As the format continues to slowly gain traction – here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K UK disc releases.
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
29th April: China O’Brien I & II
29th April: Titanic
29th April: Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths...
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
29th April: China O’Brien I & II
29th April: Titanic
29th April: Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths...
- 5/20/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Viewers will be able to stream classics like ‘The Godfather,’ contemporary action like ‘John Wick,’ and more on Apple TV+ for a limited time.
If you’re looking for a movie night this week and you want to curl up with an old favorite, why not try Apple TV+? Normally, this streaming service only carries its own original TV shows and films, but Mac Rumors reports that during the month of April it will offer 29 licensed movies for a limited time. This is the second such experiment from Apple TV+ recently, suggesting that the streamer is seriously considering adding library content as a permanent fixture going forward.
Titles available on Apple TV+ in April include “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Forest Gump,” “Transformers” and more. The movies will only be available on Apple TV+ for four to eight weeks each. Apple TV+ first began this experiment in early March,...
If you’re looking for a movie night this week and you want to curl up with an old favorite, why not try Apple TV+? Normally, this streaming service only carries its own original TV shows and films, but Mac Rumors reports that during the month of April it will offer 29 licensed movies for a limited time. This is the second such experiment from Apple TV+ recently, suggesting that the streamer is seriously considering adding library content as a permanent fixture going forward.
Titles available on Apple TV+ in April include “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Forest Gump,” “Transformers” and more. The movies will only be available on Apple TV+ for four to eight weeks each. Apple TV+ first began this experiment in early March,...
- 4/2/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Park Circus is continuing to release brilliant old films in UK cinemas. Next up, The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert.
After it announced that it’s bringing two of Danny Boyle’s breakthrough films back in UK cinemas in May, Park Circus is also getting ready to bring another classic to the big screen.
From 14th June, you can catch The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert in cinemas if you missed it back in 1994 when it was first released – or just want to revisit a much-loved classic on the big screen.
The film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they board the titular bus Priscilla to journey across the Australian outback. They meet all kinds of characters on their journey from Sydney to Alice Springs for a job at the Lasseters Hotel Casino Resort.
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp star in the film,...
After it announced that it’s bringing two of Danny Boyle’s breakthrough films back in UK cinemas in May, Park Circus is also getting ready to bring another classic to the big screen.
From 14th June, you can catch The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert in cinemas if you missed it back in 1994 when it was first released – or just want to revisit a much-loved classic on the big screen.
The film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they board the titular bus Priscilla to journey across the Australian outback. They meet all kinds of characters on their journey from Sydney to Alice Springs for a job at the Lasseters Hotel Casino Resort.
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp star in the film,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
If you’re a fan of Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Forrest Gump, or The Italian Job, you’re in luck. They’re all coming back to cinemas this summer.
Paramount Pictures are bringing three films from their catalogue back to UK cinemas this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Forrest Gump, and The Italian Job will all grace cinema screens.
All films are celebrating notable anniversaries this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock is heading for a mid-life crisis as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The millennial classic Forrest Gump turns 30 and The Italian Job will be raising a toast to celebrate 55 years since its initial release.
It’s a rare chance to see the films in 4K and on the big screen. The celebrations will begin on 14th June as Star Trek arrives in cinemas.
Forrest Gump is up next on 19th July and the...
Paramount Pictures are bringing three films from their catalogue back to UK cinemas this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Forrest Gump, and The Italian Job will all grace cinema screens.
All films are celebrating notable anniversaries this year. Star Trek: The Search for Spock is heading for a mid-life crisis as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The millennial classic Forrest Gump turns 30 and The Italian Job will be raising a toast to celebrate 55 years since its initial release.
It’s a rare chance to see the films in 4K and on the big screen. The celebrations will begin on 14th June as Star Trek arrives in cinemas.
Forrest Gump is up next on 19th July and the...
- 3/19/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Giancarlo Esposito, star of series including Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, is staying in the criminal underworld with his latest project.
Esposito, coming off another turn as the sophisticated boss of a meth empire in Netflix’s The Gentlemen, is launching his first graphic novel.
He has co-created The Venetian, a story of commitment and sacrifice set against the backdrop of Venice’s criminal underworld.
Coming out via Gallery 13, part of The Gallery Books Group, a division of Simon & Schuster, the graphic novel was co-created by screenwriter Matt Wheeler and writer, storyboard artist Jay Martin.
Wheeler is working with Esposito on his next series, six-part crime thriller Parish for AMC, where he is a co-exec producer. He recently wrote the sequel series The Italian Job for Paramount+ and penned a series adaptation of Guy Richie’s Rocknrolla that was previously in development at UCP and Dark Castle.
Esposito, coming off another turn as the sophisticated boss of a meth empire in Netflix’s The Gentlemen, is launching his first graphic novel.
He has co-created The Venetian, a story of commitment and sacrifice set against the backdrop of Venice’s criminal underworld.
Coming out via Gallery 13, part of The Gallery Books Group, a division of Simon & Schuster, the graphic novel was co-created by screenwriter Matt Wheeler and writer, storyboard artist Jay Martin.
Wheeler is working with Esposito on his next series, six-part crime thriller Parish for AMC, where he is a co-exec producer. He recently wrote the sequel series The Italian Job for Paramount+ and penned a series adaptation of Guy Richie’s Rocknrolla that was previously in development at UCP and Dark Castle.
- 3/18/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Jason Statham is known for playing characters that are described as tough, gritty, or violent in packed action-thriller movies. The actor has been credited for leading the resurgence of action movies during the 2000s and 2010s. Statham is known to be one of the most bankable stars in the industry, and Bruce Willis is to be thanked for it, in a way.
Jason Statham has appeared in movies, including the Transporter trilogy, The Italian Job, Crank, War, Fast & Furious franchise, and more. The actor has, over the years, managed to not only impress the audience with his performances but also become one of the most influential celebrities in the world.
SUGGESTED6 Years Ago, Jason Statham Was Branded “One of the most bankable Stars of Hollywood”: His List of Bombs Since Then is Nightmare in a Bottle Jason Statham Jason Statham’s action-star image credited to Bruce Willis...
Jason Statham has appeared in movies, including the Transporter trilogy, The Italian Job, Crank, War, Fast & Furious franchise, and more. The actor has, over the years, managed to not only impress the audience with his performances but also become one of the most influential celebrities in the world.
SUGGESTED6 Years Ago, Jason Statham Was Branded “One of the most bankable Stars of Hollywood”: His List of Bombs Since Then is Nightmare in a Bottle Jason Statham Jason Statham’s action-star image credited to Bruce Willis...
- 2/26/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Kevin Hart’s latest movie, Lift, sees him try to steal $500 million worth of gold from a plane. Will he succeed with Interpol hot on his tail? The movie follows Hart in the lead role as a master criminal, leading a band of thieves to thwart a terrorist attack while getting a little something for themselves on the side. Director F. Gary Gray, known for his work in movies like The Italian Job, Set If Off, and Straight Outta Compton worked on this movie leaving his mark in most scenes. Despite some bad reviews on social media and a dismal 30% on Rotten...
- 2/12/2024
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
Actor Charlize Theron floated the idea of starring in the Oscar-winning Monster to quite a few people before actually doing the movie. Even her Italian Job co-stars caught wind of her aspirations to do the incredibly dark film. However, her castmates wondered how serious she was about actually doing the movie.
