‘I was only able to go on stage hammered’: David Harewood on acting, racism and his new role at Rada
He had barely started his career when abuse left him mentally ill. But he went on to phenomenal success – and has just been made president of the UK’s leading drama school
This is the first time David Harewood has stepped through the doors of Rada’s London headquarters since he became its president in mid-February, and he’s immediately struck by flashbacks of his time as a student here. “Stunning memories,” he says. “Memories of my audition, the paintings … and that staircase will always be memorable because you walk in and go: ‘Oh my God, I’m at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts!’ It’s very evocative.”
Harewood, 58, is the first person of colour to lead Rada, and he follows in the footsteps of such luminaries as Kenneth Branagh, Richard Attenborough, Princess Diana and John Gielgud. It is the most prestigious of acting schools – some would say the...
This is the first time David Harewood has stepped through the doors of Rada’s London headquarters since he became its president in mid-February, and he’s immediately struck by flashbacks of his time as a student here. “Stunning memories,” he says. “Memories of my audition, the paintings … and that staircase will always be memorable because you walk in and go: ‘Oh my God, I’m at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts!’ It’s very evocative.”
Harewood, 58, is the first person of colour to lead Rada, and he follows in the footsteps of such luminaries as Kenneth Branagh, Richard Attenborough, Princess Diana and John Gielgud. It is the most prestigious of acting schools – some would say the...
- 4/23/2024
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Netflix and the Annecy Film Festival have fostered an incredible relationship over the last several years. No other major studio or distributor has been as omnipresent at the French film festival, and this year should be no different.
Netflix is planning several major sneak peeks of upcoming titles, a work-in-progress session, the world premiere of “Ultraman: Rising,” an exhibition of stop-motion figures from the upcoming Wallace & Gromit film, and two of its titles – “Blue Eye Samurai” and “Pokémon Concierge” – are screening in competition.
On Wednesday, June 12, the streamer will host Next on Netflix Animation: From Twilight of the Gods to Wallace & Gromit, a sneak peek at some of its most high-profile upcoming film and series titles.
“Wallace & Gromit” directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham and several of the film’s puppets will be in Annecy to tease their upcoming film. “Twilight of the Gods” will be presented by director Zack Snyder,...
Netflix is planning several major sneak peeks of upcoming titles, a work-in-progress session, the world premiere of “Ultraman: Rising,” an exhibition of stop-motion figures from the upcoming Wallace & Gromit film, and two of its titles – “Blue Eye Samurai” and “Pokémon Concierge” – are screening in competition.
On Wednesday, June 12, the streamer will host Next on Netflix Animation: From Twilight of the Gods to Wallace & Gromit, a sneak peek at some of its most high-profile upcoming film and series titles.
“Wallace & Gromit” directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham and several of the film’s puppets will be in Annecy to tease their upcoming film. “Twilight of the Gods” will be presented by director Zack Snyder,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Claymation legends Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham will offer stop-motion fans a sneak peek at their upcoming Wallace & Gromit film at this year’s Annecy animation festival.
The still-untitled feature will see inveterate, cheese-loving inventor Wallace designing a “smart gnome” for the family garden who begins to develop a mind of its own. As events spiral out of control, it is up to faithful dog Gromit to put things right. Park and Crossingham co-directed the film, based on a story by Park and a screenplay from Shaun the Sheep and Gnomeo & Juliet writer Mark Burton.
The film, which will premiere on Netflix worldwide outside the U.K., where it will have a first-release window on the BBC, is the second feature from Aardman Animations based on the beloved characters, following the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) and the series of award-winning shorts, including Oscar-winners The Wrong...
The still-untitled feature will see inveterate, cheese-loving inventor Wallace designing a “smart gnome” for the family garden who begins to develop a mind of its own. As events spiral out of control, it is up to faithful dog Gromit to put things right. Park and Crossingham co-directed the film, based on a story by Park and a screenplay from Shaun the Sheep and Gnomeo & Juliet writer Mark Burton.
The film, which will premiere on Netflix worldwide outside the U.K., where it will have a first-release window on the BBC, is the second feature from Aardman Animations based on the beloved characters, following the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) and the series of award-winning shorts, including Oscar-winners The Wrong...
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If Movie 2024 Guide: Here’s All You Need To Know About This Ryan Reynolds Led Movie. (Photo Credit – Youtube)
There is still some time in Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, but the Ryan Reynolds fan can rejoice as the actor is set to arrive at their nearest theatres with his film, If. The movie will be a fantastic blend of live-action and animation, helmed by John Krasinski. The film’s trailer has been released recently, and we have attached a detailed article about the upcoming movie. Scroll below to know more.
Cast –
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing Deadpool in the Marvel movies, has been cast as Cal in If, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Cailey Fleming will lead the movie. The cast includes John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Bobby Moynihan. The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas is also a part of the movie.
Meanwhile, the...
There is still some time in Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, but the Ryan Reynolds fan can rejoice as the actor is set to arrive at their nearest theatres with his film, If. The movie will be a fantastic blend of live-action and animation, helmed by John Krasinski. The film’s trailer has been released recently, and we have attached a detailed article about the upcoming movie. Scroll below to know more.
Cast –
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing Deadpool in the Marvel movies, has been cast as Cal in If, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Cailey Fleming will lead the movie. The cast includes John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Bobby Moynihan. The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas is also a part of the movie.
Meanwhile, the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Paramount wasn’t messing around during their CinemaCon panel today, giving attendees previews of movies like Smile 2, Gladiator II, A Quiet Place: Day One, Transformers One, and If, revealing The Running Man casting news, and announcing several movies, including a live-action comedy from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Scary Movie 6, a Transformers / G.I. Joe crossover, and a live-action, R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. They also unveiled several titles on their 2024 – 2026 slate, and we can’t possibly cover them all… so we have gone ahead and dropped the full list into this article. Scroll down to see what Paramount has in store for us over the next couple years.
If
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Written and Directed by: John Krasinski
Producers: Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a., Andrew Form, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds
Executive Producers: John J. Kelly, George Dewey, Kimberly Nelson LoCascio
Cast: Cailey Fleming,...
