Henry Cavill leads a ragtag group on an unlikely mission in this shaggy, exaggerated account of Operation Postmaster
Guy Ritchie’s inevitable graduation from London to Hollywood has had its moments – the rambunctious zip of the first Sherlock Holmes, the stylish homoeroticism of The Man from Uncle – but it soon felt as if the once electrifying film-maker had been swallowed up by the system. A middling Sherlock sequel, a pointless King Arthur non-starter and a soulless Aladdin remake seemed like enough to push not just fans away but Ritchie himself. He’s since found a happier medium, making films for a broad, commercial audience with easily marketable stars yet on, what seem like, his own terms, wrestling some control back from the money men.
He’s barely stopped ever since, with five films made over five years and two more slotted into the next, and there is an expectedly solid,...
Guy Ritchie’s inevitable graduation from London to Hollywood has had its moments – the rambunctious zip of the first Sherlock Holmes, the stylish homoeroticism of The Man from Uncle – but it soon felt as if the once electrifying film-maker had been swallowed up by the system. A middling Sherlock sequel, a pointless King Arthur non-starter and a soulless Aladdin remake seemed like enough to push not just fans away but Ritchie himself. He’s since found a happier medium, making films for a broad, commercial audience with easily marketable stars yet on, what seem like, his own terms, wrestling some control back from the money men.
He’s barely stopped ever since, with five films made over five years and two more slotted into the next, and there is an expectedly solid,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Talk about nepotism. “Abigail,” a blood-sucking thriller about the daughter of Dracula, arguably the most famous vampire in history, is poised to lead at the domestic box office.
The R-rated movie, from Universal Pictures, is aiming for $12 million to $15 million from 3,300 North American theaters in its first weekend of release. But “Abigail” first has to fend off last weekend’s champion, A24’s “Civil War,” before taking the box office crown. The provocative thriller debuted last weekend with $25.8 million and looks to bring in $10 million to $12 million in its sophomore outing.
Based on projections, “Abigail” will, however, dance circles around two fellow newcomers, director Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” and Crunchyroll’s anime adventure “Spy x Family Code: White.” Those films are targeting $5 million to $6 million, though rivals have pegged ticket sales ever-so-slightly higher at $8 million.
“Abigail” is based on Universal’s classic 1936 monster film “Dracula’s Daughter...
The R-rated movie, from Universal Pictures, is aiming for $12 million to $15 million from 3,300 North American theaters in its first weekend of release. But “Abigail” first has to fend off last weekend’s champion, A24’s “Civil War,” before taking the box office crown. The provocative thriller debuted last weekend with $25.8 million and looks to bring in $10 million to $12 million in its sophomore outing.
Based on projections, “Abigail” will, however, dance circles around two fellow newcomers, director Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” and Crunchyroll’s anime adventure “Spy x Family Code: White.” Those films are targeting $5 million to $6 million, though rivals have pegged ticket sales ever-so-slightly higher at $8 million.
“Abigail” is based on Universal’s classic 1936 monster film “Dracula’s Daughter...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Broadway box office soared last week, as five productions joined the roster, one returned and no fewer than 30 of the 32 shows saw attendance at 90% of capacity or more. Twenty productions were sell-outs.
A raft of recent arrivals were among the strong box office performers, with The Outsiders, The Wiz, Suffs, Hell’s Kitchen and The Great Gatsby filling all seats at their respective venues. The Who’s Tommy came within sight of the $1M mark.
In all, the 32 shows grossed a whopping $37,095,505 for the week leading up to the Easter holiday, a 30% increase over the previous week and an 8% jump over last year at this time. Total attendance for the week ending March 31 was 271,802, an 18% boost over the previous week. More than 96% of all seats were occupied. Average ticket price was $136.48.
Among the notable entries:
Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll, began its commercial transfer at the Belasco, grossing $777,541, with...
A raft of recent arrivals were among the strong box office performers, with The Outsiders, The Wiz, Suffs, Hell’s Kitchen and The Great Gatsby filling all seats at their respective venues. The Who’s Tommy came within sight of the $1M mark.
In all, the 32 shows grossed a whopping $37,095,505 for the week leading up to the Easter holiday, a 30% increase over the previous week and an 8% jump over last year at this time. Total attendance for the week ending March 31 was 271,802, an 18% boost over the previous week. More than 96% of all seats were occupied. Average ticket price was $136.48.
Among the notable entries:
Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll, began its commercial transfer at the Belasco, grossing $777,541, with...
- 4/2/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
While Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun pushed a 13-year-old Christian Bale to the limelight, transitioning into a prominent adult actor wasn’t easy. It would be another 13 years after the release of Spielberg’s war drama before the actor would eventually land his footing in Hollywood, thanks to his brilliance in American Psycho.
But prior to skyrocketing to the top after playing the sadistic killer, Bale did star in a plethora of movies, which involved a record-breaking Disney musical. However, the Batman Begins Star doesn’t share fond memories of working in the musical, as it wasn’t the film he initially signed up for.
Christian Bale Starred in One of Disney’s Lowest Grossing Features
Newsies | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The ’90s were a golden period for the House of the Mouse. Considered the Disney Renaissance era, from ’89 to ’99, the Industry giant kept hitting it out...
But prior to skyrocketing to the top after playing the sadistic killer, Bale did star in a plethora of movies, which involved a record-breaking Disney musical. However, the Batman Begins Star doesn’t share fond memories of working in the musical, as it wasn’t the film he initially signed up for.
Christian Bale Starred in One of Disney’s Lowest Grossing Features
Newsies | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The ’90s were a golden period for the House of the Mouse. Considered the Disney Renaissance era, from ’89 to ’99, the Industry giant kept hitting it out...
- 4/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The “King Richard” actor Will Smith recently had an interview with Complex correspondent Speedy Morman in a 360 with Speedy segment that was published on Tuesday, March 26.
There, Smith shared how far he’s come in life and his career, and how well his views on finances have changed from “gathering” to “giving.”
The revelation came after Morman asked Smith during the interview if his net worth was really $350 million like Google claimed.
The “Aladdin” actor first of all laughed at the question about his real net worth before replying, “I don’t even know, man. I don’t discuss such things.”
The interview came after Variety revealed that the charity foundation Smith shares with his wife, “Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation” will be shutting down due to lack of donations which took effect after Smith’s infamous Oscars slap, aka the slap heard around the world.
Variety also reported...
There, Smith shared how far he’s come in life and his career, and how well his views on finances have changed from “gathering” to “giving.”
The revelation came after Morman asked Smith during the interview if his net worth was really $350 million like Google claimed.
The “Aladdin” actor first of all laughed at the question about his real net worth before replying, “I don’t even know, man. I don’t discuss such things.”
The interview came after Variety revealed that the charity foundation Smith shares with his wife, “Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation” will be shutting down due to lack of donations which took effect after Smith’s infamous Oscars slap, aka the slap heard around the world.
Variety also reported...
