After her Oscar-nominated role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, actress Lily Gladstone is now starring in the true crime drama Under the Bridge. Based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book of the same name, the series follows the tragic real-life story of Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl murdered by teenagers in Canada in 1997.
Lily Gladstone in Under the Bridge
Joining Gladstone is the American Honey star Riley Keough, who is also serving as a producer for the show. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the Scalped actress recalled how she and Keough formed a connection after engaging on social media.
Lily Gladstone Recalled Connecting With Her Under the Bridge Co-Star
At the Los Angeles premiere of Under the Bridge, Lily Gladstone recalled the beginning of her friendship with co-star Riley Keough. She shared that they found themselves orbiting the same circles in Hollywood in 2017 while promoting their films,...
Lily Gladstone in Under the Bridge
Joining Gladstone is the American Honey star Riley Keough, who is also serving as a producer for the show. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the Scalped actress recalled how she and Keough formed a connection after engaging on social media.
Lily Gladstone Recalled Connecting With Her Under the Bridge Co-Star
At the Los Angeles premiere of Under the Bridge, Lily Gladstone recalled the beginning of her friendship with co-star Riley Keough. She shared that they found themselves orbiting the same circles in Hollywood in 2017 while promoting their films,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Actor Jeremy Renner was once appointed as the new lead for Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne films. But before Renner was in the picture, Joel Edgerton was seriously considered as Damon’s successor.
Joel Edgerton felt he had strong support for ‘The Bourne Legacy’ Jeremy Renner | Francois Durand/Getty Images
Bourne Legacy filmmaker Tony Gilroy considered Renner to be more than capable of leading Damon’s highly acclaimed spy franchise. Gilroy had a hand in writing all three of Damon’s Bourne movies, and would end up in the director’s chair for Legacy. After meeting Renner, Gilroy knew immediately that the Marvel star was right for the role. Especially since Gilroy and the team weren’t just looking for a good actor for Legacy.
“We knew how demanding the part was going to be and how high the bar was that Matt had set for us,” Gilroy once told The Telegraph.
Joel Edgerton felt he had strong support for ‘The Bourne Legacy’ Jeremy Renner | Francois Durand/Getty Images
Bourne Legacy filmmaker Tony Gilroy considered Renner to be more than capable of leading Damon’s highly acclaimed spy franchise. Gilroy had a hand in writing all three of Damon’s Bourne movies, and would end up in the director’s chair for Legacy. After meeting Renner, Gilroy knew immediately that the Marvel star was right for the role. Especially since Gilroy and the team weren’t just looking for a good actor for Legacy.
“We knew how demanding the part was going to be and how high the bar was that Matt had set for us,” Gilroy once told The Telegraph.
- 4/17/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Shazam” star Zachary Levi is set to headline rock-climbing action thriller “Free Fall” for XYZ Films, with acclaimed New Zealand stuntwoman and stunt coordinator Zoë Bell tapped to direct.
The film — written by Sean Finegan and Gregg Maxwell Parker — tells the story of a father’s attempt to reconcile with his estranged daughter on a rock-climbing trip that turns deadly as an accident leaves them stranded hundreds of feet in the air. Production is set to start later this year in New Zealand. Tom Hern and Nua Finau of Tavake are producing, with Navid McIlhargey and Erik Olsen executive producing alongside Finegan, Parker and Levi.
Bell began her career as a stunt performer on “Xena: Warrior Princess” and then alongside Quentin Tarantino as a stunt woman and coordinator over a decades-long relationship. She has worked on films such as “The Hateful Eight,” “Django Unchained,” “Kill Bill,” “Inglourious Basterds,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,...
The film — written by Sean Finegan and Gregg Maxwell Parker — tells the story of a father’s attempt to reconcile with his estranged daughter on a rock-climbing trip that turns deadly as an accident leaves them stranded hundreds of feet in the air. Production is set to start later this year in New Zealand. Tom Hern and Nua Finau of Tavake are producing, with Navid McIlhargey and Erik Olsen executive producing alongside Finegan, Parker and Levi.
Bell began her career as a stunt performer on “Xena: Warrior Princess” and then alongside Quentin Tarantino as a stunt woman and coordinator over a decades-long relationship. She has worked on films such as “The Hateful Eight,” “Django Unchained,” “Kill Bill,” “Inglourious Basterds,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
In 2016, George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road made a big splash at the Oscars claiming six Academy Awards from the astonishing 10 nominations. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, the 2015 movie is undoubtedly a post-apocalyptic masterpiece. But it was the fruition of the decades-long patience of Miller.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road
The casting, in particular, had been quite a long process, and inherently, the movie was far from being instantaneous. To begin with, it was nearly unimaginable to have any other actor playing Max after Mel Gibson elevated the character to an epic height in the Miller-directed 1979 movie, Mad Max.
The Temptation of Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron Casting In Mad Max: Fury Road Caused An Accident Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Before George Miller, casting director Ronna Kress, and Warner Brothers agreed to move forward with Mad Max: Fury Road...
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road
The casting, in particular, had been quite a long process, and inherently, the movie was far from being instantaneous. To begin with, it was nearly unimaginable to have any other actor playing Max after Mel Gibson elevated the character to an epic height in the Miller-directed 1979 movie, Mad Max.
The Temptation of Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron Casting In Mad Max: Fury Road Caused An Accident Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Before George Miller, casting director Ronna Kress, and Warner Brothers agreed to move forward with Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Leonardo DiCaprio may keep his distance from the superhero genre today, but he was the studios’ favorite in playing some crucial Cbm characters. At the start of his career, he was offered the role of Robin in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever. During the Dark Knight trilogy, Warner Bros. wanted Christopher Nolan to make The Riddler as the central villain in the third film. They wanted Nolan to bring DiCaprio on board the film for the same.
WB wanted Inception star Leonardo DiCaprio in a role in The Dark Knight Rises
However, Nolan didn’t concede to the demands of the studio and insisted that he worked with a villain that suited the story. Nolan later worked with DiCaprio in Inception, which remains the actor’s highest-paying gig to date.
Warner Bros. Tried To Convince Christopher Nolan To Cast Leonardo DiCaprio as The Riddler
Leonardo DiCaprio’s The Riddler was...
WB wanted Inception star Leonardo DiCaprio in a role in The Dark Knight Rises
However, Nolan didn’t concede to the demands of the studio and insisted that he worked with a villain that suited the story. Nolan later worked with DiCaprio in Inception, which remains the actor’s highest-paying gig to date.
Warner Bros. Tried To Convince Christopher Nolan To Cast Leonardo DiCaprio as The Riddler
Leonardo DiCaprio’s The Riddler was...
- 4/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Starting with the 1979 film featuring Mel Gibson, George Miller’s Mad Max film series has expanded to include multiple movies, including the 2015 Oscar-winning film Fury Road. The franchise is poised for further expansion with upcoming films like Furiosa and The Wasteland. A consistent theme across both past and future installments is the dystopian or post-apocalyptic desert setting, a hallmark of the franchise.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
And Miller recently explained his rationale for selecting this setting, emphasizing that practical considerations, rather than creativity influenced the decision.
