I never liked Tom Ripley but I keep meeting him.
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
- 4/19/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
As Netflix’s new film chief, Dan Lin’s mandate is to focus on quality — and quantity.
Netflix’s co-ceo Ted Sarandos shed light on Lin’s strategy as the producer takes over film duties from Scott Stuber, who announced in January he was leaving the streamer.
“There is no appetite to make fewer films, but there is an unlimited appetite to make better films, always,” Sarandos said during the company’s Q1 earnings call. “Even though we have made, and we are making, great films. We want to make them better, of course.”
He was responding to a recent New York Times article, which reported that Lin aims to “improve the quality of the movies and produce a wider spectrum of films — at different budget levels — the better to appeal to the varied interests of Netflix’s 260 million subscribers.”
Though Sarandos mostly echoed those sentiments, he made a point...
Netflix’s co-ceo Ted Sarandos shed light on Lin’s strategy as the producer takes over film duties from Scott Stuber, who announced in January he was leaving the streamer.
“There is no appetite to make fewer films, but there is an unlimited appetite to make better films, always,” Sarandos said during the company’s Q1 earnings call. “Even though we have made, and we are making, great films. We want to make them better, of course.”
He was responding to a recent New York Times article, which reported that Lin aims to “improve the quality of the movies and produce a wider spectrum of films — at different budget levels — the better to appeal to the varied interests of Netflix’s 260 million subscribers.”
Though Sarandos mostly echoed those sentiments, he made a point...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Following his loss at WrestleMania Xl, Roman Reigns has reportedly taken a hiatus from the wrestling realm, and it seems that the former Universal Champion is now taking a step toward the silver screen glory. While he’s no stranger to making an impact on film, Reigns seems poised to make an even bigger splash with an undisclosed role in the upcoming film Good Fortune.
Roman Reigns
He is set to join a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. While fans have had a glimpse at his potential character, the specifics of his role remain shrouded in mystery. Given his transformation into possibly the most significant heel of the modern era, one can assume how this impacts both his character and his potential in the film industry.
And that seems drastically different from his well-known cousin in the industry, Dwayne Johnson, who smoothly transitioned from WWE...
Roman Reigns
He is set to join a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. While fans have had a glimpse at his potential character, the specifics of his role remain shrouded in mystery. Given his transformation into possibly the most significant heel of the modern era, one can assume how this impacts both his character and his potential in the film industry.
And that seems drastically different from his well-known cousin in the industry, Dwayne Johnson, who smoothly transitioned from WWE...
- 4/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Netflix has made a strategic change following the end of the tenure of Scott Stuber as Netflix film chief, with Dan Lin taking over to alter the scenario in the film department. The very idea of it means a lot to filmmakers and stars for Netflix originals.
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel
Millie Bobby Brown, who claimed global fandom with Netflix original show, Stranger Things has appeared in several other projects for the studio. But under Lin’s new tenure, the actor gets the short end of the stick. The strategic change in the studio means a lot of different things, especially in content production and cinematic adaptation.
Dan Lin Vows To Make Netflix Different
Dan Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
With Dan Lin as the next film chief, the studio is set to witness quite a change in the film department, including strategies and production. A report from The New...
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel
Millie Bobby Brown, who claimed global fandom with Netflix original show, Stranger Things has appeared in several other projects for the studio. But under Lin’s new tenure, the actor gets the short end of the stick. The strategic change in the studio means a lot of different things, especially in content production and cinematic adaptation.
Dan Lin Vows To Make Netflix Different
Dan Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
With Dan Lin as the next film chief, the studio is set to witness quite a change in the film department, including strategies and production. A report from The New...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Under Netflix’s new head of film, auteur-driven projects are said to be very much out of favour: Kathryn Bigelow’s Aurora included.
Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered a report which suggested that Dan Lin, the new head of Netflix’s film division, would be looking to scale back the company’s commitment to high-budget films. Expensive movies like The Gray Man, Red Notice or Rebel Moon would be a thing of the past and the film division would instead focus its resources on mid-budget projects.
So far though, the only projects about that aren’t getting a green light seem to be the ones being led by auteur filmmakers.
David Lynch revealed last week that Netflix had rejected his pitch for a feature-length animation while it has emerged today that Aurora – a Kathryn Bigelow project that has been in the works for a while at Netflix...
Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered a report which suggested that Dan Lin, the new head of Netflix’s film division, would be looking to scale back the company’s commitment to high-budget films. Expensive movies like The Gray Man, Red Notice or Rebel Moon would be a thing of the past and the film division would instead focus its resources on mid-budget projects.