- 3/30/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
It’s been nearly 70 years since Godzilla first step foot on the silver screen with Ishiro Honda’s 1954 opus, Gojira. What started as an allegory about the horrors of the atomic bomb and war has since been reimagined myriad times to cover everything from the awesome forces of nature to geopolitical alliances, the absurdities of consumerism to mankind’s inability to curb pollution. Whether Godzilla is a tragic monster, a defender of earth, or children’s role model, there’s no denying the appeal the Big G has to audiences.
After all, it’s damn entertaining to watch a giant monster stomping around the streets of a metropolis and leaving a path of destruction. Sure, American movies like King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms primed American audiences for features of this magnitude. But really, it was Godzilla and the evolution of the IP’s unique genre of films — kaiju...
After all, it’s damn entertaining to watch a giant monster stomping around the streets of a metropolis and leaving a path of destruction. Sure, American movies like King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms primed American audiences for features of this magnitude. But really, it was Godzilla and the evolution of the IP’s unique genre of films — kaiju...
- 3/28/2024
- by Kyle Cubr
- bloody-disgusting.com
Will Smith is indeed the jack of all trades in the entertainment industry. A music artist, a TV icon, a visionary film producer, and an Oscar-winning actor, he has done it all. The Men in Black actor’s career started back in the mid-1980s when he became part of a hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. However, his popularity skyrocketed when he was featured in the popular ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
- 3/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die trailer has given audiences an explosive glimpse into what to expect from the upcoming fourth installment of the buddy cop actioner franchise.
Joining the duo in their latest adventure are Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, and more. Renowned record producer DJ Khaled is also among those returning to the franchise after his hilarious cameo appearance in the third film.
DJ Khaled in Bad Boys for Life (2020). Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Speaking of the record executive, even Bad Boys star Will Smith was stunned by Khaled’s dedication to the role of Manny the Butcher. Within the given material, the 48-year-old disc jockey was actually able to entertain the viewers with his on-screen presence. It turns out he went full method-acting mode once he stepped into the set of Bad Boys for Life (2020).
SUGGESTEDBad Boys 4 Reportedly...
Joining the duo in their latest adventure are Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, and more. Renowned record producer DJ Khaled is also among those returning to the franchise after his hilarious cameo appearance in the third film.
DJ Khaled in Bad Boys for Life (2020). Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Speaking of the record executive, even Bad Boys star Will Smith was stunned by Khaled’s dedication to the role of Manny the Butcher. Within the given material, the 48-year-old disc jockey was actually able to entertain the viewers with his on-screen presence. It turns out he went full method-acting mode once he stepped into the set of Bad Boys for Life (2020).
SUGGESTEDBad Boys 4 Reportedly...
- 3/27/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Top 10 animated movies of all time ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.
10. Cars (2006)
Director: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (co-director) Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% IMDb Score: 7./10 Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes Available on: Disney Plus (US & India)
On his journey to the most important race of his career, Lightning McQueen gets separated from his hauler truck,...
Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.
10. Cars (2006)
Director: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (co-director) Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% IMDb Score: 7./10 Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes Available on: Disney Plus (US & India)
On his journey to the most important race of his career, Lightning McQueen gets separated from his hauler truck,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
As Hollywood consistently churns out box office hits, it’s common for successful films to spawn franchises in pursuit of continued success through sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and many other ways. However, some of these sequels don’t always stay up to the mark. Following are several examples of movies where Hollywood’s pursuit of extending classic hits led to disappointing sequels.
Back to The Future Part II
Released in 1985, the original Back to The Future stood out as one of the defining blockbusters of the 1980s with its enduring legacy spanning nearly four decades as one of the most cherished and influential films of all time.
Back to The Future Part II
The film was a box office hit and was liked by the audience and critics alike. Following its success, a sequel to the classic sci-fi film was released in 1989. Starring Michael J. Fox reprising his role as Marty McFly,...
Back to The Future Part II
Released in 1985, the original Back to The Future stood out as one of the defining blockbusters of the 1980s with its enduring legacy spanning nearly four decades as one of the most cherished and influential films of all time.
Back to The Future Part II
The film was a box office hit and was liked by the audience and critics alike. Following its success, a sequel to the classic sci-fi film was released in 1989. Starring Michael J. Fox reprising his role as Marty McFly,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Nibbler the Nibblonian first appeared on "Futurama" in the episode "Love's Labours Lost in Space", wherein Leela (Katey Sagal) assumed he was a poor, lost animal that merely needed a home. She put an adorable red cape on him and outfitted him with a diaper. Nibbler had a voracious appetite and could consume many, many, many times his own body weight in pork products in a single day. Nibbler would then poop out perfectly round spheres of solidified dark matter that, quite conveniently, could serve as starship fuel.
It was later revealed that Nibbler was, in fact, Lord Nibbler, an impossibly ancient being -- born around 274 Bce -- who could speak in a clear, deep voice. He belonged to a species that possessed fleets of tiny, adorable warships and who were occasionally kidnapped and farmed for their fuel-pooping abilities. For years, whenever someone saw Nibbler speak, he could activate his...
It was later revealed that Nibbler was, in fact, Lord Nibbler, an impossibly ancient being -- born around 274 Bce -- who could speak in a clear, deep voice. He belonged to a species that possessed fleets of tiny, adorable warships and who were occasionally kidnapped and farmed for their fuel-pooping abilities. For years, whenever someone saw Nibbler speak, he could activate his...
- 3/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Setting the Stage for Storybrooke’s Charm Let’s take a trip down memory lane to where it all began, shall we? The pilot episode of ‘Once Upon a Time’ tossed us into Storybrooke without a life jacket, and boy, did we swim. This quaint little town, with its secret fairy tale DNA, had us all wishing for a wardrobe change—cloak and dagger style. Introduction of Storybrooke wasn’t just an intro to the characters; it was a full-blown invitation to the ball. And who could resist? Remember when Captain Hook teamed up with Aladdin and Jasmine in ‘A Wondrous Place’? That was...
- 2/29/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
Buckle up, Ray Donovan fans. There's more to the hit crime drama coming soon.
After the poorly received television ending and the subsequent movie following, fans are still hungry for more of the Donovan family.
Fortunately for fans, Deadline reports that there's a new Ray Donovan series coming to Paramount+ later this year.
Here's everything we know about the new series offshoot coming to Paramount+ later this year.
The Donovans to Come From Guy Ritchie and Ronan Bennett: Plot, Cast, and Everything We Know
The Donovans is loosely based on the original Showtime drama, but there will be some major changes.
Guy Ritchie is set to direct and executive produce, with Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett penning all 10 episodes of the series.
The series acts as an extension of the Ray Donovan franchise from Showtime/MTV Studios and 101 Studios.
The Donovans is to take place in Europe, focusing...
After the poorly received television ending and the subsequent movie following, fans are still hungry for more of the Donovan family.
Fortunately for fans, Deadline reports that there's a new Ray Donovan series coming to Paramount+ later this year.
Here's everything we know about the new series offshoot coming to Paramount+ later this year.
The Donovans to Come From Guy Ritchie and Ronan Bennett: Plot, Cast, and Everything We Know
The Donovans is loosely based on the original Showtime drama, but there will be some major changes.
