With Ron Howard starring in the lead role alongside Henry Wrinkler, the television show had one peculiar episode starring Robin Williams which was inspired by Star Wars!
When Robin Williams Became Mork
Williams found worldwide fame as a stand-up comedian and a great actor. Starring in projects like The Dead Poets Society to Popeye, the world loved watching Williams and naturally, he appeared in Happy Days.
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
In 1978, an episode was released titled “My Favorite Orkan”. The premise of that episode was Robin Williams appearing as an alien Mork who...
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
With Ron Howard starring in the lead role alongside Henry Wrinkler, the television show had one peculiar episode starring Robin Williams which was inspired by Star Wars!
When Robin Williams Became Mork
Williams found worldwide fame as a stand-up comedian and a great actor. Starring in projects like The Dead Poets Society to Popeye, the world loved watching Williams and naturally, he appeared in Happy Days.
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
In 1978, an episode was released titled “My Favorite Orkan”. The premise of that episode was Robin Williams appearing as an alien Mork who...
- 7/20/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Natalie Bjelajac has been set as Netflix’s new VP of U.S. publicity, events and publishing. Bjelajac joined Netflix 6 1/2 years ago. Before that she was at Fox for 10 years and Sony Entertainment for six years. She began her career in personal publicity at Bwr.
Campaigns she has played a big part of at Netflix over the years have included Don’t Look Up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Damsel, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Hit Man. At Fox, she worked on The Martian, Avatar, the Planet of the Apes franchise and several Ice Age films. At Sony, she worked on campaigns from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace to The Da Vinci Code.
Bjelajac has been nominated for the Les Mason Award for Career Achievement in Publicity by the Icg Publicists the past two years.
“I am thrilled that Natalie will now be leading our publicity,...
Campaigns she has played a big part of at Netflix over the years have included Don’t Look Up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Damsel, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Hit Man. At Fox, she worked on The Martian, Avatar, the Planet of the Apes franchise and several Ice Age films. At Sony, she worked on campaigns from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace to The Da Vinci Code.
Bjelajac has been nominated for the Les Mason Award for Career Achievement in Publicity by the Icg Publicists the past two years.
“I am thrilled that Natalie will now be leading our publicity,...
- 7/15/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
When Tom Hanks has been signed on to a project and the film is an adaptation of a bestselling book that almost overnight became a worldwide sensation, very little could go wrong outside the scope of production. However, in the case of Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons, the scandal that unfolded behind the scenes presented an entirely different scenario.
Angels and Demons (2009) [Credit: Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures]
This time, it was not the studio execs who ruined a perfectly good script with unnecessary notes or censorship. It was the Church itself that descended upon the filmmakers and defended its institution from the outrageous, blasphemous fictional novel about a fictional man obsessed with symbols and adventures.
Tom Hanks Singlehandedly Erupted the Vatican City
After the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code shook the very foundations of Christianity, the Vatican found itself imposing a ban on all things Dan Brown, including his books...
Angels and Demons (2009) [Credit: Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures]
This time, it was not the studio execs who ruined a perfectly good script with unnecessary notes or censorship. It was the Church itself that descended upon the filmmakers and defended its institution from the outrageous, blasphemous fictional novel about a fictional man obsessed with symbols and adventures.
Tom Hanks Singlehandedly Erupted the Vatican City
After the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code shook the very foundations of Christianity, the Vatican found itself imposing a ban on all things Dan Brown, including his books...
- 7/5/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Paul Bettany is an icon when it comes to the world of Hollywood. While he is best known for his work as Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the number of masterpieces he has been a part of is exceptional. Ranging from A Beautiful Mind to The DaVinci Code, there is no denying that he knows what he is doing in his professional life.
Paul Bettany as the Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron I Marvel Studios
Simultaneously, the same could be said for his personal life, as a happily married father. During an interview, the actor was asked a simple question about his childhood, and his answer was truly heartwarming, showing just how much he loves his wife.
Paul Bettany’s Childhood Crush
During the release of Avengers: Infinity War, Paul Bettany, and Elizabeth Olsen gave an interview (via jennifericonnelly on Instagram) where they talked about some very interesting topics.
Paul Bettany as the Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron I Marvel Studios
Simultaneously, the same could be said for his personal life, as a happily married father. During an interview, the actor was asked a simple question about his childhood, and his answer was truly heartwarming, showing just how much he loves his wife.
Paul Bettany’s Childhood Crush
During the release of Avengers: Infinity War, Paul Bettany, and Elizabeth Olsen gave an interview (via jennifericonnelly on Instagram) where they talked about some very interesting topics.
- 7/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Hulu is giving Shark Week a run for its money this July with not one but seven National Geographic specials dropping on the streaming service at the start of the month. From Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie to Baby Sharks in the City, there are plenty of options for fans of these fearsome finned creatures.
