Ryan Gosling is continuing a stellar 2024 with the launch of a new production banner.
Gosling will run General Admission with longtime film executive Jesse Henderson, with the duo signing a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon will have a first look at General Admission narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that are intended for for both theatrical and streaming.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have partners like Jessie Henderson and Courtenay Valenti in this endeavor,” said Gosling in a statement. “The gift of partnering with Jessie Henderson in General Admission is one that cannot be understated. I’m a huge fan of Jessie’s and the films she’s produced and developed. Her unique experience, intuition, work ethic, relationships, as well as the impressive road she’s paved for herself in both comedy and drama have led to a unique ability...
Gosling will run General Admission with longtime film executive Jesse Henderson, with the duo signing a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon will have a first look at General Admission narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that are intended for for both theatrical and streaming.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have partners like Jessie Henderson and Courtenay Valenti in this endeavor,” said Gosling in a statement. “The gift of partnering with Jessie Henderson in General Admission is one that cannot be understated. I’m a huge fan of Jessie’s and the films she’s produced and developed. Her unique experience, intuition, work ethic, relationships, as well as the impressive road she’s paved for herself in both comedy and drama have led to a unique ability...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Big news here. Hot off his Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for Barbie, Ryan Gosling is launching a new production company General Admission with former Apple Original Films executive Jessie Henderson. In launching the new venture, the duo have inked a three-year first-look film deal at Amazon MGM Studios.
General Admission’s objective will be to collaborate with world class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres – fun, transportive entertainment for everyone. Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features–some of which Gosling will star in–that General Admission intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
“We are so thrilled that Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson will make Amazon MGM Studios the home of their new company, General Admission,” said Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming, and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios. “ As the name of their company conveys,...
General Admission’s objective will be to collaborate with world class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres – fun, transportive entertainment for everyone. Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features–some of which Gosling will star in–that General Admission intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
“We are so thrilled that Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson will make Amazon MGM Studios the home of their new company, General Admission,” said Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming, and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios. “ As the name of their company conveys,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Gosling and producer Jessie Henderson have launched General Admission with a three-year, first-look film deal at Amazon MGM Studios.
The co-founders said the production company will collaborate with “world-class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres – fun, transportive entertainment for everyone”.
Under the pact with Amazon MGM Studios General Admission will produce features for theatrical and streaming, some of which Gosling will star in.
Gosling earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination this year for Barbie in addition to two prior lead actor nods for La La Land and Half Nelson.
Among his feature credits are Drive,...
The co-founders said the production company will collaborate with “world-class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres – fun, transportive entertainment for everyone”.
Under the pact with Amazon MGM Studios General Admission will produce features for theatrical and streaming, some of which Gosling will star in.
Gosling earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination this year for Barbie in addition to two prior lead actor nods for La La Land and Half Nelson.
Among his feature credits are Drive,...
- 3/27/2024
- ScreenDaily
Oscar nominees Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are the Barbenheimer comedy duo we didn’t know we’ve been waiting for in The Fall Guy. Trailer number two shows off more of the chemistry between Gosling and Blunt while also delivering more action, more humor, and enough shirtless Gosling scenes to keep audiences satiated until the film’s theatrical release on May 3, 2024.
Joining Gosling and Blunt in the action comedy are Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train), Winston Duke (Black Panther franchise), and Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Drew Pearce (Hobbs & Shaw) wrote the screenplay, stuntman David Leitch directed, with Leitch, Gosling, Kelly McCormick, and Guymon Casady produced. Executive producers include Pearce, Geoff Shaevitz, and the creator of the original Fall Guy television series, Glen A. Larson.
Ryan Gosling is Colt Seavers and Emily Blunt is Judy Moreno in ‘The Fall Guy’ (Photo...
Joining Gosling and Blunt in the action comedy are Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train), Winston Duke (Black Panther franchise), and Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Drew Pearce (Hobbs & Shaw) wrote the screenplay, stuntman David Leitch directed, with Leitch, Gosling, Kelly McCormick, and Guymon Casady produced. Executive producers include Pearce, Geoff Shaevitz, and the creator of the original Fall Guy television series, Glen A. Larson.
Ryan Gosling is Colt Seavers and Emily Blunt is Judy Moreno in ‘The Fall Guy’ (Photo...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Fall Guy has a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it one of Ryan Gosling's best-reviewed movies. The movie is only three points shy of tying for Gosling's best score ever. The Fall Guy has surpassed big hits from Gosling's career on Rotten Tomatoes, including Barbie.
The Fall Guy has received one of Ryan Gosling's best Rotten Tomatoes scores ever. The movie, which was directed by Deadpool 2's David Leitch, is adapted from the five-season 1981 television show of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the 1980 movie The Stunt Man. It stars Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stunt man who ends up working on a movie directed by a former flame, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), which causes romantic tension as they are both drawn into an action adventure following the disappearance of the movie's star, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
Following the movie's SXSW premiere, which took place...
The Fall Guy has received one of Ryan Gosling's best Rotten Tomatoes scores ever. The movie, which was directed by Deadpool 2's David Leitch, is adapted from the five-season 1981 television show of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the 1980 movie The Stunt Man. It stars Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stunt man who ends up working on a movie directed by a former flame, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), which causes romantic tension as they are both drawn into an action adventure following the disappearance of the movie's star, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
Following the movie's SXSW premiere, which took place...
- 3/14/2024
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant.com
Ever built up a dream in your head only to have it fall flat in reality? That’s something that happened to Ryan Gosling’s daughter when she came face-to-face with one of the world’s most iconic paintings.
Ryan Gosling || Barbie (2023)
The Mona Lisa holds a legendary status in the world of art. Brought to the canvas by the visionary Leonardo Di Vinci, the painting is perhaps one of the most famous works in history. But for a little girl, it seems, the reality didn’t quite live up to the hype.
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The Mona Lisa holds a legendary status in the world of art. Brought to the canvas by the visionary Leonardo Di Vinci, the painting is perhaps one of the most famous works in history. But for a little girl, it seems, the reality didn’t quite live up to the hype.
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In an older interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Ryan...
- 3/9/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
The 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Supporting Actor are Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”), Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), and Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”). Our odds currently show Downey (3/1) triumphing, followed in order of likelihood by Gosling (39/10), Ruffalo (9/2), De Niro (9/2), and Brown (9/2).
At 80, De Niro ranks as the ninth oldest nominee in the history of this category, which was established just six years before he was born. Less than eight years separate him from record holder Christopher Plummer, whose victory at 82 for “Beginners” (2012) would put him solely ahead of De Niro on the winners list. As it happens, De Niro already sits in sixth place among the youngest supporting male champs, having triumphed at 31 on his very first bid for “The Godfather Part II” (1975).
Having also achieved a Best Actor victory for “Raging Bull” (1981), De Niro is indeed the only member...
At 80, De Niro ranks as the ninth oldest nominee in the history of this category, which was established just six years before he was born. Less than eight years separate him from record holder Christopher Plummer, whose victory at 82 for “Beginners” (2012) would put him solely ahead of De Niro on the winners list. As it happens, De Niro already sits in sixth place among the youngest supporting male champs, having triumphed at 31 on his very first bid for “The Godfather Part II” (1975).