If
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Written and Directed by: John Krasinski
Producers: Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a., Andrew Form, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds
Executive Producers: John J. Kelly, George Dewey, Kimberly Nelson LoCascio
Cast: Cailey Fleming,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
We've already had one movie this year about an imaginary friend turning out to be not so fictional, and causing chaos in Blumhouse's Imaginary. That didn't exactly impress, so would it have been better if Ryan Reynolds had shown up to announce he was tasting gummy bear farts with his eyeballs? Maybe… but it probably wouldn't have seemed as scary. Still, writer/director John Krasinski is more going for family friendly fun with If, and the final trailer does indeed feature candy fart/eyeball action. Check it out:
If is based on a simple and, as Krasinski has already admitted, Pixar-style idea: a girl (Cailey Fleming) discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Trying to figure what she can do with this ability leads her to Reynolds' Cal, whose task it is to reunite forgotten IFs with their kids — or find them new ones.
The cast for...
If is based on a simple and, as Krasinski has already admitted, Pixar-style idea: a girl (Cailey Fleming) discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Trying to figure what she can do with this ability leads her to Reynolds' Cal, whose task it is to reunite forgotten IFs with their kids — or find them new ones.
The cast for...
- 4/11/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
A lively CinemaCon presentation closed out with spectacular first footage from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II as studio top brass mostly put speculation of mergers and acquisitions behind them to focus on a rich upcoming slate.
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025. There was no recorded segment of Cruise dangling from the International Space Station announcing the new title, and no sneak peaks.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins did however introduce a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal,...
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025. There was no recorded segment of Cruise dangling from the International Space Station announcing the new title, and no sneak peaks.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins did however introduce a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal,...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
A lively CinemaCon presentation closed out with spectacular first footage from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II as studio top brass mostly put speculation of mergers and acquisitions behind them to focus on a rich upcoming slate.
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins introduced a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Ahead of the November 22 release later this year, the...
Yet there was scarcely a mention of Mission: Impossible 8, the next instalment in the spy action franchise from Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie due out on May 23, 2025.
Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins introduced a recorded piece from director Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Ahead of the November 22 release later this year, the...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
The anticipation surrounding the upcoming film “If” reaches new heights as the final trailer is released, offering viewers a glimpse into the captivating world that awaits them on the big screen.
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
The final trailer for “If” offers a tantalizing glimpse into a world brimming with wonder and mystery. From dazzling landscapes to enigmatic characters, the film promises to transport audiences to a realm where the impossible becomes possible.
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
The final trailer for “If” offers a tantalizing glimpse into a world brimming with wonder and mystery. From dazzling landscapes to enigmatic characters, the film promises to transport audiences to a realm where the impossible becomes possible.
- 4/11/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The final trailer for the soon to be in theaters If has just been released, and you can check it out above.
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
About The Film
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family Starring: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Steve Carell Director: John Krasinski Screenplay: John Krasinski Producer: Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a.
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
About The Film
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family Starring: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Steve Carell Director: John Krasinski Screenplay: John Krasinski Producer: Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a.
- 4/11/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures Get ready to believe in the power of imagination! If, the heartwarming new movie from John Krasinski (writer and director), takes us on a fantastical adventure. It’s about a young girl with a unique gift – she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Her mission? To reunite forgotten friends with the children who imagined them, reminding us how important those connections can be. Featuring stars like Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, the late Louis Gossett Jr., Fiona Shaw, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, ‘If’ is a movie the entire family will adore. Mark your calendars for May 17th, 2024! See it in theaters – or better yet, catch it in Dolby Cinema!
Watch the trailer and let your imagination take flight!
The post Your Imaginary Friend Awaits: Get Ready For ‘If’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
Watch the trailer and let your imagination take flight!
The post Your Imaginary Friend Awaits: Get Ready For ‘If’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 4/11/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Paramount Pictures has released a final trailer for If.
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
The cast includes Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and Steve Carell.
And Dance With Your If On Snapchat!
If Is Only In Theatres And Dolby Cinema On May 17, 2024...
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
The cast includes Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and Steve Carell.
And Dance With Your If On Snapchat!
If Is Only In Theatres And Dolby Cinema On May 17, 2024...
- 4/11/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The trailer for the new film If, written and directed by John Krasinski, is here, and it’s teasing quite the magical world!
Here’s the synopsis: If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Keep reading to find out more…
John assembled so many big Hollywood names to star in the movie, including Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell (an Office reunion!), Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Sebastian Maniscalco, Awkwafina, Richard Jenkins, Cailey Fleming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Alan Kim, and many more.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
Find out how much money John Krasinski made on The Office.
Here’s the synopsis: If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Keep reading to find out more…
John assembled so many big Hollywood names to star in the movie, including Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell (an Office reunion!), Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Sebastian Maniscalco, Awkwafina, Richard Jenkins, Cailey Fleming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Alan Kim, and many more.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
Find out how much money John Krasinski made on The Office.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
John Krasinski’s follow-up to his Quiet Place series has just as many monsters and far fewer jump-scares. Check out the If trailer below:
How does a relatively fresh-faced actor-director follow-up one of the most successful new horror/thriller franchises of recent years? By making what star Ryan Reynolds has called ‘a live-action Pixar film’.
When a young girl called Bea acquires the ability to see everyone’s old imaginary friends, she joins forces with Reynolds’ ‘the man upstairs’ to stop them all being forgotten for good.
Matt Damon, Awkwafina and Steve Carell join a stacked voice cast alongside Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Cailey Fleming (young Rey in The Force Awakens) in the real world.
Check out the final trailer for If, that’s just been released, and the first trailer from the end of last year just below it…
With talking bananas, a dragon sat on a castle and...
How does a relatively fresh-faced actor-director follow-up one of the most successful new horror/thriller franchises of recent years? By making what star Ryan Reynolds has called ‘a live-action Pixar film’.
When a young girl called Bea acquires the ability to see everyone’s old imaginary friends, she joins forces with Reynolds’ ‘the man upstairs’ to stop them all being forgotten for good.
