Olivia Wilde has been set to direct a comic book adaptation of ‘Deadpool’ co-creator Rob Liefeld’s ‘Avengelyne’.
Wilde is teaming up with Margot Robbie who is set to produce via Luckychap alongside partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara. Simon Kinberg, a writer and producer of ‘X-Men’ tentpoles, will also produce the film.
The character Avengelyne is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. Rob Liefeld, best known for bringing to life the Merc with a Mouth, a.k.a. Deadpool, co-created the character of Avengelyne in 1995.
Also in news – Craig Gillespie set to direct ‘Supergirl’ at DC Studios
Casting for the titular role is, as yet, unknown. The project also has no home and are currently open to offers from both studios and streamers.
Wilde’s filmmaking credits include ‘Booksmart’ and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’. This would not be the...
Wilde is teaming up with Margot Robbie who is set to produce via Luckychap alongside partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara. Simon Kinberg, a writer and producer of ‘X-Men’ tentpoles, will also produce the film.
The character Avengelyne is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. Rob Liefeld, best known for bringing to life the Merc with a Mouth, a.k.a. Deadpool, co-created the character of Avengelyne in 1995.
Also in news – Craig Gillespie set to direct ‘Supergirl’ at DC Studios
Casting for the titular role is, as yet, unknown. The project also has no home and are currently open to offers from both studios and streamers.
Wilde’s filmmaking credits include ‘Booksmart’ and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’. This would not be the...
- 4/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Margot Robbie’s production company looks set to take on a film based on Avengelyne, a comic book character created by Deadpool’s Rob Liefeld.
If reports are accurate, Booksmart director Olivia Wilde is set to make Avengelyne, a take on the comic book character created by the mind behind Deadpool, Rob Liefeld. It’s the second project Wilde has lined up at Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
According to Deadline, 'Avengelyne is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. She was the most feared warrior in Heaven’s Warhost, having single-handedly broken into Pandemonium, the outer fortress of Hell, to confront the Devil himself. She is a fallen angel, banished from Heaven by God after being tricked into questioning his love for humans. Avengelyne was stripped of all her angelic abilities, other than her great strength and her blood,...
If reports are accurate, Booksmart director Olivia Wilde is set to make Avengelyne, a take on the comic book character created by the mind behind Deadpool, Rob Liefeld. It’s the second project Wilde has lined up at Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
According to Deadline, 'Avengelyne is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. She was the most feared warrior in Heaven’s Warhost, having single-handedly broken into Pandemonium, the outer fortress of Hell, to confront the Devil himself. She is a fallen angel, banished from Heaven by God after being tricked into questioning his love for humans. Avengelyne was stripped of all her angelic abilities, other than her great strength and her blood,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
What comes “After Hours” but “Before Sunrise”? Well, one wild day.
The niche yet beloved genre of films that take place over the course of a mere 24 hours is a market all on its own. Sure, people fall in love over the span of a day, and oftentimes even people fall out of love with their ideals over the course of merely a few hours, like in “Do the Right Thing.” Robberies take place (“Dog Day Afternoon”), high school is graduated (“Booksmart”), and even death sentences are doled out (“Cléo from 5 to 7”).
The stunningly cinematic experience of having just the “one day at a time” phrase come to life onscreen feels as though it’s playing out almost in real-time. These adventures could be attainable, whether you want them to be or not. These heartbreaks, these realizations, and yes, even just this living from moment to moment, is truly what...
The niche yet beloved genre of films that take place over the course of a mere 24 hours is a market all on its own. Sure, people fall in love over the span of a day, and oftentimes even people fall out of love with their ideals over the course of merely a few hours, like in “Do the Right Thing.” Robberies take place (“Dog Day Afternoon”), high school is graduated (“Booksmart”), and even death sentences are doled out (“Cléo from 5 to 7”).
The stunningly cinematic experience of having just the “one day at a time” phrase come to life onscreen feels as though it’s playing out almost in real-time. These adventures could be attainable, whether you want them to be or not. These heartbreaks, these realizations, and yes, even just this living from moment to moment, is truly what...
- 4/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Olivia Wilde’s comic book action film Avengelyne is picking up the sword with Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company along for the ride. Based on the signature comic book creation by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, rumor has it Margot Robbie could play the lead, but her reps are denying her involvement with that part of the project. LuckyChap includes Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Simon Kinberg. LuckyChap produced Barbie, the billion-dollar barn-burner based on Mattel’s iconic blonde bombshell. With influence like that, it’s difficult not to imagine Avengelyne being a big to-do.
After directing 2019’s Booksmart and the controversial Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand filmmakers. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Avengelyne “is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. She was the most feared warrior in Heaven’s Warhost,...
After directing 2019’s Booksmart and the controversial Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand filmmakers. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Avengelyne “is an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. She was the most feared warrior in Heaven’s Warhost,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Olivia Wilde, Margot Robbie and “X-Men” producer Simon Kinberg are joining forces for a feature adaptation of “Avengelyne,” a comic book character from “Deadpool” co-creator Rob Liefeld.
Wilde, whose filmmaking credits include “Booksmart” and “Don’t Worry Darling,” is attached to direct. Robbie’s company LuckyChap and her partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara are producing. Kinberg, a writer and producer of “X-Men” tentpoles, will also produce the film.
The project doesn’t have a home yet, so the creative team will try to sell the film to studios and streamers in the coming weeks. It’s unclear who will play Avengelyne, an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. Rob Liefeld, best known for bringing to life the Merc with a Mouth, a.k.a. Deadpool, co-created the character of Avengelyne in 1995.
There were prior attempts to turn Avengelyne into a big-screen star,...
Wilde, whose filmmaking credits include “Booksmart” and “Don’t Worry Darling,” is attached to direct. Robbie’s company LuckyChap and her partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara are producing. Kinberg, a writer and producer of “X-Men” tentpoles, will also produce the film.
The project doesn’t have a home yet, so the creative team will try to sell the film to studios and streamers in the coming weeks. It’s unclear who will play Avengelyne, an angel who fights the forces of evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters. Rob Liefeld, best known for bringing to life the Merc with a Mouth, a.k.a. Deadpool, co-created the character of Avengelyne in 1995.
There were prior attempts to turn Avengelyne into a big-screen star,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
A high-powered package is coming together to adapt Avengelyne, the ’90s comic book character from Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld.
Olivia Wilde, who last helmed the thriller Don’t Worry Darling, is attached to direct what would be a feature adaptation. LuckyChap, the banner run by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara and which shepherded last year’s biggest movie, Barbie, is producing. Simon Kinberg, who has written and produced several X-Men movies, will also produce. The package is being put together, with the hope that it will be ready to take to studios and streamers in the coming weeks.