Having also achieved a Best Actor victory for “Raging Bull” (1981), De Niro is indeed the only member...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Barbie star Ryan Gosling will bring his utmost Kenergy to the stage at the 96th Academy Awards as the Oscar-nominated actor will perform "I'm Just Ken" live during the upcoming event.
Per Variety, Gosling is confirmed to take the Oscars stage to sing "I'm Just Ken" for the first time live. The confirmation of Gosling's performance comes after reports emerged last November that the Academy wanted a Barbie musical set to open the latest award ceremony, though it's unknown if Gosling's performance is part of a larger Barbie ensemble on the show.
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"I'm Just Ken" became a viral power ballad after featuring in Barbie, becoming one of the acclaimed fantasy comedy's most celebrated scenes. The success of Gosling's scene can be credited,...
Per Variety, Gosling is confirmed to take the Oscars stage to sing "I'm Just Ken" for the first time live. The confirmation of Gosling's performance comes after reports emerged last November that the Academy wanted a Barbie musical set to open the latest award ceremony, though it's unknown if Gosling's performance is part of a larger Barbie ensemble on the show.
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"I'm Just Ken" became a viral power ballad after featuring in Barbie, becoming one of the acclaimed fantasy comedy's most celebrated scenes. The success of Gosling's scene can be credited,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Jodee Brown
- Comic Book Resources
The Academy Awards has considered a variety of actors for its highly coveted Oscar trophies. But out of all this year’s Oscar-winners, which one of them can boast the highest net worth?
The 2024 Oscar-nominees with the highest net worth Robert De Niro | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
According to Gambling Factory, Robert De Niro has the highest net worth out of this year’s Oscar nominees. He’s been nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award for his work in Killers of the Flower Moon. His reported $500 million net work makes him the wealthiest of all the other Oscar-nominees who’ll be in attendance this year.
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. | Amy Sussman/WireImage
Robert Downey Jr. isn’t too far behind De Niro, however. Downey’s competing with the veteran this year for a Best Supporting Actor trophy as well thanks to his role in Oppenheimer. The actor...
The 2024 Oscar-nominees with the highest net worth Robert De Niro | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
According to Gambling Factory, Robert De Niro has the highest net worth out of this year’s Oscar nominees. He’s been nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award for his work in Killers of the Flower Moon. His reported $500 million net work makes him the wealthiest of all the other Oscar-nominees who’ll be in attendance this year.
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. | Amy Sussman/WireImage
Robert Downey Jr. isn’t too far behind De Niro, however. Downey’s competing with the veteran this year for a Best Supporting Actor trophy as well thanks to his role in Oppenheimer. The actor...
- 2/19/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds pushed mountains to get the Marvel film made, he has shown equal commitment to his other roles that were not part of a billion-dollar franchise. The actor starred along with fellow MCU co-star Ben Mendelsohn in the comedy-drama Mississippi Grind, where the duo played the roles of gamblers.
Reynolds revealed that the two had gone on a road trip to find the shadiest gambling bars to research their characters. The Free Guy star said that they came across a wide range of characters when they visited these bars that were far from the luxurious casinos in Las Vegas. He also mentioned how people were addicted to gambling and how similar it was to drug addiction.
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Director duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck reportedly discovered the world of gambling when they were making another film,...
Reynolds revealed that the two had gone on a road trip to find the shadiest gambling bars to research their characters. The Free Guy star said that they came across a wide range of characters when they visited these bars that were far from the luxurious casinos in Las Vegas. He also mentioned how people were addicted to gambling and how similar it was to drug addiction.
Ryan Reynolds Was Not Recognized In Gambling Dens Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn in Mississippi Grind
Director duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck reportedly discovered the world of gambling when they were making another film,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Ryan Gosling has that Ken-ergy. He’s Ken out of Ken. He’s Kendlessly Kentertaining. He’s the Kend all, be all. He’s the Kenvy of other actors. He’s impossible to not Kenjoy. He’s more, much more, than Kenough.
Gosling has had a long, fruitful career, but it’s safe to say that he’s never committed to a role as hard as he’s committed to the bit that was the “Barbie” press tour. Every interview and soundbite the Canadian actor has given in the publicity run for Greta Gerwig’s take on the iconic Mattel toy line has launched meme after meme, as he’s spoken about the importance of telling the tragic story of Barbie’s beau Ken. It’s a commitment that’s only seconded by his performance in the film itself, where he goes for broke with a hilarious, oblivious, and often...
Gosling has had a long, fruitful career, but it’s safe to say that he’s never committed to a role as hard as he’s committed to the bit that was the “Barbie” press tour. Every interview and soundbite the Canadian actor has given in the publicity run for Greta Gerwig’s take on the iconic Mattel toy line has launched meme after meme, as he’s spoken about the importance of telling the tragic story of Barbie’s beau Ken. It’s a commitment that’s only seconded by his performance in the film itself, where he goes for broke with a hilarious, oblivious, and often...
- 2/16/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Gosling's comedic brilliance shines in The Fall Guy trailer, continuing his momentum from Barbie. The film embraces self-aware humor and satirizes the idealized notion of a Hollywood stuntman. Fans of Gosling's lighthearted roles will be thrilled to see him fully explore his comedic abilities in The Fall Guy.
The new Super Bowl trailer for The Fall Guy reveals Ryan Gosling at his potentially peak comedic level. After receiving widespread unbiased criticism for portraying Ken in 2023's Barbie, Gosling went on to receive his third acting nomination at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards. Gosling was one of the main attractions of the star-studded highest-grossing movie of 2023, but his new look in The Fall Guy's latest trailer hints that the best characterization of the celebrated actor may still be yet to come.
Gosling has solidified himself as one of the most sought-after working actors in Hollywood, having been nominated for Best...
The new Super Bowl trailer for The Fall Guy reveals Ryan Gosling at his potentially peak comedic level. After receiving widespread unbiased criticism for portraying Ken in 2023's Barbie, Gosling went on to receive his third acting nomination at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards. Gosling was one of the main attractions of the star-studded highest-grossing movie of 2023, but his new look in The Fall Guy's latest trailer hints that the best characterization of the celebrated actor may still be yet to come.
Gosling has solidified himself as one of the most sought-after working actors in Hollywood, having been nominated for Best...
- 2/13/2024
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant.com
His portrayal of the beach-protecting, Barbie-loving Ken and his power anthem "I'm Just Ken" has now become a pop culture phenomenon, but Ryan Gosling initially turned down the role. For director Greta Gerwig, however, there was no alternative. She even wrote it into the script, where the main Ken is identified throughout as "Ken Ryan Gosling." Gerwig told SiriusXM that she and Margot Robbie sent Gosling numerous texts and promised daily presents on set to try and convince him.
"He absolutely passed," Robbie told Variety, but she and Gerwig persevered. "Every time he's like, 'I'm not doing this,' we were like, 'We are doing it, and it's going to be fun.'" As Gosling himself explained, one of main barriers was the classic Hollywood problem of scheduling conflicts: "There were actual reasons why I couldn't do the film. Schedule things. Life things."