George Miller Explained the Reason Behind the Dystopian Setting in the Mad Max Films
During his appearance at CinemaCon, renowned filmmaker George Miller discussed his choice of a dystopian setting for the Mad Max franchise. He shared that they were aiming for a universally understood film relying heavily on visuals.
George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road
“The idea was to make a film where,...
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
And Miller recently explained his rationale for selecting this setting, emphasizing that practical considerations, rather than creativity influenced the decision.
George Miller Explained the Reason Behind the Dystopian Setting in the Mad Max Films
During his appearance at CinemaCon, renowned filmmaker George Miller discussed his choice of a dystopian setting for the Mad Max franchise. He shared that they were aiming for a universally understood film relying heavily on visuals.
George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road
“The idea was to make a film where,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Dan Stevens’ Legion was one show that was liked by fans in many ways. However, its end was one they weren’t so ready for. Deadpool 3 is turning out to be an action-packed multiversal flick that fans have nothing but anticipation for.
With Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman not being the only returning actors, there is an uproar among fans to incorporate the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the smoothest way possible.
Dan Stevens in Downton Abbey
There are many reunions taking place in the film, including the one staring at us right in the face. None of them, however, compared to the possibility of a reunion of the Xavier family. Seeing that there is a strong possibility to see Charles Xavier in the upcoming movie, there are more in his family barring Cassandra Nova who could join the fun as well.
SUGGESTEDLegion Star Dan Stevens Might...
With Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman not being the only returning actors, there is an uproar among fans to incorporate the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the smoothest way possible.
Dan Stevens in Downton Abbey
There are many reunions taking place in the film, including the one staring at us right in the face. None of them, however, compared to the possibility of a reunion of the Xavier family. Seeing that there is a strong possibility to see Charles Xavier in the upcoming movie, there are more in his family barring Cassandra Nova who could join the fun as well.
SUGGESTEDLegion Star Dan Stevens Might...
- 4/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Compared to other superhero franchises, The Dark Knight trilogy features a disproportionate number of villains. A few of the standout antagonists in The Dark Knight Rises are Tom Hardy as Bane, Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplays for The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises with his brother Christopher Nolan, the director, recently claimed that another villain who was never seen in a movie was supposed to make an appearance.
Tom Hardy as Bane in a still from The Dark Knight Rises
During an interview with Happy Sad Confused, the Person of Interest creator, 47, talked about the antagonists in the seventh-highest-grossing film before focusing on Bane (Tom Hardy). Nolan talked about exploring “ideas about the Riddler”.
The Dark Knight Rises: The Riddler’s Missed Opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s Trilogy
When it comes to the Batman film franchise,...
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplays for The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises with his brother Christopher Nolan, the director, recently claimed that another villain who was never seen in a movie was supposed to make an appearance.
Tom Hardy as Bane in a still from The Dark Knight Rises
During an interview with Happy Sad Confused, the Person of Interest creator, 47, talked about the antagonists in the seventh-highest-grossing film before focusing on Bane (Tom Hardy). Nolan talked about exploring “ideas about the Riddler”.
The Dark Knight Rises: The Riddler’s Missed Opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s Trilogy
When it comes to the Batman film franchise,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
New Regency has expanded its executive team with the addition of Nirokhi Raychaudhuri as senior vice president of film.
In her new role, Raychaudhuri will contribute to the development of the company’s film slate, which already boasts “The Bikeriders,” starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy with Focus Features; Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” starring Saoirse Ronan with Apple TV+; and, under its Double Agent label, Alex Gibney’s untitled Elon Musk documentary with HBO.
She will report directly to Natalie Lehmann, New Regency’s president of motion pictures and television.
“Nirokhi’s addition to New Regency is another step forward in the development of our leadership team and the growth of our feature film department,” said New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and Lehmann in a joint statement announcing Raychaudhuri’s hiring. “She brings an impressive ability to identify top stories and talent, resulting in films that...
In her new role, Raychaudhuri will contribute to the development of the company’s film slate, which already boasts “The Bikeriders,” starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy with Focus Features; Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” starring Saoirse Ronan with Apple TV+; and, under its Double Agent label, Alex Gibney’s untitled Elon Musk documentary with HBO.
She will report directly to Natalie Lehmann, New Regency’s president of motion pictures and television.
“Nirokhi’s addition to New Regency is another step forward in the development of our leadership team and the growth of our feature film department,” said New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and Lehmann in a joint statement announcing Raychaudhuri’s hiring. “She brings an impressive ability to identify top stories and talent, resulting in films that...
- 4/11/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
New Regency is adding to its executive ranks with another former Netflix executive.
The company has hired Nirokhi Raychaudhuri as SVP of Feature Film. Reporting to Natalie Lehmann, President of Motion Pictures and Television, Raychaudhuri joins her former Netflix colleague Laura Delahaye, who joined the company earlier this year as Head of Domestic Television.
New Regency’s film slate includes The Bikeriders starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy with Focus Features, Steve McQueen’s Apple TV+ movie Blitz with Saoirse Ronan and Alex Gibney’s forthcoming Elon Musk documentary for HBO.
The company is also behind films such as Bohemian Rhapsody, The Revenant, 12 Years a Slave and Heat.
Raychaudhuri spent nearly four years at Netflix, serving as Senior Manager for the Original Independent Film group. She worked on features including Luckiest Girl Alive with Mila Kunis, Look Both Ways from Wanuri Kahiu, See You Yesterday, and Kissing Booth 2 & 3.
The company has hired Nirokhi Raychaudhuri as SVP of Feature Film. Reporting to Natalie Lehmann, President of Motion Pictures and Television, Raychaudhuri joins her former Netflix colleague Laura Delahaye, who joined the company earlier this year as Head of Domestic Television.
New Regency’s film slate includes The Bikeriders starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy with Focus Features, Steve McQueen’s Apple TV+ movie Blitz with Saoirse Ronan and Alex Gibney’s forthcoming Elon Musk documentary for HBO.
The company is also behind films such as Bohemian Rhapsody, The Revenant, 12 Years a Slave and Heat.
Raychaudhuri spent nearly four years at Netflix, serving as Senior Manager for the Original Independent Film group. She worked on features including Luckiest Girl Alive with Mila Kunis, Look Both Ways from Wanuri Kahiu, See You Yesterday, and Kissing Booth 2 & 3.
- 4/11/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fallout Director Jonathan Nolan & The Dark Knight Rises ( Photo Credit – Flickr; IMDb )
Jonathan Nolan has been busy promoting his new game-based sci-fi series, Fallout. The writer-director is well-known for his exciting collaboration with his brother and filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Among the several projects the Nolan brothers worked together as writers, one of them is The Dark Knight Rises. The superhero film stars Christian Bale and Tom Hardy.
After treating the audience with an amazing The Dark Knight movie in 2008, Christopher Nolan gave fans the third and final film ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in 2012. The villain, our favourite Batman, had to fight in the threequel was Bane. However, Jonathan Nolan revealed that he wasn’t sure about introducing Tom Hardy’s Bane in the third movie and wanted Riddler as a villain instead.
In an interview with Variety, the Fallout director revealed that he even had discussions about the same with his brother,...