Avengelyne debuted in 1995 and centered on a fallen angel cast to Earth. She is entrusted to find and protect The One, a person who is the key to protecting humanity from demons and other monsters.
Robbie, who is not attached to star in Avengelyne, is well-versed in comic having played Harley Quinn multiple DC films.
Olivia Wilde, who last helmed the thriller Don’t Worry Darling, is attached to direct what would be a feature adaptation. LuckyChap, the banner run by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara and which shepherded last year’s biggest movie, Barbie, is producing. Simon Kinberg, who has written and produced several X-Men movies, will also produce. The package is being put together, with the hope that it will be ready to take to studios and streamers in the coming weeks.
Avengelyne debuted in 1995 and centered on a fallen angel cast to Earth. She is entrusted to find and protect The One, a person who is the key to protecting humanity from demons and other monsters.
Robbie, who is not attached to star in Avengelyne, is well-versed in comic having played Harley Quinn multiple DC films.
- 4/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: In what shapes up with the potential to be a big one, The Dish hears there is film rights auction in the works for Avengelyne — an angel who fights the forces of evil — with Olivia Wilde directing, based on the signature comic book creation by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld. Aboard to produce is LuckyChap, the shingle Margot Robbie runs with Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara, and Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon through their Genre banner.
I’ve heard the plan was for this to be developed for Robbie to star, but her camp is denying that part of it. A big A-list writer is circling to adapt.
The principals behind this are not commenting, but expect this one to hit the street within the next two weeks. LuckyChap is coming off Barbie, last year’s top-grossing film with eight Oscar nominations. Wilde last directed Don’t Worry Darling and before that Booksmart.
I’ve heard the plan was for this to be developed for Robbie to star, but her camp is denying that part of it. A big A-list writer is circling to adapt.
The principals behind this are not commenting, but expect this one to hit the street within the next two weeks. LuckyChap is coming off Barbie, last year’s top-grossing film with eight Oscar nominations. Wilde last directed Don’t Worry Darling and before that Booksmart.
- 4/4/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Ayo Edebiri has become one of the most interesting actresses working today. Her breakthrough role as Chef Sydney in the hit FX series The Bear has earned her various accolades including a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Edebiri also made a mark in the 2023 comedy film Bottoms alongside Rachel Sennott.
Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in The Bear
Another rising actor Paul Mescal previously voiced his desire to star alongside Edebiri in a rom-com. Fans immediately supported this dream casting and their excitement escalated when a popular author shared a photo involving the two. The author gave her seal of approval to fans believing that the two actors would be starring in one of her book adaptations.
Emily Henry Loves The Potential Casting of Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri in Beach Read Paul Mescal received rave reviews for his performance in All of Us Strangers
Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri...
Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu in The Bear
Another rising actor Paul Mescal previously voiced his desire to star alongside Edebiri in a rom-com. Fans immediately supported this dream casting and their excitement escalated when a popular author shared a photo involving the two. The author gave her seal of approval to fans believing that the two actors would be starring in one of her book adaptations.
Emily Henry Loves The Potential Casting of Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri in Beach Read Paul Mescal received rave reviews for his performance in All of Us Strangers
Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
With great power comes great responsibility. It’s a lesson Lucy Boynton (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) grapples with in Searchlight Pictures’ “The Greatest Hits.” The studio released the film’s trailer on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
In “The Greatest Hits,” Harriet (Boynton) finds that listening to certain songs (literally) sweeps her away to another time — like, she becomes an actual time-traveler. She is able to relive special moments with her deceased boyfriend (David Corenswet of “Pearl”), and could potentially even stop the car crash that killed him from even happening. It sounds like there’s a pretty big tradeoff, however, if she takes it to that point.
And then there’s the new guy, played by Justin H. Min (“Beef”), that she meets along the way. “Throughout her journey, Harriet explores the mesmerizing link between music and memory, facing her with difficult decisions of whether altering the past is a choice worth making,” the synopsis reads.
In “The Greatest Hits,” Harriet (Boynton) finds that listening to certain songs (literally) sweeps her away to another time — like, she becomes an actual time-traveler. She is able to relive special moments with her deceased boyfriend (David Corenswet of “Pearl”), and could potentially even stop the car crash that killed him from even happening. It sounds like there’s a pretty big tradeoff, however, if she takes it to that point.
And then there’s the new guy, played by Justin H. Min (“Beef”), that she meets along the way. “Throughout her journey, Harriet explores the mesmerizing link between music and memory, facing her with difficult decisions of whether altering the past is a choice worth making,” the synopsis reads.
- 3/14/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
"Drive-Away Dolls" may be fresh out in theaters, but the wild (and wildly entertaining) road trip comedy from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke has already reached one destination quicker than expected: it's now available on digital platforms.
If you missed your chance to catch "Drive-Away Dolls" in cinemas -- which, given the lackluster box office impression it made during its late February debut, wouldn't be surprising -- you can still watch the ribald queer comedy from the comfort of your living room for about the price of two matinee tickets. The movie is currently available to rent or own on premium video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play. Each platform seems to be offering a 4K Ultra HD rental option for $19.99, while some also include a purchase price of $29.99. When it comes to the film's rollout on the home market, though, "Drive-Away Dolls" still has some road left to travel.
If you missed your chance to catch "Drive-Away Dolls" in cinemas -- which, given the lackluster box office impression it made during its late February debut, wouldn't be surprising -- you can still watch the ribald queer comedy from the comfort of your living room for about the price of two matinee tickets. The movie is currently available to rent or own on premium video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play. Each platform seems to be offering a 4K Ultra HD rental option for $19.99, while some also include a purchase price of $29.99. When it comes to the film's rollout on the home market, though, "Drive-Away Dolls" still has some road left to travel.
- 3/12/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: New Line Cinema has bought the feature pitch Big Time Abroad from screenwriters Scarlett Bermingham & Andrew Rhymer to be produced by Party Over Here. We hear it sold in the mid- to high-six figures.
While the storyline is under wraps, the pitch is being billed as Booksmart crossed with Indiana Jones.
Bermingham and Rhymer, who are married, are currently adapting the children’s book The Paper Bag Princess for Universal with LuckyChap, Brownstone and Clubhouse producing.
Bermingham’s feature Mimi was on the 2021 Black List. Rhymer’s debut feature Plus One, which he co-directed with Jeff Chan, premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.