But another reason for Gosling's trepidation was...
"He absolutely passed," Robbie told Variety, but she and Gerwig persevered. "Every time he's like, 'I'm not doing this,' we were like, 'We are doing it, and it's going to be fun.'" As Gosling himself explained, one of main barriers was the classic Hollywood problem of scheduling conflicts: "There were actual reasons why I couldn't do the film. Schedule things. Life things."
But another reason for Gosling's trepidation was...
- 2/12/2024
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
For an actor it’s a strange experience to come upon a character you’re about to play in the flesh — or in the plastic. After Ryan Gosling first read the script for Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” he walked into his backyard and found the real thing — one of his daughters’ Ken dolls — lying in the dirt, naked, with his face in a pile of mud.
“I’m sure you heard this story,” Gosling says with a grin. It’s true — it’s a story he loves to tell. But now there’s a new ending. Long after “Barbie” opened in theaters last July, after it became the biggest movie of 2023 and inspired grown men to don neon pink in public, Gosling spotted Ken in his family home once more. This time, he was better dressed, which is to say that he was dressed. “He was wearing a tuxedo, albeit a sleeveless one,...
“I’m sure you heard this story,” Gosling says with a grin. It’s true — it’s a story he loves to tell. But now there’s a new ending. Long after “Barbie” opened in theaters last July, after it became the biggest movie of 2023 and inspired grown men to don neon pink in public, Gosling spotted Ken in his family home once more. This time, he was better dressed, which is to say that he was dressed. “He was wearing a tuxedo, albeit a sleeveless one,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Gosling has just been nominated for his role as Ken in the blockbuster Barbie. His partner of over a decade, Eva Mendes, shared how proud she is of him, calling out the criticism he received when he was cast in the film.
On Wednesday, Eva Mendes hopped on social media to praise Ryan Gosling for his Oscar nomination. The actor, who played Ken in Barbie, got a nod from The Academy for his part, receiving a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Two days after the 2024 Academy Awards nominations were unveiled, Mendes made a rare comment about Gosling, admitting that she is "So proud of my man."
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On Wednesday, Eva Mendes hopped on social media to praise Ryan Gosling for his Oscar nomination. The actor, who played Ken in Barbie, got a nod from The Academy for his part, receiving a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Two days after the 2024 Academy Awards nominations were unveiled, Mendes made a rare comment about Gosling, admitting that she is "So proud of my man."
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- 1/25/2024
- by Monica Coman
- Comic Book Resources
Before the early-morning Sundance premiere of Freaky Tales, one of the festival’s programmers introduced the movie as an explosive, crazy ride that would surely wake an under-caffeinated audience. That same sentiment was shared moments later in the opening frames, promising that Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s Oakland-based 1980s mosaic would be a “hella wild” ride. Like the common trope of freeze-frame narration that begins in media res, it’s a bold choice to tell––instead of show––your audience what they’re about to get into.
And what do you get into with Freaky Tales? Unfortunately, something clever, self-satisfied, and much sleepier than its predetermined adrenaline rush. Its filmmakers made their first splash at Sundance with Half Nelson in 2006, eventually compounding their indie success through sensitive (It’s Kind of a Funny Story) and smart (Mississippi Grind) features that showcased their writing skills and casting decisions. Their mainstream...
And what do you get into with Freaky Tales? Unfortunately, something clever, self-satisfied, and much sleepier than its predetermined adrenaline rush. Its filmmakers made their first splash at Sundance with Half Nelson in 2006, eventually compounding their indie success through sensitive (It’s Kind of a Funny Story) and smart (Mississippi Grind) features that showcased their writing skills and casting decisions. Their mainstream...
- 1/25/2024
- by Jake Kring-Schreifels
- The Film Stage
Eva Mendes celebrated partner Ryan Gosling’s latest Oscar nomination by putting his haters on blast. Gosling is nominated for best supporting actor at the 2024 Academy Awards thanks to his performance as Ken in the blockbuster comedy “Barbie,” which earned a total of eight Oscar nominations. Gosling’s casting was originally divisive, as social media debates erupted over whether or not he was too old to play the doll.
“So proud of my man. So much hate when he took on this role,” Mendes posted on Instagram accompanied by a photo from a Rolling Stone article that said Gosling was “giving cringe” as Ken. “So many people trying to shame him for doing it. Despite all the #NotMyKen ridicule and articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to Oscars. So beyond proud to be this Ken’s Barbie.
“So proud of my man. So much hate when he took on this role,” Mendes posted on Instagram accompanied by a photo from a Rolling Stone article that said Gosling was “giving cringe” as Ken. “So many people trying to shame him for doing it. Despite all the #NotMyKen ridicule and articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to Oscars. So beyond proud to be this Ken’s Barbie.
- 1/24/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
“There is no Ken without Barbie,” Ryan Gosling said in a statement following Tuesday morning’s Oscar nominations announcement. The “Barbie” star, who received a nomination for best supporting actor, spoke out against the Academy’s snubs of Margot Robbie in the category of best actress and Greta Gerwig in best director.
“I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films. And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredible honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken,” Gosling’s statement begins. “But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no ‘Barbie’ movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film.”
Gerwig and Robbie were two major contenders heading into Tuesday’s nominatons, with many pundits and...
“I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films. And I never thought I’d being saying this, but I’m also incredible honored and proud that it’s for portraying a plastic doll named Ken,” Gosling’s statement begins. “But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no ‘Barbie’ movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film.”
Gerwig and Robbie were two major contenders heading into Tuesday’s nominatons, with many pundits and...
- 1/23/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone says that Gosling is participating in the "infantilization of Hollywood." Stone says Gosling "should be doing more serious films." While Gosling has also done his fair share of more conventionally serious films, Barbie is no lesser of a role than the rest of his parts.
Renowned director Oliver Stone takes a low blow at Ryan Gosling’s participation in Barbie. Stone is an Oscar-winning director, known for his work on films like Platoon, JFK, and Natural Born Killers. Gosling is also an acclaimed Hollywood talent, last year acting in Greta Geriwg’s box office record-setting movie Barbie.
As per CityAM (via Deadline), Stone disses Gosling for his role in Barbie. According to the director, Gosling is “wasting his time” and “should be doing more serious films” than Barbie. Stone warned Gosling against becoming “a part of this infantilization of Hollywood.” Check out the full quote from...
Renowned director Oliver Stone takes a low blow at Ryan Gosling’s participation in Barbie. Stone is an Oscar-winning director, known for his work on films like Platoon, JFK, and Natural Born Killers. Gosling is also an acclaimed Hollywood talent, last year acting in Greta Geriwg’s box office record-setting movie Barbie.
As per CityAM (via Deadline), Stone disses Gosling for his role in Barbie. According to the director, Gosling is “wasting his time” and “should be doing more serious films” than Barbie. Stone warned Gosling against becoming “a part of this infantilization of Hollywood.” Check out the full quote from...
- 1/22/2024
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant.com
Spoiler Alert: This story hints at a major cameo in the Sundance Film Festival premiere “Freaky Tales,” which debuted on opening night.