Charlize Theron told her ‘Italian Job’ co-stars about ‘Monster’ Charlize Theron | Ethan Miller/WireImage
Theron sought feedback from quite a few people when she was gearing up to do Monster. The 2003 feature was a massive departure from Theron’s usual flicks, as it saw her portray real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos. In an interview with Advocate, Theron remembered shopping the script around to see if others would’ve liked it as much as she did. Some couldn’t wait to see her in the movie. Others, however, were left confused.
“My mom read the script and she really loved it.
Charlize Theron told her ‘Italian Job’ co-stars about ‘Monster’ Charlize Theron | Ethan Miller/WireImage
Theron sought feedback from quite a few people when she was gearing up to do Monster. The 2003 feature was a massive departure from Theron’s usual flicks, as it saw her portray real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos. In an interview with Advocate, Theron remembered shopping the script around to see if others would’ve liked it as much as she did. Some couldn’t wait to see her in the movie. Others, however, were left confused.
“My mom read the script and she really loved it.
- 2/7/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When “The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.) opened on Christmas Day, it grossed over $18 million, fueled by marketing campaign that focused on group sales to attract its core audiene. Its total was $40 above what “Les Miserables” did on December 25, 2012 (its opening day) before it grossed nearly $150 million in the U.S./Canada.
Unfortunately for the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel (and Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie), the operation was a success but the patient did less well. Through three weeks of play, despite an A Cinemascore suggesting strong audience response, it has grossed only $58 million, barely three times its opening day. The recent weekend, its third, took in under $2 million after losing almost two-thirds of its theaters.
On Tuesday, after 22 days in theaters, it will become the first holiday release to reach home audiences on PVOD (at $19.99 to rent). Perhaps it can find greater success there.
It comes as Netflix,...
Unfortunately for the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel (and Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie), the operation was a success but the patient did less well. Through three weeks of play, despite an A Cinemascore suggesting strong audience response, it has grossed only $58 million, barely three times its opening day. The recent weekend, its third, took in under $2 million after losing almost two-thirds of its theaters.
On Tuesday, after 22 days in theaters, it will become the first holiday release to reach home audiences on PVOD (at $19.99 to rent). Perhaps it can find greater success there.
It comes as Netflix,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Kevin Hart is back with another Netflix film but this time instead of a comedy we see him as a master thief. Directed by F. Gary Gray, the Netflix film Lift revolves around a group of thieves who join hands with Interpol to get immunity for their past crime, but to do that they have to steal half a billion dollars worth of gold from a flying airplane without being caught by the owner of the gold, who is surprise surprise the bad guy. Lift also stars Úrsula Corberó, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington, Billy Magnussen, Kim Yoon-ji, Jean Reno, and Vincent D’Onofrio starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Lift and all of its action here are some similar films you could watch next.
The Italian Job (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Paramount Pictures
From the same director and in the same genre as Lift, this film deserves to be on this list.
The Italian Job (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Paramount Pictures
From the same director and in the same genre as Lift, this film deserves to be on this list.
- 1/13/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Lift Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim
Director: F. Gary Gray
Lift Movie Review ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: Not trying too hard to release this in theatres and giving us the option to skip it midway…
What’s Bad: …though I couldn’t skip the film midway because of the review, but you can
Loo Break: You don’t even have to pause the film; in fact, watch it for ten minutes and go on a break for 1 hour 30 minutes, and by the time you are back, this will be over
Watch or Not?: Lol! Would you still ask from whatever you’ve read till now?
Language: English
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
User Rating:
The flight of this F. Gary Gray’s directorial takes off midway into the story when a master thief,...
Star Cast: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim
Director: F. Gary Gray
Lift Movie Review ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: Not trying too hard to release this in theatres and giving us the option to skip it midway…
What’s Bad: …though I couldn’t skip the film midway because of the review, but you can
Loo Break: You don’t even have to pause the film; in fact, watch it for ten minutes and go on a break for 1 hour 30 minutes, and by the time you are back, this will be over
Watch or Not?: Lol! Would you still ask from whatever you’ve read till now?
Language: English
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
User Rating:
The flight of this F. Gary Gray’s directorial takes off midway into the story when a master thief,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Kevin Hart has a very lucrative proposition for you. The multi-hyphenate comedy star is in the market for a few recruits. Anyone interested in stealing about 500 million dollars’ worth of gold? No pressure.
In the new film from director F. Gary Gray, a band of expert criminals is recruited to prevent a terrorist attack by doing what they do best — robbing the rich. It’s a simple Lift, nothing complicated. Other than the fact that the heist will take place on a plane in mid-flight. Call it some unexpected turbulence.
For Hart, Lift was an opportunity to stretch his wings (pun intended) — it’s a more dramatic role than the comedy superstar is typically known for. “Taking on the role of an action hero and heist boss like Cyrus has been a non-stop thrill...
In the new film from director F. Gary Gray, a band of expert criminals is recruited to prevent a terrorist attack by doing what they do best — robbing the rich. It’s a simple Lift, nothing complicated. Other than the fact that the heist will take place on a plane in mid-flight. Call it some unexpected turbulence.
For Hart, Lift was an opportunity to stretch his wings (pun intended) — it’s a more dramatic role than the comedy superstar is typically known for. “Taking on the role of an action hero and heist boss like Cyrus has been a non-stop thrill...
- 1/12/2024
- by Phillipe Thao
- Tudum - Netflix
Twenty years after remaking The Italian Job as a slice of pleasant (if disposable) studio gloss, F. Gary Gray has gone ahead and remade it again for the age of Netflix streaming content. Which might be a nicer way of saying the streaming service’s new weekend release of Lift is another harmless, unthreatening time-filler intended to be watched with a second screen in your hand or folded laundry in your lap.
Once again revolving around an affable assemblage of movie stars (Kevin Hart subbing in for Mark Wahlberg as the miscast straight man) and character actors who compose a crew of thieves out “to do a job” in Venice, Lift is designed to faintly echo older, better movies you’ve seen before, including from the director’s own back catalog. It’s junk you’re expected to forget while the thing is still buffering.
But that doesn’t mean...
Once again revolving around an affable assemblage of movie stars (Kevin Hart subbing in for Mark Wahlberg as the miscast straight man) and character actors who compose a crew of thieves out “to do a job” in Venice, Lift is designed to faintly echo older, better movies you’ve seen before, including from the director’s own back catalog. It’s junk you’re expected to forget while the thing is still buffering.
But that doesn’t mean...
- 1/12/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Plot: A band of expert criminals led by Cyrus Whitaker is recruited to do what they do best — lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane— but they must do it mid-flight at 40,000 feet!
Review: The entire plot of the Quibi/Roku series Die Hart hinges on Kevin Hart wanting to break out of comedy roles so he can be taken seriously as an action hero. While that plot was played for laughs, it was not the first time Hart tried something different. Both his films The Upside and Fatherhood, as well as the Netflix limited series True Story gave Hart more opportunities to channel his dramatic talents, but Lift is the comedian’s first project that is straight action without the reliance on his being the butt of the joke. Cast in a role commonly saved for Hart’s friends Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, Lift is a big-budget...