Matt Damon, Awkwafina and Steve Carell join a stacked voice cast alongside Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Cailey Fleming (young Rey in The Force Awakens) in the real world.
Check out the final trailer for If, that’s just been released, and the first trailer from the end of last year just below it…
With talking bananas, a dragon sat on a castle and...
- 4/11/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Prepare to let your imagination go as the new trailer for John Krasinski’s family comedy, If, releases its final trailer. The new preview gives audiences a little bit more of a peek into the population of the imaginary friends. In addition to the trailer, Paramount has also released a collection of character posters featuring some newer peeks of the rest of the IFs. The posters have also revealed an impressive array of guest voices that will be featured in this film. If is set to hit theaters on May 17.
The official synopsis from Paramount reads,
“From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...
The official synopsis from Paramount reads,
“From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...
- 4/11/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for writer and director John Krasinski’s If, a live-action/animated fantasy comedy opening in theaters and Dolby Cinema on May 17, 2024.
If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
If stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell, alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
John J. Kelly, George Dewey, and Kimberly Nelson LoCascio executive produced the film, which is a Sunday Night and Maximum Effort production.
The movie began principal photography on August 31, 2022, and wrapped filming by early May 2023. The film’s producers are Allyson Seeger, John Krasinski, Andrew Form,...
If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
If stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell, alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
John J. Kelly, George Dewey, and Kimberly Nelson LoCascio executive produced the film, which is a Sunday Night and Maximum Effort production.
The movie began principal photography on August 31, 2022, and wrapped filming by early May 2023. The film’s producers are Allyson Seeger, John Krasinski, Andrew Form,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"We have to help them!" "Yes we do." Paramount has revealed their main official trailer for If, written and directed by John Krasinski inbetween his other A Quiet Place movies. The first teaser trailer arrived in December, setting up the premise and introducing many of the characters. The film follows a young girl who goes through a difficult experience and then begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life (human) friends have grown up. She teams up with Reynolds to try and find new kids to connect all the leftover characters. If (which stands for "Imaginary Friend") stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, and Fiona Shaw, with the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell, including many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child's imagination. This looks super fun! Steve Carrel as the...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
‘If’ Trailer: John Krasinski’s Live-Action Twist on ‘Monsters Inc.’ Brings Imaginary Friends to Life
John Krasinski didn’t wonder what would happen if he helmed a children’s film. Instead, he up and wrote “If.”
The “A Quiet Place” director is behind Paramount Pictures’ “If,” which follows a girl named Bea (Cailey Fleming) who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Later, she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends, “IFs” for short, with their kids. In addition to writing and directing, Krasinskialso plays Bea’s father, with the story including the perspective of an If named Blue (Steve Carell).
Producer Ryan Reynolds also stars alongside Fiona Shaw, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Christopher Meloni, Maya Rudolph, George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Keegan-Michael Key, Blake Lively, and Amy Schumer among the many A-listers lending their voices to the animated characters.
The feature also serves as an “Office” reunion between Krasinski and Carell. Krasinski told Total Film...
The “A Quiet Place” director is behind Paramount Pictures’ “If,” which follows a girl named Bea (Cailey Fleming) who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Later, she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends, “IFs” for short, with their kids. In addition to writing and directing, Krasinskialso plays Bea’s father, with the story including the perspective of an If named Blue (Steve Carell).
Producer Ryan Reynolds also stars alongside Fiona Shaw, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Christopher Meloni, Maya Rudolph, George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Keegan-Michael Key, Blake Lively, and Amy Schumer among the many A-listers lending their voices to the animated characters.
The feature also serves as an “Office” reunion between Krasinski and Carell. Krasinski told Total Film...
- 4/11/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Ahead of tomorrow’s release of the film’s final trailer, twenty-one new character posters have been released for the forthcoming film If.
The new posters (see below) feature Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flowe, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, and Jon Stewart as Robot. Also joining the cast are George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, and Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear!
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does...
The new posters (see below) feature Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flowe, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, and Jon Stewart as Robot. Also joining the cast are George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, and Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear!
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does...
- 4/10/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
The number of Gold Derby readers predicting the 2024 Primetime Emmy nominations in 16 major categories has risen above 2,000 even with the nominations announcement still three months away. Our predicted lineups have changed significantly within the last week alone, indicating increased support for some programs and greater apathy toward others.
Four new predicted acting nominees have emerged since April 1. The only one hailing from a continuing series is Theo James (“The Gentlemen”), who grabbed the fifth comedy lead actor spot from Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”). The other three are TV movie star Tony Shalhoub (“Mr. Monk’s Last Case”) and limited series actresses Anna Sawai (lead; “Shōgun”) and Fiona Shaw (supporting; “True Detective: Night Country”) who displace Michael Douglas (“Franklin”), Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”), and Andrea Riseborough (“The Regime”) respectively.
“Shōgun” had a great week in general, as it maintained its third place position in the Best Limited Series race and...
Four new predicted acting nominees have emerged since April 1. The only one hailing from a continuing series is Theo James (“The Gentlemen”), who grabbed the fifth comedy lead actor spot from Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”). The other three are TV movie star Tony Shalhoub (“Mr. Monk’s Last Case”) and limited series actresses Anna Sawai (lead; “Shōgun”) and Fiona Shaw (supporting; “True Detective: Night Country”) who displace Michael Douglas (“Franklin”), Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”), and Andrea Riseborough (“The Regime”) respectively.
“Shōgun” had a great week in general, as it maintained its third place position in the Best Limited Series race and...