Bermingham is repped by Verve, Mgmt Entertainment and attorney Kim Jaime. Rhymer is repped by Verve, Iconoclast, and attorney Kim Jaime.
Upcoming for New Line Cinemas is Kevin Costner’s western Horizon: An American Saga, which will be released in...
While the storyline is under wraps, the pitch is being billed as Booksmart crossed with Indiana Jones.
Bermingham and Rhymer, who are married, are currently adapting the children’s book The Paper Bag Princess for Universal with LuckyChap, Brownstone and Clubhouse producing.
Bermingham’s feature Mimi was on the 2021 Black List. Rhymer’s debut feature Plus One, which he co-directed with Jeff Chan, premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.
Bermingham is repped by Verve, Mgmt Entertainment and attorney Kim Jaime. Rhymer is repped by Verve, Iconoclast, and attorney Kim Jaime.
Upcoming for New Line Cinemas is Kevin Costner’s western Horizon: An American Saga, which will be released in...
- 3/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In what could almost be a weird pop-cultural physics phenomenon, people keep making youth nostalgia movies that highlight a particular moment, an iconic time period that everyone who grew up in it remembers with transcendent fondness — yet the distance between the moment and the movie commemorating it keeps getting longer and longer. “American Graffiti,” the movie that invented the genre, was set in 1962 and came out 11 years later, in 1973. “Dazed and Confused” was set in 1976 and came out 17 years later, in 1993. “Adventureland” was set in 1987 and came out 22 years later, in 2009. And now we have “Y2K,” an end-of-the-millennium high-school party movie that premiered last night at SXSW. It’s set on the last day (and the day after) of 1999, and it’s coming out 25 years later. When somebody ultimately makes a youth nostalgia movie set in 2024, it probably won’t come out until 2054.
I think the reason the time between...
I think the reason the time between...
- 3/10/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Kurt Sutter’s upcoming western drama series “The Abandons” at Netflix has added six new cast members, Variety has learned.
Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lucas Till, Lamar Johnson, Aisling Franciosi, and Natalia del Riego have all joined the series.
They will star alongside previously announced star Lena Headey as well as Gillian Anderson. The official description of the series states:
“As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society, unite their tribes to form a family and fight back. In this bloody process, ‘justice’ is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law.”
Headey will play Fiona Nolan, while Anderson will play Constance Van Ness. Robinson will play Elias Teller, while Silvers will play Dahlia Teller. Till will play Garret Van Ness,...
Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lucas Till, Lamar Johnson, Aisling Franciosi, and Natalia del Riego have all joined the series.
They will star alongside previously announced star Lena Headey as well as Gillian Anderson. The official description of the series states:
“As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society, unite their tribes to form a family and fight back. In this bloody process, ‘justice’ is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law.”
Headey will play Fiona Nolan, while Anderson will play Constance Van Ness. Robinson will play Elias Teller, while Silvers will play Dahlia Teller. Till will play Garret Van Ness,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Abandons, Kurt Sutter’s Western action drama for Netflix, has added six as series regulars: Lucas Till (MacGyver), Nick Robinson (Maid), Diana Silvers (Booksmart), Lamar Johnson (The Last of Us), Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale), and Natalia del Riego (Hail Mary).
Till plays Garret Van Ness, with Robinson as Elias Teller, Silvers as Dahlia Teller, Johnson as Albert Mason, Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness, and Del Riego as Lilla Belle. As previously announced, Lena Heady and Gillian Anderson lead the cast, as Fiona Nolan and Constance Van Ness, respectively.
Created and exec produced by Sutter, who also serves as showrunner, The Abandons follows a group of diverse, outlier families pursuing their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, as a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society,...
Till plays Garret Van Ness, with Robinson as Elias Teller, Silvers as Dahlia Teller, Johnson as Albert Mason, Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness, and Del Riego as Lilla Belle. As previously announced, Lena Heady and Gillian Anderson lead the cast, as Fiona Nolan and Constance Van Ness, respectively.
Created and exec produced by Sutter, who also serves as showrunner, The Abandons follows a group of diverse, outlier families pursuing their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, as a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy your first look at James Gunn's "Superman." Given that it's Superman's birthday, director James Gunn decided to share the first look at the much-anticipated reboot of the franchise, which is due to hit theaters next summer. Previously titled "Superman: Legacy," the film stars David Corenswet ("Pearl") as our new Man of Steel. But Gunn, in revealing our first look at the hero's new suit, also revealed the new, shorter title for the film. Check it out:
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"Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on Superman today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman's birthday," Gunn said on Instagram along with the picture of the suit. "When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft,...
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"Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on Superman today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman's birthday," Gunn said on Instagram along with the picture of the suit. "When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Lionsgate Television just eliminated more than half of its development deals, IndieWire has confirmed. The reduction comes after Lionsgate’s $375 million acquisition of eOne from Hasbro. The eOne purchase, which on the television side brought over “Yellowjackets” and other series, mixed with general industry contraction in the post-Peak TV era, rationalized the sweeping cuts.
Lionsgate executives conducted a two-months-long review of the Lionsgate Television and eOne talent rosters, which together included nearly 60 overall and first-look deals. The number is now below 30; no names have been reported on either the “stay” or “go” side of the ledger.
Deadline first reported the news. A Lionsgate rep declined comment on this story.
It is pretty common for a company to slim down ahead of acquisition — just ask Paramount — but this round was pretty drastic. It is important to remember that during last year’s writers strikes, pretty much all overall deals were put on pause.
Lionsgate executives conducted a two-months-long review of the Lionsgate Television and eOne talent rosters, which together included nearly 60 overall and first-look deals. The number is now below 30; no names have been reported on either the “stay” or “go” side of the ledger.
Deadline first reported the news. A Lionsgate rep declined comment on this story.
It is pretty common for a company to slim down ahead of acquisition — just ask Paramount — but this round was pretty drastic. It is important to remember that during last year’s writers strikes, pretty much all overall deals were put on pause.
- 2/29/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Beanie Feldstein, Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Tricia Cooke and Ethan Coen celebrated the premiere of their upcoming queer comedy, Drive-Away Dolls, in New York City on Tuesday night.
The film follows two women, played by Viswanathan and Qualley, as they embark on a road trip to Tallahassee, Florida, but things quickly go awry when they come across a group of inept criminals. Husband-and-wife duo Coen and Cooke co-wrote the script in the early 2000s and tried to get it made then, but struggled with studios wanting to back a lesbian comedy at the time.
“It’s like, what was it that works now that didn’t work then? It’s a lesbian road comedy,” Coen told The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere. “It’s a gay-themed thing that was more difficult to do then. We couldn’t get it done then. People are more receptive to that, it’s less...