Review: The entire plot of the Quibi/Roku series Die Hart hinges on Kevin Hart wanting to break out of comedy roles so he can be taken seriously as an action hero. While that plot was played for laughs, it was not the first time Hart tried something different. Both his films The Upside and Fatherhood, as well as the Netflix limited series True Story gave Hart more opportunities to channel his dramatic talents, but Lift is the comedian’s first project that is straight action without the reliance on his being the butt of the joke. Cast in a role commonly saved for Hart’s friends Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, Lift is a big-budget...
- 1/12/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Making his 4th Netflix Original Film in the last three years, actor/comedian/producer Kevin Hart is back on the platform with his latest venture, Lift, a heist-filled action “comedy” helmed by The Fate of the Furious director F. Gary Gray from a script by 12 Rounds writer Daniel Kunka.
Making good on his Netflix megadeal he signed in early 2021, Hart has now made three starring films under his HartBeat Productions banner after a pair of critically panned films, Me Time opposite Mark Wahlberg & The Man from Toronto alongside Woody Harrelson, dropped in 2022. Lift is also co-produced by The Batman director Matt Reeves’ company 6th & Idaho, which also has an overall deal with Netflix.
The film follows a group of master art thieves led by Cyrus Whitaker (Hart) who live by a code of stealing art before it lands in the “wrong” hands. After their “master of disguise...
Making his 4th Netflix Original Film in the last three years, actor/comedian/producer Kevin Hart is back on the platform with his latest venture, Lift, a heist-filled action “comedy” helmed by The Fate of the Furious director F. Gary Gray from a script by 12 Rounds writer Daniel Kunka.
Making good on his Netflix megadeal he signed in early 2021, Hart has now made three starring films under his HartBeat Productions banner after a pair of critically panned films, Me Time opposite Mark Wahlberg & The Man from Toronto alongside Woody Harrelson, dropped in 2022. Lift is also co-produced by The Batman director Matt Reeves’ company 6th & Idaho, which also has an overall deal with Netflix.
The film follows a group of master art thieves led by Cyrus Whitaker (Hart) who live by a code of stealing art before it lands in the “wrong” hands. After their “master of disguise...
- 1/12/2024
- by Andrew Morgan
- Whats-on-Netflix
CinemaBlind’s Review – 70%
F. Gary Gray‘s latest Netflix heist film is coming tomorrow and for the people who are excited about film Lift, CinemaBlind is here to watch and judge the upcoming film in advance for you. Starring Kevin Hart in the leading role, the film revolves around a group of master thieves whom Interpol catches at the beginning of the film, but they are offered full immunity and in turn, they will have to pull off a seemingly impossible heist.
Lift is another one of Netflix’s blockbuster cinema like what they tried to do with Ryan Reynolds‘ 6 Underground and Red Notice, but the good thing here is that it is better than both of those films but it is also nowhere near the great heist film like Ocean’s Eleven or Gary Gray’s own The Italian Job.
Credit – Netflix
Hart plays the team captain and his performance...
F. Gary Gray‘s latest Netflix heist film is coming tomorrow and for the people who are excited about film Lift, CinemaBlind is here to watch and judge the upcoming film in advance for you. Starring Kevin Hart in the leading role, the film revolves around a group of master thieves whom Interpol catches at the beginning of the film, but they are offered full immunity and in turn, they will have to pull off a seemingly impossible heist.
Lift is another one of Netflix’s blockbuster cinema like what they tried to do with Ryan Reynolds‘ 6 Underground and Red Notice, but the good thing here is that it is better than both of those films but it is also nowhere near the great heist film like Ocean’s Eleven or Gary Gray’s own The Italian Job.
Credit – Netflix
Hart plays the team captain and his performance...
- 1/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
After parodying his attempts to become an action-movie star in the Quibi/Roku short film series Die Hart (later compiled into a Amazon Prime feature), Kevin Hart goes for the gold in the genre and attempts to do the real thing in Lift, an absurdly ridiculous, over the top but still entertaining heist movie that strains credibility at every turn — but who cares because it’s got Hart.
The latest bloated Netflix star-driven action epic on the scale of Red Notice and The Gray Man, this one has our star as master art thief Cyrus Whitaker, whom we meet with his team trying to pull off one of their signature thefts at a Venice Italy auction house involving an Nft (just to keep this as contemporary as they come), leading to a wild boat chase all over the colorful canals but not ending well for the gang.
But just when you think they are down,...
The latest bloated Netflix star-driven action epic on the scale of Red Notice and The Gray Man, this one has our star as master art thief Cyrus Whitaker, whom we meet with his team trying to pull off one of their signature thefts at a Venice Italy auction house involving an Nft (just to keep this as contemporary as they come), leading to a wild boat chase all over the colorful canals but not ending well for the gang.
But just when you think they are down,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Lift’s Cyrus Whitaker (Kevin Hart) is a master of the heist, a globe-trotting rapscallion who steals from the rich and gives to, well, other rapscallions. Director F. Gary Gray knows something about the subject. Over the course of his decades in show business, the Friday filmmaker has now made three heist films. In the ’90s landmark Set It Off, the target is banks in Los Angeles;in 2003’s slick remake The Italian Job, the loot is in Venice. And now there’s Lift, which takes robbery to a whole new level — 40,000 feet up in the air, to be exact.
“Since Set It Off and The Italian Job were made, criminal and law enforcement technology has improved significantly,” Gray tells Tudum. “In contrast to my earlier heist films in city settings, this heist in a massive plane at 40,000 feet introduces a whole new world of challenges.” Of course, Cyrus and...
“Since Set It Off and The Italian Job were made, criminal and law enforcement technology has improved significantly,” Gray tells Tudum. “In contrast to my earlier heist films in city settings, this heist in a massive plane at 40,000 feet introduces a whole new world of challenges.” Of course, Cyrus and...
- 1/10/2024
- by John DiLillo
- Tudum - Netflix
Biopic fans and audiences will have one biographical sports drama film checked off the list with the scheduled theatrical release of Michael Mann‘s Ferrari on December 25, 2023. Mann, one of the leading filmmakers of his generation, is known for directing top films like The Last of the Mohicans (1992), The Insider (1999), Ali (2001), Collateral (2004), and Public Enemies (2009). Michael Mann makes his return as director after his long absence since Blackhat (2015). The Ferrari (2023) story and screenplay are written by Scottish-born screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin (known for his 1969 The Italian Job screenplay). The film examines the...
- 12/6/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
As a new film spotlights her 60-year career, record-breaking background artist Jill Goldston discusses turning down Warren Beatty’s indecent proposal and hanging out with David Bowie
Jill Goldston has only recently moved into this airy flat, on the site of the old Teddington television studios in south-west London, but there are already two framed items on prominent display. One is her newly awarded Guinness World Records certificate for “The most appearances by an extra/background actress”. The other is the poster for Jill, Uncredited, the strangely moving documentary short that has brought her into focus at last. “I’ve had an amazing career,” Jill says, as she sits down at the dining room table, to tell her film industry fable over a cup of tea. “Self-indulgent, really – I was getting paid to have fun and I always found the people fascinating.”
Now a vivacious 80-year-old, Goldston was born nearby...