Jonathan Nolan has been busy promoting his new game-based sci-fi series, Fallout. The writer-director is well-known for his exciting collaboration with his brother and filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Among the several projects the Nolan brothers worked together as writers, one of them is The Dark Knight Rises. The superhero film stars Christian Bale and Tom Hardy.
After treating the audience with an amazing The Dark Knight movie in 2008, Christopher Nolan gave fans the third and final film ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in 2012. The villain, our favourite Batman, had to fight in the threequel was Bane. However, Jonathan Nolan revealed that he wasn’t sure about introducing Tom Hardy’s Bane in the third movie and wanted Riddler as a villain instead.
In an interview with Variety, the Fallout director revealed that he even had discussions about the same with his brother,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
If Jonathan Nolan had got his way, The Dark Knight Rises would have featured the Riddler, not Tom Hardy’s Bane.
Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.
When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...
Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.
When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Jonathan Nolan revealed that he wasn’t initially completely sold on the idea of Bane being the villain in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises.
The writer-producer, who co-wrote 2008’s The Dark Knight and Rises with David S. Goyer and his brother and director Christopher Nolan, said on a recent episode on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was actually pushing for the Riddler to be the primary villain in the third film of the trilogy.
“We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage, but I [didn’t want it to be] back seat driving. Chris understood that what we had done and what Heath [Ledger] had done with [Joker] — you didn’t want to go anywhere near it.”
He continued, “I started to play with the idea of the Riddler and what could be done with that character. But it...
The writer-producer, who co-wrote 2008’s The Dark Knight and Rises with David S. Goyer and his brother and director Christopher Nolan, said on a recent episode on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was actually pushing for the Riddler to be the primary villain in the third film of the trilogy.
“We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage, but I [didn’t want it to be] back seat driving. Chris understood that what we had done and what Heath [Ledger] had done with [Joker] — you didn’t want to go anywhere near it.”
He continued, “I started to play with the idea of the Riddler and what could be done with that character. But it...
- 4/11/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert Eggers’ upcoming remake of F.W. Murnau’s silent classic Nosferatu is one of the more highly anticipated horror movies of the year, and the lucky folks at CinemaCon got a look at an exclusive first look at the chilling production.
The first look at Nosferatu was suitably terrifying with a heavy gothic tone. Classic-looking tall, dark castles, scurrying rats, blood gushing from necks, and full-on bleak horror. The footage included looks at Lily-Rose Depp (The Idol) and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) but sadly only featured quick glimpses of Count Orlock himself. Perhaps that’s for the best, but I can’t wait to see Bill Skarsgard (Boy Kills World) disappear into the character.
Nosferatu tells a “gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.” Lily-Rose Depp stars as the young woman...
The first look at Nosferatu was suitably terrifying with a heavy gothic tone. Classic-looking tall, dark castles, scurrying rats, blood gushing from necks, and full-on bleak horror. The footage included looks at Lily-Rose Depp (The Idol) and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) but sadly only featured quick glimpses of Count Orlock himself. Perhaps that’s for the best, but I can’t wait to see Bill Skarsgard (Boy Kills World) disappear into the character.
Nosferatu tells a “gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.” Lily-Rose Depp stars as the young woman...
- 4/11/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
CinemaCon attendees Wednesday got a first look at Focus Features’ second film with Robert Eggers, Nosferatu, a dark and gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her which causes untold horror in its wake.
Introducing the footage, Focus chairman Peter Kujawski said, “This ain’t your father’s Nosferatu” and promised it will give “new meaning to the term Christmas feast when we open on December 25.”
In the footage, we see the terror and hysteria rampant in the village as various townsfolk shriek, “He is coming” after the young woman calls to him seemingly in a nighttime trance. “My dreams grow darker,” she says, and asks Willem Dafoe’s Professor Von Franz, “Does evil come from within us, or from beyond?”
Related: CinemaCon 2024 Photos: Henry Cavill, Halle Berry, Michael Keaton, Kevin Costner, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth & More
Written and directed by Eggers,...
Introducing the footage, Focus chairman Peter Kujawski said, “This ain’t your father’s Nosferatu” and promised it will give “new meaning to the term Christmas feast when we open on December 25.”
In the footage, we see the terror and hysteria rampant in the village as various townsfolk shriek, “He is coming” after the young woman calls to him seemingly in a nighttime trance. “My dreams grow darker,” she says, and asks Willem Dafoe’s Professor Von Franz, “Does evil come from within us, or from beyond?”
Related: CinemaCon 2024 Photos: Henry Cavill, Halle Berry, Michael Keaton, Kevin Costner, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth & More
Written and directed by Eggers,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski teased exclusive first-looks on Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and Edward Berger’s Conclave at the studio’s CinemaCon presentation on Wednesday.
The audience at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace also saw trailers for Sam-Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black, and footage from Jeff Nichols’ crime drama The Bikeriders, which premiered in Telluride last year.
“At the core of what we do is the belief that bringing people together makes their lives better by sharing an experience,” Kujawski said by way of introduction.
Below are the titles featured in the session:
Back To Black...
The audience at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace also saw trailers for Sam-Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black, and footage from Jeff Nichols’ crime drama The Bikeriders, which premiered in Telluride last year.
“At the core of what we do is the belief that bringing people together makes their lives better by sharing an experience,” Kujawski said by way of introduction.
Below are the titles featured in the session:
Back To Black...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Jonathan Nolan appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to tout his latest television series, Prime Video’s “Fallout,” but the conversation touched on Nolan’s time co-writing “Batman” movies with his brother, Christopher Nolan. The siblings share screenwriting credit on 2008’s “The Dark Knight” and 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Jonathan admitted that he was pushing for the Riddler to be the primary villain of “Rises” and not Bane, which is what Christopher and David S. Goyer were planning. Goyer co-wrote “Batman Begins” and worked on the stories for the two sequels.
“We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage, but I [didn’t want it to be] back seat driving. Chris understood that what we had done and what Heath [Ledger] had done with [Joker] — you didn’t want to go anywhere near it.”
“I started to play with...
“We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage, but I [didn’t want it to be] back seat driving. Chris understood that what we had done and what Heath [Ledger] had done with [Joker] — you didn’t want to go anywhere near it.”
“I started to play with...
- 4/10/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Australian filmmaker George Miller is set to release his upcoming movie Furiosa for a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Thereafter, the movie is scheduled to hit the theatres on May 22, for global screening. Meanwhile, speaking at CinemaCon, Miller took us back on a journey about how he initially came up with the idea for the Mad Max franchise.
Mad Max filmmaker George Miller | image: Wikimedia Commons
Having graduated from medical school, filmmaker George Miller revealed how he combined his experience in the emergency room with his passion for action films to birth the idea for Mad Max. Discussing the tragic real-life incident that spawned the story of a hero in a dystopian future, Miller revealed how the original idea was conceived.
George Miller Delved Into the History of Mad Max
Set to release his post-apocalyptic action prequel flick Furiosa on May 22, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, the 79-year-old filmmaker George...