Hulu also has a couple of fun offerings for adult animation fans with the full second season of Marvel’s Hit Monkey dropping on July 15 and Futurama returning for its 12th season on July 29th.
There’s not really anything notable in the way of original movies on Hulu this month, but Aliens, Step Brothers, and (500) Days of Summer are just a few of the noteworthy movies joining the library.
Here’s everything that’s coming to (and leaving) Hulu in July.
Hulu New Releases – July 2024
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Attack of the Red Sea Sharks: Special Premiere...
Hulu also has a couple of fun offerings for adult animation fans with the full second season of Marvel’s Hit Monkey dropping on July 15 and Futurama returning for its 12th season on July 29th.
There’s not really anything notable in the way of original movies on Hulu this month, but Aliens, Step Brothers, and (500) Days of Summer are just a few of the noteworthy movies joining the library.
Here’s everything that’s coming to (and leaving) Hulu in July.
Hulu New Releases – July 2024
July 1
Attack of the Red Sea Sharks: Special Premiere...
- 7/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for "The Boys" season 4 episode 5.
Sudden, unexpected deaths have always littered "The Boys" universe. The Prime Video series kicks off with a horrific death that alters the trajectory of Vought's schemes forever: Hughie's (Jack Quaid) grief-stricken rage snowballs into joining The Boys, ushering everything to come. This is a world where torsos have been smashed in, limbs have been torn to shreds, and heads have been popped on live television, underlining the unpredictable, violent reality of existing alongside supes. The boys have also been perpetrators of similar violence, even though their motivations have been rooted in a morally cloudy notion of justice so far. However, Episode 5 of the latest season ends with a death that feels pointedly brutal and needlessly cruel to the point that it fails to justify the bleakness enforced even after the credits roll.
Season 4 seems interested in pushing every character to contend with their past,...
Sudden, unexpected deaths have always littered "The Boys" universe. The Prime Video series kicks off with a horrific death that alters the trajectory of Vought's schemes forever: Hughie's (Jack Quaid) grief-stricken rage snowballs into joining The Boys, ushering everything to come. This is a world where torsos have been smashed in, limbs have been torn to shreds, and heads have been popped on live television, underlining the unpredictable, violent reality of existing alongside supes. The boys have also been perpetrators of similar violence, even though their motivations have been rooted in a morally cloudy notion of justice so far. However, Episode 5 of the latest season ends with a death that feels pointedly brutal and needlessly cruel to the point that it fails to justify the bleakness enforced even after the credits roll.
Season 4 seems interested in pushing every character to contend with their past,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Not every person lives boldly enough to achieve their dreams. Those who do, wish their dreams were powerful enough to move the world. Alfred Molina was gifted with both — the opportunity to not only pursue what he loved but also immortalize his work in cinematic history. Unfortunately, even for a celebrated icon of his caliber, Molina still missed out on the third and most tragic wish of all — the chance to make his parents proud.
Harrison Ford and Alfred Molina in Raiders of the Lost Ark [Credit: Paramount Pictures]
The Spider-Man actor first gained notoriety for his work in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981. Later, he slowly climbed the Hollywood ladder with roles in the 1990s and 2000s — the most prominent among them being Sam Raimi’s superhero feature: Spider-Man 2 in 2004. But all of his Hollywood accomplishments fell short in the face of 1 factor.
Alfred...
Harrison Ford and Alfred Molina in Raiders of the Lost Ark [Credit: Paramount Pictures]
The Spider-Man actor first gained notoriety for his work in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981. Later, he slowly climbed the Hollywood ladder with roles in the 1990s and 2000s — the most prominent among them being Sam Raimi’s superhero feature: Spider-Man 2 in 2004. But all of his Hollywood accomplishments fell short in the face of 1 factor.
Alfred...
- 6/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Ian McKellen is expected to make a “speedy” recovery after suffering a fall on Monday at the Noël Coward Theatre in London.
“Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings,” a rep for McKellen said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery, and Ian is in good spirits.”
“Thank you to doctors Rachel and Lee...
“Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings,” a rep for McKellen said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery, and Ian is in good spirits.”
“Thank you to doctors Rachel and Lee...
- 6/17/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
It’s “Barbie” meets the Dark Universe.
Mattel, the toy company/studio behind last year’s mega-blockbuster “Barbie,” has teamed up with Universal Pictures and prolific screenwriter and producer Akiva Goldsman and his company Weed Road to develop “Monster High,” a live-action theatrical film based on a popular line of dolls.
Launched in 2010, the Monster High line consists of fashion dolls inspired by horror movies, monsters from folklore, and other bits of spooky pop culture, which have in turn inspired an animated web series, an animated TV series, video games, book series, and a live-action made-for-tv musical. Monster High is aimed at girls 7-14 who want something different from Barbie.