- 4/9/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Ripley is a psychological crime-thriller series written and directed by Steven Zaillian. Based on a 1955 novel titled The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, the Netflix series is set in the 1960s and it follows the story of Ripley as a wealthy man hires him to convince his son to come back home from Italy. However, when Ripley gets there he gets jealous of the oppulant life the wealthy man’s son is leading and decides to take it for himself. The novel by Highsmith was adapted once before into a film written and directed by Anthony Minghella, and it starred Matt Damon as the titular character. Ripley stars Andrew Scott in the lead role with Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, and Maurizio Lombardi starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Zaillian’s take on The Talented Mr. Ripley, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
- 4/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
“If” is a new live-action/animated comedy fantasy feature, written and directed by John Krasinski, starring Ryan Reynolds, Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and voice-overs from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell, opening May 17, 2024 in theaters:
“…teenager ‘Bea’ gains the ability to see people's imaginary friends, referred to as "IFs" for short, who have been abandoned by the kids they helped. Bea then discovers that her neighbor, ‘The Man Upstairs’, has the same ability…”
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“…teenager ‘Bea’ gains the ability to see people's imaginary friends, referred to as "IFs" for short, who have been abandoned by the kids they helped. Bea then discovers that her neighbor, ‘The Man Upstairs’, has the same ability…”
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- 4/4/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has unveiled a stellar voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation’s upcoming CG animated feature, “That Christmas.” Directed by Simon Otto and based on the beloved children’s book series by Richard Curtis, this festive film promises to be a heartwarming addition to the holiday season. The film is set to release in 2024 Christmas time.
Adapted from the enchanting trilogy of children’s books penned by the esteemed writer/director Richard Curtis, “That Christmas” delves into a tapestry of interconnected narratives. It explores themes of familial bonds, friendship, love, and moments of solitude, all against the backdrop of a fateful mishap by none other than Santa Claus himself – not to mention an abundance of turkeys!
This heartwarming comedy marks Curtis’ inaugural venture into the world of animation, where he serves as both the film’s writer and executive producer. Furthermore, it heralds the directorial debut in...
Adapted from the enchanting trilogy of children’s books penned by the esteemed writer/director Richard Curtis, “That Christmas” delves into a tapestry of interconnected narratives. It explores themes of familial bonds, friendship, love, and moments of solitude, all against the backdrop of a fateful mishap by none other than Santa Claus himself – not to mention an abundance of turkeys!
This heartwarming comedy marks Curtis’ inaugural venture into the world of animation, where he serves as both the film’s writer and executive producer. Furthermore, it heralds the directorial debut in...
- 4/4/2024
- by Manjeet Mahato
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“True Detective” season four, officially titled “True Detective: Night Country,” has returned the HBO crime series to its former glories after seasons two and three disappointed. This entry follows Jodie Foster as a police chief investigating the vanishing of eight men in the spooky, fictional town of Ennis, Alaska.
One of many things, along with the eerie town and Lovecraftian seasoning, that makes this series so excellent is its cast. Two-time Oscar-winner Foster is joined by a trio of other veterans — Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, and John Hawkes — plus a pair of newcomers: former boxer Kali Reis and rising star Finn Bennett. Bennett plays police Officer Peter Prior, the son of Hawkes’ Captain Prior, and he turns in a nuanced, memorable performance. Critics have agreed, too, he makes the strongest impression amongst the series’ supporting cast.
Caryn James (BBC) opined: ‘Bennett is vivid and convincing as Peter Prior, a smart...
One of many things, along with the eerie town and Lovecraftian seasoning, that makes this series so excellent is its cast. Two-time Oscar-winner Foster is joined by a trio of other veterans — Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, and John Hawkes — plus a pair of newcomers: former boxer Kali Reis and rising star Finn Bennett. Bennett plays police Officer Peter Prior, the son of Hawkes’ Captain Prior, and he turns in a nuanced, memorable performance. Critics have agreed, too, he makes the strongest impression amongst the series’ supporting cast.
Caryn James (BBC) opined: ‘Bennett is vivid and convincing as Peter Prior, a smart...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
“True Detective” is back with a bang thanks to an electric fourth entry in the franchise from Issa López, who injects the crime series with darkness, humanity, and intrigue. This fourth edition of the HBO hit follows Jodie Foster as a police chief in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska. She leads an investigation into the disappearance of eight men from a research station. Seasons two and three of “True Detective” weren’t received as rapturously as the first season, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, but numerous critics have proclaimed that this fourth entry is as good if not better than season one.
Katie Rife (IGN) opined: “‘True Detective: Night Country’ is the best season of the series since the original. The horror sequences are especially good, and creator Issa López thoughtfully engages with the Alaska location without sacrificing the intrigue of a good detective story.”
Brian Tallerico (Roger Ebert...
Katie Rife (IGN) opined: “‘True Detective: Night Country’ is the best season of the series since the original. The horror sequences are especially good, and creator Issa López thoughtfully engages with the Alaska location without sacrificing the intrigue of a good detective story.”
Brian Tallerico (Roger Ebert...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
HBO’s “True Detective” has returned with a roaring fourth season starring two-time Oscar-winner Jodie Foster. Officially titled “True Detective: Night Country,” the season follows Foster’s police chief as she investigates the disappearance of eight men from a research station in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska.
Fiona Shaw, Christopher Eccleston, John Hawkes and newcomer Kali Reis all shine in this acclaimed edition of the franchise, which we predict will compete in all the major categories at this year’s Emmys. However, before we look ahead to this season’s Emmy chances, let’s take a look back at the show’s history with the TV academy.
The first season, which was classified as a drama series, got off to a rocketing start with 12 nominations (including duelling bids for stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey). It won five of those races. However, seasons two and three, which were re-classified to be limited series,...
Fiona Shaw, Christopher Eccleston, John Hawkes and newcomer Kali Reis all shine in this acclaimed edition of the franchise, which we predict will compete in all the major categories at this year’s Emmys. However, before we look ahead to this season’s Emmy chances, let’s take a look back at the show’s history with the TV academy.
The first season, which was classified as a drama series, got off to a rocketing start with 12 nominations (including duelling bids for stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey). It won five of those races. However, seasons two and three, which were re-classified to be limited series,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Netflix has unveiled the voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation (Ron’s Gone Wrong) and director Simon Otto’s (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy) upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’s first animation project and the directorial debut of animation veteran Otto.
The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The movie will debut on Netflix later this year.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’s first animation project and the directorial debut of animation veteran Otto.
The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The movie will debut on Netflix later this year.
- 3/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Netflix on Wednesday unveiled the voice cast of CG animated feature film That Christmas from Locksmith Animation (Ron’s Gone Wrong) and director Simon Otto’s (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy). The movie will star Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw as Ms. Trapper, Jodie Whittaker as Mrs. Williams, and Bill Nighy as Bill.