Jill Goldston has only recently moved into this airy flat, on the site of the old Teddington television studios in south-west London, but there are already two framed items on prominent display. One is her newly awarded Guinness World Records certificate for “The most appearances by an extra/background actress”. The other is the poster for Jill, Uncredited, the strangely moving documentary short that has brought her into focus at last. “I’ve had an amazing career,” Jill says, as she sits down at the dining room table, to tell her film industry fable over a cup of tea. “Self-indulgent, really – I was getting paid to have fun and I always found the people fascinating.”
Now a vivacious 80-year-old, Goldston was born nearby...
- 12/1/2023
- by Ellen E Jones
- The Guardian - Film News
The trailer for the upcoming streaming title ‘Lift’ has been released and it has Kevin Hart, 44, playing Cyrus Whitaker, who leads a heist team as they attempt to steal $500 million of gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet in the air.
‘Lift’ also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ursula Corbero, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, Sam Worthington, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Burn Gorman and Paul Anderson, reports People magazine.
The action-packed movie is directed by F. Gary Gray, who previously made ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Set It Off’, ‘Friday’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’.
As per People, Hart, who is one of the producers on ‘Lift’ via his Hartbeat company, expressed excitement for the project when it was announced in September 2021. “All I can say is F*** Yeah!!!!! Finally getting to work with F Gary Gray …. This movie is a dream come true,” he wrote on Facebook at the time.
‘Lift’ also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ursula Corbero, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, Sam Worthington, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Burn Gorman and Paul Anderson, reports People magazine.
The action-packed movie is directed by F. Gary Gray, who previously made ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Set It Off’, ‘Friday’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’.
As per People, Hart, who is one of the producers on ‘Lift’ via his Hartbeat company, expressed excitement for the project when it was announced in September 2021. “All I can say is F*** Yeah!!!!! Finally getting to work with F Gary Gray …. This movie is a dream come true,” he wrote on Facebook at the time.
- 11/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The trailer for the upcoming streaming title ‘Lift’ has been released and it has Kevin Hart, 44, playing Cyrus Whitaker, who leads a heist team as they attempt to steal $500 million of gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet in the air.
‘Lift’ also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ursula Corbero, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, Sam Worthington, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Burn Gorman and Paul Anderson, reports People magazine.
The action-packed movie is directed by F. Gary Gray, who previously made ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Set It Off’, ‘Friday’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’.
As per People, Hart, who is one of the producers on ‘Lift’ via his Hartbeat company, expressed excitement for the project when it was announced in September 2021. “All I can say is F*** Yeah!!!!! Finally getting to work with F Gary Gray …. This movie is a dream come true,” he wrote on Facebook at the time.
‘Lift’ also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ursula Corbero, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, Sam Worthington, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Burn Gorman and Paul Anderson, reports People magazine.
The action-packed movie is directed by F. Gary Gray, who previously made ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Set It Off’, ‘Friday’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’.
As per People, Hart, who is one of the producers on ‘Lift’ via his Hartbeat company, expressed excitement for the project when it was announced in September 2021. “All I can say is F*** Yeah!!!!! Finally getting to work with F Gary Gray …. This movie is a dream come true,” he wrote on Facebook at the time.
- 11/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
"It's impossible." "It just hasn't been done before." Can they pull it off? Netflix has revealed the first trailer for a new heist action comedy called Lift, coming to Netflix to watch in January 2024 early next year. This trailer just debuted during a big NFL game, which means Netflix is trying to make this one of their next big hits. Does it really have that potential? An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker, race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane while flying at 40,000 feet. It's from the same director as The Italian Job remake and Law Abiding Citizen, F. Gary Gray, so it might actually be pretty cool to see them pull this off. Kevin Hart stars as Cyrus, with Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Burn Gorman, Paul Anderson, as well as Jean Reno and Sam Worthington.
- 11/6/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Your mileage may vary on Kevin Hart as a movie star, and on Netflix's big-budget original movies. Both have a somewhat shaky track record, creatively speaking -- Hart has had his fair share of misses, and things like "The Gray Man," "Heart of Stone," and "Red Notice" haven't exactly inspired tons of confidence that Netflix's would-be blockbusters have much to offer. But Hart and the streamer are trying to change all of that by joining forces for "Lift," a new heist film which, to its credit, appears to be trying to elevate (ha!) its premise by centering on a band of thieves who attempt to steal $500 million in gold out of a passenger plane flying at 40,000 feet.
That's a fun if ridiculous idea, but hey, I'm a fan of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, so far be it from me to cast the first stone. This film has a...
That's a fun if ridiculous idea, but hey, I'm a fan of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, so far be it from me to cast the first stone. This film has a...
- 11/5/2023
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Kevin Hart could be on cloud nine if he can pull off a high-flying heist operation in the first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming comedy-thriller Lift.
Landing on the streaming service on Jan. 12, F. Gary Gray’s feature centers on Cyrus Whitaker (Hart), the leader of an international heist team who gets enlisted to steal $500 million in gold from a mid-air passenger plane before the fortune ends up in the wrong hands. Lift co-stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno and Sam Worthington.
The trailer shows Hart explaining the near-impossible task to his cohorts and warning that they’ll land in prison if they don’t succeed. “Half a billion in gold is on its way to a terrorist cell,” he says. “We gotta steal it mid-flight, 40,000 feet in the air.”
Hart does his best to formulate a perfect plan, although numerous complications mean...
Landing on the streaming service on Jan. 12, F. Gary Gray’s feature centers on Cyrus Whitaker (Hart), the leader of an international heist team who gets enlisted to steal $500 million in gold from a mid-air passenger plane before the fortune ends up in the wrong hands. Lift co-stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno and Sam Worthington.
The trailer shows Hart explaining the near-impossible task to his cohorts and warning that they’ll land in prison if they don’t succeed. “Half a billion in gold is on its way to a terrorist cell,” he says. “We gotta steal it mid-flight, 40,000 feet in the air.”
Hart does his best to formulate a perfect plan, although numerous complications mean...
- 11/5/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clockwise from left: The Departed (Warner Bros.), True Lies (20th Century Studios), Some Like It Hot (United Artists), 12 Monkeys (Universal)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Of all the challenges in the moviemaking universe, redoing a beloved foreign film for an American audience would seem pretty low on the list. You already...
Of all the challenges in the moviemaking universe, redoing a beloved foreign film for an American audience would seem pretty low on the list. You already...
- 11/2/2023
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Wingwomen is a French action comedy film directed by the star of the film Mélanie Laurent. Inspired by a graphic novel titled La Grande Odalisque by Bastien Vivès, Jérôme Mulot, and Florent Ruppert, the film revolves around two best friends who are also professional thieves, when they get tired of their life on the run. They plan their one last big job and to execute it they hire a feisty get-away driver. So, if you also loved the Netflix film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Ocean’s 8 (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Synopsis: Five years, eight months, 12 days…and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller (Cate Blanchett). Together, they recruit...
Ocean’s 8 (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Synopsis: Five years, eight months, 12 days…and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller (Cate Blanchett). Together, they recruit...
- 11/2/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Fans of legendary actor Donald Sutherland will soon have the opportunity to lick his backside, as the 88-year-old will be honored with a stamp from Canada Post.
Speaking with The Canadian Press (via CTV News), Donald Sutherland was undoubtedly humbled and showed that, despite being on the cusp of his 90s, he still has a sense of humor. “It’s the biggest thing to me…I kept saying: ‘I’m a Canadian and now I’m a Canadian stamp…This is really something. I think just now when I said it, all the hair stood up on my arms. But it is cold in here.”