The cinematic world of “Monster High” is built around a high school in the town of New Salem attended by the children of famous monsters. The characters include Frankie Stein, daughter of Frankenstein’s monster and his bride; Dracula’s daughter Draculaura; and Clawdeen Wolf,...
Mattel, the toy company/studio behind last year’s mega-blockbuster “Barbie,” has teamed up with Universal Pictures and prolific screenwriter and producer Akiva Goldsman and his company Weed Road to develop “Monster High,” a live-action theatrical film based on a popular line of dolls.
Launched in 2010, the Monster High line consists of fashion dolls inspired by horror movies, monsters from folklore, and other bits of spooky pop culture, which have in turn inspired an animated web series, an animated TV series, video games, book series, and a live-action made-for-tv musical. Monster High is aimed at girls 7-14 who want something different from Barbie.
The cinematic world of “Monster High” is built around a high school in the town of New Salem attended by the children of famous monsters. The characters include Frankie Stein, daughter of Frankenstein’s monster and his bride; Dracula’s daughter Draculaura; and Clawdeen Wolf,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
And there you were, sitting comfortably in your chair and reading this, thinking that National Treasure, the adventure series starring Nicholas Cage that acted as a blend between Indiana Jones and The Da Vinci Code (it had the pizzaz of Indiana Jones and the historical nonsenses of The Da Vinci Code all in one), would be excluded from the current revival/reboot craze. But guess what… you thought wrong! The series was never a mainstream hit, but it was quite charming, and many people liked it despite its issues. Now, talks of a third movie have been all around the place for years now, but director Jon Turteltaub has recently confirmed that a third movie is being written.
This comes after some very pessimistic comments made by the series star, Nicholas Cage, who did not give us much hope that he would be returning to the role of Ben Gates,...
This comes after some very pessimistic comments made by the series star, Nicholas Cage, who did not give us much hope that he would be returning to the role of Ben Gates,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is just back from the Cannes Film Festival, where he premiered his latest film, Jim Henson Idea Man. Ahead of the documentary’s launch Friday on Disney+, the director stops by Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to share insights into his exploration of the Muppets creator, filmmaker and creative genius.
Howard tells us how his film went over in Cannes and what got the biggest laughs at a screening just a few days ago in Los Angeles.
Related: ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Review: Ron Howard Paints Moving Portrait Of Muppets Creator As Restless Innovator – Cannes Film Festival
He also recalls the unusual circumstances of his one face-to-face encounter with Henson decades ago, and he shares what George Lucas thought of the groundbreaking puppet master (Henson helped design...
Howard tells us how his film went over in Cannes and what got the biggest laughs at a screening just a few days ago in Los Angeles.
Related: ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Review: Ron Howard Paints Moving Portrait Of Muppets Creator As Restless Innovator – Cannes Film Festival
He also recalls the unusual circumstances of his one face-to-face encounter with Henson decades ago, and he shares what George Lucas thought of the groundbreaking puppet master (Henson helped design...
- 5/29/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Sydney Sweeney has had an interesting trajectory in the industry with the actress being one of the most promising among the current bunch of actors in their 20s. Despite her talent and range as an actress that she has proved in projects like Euphoria, Anyone But You, and Immaculate, the actress has been mostly seen as the sexy blonde who frequently goes n*de in most of her projects.
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard in Euphoria | HBO
Sweeney has been open about how she is aware of those criticisms, and how her family is okay and comfortable with her going n*de on screen. However, one of the stars from Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan had a contrasting response from her parents about the n*dity in her show.
Bridgerton Star Nicola Coughlan’s Mother Was Shocked At The Saucy Scenes in The Show
Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington is the lead...
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard in Euphoria | HBO
Sweeney has been open about how she is aware of those criticisms, and how her family is okay and comfortable with her going n*de on screen. However, one of the stars from Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan had a contrasting response from her parents about the n*dity in her show.
Bridgerton Star Nicola Coughlan’s Mother Was Shocked At The Saucy Scenes in The Show
Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington is the lead...
- 5/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
While these are more space fantasy than true sci-fi, the genre's core purpose is to offer commentary on our present and possible future. Films like Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, and Ridley Scott's The Martian are exemplary in their scientific fidelity. However, one film stands out for its unparalleled accuracy: Ron Howard's Apollo 13.
The Story of the Failed, Yet Heroic Flight to the Moon
"Apollo 13" is not your typical sci-fi movie but rather a science space drama with fictional elements, dramatizing the perilous events of the April 1970 space mission. Directed by Ron Howard, known for films like Willow, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code, and written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, the movie meticulously recreates the dangerous mission.
The film's all-star cast, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, delivers stellar...
The Story of the Failed, Yet Heroic Flight to the Moon
"Apollo 13" is not your typical sci-fi movie but rather a science space drama with fictional elements, dramatizing the perilous events of the April 1970 space mission. Directed by Ron Howard, known for films like Willow, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code, and written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, the movie meticulously recreates the dangerous mission.