So far though, the only projects about that aren’t getting a green light seem to be the ones being led by auteur filmmakers.
David Lynch revealed last week that Netflix had rejected his pitch for a feature-length animation while it has emerged today that Aurora – a Kathryn Bigelow project that has been in the works for a while at Netflix...
- 4/16/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Being the current representative of the Hollywood action hero community, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has always stayed an arm’s length away from the villainous WWE persona that gave him his first taste of recognition and fame. But after a lengthy sabbatical and a worse-for-wear stretch in Hollywood, his eventual return to the ring was perhaps inevitable, and as such, one of the lesser brow-raising points of his career.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss [Credit: WWE]What did however seduce an already fascinated audience was the former People’s Champion’s resurrection as a heel, his readiness to brutality, and the sheer perverse enjoyment that he has (seemingly) derived from it. The Rock’s new persona, if not anything else, only proves how severely Hollywood messed up by exiling his evil façade in favor of a generic burly everyman hero obsessed with one-man rescue missions through tsunamis and earthquakes.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss [Credit: WWE]What did however seduce an already fascinated audience was the former People’s Champion’s resurrection as a heel, his readiness to brutality, and the sheer perverse enjoyment that he has (seemingly) derived from it. The Rock’s new persona, if not anything else, only proves how severely Hollywood messed up by exiling his evil façade in favor of a generic burly everyman hero obsessed with one-man rescue missions through tsunamis and earthquakes.
- 4/12/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson, who has lived the American dream with a successful wrestling career followed by becoming a top movie star, faced many controversies during his earlier years. During his notorious attitude era in WWE, he made remarks that are now considered problematic, including some comments that have been labeled transphobic, racist, and even misogynistic.
The Rock, source: WWE
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. With that said, two other WWE stars would also have gotten canceled due to how they trolled Dwarfism.
Two WWE Stars Would Be Cancelled Today For Making Fun of Dwarfism In The Past Little People’s Court, source: WWE
As revealed by a video on Instagram featuring Shawn Michaels and Triple H as part of an old D-Generation X segment,...
The Rock, source: WWE
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. With that said, two other WWE stars would also have gotten canceled due to how they trolled Dwarfism.
Two WWE Stars Would Be Cancelled Today For Making Fun of Dwarfism In The Past Little People’s Court, source: WWE
As revealed by a video on Instagram featuring Shawn Michaels and Triple H as part of an old D-Generation X segment,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson made a monumental return to WWE at WrestleMania 40, captivating fans worldwide and evoking the nostalgia of WWE’s attitude era. Despite his electrifying performance, which included memorable moments like confronting a WWE referee during Night 1’s tag match, opinions have been divided.
A still from Fast X
While some hail it as an iconic ‘Final Boss’ moment, others have criticized his actions. Amidst this discourse, the Jumanji star has recently weighed in on cancel culture, as he expressed discontent with the prevailing trend, asserting that it strips individuals of their authenticity.
Dwayne Johnson’s Candid Reflection on Cancel Culture
In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Dwayne Johnson offered his candid opinion on the prevalent cancel culture in today’s society. When asked about what he considers important regardless of its popularity or societal approval, the actor emphasized the importance of authenticity.
WrestleMania 40
The WWE...
A still from Fast X
While some hail it as an iconic ‘Final Boss’ moment, others have criticized his actions. Amidst this discourse, the Jumanji star has recently weighed in on cancel culture, as he expressed discontent with the prevailing trend, asserting that it strips individuals of their authenticity.
Dwayne Johnson’s Candid Reflection on Cancel Culture
In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Dwayne Johnson offered his candid opinion on the prevalent cancel culture in today’s society. When asked about what he considers important regardless of its popularity or societal approval, the actor emphasized the importance of authenticity.
WrestleMania 40
The WWE...
- 4/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
WrestleMania 40 is done and dusted, with Cody Rhodes finally finishing his story and capturing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship by defeating Roman Reigns and the Bloodline at the event. The following episode of Monday Night Raw marked the start of Rhodes’ era as champion, but Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, was once again there to steal the spotlight.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
The Rock appeared on Monday Night Raw, where he shared a moment with Rhodes before announcing his hiatus from the WWE. However, the Great One did leave with a promise that foreshadows the start of another exciting storyline. Nonetheless, fans are convinced that Dwayne Johnson will be away from the WWE for a while.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Bows Out on Monday Night Raw After WrestleMania Run
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the WWE in early 2024 and was quickly included in the picture for the main...