Guy Ritchie is set to direct and executive produce, with Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett penning all 10 episodes of the series.
The series acts as an extension of the Ray Donovan franchise from Showtime/MTV Studios and 101 Studios.
The Donovans is to take place in Europe, focusing...
- 2/28/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
Hello, and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline.
Today I’m chatting with M88 managing partner and co-founder Phillip Sun, who has a unique outlook and philosophy and uses that forward thinking to propel the firm to the top of the business. This is why he’s ascended the ranks as one of the industry’s most dynamic reps.
As a former partner at WME, Sun launched M88, a full-service management firm, in August 2020. This was done in partnership with Marco founder and CEO Charles D. King. The firm represents a diverse generation of talented artists who bring fresh perspectives to create a much needed cultural shift. As the first major Bipoc-led representation company, M88 is behind some of today’s biggest filmmakers and sought after talent of color, passionately elevating clients at all levels (studio fare to...
Today I’m chatting with M88 managing partner and co-founder Phillip Sun, who has a unique outlook and philosophy and uses that forward thinking to propel the firm to the top of the business. This is why he’s ascended the ranks as one of the industry’s most dynamic reps.
As a former partner at WME, Sun launched M88, a full-service management firm, in August 2020. This was done in partnership with Marco founder and CEO Charles D. King. The firm represents a diverse generation of talented artists who bring fresh perspectives to create a much needed cultural shift. As the first major Bipoc-led representation company, M88 is behind some of today’s biggest filmmakers and sought after talent of color, passionately elevating clients at all levels (studio fare to...
- 2/23/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress Julia Stiles has wrapped production on her directorial debut, Wish You Were Here, based on the bestseller by Renee Carlino. The cast includes Isabelle Fuhrman (The Novice), Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Jimmie Fails (The Last Black Man in San Francisco), Gabby Kono (Magic Carpet Rides), Jennifer Grey (A Real Pain) and Kelsey Grammer (Frasier).
Adapted for the screen by Stiles, the film tells the story of Charlotte, a woman who finds herself in a rut, searching for a spark that seems just out of reach. After she has a whirlwind night of romance and imagining a future with a man named Adam, he ghosts her. But when Charlotte finally discovers that Adam is terminally ill, she helps him spend his last days living life to the fullest.
In a statement to Deadline, Stiles shared that she’s “been looking for years for the right story to tell” as director,...
Adapted for the screen by Stiles, the film tells the story of Charlotte, a woman who finds herself in a rut, searching for a spark that seems just out of reach. After she has a whirlwind night of romance and imagining a future with a man named Adam, he ghosts her. But when Charlotte finally discovers that Adam is terminally ill, she helps him spend his last days living life to the fullest.
In a statement to Deadline, Stiles shared that she’s “been looking for years for the right story to tell” as director,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney loves a live-action remake. The House of Mouse has discovered that instead of coming up with new ideas they can simply remake their classic animated flicks into live action. The results have been pretty darn profitable, and the studio shows no signs of stopping — there are currently live-action remakes of "Moana" and "Lilo and Stitch" on the way. One of their successful live-action remakes was the 2019 take on "Aladdin," helmed by — believe it or not — Guy Ritchie. The film was a smash, hauling in over $1 billion worldwide and going on to become the ninth highest-grossing film of 2019.
When you make numbers like that, a sequel can't be far behind. Sure enough, in 2019 the film's producer, Dan Lin, revealed that Disney was in the early stages of developing a sequel. But that's the last we've really heard of the potential follow-up. The live-action "Aladdin" starred Will Smith as the Genie...
When you make numbers like that, a sequel can't be far behind. Sure enough, in 2019 the film's producer, Dan Lin, revealed that Disney was in the early stages of developing a sequel. But that's the last we've really heard of the potential follow-up. The live-action "Aladdin" starred Will Smith as the Genie...
- 2/21/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Netflix’s The Night Agent is ready to welcome four new actors to the intense action thriller’s sophomore season. Excited to go behind enemy lines for one of the streamer’s chart-topping series are Michael Malarkey and Keon Alexander as series regulars, with Navid Negahban and Rob Heaps as recurring guest stars.
The following character descriptions hail from Variety‘s exclusive report:
Michael Markalay plays Markus, a military chief and loyal nephew to a dictator newly convicted of war crimes by the Hague. In contrast, Keon Alexander plays Javad, who oversees security for the Iranian Mission to the United Nations and monitors the loyalty of its employees.
Navid Negahban portrays Abbas, the venerable U.N. ambassador for Iran. Finally, Rob Heaps plays Tomas, the elitist son of the aforementioned deposed dictator, who is keen on restoring his family to power.
After an extended wait for new episodes of Netflix...
The following character descriptions hail from Variety‘s exclusive report:
Michael Markalay plays Markus, a military chief and loyal nephew to a dictator newly convicted of war crimes by the Hague. In contrast, Keon Alexander plays Javad, who oversees security for the Iranian Mission to the United Nations and monitors the loyalty of its employees.
Navid Negahban portrays Abbas, the venerable U.N. ambassador for Iran. Finally, Rob Heaps plays Tomas, the elitist son of the aforementioned deposed dictator, who is keen on restoring his family to power.
After an extended wait for new episodes of Netflix...
- 2/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It’s hard to explain exactly what inspired this list. Maybe we just wanted to rave some more about Pixar. Maybe watching Avatar again and the new sequel Avatar: The Way of Water boggled our minds. Whatever it was, it’s done, and we can’t take it back (the delete key is broken). It is kind of strange that there are so many blue movie characters. If we wanted to do, say, Best Red Characters in Movies, it would just be five pictures of Hellboy and five pictures of Darth Maul. Travel below to see our picks for the very best blue characters in movie history!
Diva Plavalaguna – The Fifth Element
We usually don’t like to highlight characters that strictly sing their dialogue but there’s something about this Diva. The fact that we can’t understand anything she says helps matters. As does the way her head...
Diva Plavalaguna – The Fifth Element
We usually don’t like to highlight characters that strictly sing their dialogue but there’s something about this Diva. The fact that we can’t understand anything she says helps matters. As does the way her head...
- 2/9/2024
- by JoBlo.com
- JoBlo.com
Things are eerily quiet on the front of a potential release for Descendants 4.
The upcoming fourth film in Disney Channel's Descendants franchise will continue to honor the legacy of over 100 years of movies from the House of Mouse.
The series of films follows the sons and daughters of iconic Disney characters such as Cinderella, Ursula, and Aladdin as they undertake magical adventures just like their parents.
Read full article on The Direct.
The upcoming fourth film in Disney Channel's Descendants franchise will continue to honor the legacy of over 100 years of movies from the House of Mouse.
The series of films follows the sons and daughters of iconic Disney characters such as Cinderella, Ursula, and Aladdin as they undertake magical adventures just like their parents.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/28/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Derek Hough and Julianne Hough are returning as the hosts of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade and we have everything you need to know about 2023′s special.
The special was directed by Sam Wrench, who most recently directed Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour concert movie.
The two-hour special airs on ABC from 10am to 12pm Et and 9am to 11am Pt on Monday morning (December 25). You can stream the event the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
The show was filmed from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California with special performances from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i and aboard Disney Cruise Line.