The film's all-star cast, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, delivers stellar...
- 5/22/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Filmmaker Ron Howard, celebrated for movies like The Da Vinci Code, A Beautiful Mind, and Apollo 13, is returning with a new cinematic spectacle that’s already generating quite the buzz among fans.
The film, titled Eden, features a star-studded cast, including Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl. Recent reports have revealed that the survival thriller film has landed a spot for its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Filmmaker Ron Howard | Credit: Philip Romano/Wikimedia Commons
Ron Howard’s New Film Eden Set to Premiere at Venice Film Festival
Ron Howard’s new film Eden is based on two different accounts of a true story where a group of people deliberately abandon modern civilization to explore the true meaning of life and happiness on the Galápagos islands.
Jude Law in Fantastic Beasts | | Credit: Warner Bros.
The filming was completed earlier this year.
The film, titled Eden, features a star-studded cast, including Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl. Recent reports have revealed that the survival thriller film has landed a spot for its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Filmmaker Ron Howard | Credit: Philip Romano/Wikimedia Commons
Ron Howard’s New Film Eden Set to Premiere at Venice Film Festival
Ron Howard’s new film Eden is based on two different accounts of a true story where a group of people deliberately abandon modern civilization to explore the true meaning of life and happiness on the Galápagos islands.
Jude Law in Fantastic Beasts | | Credit: Warner Bros.
The filming was completed earlier this year.
- 5/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Simon West is directing an action film that will see Aaron Eckhart step into the polished dress shoes of the President of the United States. More on Raider below.
Another day, another deliciously lucrative action film set in the Oval Office. This time, it’s Aaron Eckhart playing the President of the United States in Raider, a new film by director Simon West.
According to Deadline, Raider will follow Eckhart’s president who wins the election by a landslide, but discovers that the White has been controlled by a shadow organisation. Danny Huston plays the head of the Secret Service and Eckhart’s president has no intention of complying with their demands. Instead, he begins to investigate the clues left by previous presidents in order to not just free his family, but the whole country.
“Our lead is a classy and honorable man who puts country first, despite the risks and impossible odds.
Another day, another deliciously lucrative action film set in the Oval Office. This time, it’s Aaron Eckhart playing the President of the United States in Raider, a new film by director Simon West.
According to Deadline, Raider will follow Eckhart’s president who wins the election by a landslide, but discovers that the White has been controlled by a shadow organisation. Danny Huston plays the head of the Secret Service and Eckhart’s president has no intention of complying with their demands. Instead, he begins to investigate the clues left by previous presidents in order to not just free his family, but the whole country.
“Our lead is a classy and honorable man who puts country first, despite the risks and impossible odds.
- 5/21/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Ian McKellen is an Oscar-nominated thespian whomhas excelled at everything from Shakespeare to sci-fi on both the stage and screen. Let’s take a look back at 12 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1939 in Lancashire, England, McKellen first came to prominence on the stage, appearing in a number of classic plays from the likes of Anton Chekhov and William Shakespeare (including an acclaimed production of “Richard III” that he brought to the screen in 1995). His performance as Salieri in the 1981 production of “Amadeus” brought him a Tony award as Best Actor in a Play.
McKellen appeared in films sporadically throughout this period, earning his first starring role in “Priest of Love” in 1981. He became increasingly recognizable onscreen throughout the 1990s, earning his first Oscar nomination when he was 59-years-old: Best Actor for “Gods and Monsters” (1998). For his acclaimed performance as “Frankenstein” (1931) director James Whale, McKellen won...
Born in 1939 in Lancashire, England, McKellen first came to prominence on the stage, appearing in a number of classic plays from the likes of Anton Chekhov and William Shakespeare (including an acclaimed production of “Richard III” that he brought to the screen in 1995). His performance as Salieri in the 1981 production of “Amadeus” brought him a Tony award as Best Actor in a Play.
McKellen appeared in films sporadically throughout this period, earning his first starring role in “Priest of Love” in 1981. He became increasingly recognizable onscreen throughout the 1990s, earning his first Oscar nomination when he was 59-years-old: Best Actor for “Gods and Monsters” (1998). For his acclaimed performance as “Frankenstein” (1931) director James Whale, McKellen won...
- 5/18/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Even before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace made its way to the theatre, Newsweek published an article bashing the film, whose criticisms were based on the trailer’s upbeat tone and rumors. Moreover, the piece also took shots at Jake Lloyd, who was 9 at the time, following the rumors surrounding his portrayal of young Anakin Skywalker.
Furious by the article, which targeted Lloyd without even seeing the film, The Da Vinci Code director Ron Howard wrote a letter in support of the child actor to the outlet.