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
The Rock appeared on Monday Night Raw, where he shared a moment with Rhodes before announcing his hiatus from the WWE. However, the Great One did leave with a promise that foreshadows the start of another exciting storyline. Nonetheless, fans are convinced that Dwayne Johnson will be away from the WWE for a while.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Bows Out on Monday Night Raw After WrestleMania Run
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the WWE in early 2024 and was quickly included in the picture for the main...
- 4/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Dan Lin has only been in the new Netflix film chief role for a little over a week, but he’s already making his mark.
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
As Dwayne Johnson continues his acting career amid the Black Adam sequel cancellation from James Gunn’s schedule and tries to re-establish himself in WWE, the actor reveals one of his biggest regrets. Following his previous frustration over changes in plans for Black Adam 2, Johnson stunned fans as he opened up about regretting his 2020 endorsement of Joe Biden.
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
While fans expected Dwayne Johnson to feel disappointed some more, after James Gunn shelved the Black Adam sequel, the actor shocked netizens as he expressed some regret about endorsing Joe Biden. Claiming that he won’t repeat the same mistake this year, for any candidate, Johnson shared his decision via Fox News.
Dwayne Johnson Seemingly Regrets Endorsing Joe Biden
Following the release of Black Adam in October 2022, Dwayne Johnson was excited to continue his work on the DC project, after his film garnered overall positive reviews. But unfortunately,...
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
While fans expected Dwayne Johnson to feel disappointed some more, after James Gunn shelved the Black Adam sequel, the actor shocked netizens as he expressed some regret about endorsing Joe Biden. Claiming that he won’t repeat the same mistake this year, for any candidate, Johnson shared his decision via Fox News.
Dwayne Johnson Seemingly Regrets Endorsing Joe Biden
Following the release of Black Adam in October 2022, Dwayne Johnson was excited to continue his work on the DC project, after his film garnered overall positive reviews. But unfortunately,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Anyone who fell into a boredom-induced coma watching “Black Adam” and woke up on March 15, 2024 would have been in for a shock when they turned on “WWE Friday Night Smackdown.” Dwayne Johnson, dressed in one of the ridiculous Versace shirts that have become his wrestling trademark, opened the show with a raunchy musical number. Accompanied by a two-piece blues band, he launched into a melodic diatribe about everything from ungrateful fans who don’t appreciate him enough to his belief that his latest wrestling rival Cody Rhodes was the result of an unplanned pregnancy — the crowd roared as he hit the line “drugs and cheap condoms are a bad combination!” with a bluesy wail.
The scene was just one of many batshit crazy moments from Johnson’s recent return to wrestling, which has resulted in some of the best creative work of his entire career. After joining the board of...
The scene was just one of many batshit crazy moments from Johnson’s recent return to wrestling, which has resulted in some of the best creative work of his entire career. After joining the board of...
- 4/5/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Dwayne Johnson has enjoyed a successful movie career since becoming famous in the WWE as The Rock. The star has played leading roles in projects like Baywatch, Moana, Jumanji: The Next Level, Jungle Cruise, and the Fast & Furious franchise.
He made his debut in DC’s superhero universe as the anti-hero Black Adam in 2022. The action film also marked the last time fans saw Henry Cavill’s Superman, thanks to his tiny cameo. 2022’s Black Adam also had fans discussing who would win in the fight between Superman and Teth-Adam. However, Dwayne Johnson’s take on the topic surprised many. It depicted that the Hollywood actor was surprisingly well-versed in DC’s comic books.
Screenshot from Black Adam – Official Trailer 1 | Warner Bros. Pictures – YouTube
Dwayne Johnson explains why Black Adam could beat Superman
Since becoming an actor, Dwayne Johnson has accepted many memorable roles and turned down a few others.
He made his debut in DC’s superhero universe as the anti-hero Black Adam in 2022. The action film also marked the last time fans saw Henry Cavill’s Superman, thanks to his tiny cameo. 2022’s Black Adam also had fans discussing who would win in the fight between Superman and Teth-Adam. However, Dwayne Johnson’s take on the topic surprised many. It depicted that the Hollywood actor was surprisingly well-versed in DC’s comic books.
Screenshot from Black Adam – Official Trailer 1 | Warner Bros. Pictures – YouTube
Dwayne Johnson explains why Black Adam could beat Superman
Since becoming an actor, Dwayne Johnson has accepted many memorable roles and turned down a few others.
- 4/5/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
When looking for a heist movie, there is no need to go further than Netflix's diverse collection.
But what if you're not a fan of heist movies?
Whether you want an action-packed thriller, crime-comedy, a romantic twist, or you can't even stand the thought of a heist movie, Netflix has one for you.