The film follows two women, played by Viswanathan and Qualley, as they embark on a road trip to Tallahassee, Florida, but things quickly go awry when they come across a group of inept criminals. Husband-and-wife duo Coen and Cooke co-wrote the script in the early 2000s and tried to get it made then, but struggled with studios wanting to back a lesbian comedy at the time.
“It’s like, what was it that works now that didn’t work then? It’s a lesbian road comedy,” Coen told The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere. “It’s a gay-themed thing that was more difficult to do then. We couldn’t get it done then. People are more receptive to that, it’s less...
- 2/21/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Coen Brothers are about as legendary as it comes in the world of filmmaking, with unparalleled classics such as "Fargo" and "No Country for Old Men" to their names. But that's as a duo. For the past several years, Joel and Ethan Coen have gone out on their own, with Joel making movies like "The Tragedy of Macbeth." Now, it's Ethan's turn to go solo with his latest, "Drive-Away Dolls." Can Ethan Coen's solo feature directorial debut help lift up the February box office? Or should we begin tempering expectations?
As it stands, the Focus Features film is looking at an opening weekend of anywhere between just $2 and $4 million (per Box Office Pro) -- an admittedly modest sum. It's also facing sneakily stiff competition from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- To the Hashira Training," with the latest entry in the anime franchise expected to top the charts with between $9 and $14 million.
As it stands, the Focus Features film is looking at an opening weekend of anywhere between just $2 and $4 million (per Box Office Pro) -- an admittedly modest sum. It's also facing sneakily stiff competition from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- To the Hashira Training," with the latest entry in the anime franchise expected to top the charts with between $9 and $14 million.
- 2/16/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us has officially started filming in Vancouver, Canada, and a while back (before filming began) the show’s star Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, said that one of the things she was most looking forward to about the new season was getting the chance to play out “the Dina storyline”. Last month, we learned that Isabela Merced – who can be seen in this weekend’s release Madame Web – had been cast as Dina, Ellie’s new romantic interest. While attending the world premiere of Madame Web, Merced took a moment to confirm that she has already done a day of work as Dina.
Merced told Deadline, “The stars are truly aligning. I had several of my friends that I’ve worked with in this industry for a long time join the cast. I can’t say who just joined.
Merced told Deadline, “The stars are truly aligning. I had several of my friends that I’ve worked with in this industry for a long time join the cast. I can’t say who just joined.
- 2/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Sunday Am Update: How bad was this year’s Super Bowl weekend? Realize that Kenneth Branagh’s romance mystery misfire, Death on the Nile, opened to more over the Big Game weekend ($12.8M) two years ago, and that’s when female moviegoers were scared of Omicron!
Super Bowl weekend, despite its damper on Sunday business, used to be a box office frame that could still yield results, even for films aimed at dudes. Like in 2015, when the sixth weekend of American Sniper drummed up $30.7 million, or in 2020, when the third weekend of Bad Boys for Life did $17.6M.
Last year’s Super Bowl weekend totaled $52.6M, per Box Office Mojo, led by Warner Bros’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance, with an $8.3M opening. This year, we’re lower at $40M, -24% from a year ago and that’s because there isn’t a notable major studio wide release. That’s also...
Super Bowl weekend, despite its damper on Sunday business, used to be a box office frame that could still yield results, even for films aimed at dudes. Like in 2015, when the sixth weekend of American Sniper drummed up $30.7 million, or in 2020, when the third weekend of Bad Boys for Life did $17.6M.
Last year’s Super Bowl weekend totaled $52.6M, per Box Office Mojo, led by Warner Bros’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance, with an $8.3M opening. This year, we’re lower at $40M, -24% from a year ago and that’s because there isn’t a notable major studio wide release. That’s also...
- 2/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us is expected to start filming in Vancouver, Canada sometime in February, and we’ve previously heard that returning stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are going to be joined in the cast by new additions Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart and No One Will Save You) as Abby Anderson, a major character from the video game who is described as being “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved”; Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold and Sweet Girl) as Ellie’s new romantic interest Dina; and Young Mazino of Beef as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost.” (Jesse also happens to be Dina’s ex.) Now Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that...
- 2/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Mia McKenna-Bruce as Tara in How To Have Sex. Image: Film4
How To Have Sex made a big splash last May at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Un Certain Regard prize at the prestigious event. Since then the film has been making the rounds on the festival circuit—including...
How To Have Sex made a big splash last May at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Un Certain Regard prize at the prestigious event. Since then the film has been making the rounds on the festival circuit—including...
- 2/1/2024
- by Murtada Elfadl
- avclub.com
Season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us is expected to start filming in Vancouver, Canada sometime in February, and in the build-up to the production Deadline has learned the names of the directors who will be at the helm of the new episodes. The first season consisted of nine episodes that were handled by seven different directors, and it looks like season 2 is going to be split between seven directors as well. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann (who was also creative director on the video game source material) will be directing episodes, and the line-up also includes Mark Mylod, who just won an Outstanding Drama Directing Emmy for HBO’s Succession (he also directed the movie The Menu and worked with HBO on Game Of Thrones and Entourage); Kate Herron, who directed the entire first season of the Marvel / Disney+ series Loki; Stephen Williams,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Park City – Coming up with a new twist for a teen movie ain’t easy. There have been so many over the decades that someone has likely already tried it. That’s why director and screenwriter Megan Park deserves mad props for the setup to “My Old Ass” which had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival this weekend. Oh, and spoiler, she then takes that concept and knocks it out of the park with one of the best coming-of-age comedies we can remember in forever.
Continue reading ‘My Old Ass’ Review: Maisy Stella Shines In This Genre-Breaking Coming Of Age Comedy [Sundance] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘My Old Ass’ Review: Maisy Stella Shines In This Genre-Breaking Coming Of Age Comedy [Sundance] at The Playlist.
- 1/21/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Writer-director Sean Wang is tough on himself in “Dìdi,” a fresh and funny summer-before-freshman-year flashback that provides an Asian American angle on that Sundanciest of indie-film genres: the semi-autobiographical coming-of-age movie. In what feels like a cross between Bing Liu’s “Minding the Gap” and Jonah Hill’s “mid90s” — courtesy of the young director’s teenage desire to make skate videos — Wang serves up some of his most wince-inducing adolescent memories, from an aborted first kiss to the realization that he’d been trying to downplay his Taiwanese heritage.