They are the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The film will debut on Netflix later this year.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series (The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas) written by BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday). “A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto,” Netflix said.
The film also stars Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen,...
They are the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The film will debut on Netflix later this year.
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series (The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas) written by BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday). “A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto,” Netflix said.
The film also stars Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has revealed a stellar voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation and director Simon Otto’s upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas. The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas.
The animation is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA® Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated writer and director, Richard Curtis. A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto.
Bernadette “Bernie” leads a Christmas revolution with (L-r) Nisha (Kuhu Agarwal), Eve “Evie” (Bronte Smith), Scarlett (Ava Talbot) and Teddy (Freddie Spry) following suit in Locksmith Animation and Netflix’s heartwarming comedy, That Christmas. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
Also in news – Jamie Dornan set for...
The animation is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book series written by acclaimed BAFTA® Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated writer and director, Richard Curtis. A film of firsts, it marks Curtis’ first animation project as well as the directorial debut for animation veteran Otto.
Bernadette “Bernie” leads a Christmas revolution with (L-r) Nisha (Kuhu Agarwal), Eve “Evie” (Bronte Smith), Scarlett (Ava Talbot) and Teddy (Freddie Spry) following suit in Locksmith Animation and Netflix’s heartwarming comedy, That Christmas. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
Also in news – Jamie Dornan set for...
- 3/20/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Brian Cox, Bill Nighy and Fiona Shaw are among the voice cast for Netflix animated feature That Christmas from Locksmith Animation.
Cox will voice Santa Claus in the adaptation of Richard Curtis’ trilogy of children’s books about multiple interweaved stories of love, loneliness, family and friends at Christmas time.
Other voice cast include Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot and Rhys Darby.
Curtis penned the script and will executive produce That Christmas while Simon Otto,...
Cox will voice Santa Claus in the adaptation of Richard Curtis’ trilogy of children’s books about multiple interweaved stories of love, loneliness, family and friends at Christmas time.
Other voice cast include Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot and Rhys Darby.
Curtis penned the script and will executive produce That Christmas while Simon Otto,...
- 3/20/2024
- ScreenDaily
An A-list cast including Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy will lend their voices to That Christmas, an animated feature from Netflix penned by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy).
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series written by Curtis. The pic also marks the directorial debut of animation vet Otto.
Cox voices Santa in the pic. Shaw is Ms. Trapper, Whittaker is Mrs. Williams, and Nighy is Bill, residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The full synopsis reads: That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys. Also starring are Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown,...
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series written by Curtis. The pic also marks the directorial debut of animation vet Otto.
Cox voices Santa in the pic. Shaw is Ms. Trapper, Whittaker is Mrs. Williams, and Nighy is Bill, residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The full synopsis reads: That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys. Also starring are Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
That Christmas, the upcoming Netflix animation co-written and produced by Richard Curtis has revealed its stacked voice cast. More on that below.
March is coming to an end soon, so it feels only appropriate to start talking about Christmas, right? Or, at least, Christmas films.
One of this year’s buzziest titles has to be That Christmas, which we reported was in the works back in 2022. The project has since found a home at Netflix and is expected to land during the festive season this year.
The film will be directed by Simon Otto and the script is penned by Peter Souter and Richard Curtis. That seems logical, considering the film is based on Curtis’ trilogy of children’s books. Curtis is also on board as an executive producer.
As announced today by Netflix, the voice cast for the film includes Brian Cox as Santa Claus himself and he will be joined by Fiona Shaw,...
March is coming to an end soon, so it feels only appropriate to start talking about Christmas, right? Or, at least, Christmas films.
One of this year’s buzziest titles has to be That Christmas, which we reported was in the works back in 2022. The project has since found a home at Netflix and is expected to land during the festive season this year.
The film will be directed by Simon Otto and the script is penned by Peter Souter and Richard Curtis. That seems logical, considering the film is based on Curtis’ trilogy of children’s books. Curtis is also on board as an executive producer.
As announced today by Netflix, the voice cast for the film includes Brian Cox as Santa Claus himself and he will be joined by Fiona Shaw,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Brian Cox is set to voice Santa Claus in Netflix’s upcoming festive animated feature “That Christmas.”
Due later this year, the film marks the directorial debut of animation veteran Simon Otto and comes from Locksmith Animation (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”). “That Christmas” is adapted from the children’s book series by BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
Alongside Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker and Bill Nighy have also joined the film as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. Other voice stars include Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot and Rhys Darby.
‘That Christmas’
“Becoming an animator had been on my Christmas wish list ever since I was a child and watching animated movies was...
Due later this year, the film marks the directorial debut of animation veteran Simon Otto and comes from Locksmith Animation (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”). “That Christmas” is adapted from the children’s book series by BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
Alongside Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker and Bill Nighy have also joined the film as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. Other voice stars include Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot and Rhys Darby.
‘That Christmas’
“Becoming an animator had been on my Christmas wish list ever since I was a child and watching animated movies was...
- 3/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
“Wonka” To Begin Streaming Next Month, “Dune 2” This Spring on Max
Max is giving the people what they’re looking for: Timothée Chalamet updates.
In the recent quarterly earnings investors call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shared streaming news for two recent Chalamet-starred projects: last year’s “Wonka” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Two.”
The musical fantasy origin story “Wonka,” which opened in theaters this past December, will begin streaming on the platform on Friday, March 8. Reuniting “Paddington 2” dynamic duo Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the film stars Chalamet as the title chocolatier in his pre-factory years, who “armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams…manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.”
The film has earned Warner Bros. $608 million at the worldwide box office. It also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter,...
Max is giving the people what they’re looking for: Timothée Chalamet updates.
In the recent quarterly earnings investors call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shared streaming news for two recent Chalamet-starred projects: last year’s “Wonka” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Two.”
The musical fantasy origin story “Wonka,” which opened in theaters this past December, will begin streaming on the platform on Friday, March 8. Reuniting “Paddington 2” dynamic duo Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the film stars Chalamet as the title chocolatier in his pre-factory years, who “armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams…manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.”