Head inside to check out the performers and songs lineup…
Check out the full lineup below…
Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Good Morning” and “Deck the Halls” Medley
Ariana DeBose – “This Wish” from Walt Disney...
The special was directed by Sam Wrench, who most recently directed Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour concert movie.
The two-hour special airs on ABC from 10am to 12pm Et and 9am to 11am Pt on Monday morning (December 25). You can stream the event the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
The show was filmed from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California with special performances from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i and aboard Disney Cruise Line.
Head inside to check out the performers and songs lineup…
Check out the full lineup below…
Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Good Morning” and “Deck the Halls” Medley
Ariana DeBose – “This Wish” from Walt Disney...
- 12/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Is it your Christmas wish to spend the day with Mickey, Minnie, and your other favorite Disney characters? While celebrating the holiday at Disney World or Disneyland might not be in the cards this year, you can still soak in some Disney Christmas magic thanks to the 2023 Disney Christmas parade.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. The 2023 parade features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Derek and Julianne Hough, Chrissy Metz, Smashing Pumpkins, and Michael Bolton. Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Disney Christmas parade and how to watch it.
Disney’s Christmas Day parade airs at 10 a.m. on ABC The Smashing Pumpkins at the 2023 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade | ABC/Disney Parks
Disney’s Christmas Day parade has been a holiday tradition since 1983. Filmed earlier this year at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim,...
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. The 2023 parade features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Derek and Julianne Hough, Chrissy Metz, Smashing Pumpkins, and Michael Bolton. Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Disney Christmas parade and how to watch it.
Disney’s Christmas Day parade airs at 10 a.m. on ABC The Smashing Pumpkins at the 2023 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade | ABC/Disney Parks
Disney’s Christmas Day parade has been a holiday tradition since 1983. Filmed earlier this year at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Naomi Scott (Aladdin), Kit Harington (Game Of Thrones) and Simon Callow (Shakespeare in Love) have wrapped shoot on romance Eternal Return, for Village Roadshow, Macro and Bk Studios.
Since it was announced last Cannes, Macro and Bk Studios are among new elements to have joined the project, which marks one of the last features produced by Brit Bill Kenwright who passed away in late October. Lakeshore is handling international sales.
Also starring are Sonoya Mizuno and Jay Lycurgo. Yaniv Raz (Dr. Bird’s Advice For Sad Poets) directs.
The film follows Cass (Scott), a young woman who has resigned herself to a life without love—until she meets Virgil (Harington), an enigmatic mapmaker who charts journeys to imaginary places, and his partner-in-crime, Malcolm (Simon Callow), whose relentless quest to travel back in time awakens Cass to love again.
Filming took place in London, Cardiff and Bristol with Range Select repping domestic and Lakeshore repping international.
Since it was announced last Cannes, Macro and Bk Studios are among new elements to have joined the project, which marks one of the last features produced by Brit Bill Kenwright who passed away in late October. Lakeshore is handling international sales.
Also starring are Sonoya Mizuno and Jay Lycurgo. Yaniv Raz (Dr. Bird’s Advice For Sad Poets) directs.
The film follows Cass (Scott), a young woman who has resigned herself to a life without love—until she meets Virgil (Harington), an enigmatic mapmaker who charts journeys to imaginary places, and his partner-in-crime, Malcolm (Simon Callow), whose relentless quest to travel back in time awakens Cass to love again.
Filming took place in London, Cardiff and Bristol with Range Select repping domestic and Lakeshore repping international.
- 12/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Naomi Scott, who memorably played Princess Jasmine in Disney’s big-budget Aladdin remake, is set to star in Paramount’s highly anticipated horror sequel, Smile 2. The film, which already had an October 18, 2024 release date, has been on the fast track ever since the first film scored an amazing $217 million at the global box office. Not bad for a movie that was originally planned as a direct-to-streaming film.
According to Deadline, Scott’s role and the premise of the film are being kept under wraps. Apparently the role was a hot one for a lot of up-and-coming young actors, with Scott nailing the part thanks to her status as a rising star. While she’s never really gotten the right breakout role yet (the Charlie’s Angels reboot she was in flopped), Scott seems primed to make it to the next level, and a juicy part in a horror franchise might be just the ticket.
According to Deadline, Scott’s role and the premise of the film are being kept under wraps. Apparently the role was a hot one for a lot of up-and-coming young actors, with Scott nailing the part thanks to her status as a rising star. While she’s never really gotten the right breakout role yet (the Charlie’s Angels reboot she was in flopped), Scott seems primed to make it to the next level, and a juicy part in a horror franchise might be just the ticket.
- 12/14/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
New details have been revealed about the highly anticipated sequel to Paramount Pictures’ horror movie Smile.
It was just announced that Naomi Scott has been cast as the lead star of the upcoming movie, though plot details are completely unknown so we don’t have anything to share about her character right now.
Deadline reports that Parker Finn is returning to write and direct the second installment of the new horror franchise, which will hit theaters on October 18, 2024.
Keep reading to find out more…
The first movie was a surprise hit and grossed $217 million worldwide. The film starred Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter who, after witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.
Sosie opened...
It was just announced that Naomi Scott has been cast as the lead star of the upcoming movie, though plot details are completely unknown so we don’t have anything to share about her character right now.
Deadline reports that Parker Finn is returning to write and direct the second installment of the new horror franchise, which will hit theaters on October 18, 2024.
Keep reading to find out more…
The first movie was a surprise hit and grossed $217 million worldwide. The film starred Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter who, after witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.
Sosie opened...
- 12/13/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Naomi Scott has been set to star in Paramount Pictures’ untitled sequel to its hit horror pic Smile. Parker Finn wrote the script and will direct. Temple Hill is producing.
The original was a runaway hit last year after Paramount made the smart move to release it in theaters rather than o Paramount+. The gamble paid off: the film went on to gross $217 million worldwide, with a sequel quickly put in development.
The original film revolved around a psychiatrist who after witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity. Plot details for the sequel are being kept under wraps.
Given the popularity of the first pic, Paramount sees the film as a top priority going forward and the casting process was competitive, with several up-and-coming stars chasing the part Scott would eventually land. The sequel is due to be...
The original was a runaway hit last year after Paramount made the smart move to release it in theaters rather than o Paramount+. The gamble paid off: the film went on to gross $217 million worldwide, with a sequel quickly put in development.
The original film revolved around a psychiatrist who after witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity. Plot details for the sequel are being kept under wraps.
Given the popularity of the first pic, Paramount sees the film as a top priority going forward and the casting process was competitive, with several up-and-coming stars chasing the part Scott would eventually land. The sequel is due to be...
- 12/13/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
In the next thrilling installment of “The Curse of Oak Island: Digging Deeper,” airing Tuesday at 8:00 Pm on History, the treasure-hunting team delves into the mysterious cavity known as Aladdin’s Cave. Season 11 Episode 5, titled “The Grand Opening,” follows the excitement stirred by the Muon data, pointing to a compelling target within the cavern where high traces of gold and silver have been detected.