Mad Max filmmaker George Miller | image: Wikimedia Commons
Having graduated from medical school, filmmaker George Miller revealed how he combined his experience in the emergency room with his passion for action films to birth the idea for Mad Max. Discussing the tragic real-life incident that spawned the story of a hero in a dystopian future, Miller revealed how the original idea was conceived.
George Miller Delved Into the History of Mad Max
Set to release his post-apocalyptic action prequel flick Furiosa on May 22, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, the 79-year-old filmmaker George...
- 4/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
As far as iconic franchises go, George Miller’s Mad Max films are right up there among Hollywood’s favorite film series. Similar to his namesake George Lucas and his brainchild Star Wars, Miller created the dystopian action series back in 1979 with Mel Gibson, which was followed by three successful sequels in the 80s.
Australian filmmaker George Miller (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Now, the Lorenzo’s Oil director has roped in one of Hollywood’s big draws Anya Taylor-Joy along with Chris Hemsworth for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller spoke of the events leading upto Joy’s casting which also involved a key similarity between her and Theron.
How George Miller Was Convinced That Anya Taylor-Joy Was The Perfect Furiosa
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series...
Australian filmmaker George Miller (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Now, the Lorenzo’s Oil director has roped in one of Hollywood’s big draws Anya Taylor-Joy along with Chris Hemsworth for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller spoke of the events leading upto Joy’s casting which also involved a key similarity between her and Theron.
How George Miller Was Convinced That Anya Taylor-Joy Was The Perfect Furiosa
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series...
- 4/9/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
This may be a controversial take, but Christopher Nolan's 2012 film "The Dark Knight Rises" is the best of the three Batman films Nolan directed, and is handily one of the best superhero films ever made. Produced in the wake of the 2011 Occupy Wall Street protests, "The Dark Knight Rises" addressed the issue of Batman's wealth, pointing out explicitly that being a Batman isn't the best use of one's money. Bruce Wayne is a billionaire, and yet Gotham City still languishes. Bane (Tom Hardy) may be a terrorist who takes the entire city hostage, but he also noted that superhero billionaires are at the heart of economic injustice. Superheroes are not the solution.
"The Dark Knight Rises" also finally allows Batman to retire. One can only be infected by angst-based impulses toward vigilantism for so long before his knees begin to give out. "Rises" questioned the efficiency and health of a Batman,...
"The Dark Knight Rises" also finally allows Batman to retire. One can only be infected by angst-based impulses toward vigilantism for so long before his knees begin to give out. "Rises" questioned the efficiency and health of a Batman,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Raid director Gareth Evans’ latest film, Havoc, finished shooting in 2021 – three years on, it’ll stream on Netflix in late 2024, a report says.
An ominous silence has hung over Havoc, the latest film from The Raid director Gareth Evans, which led to some speculation that Netflix might have quietly scrapped it. Filming on the thriller wrapped in 2021, and little has been heard from the production since – Havoc was also conspicuously missing from Netflix’s roster of films scheduled for release in 2024, which emerged in February.
Netflix has form when it comes to abandoning films in post-production – see the sorry tale of The Mothership, the Halle Berry sci-fi adventure we’ll never see – hence why there have been some concerns over Havoc's ongoing safety.
A new report, however, suggests that Havoc is still alive and well, with its debut on Netflix set for later this year. According to World of Reel's source,...
An ominous silence has hung over Havoc, the latest film from The Raid director Gareth Evans, which led to some speculation that Netflix might have quietly scrapped it. Filming on the thriller wrapped in 2021, and little has been heard from the production since – Havoc was also conspicuously missing from Netflix’s roster of films scheduled for release in 2024, which emerged in February.
Netflix has form when it comes to abandoning films in post-production – see the sorry tale of The Mothership, the Halle Berry sci-fi adventure we’ll never see – hence why there have been some concerns over Havoc's ongoing safety.
A new report, however, suggests that Havoc is still alive and well, with its debut on Netflix set for later this year. According to World of Reel's source,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Back in 2010, it was reported that director George Miller would be shooting two new entries in his Mad Max franchise back-to-back: the sequel Mad Max: Fury Road and a follow-up called Furiosa. But things didn’t work out that way, and making Mad Max: Fury Road on its own proved to quite a struggle – a five month shoot in the deserts of Namibia, with two lead actors (Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as Furiosa) who couldn’t stand each other. Miller didn’t let the grueling process put him off making more Mad Max movies, though. Immediately after the release of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, Miller announced that he had already written a screenplay and a novella of further stories… and Max himself would return in a film called Mad Max: The Wasteland. But eight years have passed, and while Furiosa is ready to go (with...
- 4/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In the world of media speculation and celebrity gossip, it’s not uncommon to hear stories going around about famous faces participating in acts of rebellion or protest. Remember how rumors spread that Irish actor Cillian Murphy had joined in a silent protest against the British monarchy during a meeting with Prince Harry?
Well, a number of media outlets subsequently found out that the viral clip had been doctored, and that the conversation in question did not occur during the actor’s time with the Duke of Sussex.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Netflix’s Harry and Meghan
That reminds us of Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara, who appeared with his hands in his pockets when he met Queen Elizabeth II in 2009. However, he later cleared the air and refuted the story, stating that he has no “strong feelings” about the monarchy but would like to believe that “my parents” raised him well.
Well, a number of media outlets subsequently found out that the viral clip had been doctored, and that the conversation in question did not occur during the actor’s time with the Duke of Sussex.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Netflix’s Harry and Meghan
That reminds us of Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara, who appeared with his hands in his pockets when he met Queen Elizabeth II in 2009. However, he later cleared the air and refuted the story, stating that he has no “strong feelings” about the monarchy but would like to believe that “my parents” raised him well.
- 4/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
One would be forgiven for not having thought about "Madame Web" for several weeks, but as the movie's theatrical run has wound down, it has come to our attention that its running total is in a pretty darkly hilarious place. Sony's latest Marvel Comics adaptation is currently just a few dollars (relatively speaking) shy of breaking $100 million worldwide. And given that it doesn't seem to be playing in any theaters right now, it will probably be stuck just shy of that milestone in the history books.
Director S.J. Clarkson's "Madame Web" has sold $99,312,851 worth of tickets worldwide. That includes $43.8 million domestically. Relative to what superhero movies have been making in theaters over the past 20 years, less than $700,000 is right next to nothing. Unfortunately, a combination of factors led to this film's demise. Critics were generally pretty unkind to it. (You can read /Film's "Madame Web" review right here.
Director S.J. Clarkson's "Madame Web" has sold $99,312,851 worth of tickets worldwide. That includes $43.8 million domestically. Relative to what superhero movies have been making in theaters over the past 20 years, less than $700,000 is right next to nothing. Unfortunately, a combination of factors led to this film's demise. Critics were generally pretty unkind to it. (You can read /Film's "Madame Web" review right here.
- 4/2/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Andrew Garfield’s portrayal of Spider-Man has become one of the most iconic versions of the character. Embodying the very essence of the character, including his charm, his wittiness, and his ability to joke in the more inappropriate of times, the love that the actor gets for this character is well deserved.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Although these opinions are held by the majority, when the film was originally coming out, a lot of people had a lot of things to say. This is not surprising as the films had to follow up the ridiculously high standards set by Tobey Maguire’s films. Such a strong love for the Sam Raimi films made many publicly voice their opinions on the casting of the web-slinger.