Ron Howard Was Furious by the Scathing Piece Taking Jabs at Jake Lloyd
Ron Howard bashed the article, which targeted Jake Lloyd | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
In the section “The Kid Can’t Act”, the piece took shots at Jake Lloyd, stating that he’s “Mannequin Skywalker”. Furthermore, the criticisms regarding the Jingle All the Way star’s acting chops in...
Furious by the article, which targeted Lloyd without even seeing the film, The Da Vinci Code director Ron Howard wrote a letter in support of the child actor to the outlet.
Ron Howard Was Furious by the Scathing Piece Taking Jabs at Jake Lloyd
Ron Howard bashed the article, which targeted Jake Lloyd | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
In the section “The Kid Can’t Act”, the piece took shots at Jake Lloyd, stating that he’s “Mannequin Skywalker”. Furthermore, the criticisms regarding the Jingle All the Way star’s acting chops in...
- 5/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Russell Crowe will save souls and ride Lambrettas again: "The Pope's Exorcist" is officially getting a sequel! Producer Jeff Katz took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to announce the news, posting, "Amorth Nation -- I just got the call...It's Officially Happening!!!" Katz followed up with an Italian phrase, "È un seguito, amici miei," which translates to "It's a sequel, my friends."
Never one to miss a chance to reference Crowe's character's motorized scooter (aren't we all?), Katz also wrote, "Thank you to the amazing #ThePopesExorcist fans. You made this happen. Gas up your Lambretta - and get ready to ride."
"The Pope's Exorcist" was both a slightly campy novelty and a surprise box office success when it dropped in April 2023, earning nearly $77 million worldwide against a comparatively slim budget of just $18 million (per Variety). The film blew past initial expectations -- the Variety article cited above guessed it would earn $10 million in U.
Never one to miss a chance to reference Crowe's character's motorized scooter (aren't we all?), Katz also wrote, "Thank you to the amazing #ThePopesExorcist fans. You made this happen. Gas up your Lambretta - and get ready to ride."
"The Pope's Exorcist" was both a slightly campy novelty and a surprise box office success when it dropped in April 2023, earning nearly $77 million worldwide against a comparatively slim budget of just $18 million (per Variety). The film blew past initial expectations -- the Variety article cited above guessed it would earn $10 million in U.
- 5/2/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Spider-Man 2 villain Doctor Octopus was played by Alfred Molina, who made his debut as Satipo in Harrison Ford’s Raiders of the Lost Ark. Since then, Molina has built a solid portfolio in Hollywood with projects like Boogie Nights, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code. However, his father was not happy that he turned down the high-paying manager position to pursue his dream of acting. Molina was moved to tears as he shared that he hoped his father had lived longer to see his success in the industry.
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Alfred Molina teared up after sharing a very personal story
Molina returned to his Spider-Man villain role in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home. He began his career on Broadway as an actor, even earning the Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Newcomer. He has also received Tony award nominations for his Broadway roles.
Spider-Man 2...
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Alfred Molina teared up after sharing a very personal story
Molina returned to his Spider-Man villain role in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home. He began his career on Broadway as an actor, even earning the Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Newcomer. He has also received Tony award nominations for his Broadway roles.
Spider-Man 2...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Chris Hemsworth is one of the most respected and well-known faces in Hollywood. Through his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as the Extraction films, he has gained a lot of attention in the film industry. Despite this, there is one fact that is undeniable; he has not been seen in many challenging roles for him as an actor.
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: The Dark World
While the characters that he played certainly require a huge level of physical dedication, his emotional range has rarely been taken out for a spin by directors. This is a fact that seems to bother the actor, as he spoke about it during a recent interview.
It would seem that there was one movie that Hemsworth thought would change his image in Hollywood. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
Chris Hemsworth Thought His Image Would Change
Chris Hemsworth recently gave an interview with Vanity Fair,...
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: The Dark World
While the characters that he played certainly require a huge level of physical dedication, his emotional range has rarely been taken out for a spin by directors. This is a fact that seems to bother the actor, as he spoke about it during a recent interview.
It would seem that there was one movie that Hemsworth thought would change his image in Hollywood. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
Chris Hemsworth Thought His Image Would Change
Chris Hemsworth recently gave an interview with Vanity Fair,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in May. The Peacock May 2024 schedule includes The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a new series inspired by the real-life love story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov. It is based on the novel by Heather Morris.
Also coming are Love Undercover, a new reality dating show that follows an elite group of international soccer stars as they go undercover to find true love without the glitz and glamor of their notoriety), the second season of the critically acclaimed We Are Lady Parts, and the spellbinding streaming debut of The American Society of Magical Negroes.
You’ll be off to the races on May 4 for the 150th Kentucky Derby, streaming live on Peacock at 2:30 p.m. Et. If horsepower is more your speed, Peacock will also stream the 108th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday,...