As the team investigates further, they stumble upon what seems to be man-made entrances and exits leading into the enigmatic Aladdin’s Cave. The discovery intensifies the anticipation and speculation surrounding Oak Island’s hidden secrets. Viewers can expect a gripping exploration of the team’s findings, theories, and the perpetual quest for the island’s elusive treasures.
For fans of history, mystery, and the ongoing pursuit of Oak Island’s fabled riches, “The Curse of Oak Island: Digging Deeper” continues to unravel the layers of intrigue.
As the team investigates further, they stumble upon what seems to be man-made entrances and exits leading into the enigmatic Aladdin’s Cave. The discovery intensifies the anticipation and speculation surrounding Oak Island’s hidden secrets. Viewers can expect a gripping exploration of the team’s findings, theories, and the perpetual quest for the island’s elusive treasures.
For fans of history, mystery, and the ongoing pursuit of Oak Island’s fabled riches, “The Curse of Oak Island: Digging Deeper” continues to unravel the layers of intrigue.
- 12/12/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
‘Tis the season of abundance! Celebrate more being more with director Jenn Wexler’s “The Sacrifice Game,” a campy new Shudder release that imagines what would happen if the cast of “The Holdovers” got a Christmas visit from the Manson Family at an all-girls boarding school with a witchy secret.
Co-written by Wexler and Sean Redlitz, this grab-bag seasonal period flick — shot in snowy Canada and set in 1971 — is more gruesome than scary and takes a handful of decidedly silly turns. Be it fruit cake, stuffed stocking, whatever your holiday metaphor, the fantasy horror adventure of students Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken) gifts audiences steadily stranger fun almost all the way through. It’s a genre blend that’s delightful, baffling, and surprisingly ruthless in its decisive direction with a holiday twist that isn’t necessary for the plot but certainly ties the zany concept together.
What begins...
Co-written by Wexler and Sean Redlitz, this grab-bag seasonal period flick — shot in snowy Canada and set in 1971 — is more gruesome than scary and takes a handful of decidedly silly turns. Be it fruit cake, stuffed stocking, whatever your holiday metaphor, the fantasy horror adventure of students Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken) gifts audiences steadily stranger fun almost all the way through. It’s a genre blend that’s delightful, baffling, and surprisingly ruthless in its decisive direction with a holiday twist that isn’t necessary for the plot but certainly ties the zany concept together.
What begins...
- 12/8/2023
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Welcome to a festive exploration of enchanting characters from our favorite holiday films. As we cozy up with our hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies, let’s delve into the magical world of holiday icons. These beloved figures not only fill our hearts with joy but also possess abilities that could rival the famed Genie from Aladdin. Let’s unwrap this gift of an article and discover the top five holiday characters whose charm and powers stand toe-to-toe with the Genie’s. Santa Claus Brings More Than Just Gifts At the very mention of holiday magic, one figure immediately springs to mind: Santa Claus.
- 12/8/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Watching Christmas horror movies is a proud tradition for spooky fiends looking to escape their post-Halloween blues and the agonizing two months of forced consumerism and awful music blasting in every department store. The films in this very specific category are known for subverting the cheer and innocence associated with the holiday, and often focus on characters experiencing isolation because their family situation is far from those depicted in generic Hallmark Christmas movies. Every year, we are treated to new ideas on how to make Christmas creepy, and this year fans should be snuggling up on the couch to view is The Sacrifice Game.
Co-written with her husband Sean Redlitz, The Sacrifice Game is the sophomore feature for director Jenn Wexler, produced by Heather Buckley (who previously worked with Wexler on The Ranger), as well as Philip Kalin-Hajdu and Albert Melamed. The story is set in the 1970s, pulling inspiration...
Co-written with her husband Sean Redlitz, The Sacrifice Game is the sophomore feature for director Jenn Wexler, produced by Heather Buckley (who previously worked with Wexler on The Ranger), as well as Philip Kalin-Hajdu and Albert Melamed. The story is set in the 1970s, pulling inspiration...
- 12/5/2023
- by Chris Aitkens
Get ready for a gripping episode of “The Curse of Oak Island” with Season 11 Episode 6, titled “The Grand Opening,” airing Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on History. The Oak Island team is in for an exciting discovery as the Muon data reveals a compelling target within the mysterious cavity known as Aladdin’s Cave. This cavity has been a focal point due to high traces of gold and silver found within.
In this episode, the team stumbles upon what appears to be man-made entrances and exits into Aladdin’s Cave, adding a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga. As the mystery of Oak Island continues to unfold, viewers can anticipate edge-of-the-seat moments and revelations that may bring them closer to uncovering the secrets hidden beneath this enigmatic island. Don’t miss “The Grand Opening” as the team ventures deeper into the heart of Oak Island, pursuing clues that...
In this episode, the team stumbles upon what appears to be man-made entrances and exits into Aladdin’s Cave, adding a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga. As the mystery of Oak Island continues to unfold, viewers can anticipate edge-of-the-seat moments and revelations that may bring them closer to uncovering the secrets hidden beneath this enigmatic island. Don’t miss “The Grand Opening” as the team ventures deeper into the heart of Oak Island, pursuing clues that...
- 12/5/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Poster for Sundance Now’s ‘The Lovers’
AMC+’s December 2023 lineup includes the premiere of Sundance Now’s The Lovers series, a holiday special with Harry Hamlin, and new episodes of BBC America’s Planet Earth III. The streaming service will also host the Shudder original films It’s a Wonderful Knife and The Sacrifice Game.
AMC+ also announced The Killing starring Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman will be available for binge-watching on December 4, 2023. Season one of UK’s Being Human with Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey, and Aidan Turner streams beginning on December 14, with additional seasons arriving on Thursdays. Plus, the quickly canceled Pan Am starring Margot Robbie and Christina Ricci flies in on December 21.
AMC+ December 2023 Lineup The Lovers – Premieres Thursday, December 7 on AMC+ and Sundance Now; New Episodes Continue Every Thursday Until the Season Finale on January 4
The series follows Janet, a foul-mouthed supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything,...
AMC+’s December 2023 lineup includes the premiere of Sundance Now’s The Lovers series, a holiday special with Harry Hamlin, and new episodes of BBC America’s Planet Earth III. The streaming service will also host the Shudder original films It’s a Wonderful Knife and The Sacrifice Game.
AMC+ also announced The Killing starring Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman will be available for binge-watching on December 4, 2023. Season one of UK’s Being Human with Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey, and Aidan Turner streams beginning on December 14, with additional seasons arriving on Thursdays. Plus, the quickly canceled Pan Am starring Margot Robbie and Christina Ricci flies in on December 21.
AMC+ December 2023 Lineup The Lovers – Premieres Thursday, December 7 on AMC+ and Sundance Now; New Episodes Continue Every Thursday Until the Season Finale on January 4
The series follows Janet, a foul-mouthed supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Who Knows Why We Make the Memories We Do?