The stamp, which you can see below, shows a profile of Donald Sutherland behind with a list of some of his notable films – Klute, M*A*S*H, Klute, Fellini’s Casanova, Ordinary People, The Italian Job, and The Hunger Games – along with French translations.
On their decision to honor Donald Sutherland,...
Speaking with The Canadian Press (via CTV News), Donald Sutherland was undoubtedly humbled and showed that, despite being on the cusp of his 90s, he still has a sense of humor. “It’s the biggest thing to me…I kept saying: ‘I’m a Canadian and now I’m a Canadian stamp…This is really something. I think just now when I said it, all the hair stood up on my arms. But it is cold in here.”
The stamp, which you can see below, shows a profile of Donald Sutherland behind with a list of some of his notable films – Klute, M*A*S*H, Klute, Fellini’s Casanova, Ordinary People, The Italian Job, and The Hunger Games – along with French translations.
On their decision to honor Donald Sutherland,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Sir Michael Caine has confirmed his official retirement from acting at age 90.
The veteran British actor announced the news in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today show on Saturday.
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well, I am now,” Caine said. He had previously suggested his retirement was imminent in an interview with The Telegraph last month, saying he was “sort of” retired.
His final turn on screen is in Oliver Parker’s “The Great Escaper,” a biographical film about World War II veteran Bernard Jordan breaking out of a care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in 2014. The film was released on Oct. 6.
Caine reflected on the success of his career and the parts that are likely to be offered to him at his age.
“I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and it’s got incredible reviews,...
The veteran British actor announced the news in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today show on Saturday.
“I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well, I am now,” Caine said. He had previously suggested his retirement was imminent in an interview with The Telegraph last month, saying he was “sort of” retired.
His final turn on screen is in Oliver Parker’s “The Great Escaper,” a biographical film about World War II veteran Bernard Jordan breaking out of a care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in 2014. The film was released on Oct. 6.
Caine reflected on the success of his career and the parts that are likely to be offered to him at his age.
“I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and it’s got incredible reviews,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Dolgen, the tough-minded dealmaker and skillful numbers-cruncher who spent a decade at Viacom working for Sumner Redstone and alongside Paramount Pictures head Sherry Lansing, has died. He was 78.
Dolgen died Monday evening of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his family, a publicist announced. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 2012.
A native of Queens and a former Wall Street lawyer, Dolgen also held top positions at Columbia Pictures, Fox and Sony Pictures before becoming the first top executive recruited by Redstone for the newly merged entertainment conglomerate forged by Viacom’s $8.2 billion purchase of Paramount Communications.
“I had known Dolgen off and on over the years when I was a motion picture exhibitor, even before I gained control of Viacom,” Redstone recalled in his 2001 book, Passion to Win. “He was with Columbia Pictures, and I remember sitting with him in one particular meeting that became rather heated and thinking,...
Dolgen died Monday evening of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his family, a publicist announced. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 2012.
A native of Queens and a former Wall Street lawyer, Dolgen also held top positions at Columbia Pictures, Fox and Sony Pictures before becoming the first top executive recruited by Redstone for the newly merged entertainment conglomerate forged by Viacom’s $8.2 billion purchase of Paramount Communications.
“I had known Dolgen off and on over the years when I was a motion picture exhibitor, even before I gained control of Viacom,” Redstone recalled in his 2001 book, Passion to Win. “He was with Columbia Pictures, and I remember sitting with him in one particular meeting that became rather heated and thinking,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Charlize Theron poses for the "Breitling" 'Navitimer 36' and '32' watches, photographed by Matthew Brookes:
Theron played the female lead in the features "The Devil's Advocate" (1997), "Mighty Joe Young".
She won an 'Oscar' playing the lead in "Monster" (2003), for which she won the Silver Bear and Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first South African to win an acting Oscar. She received another Oscar nomination for the drama "North Country" (2005).
Theron also starred in action films "The Italian Job" (2003), "Hancock" (2008), "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), "Prometheus" (2012), "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), "The Fate of the Furious" (2017), "Atomic Blonde" (2017), "The Old Guard" (2020), "F9" (2021) and "Fast X" (2023).
She portrayed 'Megyn Kelly' in the drama "Bombshell" (2019), receiving her third 'Academy Award' nomination.
She played 'Clea' in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", 'Lady Lesso' in "The School for Good and Evil" (2022) and has a cameo in Season...
Theron played the female lead in the features "The Devil's Advocate" (1997), "Mighty Joe Young".
She won an 'Oscar' playing the lead in "Monster" (2003), for which she won the Silver Bear and Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first South African to win an acting Oscar. She received another Oscar nomination for the drama "North Country" (2005).
Theron also starred in action films "The Italian Job" (2003), "Hancock" (2008), "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), "Prometheus" (2012), "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), "The Fate of the Furious" (2017), "Atomic Blonde" (2017), "The Old Guard" (2020), "F9" (2021) and "Fast X" (2023).
She portrayed 'Megyn Kelly' in the drama "Bombshell" (2019), receiving her third 'Academy Award' nomination.
She played 'Clea' in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", 'Lady Lesso' in "The School for Good and Evil" (2022) and has a cameo in Season...
- 9/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Before John Wick ushered in a new era of stuntmen turned directors, Expend4bles director Scott Waugh was one of the few exceptions to pull off the feat. Following in the footsteps of his older brother Ric Roman Waugh, the younger Waugh made his own luck by funding 2012’s Act of Valor and co-directing the action film alongside Mouse McCoy. The film starred active-duty Navy Seals, and its success then opened the door for Waugh to direct Need for Speed for Disney, as well as DreamWorks head Steven Spielberg.
Expend4bles is now Waugh’s fifth feature film, and he managed to cross off a major bucket-list item in working with Sylvester Stallone. The duo were supposed to join forces with Jackie Chan on Waugh’s other 2023 film, Hidden Strike, but the volatility of Hollywood schedules led to Stallone’s exit. However, Waugh still managed to bring a bit of Chan’s...
Expend4bles is now Waugh’s fifth feature film, and he managed to cross off a major bucket-list item in working with Sylvester Stallone. The duo were supposed to join forces with Jackie Chan on Waugh’s other 2023 film, Hidden Strike, but the volatility of Hollywood schedules led to Stallone’s exit. However, Waugh still managed to bring a bit of Chan’s...
- 9/22/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for the Season 8 premiere of “Below Deck Mediterranean” on Bravo, airing at 9:00 Pm on Monday, September 25, 2023. This exciting series introduces viewers to a new boat, a fresh crew, and a different Mediterranean location.
In “Below Deck Mediterranean,” viewers get an inside look at the lives of nine crew members who live and work aboard a luxurious 150-foot yacht. As the yacht sets sail through the beautiful Mediterranean waters, each episode showcases a brand-new group of elite passengers with unique demands and expectations.
The Season 8 premiere, titled “The Italian Job,” promises an exciting start to the new season, filled with challenges, adventures, and the high-stakes drama that “Below Deck Mediterranean” is known for. Whether you’re a fan of the series or a newcomer, this episode is sure to provide a glimpse into the glamorous, yet demanding, world of luxury yacht charters.