Suggested“They all ignored me”: Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland Refused to Listen to Amy Pascal Who Reportedly Threw a Sandwich at Kevin Feige for...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Although these opinions are held by the majority, when the film was originally coming out, a lot of people had a lot of things to say. This is not surprising as the films had to follow up the ridiculously high standards set by Tobey Maguire’s films. Such a strong love for the Sam Raimi films made many publicly voice their opinions on the casting of the web-slinger.
Suggested“They all ignored me”: Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland Refused to Listen to Amy Pascal Who Reportedly Threw a Sandwich at Kevin Feige for...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Spider-Man: The Animated Series aired from 1994 to 1998 for five seasons and sixty-five episodes. Written by John Semper based on Marvel comics, the animated series saw various storylines spanned over multiple episodes. One of the most iconic storylines in the comic saw the ever controversial, Morbius, as an antagonist to the web-slinging hero.
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
The “pseudo-vampire,” instead of biting necks and sucking blood, was given hand suckers. To maintain the network’s standards & practices, the show could bot show Morbius biting on necks or use the word blood. So he was shown to have 5 suckers in his hands, which he used to drain plasma. This was one of the most controversial plot points about the character.
Morbius’ Hand Suckers Were Inspired From a Star Trek Monster
Have you ever thought Marvel could take inspiration for Morbius from Star Trek of all things? In the first episode of season 1 of Star Trek,...
Spider-Man (1994) | Marvel Entertainment
The “pseudo-vampire,” instead of biting necks and sucking blood, was given hand suckers. To maintain the network’s standards & practices, the show could bot show Morbius biting on necks or use the word blood. So he was shown to have 5 suckers in his hands, which he used to drain plasma. This was one of the most controversial plot points about the character.
Morbius’ Hand Suckers Were Inspired From a Star Trek Monster
Have you ever thought Marvel could take inspiration for Morbius from Star Trek of all things? In the first episode of season 1 of Star Trek,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The third installment of the Tom Hardy Starer Venom also titled Venom 3: The Last Dance series is all set to make a buzz on the internet thanks to the release date drop being shifted from November 8 to October 25, 2024.
The interesting thing to make headlines is that Venom is becoming a father figure to Peter Parker after trying to kill him. What we mean to say is that, despite Madame Web becoming an enormous failure, the future of this universe is highly dependent on how Venom 3 turns out.
Like any other Sony movie released since the inception of this cinematic universe, Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance is rumored to star Peter Parker/Spider-Man in some interesting way.
All About Venom 3: The Last Dance.
Venom is rumored to take Peter Parker under his wing in a threequel. Peter Parker has had several father figures, including Ben Parker, Tony Stark,...
The interesting thing to make headlines is that Venom is becoming a father figure to Peter Parker after trying to kill him. What we mean to say is that, despite Madame Web becoming an enormous failure, the future of this universe is highly dependent on how Venom 3 turns out.
Like any other Sony movie released since the inception of this cinematic universe, Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance is rumored to star Peter Parker/Spider-Man in some interesting way.
All About Venom 3: The Last Dance.
Venom is rumored to take Peter Parker under his wing in a threequel. Peter Parker has had several father figures, including Ben Parker, Tony Stark,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Sumitra Ray
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Before Spider-Man: No Way Home gathered decades of web-slinging adventures, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had to persuade Spider-Man: No Way Home producer Amy Pascal to allow him to make films for her.
In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.
Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.
It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.
In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.
Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.
It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.
- 3/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Actor Patrick Stewart met the love of his life Sunny Ozell in a chance encounter, which led to a long-lasting marriage. But because of the age difference, there were a few things about marrying a much younger woman Stewart had to get used to.
Patrick Stewart is older than his own father-in-law Sunny Ozell and Patrick Stewart | Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Age hasn’t been a factor in Stewart’s relationship with Ozell. Stewart and Ozell first locked eyes on each other in 2008. Ozell was working as a waitress at the time, and Stewart struck up a conversation with her over dinner. The two quickly bonded over their mutual interest in theater. After they set up a dinner date, they dated for a couple of years before getting married in 2013.
Stewart was also pleasantly surprised to find that Ozell was wise beyond her years.
“I’ve never met anyone like her before,...
Patrick Stewart is older than his own father-in-law Sunny Ozell and Patrick Stewart | Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Age hasn’t been a factor in Stewart’s relationship with Ozell. Stewart and Ozell first locked eyes on each other in 2008. Ozell was working as a waitress at the time, and Stewart struck up a conversation with her over dinner. The two quickly bonded over their mutual interest in theater. After they set up a dinner date, they dated for a couple of years before getting married in 2013.
Stewart was also pleasantly surprised to find that Ozell was wise beyond her years.
“I’ve never met anyone like her before,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There's no one way to play Batman. With "Batman Returns," star Michael Keaton cut more than half his lines, making for a broody, mysterious Dark Knight that fit perfectly among the more outlandish freaks that populated Tim Burton and production designer Bo Welch's nightmare fairytale landscape. For his Dark Knight trilogy, however, Christopher Nolan wasn't afraid to let Christian Bale's Batman bellow multiple lines using his now-famous guttural growl.
Both approaches worked, but there's no doubt Nolan's trilogy presented a much more quotable Dark Knight. Several of Bale's most striking Batman lines have now been solidified in pop culture history, with perhaps his infamously overwrought "Swear to me!" from "Batman Begins" being the most salient example. But Bale's Batman wasn't the only part of Nolan's trilogy that proved infinitely quotable. The director's scripts were a treasure trove of meme-able lines, many of which found their way into mass culture almost immediately.
Both approaches worked, but there's no doubt Nolan's trilogy presented a much more quotable Dark Knight. Several of Bale's most striking Batman lines have now been solidified in pop culture history, with perhaps his infamously overwrought "Swear to me!" from "Batman Begins" being the most salient example. But Bale's Batman wasn't the only part of Nolan's trilogy that proved infinitely quotable. The director's scripts were a treasure trove of meme-able lines, many of which found their way into mass culture almost immediately.
- 3/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Alongside Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s appearances as the iterations of Spider-Man in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, even Tom Hardy’s Venom got an MCU cameo in Jon Watts’ blockbuster. Thereafter, speculations of a fight between Garfield’s Spider-Man and Hardy’s Venom sparked online, which was believed to be the storyline for a potential The Amazing Spider-Man 3.
Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home
However, while Andrew Garfield was haunted by questions about the possibility of Spider-Man vs Venom, months leading to Spider-Man: No Way Home’s release, no updates or confirmations were offered. But recently, after months of radio silence over the Spider-Man vs Venom project, Garfield and Tom Hardy appear to join forces for an exciting project, to fans’ dismay.
Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man vs Tom Hardy’s Venom
After taking on the role of Marvel’s Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise,...
Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home
However, while Andrew Garfield was haunted by questions about the possibility of Spider-Man vs Venom, months leading to Spider-Man: No Way Home’s release, no updates or confirmations were offered. But recently, after months of radio silence over the Spider-Man vs Venom project, Garfield and Tom Hardy appear to join forces for an exciting project, to fans’ dismay.
Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man vs Tom Hardy’s Venom
After taking on the role of Marvel’s Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Alan Ritchson had his breakout as a celebrity albeit a little later than some of the rising stars in Hollywood. For instance, Timotheé Chalamet and Jacob Elordi caught the public’s attention before they were 25. While it has not been the same for Ritchson, he is surely living the dream now at 41.
Ritchson’s acting debut was with the role of Aquaman/Arthur Curry on the CW superhero series Smallville. He played numerous other roles in all the years leading up to his breakout role as the titular lead Jack Reacher in Amazon Studios’ series Reacher.
Alan Ritchson in Reacher
The actor had to make major changes to his appearance to play Jack. This involved changes in his eating habits. He once revealed his go-to protein shake and the ingredients would impress Hollywood health buffs like Dwayne Johnson and Henry Cavill.
Alan Ritchson Gained Stardom with Reacher
Although American Idol...
Ritchson’s acting debut was with the role of Aquaman/Arthur Curry on the CW superhero series Smallville. He played numerous other roles in all the years leading up to his breakout role as the titular lead Jack Reacher in Amazon Studios’ series Reacher.
Alan Ritchson in Reacher
The actor had to make major changes to his appearance to play Jack. This involved changes in his eating habits. He once revealed his go-to protein shake and the ingredients would impress Hollywood health buffs like Dwayne Johnson and Henry Cavill.
Alan Ritchson Gained Stardom with Reacher
Although American Idol...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Venom: The Last Dance, aka Venom 3, is currently filming with nine major actors confirmed and rumored to appear so far.
Tom Hardy is returning to Sony's Spider-Man Universe to lead the way in Venom: The Last Dance, rumored to be the last entry in the symbiote franchise.
Following the success of Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the writer behind the first two flicks, Kelly Marcel, will take over directing duties.
Read full article on The Direct.
Tom Hardy is returning to Sony's Spider-Man Universe to lead the way in Venom: The Last Dance, rumored to be the last entry in the symbiote franchise.
Following the success of Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the writer behind the first two flicks, Kelly Marcel, will take over directing duties.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/28/2024
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
Looking at all the Batman movies that have been made so far, people might have noticed that a lot of the villains are repeated in the cinematic universe. From Christopher Nolan’s hot-take on The Joker to Matt Reeves with The Riddler, these villains are very well-known characters around the world.
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Any Andrew Garfield performance is to be cherished – the British actor never fails to deliver, bringing emotion and commitment every single time. And his next role will be a different kind of expression than we’re used to from the star. He’s leading the impeccable voice cast of Audible’s new audio drama production of George Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984, playing the role of Winston Smith as he navigates the repressive society governed by Big Brother. Empire has an exclusive early peek at the audio drama, with a clip that sees Winston being confronted by the terror that awaits those going into Room 101. Give it a listen here:
Beyond Garfield’s Winston, you also heard Romesh Ranganathan as Parsons, with Cynthia Erivo as Winston’s romantic counterpart Julia. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the cast here – also in the production you’ll find Tom Hardy...
Beyond Garfield’s Winston, you also heard Romesh Ranganathan as Parsons, with Cynthia Erivo as Winston’s romantic counterpart Julia. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the cast here – also in the production you’ll find Tom Hardy...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
“Civil War,” the A24 action-thriller about a violently divided United States, isn’t offering up much in the way of escapism. Though it takes place in the dystopian future, it not-so-subtly feeds into the blue-state/red-state rift that’s sure to widen as the race for the White House heats up.
That strategy is prominent in the movie’s patriotic-tinged marketing materials, which include a blood-soaked trailer featuring a missile that blows up the Lincoln Memorial, a poster of soldiers sandbagging the Statue of Liberty’s flame and references to successionist forces of California and Texas.
Yet elsewhere in Hollywood, movie studios are trying desperately to steer clear of promotional efforts that seem even remotely political — lest they find themselves unwittingly embroiled in a cultural firestorm. It’s a fair concern. Long before the country started preparing for one of the most polarizing presidential elections in its history, several movies...
That strategy is prominent in the movie’s patriotic-tinged marketing materials, which include a blood-soaked trailer featuring a missile that blows up the Lincoln Memorial, a poster of soldiers sandbagging the Statue of Liberty’s flame and references to successionist forces of California and Texas.
Yet elsewhere in Hollywood, movie studios are trying desperately to steer clear of promotional efforts that seem even remotely political — lest they find themselves unwittingly embroiled in a cultural firestorm. It’s a fair concern. Long before the country started preparing for one of the most polarizing presidential elections in its history, several movies...
- 3/28/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Austin Butler may not be confirmed to be co-starring in Michael Mann’s Heat 2, but the Masters of the Air actor has now been reported to be set to be the lead in Caught Stealing. Since 2022’s Elvis, Austin Butler’s star has really taken off. The former Disney and Nickelodeon child actor is capitalizing on his breakout film with roles in the recently released Dune: Part Two, where he plays the ruthless Feyd-Rautha. However, Butler hasn’t turned his back on smaller films, as he is set to co-star alongside Tom Hardy in Jeff Nichols’ period drama, The Bikeriders.
Now The Hollywood Reporter is saying Butler will be working with Darren Aronofsky for Sony’s crime drama that “follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s NYC.” Caught Stealing will be penned by Charlie Huston,...
Now The Hollywood Reporter is saying Butler will be working with Darren Aronofsky for Sony’s crime drama that “follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s NYC.” Caught Stealing will be penned by Charlie Huston,...
- 3/27/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Mother’s Day weekend 2019 marked a turning point in the young life of Madhuri Shekar.
It all started two years before with a phone call from a woman named Kate Navin, then head of theater for Audible. Navin said she’d recently been armed with money to develop original works from emerging play- wrights, and she was calling to offer Shekar, just a year out of Juilliard, the chance to write. The only catch: Shekar’s play would have to be crafted as an audio-only production.
Shekar’s answer to this challenge was “Evil Eye,” a 100-minute potboiler that revolves around daily telephone conversations between a mother in India and a daughter in Los Angeles. The finished play was released on Audible in May 2019. For Shekar, the impact on her career was immediate. Within weeks, she was negotiating a deal with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Blumhouse for the movie version...
It all started two years before with a phone call from a woman named Kate Navin, then head of theater for Audible. Navin said she’d recently been armed with money to develop original works from emerging play- wrights, and she was calling to offer Shekar, just a year out of Juilliard, the chance to write. The only catch: Shekar’s play would have to be crafted as an audio-only production.
Shekar’s answer to this challenge was “Evil Eye,” a 100-minute potboiler that revolves around daily telephone conversations between a mother in India and a daughter in Los Angeles. The finished play was released on Audible in May 2019. For Shekar, the impact on her career was immediate. Within weeks, she was negotiating a deal with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Blumhouse for the movie version...