The film has earned Warner Bros. $608 million at the worldwide box office. It also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Can these former partners get past their differences in the fourth season of the True Detective TV show on HBO? As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like True Detective is cancelled or renewed for season five. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the fourth season episodes of True Detective here. *Status Update Below.
An HBO anthology crime drama series, the True Detective TV show features a different setting, cast, and mystery each season. The fourth season, aka Night Country, was written and directed by Issa López and stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher...
An HBO anthology crime drama series, the True Detective TV show features a different setting, cast, and mystery each season. The fourth season, aka Night Country, was written and directed by Issa López and stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher...
- 2/23/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The previous season of True Detective aired way back in 2019, and television viewing has changed a lot since then. Is the HBO audience still interested in this series, or has it been forgotten? Will True Detective be cancelled or renewed for season five? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
An anthology crime drama series, the True Detective TV show features a different setting, cast, and mystery each season. The fourth season, aka Night Country, was written and directed by Issa López and stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher Eccleston, and John Hawkes. The story takes place in Ennis, Alaska. The fictional town experiences polar nights with days of darkness around the winter solstice each year. Following the final sunset of the year, the...
An anthology crime drama series, the True Detective TV show features a different setting, cast, and mystery each season. The fourth season, aka Night Country, was written and directed by Issa López and stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher Eccleston, and John Hawkes. The story takes place in Ennis, Alaska. The fictional town experiences polar nights with days of darkness around the winter solstice each year. Following the final sunset of the year, the...
- 2/23/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Peeping Tom 4K Uhd from Criterion
Peeping Tom will join The Criterion Collection on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on May 14. The 1960 British horror-thriller has been newly restored in 4K with Dolby Vision Hdr and uncompressed monaural sound.
A progenitor of the contemporary slasher, Michael Powell (The Red Shoes) produces and directs from a script by Leo Marks. Carl Boehm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey, and Maxine Audley star.
Special features include: a new introduction by Martin Scorsese; a new interview with Thelma Schoonmaker; a new featurette with Scorsese, Schoonmaker, and Boehm; audio commentaries by film scholar Laura Mulvey and film historian Ian Christie; featurettes Marks and on the restoration; and more.
Chucky Talking Board from...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Peeping Tom 4K Uhd from Criterion
Peeping Tom will join The Criterion Collection on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on May 14. The 1960 British horror-thriller has been newly restored in 4K with Dolby Vision Hdr and uncompressed monaural sound.
A progenitor of the contemporary slasher, Michael Powell (The Red Shoes) produces and directs from a script by Leo Marks. Carl Boehm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey, and Maxine Audley star.
Special features include: a new introduction by Martin Scorsese; a new interview with Thelma Schoonmaker; a new featurette with Scorsese, Schoonmaker, and Boehm; audio commentaries by film scholar Laura Mulvey and film historian Ian Christie; featurettes Marks and on the restoration; and more.
Chucky Talking Board from...
- 2/23/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
A new mystery is in the works at HBO. The cable network has renewed True Detective for a fifth season. The fourth season, which finished airing on Sunday, is reportedly the show's most-watched season.
An anthology crime drama series, the True Detective TV show features a different setting, cast, and mystery each season. The fourth season, aka Night Country, was written and directed by Issa López and stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher Eccleston, and John Hawkes. The story takes place in Ennis, Alaska. The fictional town experiences polar night with days of darkness around the winter solstice each year. Following the final sunset of the year, the eight scientists who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve...
An anthology crime drama series, the True Detective TV show features a different setting, cast, and mystery each season. The fourth season, aka Night Country, was written and directed by Issa López and stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher Eccleston, and John Hawkes. The story takes place in Ennis, Alaska. The fictional town experiences polar night with days of darkness around the winter solstice each year. Following the final sunset of the year, the eight scientists who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve...
- 2/22/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Issa Lopez (Photograph by Chino Lemus/HBO)
HBO’s officially renewed True Detective for season five. Season four, True Detective: Night Country, was the most-watched season overall, drawing in 12.7 million viewers. It was also the first season that focused on women in the leading roles, and the first with Issa López in charge as writer, director, showrunner, and executive producer.
Showrunner Issa López will return in the same capacity for season five, and has just signed a new multiyear overall deal with HBO. The deal means López will create new content, including season five, for HBO and Max.
“From conception to release, Night Country has been the most beautiful collaboration and adventure of my entire creative life,” stated Issa López. “HBO trusted my vision all the way, and the idea of bringing to life a new incarnation of True Detective with Casey, Francesca, and the whole team is a dream come true.
HBO’s officially renewed True Detective for season five. Season four, True Detective: Night Country, was the most-watched season overall, drawing in 12.7 million viewers. It was also the first season that focused on women in the leading roles, and the first with Issa López in charge as writer, director, showrunner, and executive producer.
Showrunner Issa López will return in the same capacity for season five, and has just signed a new multiyear overall deal with HBO. The deal means López will create new content, including season five, for HBO and Max.
“From conception to release, Night Country has been the most beautiful collaboration and adventure of my entire creative life,” stated Issa López. “HBO trusted my vision all the way, and the idea of bringing to life a new incarnation of True Detective with Casey, Francesca, and the whole team is a dream come true.
- 2/22/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“True Detective” has been renewed for Season 5 at HBO. Issa López, the creator of “True Detective: Night Country,” will helm the fifth season under her new overall deal with HBO.
The renewal comes as little surprise, given the success of “Night Country,” which saw Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the fourth installment of the HBO anthology series. Per HBO, the season is the most-watched installment of the show to date, with 12.7 million cross platform viewers. The season finale on Feb. 18 was the most-watched episode of the season, drawing 3.2 million viewers across HBO and Max. That represents a 57% increase over the show’s premiere viewership in January.
“From conception to release, ‘Night Country’ has been the most beautiful collaboration and adventure of my entire creative life,” López said. “HBO trusted my vision all the way, and the idea of bringing to life a new incarnation of ‘True Detective’ with Casey,...