Also coming are Love Undercover, a new reality dating show that follows an elite group of international soccer stars as they go undercover to find true love without the glitz and glamor of their notoriety), the second season of the critically acclaimed We Are Lady Parts, and the spellbinding streaming debut of The American Society of Magical Negroes.
You’ll be off to the races on May 4 for the 150th Kentucky Derby, streaming live on Peacock at 2:30 p.m. Et. If horsepower is more your speed, Peacock will also stream the 108th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Mike Hughes, Harvey Stevens, Alex Vincent, Paula E. Sheppard, Noah Wiseman, and Milly Shapiro
Screenshot: YouTube
There’s nothing scarier than childhood. Look no further than the movies (or your very own memory palace) for proof. With the upcoming release of Abigail and the recent child-adjacent scares from The First Omen and Imaginary,...
Screenshot: YouTube
There’s nothing scarier than childhood. Look no further than the movies (or your very own memory palace) for proof. With the upcoming release of Abigail and the recent child-adjacent scares from The First Omen and Imaginary,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz, Saloni Gajjar, Tim Lowery, William Hughes, and Jen Lennon
- avclub.com
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,...
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,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
With a career spanning over six decades, Ian McKellen has entertained audiences across generations. The Hollywood star isn’t typecast, as he can convincingly portray heroes, villains, Shakespearean characters, comedic roles, and more.
Ian McKellen in The Da Vinci Code
His portrayal of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings is widely considered one of the greatest casting decisions in cinematic history. However, fans may be surprised to learn that Tom Cruise’s franchise nearly stole McKellen away from Middle-earth altogether.
SUGGESTEDLord of the Rings is Tied With 2 Other Movies from Wildly Different Genres for Most Oscar Wins Record
McKellen revealed that he was initially hesitant to commit to The Lord of the Rings due to a number of factors. Surprisingly, he was also thinking about a part in Mission: Impossible 2, which could have clashed with his role in the J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic film series.
Why Ian McKellen...
Ian McKellen in The Da Vinci Code
His portrayal of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings is widely considered one of the greatest casting decisions in cinematic history. However, fans may be surprised to learn that Tom Cruise’s franchise nearly stole McKellen away from Middle-earth altogether.
SUGGESTEDLord of the Rings is Tied With 2 Other Movies from Wildly Different Genres for Most Oscar Wins Record
McKellen revealed that he was initially hesitant to commit to The Lord of the Rings due to a number of factors. Surprisingly, he was also thinking about a part in Mission: Impossible 2, which could have clashed with his role in the J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic film series.
Why Ian McKellen...
- 3/21/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
As the social and political turmoil of 1960s America spilled into the 1970s, network television executives and producers knew they could no longer ignore the thorny issues being argued over kitchen tables and at work/school. The Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Equal Rights Amendment, etc. were driving a wedge between families and neighbors. So when Norman Lear trotted out the unrepentant bigot Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" in 1971, many people in the country felt seen. And while they might not agree on the hot-button topics explored on this show, they could at least laugh through their many disagreements.
There came a point, however (somewhere between President Richard M. Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War), where television viewers grew weary of all these socially conscious sitcoms. Yes, they were still watching them in huge numbers, but they needed a break from the nonstop tumult of their lives.
There came a point, however (somewhere between President Richard M. Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War), where television viewers grew weary of all these socially conscious sitcoms. Yes, they were still watching them in huge numbers, but they needed a break from the nonstop tumult of their lives.
- 3/17/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Imagine Entertainment has hired Jeb Brody to be President of Imagine Features. Brody had most recently been President of Amblin Partners, which was downsized by Steven Spielberg. Imagine founders Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are bringing Brody aboard to lean more heavily into feature films.
Karen Lunder, who ran the division and produced the films Thirteen Lives and the upcoming release Eden, is becoming a fulltime producer for Imagine, where she will work on a slate of high-priority projects.
Brody will oversee the Features development team which includes SVP Film Allan Mandelbaum, and Joyce Choi. As part of this expansion, Choi has been promoted to Director of Development.
Brody is a well regarded exec and producer who has experience in films large and small, from the Sundance hit Little Miss Sunshine to the studio franchise Fifty Shades of Grey and the Sam Mendes-directed 1917. Brody came to Amblin from Secret Hideout,...
Karen Lunder, who ran the division and produced the films Thirteen Lives and the upcoming release Eden, is becoming a fulltime producer for Imagine, where she will work on a slate of high-priority projects.
Brody will oversee the Features development team which includes SVP Film Allan Mandelbaum, and Joyce Choi. As part of this expansion, Choi has been promoted to Director of Development.