Don’t miss the premiere of...
In “Below Deck Mediterranean,” viewers get an inside look at the lives of nine crew members who live and work aboard a luxurious 150-foot yacht. As the yacht sets sail through the beautiful Mediterranean waters, each episode showcases a brand-new group of elite passengers with unique demands and expectations.
The Season 8 premiere, titled “The Italian Job,” promises an exciting start to the new season, filled with challenges, adventures, and the high-stakes drama that “Below Deck Mediterranean” is known for. Whether you’re a fan of the series or a newcomer, this episode is sure to provide a glimpse into the glamorous, yet demanding, world of luxury yacht charters.
Don’t miss the premiere of...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Prince Harry’s affection for Meghan Markle isn’t just expressed through sweet gestures and public appearances but also through opulent gifts that have captured many a headline. Since the dawn of their relationship in 2016, the Duke has adorned the Duchess with presents that boast significant monetary and sentimental value.
Harry’s gifting game is nothing short of regal, from bespoke jewelry pieces echoing royal heritage to unique artistry. Among these, some gifts stand out not just for their price tag but for the history and love they represent.
This is one of the most expensive gifts Prince Harry has given Meghan Markle
Throughout their relationship, Harry has lavished Meghan with many precious presents. These range from bespoke jewelry he crafted and treasured items from Princess Diana’s repertoire to unique art pieces.
Among these cherished gifts stands out Diana’s Cartier diamond tennis bracelet.
Diana notably donned this piece several times,...
Harry’s gifting game is nothing short of regal, from bespoke jewelry pieces echoing royal heritage to unique artistry. Among these, some gifts stand out not just for their price tag but for the history and love they represent.
This is one of the most expensive gifts Prince Harry has given Meghan Markle
Throughout their relationship, Harry has lavished Meghan with many precious presents. These range from bespoke jewelry he crafted and treasured items from Princess Diana’s repertoire to unique art pieces.
Among these cherished gifts stands out Diana’s Cartier diamond tennis bracelet.
Diana notably donned this piece several times,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Venice Film Festival hosted the world premiere of Ferrari, the latest film from director Michael Mann which boasts a star-studded cast ensemble of Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Sarah Gadon, Gabriel Leone, Jack O’Connell and Patrick Dempsey.
SAG-AFTRA designated the film as a recipient of an interim agreement for publicity, granting the cast permission to participate in the premiere and promote the feature. Attending the premiere included Director Michael Mann, Adam Driver, Patrick Dempsey, Daniela Piperno, Piero Ferrari, Iris Knobloch, Michele Lamy & Caterina Murino.
Related: ‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann’s Intimate Portrait Of A Motoring Legend Stays In Low Gear – Venice Film Festival
The film captures a pivotal moment in the life of Enzo Ferrari, set in 1957. During this time, Enzo (Driver) and Laura (Cruz) find their marriage unraveling due to his infidelity and the recent tragic loss of their young son. Their unsettled domestic world is on a...
SAG-AFTRA designated the film as a recipient of an interim agreement for publicity, granting the cast permission to participate in the premiere and promote the feature. Attending the premiere included Director Michael Mann, Adam Driver, Patrick Dempsey, Daniela Piperno, Piero Ferrari, Iris Knobloch, Michele Lamy & Caterina Murino.
Related: ‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann’s Intimate Portrait Of A Motoring Legend Stays In Low Gear – Venice Film Festival
The film captures a pivotal moment in the life of Enzo Ferrari, set in 1957. During this time, Enzo (Driver) and Laura (Cruz) find their marriage unraveling due to his infidelity and the recent tragic loss of their young son. Their unsettled domestic world is on a...
- 8/31/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Driver as Enzo FerrariScreenshot: Neon/YouTube
Adam Driver lives up to the prophecy of his name in Ferrari, the new historical drama from Michael Mann. The actor, who has clearly never met an old, nearly washed-up Italian character he didn’t like, stars as the former Formula 1 racer...
Adam Driver lives up to the prophecy of his name in Ferrari, the new historical drama from Michael Mann. The actor, who has clearly never met an old, nearly washed-up Italian character he didn’t like, stars as the former Formula 1 racer...
- 8/30/2023
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Michael Mann is enlisting Adam Driver to steer “Ferrari” into awards season.
The Ferrari family feature starring Driver as Enzo Ferrari and Penelope Cruz as his wife, Laura Ferrari, will debut at 2023 Venice Film Festival, followed by a North American premiere at NYFF.
The official synopsis reads, “Ferrari” is set during the summer of 1957. Ex-race car driver, Ferrari, is in crisis. Bankruptcy stalks the company he and his wife, Laura, built from nothing 10 years earlier. Their tempestuous marriage struggles with the mourning for one son and the acknowledgment of another. He decides to counter his losses by rolling the dice on one race – 1,000 miles across Italy, the iconic Mille Miglia.
Shailene Woodley, Sarah Gadon, Jack O’Connell, and Patrick Dempsey also star. “Ferrari” marks lead actor Driver’s second Italian based-on-a-true-story feature: The “Marriage Story” Oscar nominee appeared in Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” based on the Gucci dynasty.
Mann...
The Ferrari family feature starring Driver as Enzo Ferrari and Penelope Cruz as his wife, Laura Ferrari, will debut at 2023 Venice Film Festival, followed by a North American premiere at NYFF.
The official synopsis reads, “Ferrari” is set during the summer of 1957. Ex-race car driver, Ferrari, is in crisis. Bankruptcy stalks the company he and his wife, Laura, built from nothing 10 years earlier. Their tempestuous marriage struggles with the mourning for one son and the acknowledgment of another. He decides to counter his losses by rolling the dice on one race – 1,000 miles across Italy, the iconic Mille Miglia.
Shailene Woodley, Sarah Gadon, Jack O’Connell, and Patrick Dempsey also star. “Ferrari” marks lead actor Driver’s second Italian based-on-a-true-story feature: The “Marriage Story” Oscar nominee appeared in Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” based on the Gucci dynasty.
Mann...
- 8/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As Taylor Swift once said, “August slipped away like a moment in time,” and August 2023 has been no different. Summer starts to come to a close at the end of August as kids head back to school, Labor Day looms and folks soak up those last few days before the official start of fall on Sept. 21. Netflix will say goodbye to some important titles at the end of this month as well.
The majority of films leaving Netflix will leave on the last day, so there is still time to squeeze some in before the month fully ends. Those leaving the streamer Aug. 31 include “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Mean Girls,” the “Open Season” films, “Paranormal Activity,” “The Ring” and “Sleepless in Seattle” among others.
While plenty of new films and television shows have arrived on Netflix in August like “Heartstopper” Season 2 and some of the “Despicable Me” films as...
The majority of films leaving Netflix will leave on the last day, so there is still time to squeeze some in before the month fully ends. Those leaving the streamer Aug. 31 include “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Mean Girls,” the “Open Season” films, “Paranormal Activity,” “The Ring” and “Sleepless in Seattle” among others.
While plenty of new films and television shows have arrived on Netflix in August like “Heartstopper” Season 2 and some of the “Despicable Me” films as...
- 8/25/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
SAG-AFTRA on Thursday named Neon’s Michael Mann-directed Ferrari as one of its latest recipients of an interim agreement for publicity.