IMDb search results and the monolithic “critical consensus” can tell you what supposedly should come to mind when any given actor comes up in conversation. But every cinephile knows that for whatever reason performers become permanently linked to specific roles in our minds. It’s an indelible, personal assignment that can be sentimentally meaningful (Robin Williams will always be the “Aladdin” Genie in Disney adults’ hearts) — or inexplicable and circumstantial.
It wasn’t until I heard news of Julian Sands’ hiking accident,...
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Who Knows Why We Make the Memories We Do?
IMDb search results and the monolithic “critical consensus” can tell you what supposedly should come to mind when any given actor comes up in conversation. But every cinephile knows that for whatever reason performers become permanently linked to specific roles in our minds. It’s an indelible, personal assignment that can be sentimentally meaningful (Robin Williams will always be the “Aladdin” Genie in Disney adults’ hearts) — or inexplicable and circumstantial.
It wasn’t until I heard news of Julian Sands’ hiking accident,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Alison Foreman and Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
As Disney has been enthusiastically reminding us all year, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio by Walt and Roy Disney. Walt was an animator whose previous company, Laugh-o-Gram Studio, which he founded with Ub Iwerks, had just gone bankrupt. Meanwhile Roy was still suffering from tuberculosis. Yet the studio they founded would come to be ranked number 53 on the Fortune 500 list of the biggest companies in the United States in 2022. More impressive still, the company has achieved the ever elusive mystique of being a brand adored and respected around the world.
The Walt Disney Company (as it has been known since 1986) has expanded into all sorts of areas over the years, from theme parks to superhero movies to streaming documentaries, but the heart and soul of the endeavour is still, at the end of things, Walt Disney Animation Studios, which was put into...
The Walt Disney Company (as it has been known since 1986) has expanded into all sorts of areas over the years, from theme parks to superhero movies to streaming documentaries, but the heart and soul of the endeavour is still, at the end of things, Walt Disney Animation Studios, which was put into...
- 11/23/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Director Chris Columbus, who is best known for directing the first two films of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, speaking on the 30th anniversary of his widely acclaimed comedy film ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, recounted his time with actor-comedian Robin Williams, as well as the planned sequel to the film which unfortunately never happened.
Remembering the legendary comedian, Columbus spoke of his penchant for constant improvisation which led to several retakes, and many surprises as Williams would often deviate from the script to do his own thing.
“We shot almost 2 million feet of film on that picture. Early on in the process, he went to me, ‘Hey boss, the way I like to work, if you’re up for it, is I’ll give you three or four scripted takes, and then let’s play,” the ‘Home Alone’ director told Business Insider as per Deadline.
“Robin would change every take. So Robin would...
Remembering the legendary comedian, Columbus spoke of his penchant for constant improvisation which led to several retakes, and many surprises as Williams would often deviate from the script to do his own thing.
“We shot almost 2 million feet of film on that picture. Early on in the process, he went to me, ‘Hey boss, the way I like to work, if you’re up for it, is I’ll give you three or four scripted takes, and then let’s play,” the ‘Home Alone’ director told Business Insider as per Deadline.
“Robin would change every take. So Robin would...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Director Chris Columbus, who is best known for directing the first two films of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, speaking on the 30th anniversary of his widely acclaimed comedy film ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, recounted his time with actor-comedian Robin Williams, as well as the planned sequel to the film which unfortunately never happened.
Remembering the legendary comedian, Columbus spoke of his penchant for constant improvisation which led to several retakes, and many surprises as Williams would often deviate from the script to do his own thing.
“We shot almost 2 million feet of film on that picture. Early on in the process, he went to me, ‘Hey boss, the way I like to work, if you’re up for it, is I’ll give you three or four scripted takes, and then let’s play,” the ‘Home Alone’ director told Business Insider as per Deadline.
“Robin would change every take. So Robin would...
Remembering the legendary comedian, Columbus spoke of his penchant for constant improvisation which led to several retakes, and many surprises as Williams would often deviate from the script to do his own thing.
“We shot almost 2 million feet of film on that picture. Early on in the process, he went to me, ‘Hey boss, the way I like to work, if you’re up for it, is I’ll give you three or four scripted takes, and then let’s play,” the ‘Home Alone’ director told Business Insider as per Deadline.
“Robin would change every take. So Robin would...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
A revival of Monty Python’s classic musical Spamalot officially opened on November 16 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.
The musical began performances on October 31 and stars Tony award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart, known for his roles in Aladdin and Hamilton, who portrays the character of King Arthur. He is joined by Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer from Beetlejuice as The Lady of the Lake, Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald from Waitress as Patsy, Tony nominee Ethan Slater from SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical as The Historian/Prince Herbert, Taran Killam from Hamilton and Saturday Night Live as Lancelot, Jimmy Smagula from Billy Elliot as Sir Bedevere, Drama Desk Award winner Michael Urie from Shrinking and Torch Song as Sir Robin, and Nik Walker from Hamilton as Sir Galahad.
The musical is based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and follows King Arther and the Knights of the Round Table...
The musical began performances on October 31 and stars Tony award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart, known for his roles in Aladdin and Hamilton, who portrays the character of King Arthur. He is joined by Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer from Beetlejuice as The Lady of the Lake, Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald from Waitress as Patsy, Tony nominee Ethan Slater from SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical as The Historian/Prince Herbert, Taran Killam from Hamilton and Saturday Night Live as Lancelot, Jimmy Smagula from Billy Elliot as Sir Bedevere, Drama Desk Award winner Michael Urie from Shrinking and Torch Song as Sir Robin, and Nik Walker from Hamilton as Sir Galahad.
The musical is based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and follows King Arther and the Knights of the Round Table...
- 11/20/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
If Disney made Christian movies, they would look like this, with Mary in the mould of Beauty and the Beast’s Belle, Joseph giving Aladdin vibes and Banderas stealing every scene
If you feel the need to watch a faith film, you could do far, far worse than this one, a decently staged musical treatment of the nativity that feels like a Christian version of a live action Disney movie. Mary (Fiona Palomo) is a heroine in the mould of Belle from Beauty and the Beast or Jasmine from Aladdin: bookish and dreaming of a world in which she gets to make her own life decisions, instead of being married off to some guy called Joseph (Milo Manheim) whom she’s never met. Luckily, he turns out to be quite puckish and hunky (also in the Aladdin vein), while your comic relief type characters take the form of the Three Wise Men.
If you feel the need to watch a faith film, you could do far, far worse than this one, a decently staged musical treatment of the nativity that feels like a Christian version of a live action Disney movie. Mary (Fiona Palomo) is a heroine in the mould of Belle from Beauty and the Beast or Jasmine from Aladdin: bookish and dreaming of a world in which she gets to make her own life decisions, instead of being married off to some guy called Joseph (Milo Manheim) whom she’s never met. Luckily, he turns out to be quite puckish and hunky (also in the Aladdin vein), while your comic relief type characters take the form of the Three Wise Men.
- 11/15/2023
- by Catherine Bray
- The Guardian - Film News
The 1970s-set supernatural horror film The Sacrifice Game, the new film from The Ranger (you can read my 8/10 review Here) director Jenn Wexler, is scheduled to start spreading holiday fear on the Shudder streaming service on December 8th – and with that date just weeks away, a trailer for the film has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above.