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s electrified the opening night of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with “Freaky Tales,” a genre-driven anthology movie that tells four interconnected stories in 1987 Oakland, California. The movie is a return to indie filmmaking for Fleck and Boden, who made a name for themselves as the directors of indie hits like “Half Nelson” before they jumped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Captain Marvel.”
“It was great to come back to the indie film world in a lot of ways,” Boden said at the Variety Studio presented by Audible. “It felt really natural because we’re telling a story that is very personal. At the same time, we had all these tools we learned from making ‘Captain Marvel,’ from the stunts to the action and visual effects…...
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s electrified the opening night of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with “Freaky Tales,” a genre-driven anthology movie that tells four interconnected stories in 1987 Oakland, California. The movie is a return to indie filmmaking for Fleck and Boden, who made a name for themselves as the directors of indie hits like “Half Nelson” before they jumped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Captain Marvel.”
“It was great to come back to the indie film world in a lot of ways,” Boden said at the Variety Studio presented by Audible. “It felt really natural because we’re telling a story that is very personal. At the same time, we had all these tools we learned from making ‘Captain Marvel,’ from the stunts to the action and visual effects…...
- 1/19/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
In recent years, a lot of ink has been spilled about the Sundance-to-studio pipeline, where talented independent filmmakers are plucked out of festival lineups to direct the latest Warner Bros. monster movie, Marvel installment or season of prestige TV. Less documented is the journey back.
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck will find themselves at Sundance a decade after their feature Mississippi Grind sold to then-little-known distributor A24 in 2015 and 18 years after the 2006 premiere of their feature debut, Half Nelson, starring a then-little-known Ryan Gosling. (He would receive his first Oscar nom for the role.) More recently, Boden and Fleck have been ensconced in the studio system with Marvel’s Captain Marvel and big-budget TV projects like Apple’s upcoming World War II drama Masters of the Air.
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Fleck has long harbored an ambition to make a film inspired by the Too Short track he was obsessed with as a 10-year-old,...
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck will find themselves at Sundance a decade after their feature Mississippi Grind sold to then-little-known distributor A24 in 2015 and 18 years after the 2006 premiere of their feature debut, Half Nelson, starring a then-little-known Ryan Gosling. (He would receive his first Oscar nom for the role.) More recently, Boden and Fleck have been ensconced in the studio system with Marvel’s Captain Marvel and big-budget TV projects like Apple’s upcoming World War II drama Masters of the Air.
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Fleck has long harbored an ambition to make a film inspired by the Too Short track he was obsessed with as a 10-year-old,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s nothing so freaky about “Freaky Tales,” Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s sci-fi omnibus ode to ‘80s cinema nostalgia that takes the definition of “derivative,” packages a bunch of retro cinematic references smugly into winky “you get it, right?” pastiche, and stretches it to its furthest possible event horizon.
The problem with structuring your film around four interlocking chapters, each with its own segueing title card, is if you’re not down with the first, you’ll be counting down the passage of time groaningly until the next. Last time they were behind the camera, Boden and Fleck had decamped their indie roots, including the lovely “Half Nelson” and “Sugar” — films powered by real characters — for the irresistible Faust’s bargain of directing 2019’s “Captain Marvel.” It seems they have not stripped themselves of the MCU’s cheeky, self-reflexive DNA, here writing and directing a film that thinks...
The problem with structuring your film around four interlocking chapters, each with its own segueing title card, is if you’re not down with the first, you’ll be counting down the passage of time groaningly until the next. Last time they were behind the camera, Boden and Fleck had decamped their indie roots, including the lovely “Half Nelson” and “Sugar” — films powered by real characters — for the irresistible Faust’s bargain of directing 2019’s “Captain Marvel.” It seems they have not stripped themselves of the MCU’s cheeky, self-reflexive DNA, here writing and directing a film that thinks...
- 1/19/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Sundance revved up with the premiere of Freaky Tales tonight, a debut met with rousing applause, including at the film’s last title card that read, “In loving memory of Angus Cloud.”
The Euphoria actor died last year of a drug overdose at 25. His role is small in Freaky Tales, but Cloud “gave such a great performance, and was just there to have so much fun with,” said Jay Ellis, one of the film’s stars. “Rest in peace to Angus.”
The anthology set in 1987 Oakland was written and directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, and also stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn Normani, Dominique Thorne and Ji-Young Yoo.
Tom Hanks has a surprise cameo as a garrulous video store owner, talking movies with
“This is sort of like my 12-year old fantasy of a movie,” said an exuberant Fleck. “You know, some movies you want to make to work...
The Euphoria actor died last year of a drug overdose at 25. His role is small in Freaky Tales, but Cloud “gave such a great performance, and was just there to have so much fun with,” said Jay Ellis, one of the film’s stars. “Rest in peace to Angus.”
The anthology set in 1987 Oakland was written and directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, and also stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn Normani, Dominique Thorne and Ji-Young Yoo.
Tom Hanks has a surprise cameo as a garrulous video store owner, talking movies with
“This is sort of like my 12-year old fantasy of a movie,” said an exuberant Fleck. “You know, some movies you want to make to work...
- 1/19/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Freaky Tales officially kicked off the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with Pedro Pascal as a soon-to-be-retired fixer and Jay Ellis as NBA All-Star and former Golden State Warrior Sleepy Floyd.
The Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck-directed film received the prime 7 p.m. slot at the Eccles Theater, with the audience giving it a warm welcome. The filmmakers, whose recent credits include Captain Marvel and Masters of the Air, were welcomed back to the festival, where their feature debut Half Nelson screened in 2006 and Mississippi Grind screened in 2015.
“The last time I was here with Mississippi Grind I had to lie to get on an airplane about how pregnant I was. I was so pregnant, and I had to pretend I was less pregnant than I was. And now the person I was pregnant with is here tonight, and she is 8 years old ,” said Boden ahead of the screening to audience applause.
The Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck-directed film received the prime 7 p.m. slot at the Eccles Theater, with the audience giving it a warm welcome. The filmmakers, whose recent credits include Captain Marvel and Masters of the Air, were welcomed back to the festival, where their feature debut Half Nelson screened in 2006 and Mississippi Grind screened in 2015.
“The last time I was here with Mississippi Grind I had to lie to get on an airplane about how pregnant I was. I was so pregnant, and I had to pretend I was less pregnant than I was. And now the person I was pregnant with is here tonight, and she is 8 years old ,” said Boden ahead of the screening to audience applause.
- 1/19/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a snowy Wednesday in Park City dampered some of the arrival fanfare of previous festivals, Sundance soaked up the sun on Thursday’s opening day. With plenty of powder to lend an idyllic backdrop to selfies and social media updates, the festival crowd was buzzing in line for the day’s largest film opening: “Freaky Tales,” taking the coveted early evening spot at the Eccles Center. Dozens of stand-by hopefuls were left in the cold for the popular event though, which kicked off the festival with a riotous screening.
The film marks a Sundance homecoming for director Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, whose breakout hit was the 2006 Sundance favorite “Half Nelson”; the pair most recently helmed the decidedly not indie 2019 superhero flick “Captain Marvel.” “Freaky Tales” is a return to their scrappy roots: An anthology horror-thriller-comedy that pays tribute to ’80s Oakland, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis,...