Hacky creative writing coaches are always insisting, “Write what you know.” And yet, when the result comes out as specific and self-effacing as Wang’s Fremont, Calif.-set time capsule, it’s hard to improve on that advice. As Wang reminds, the year 2008 (which also saw the financial crisis in precipitous fall) found thousands of teens making the transition from...
Hacky creative writing coaches are always insisting, “Write what you know.” And yet, when the result comes out as specific and self-effacing as Wang’s Fremont, Calif.-set time capsule, it’s hard to improve on that advice. As Wang reminds, the year 2008 (which also saw the financial crisis in precipitous fall) found thousands of teens making the transition from...
- 1/20/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us is expected to start filming in Vancouver, Canada very soon, and Pedro Pascal is set to reprise the role of Joel when the new episodes start filming. Season 2 is based on the video game The Last of Us Part II, and while Pascal made his way down the red carpet at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of his movie Freaky Tales, Deadline took the opportunity to ask Pascal if his character arc on the show will differ from what Joel goes through in the video game source material.
Pascal answered, “Does it deviate from the game? That’s a good question. I think that they’re always going to find ways to build on the incredible source material that they have, and surprise us with how they can use that material in a different format like a television show.
Pascal answered, “Does it deviate from the game? That’s a good question. I think that they’re always going to find ways to build on the incredible source material that they have, and surprise us with how they can use that material in a different format like a television show.
- 1/19/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s hard to believe, but the concept of the teenager is younger than film as a medium. According to historians, American culture first began thinking of the period of 13 to 19 as a specific bridge between childhood and adulthood in the 1940s, in part due to marketing executives looking to define people in that age range as a new demographic. And shortly afterwards, that demographic became ubiquitous on TV and films.
The first teen films began popping up in earnest during the 1950s, with landmark titles like “The Wild One,” “Blackboard Jungle,” and the enduringly iconic “Rebel Without a Cause.” Each film featured a bonafide screen legend — Marlon Brando in “The Wild One,” Sidney Poitier in “Blackboard Jungle,” and James Dean in his most iconic role in “Rebel Without a Cause” — and established films that took the emotional turmoil of teen life seriously as a vibrant subgenre. Since then, teens...
The first teen films began popping up in earnest during the 1950s, with landmark titles like “The Wild One,” “Blackboard Jungle,” and the enduringly iconic “Rebel Without a Cause.” Each film featured a bonafide screen legend — Marlon Brando in “The Wild One,” Sidney Poitier in “Blackboard Jungle,” and James Dean in his most iconic role in “Rebel Without a Cause” — and established films that took the emotional turmoil of teen life seriously as a vibrant subgenre. Since then, teens...
- 1/17/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The final season of "Stranger Things" is down one team member: actor Eduardo Franco recently confirmed to "The Steve Varley Show" (via ScreenRant) that his character on the Netflix juggernaut, stoner Argyle, won't be back for season 5. "I never got a phone call, so yeah, I think that's it," Franco told Varley after the host mentioned fan concerns that he was missing from the first cast photo for the new season. Production has reportedly already begun on season 5, so unless Matt and Ross Duffer have a last-minute plan to get Franco back in the show later down the line, it seems his character will be absent during the show's endgame.
It's not exactly surprising that "Stranger Things" would want to cut down on its cast, especially given that season 4 earned some criticism for its bloating, multiple plotlines and sprawling casts. Yet Franco's character, hippie pizza delivery guy Argyle, was one...
It's not exactly surprising that "Stranger Things" would want to cut down on its cast, especially given that season 4 earned some criticism for its bloating, multiple plotlines and sprawling casts. Yet Franco's character, hippie pizza delivery guy Argyle, was one...
- 1/12/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Andrew Garfield might have a new love in his life!
The 40-year-old Amazing Spider-Man actor was spotted packing on some cute Pda with model Olivia Brower during a recent out in London, England.
In the photos, Andrew and Olivia were seen sharing an embrace after he helped load her luggage into a taxi outside of his home. He appeared to lean in for a kiss at one point.
Keep reading to find out more…
You can check out the photos now on The Sun.
Olivia, 27, is a model who is currently signed to Jag modeling agency and has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also modeled for Intimissimi lingerie and Dorothy Perkins fashion.
One of Olivia‘s best friends is actress Diana Silvers, who is best known for her work in movies like Ma, Booksmart, and Ava. She also stars in the series Space Force.
The 40-year-old Amazing Spider-Man actor was spotted packing on some cute Pda with model Olivia Brower during a recent out in London, England.
In the photos, Andrew and Olivia were seen sharing an embrace after he helped load her luggage into a taxi outside of his home. He appeared to lean in for a kiss at one point.
Keep reading to find out more…
You can check out the photos now on The Sun.
Olivia, 27, is a model who is currently signed to Jag modeling agency and has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also modeled for Intimissimi lingerie and Dorothy Perkins fashion.
One of Olivia‘s best friends is actress Diana Silvers, who is best known for her work in movies like Ma, Booksmart, and Ava. She also stars in the series Space Force.
- 1/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us is expected to start filming in Vancouver, Canada this month, and a while back the show’s star Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, said that one of the things she was most looking forward to about the new season was getting the chance to play out “the Dina storyline”. Because, “I had the one episode in season 1 with Ellie and Riley, but to have it as a storyline throughout the whole of the second game in terms of Ellie and Dina is really exciting.” Now we know who is going to be playing Dina, Ellie’s new romantic interest: Isabela Merced, whose previous credits include Dora and the Lost City of Gold and Sweet Girl.
According to Deadline, Dina is described as being “a free-wheeling spirit whose devotion to Ellie will be tested by the brutality of the world they inhabit.
According to Deadline, Dina is described as being “a free-wheeling spirit whose devotion to Ellie will be tested by the brutality of the world they inhabit.
- 1/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Young Mazino played Paul Cho (the younger brother of Steven Yeun’s character Danny) in all ten episodes of the Netflix limited series Beef, and now Variety reports that he’s following that show up with a role in season 2 of the HBO series The Last of Us! Mazino’s character is Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost.”
Based on the video game The Last of Us Part II, The Last of Us season 2 starts filming in Vancouver, Canada this month. Yesterday, it was announced that Kaitlyn Dever from Booksmart and No One Will Save You has been cast in the role of Abby Anderson, a major character from the video game. Abby is described as being “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
Showrunners...
Based on the video game The Last of Us Part II, The Last of Us season 2 starts filming in Vancouver, Canada this month. Yesterday, it was announced that Kaitlyn Dever from Booksmart and No One Will Save You has been cast in the role of Abby Anderson, a major character from the video game. Abby is described as being “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
Showrunners...