Brody is a well regarded exec and producer who has experience in films large and small, from the Sundance hit Little Miss Sunshine to the studio franchise Fifty Shades of Grey and the Sam Mendes-directed 1917. Brody came to Amblin from Secret Hideout,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Elvis Presley‘s “Burning Love” didn’t seem to offend people in the 1970s. It should have raised eyebrows in religious circles. Despite this, the popular perception of the “Hound Dog” singer probably made it seem more innocuous.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ is a little hellish
Mixing sexuality with religion is not new. The Romans worshipped lust deities, such as Venus and her son, Cupid. However, Christianity is traditionally averse to combining the erotic with the religious. Since the United States is a majority Christian nation, combining its iconography with sex can be inflammatory.
For example, The Da Vinci Code and its film adaptation were condemned by numerous Christians for portraying Jesus Christ as a married man. Madonna’s video for “Like a Prayer” shocked the world by depicting the Queen of Pop getting intimate with a saint. Lil Nas X raised eyebrows for playing a sexualized Christ figure...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ is a little hellish
Mixing sexuality with religion is not new. The Romans worshipped lust deities, such as Venus and her son, Cupid. However, Christianity is traditionally averse to combining the erotic with the religious. Since the United States is a majority Christian nation, combining its iconography with sex can be inflammatory.
For example, The Da Vinci Code and its film adaptation were condemned by numerous Christians for portraying Jesus Christ as a married man. Madonna’s video for “Like a Prayer” shocked the world by depicting the Queen of Pop getting intimate with a saint. Lil Nas X raised eyebrows for playing a sexualized Christ figure...
- 3/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Parents are furious at a man who charged them as much as £35 (around $44) per ticket for a Willy Wonka-themed family event in Glasgow, Scotland, this weekend. That’s because the “immersive” experience sold to them by a sketchy company called House of Illuminati turned out to be little more than a few set props and unprepared actors in a mostly barren warehouse — with no chocolate whatsoever.
Customers, some of whom traveled from afar and waited in a long line with their children, were incensed enough to call the police after...
Customers, some of whom traveled from afar and waited in a long line with their children, were incensed enough to call the police after...
- 2/28/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
“The Beekeeper” is the best kind of bad movie — which is to say, it’s the sort that puts entertainment ahead of pretentiousness, embracing the laughter sure to accompany such an unapologetically stupid, ultra-violent premise. Starring Jason Statham in what feels like a parody of Jason Statham movies, this conspiracy-fueled action showcase tortures its central metaphor until it can only be seen as a joke, featuring the “Transporter” star as ruthless, retired government assassin-turned-benevolent beekeeper Adam Clay, who’s pushed back into berserker mode after a phishing attack targets the kindly old woman from whom he rents a barn.
If you don’t get a hearty belly laugh out of watching Statham scowl his way through the opening montage, in which Clay is shown collecting honey and tending his hives on a bucolic country estate while landlady Eloise (Phylicia Rashad) falls for a blatantly fishy online scam, then “The Beekeeper” is probably not for you.
If you don’t get a hearty belly laugh out of watching Statham scowl his way through the opening montage, in which Clay is shown collecting honey and tending his hives on a bucolic country estate while landlady Eloise (Phylicia Rashad) falls for a blatantly fishy online scam, then “The Beekeeper” is probably not for you.
- 1/10/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
As is said with JFK, no American will ever forget where they were, or what they were doing, when Tony Soprano was shot in the series finale of The Sopranos. Recall is easier in the case of Tony, as every single witness was doing exactly the same thing at the time of his assassination: getting ready to kick their TVs into a million pieces.
The strange thing is that little of the raw emotion stirred up by the finale was connected with the actual assassination of Tony Soprano. Hardly anyone flinched, raged, gasped, or wept for the terminated mafioso. Do you know why? Because hardly anyone – myself included – even knew that it had happened. Over a million witnesses to a murder, and not one of them could give a credible statement or offer reliable testimony. Now that, my friends, is the definition of a perfect mafia hit.
It begs the question,...
The strange thing is that little of the raw emotion stirred up by the finale was connected with the actual assassination of Tony Soprano. Hardly anyone flinched, raged, gasped, or wept for the terminated mafioso. Do you know why? Because hardly anyone – myself included – even knew that it had happened. Over a million witnesses to a murder, and not one of them could give a credible statement or offer reliable testimony. Now that, my friends, is the definition of a perfect mafia hit.
It begs the question,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
U.S. outfit Parmar Entertainment’s Daljit DJ Parmar along with Samir Gupta from India’s Impact Films and filmmaker Mohit Ramchandani (“Dreamer”) have acquired film adaptation rights to upcoming novel “The Muziris Empire” by U.K. author Hamish Morjaria.
The first in a trilogy, the book is set to be released by Pan Macmillan in summer 2024. It delves into India’s ancient history and its connection to the Roman Empire, unravelled by rebellious archaeologist Harveen Gill. Moving back and forth in time and set in present-day Kerala – once home to the ancient city of Muziris – the story revolves around Gill and a team of Indian archaeologists hunting down clues to locate the site of the ruins of the lost empire of Muziris. The soon-to-be-head of Santa Alleanza, a sacred alliance founded to safeguard the interests of the Vatican and the Papacy, is keeping close tabs on the Indian team’s progress,...