The film marks a Sundance homecoming for director Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, whose breakout hit was the 2006 Sundance favorite “Half Nelson”; the pair most recently helmed the decidedly not indie 2019 superhero flick “Captain Marvel.” “Freaky Tales” is a return to their scrappy roots: An anthology horror-thriller-comedy that pays tribute to ’80s Oakland, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis,...
- 1/19/2024
- by William Earl, J. Kim Murphy and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Returning to an in-person edition, along with the continuation of virtual offerings, the Sundance Film Festival kicks off this Thursday and lasts through January 28, offering a first glimpse at the year in cinema. While the annual festival has its fair share of returning filmmakers, it is certainly most renowned as a beacon of discovery, and we look forward to providing extensive coverage that one can follow via our daily newsletter.
Before reviews arrive, we’re highlighting the premieres that should be on your radar––a few we’ve already had the opportunity to see. If you’re interested in experiencing Sundance in person or from afar, one can see available tickets here ahead of Thursday’s in-person opening and an online viewing window that kicks off January 25.
Between the Temples (Nathan Silver)
After working at a prolific pace throughout his early career, it’s been a few years since we...
Before reviews arrive, we’re highlighting the premieres that should be on your radar––a few we’ve already had the opportunity to see. If you’re interested in experiencing Sundance in person or from afar, one can see available tickets here ahead of Thursday’s in-person opening and an online viewing window that kicks off January 25.
Between the Temples (Nathan Silver)
After working at a prolific pace throughout his early career, it’s been a few years since we...
- 1/16/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Every year, there are always a few names who are in line for some awards glory after years of being the bridesmaids. Some of those names still haven’t had their moment, such as Glenn Close at the Oscars. But, this year, the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards could finally dish out some of those moments to some key names. We’re going to take a look at some of those names in just a tick but, first, a ground rule: we are only looking at people who have never won any type of SAG award, be that an individual gong or a Best Ensemble prize. There are some names this year who have won the latter but not the former, such as Bradley Cooper and Mark Ruffalo. We won’t be looking at those guys. Instead, we are looking at the pure SAG-free thespians. Here they are.
Carey Mulligan...
Carey Mulligan...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Ryan Gosling has never returned for a sequel or spin-off film in his 25-year-long career. His role as Ken in Barbie was a career-defining performance and a highlight of the film. While a sequel or spin-off might be fun, it is not necessary and probably shouldn't happen, despite the success of the first Barbie film.
If it actually happens, Barbie 2 — or even a Ken-centered spin-off — would mark a major career first for Barbie movie actor Ryan Gosling and his over 25-year-long career. The Oscar-nominated actor got his start on the Disney Channel's The Mickey Mouse Club during the mid-90s, and landed a few TV roles before starring in Sundance Film Festival's 2001 Grand Jury Prize-winner The Believer. From there, Gosling became a household name after appearing opposite Rachel McAdams in 2004's romantic drama The Notebook. The actor earned his first Academy Award nomination for 2006's indie drama Half Nelson.
If it actually happens, Barbie 2 — or even a Ken-centered spin-off — would mark a major career first for Barbie movie actor Ryan Gosling and his over 25-year-long career. The Oscar-nominated actor got his start on the Disney Channel's The Mickey Mouse Club during the mid-90s, and landed a few TV roles before starring in Sundance Film Festival's 2001 Grand Jury Prize-winner The Believer. From there, Gosling became a household name after appearing opposite Rachel McAdams in 2004's romantic drama The Notebook. The actor earned his first Academy Award nomination for 2006's indie drama Half Nelson.
- 12/31/2023
- by Kate Bove
- ScreenRant.com
Gosling and Stone's chemistry sizzles onscreen, making them a legendary screen duo in any era of Hollywood history. Crazy, Stupid, Love showcases their comedic timing and brings them together as a comedy dream team. La La Land capitalizes on their onscreen chemistry, earning them Oscar nominations and solidifying the film as a classic of the era.
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have shared the screen together in three films, but how do the Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone movies rank from worst to best? The actors first collaborated in the 2011 rom-com Crazy, Stupid, Love. The effect was palpable, culminating (at least so far) with the 2016 Oscar juggernaut La La Land. Their chemistry has been noted by many of their collaborators, with Stone telling E! News that she couldn't "even imagine what my life would be without Ryan." Gosling leapt onto the scene in a smaller role in 2000's Remember the Titans,...
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have shared the screen together in three films, but how do the Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone movies rank from worst to best? The actors first collaborated in the 2011 rom-com Crazy, Stupid, Love. The effect was palpable, culminating (at least so far) with the 2016 Oscar juggernaut La La Land. Their chemistry has been noted by many of their collaborators, with Stone telling E! News that she couldn't "even imagine what my life would be without Ryan." Gosling leapt onto the scene in a smaller role in 2000's Remember the Titans,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Kyle Wilson
- ScreenRant.com
Top 5 Films Of Ryan Gosling From La La Land To Half Nelson, See Full List Here!(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Ryan Gosling has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood who has done notable films across genres. He gained massive popularity with his movie The Notebook and did a fantastic job as Ken in his latest film, Barbie. Ryan received a lot of applause for his role in the Greta Gerwig directorial, and he showed off his vocal skills in the movie, which is just as remarkable as his acting talent.
Gosling started his career as a child actor and appeared on Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse Club. He has been nominated for the Oscars two times for his role in La La Land and Half Nelson, but it eluded him both times. Today, we bring you the top five films of the actor to celebrate his work.
Ryan Gosling has established himself as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood who has done notable films across genres. He gained massive popularity with his movie The Notebook and did a fantastic job as Ken in his latest film, Barbie. Ryan received a lot of applause for his role in the Greta Gerwig directorial, and he showed off his vocal skills in the movie, which is just as remarkable as his acting talent.
Gosling started his career as a child actor and appeared on Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse Club. He has been nominated for the Oscars two times for his role in La La Land and Half Nelson, but it eluded him both times. Today, we bring you the top five films of the actor to celebrate his work.
- 12/21/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Ryan Gosling is one of the biggest contenders for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar this year for his role as Ken in Greta Gerwig‘s smash hit “Barbie.” The Warner Bros. movie follows Margot Robbie‘s titular Barbie as she leaves Barbie Land for the real world in search of answers after suffering an existential crisis. Gosling’s performance as Ken has brought him plenty of plaudits, leading to a strong case for Best Supporting Actor in this year’s Oscars race.
However, this isn’t the first Oscars race Gosling has been in as he’s received two Academy Award nominations before. Let’s take a look back at them.
Gosling was first nominated in 2007 when he received a Best Actor notice for “Half Nelson,” which follows Gosling as a junior high school teacher with a drug habit. Gosling’s teacher forms a friendship with one of his students...
However, this isn’t the first Oscars race Gosling has been in as he’s received two Academy Award nominations before. Let’s take a look back at them.
Gosling was first nominated in 2007 when he received a Best Actor notice for “Half Nelson,” which follows Gosling as a junior high school teacher with a drug habit. Gosling’s teacher forms a friendship with one of his students...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Up, up and away! The Sundance Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 40th edition, which will take place in Park City, Utah, from Jan. 18–28, with the online component starting Jan. 25. The program includes Christopher Reeve doc “Super/Man,” two films apiece from indie darlings Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg, plus fresh projects from a handful of directors who launched their careers at Sundance years ago.