The renewal comes as little surprise, given the success of “Night Country,” which saw Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the fourth installment of the HBO anthology series. Per HBO, the season is the most-watched installment of the show to date, with 12.7 million cross platform viewers. The season finale on Feb. 18 was the most-watched episode of the season, drawing 3.2 million viewers across HBO and Max. That represents a 57% increase over the show’s premiere viewership in January.
“From conception to release, ‘Night Country’ has been the most beautiful collaboration and adventure of my entire creative life,” López said. “HBO trusted my vision all the way, and the idea of bringing to life a new incarnation of ‘True Detective’ with Casey,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has renewed “True Detective” for a fifth season, and the network has signed showrunner Issa López to a new multiyear overall deal with HBO in which she will return for Season 5 and will create other content exclusive to HBO and Max.
“True Detective: Night Country,” which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, has been the most watched season of the crime series yet, with 12.7 million cross platform viewers. The series had its finale on February 18.
No casting announcements have been made for Season 5.
“Issa López is that one-of-a-kind, rare talent that speaks directly to HBO’s creative spirit. She helmed ‘True Detective: Night Country’ from start to finish, never once faltering from her own commendable vision, and inspiring us with her resilience both on the page and behind the camera,” Francesca Orsi, EVP of HBO Programming and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in a statement. “Alongside...
“True Detective: Night Country,” which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, has been the most watched season of the crime series yet, with 12.7 million cross platform viewers. The series had its finale on February 18.
No casting announcements have been made for Season 5.
“Issa López is that one-of-a-kind, rare talent that speaks directly to HBO’s creative spirit. She helmed ‘True Detective: Night Country’ from start to finish, never once faltering from her own commendable vision, and inspiring us with her resilience both on the page and behind the camera,” Francesca Orsi, EVP of HBO Programming and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in a statement. “Alongside...
- 2/22/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
True Detective is coming back for a fifth season at HBO.
Issa López, who served as showrunner for True Detective: Night Country, the fourth and most successful iteration of the crime franchise, will oversee the next installment as part of an overall deal she signed with the network.
It’s yet to be decided as to whether season five of True Detective will be related to Night Country or will be an entirely new story.
However, what’s clear is that, despite creator Nic Pizzolato’s criticisms, López’s season has brought a return to form for the True Detective universe, becoming the most-watched season with 12.7 million cross platform viewers.
As part of López’s new multiyear deal, she will also create new content for HBO and Max.
True Detective: Night Country starred Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, detectives who have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves, and...
Issa López, who served as showrunner for True Detective: Night Country, the fourth and most successful iteration of the crime franchise, will oversee the next installment as part of an overall deal she signed with the network.
It’s yet to be decided as to whether season five of True Detective will be related to Night Country or will be an entirely new story.
However, what’s clear is that, despite creator Nic Pizzolato’s criticisms, López’s season has brought a return to form for the True Detective universe, becoming the most-watched season with 12.7 million cross platform viewers.
As part of López’s new multiyear deal, she will also create new content for HBO and Max.
True Detective: Night Country starred Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, detectives who have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves, and...
- 2/22/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for “True Detective: Night Country,” including its finale.]
It’s Raymond Clark (Owen McDonnell), the heartbroken killer of “True Detective: Night Country,” who gets the famous line from the series (and its beloved first season): “Time is a flat circle.”
He’s talking about a lot of things — most explicitly, the spirit of Annie K. (Nivi Pederson) that he believes lives in the ice caves around them — but he’s also talking about “True Detective” and the very nature of episodic storytelling itself. Stories are told and retold and repackaged and remixed, genres interwoven, resolutions reached.
And “True Detective: Night Country” did a damn good job with all of that.
Following now-deleted comments from series creator Nic Pizzolatto on social media, audiences learned early on that not only did Pizzolatto not actually have a hand in the creation of the fourth season of the HBO series, but he didn’t...
It’s Raymond Clark (Owen McDonnell), the heartbroken killer of “True Detective: Night Country,” who gets the famous line from the series (and its beloved first season): “Time is a flat circle.”
He’s talking about a lot of things — most explicitly, the spirit of Annie K. (Nivi Pederson) that he believes lives in the ice caves around them — but he’s also talking about “True Detective” and the very nature of episodic storytelling itself. Stories are told and retold and repackaged and remixed, genres interwoven, resolutions reached.
And “True Detective: Night Country” did a damn good job with all of that.
Following now-deleted comments from series creator Nic Pizzolatto on social media, audiences learned early on that not only did Pizzolatto not actually have a hand in the creation of the fourth season of the HBO series, but he didn’t...
- 2/20/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The fourth season of the anthology series, “True Detective: Night Country” has been a massive success for HBO and the Max streaming service, recently hitting an all-time ratings high for the entire series. In other words, it’s the most watched season of “True Detective” to date. And this past Sunday night’s finale ended “Night Country” on another ratings high.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the finale of “True Detective: Night Country” drew the season’s largest first-night audience, bringing in 3.2 million cross-platform viewers!
For the sake of context and clarity, the site notes that this particular number reflects “the first airing on HBO, two replays later in the night and streaming on Max.”
“Night Country” has averaged 12.7 million total viewers per episode, which again makes it the most watched season of “True Detective” in the anthology’s four-season history.
The premiere episode of “True Detective: Night Country” back...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the finale of “True Detective: Night Country” drew the season’s largest first-night audience, bringing in 3.2 million cross-platform viewers!
For the sake of context and clarity, the site notes that this particular number reflects “the first airing on HBO, two replays later in the night and streaming on Max.”
“Night Country” has averaged 12.7 million total viewers per episode, which again makes it the most watched season of “True Detective” in the anthology’s four-season history.
The premiere episode of “True Detective: Night Country” back...
- 2/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Out of all the ways John Krasinski could've followed up his success on the monster horror franchise "A Quiet Place," I don't think anyone foresaw him combining his powers with those of Ryan Reynolds for a high-concept fantasy about imaginary friends. What's more, the marketing for "If" -- a title that has surely already caused no small amount of grief for Seo analysts -- has been somewhat miraculously snark-free. In point of fact, it's hard to watch its trailers without waiting for Reynolds to abruptly knock against the fourth wall or quip about the giant purple creature voiced by Steve Carell. Yet, even in a Super Bowl preview cheekily throwing it back to one of Krasinski's most memorable pranks as Jim on "The Office," the joke is never on the film itself.