- 3/27/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Clearly, Hollywood is divided when it comes to the heart-wrenching events taking place in Israel and Palestine. While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, celebrities’ stance on the tragedy is affecting both their fanbases and their work. Still, they continue to speak up about the atrocities and Jewish filmmaker Steven Spielberg has finally come out to directly address the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Fans have been wondering for a long time why Steven Spielberg, who is so vocal about his Jewish roots, has been silent about Gaza and Israel. And now, the filmmaker has finally broken his silence and has publicly expressed where he stands on the whole situation.
Steven Spielberg Addresses Israel-Gaza Conflict A still from Schindler’s List
Director and founder of the USC Shoah Foundation, Steven Spielberg, talked about the Israel-Gaza conflict in the speech he gave during the foundation’s...
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Fans have been wondering for a long time why Steven Spielberg, who is so vocal about his Jewish roots, has been silent about Gaza and Israel. And now, the filmmaker has finally broken his silence and has publicly expressed where he stands on the whole situation.
Steven Spielberg Addresses Israel-Gaza Conflict A still from Schindler’s List
Director and founder of the USC Shoah Foundation, Steven Spielberg, talked about the Israel-Gaza conflict in the speech he gave during the foundation’s...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Kurt Angle and Jon Bernthal have enjoyed significant success in their respective fields, with the former Olympian hero being regarded as one of the greatest performers to grace the squared circle. But while the duo’s professions may not have any correlations with each other, the personal relationship between the two has had fans dumbstruck.
Interestingly, the Punisher Star is nephew-in-law to the former WWE Champion and Hall of Famer, and their relationship goes way back to the 2010s.
Fans Are Left Astonished Upon Finding Jon Bernthal’s Relationship With Kurt Angle
Jon Bernthal in The Punisher | Netflix
A month before AMC’s The Walking Dead premiered, which would skyrocket the Marvel Star’s career to prominence, Jon Bernthal exchanged vows with his decade-long partner Erin Angle. Surprisingly Angle, whom he came across during the 2000s, is the niece of the former WWE Superstar Kurt Angle, which makes Bernthal his nephew-in-law.
Interestingly, the Punisher Star is nephew-in-law to the former WWE Champion and Hall of Famer, and their relationship goes way back to the 2010s.
Fans Are Left Astonished Upon Finding Jon Bernthal’s Relationship With Kurt Angle
Jon Bernthal in The Punisher | Netflix
A month before AMC’s The Walking Dead premiered, which would skyrocket the Marvel Star’s career to prominence, Jon Bernthal exchanged vows with his decade-long partner Erin Angle. Surprisingly Angle, whom he came across during the 2000s, is the niece of the former WWE Superstar Kurt Angle, which makes Bernthal his nephew-in-law.
- 3/26/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg is undoubtedly one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. The filmmaker has captivated audiences for over five decades with his entertaining and deeply impactful stories along with introducing hit franchises like Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. However, despite his illustrious career, there’s one coveted project he has been unable to tackle, a James Bond film.
Steven Spielberg | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Multiple iterations of the character have been brought to the screen by several filmmakers and actors throughout the years. Although Spielberg expressed interest in making a film with a beloved character, his offers were met with rejection from the franchise’s producers.
Steven Spielberg Faced Rejections From the James Bond Producer
Steven Spielberg has shared that he is a “huge [James] Bond fan.” And during a conversation on Michael Ball’s BBC Radio 2, the filmmaker revealed that he even approached the franchise’s producer to direct a James Bond film.
Steven Spielberg | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Multiple iterations of the character have been brought to the screen by several filmmakers and actors throughout the years. Although Spielberg expressed interest in making a film with a beloved character, his offers were met with rejection from the franchise’s producers.
Steven Spielberg Faced Rejections From the James Bond Producer
Steven Spielberg has shared that he is a “huge [James] Bond fan.” And during a conversation on Michael Ball’s BBC Radio 2, the filmmaker revealed that he even approached the franchise’s producer to direct a James Bond film.
- 3/26/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Actor Tom Holland was last seen as Spider-Man in the 2021 blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film was known for the reprisal of both Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man, teaming up with Holland’s iteration to battle the character’s infamous villains. The film was a major commercial success, earning $1.9 billion at the box office.
While the film had its moments of celebration and fanfare, it ended on a somber note as Peter Parker makes Doctor Strange make the world forget about him to save it. The film ends with the teen superhero starting a new life in New York and continuing his role as Spider-Man. A new report stated that the character would continue on this path, and that makes him vulnerable to be attacked by the Venom symbiote.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 Will Explore Peter Parker Losing More Of Himself A still from Spider-Man: No Way Home...
While the film had its moments of celebration and fanfare, it ended on a somber note as Peter Parker makes Doctor Strange make the world forget about him to save it. The film ends with the teen superhero starting a new life in New York and continuing his role as Spider-Man. A new report stated that the character would continue on this path, and that makes him vulnerable to be attacked by the Venom symbiote.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 Will Explore Peter Parker Losing More Of Himself A still from Spider-Man: No Way Home...
- 3/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Villains or supervillains are the other half of a hero or a superhero. Completing the other for dominion of the city/country, moral obligations, or simply having fun, there have been fewer iconic villains compared to iconic heroes. Well, in these recent times, the villains have been getting their fair share of spotlights and truly, they are more fun than the heroes.
From the twisted minds of a psychopath to calls for a change in the world, these villains have often worked under the cover of darkness. Then there are some villains who do not seem to care about the time of a crime. And these villains are the true ones that people seem to be afraid of.
Batman & Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
With villains like DC’s Joker and Marvel’s Thanos making a name for themselves in the movie world, there are a lot more villains...
From the twisted minds of a psychopath to calls for a change in the world, these villains have often worked under the cover of darkness. Then there are some villains who do not seem to care about the time of a crime. And these villains are the true ones that people seem to be afraid of.
Batman & Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
With villains like DC’s Joker and Marvel’s Thanos making a name for themselves in the movie world, there are a lot more villains...
- 3/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
It has been reported by E News! that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has not been offered the role of James Bond. Consequently, it appears that he is not in the frontrunner position, and the search for 007 continues. So, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson now have to continue searching for the right actor.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
There are plenty of actors vying for the coveted role, but finding the perfect fit for 007 won’t be easy. James Bond is more than just a character — he’s a cultural icon.
Over the years, various actors have put their own spin on the role, but they all need to capture the essence of Bond as established in decades of books and films.
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Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
There are plenty of actors vying for the coveted role, but finding the perfect fit for 007 won’t be easy. James Bond is more than just a character — he’s a cultural icon.
Over the years, various actors have put their own spin on the role, but they all need to capture the essence of Bond as established in decades of books and films.
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- 3/25/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Seth Rogen has carved out a very unique niche for himself. As a producer, Rogen has been at the helm of some very successful adaptations of superhero comics like Invincible, The Boys, Tmnt, and Gen V. However, the actor-producer has been public about his reluctance towards working with superhero giants like Marvel and DC, but it looks like that might change with the latest project that he has put in development.
Venom, as he appears in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
It has been reported that Seth Rogen is developing yet another Spider-Man universe, this time focused on Venom, in the form of an R-rated animated film, which will be distinct from Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man, Tom Hardy’s Sony Venom series of films and Sony’s animated Spider-Verse films. Given Rogen’s track record with R-rated comic book properties, it seems the project is in good hands, which...