The veteran contingent includes Richard Linklater (who’ll bring both “Hit Man” and an episode of the “God Bless Texas” anthology series), the Zellner Brothers (whose starry “Sasquatch Sunset” winks to their low-budget 2011 Sundance short “Sasquatch Birth Journal 2”) and Steven Soderbergh.
Also on hand will be director Christopher Nolan, set to collect the inaugural Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award, an honor meant to boost his award-season profile while reminding the world that the “Oppenheimer” helmer brought “Memento” to Park City, Utah, way back in...
The veteran contingent includes Richard Linklater (who’ll bring both “Hit Man” and an episode of the “God Bless Texas” anthology series), the Zellner Brothers (whose starry “Sasquatch Sunset” winks to their low-budget 2011 Sundance short “Sasquatch Birth Journal 2”) and Steven Soderbergh.
Also on hand will be director Christopher Nolan, set to collect the inaugural Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award, an honor meant to boost his award-season profile while reminding the world that the “Oppenheimer” helmer brought “Memento” to Park City, Utah, way back in...
- 12/6/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Sundance Film Festival 2024: New Films From Steven Soderbergh, Debra Granik, Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck
The Sundance Film Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary in January and it’s no surprise that some legendary Park City filmmakers are returning with new films for the 2024 edition. Among the alumni are Steven Soderbergh, whose landmark film “Sex, Lies and Videotape” debuted at the 1989 fest; Debra Granik, whose Best Picture nominated “Winter’s Bone” won the Grand Jury Dramatic prize at the 2010 festival; and Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who will premiere their fourth movie at Sundance following 2006’s “Half Nelson,” 2008’s “Sugar” and 2015’s “Mississippi Grind.”
Read More: “American Fiction,” “May December,” and “Past Lives” Top 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Soderbergh’s latest effort is “Presence,” starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, and Julia Fox.
Continue reading Sundance Film Festival 2024: New Films From Steven Soderbergh, Debra Granik, Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck at The Playlist.
Read More: “American Fiction,” “May December,” and “Past Lives” Top 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Soderbergh’s latest effort is “Presence,” starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, and Julia Fox.
Continue reading Sundance Film Festival 2024: New Films From Steven Soderbergh, Debra Granik, Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck at The Playlist.
- 12/6/2023
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Fresh off the strike and newly back to work, American writer-director Dee Rees has set her sights on her next feature – a stylized dark comedy meant to visualize a central character’s frantic stream of consciousness.
“It’s a weird, experimental thing,” says Rees, who’s currently serving on the jury of this year’s Marrakech Film Festival. “[I’ve explored] comedic elements in my films, but this is the first time where it’s a kind of a dark, sad satire.”
While the “Pariah” and “Mudbound” filmmaker had toyed with this latest project for years, she picked up her pen anew once the writers strike concluded and then committed full-on following an opportune encounter in Marrakech.
“People will come to you with what they think you should do, or what they think you’d be good at,” she tells Variety. “So I try to still listen to that kind of voice. I...
“It’s a weird, experimental thing,” says Rees, who’s currently serving on the jury of this year’s Marrakech Film Festival. “[I’ve explored] comedic elements in my films, but this is the first time where it’s a kind of a dark, sad satire.”
While the “Pariah” and “Mudbound” filmmaker had toyed with this latest project for years, she picked up her pen anew once the writers strike concluded and then committed full-on following an opportune encounter in Marrakech.
“People will come to you with what they think you should do, or what they think you’d be good at,” she tells Variety. “So I try to still listen to that kind of voice. I...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
The Lovely Bones almost starred Ryan Gosling, but he was recast and replaced by Mark Wahlberg. Gosling's firing was attributed to his abrupt weight gain, which deviated from Jackson's vision for the role. There are conflicting versions of why Ryan Gosling was recast in The Lovely Bones.
2009's The Lovely Bones almost starred Ryan Gosling in a main role, but the actor was recast for an unexpected reason before going on to become a major movie star. The Lovely Bones, based on Alice Sebold’s 2002 novel of the same name, tells the story of a young girl's brutal murder and her subsequent time in the afterlife, watching her family reckon with the consequences of her death. The movie received mixed reviews, with some critics praising The Lovely Bones' depiction of the afterlife and the central performances, while others criticized its muddled tone, which wasted the strong cast.
Indeed, The Lovely Bones' cast members,...
2009's The Lovely Bones almost starred Ryan Gosling in a main role, but the actor was recast for an unexpected reason before going on to become a major movie star. The Lovely Bones, based on Alice Sebold’s 2002 novel of the same name, tells the story of a young girl's brutal murder and her subsequent time in the afterlife, watching her family reckon with the consequences of her death. The movie received mixed reviews, with some critics praising The Lovely Bones' depiction of the afterlife and the central performances, while others criticized its muddled tone, which wasted the strong cast.
Indeed, The Lovely Bones' cast members,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Stephen Barker, Seb Flatau
- ScreenRant.com
Ryan Gosling is set to receive Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
The actor — who has received awards buzz for his performance as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie — will be the 16th recipient of the prestigious award, which celebrates a lifelong contributor to cinema through their work in front of the camera, behind or both.
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera,” said festival executive director Roger Durling in a statement. “This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in Barbie — a film that truly demanded the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world — he has become a true cinematic powerhouse.”
The two-time Oscar nominee has been recognized for his work in Half Nelson and La La Land. Over the course of his decades-long career, Gosling’s taken home a Film Independent Spirit award,...
The actor — who has received awards buzz for his performance as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie — will be the 16th recipient of the prestigious award, which celebrates a lifelong contributor to cinema through their work in front of the camera, behind or both.
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera,” said festival executive director Roger Durling in a statement. “This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in Barbie — a film that truly demanded the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world — he has become a true cinematic powerhouse.”
The two-time Oscar nominee has been recognized for his work in Half Nelson and La La Land. Over the course of his decades-long career, Gosling’s taken home a Film Independent Spirit award,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Gosling will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 16th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, marking the second time the honor will be awarded since Kirk Douglas died. The award will be presented on Jan. 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, Calif.
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera. This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in ‘Barbie’ – a film that truly demanded the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world – he has become a true cinematic powerhouse,” executive director Roger Durling said in a statement.
Gosling has earned two Oscar nominations for “Half Nelson” and “La La Land,” in addition to four Golden Globe nominations and one win for “La La Land.” He has also won a Film Independent Spirit Award and a National Board of Review Award, as...
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera. This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in ‘Barbie’ – a film that truly demanded the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world – he has become a true cinematic powerhouse,” executive director Roger Durling said in a statement.
Gosling has earned two Oscar nominations for “Half Nelson” and “La La Land,” in addition to four Golden Globe nominations and one win for “La La Land.” He has also won a Film Independent Spirit Award and a National Board of Review Award, as...
- 11/10/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
It appears that Ryan Gosling is Ken-ough for the 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The two-time Oscar nominee has been tapped to receive the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, coming off the heels of his universally-praised comic turn in Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster “Barbie.”