- 1/10/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
According to the Max streaming service Twitter account, Kaitlyn Dever has officially been cast as Abby in the upcoming second season of HBO's hit post-apocalyptic drama "The Last of Us." Dever is one of Hollywood's best and brightest up-and-coming stars, having appeared in an excellent collection of TV shows and films since she was very young. Her resume includes "Short Term 12," "Justified," "Booksmart," "Unbelievable," and last year's "No One Will Save You," just to name a few.
Abby, who did not appear in the first game or the first season of "The Last of Us," may be the most significant character in the entire second game and will be equally crucial in the show. Variety describes Abby as "a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved," but frankly, that barely scratches the surface of this character.
"Our casting...
Abby, who did not appear in the first game or the first season of "The Last of Us," may be the most significant character in the entire second game and will be equally crucial in the show. Variety describes Abby as "a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved," but frankly, that barely scratches the surface of this character.
"Our casting...
- 1/9/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
A couple months ago, we heard the rumor that Kaitlyn Dever from Booksmart and No One Will Save You was in the running to play the role of the Abby Anderson character from the video game The Last of Us Part II when season 2 of the HBO video game adaptation TV series The Last of Us starts filming in Vancouver, Canada this month. Now, it’s official: Dever has been cast as Abby in The Last of Us season 2!
Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann provided The Hollywood Reporter with the following statement: “Our casting process for season two has been identical to season one: we look for world-class actors who embody the souls of the characters in the source material. Nothing matters more than talent, and we’re thrilled to have an acclaimed performer like Kaitlyn join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.“
There was a lot...
Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann provided The Hollywood Reporter with the following statement: “Our casting process for season two has been identical to season one: we look for world-class actors who embody the souls of the characters in the source material. Nothing matters more than talent, and we’re thrilled to have an acclaimed performer like Kaitlyn join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.“
There was a lot...
- 1/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kaitlyn Dever (Dopesick) has joined HBO’s breakout hit The Last of Us. She is one three major cast additions for the upcoming second season of the post-apocalyptic drama, based on the video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog for PlayStation. Dever will play the most prominent new Season 2 character, Abby, joining series’ stars Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel, and Bella Ramsey, who is Ellie.
When it was revealed that The Last of Us‘ second season will be based on the 2020 The Last of Us Part II, fans’ attention immediately focused on Abby, one of the game’s two playable central characters alongside Ellie.
Dever’s name emerged as the frontrunner for the role soon after the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike in November. She eventually closed a deal with HBO, which is co-producing the series with Sony Pictures Television.
Dever’s Abby is a skilled soldier...
When it was revealed that The Last of Us‘ second season will be based on the 2020 The Last of Us Part II, fans’ attention immediately focused on Abby, one of the game’s two playable central characters alongside Ellie.
Dever’s name emerged as the frontrunner for the role soon after the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike in November. She eventually closed a deal with HBO, which is co-producing the series with Sony Pictures Television.
Dever’s Abby is a skilled soldier...
- 1/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Last of Us” Season 2 has officially cast Kaitlyn Dever, Variety has learned.
Dever joins the hit HBO show in the role of Abby, who is described as “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
“Our casting process for season two has been identical to season one: we look for world-class actors who embody the souls of the characters in the source material,” said series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. “Nothing matters more than talent, and we’re thrilled to have an acclaimed performer like Kaitlyn join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.”
Dever’s past TV credits include shows like “Last Man Standing,” “Justified,””Unbelievable,” and “Dopesick.” On the film side, she has starred in features such as “Booksmart,” “Rosaline,” “Next Goal Wins,” and “No One Will Save You,” the last of which she also executive produced.
Dever joins the hit HBO show in the role of Abby, who is described as “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
“Our casting process for season two has been identical to season one: we look for world-class actors who embody the souls of the characters in the source material,” said series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. “Nothing matters more than talent, and we’re thrilled to have an acclaimed performer like Kaitlyn join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.”
Dever’s past TV credits include shows like “Last Man Standing,” “Justified,””Unbelievable,” and “Dopesick.” On the film side, she has starred in features such as “Booksmart,” “Rosaline,” “Next Goal Wins,” and “No One Will Save You,” the last of which she also executive produced.
- 1/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“The Last of Us” Season 2 has found its Abby.
The fan-favorite character, a conflicted soldier embroiled in conflict between her own post-apocalyptic militia and a religious cult, will be played by Kaitlyn Dever. Production is set to begin in February, with filming on the critically revered and Daytime Emmy-winning show previously postponed due to the since-ended strikes.
In Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us Part II,” released for PlayStation 4 in January 2020, Abby is as much a co-lead of the game as the original’s star, Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey in the series). Throughout the game, players alternate between Ellie and Abby’s points of view in fighting off humans infected by Cordyceps as well as their fellow survivors left in the United States. “Part II” takes players from rural Wyoming to a dystopian Seattle.
No spoilers, but the sequel game finds Ellie and Abby on a collision course...
The fan-favorite character, a conflicted soldier embroiled in conflict between her own post-apocalyptic militia and a religious cult, will be played by Kaitlyn Dever. Production is set to begin in February, with filming on the critically revered and Daytime Emmy-winning show previously postponed due to the since-ended strikes.
In Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us Part II,” released for PlayStation 4 in January 2020, Abby is as much a co-lead of the game as the original’s star, Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey in the series). Throughout the game, players alternate between Ellie and Abby’s points of view in fighting off humans infected by Cordyceps as well as their fellow survivors left in the United States. “Part II” takes players from rural Wyoming to a dystopian Seattle.
No spoilers, but the sequel game finds Ellie and Abby on a collision course...
- 1/9/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Now The Last of Us fans have a face to put to a very important name.
Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Abby in Season 2 of the HBO drama, TVLine has learned.
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Per the character’s official description, Abby is “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world...
Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Abby in Season 2 of the HBO drama, TVLine has learned.
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Per the character’s official description, Abby is “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world...
- 1/9/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Shows like “Yellowjackets,” “The Rookie,” and “Naked & Afraid” all have a new home. Lionsgate has officially closed its acquisition of film and TV studio Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro for a sum of $375 million in cash, Lionsgate announced on December 27.
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Olivia Wilde, once primarily known for her acting, has made significant strides behind the camera, creating waves in the film industry with her directing skills. From her debut feature film to her latest projects, Wilde’s directorial vision has been met with critical acclaim and audience admiration. Let’s delve into specific instances where Olivia Wilde’s directing prowess was undeniably impressive. Booksmart Sets the Bar High Wilde’s directorial debut, Booksmart (2019), was a breath of fresh air in the coming-of-age comedy genre. The film received tremendous praise for its witty script and relatable characters. Booksmart is about two overachievers who realize they’ve...