"A Quiet Place" and its sequel, for as much suspension of disbelief as they required to buy into their blind,...
"A Quiet Place" and its sequel, for as much suspension of disbelief as they required to buy into their blind,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
“True Detective: Night Country” finished off with a season-high viewership for its finale, drawing 3.2 million across HBO and Max.
The Feb. 18 audience came in 57% higher than the “Night Country” premiere in January, indicating strong word-of-mouth for the six-episode season. It also marks an 18% uptick from the season’s third episode three weeks prior.
Last week, the penultimate episode of the season landed 5 million viewers, but that was across an extended window since it debuted earlier in the week ahead of Super Bowl Lviii. Warner Bros. Discovery did not release viewership date for the fourth episode of the season.
Across all episodes, “True Detective: Night Country” averaged 12.7 million cross-platform viewers. That’s higher than the previous three seasons of the HBO series, but the numbers get a boost since “Night Country” is the first season to be produced after the launch of the streaming service Max. This season’s viewership counts...
The Feb. 18 audience came in 57% higher than the “Night Country” premiere in January, indicating strong word-of-mouth for the six-episode season. It also marks an 18% uptick from the season’s third episode three weeks prior.
Last week, the penultimate episode of the season landed 5 million viewers, but that was across an extended window since it debuted earlier in the week ahead of Super Bowl Lviii. Warner Bros. Discovery did not release viewership date for the fourth episode of the season.
Across all episodes, “True Detective: Night Country” averaged 12.7 million cross-platform viewers. That’s higher than the previous three seasons of the HBO series, but the numbers get a boost since “Night Country” is the first season to be produced after the launch of the streaming service Max. This season’s viewership counts...
- 2/19/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for the "True Detective: Night Country" finale.
When "True Detective" aired back in 2014, one of the things that made it so darkly alluring was the folk and cosmic horror element. One of the most salient examples of this was the spiral symbol, which was first seen tattooed on the back of murder victim Dora Lange in the pilot episode. Alas, as the season went on, all we learned about this mysterious motif was that it was somehow tied to the cult responsible for Lange's murder and an ongoing child trafficking operation in Southern Louisiana. That and it seemed to symbolize Rust Cohle's (Matthew McConaughey) famous "Time is a flat circle" line.
After this, show creator Nic Pizzolatto largely ignored the spiral, aside from a brief mention in season 3 of the show. But then, Mexican filmmaker Issa López took over as showrunner, and in 2023, the trailer...
When "True Detective" aired back in 2014, one of the things that made it so darkly alluring was the folk and cosmic horror element. One of the most salient examples of this was the spiral symbol, which was first seen tattooed on the back of murder victim Dora Lange in the pilot episode. Alas, as the season went on, all we learned about this mysterious motif was that it was somehow tied to the cult responsible for Lange's murder and an ongoing child trafficking operation in Southern Louisiana. That and it seemed to symbolize Rust Cohle's (Matthew McConaughey) famous "Time is a flat circle" line.
After this, show creator Nic Pizzolatto largely ignored the spiral, aside from a brief mention in season 3 of the show. But then, Mexican filmmaker Issa López took over as showrunner, and in 2023, the trailer...
- 2/19/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
We’re all in the Night Country now. There’s only one episode left to go to uncover the mysteries of “True Detective: Night Country” and the season has become the HBO anthology series’ most-watched season yet, per The Wrap.
Look for the finale of “True Detective: Night Country” to premiere this Sunday on HBO at 9Pm Et, exclusively on Max.
“True Detective: Night Country” has proven to be a massive hit for HBO and the Max streaming service here in 2024, with the viewership rising on a week-to-week basis.
Ahead of its Sunday finale, The Wrap reports that “True Detective: Night Country” has amassed 12.7 million average viewers across multiple platforms, including HBO and Max, according to Nielsen and internal viewing figures from Warner Bros. Discovery. That puts it ahead of the 11.9 million viewers brought in by inaugural season, making it the most watched “True Detective” season yet. On Max, “True Detective: Night Country...
Look for the finale of “True Detective: Night Country” to premiere this Sunday on HBO at 9Pm Et, exclusively on Max.
“True Detective: Night Country” has proven to be a massive hit for HBO and the Max streaming service here in 2024, with the viewership rising on a week-to-week basis.
Ahead of its Sunday finale, The Wrap reports that “True Detective: Night Country” has amassed 12.7 million average viewers across multiple platforms, including HBO and Max, according to Nielsen and internal viewing figures from Warner Bros. Discovery. That puts it ahead of the 11.9 million viewers brought in by inaugural season, making it the most watched “True Detective” season yet. On Max, “True Detective: Night Country...
- 2/13/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Viewers of Super Bowl 2024 got a glimpse of the new trailer for If.
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
If opens in theaters on May 17.
Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming star in Paramount Pictures’ “If.”
Ryan Reynolds and Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “If.”...
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
If opens in theaters on May 17.
Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming star in Paramount Pictures’ “If.”
Ryan Reynolds and Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “If.”...
- 2/12/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A Killer Paradox is Netflix’s latest entry to its brilliant Korean drama shows. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi, the crime thriller series which turns into a superhero series is developed for television by Son Seung-ae, and it is written by Kim Da-min. The Netflix series revolves around an ordinary part-time worker and college student Lee Tang, who accidentally kills a serial killer, and then he realizes that he can recognize the evil in people and he begins to take them out, but he must be careful as a relentless is in his pursuit. So, if you loved the thrilling drama of A Killer Paradox, here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Dexter (Showtime & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Showtime
If you loved the concept of A Killer Paradox, meaning a serial killer killing evil people then you might Dexter interesting as it has the same plot.
Dexter (Showtime & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Showtime
If you loved the concept of A Killer Paradox, meaning a serial killer killing evil people then you might Dexter interesting as it has the same plot.
- 2/11/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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