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera. This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in ‘Barbie’ — a film that truly demanded the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world — he has become a true cinematic powerhouse,” Sbiff Executive Director Roger Durling said.
Gosling is riding high on Oscar buzz for the candy-colored treatise on the Mattel legend, with many expecting him to earn a slot in the hotly contested Best Supporting Actor race this year. Gosling has been nominated twice before in the Leading Actor category: for...
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera. This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in ‘Barbie’ — a film that truly demanded the attention of critics and moviegoers around the world — he has become a true cinematic powerhouse,” Sbiff Executive Director Roger Durling said.
Gosling is riding high on Oscar buzz for the candy-colored treatise on the Mattel legend, with many expecting him to earn a slot in the hotly contested Best Supporting Actor race this year. Gosling has been nominated twice before in the Leading Actor category: for...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
Earlier today Ryan Gosling’s showcase song in Barbie, “I’m Just Ken” was nominated for a Grammy, and now proving that the versatile star is a lot more than “just Ken”, he has been named recipient of the 16th Annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film presented by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The award, which benefits Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s year-round educational programs, will be presented on Saturday January 13, 2024 at a black-tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. In addition to continuing the tradition of this award named for the legendary star, this marks the second time since the passing of Douglas that the honor will be awarded.
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera. This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in Barbie – a film that truly demanded the...
The award, which benefits Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s year-round educational programs, will be presented on Saturday January 13, 2024 at a black-tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. In addition to continuing the tradition of this award named for the legendary star, this marks the second time since the passing of Douglas that the honor will be awarded.
“Ryan Gosling has long been both a dramatic and comedic force in front of the camera. This year, thanks to his universally hailed, triumphant performance as Ken in Barbie – a film that truly demanded the...
- 11/10/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
To celebrate the release of Barbie, available on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on October 23, we’re giving away 2 copies on Blu-Ray!
“Barbie,” the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on October 23. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie,” stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach, based on Barbie by Mattel.
From writer/director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
“Barbie” is also available for Digital ownership and rental at home on participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies.
The...
“Barbie,” the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on October 23. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie,” stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach, based on Barbie by Mattel.
From writer/director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
“Barbie” is also available for Digital ownership and rental at home on participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies.
The...
- 10/23/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Britney Spears reveals she has no regrets about losing out on the lead role in The Notebook, as it allowed her to focus on her music career instead. Spears' not landing the role turned was a positive as her album In the Zone reached no. 1 on the charts and featured the hit song "Toxic." While Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams went on to have successful acting careers after The Notebook, Spears' music career also skyrocketed.
Britney Spears explains why she has no regrets about losing out on the lead role in The Notebook. Based on the 1996 Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, The Notebook is a 2004 film often hailed as one of the most beloved 21st-century romance films. The Notebook is directed by Nick Cassavetes and starred a leading couple of Rachel McAdams’ Allie opposite Ryan Gosling’s Noah.
Looking back on her almost casting in the period-piece The Notebook.
Britney Spears explains why she has no regrets about losing out on the lead role in The Notebook. Based on the 1996 Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, The Notebook is a 2004 film often hailed as one of the most beloved 21st-century romance films. The Notebook is directed by Nick Cassavetes and starred a leading couple of Rachel McAdams’ Allie opposite Ryan Gosling’s Noah.
Looking back on her almost casting in the period-piece The Notebook.
- 10/17/2023
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant.com
Dick Butkus, the ferocious Chicago Bears middle linebacker who brought his reputation as an NFL barbarian to Hollywood for Miller Lite commercials, sitcoms and films, has died. He was 80.
A member of the Screen Actors Guild for more than four decades, Butkus died peacefully in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, his family announced Thursday.
From 1987-89, Butkus had a recurring role as cafe owner Ed Klawicki on My Two Dads, an NBC sitcom about two single men (Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan) raising a teenage daughter (Staci Keanan).
Butkus joined the NBC Saturday morning series Hang Time in 1998 as old-school Deering High Tornados basketball coach Mike Katowinski, taking over for former NBA star Reggie Theus, and he worked on that show for its final three seasons.
Earlier, Butkus was a regular on two short-lived, light-hearted network dramas: ABC’s Blue Thunder, which featured Dana Carvey and a gadget-filled helicopter,...
A member of the Screen Actors Guild for more than four decades, Butkus died peacefully in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, his family announced Thursday.
From 1987-89, Butkus had a recurring role as cafe owner Ed Klawicki on My Two Dads, an NBC sitcom about two single men (Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan) raising a teenage daughter (Staci Keanan).
Butkus joined the NBC Saturday morning series Hang Time in 1998 as old-school Deering High Tornados basketball coach Mike Katowinski, taking over for former NBA star Reggie Theus, and he worked on that show for its final three seasons.
Earlier, Butkus was a regular on two short-lived, light-hearted network dramas: ABC’s Blue Thunder, which featured Dana Carvey and a gadget-filled helicopter,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Barbie,” the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie,” stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach, based on Barbie by Mattel. “Barbie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history; the highest grossing ... Read more...
- 10/3/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Barbie star Ryan Gosling may be feeling lots of Kenergy when looking at his salary from the critically acclaimed fantasy comedy as a new report reveals how much the actor made in the film.
Per Variety, Gosling made $12.5 million for portraying Ken in the Barbie movie, in which he stars opposite Margot Robbie's Stereotypical Barbie. It's unknown whether Gosling has been paid bonuses for his work on the film like Robbie, who reportedly has earned over $50 million in box-office bonuses and salary, plus additional funds based on the movie's blistering box-office success.
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Gosling has been receiving rave reviews for his performance as Ken in Barbie, emanating the loveable, goofy and sometimes aloof nature of the character, though showing enough emotional resonance to make him compelling in the eyes of critics. Gosling's portrayal of Ken has been so celebrated,...
Per Variety, Gosling made $12.5 million for portraying Ken in the Barbie movie, in which he stars opposite Margot Robbie's Stereotypical Barbie. It's unknown whether Gosling has been paid bonuses for his work on the film like Robbie, who reportedly has earned over $50 million in box-office bonuses and salary, plus additional funds based on the movie's blistering box-office success.
Related: Barbie: How Ryan Gosling's SNL Skits Landed Him the Ken Role
Gosling has been receiving rave reviews for his performance as Ken in Barbie, emanating the loveable, goofy and sometimes aloof nature of the character, though showing enough emotional resonance to make him compelling in the eyes of critics. Gosling's portrayal of Ken has been so celebrated,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Jodee Brown
- Comic Book Resources
Ryan Gosling's role in Barbie was one of his highest-paying yet, earning him $12.5 million. Despite not playing the title character, Gosling's salary matching Margot Robbie's for Barbie shows the value of his performance and his importance to the film's marketing. Gosling's Barbie salary is in line with his previous earnings, with his highest salary to date being $20 million for The Gray Man.
Barbie is the year's top-grossing movie, so it makes sense that Ryan Gosling's salary for his part was one of his highest yet. Gosling has had a successful career, full of memorable performances. He has even been nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars twice: first in 2007 for Half Nelson and again in 2017 for La La Land. While he is best known for his dramatic work, though, Gosling's role as Ken in Barbie highlights his strength in comedy, which makes it stand out.