The first in a trilogy, the book is set to be released by Pan Macmillan in summer 2024. It delves into India’s ancient history and its connection to the Roman Empire, unravelled by rebellious archaeologist Harveen Gill. Moving back and forth in time and set in present-day Kerala – once home to the ancient city of Muziris – the story revolves around Gill and a team of Indian archaeologists hunting down clues to locate the site of the ruins of the lost empire of Muziris. The soon-to-be-head of Santa Alleanza, a sacred alliance founded to safeguard the interests of the Vatican and the Papacy, is keeping close tabs on the Indian team’s progress,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar and BAFTA-winning VFX firm Framestore has hired industry veteran and former Mpc exec Gary Brozenich. He will take up the new position of international production supervisor.
Brozenich spent 22 years at Mpc and has worked on box office tentpoles such as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Lone Ranger, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and two installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He is also a three-time collaborator of Ridley Scott, working across Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Duel, and All the Money in the World. Elsewhere, Brozenich has supervised for Gore Verbinski (The Lone Ranger), Ron Howard (The Davinci Code), and Tim Burton (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street). Most recently, he worked with Steven Caple Jr on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Gary Brozenich
At Framestore, Brozenich will work alongside the company’s senior team of supervisors who have delivered Oscar and BAFTA-winning or nominated work such as Gravity,...
Brozenich spent 22 years at Mpc and has worked on box office tentpoles such as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Lone Ranger, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and two installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He is also a three-time collaborator of Ridley Scott, working across Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Duel, and All the Money in the World. Elsewhere, Brozenich has supervised for Gore Verbinski (The Lone Ranger), Ron Howard (The Davinci Code), and Tim Burton (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street). Most recently, he worked with Steven Caple Jr on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
Gary Brozenich
At Framestore, Brozenich will work alongside the company’s senior team of supervisors who have delivered Oscar and BAFTA-winning or nominated work such as Gravity,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadcasters in France, Germany and Italy have joined forces on family adventure series “The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure,” which will be produced under the Alliance, a partnership formed in 2018 by leading European pubcasters to finance ambitious, internationally-driven series.
Commissioned by France Télévisions, Zdf and Rai, “The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure” won the call for projects launched in 2022 by the Alliance. So far, as many as 10 shows have been produced via the Alliance, including “Mirage,” “Germinal,” “Around the World in 80 Days” (pictured), “Leonardo,” “Survivors,” “The Swarm” and “The Reunion,” among others.
“The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure” is being produced by Mathieu Ageron, Maxime Delauney and Romain Rousseau for Paris-based Nolita; Andrew Rosen and Anthony Leo for Canadian outfit Aircraft Pictures (“Circuit Breakers”); and David Wicht for Film Afrika in South Africa (“One Piece,...
Commissioned by France Télévisions, Zdf and Rai, “The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure” won the call for projects launched in 2022 by the Alliance. So far, as many as 10 shows have been produced via the Alliance, including “Mirage,” “Germinal,” “Around the World in 80 Days” (pictured), “Leonardo,” “Survivors,” “The Swarm” and “The Reunion,” among others.
“The Emperor’s Stone: The Search of La Buse’s Treasure” is being produced by Mathieu Ageron, Maxime Delauney and Romain Rousseau for Paris-based Nolita; Andrew Rosen and Anthony Leo for Canadian outfit Aircraft Pictures (“Circuit Breakers”); and David Wicht for Film Afrika in South Africa (“One Piece,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
There are many television shows and movies that question the clergy in a confrontational way. Hollywood gave us the brilliant movie Spotlight. There was the commercially popular The Da Vinci Code and an independent film named Philomena. The Derry Girls is a comedic take on the Irish conflict and its connection with Catholicism. 1923, the Paramount+ show, comes close to questioning the abuses the Catholic Church inflicted on the indigenous culture.
Spoilers Ahead
What was the Church guilty of?
Just like that, The Woman in the Wall is also a serious take on the horrifying acts conducted by the Catholic Church of Ireland in the name of religion. The show paints a rather scary picture of how the church, over decades, carried out harrowing acts without being questioned by any authority. The show had a couple of characters who went out of their way to justify crimes they committed. They never...
Spoilers Ahead
What was the Church guilty of?
Just like that, The Woman in the Wall is also a serious take on the horrifying acts conducted by the Catholic Church of Ireland in the name of religion. The show paints a rather scary picture of how the church, over decades, carried out harrowing acts without being questioned by any authority. The show had a couple of characters who went out of their way to justify crimes they committed. They never...
- 9/26/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
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