The waiver allows the movie’s cast, which includes Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz, to publicize the feature at its Venice Film Festival world premiere, closing night at the New York Film Festival and other events at which the pic may screen.
Similar to indie studio A24, Neon is a non-amptp company and has encountered no hurdles in nabbing SAG-AFTRA interim agreements.
There are several applications of SAG-AFTRA interim agreements for indie features, addressing everything from casting to production and promotion.
Ferrari is not the first major title to benefit in the latter area, joining a list that includes Luc Besson’s DogMan and Lily Gladstone-led The Unknown Country. But it’s certainly the starriest with the option to promote at the moment, boasting an ensemble cast that also includes Shailene Woodley,...
The waiver allows the movie’s cast, which includes Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz, to publicize the feature at its Venice Film Festival world premiere, closing night at the New York Film Festival and other events at which the pic may screen.
Similar to indie studio A24, Neon is a non-amptp company and has encountered no hurdles in nabbing SAG-AFTRA interim agreements.
There are several applications of SAG-AFTRA interim agreements for indie features, addressing everything from casting to production and promotion.
Ferrari is not the first major title to benefit in the latter area, joining a list that includes Luc Besson’s DogMan and Lily Gladstone-led The Unknown Country. But it’s certainly the starriest with the option to promote at the moment, boasting an ensemble cast that also includes Shailene Woodley,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor who starred in John Cassavetes’s Shadows and gave Michael Caine the plans for the heist in The Italian Job
The lacerating 1959 drama Shadows, a pinnacle of US independent film-making, heralded two striking new talents: the director John Cassavetes and the actor Lelia Goldoni, who was just 20 when she gave a guileless performance combining wistful romanticism and mercurial restlessness. She played Lelia – all the actors in the film share their first names with their characters – who is an African-American woman “passing” for white. Goldoni herself was of Sicilian descent.
When Lelia’s white boyfriend meets one of her darker-skinned brothers (Hugh Hurd) and realises that she is black, his discomfort inflames tensions in the household and sends aftershocks through the rest of the film.
The lacerating 1959 drama Shadows, a pinnacle of US independent film-making, heralded two striking new talents: the director John Cassavetes and the actor Lelia Goldoni, who was just 20 when she gave a guileless performance combining wistful romanticism and mercurial restlessness. She played Lelia – all the actors in the film share their first names with their characters – who is an African-American woman “passing” for white. Goldoni herself was of Sicilian descent.
When Lelia’s white boyfriend meets one of her darker-skinned brothers (Hugh Hurd) and realises that she is black, his discomfort inflames tensions in the household and sends aftershocks through the rest of the film.
- 8/3/2023
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
You’ve seen him ripping a motorboat through the canals of Venice, Italy, during the opening heist of The Italian Job, dodging flying cars in the Fast and the Furious films, and doubling for Harrison Ford, most recently in the blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. He was even standing offscreen when Ford accidentally socked co-star Ryan Gosling during filming of Blade Runner 2049, recalling, “Ryan took it like a champ!”
But Mike Massa, a Hollywood stunt performer for three decades, had never received the headlines he did on July 24, when,...
But Mike Massa, a Hollywood stunt performer for three decades, had never received the headlines he did on July 24, when,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
Italian Job Photo: Paramount, All rights reserved
The Italian Job, 6.55pm, Film4, Tuesday, August 1
If Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One whet your appetite for Italian car chases, then you can fill your boots with this heist classic. And, like the Tom Cruise franchise, this 1969 charmer isn’t scared to have a bit of a laugh as well as delivering thrills. Michael “I only told you to blow the bloody doors off” Caine is on top form as Charlie Croker, who is planning a gold robbery in Turin. There’s a masterful Mini Cooper car chase through the narrow Italian streets - including a flight of stairs, which Mission Impossible recently emulated - and don't forget the wonderful Noel Coward, as a jailed Mr Big, in what would be his final role. Forget the bullion, Caine and co are likely to steal your heart.
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban,...
The Italian Job, 6.55pm, Film4, Tuesday, August 1
If Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One whet your appetite for Italian car chases, then you can fill your boots with this heist classic. And, like the Tom Cruise franchise, this 1969 charmer isn’t scared to have a bit of a laugh as well as delivering thrills. Michael “I only told you to blow the bloody doors off” Caine is on top form as Charlie Croker, who is planning a gold robbery in Turin. There’s a masterful Mini Cooper car chase through the narrow Italian streets - including a flight of stairs, which Mission Impossible recently emulated - and don't forget the wonderful Noel Coward, as a jailed Mr Big, in what would be his final role. Forget the bullion, Caine and co are likely to steal your heart.
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Is it beginning to feel a little like 2020 to anyone else? As the major Hollywood studios continue to refuse even entertaining the completely reasonable requests from the striking actors' and writers' guilds, they've already started pushing back films that were previously set to arrive in the next couple of months, with more delays potentially on the way. Meanwhile, Netflix is doing better than ever -- although, in this case, it's thanks to their deeply unpopular but undeniably successful crackdown on password sharing and not because everyone is stuck at home with nothing else to do but finally stream those films and TV series they've been meaning to catch up on.
Speaking of which (how's that for a segue?), if you've been planning to watch any of the films or shows leaving Netflix in August 2023, now's the time to get cracking. There's nothing departing this month too likely to vanish completely into the streaming void.
Speaking of which (how's that for a segue?), if you've been planning to watch any of the films or shows leaving Netflix in August 2023, now's the time to get cracking. There's nothing departing this month too likely to vanish completely into the streaming void.
- 7/29/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Lelia Goldoni, who was cast in the lead role for John Cassavette’s race-centered film “Shadows,” died over the weekend at the age of 86.
The actress died on Saturday at the Actors Fund Home in Engelwood, New Jersey, Goldoni’s friend, Jd Sobol, told TheWrap on Thursday.
The New York City native was born on Oct. 1, 1936, and got her start in the entertainment business during the 1940s, with one of her first roles being a cameo in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “House of Strangers” in 1949. That same year she also had a role in John Huston’s “We Were Strangers.”
Martin Scorsese later brought Goldoni on to star as a friend of Ellen Burnstyn’s character in his 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Her resume also included performing in the original “The Italian Job” (1969), John Schlesinger’s “The Day of the Locust” (1975) and Robert Mulligan’s “Bloodbrothers.”
Goldoni, who...
The actress died on Saturday at the Actors Fund Home in Engelwood, New Jersey, Goldoni’s friend, Jd Sobol, told TheWrap on Thursday.
The New York City native was born on Oct. 1, 1936, and got her start in the entertainment business during the 1940s, with one of her first roles being a cameo in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “House of Strangers” in 1949. That same year she also had a role in John Huston’s “We Were Strangers.”
Martin Scorsese later brought Goldoni on to star as a friend of Ellen Burnstyn’s character in his 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Her resume also included performing in the original “The Italian Job” (1969), John Schlesinger’s “The Day of the Locust” (1975) and Robert Mulligan’s “Bloodbrothers.”
Goldoni, who...
- 7/28/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Lelia Goldoni, who sparkled as the lead in John Cassavettes’ Shadows and played a friend of Ellen Burstyn’s character in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, has died. She was 86.
Goldoni died Saturday at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, her friend Jd Sobol announced.