Ryan Gosling's role...
Barbie is the year's top-grossing movie, so it makes sense that Ryan Gosling's salary for his part was one of his highest yet. Gosling has had a successful career, full of memorable performances. He has even been nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars twice: first in 2007 for Half Nelson and again in 2017 for La La Land. While he is best known for his dramatic work, though, Gosling's role as Ken in Barbie highlights his strength in comedy, which makes it stand out.
Ryan Gosling's role...
- 9/25/2023
- by Kyle McLeod
- ScreenRant.com
Barbie hopes to bring shades of pink to the 96th Academy Awards as Warner Bros. confirms its campaign for the film to earn consideration for Best Original Screenplay.
Per Variety, Warner Bros. confirmed their intention to push Barbie's Oscar prospects by submitting the film for Best Original Screenplay which, if successful, would secure a nod for director Greta Gerwig and her life/creative partner Noah Baumbach. The confirmation comes after it was reported Warner Bros. was unsure whether to submit Barbie for Best Original or Best Adapted Screenplay. The confusion came because of the fact Barbie is based on Mattel's eponymous fashion doll franchise, thus making it an adaptation. Yet, much of the film's story was invented by Gerwig and Baumbach, suggesting it's an original screenplay.
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If Barbie scores a Best Original Screenplay nomination, it would be the fourth for Gerwig,...
Per Variety, Warner Bros. confirmed their intention to push Barbie's Oscar prospects by submitting the film for Best Original Screenplay which, if successful, would secure a nod for director Greta Gerwig and her life/creative partner Noah Baumbach. The confirmation comes after it was reported Warner Bros. was unsure whether to submit Barbie for Best Original or Best Adapted Screenplay. The confusion came because of the fact Barbie is based on Mattel's eponymous fashion doll franchise, thus making it an adaptation. Yet, much of the film's story was invented by Gerwig and Baumbach, suggesting it's an original screenplay.
Related: Does Barbie Stand a Chance at the Oscars?
If Barbie scores a Best Original Screenplay nomination, it would be the fourth for Gerwig,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Jodee Brown
- Comic Book Resources
It’s officially an original Barbie World.
Greta Gerwig’s smash hit “Barbie,” which she co-wrote with Noah Baumbach, is a box office smash that has so far grossed more than $1.4 billion. Its awards prospects also continue to increase by the day. Warner Bros. has officially confirmed to Variety that the film will be campaigned for this year’s Academy Awards for best original screenplay and other categories.
The film tells the story of Barbie (Margot Robbie), who suffers a crisis in Barbie World, leading her on a quest with her beau Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world to seek the answers regarding her existence.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
As Variety had previously reported, there was speculation regarding which screenplay category “Barbie” would compete in at the Oscars. The official on-screen credits in the movie read “based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel,...
Greta Gerwig’s smash hit “Barbie,” which she co-wrote with Noah Baumbach, is a box office smash that has so far grossed more than $1.4 billion. Its awards prospects also continue to increase by the day. Warner Bros. has officially confirmed to Variety that the film will be campaigned for this year’s Academy Awards for best original screenplay and other categories.
The film tells the story of Barbie (Margot Robbie), who suffers a crisis in Barbie World, leading her on a quest with her beau Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world to seek the answers regarding her existence.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
As Variety had previously reported, there was speculation regarding which screenplay category “Barbie” would compete in at the Oscars. The official on-screen credits in the movie read “based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Most of the time, an actor doesn’t win an Academy Award on his or her first nomination. Often, the magic doesn’t happen until their second or third (or even later) try. Take the case of the late Alan Arkin, who didn’t cash his Academy Award ticket until winning for “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2006 — on his third try. The third time was the charm for Jessica Chastain, too, when she came away from Oscar night trophy-less twice before earning the gold for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in 2021.
There are a handful of solid contenders for Oscar nomination for the 2024 ceremony who are looking to win for the first time on what they hope will be their third bid:
Robert Downey Jr., nominated for “Chaplin” in 1993 and “Tropic Thunder” in 2009 without winning who has designs on the statuette for the biopic “Oppenheimer.”
Adam Driver, who was nominated twice...
There are a handful of solid contenders for Oscar nomination for the 2024 ceremony who are looking to win for the first time on what they hope will be their third bid:
Robert Downey Jr., nominated for “Chaplin” in 1993 and “Tropic Thunder” in 2009 without winning who has designs on the statuette for the biopic “Oppenheimer.”
Adam Driver, who was nominated twice...
- 9/11/2023
- by Ray Richmond and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Most of the time, an actor doesn’t win an Academy Award on his or her first nomination. Often, the magic doesn’t happen until their second or third (or even later) try. Take the case of the late Alan Arkin, who didn’t cash his Academy Award ticket until winning for “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2006 — on his third try. The third time was the charm for Jessica Chastain, too, when she came away from Oscar night trophy-less twice before earning the gold for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in 2021.
There are a handful of solid contenders for Oscar nomination for the 2024 ceremony who are looking to win for the first time on what they hope will be their third bid:
Robert Downey Jr., nominated for “Chaplin” in 1993 and “Tropic Thunder” in 2009 without winning who has designs on the statuette for the biopic “Oppenheimer.”
Adam Driver, who was nominated twice...
There are a handful of solid contenders for Oscar nomination for the 2024 ceremony who are looking to win for the first time on what they hope will be their third bid:
Robert Downey Jr., nominated for “Chaplin” in 1993 and “Tropic Thunder” in 2009 without winning who has designs on the statuette for the biopic “Oppenheimer.”
Adam Driver, who was nominated twice...
- 9/11/2023
- by Ray Richmond, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
“Barbie,” the summer blockbuster that became 2023’s top-grossing domestic release, will be available on premium digital ownership and rental on Sept. 12, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday.
The film will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $29.99 and 48-hour rental via PVOD for $24.99 on participating digital platforms including Amazon’s Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Vudu.
From director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” is now the highest grossing box office hit before inflation adjustment in the 100-year history of Warner Bros. At the time of publishing, the film had grossed nearly $1.4 billion worldwide.
Following its PVOD release, “Barbie” will also get an Imax rollout beginning Sept. 22.
Gerwig, best known for directing “Lady Bird” and “Little Women,” both of which garnered her three Oscar nominations, has solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood with “Barbie.” The filmmaker’s clever perspective on Mattel’s iconic doll delves into...
The film will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $29.99 and 48-hour rental via PVOD for $24.99 on participating digital platforms including Amazon’s Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Vudu.
From director Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” is now the highest grossing box office hit before inflation adjustment in the 100-year history of Warner Bros. At the time of publishing, the film had grossed nearly $1.4 billion worldwide.
Following its PVOD release, “Barbie” will also get an Imax rollout beginning Sept. 22.
Gerwig, best known for directing “Lady Bird” and “Little Women,” both of which garnered her three Oscar nominations, has solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood with “Barbie.” The filmmaker’s clever perspective on Mattel’s iconic doll delves into...
- 9/5/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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