Venom, as he appears in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
It has been reported that Seth Rogen is developing yet another Spider-Man universe, this time focused on Venom, in the form of an R-rated animated film, which will be distinct from Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man, Tom Hardy’s Sony Venom series of films and Sony’s animated Spider-Verse films. Given Rogen’s track record with R-rated comic book properties, it seems the project is in good hands, which...
- 3/24/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
A fan-made concept trailer about a possible sequel to Mad Max: Fury Road has got people hyped. Fans are all excited and trying to guess what could happen next in the Mad Max world.
The trailer—which is not affiliated with Warner Bros. or any official production—is getting fans pumped with its wild story idea. The trailer itself imagines Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky teaming up with Mel Gibson’s original Mad Max in a post-apocalyptic showdown.
Charlize Theron with Tom Hardy in a still from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Adding to the hype, Chris Hemsworth is also part of the trailer. Although, there isn’t actually a confirmed movie called Mad Max: The Wasteland yet, the trailer already gives a glimpse of how the upcoming film with Hardy, Gibson, Hemsworth would look like, if it ever happens.
Fan-Made Trailer Teases Mad Max 2: The Wasteland Sequel
A still...
The trailer—which is not affiliated with Warner Bros. or any official production—is getting fans pumped with its wild story idea. The trailer itself imagines Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky teaming up with Mel Gibson’s original Mad Max in a post-apocalyptic showdown.
Charlize Theron with Tom Hardy in a still from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Adding to the hype, Chris Hemsworth is also part of the trailer. Although, there isn’t actually a confirmed movie called Mad Max: The Wasteland yet, the trailer already gives a glimpse of how the upcoming film with Hardy, Gibson, Hemsworth would look like, if it ever happens.
Fan-Made Trailer Teases Mad Max 2: The Wasteland Sequel
A still...
- 3/23/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
The James Bond franchise, which started with Sean Connery in 1962 with Dr. No, has come a long way. We have had 6 iterations of the character till now, with Daniel Craig being the latest actor to don the mantle of Agent 007. Considered one of the better iterations of the character, Craig gained a lot of praise for playing the MI6 agent. But after 15 years and 5 films, he decided it was time to say goodbye to the franchise.
Daniel Craig in No Time To Die
2021’s No Time To Die saw the last of Daniel Craig as Agent 007, and in what is considered a drastic move away from the norm, the latest movie in the franchise saw Bond dying at the end, which has never happened before. Since then, fans of the franchise have been waiting with bated breath, speculating who will take on the role next.
“I was crying. It’s...
Daniel Craig in No Time To Die
2021’s No Time To Die saw the last of Daniel Craig as Agent 007, and in what is considered a drastic move away from the norm, the latest movie in the franchise saw Bond dying at the end, which has never happened before. Since then, fans of the franchise have been waiting with bated breath, speculating who will take on the role next.
“I was crying. It’s...
- 3/22/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
“There will always be war,” intones an authoritative voice at the end of the second trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. “But to get home, Furiosa fought the world.”
A narrator isn’t exactly something new to the world of Mad Max, as the 1981 sequel Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior opens and closes with voiceover, as does 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. But in those cases, the narration served a basic expositional purpose, providing basic information for those who have not seen the previous films — something particularly important for The Road Warrior, as few Americans had the opportunity to watch 1979’s Mad Max.
But as Anya Taylor-Joy steps in for Charlize Theron in Furiosa, the narrator serves a different, more important in-universe purpose.
In a recent interview with EW, Furiosa director George Miller shed some light on this voice from the shadows. “That’s a narrator called the History Man,...
A narrator isn’t exactly something new to the world of Mad Max, as the 1981 sequel Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior opens and closes with voiceover, as does 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. But in those cases, the narration served a basic expositional purpose, providing basic information for those who have not seen the previous films — something particularly important for The Road Warrior, as few Americans had the opportunity to watch 1979’s Mad Max.
But as Anya Taylor-Joy steps in for Charlize Theron in Furiosa, the narrator serves a different, more important in-universe purpose.
In a recent interview with EW, Furiosa director George Miller shed some light on this voice from the shadows. “That’s a narrator called the History Man,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
¿Será Aaron Taylor-Johnson el próximo agente 007? ¡Los rumores son cada vez más fuertes!
Según informes de The Sun, el actor británico Aaron Taylor-Johnson habría recibido una oferta para interpretar al icónico agente secreto, y todo apunta a que podría aceptar el papel. El periódico también afirma que ya se está escribiendo el guion y se espera que el rodaje comience a finales de este año.
Si el rumor es cierto y Taylor-Johnson acepta el papel, sucederá a Daniel Craig, que interpretó a Bond en cinco películas a lo largo de 15 años.
La semana pasada, Taylor-Johnson hizo muy poco por alejarse de las especulaciones sobre Bond: «Me parece encantador y maravilloso que la gente me vea en el papel. Me lo tomo como un gran cumplido».
Algunos informes anteriores ya habían sugerido que Taylor-Johnson habría realizado una prueba de cámara secreta con la productora de Bond Barbara Broccoli en los estudios Pinewood en noviembre de 2022. Supuestamente,...
Según informes de The Sun, el actor británico Aaron Taylor-Johnson habría recibido una oferta para interpretar al icónico agente secreto, y todo apunta a que podría aceptar el papel. El periódico también afirma que ya se está escribiendo el guion y se espera que el rodaje comience a finales de este año.
Si el rumor es cierto y Taylor-Johnson acepta el papel, sucederá a Daniel Craig, que interpretó a Bond en cinco películas a lo largo de 15 años.
La semana pasada, Taylor-Johnson hizo muy poco por alejarse de las especulaciones sobre Bond: «Me parece encantador y maravilloso que la gente me vea en el papel. Me lo tomo como un gran cumplido».
Algunos informes anteriores ya habían sugerido que Taylor-Johnson habría realizado una prueba de cámara secreta con la productora de Bond Barbara Broccoli en los estudios Pinewood en noviembre de 2022. Supuestamente,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
While Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web brought a new low to the Sony Spider-Man Universe, fans still have the Aaron Taylor-Johnson starrer Kraven The Hunter as well as Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance to see if the Ssu is worth anything. Fans were not ready for a film to be worse than the meme-worthy Morbius, but Madame Web played to win in that competition.
However, Taylor-Johnson has assured fans that Kraven The Hunter is good and worth exploring in the cinemas. The Bullet Train star mentioned how the film was different from the usual franchise fare that audiences were used to and that he would not have chosen to work on it if the film did not have any potential.
The Sony Spider-Man Universe Is In Trouble After Madame Web A still from Madame Web
While Sony waits to collaborate with the MCU on the next Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland,...
However, Taylor-Johnson has assured fans that Kraven The Hunter is good and worth exploring in the cinemas. The Bullet Train star mentioned how the film was different from the usual franchise fare that audiences were used to and that he would not have chosen to work on it if the film did not have any potential.
The Sony Spider-Man Universe Is In Trouble After Madame Web A still from Madame Web
While Sony waits to collaborate with the MCU on the next Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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