Goldoni also appeared in the original The Italian Job (1969), in John Schlesinger’s The Day of the Locust (1975), in Philip Kaufman’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and in Robert Mulligan’s Bloodbrothers (1978).
A second cousin of famed New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, Lelia Vita Goldoni was born in New York on Oct. 1, 1936. She was raised in Los Angeles, where she was one of the Lester Horton Dancers alongside Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade.
Goldoni studied acting with Jeff Corey and at age 19 moved back to New York, where she became a student at a drama...
Goldoni died Saturday at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, her friend Jd Sobol announced.
Goldoni also appeared in the original The Italian Job (1969), in John Schlesinger’s The Day of the Locust (1975), in Philip Kaufman’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and in Robert Mulligan’s Bloodbrothers (1978).
A second cousin of famed New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, Lelia Vita Goldoni was born in New York on Oct. 1, 1936. She was raised in Los Angeles, where she was one of the Lester Horton Dancers alongside Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade.
Goldoni studied acting with Jeff Corey and at age 19 moved back to New York, where she became a student at a drama...
- 7/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Start your engines, film fans, as Film at Lincoln Center has today announced that Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” will close out this year’s New York Film Festival.
The Enzo Ferrari biopic starring Adam Driver in the titular role will celebrate its North American premiere on October 13 at Alice Tully Hall, with this year’s NYFF running from September 29 through October 15. The film is already set for its world premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival, and Neon will release it in theaters on December 25.
Per the festival’s official release, “Mann brings his astonishing command of technique and storytelling to bear on this emotional, elegantly crafted dramatization of the life of the legendary race car manufacturer and entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari at a professional and personal fulcrum. It’s 1957, and the marriage of Enzo and Laura has begun to irrevocably fracture as a result of his philandering and the...
The Enzo Ferrari biopic starring Adam Driver in the titular role will celebrate its North American premiere on October 13 at Alice Tully Hall, with this year’s NYFF running from September 29 through October 15. The film is already set for its world premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival, and Neon will release it in theaters on December 25.
Per the festival’s official release, “Mann brings his astonishing command of technique and storytelling to bear on this emotional, elegantly crafted dramatization of the life of the legendary race car manufacturer and entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari at a professional and personal fulcrum. It’s 1957, and the marriage of Enzo and Laura has begun to irrevocably fracture as a result of his philandering and the...
- 7/27/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Mike Massa, a veteran Hollywood stuntman who’s credits include “Star Trek”, “The Italian Job” and doubling for Harrison Ford in the last two “Indiana Jones” movie, made a big impression during an Atlanta protest in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Stunt performers are members of the Screen Actors Guild, and while many actors have responded with fiery speeches, Massa raised the bar by making his point using actual fire.
Dozens gathered at Fayetteville’s Covert Camera Vehicles to show solidarity, speak out against corporate greed, and watch one particularly enthusiastic protestor (safely) go up in flames.
Read More: Bethenny Frankel Encourages Reality Stars To Also Go On Strike: ‘We Also Deserve Residuals’
During a rally on Monday, Entertainment Weekly reported, Massa took to the stage while holding a “SAG-AFTRA on Strike” sign, and proceeded to light himself on fire.
“We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP,...
Stunt performers are members of the Screen Actors Guild, and while many actors have responded with fiery speeches, Massa raised the bar by making his point using actual fire.
Dozens gathered at Fayetteville’s Covert Camera Vehicles to show solidarity, speak out against corporate greed, and watch one particularly enthusiastic protestor (safely) go up in flames.
Read More: Bethenny Frankel Encourages Reality Stars To Also Go On Strike: ‘We Also Deserve Residuals’
During a rally on Monday, Entertainment Weekly reported, Massa took to the stage while holding a “SAG-AFTRA on Strike” sign, and proceeded to light himself on fire.
“We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Veteran stuntman and SAG member Mike Massa, who most recently doubled Harrison Ford on “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” sent a dramatic message to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers by lighting himself on fire while holding a “SAG-AFTRA on Strike” sign at a rally in Atlanta on Monday.
“We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP,” read the caption on the video that was shared to his and stuntwoman Elena Sanchez’s Instagram accounts. A man was positioned behind Massa on the stage to safely put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.
In a second post, the German-born stunt performer wrote, “We wanted to make a statement and I think we did! It was great to see such a great turnout from our local Stunt community, local leadership, and actors who showed up to support us.”
Massa has been nominated for several Taurus...
“We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP,” read the caption on the video that was shared to his and stuntwoman Elena Sanchez’s Instagram accounts. A man was positioned behind Massa on the stage to safely put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.
In a second post, the German-born stunt performer wrote, “We wanted to make a statement and I think we did! It was great to see such a great turnout from our local Stunt community, local leadership, and actors who showed up to support us.”
Massa has been nominated for several Taurus...
- 7/25/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Mark Wahlberg and Leonardo DiCaprio initially got off on the wrong foot. But DiCaprio would later help Wahlberg nab one of his most villainous roles in the cult classic Fear.
Mark Wahlberg nabbed ‘Fear’ thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio Mark Wahlberg | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Wahlberg had a rocky start with Leonardo DiCaprio. Before doing The Basketball Diaries, the pair met each other at a charity Basketball game, where Wahlberg rubbed DiCaprio the wrong way. Ironically, it was a film partially about basketball that ended up reuniting the two. But DiCaprio was adamant about not working with Wahlberg, and Wahlberg didn’t think DiCaprio was right for Diaries.
“He was not into it,” Wahlberg once told NJ. “And, I tell you, I wasn’t convinced he was the right guy to be playing this street legend. . . . But, you know, when we finally got in a room together, we hit it off. There...
Mark Wahlberg nabbed ‘Fear’ thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio Mark Wahlberg | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Wahlberg had a rocky start with Leonardo DiCaprio. Before doing The Basketball Diaries, the pair met each other at a charity Basketball game, where Wahlberg rubbed DiCaprio the wrong way. Ironically, it was a film partially about basketball that ended up reuniting the two. But DiCaprio was adamant about not working with Wahlberg, and Wahlberg didn’t think DiCaprio was right for Diaries.
“He was not into it,” Wahlberg once told NJ. “And, I tell you, I wasn’t convinced he was the right guy to be playing this street legend. . . . But, you know, when we finally got in a room together, we hit it off. There...
- 7/24/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Intro: Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner head down to Rio for the fifth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise. The most popular of the sequels, this one reunites Dom and Brian with several friends from previous films. Brings Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson into the ensemble. And takes the whole series in a new direction. The movie is Fast Five, and it’s about to be Revisited.
Set-up: Justin Lin thought he was done with the Fast and Furious movies after directing two of them. But while doing press for the fourth film in the series in 2009, he met a lot of passionate fans who had him re-thinking his plan to step away. And then Universal not only promised that the filmmaker would be able to do something different with the fifth film – they demanded that it be something different. In late 2009, Adam Fogelson was hired as the chairman of Universal,...
Set-up: Justin Lin thought he was done with the Fast and Furious movies after directing two of them. But while doing press for the fourth film in the series in 2009, he met a lot of passionate fans who had him re-thinking his plan to step away. And then Universal not only promised that the filmmaker would be able to do something different with the fifth film – they demanded that it be something different. In late 2009, Adam Fogelson was hired as the chairman of Universal,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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