Olivia Scott Welch of the Fear Street trilogy stars in the film alongside Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Gus Kenworthy (American Horror Story: 1984), Chloë Levine (The Oa), Derek Johns (The Wolf and the Lion), Laurent Pitre (Under the Banner of Heaven), Madison Baines (1Up), and newcomer Georgia Acken.
Wexler wrote the screenplay for The Sacrifice Game with Sean Redlitz, crafting a story that’s set at The Blackvale School for Girls, 1971. It’s bad enough that students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take...
Olivia Scott Welch of the Fear Street trilogy stars in the film alongside Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Gus Kenworthy (American Horror Story: 1984), Chloë Levine (The Oa), Derek Johns (The Wolf and the Lion), Laurent Pitre (Under the Banner of Heaven), Madison Baines (1Up), and newcomer Georgia Acken.
Wexler wrote the screenplay for The Sacrifice Game with Sean Redlitz, crafting a story that’s set at The Blackvale School for Girls, 1971. It’s bad enough that students Samantha and Clara can’t go home for the holidays, but things take...
- 11/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the Marvel Cinematic Universe — or, and we’re just coining this term right this very second, the “MCU” — has had a shaky time trying to find a post-Infinity Saga groove. But one of the major highlights of the past few years has been the Ms. Marvel TV series, in which Pakistani-American teen Kamala Khan discovers an intergalactic bracelet belonging to her grandmother, and boom! It unlocks powers within her and turns this New Jersey-based Avengers superfan into a bona fide superhero. It offered a rare,...
- 11/10/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Kevin Hart attempts to hijack a plane from 40,000 feet in the air in the first official Lift trailer. Lift is a forthcoming Netflix original that will debut next year.
Hart signed a contract with Netflix two years ago to create and star in 4 feature films, as well as a first-look pact for his production company, HartBeat Productions. His most recent project is quite different from previous works.
Lift | Official Trailer
The Lift trailer opens with Hart and his team in a risky situation since their evil strategies have caught up. The authorities have them cornered, yet there is a way out.
Putting $500 million in gold on a passenger plane headed for a terrorist cell will rescue them. However, to prevent a terrorist attack, the theft must occur in midair at 40,000 feet. “Just treat it like any other lift,” Hart tells his crew. That’s right. There’s no need to worry.
Hart signed a contract with Netflix two years ago to create and star in 4 feature films, as well as a first-look pact for his production company, HartBeat Productions. His most recent project is quite different from previous works.
Lift | Official Trailer
The Lift trailer opens with Hart and his team in a risky situation since their evil strategies have caught up. The authorities have them cornered, yet there is a way out.
Putting $500 million in gold on a passenger plane headed for a terrorist cell will rescue them. However, to prevent a terrorist attack, the theft must occur in midair at 40,000 feet. “Just treat it like any other lift,” Hart tells his crew. That’s right. There’s no need to worry.
- 11/9/2023
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Will Smith once shared that he isn’t above taking acting advice from his own family if he needs to. But one time he took his son’s advice so seriously that it motivated him to redo an entire movie.
Will Smith once shared the film that his son helped change Will Smith | Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Smith did the kind of film he wasn’t used to starring in when he was recruited for the animated feature Shark Tale. The film came Smith’s way after it was written with him in mind for the lead role. The fish was even intentionally designed to look like Smith to further his connection to the character.
“They brought it and Jeffrey Katzenberg from DreamWorks already – already had the picture of Oscar and the fish. And it looked like me and all of that. So it was – he said that it was – I was first choice,...
Will Smith once shared the film that his son helped change Will Smith | Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Smith did the kind of film he wasn’t used to starring in when he was recruited for the animated feature Shark Tale. The film came Smith’s way after it was written with him in mind for the lead role. The fish was even intentionally designed to look like Smith to further his connection to the character.
“They brought it and Jeffrey Katzenberg from DreamWorks already – already had the picture of Oscar and the fish. And it looked like me and all of that. So it was – he said that it was – I was first choice,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Broadway box office held fairly steady heading into trick or treat season, with receipts for the week ending Oct. 29 at $26,480,578 (about 6% down from the previous week) and attendance at 218,581 (a slip of just 3%).
Staying strong was Merrily We Roll Along, enjoying another sell-out week, with the roster’s top average ticket price of $238.20 pushing the weekly gross to a new Hudson Theatre house record of $1,840,835.
Notable too was I Need That, the new Theresa Rebeck comedy starring Danny DeVito and daughter Lucy DeVito. At 94% of capacity at American Airlines Theatre, the non-profit Roundabout Theatre Co. production grossed $608,910 for seven previews. Opening night is Nov. 2.
Non-prof, subscriber-based Manhattan Theatre Club’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding filled 99% of seats at the Friedman, grossing $351,235 with an average ticket of $68.95.
Other shows hitting the 99% (or above) capacity mark were Hamilton and The Lion King. Other shows...
Staying strong was Merrily We Roll Along, enjoying another sell-out week, with the roster’s top average ticket price of $238.20 pushing the weekly gross to a new Hudson Theatre house record of $1,840,835.
Notable too was I Need That, the new Theresa Rebeck comedy starring Danny DeVito and daughter Lucy DeVito. At 94% of capacity at American Airlines Theatre, the non-profit Roundabout Theatre Co. production grossed $608,910 for seven previews. Opening night is Nov. 2.
Non-prof, subscriber-based Manhattan Theatre Club’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding filled 99% of seats at the Friedman, grossing $351,235 with an average ticket of $68.95.
Other shows hitting the 99% (or above) capacity mark were Hamilton and The Lion King. Other shows...
- 10/31/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
As always, the hosts of “The View” went all out with their Halloween costumes on Tuesday, this year celebrating their parent network. In honor of the Disney100 celebration, the women hosted the day’s show dressed as their favorite Disney characters.
Granted, the episode started in a fairly spooky way. In the opening minutes, viewers were treated to footage of a horse strutting up to the studio, ridden by none other than The Headless Horseman — er, in this case, Horsewoman.
As the episode kicked off in earnest, it was revealed that host Whoopi Goldberg opted to go with the Headless Horseman as her costume..
You can see photos of the women in costume below.
ABC/Lou Rocco
Whoopi Goldberg as Tour Guide Barbie
Though Whoopi started the show as the Headless Horseman, her actual costume came from “Toy Story 2.” She arrived on stage as Tour Guide Barbie.
ABC/Lou...
Granted, the episode started in a fairly spooky way. In the opening minutes, viewers were treated to footage of a horse strutting up to the studio, ridden by none other than The Headless Horseman — er, in this case, Horsewoman.
As the episode kicked off in earnest, it was revealed that host Whoopi Goldberg opted to go with the Headless Horseman as her costume..
You can see photos of the women in costume below.
ABC/Lou Rocco
Whoopi Goldberg as Tour Guide Barbie
Though Whoopi started the show as the Headless Horseman, her actual costume came from “Toy Story 2.” She arrived on stage as Tour Guide Barbie.
ABC/Lou...