- 12/16/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Olivia Wilde is set to direct the film Naughty, which comes from the scribe behind this year’s Cocaine Bear.
Two films in, Olivia Wilde as a movie director has had to deal with a gigantic amount of issues that ordinarily might be expected to be spread over many more productions. The acclaimed Booksmart and the liked but less acclaimed Don’t Worry Darling are to her name as a director thus far. She’s now chosen the project that’s going to be number three on her list.
It’s a comedy by the name of Naughty, that has come from the pen of a man named Jimmy Warden. He was credited this year with the script for Cocaine Bear, and if he came up with the ambulance sequence, then I’m very happy to buy him a nice coffee.
Warden wrote the script on spec, which in turn has...
Two films in, Olivia Wilde as a movie director has had to deal with a gigantic amount of issues that ordinarily might be expected to be spread over many more productions. The acclaimed Booksmart and the liked but less acclaimed Don’t Worry Darling are to her name as a director thus far. She’s now chosen the project that’s going to be number three on her list.
It’s a comedy by the name of Naughty, that has come from the pen of a man named Jimmy Warden. He was credited this year with the script for Cocaine Bear, and if he came up with the ambulance sequence, then I’m very happy to buy him a nice coffee.
Warden wrote the script on spec, which in turn has...
- 12/15/2023
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Olivia Wilde has set her next directorial feature!
The 39-year-old actress and director will get in the holiday spirit to helm a raunchy Christmas comedy titled Naughty, Deadline reports.
In addition to directing, Olivia will also serve as a producer, along with Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara, through their production company LuckyChap.
Get more details about the movie inside…
According to Deadline, the upcoming movie is being described as “Bridesmaids in the North Pole,” and follows “Mallory, whose only hope of securing custody of her son from her gaslighting trash-bag ex is to find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.”
Cocaine Bear and The Babysitter: Killer Queen writer Jimmy Warden will pen the script, and he’ll also produce. The movie will be released through Universal Pictures.
Most recently, Olivia directed Don’t Worry Darling, and Booksmart before that. She was...
The 39-year-old actress and director will get in the holiday spirit to helm a raunchy Christmas comedy titled Naughty, Deadline reports.
In addition to directing, Olivia will also serve as a producer, along with Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara, through their production company LuckyChap.
Get more details about the movie inside…
According to Deadline, the upcoming movie is being described as “Bridesmaids in the North Pole,” and follows “Mallory, whose only hope of securing custody of her son from her gaslighting trash-bag ex is to find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.”
Cocaine Bear and The Babysitter: Killer Queen writer Jimmy Warden will pen the script, and he’ll also produce. The movie will be released through Universal Pictures.
Most recently, Olivia directed Don’t Worry Darling, and Booksmart before that. She was...
- 12/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Universal has landed the Christmas comedy package for Naughty, which is set to be directed by Olivia Wilde and is based on a script by Jimmy Warden.
Warden will continue writing the screenplay for Universal, while producing along with Wilde on the project. There is no word on casting, but the synopsis from Universal points to a mother, Mallory, whose only hope of securing custody of her son from her gaslighting trash-bag ex is to find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara will produce through the LuckyChap banner after their success with Barbie. Wilde most recently directed, starred in and produced Don’t Worry Darling, which went on to earn around $90 million worldwide.
Don’t Worry Darling also starred Florence Pugh and Harry Styles and premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it dominated media attention.
Wilde, whose debut film was Booksmart,...
Warden will continue writing the screenplay for Universal, while producing along with Wilde on the project. There is no word on casting, but the synopsis from Universal points to a mother, Mallory, whose only hope of securing custody of her son from her gaslighting trash-bag ex is to find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara will produce through the LuckyChap banner after their success with Barbie. Wilde most recently directed, starred in and produced Don’t Worry Darling, which went on to earn around $90 million worldwide.
Don’t Worry Darling also starred Florence Pugh and Harry Styles and premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it dominated media attention.
Wilde, whose debut film was Booksmart,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Just before the holiday break, Universal Pictures has found an exciting package under its tree. Sources tell Deadline that the studio has landed rights to the Christmas comedy Naughty, which has Olivia Wilde directing and LuckyChap producing. The package is based on a spec by Cocaine Bear scribe Jimmy Warden, and the auction saw several studios in the mix with Universal ultimately delivering the winning bid.
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara are producing through their LuckyChap production company along with Wilde and Warden.
Described as Bridesmaids in the North Pole, the film follows Mallory, whose only hope of securing custody of her son from her gaslighting trash-bag ex is to find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.
Between LuckyChap’s recent success with the year’s biggest film in Barbie and Wilde being one of the more sought after female directors, Universal...
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara are producing through their LuckyChap production company along with Wilde and Warden.
Described as Bridesmaids in the North Pole, the film follows Mallory, whose only hope of securing custody of her son from her gaslighting trash-bag ex is to find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.
Between LuckyChap’s recent success with the year’s biggest film in Barbie and Wilde being one of the more sought after female directors, Universal...
- 12/14/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Horror remains as vital as ever. While other films flounder at the box office, horror almost always reigns supreme. Audiences simply cannot get enough. We inherently love to be scared; to be disturbed; to be frightened. To sit in the dark and let something scary take hold of us. The horror films of 2023 were an eclectic bunch — weird, wonderful, both fresh and familiar. Slasher throwbacks, modernist takes on classic tropes, and bold new voices in the genre all presented themselves to us, giving us the creeps in the process.
As is always the case when making a list like this, it's important to recognize the titles that didn't make the cut. So while we're proud of our ranked list of the top 10 horror movies of 2023, we also want to highlight several titles not on the list — "Knock at the Cabin," "The Sacrifice Game," "Haunted Mansion," "The Conference," "The Outwaters," "The Passenger,...
As is always the case when making a list like this, it's important to recognize the titles that didn't make the cut. So while we're proud of our ranked list of the top 10 horror movies of 2023, we also want to highlight several titles not on the list — "Knock at the Cabin," "The Sacrifice Game," "Haunted Mansion," "The Conference," "The Outwaters," "The Passenger,...
- 12/13/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Though “Don’t Worry Darling” didn’t get the same reception from critics as her debut “Booksmart”—not to mention the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the 2022 film—Olivia Wilde is still a filmmaker who is in high-demand. And it appears she has found her next feature, a Christmas comedy titled, “Naughty.”