- 10/31/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
"So I make this wish... to have something more for us than this!" Disney has unveiled another official trailer for the animated movie Wish, inspired by the classic Disney lyric "when you wish upon a star..." The movie introduces us to 17-year-old Asha, and the King Magnifico, Asha's pet goat Valentino, and Star, a celestial ball of boundless energy that Asha's wish calls down from the sky. The little star is the funniest! The all-new musical-comedy is set in Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula. This trailer winks at a few of Disney's musical classics from the past to remind us another animated musical classic is opening in theaters soon. Featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya, Victor Garber as Sabino, Natasha Rothwell as Asha's mom Sakina, and Alan Tudyk as Asha's goat, Valentino. With original songs...
- 10/31/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is available on Blu-Ray and DVD from 16th October, and on Digital Download from 17th October! To celebrate its release, we’re giving one lucky winner a copy of Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match on Blu-Ray!
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
The film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage and Jennifer Grey as Herself. Also starring in the movie is Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden, Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia, Robin Atkin Downes as Shinnok and Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is directed...
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, the fourth animated film in the franchise, sees Johnny Cage in 1980s Hollywood on a mission to become a famous actor. However, his world soon changes when his co-star disappears, and he embarks on a journey filled with danger and deceit.
The film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage and Jennifer Grey as Herself. Also starring in the movie is Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy, Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden, Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia, Robin Atkin Downes as Shinnok and Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is directed...
- 10/23/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The 1970s-set supernatural horror film The Sacrifice Game, the new film from The Ranger (you can read my 8/10 review Here) director Jenn Wexler, won the gold in the Best Canadian Feature category at the Fantasia International Film Festival back in August. More genre fans are going to have their chance to see the movie in just a couple months, as it has been announced that The Sacrifice Game is going to be released through the Shudder streaming service on December 8th!
Olivia Scott Welch of the Fear Street trilogy stars in the film alongside Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Gus Kenworthy (American Horror Story: 1984), Chloë Levine (The Oa), Derek Johns (The Wolf and the Lion), Laurent Pitre (Under the Banner of Heaven), Madison Baines (1Up), and newcomer Georgia Acken.
Wexler wrote the screenplay for The Sacrifice Game with Sean Redlitz, crafting a story that’s set at The Blackvale School for Girls,...
Olivia Scott Welch of the Fear Street trilogy stars in the film alongside Mena Massoud (Aladdin), Gus Kenworthy (American Horror Story: 1984), Chloë Levine (The Oa), Derek Johns (The Wolf and the Lion), Laurent Pitre (Under the Banner of Heaven), Madison Baines (1Up), and newcomer Georgia Acken.
Wexler wrote the screenplay for The Sacrifice Game with Sean Redlitz, crafting a story that’s set at The Blackvale School for Girls,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell discover coming home for Christmas can be just a little stressful when they star in the Amazon Freevee original romantic comedy EXmas from BuzzFeed Studios, set to premiere on Nov. 17.
Amell plays Graham, who decides to surprise his family by traveling home for the holidays, only to encounter an unexpected guest of honor, Ali (Meester), who also happens to be his ex-fiancée. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day, and who must go.
EXmas is directed by Jonah Feingold and written by Dan Steele. The film will launch exclusively on the free streamer Freevee in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Austria, while also playing on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Amazon owns and operates Freevee alongside its more premium Prime Video offering, and uses the free streamer...
Amell plays Graham, who decides to surprise his family by traveling home for the holidays, only to encounter an unexpected guest of honor, Ali (Meester), who also happens to be his ex-fiancée. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day, and who must go.
EXmas is directed by Jonah Feingold and written by Dan Steele. The film will launch exclusively on the free streamer Freevee in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Austria, while also playing on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Amazon owns and operates Freevee alongside its more premium Prime Video offering, and uses the free streamer...
- 10/17/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robin Williams‘ iconic Genie character from Disney’s Aladdin is back with some new lines!
The late actor and comedian’s voice can be heard in the new Disney 100 short, Once Upon a Studio, which is being unveiled on Sunday (October 15) during the ABC special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
However, you may be wondering how Robin can have new lines that aren’t featured in the Aladdin movie if AI wasn’t used.
Get the details inside…
“It was actually direct lines from past recordings,” producer Yvett Merino told Polygon. “When we do animated recordings on any feature, there are a number of takes. So we were able to find this line that fits so well in our short.”
The use of Robin‘s voice, however, was not used without his estate’s permission.
“It was so important to us to share our earliest...
The late actor and comedian’s voice can be heard in the new Disney 100 short, Once Upon a Studio, which is being unveiled on Sunday (October 15) during the ABC special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
However, you may be wondering how Robin can have new lines that aren’t featured in the Aladdin movie if AI wasn’t used.
Get the details inside…
“It was actually direct lines from past recordings,” producer Yvett Merino told Polygon. “When we do animated recordings on any feature, there are a number of takes. So we were able to find this line that fits so well in our short.”
The use of Robin‘s voice, however, was not used without his estate’s permission.
“It was so important to us to share our earliest...
- 10/16/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update addressed former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, as well as the recent indictments of New York Rep. George Santos and New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.
Trump, in a speech to supporters Wednesday in Florida, praised Hezbollah as “very smart” after it attacked Israel amid that nation’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
“Though in Trump’s defense, he thinks Hezbollah is the genie from Aladdin,” Colin Jost quipped.
Co-anchor Michael Che then turned to Santos’ superseding indictment this...
Trump, in a speech to supporters Wednesday in Florida, praised Hezbollah as “very smart” after it attacked Israel amid that nation’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
“Though in Trump’s defense, he thinks Hezbollah is the genie from Aladdin,” Colin Jost quipped.
Co-anchor Michael Che then turned to Santos’ superseding indictment this...
- 10/15/2023
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
With the return of Saturday Night Live to NBC following the end of the writers strike, “Weekend Update” with Colin Jost and Michael Che was also back to poke fun at politicians and pop culture.
Jost was back at it again poking fun of Donald Trump and this time it was for his comments about the Middle East countries saying that some world leaders are making things worse.
“Former President Trump went out of his way to praise the terrorist group Hezbollah calling them ‘very smart,'” Jost said before his quip, “Though in Trump’s defense, he thinks Hezbollah is the genie from Aladdin.”
The political jokes continued with Che noting Laphonza Butler was the first gay Black female senator.
“Umm, you mean second, said George Santos,” Che joked.
Che would go on and bring up the indictments Santos is facing joking that he was indicted for “wreckless homicide,...
Jost was back at it again poking fun of Donald Trump and this time it was for his comments about the Middle East countries saying that some world leaders are making things worse.
“Former President Trump went out of his way to praise the terrorist group Hezbollah calling them ‘very smart,'” Jost said before his quip, “Though in Trump’s defense, he thinks Hezbollah is the genie from Aladdin.”
The political jokes continued with Che noting Laphonza Butler was the first gay Black female senator.
“Umm, you mean second, said George Santos,” Che joked.
Che would go on and bring up the indictments Santos is facing joking that he was indicted for “wreckless homicide,...
- 10/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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