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According to Deadline, Olivia Wilde has been hired to direct “Naughty,” the new Christmas comedy from Lucky Chap productions, the company co-founded by Margot Robbie.
Continue reading ‘Naughty’: Olivia Wilde To Direct A New Christmas Comedy From The Writer Of ‘Cocaine Bear’ at The Playlist.
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According to Deadline, Olivia Wilde has been hired to direct “Naughty,” the new Christmas comedy from Lucky Chap productions, the company co-founded by Margot Robbie.
Continue reading ‘Naughty’: Olivia Wilde To Direct A New Christmas Comedy From The Writer Of ‘Cocaine Bear’ at The Playlist.
- 12/11/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Will Ferrell called for women to take over the world as he opened The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment gala, presented by Lifetime, on Thursday at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
“This is such a wonderful event where we honor and support and continue to fight for women in all facets of the entertainment world,” said Ferrell before adding, “Forget about the entertainment world, isn’t it just time? Isn’t it just time for women to run the planet?” he asked to resounding applause. “I’m not just trying to placate you, I swear, but I don’t know what else to do because we — men — we’ve been running the show since, what, 10,000 B.C., and we’re not doing so good. So, please, can you guys just take over?”
The actor and comedian, who most recently starred as the unnamed CEO of Mattel in Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie,...
“This is such a wonderful event where we honor and support and continue to fight for women in all facets of the entertainment world,” said Ferrell before adding, “Forget about the entertainment world, isn’t it just time? Isn’t it just time for women to run the planet?” he asked to resounding applause. “I’m not just trying to placate you, I swear, but I don’t know what else to do because we — men — we’ve been running the show since, what, 10,000 B.C., and we’re not doing so good. So, please, can you guys just take over?”
The actor and comedian, who most recently starred as the unnamed CEO of Mattel in Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An HBO sizzle reel confirms that The Last Of Us season 2 will be with us in 2025. Not too long to wait, then…
With reports that The Last Of Us season two would begin filming in early 2024, it followed that the finished series wouldn’t be with us until the following year. HBO has now officially confirmed that, with an HBO max sizzle real stating that The Last Of Us’ next season would be “coming in 2025.”
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will, logically enough, be reprising their roles of Joel and Ellie respectively, and it’s common knowledge that the next season will follow the events of the second videogame. Co-creator Neill Druckmann has even teased that a small ‘element’ from The Last Of Us Part 2’s cut content – which will be shown off in January 2024’s remaster – will make an appearance in the second season. What is it exactly? He isn’t saying.
With reports that The Last Of Us season two would begin filming in early 2024, it followed that the finished series wouldn’t be with us until the following year. HBO has now officially confirmed that, with an HBO max sizzle real stating that The Last Of Us’ next season would be “coming in 2025.”
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will, logically enough, be reprising their roles of Joel and Ellie respectively, and it’s common knowledge that the next season will follow the events of the second videogame. Co-creator Neill Druckmann has even teased that a small ‘element’ from The Last Of Us Part 2’s cut content – which will be shown off in January 2024’s remaster – will make an appearance in the second season. What is it exactly? He isn’t saying.
- 12/7/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Newcomer Samy Burch wasn’t exactly shooting for the stars when she started writing “May December” — which would go on to become a parley between Best Actress winners Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, directed by indie icon Todd Haynes — on spec. “I really wrote this in the coat closet of our apartment. If I had had the people that got these roles on the corkboard, I would’ve seemed grandiose,” said the screenwriter to IndieWire during a sit-down at the 2023 Middleburg Film Festival. “My goal with it was honestly to get representation. So everything that’s happened after that has been incredible.”
After making the outline with husband Alex Mechanik, Burch finished the script on Memorial Day 2019, the holiday that coincidentally kicks off the film, which follows an actress who embeds herself into the lives of a scandalized couple when she is cast in a film about them. And, yes,...
After making the outline with husband Alex Mechanik, Burch finished the script on Memorial Day 2019, the holiday that coincidentally kicks off the film, which follows an actress who embeds herself into the lives of a scandalized couple when she is cast in a film about them. And, yes,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us is expected to start filming in Vancouver, Canada on January 7, 2024 – and while speaking to the folks at Collider, series star Bella Ramsey revealed what she’s most looking forward to about working on the new season: getting the chance to do more stunts, and to play out the Dina storyline.
Since The Last of Us season 2 will be based on the video game The Last of Us Part II, Ramsey knows a bit about what to expect from the new episodes. She told Collider, “I’m excited for the really intense stuff, because I did a bit of that in season 1 obviously, but to do that. And actually more physical scenes because Ellie is obviously more physically fit in season 2. I love stunt stuff, and like waking up with bruises the next day, and finding myself with a black eye,...
Since The Last of Us season 2 will be based on the video game The Last of Us Part II, Ramsey knows a bit about what to expect from the new episodes. She told Collider, “I’m excited for the really intense stuff, because I did a bit of that in season 1 obviously, but to do that. And actually more physical scenes because Ellie is obviously more physically fit in season 2. I love stunt stuff, and like waking up with bruises the next day, and finding myself with a black eye,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
James Gunn’s Son of Jor-El reboot, Superman: Legacy, has cast Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.
There’s been a steady trickle of casting news since those strikes finally rumbled to a close a few weeks ago, and it’s clear that James Gunn’s upcoming DC debut, Superman: Legacy, is rapidly taking shape. Only yesterday (that being 22nd November), it was announced that Nicholas Hoult is to play criminal mastermind Lex Luthor, for example.
We’ve now learned that Hoult will be joined by some other familiar faces. Deadline has revealed that Sara Sampaio is to play Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s assistant and potential love interest.
In the role of Jimmy Olsen (per The Hollywood Reporter), The Daily Planet’s gee-whiz photographer, is Skyler Gisondo, who you may have seen in the likes of Licorice Pizza and TV’s Santa Clarita Diet.
There’s been a steady trickle of casting news since those strikes finally rumbled to a close a few weeks ago, and it’s clear that James Gunn’s upcoming DC debut, Superman: Legacy, is rapidly taking shape. Only yesterday (that being 22nd November), it was announced that Nicholas Hoult is to play criminal mastermind Lex Luthor, for example.
We’ve now learned that Hoult will be joined by some other familiar faces. Deadline has revealed that Sara Sampaio is to play Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s assistant and potential love interest.
In the role of Jimmy Olsen (per The Hollywood Reporter), The Daily Planet’s gee-whiz photographer, is Skyler Gisondo, who you may have seen in the likes of Licorice Pizza and TV’s Santa Clarita Diet.
- 11/22/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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