From ancient artifacts to cash, to coins, to a drug lord's loot, no matter what the end prize, if it is valuable, you can bet a heist movie has been made about it.
The frustration of movie after movie featuring people doing anything to get their hands on what they covet is real. We feel you. But we're here to tell you that even if you fall in that category, these recommendations will have you rethinking your opinion.
With more significant risk comes bigger rewards, and when people are willing to risk their lives for what they want,...
But what if you're not a fan of heist movies?
Whether you want an action-packed thriller, crime-comedy, a romantic twist, or you can't even stand the thought of a heist movie, Netflix has one for you.
From ancient artifacts to cash, to coins, to a drug lord's loot, no matter what the end prize, if it is valuable, you can bet a heist movie has been made about it.
The frustration of movie after movie featuring people doing anything to get their hands on what they covet is real. We feel you. But we're here to tell you that even if you fall in that category, these recommendations will have you rethinking your opinion.
With more significant risk comes bigger rewards, and when people are willing to risk their lives for what they want,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
It’s been one of Hollywood’s most sought-after invitations.
For the past few years, a who’s who of directors, cinematographers, studio execs and exhibitors have been quietly ushered into an unmarked room at the famed Glen Glenn Sound facility in Los Angeles. They’ve made the trek to get a peek at new projection technology that has been in the works for years at Barco, the Belgian tech firm known for its high-end cinema exhibition systems.
Industry insiders are abuzz at the promise that Barco’s lat- est innovation could radically upgrade the picture quality of films shown at the average multiplex. After years of development, Barco is ready to make a big splash at CinemaCon by showing off its new Hdr by Barco laser projection system using remastered footage from Hollywood movies. Hdr stands for “high dynamic range,” which expands the color contrast of visual imagery.
With a few exceptions,...
For the past few years, a who’s who of directors, cinematographers, studio execs and exhibitors have been quietly ushered into an unmarked room at the famed Glen Glenn Sound facility in Los Angeles. They’ve made the trek to get a peek at new projection technology that has been in the works for years at Barco, the Belgian tech firm known for its high-end cinema exhibition systems.
Industry insiders are abuzz at the promise that Barco’s lat- est innovation could radically upgrade the picture quality of films shown at the average multiplex. After years of development, Barco is ready to make a big splash at CinemaCon by showing off its new Hdr by Barco laser projection system using remastered footage from Hollywood movies. Hdr stands for “high dynamic range,” which expands the color contrast of visual imagery.
With a few exceptions,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson comes from a family that is deeply entrenched in the history of pro wrestling. His grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a Samoan wrestler of great renown, while his father Rocky Johnson was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. However, that is not all when it comes to Johnson’s heroic wrestling lineage, as his grandmother, the wife of Peter Maivia had a pretty storied career of her own!
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.
Ric Flair...
- 4/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson has cemented a strong legacy in Hollywood, after transitioning from his humble beginnings as a professional wrestler. He has been engaged in several blockbuster franchises, like Fast & Furious, Jumanji, and Black Adam.
However, unlike his Jumanji franchise, his other successful projects like the Journey franchise were unable to expand into sequels. After delivering two successful movies, the third installment appears to be taking too long to become real.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
President of his company (Seven Bucks Productions), Hiram Garcia, dived into the reason why the threequel to the popular franchise is taking too much time.
Why Dwayne Johnson’s Journey 2 Sequel is Not Happening?
In an interview with Collider, his producing partner, Hiram Garcia reflected on why the anticipated Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon, is still not out.
Suggested“He runs like 6 o’clock”: Dwayne Johnson Defended His Running Style...
However, unlike his Jumanji franchise, his other successful projects like the Journey franchise were unable to expand into sequels. After delivering two successful movies, the third installment appears to be taking too long to become real.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
President of his company (Seven Bucks Productions), Hiram Garcia, dived into the reason why the threequel to the popular franchise is taking too much time.
Why Dwayne Johnson’s Journey 2 Sequel is Not Happening?
In an interview with Collider, his producing partner, Hiram Garcia reflected on why the anticipated Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon, is still not out.
Suggested“He runs like 6 o’clock”: Dwayne Johnson Defended His Running Style...
- 3/30/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Dwayne Johnson’s career is no doubt one of the most successful ones in Hollywood, but over the recent years, fans saw a dip in his star power after a couple of his projects did not live up to expectations. Take Black Adam and Jungle Cruise, for example. Both huge franchises ended up bombing at the box office.
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
With all the wealth that The Rock has earned from his career as a professional wrestler and movie star, this profit loss may not be as damaging to the actor as his battle with mental health issues.
Dwayne Johnson On His Fight Against Depression
In a candid interview with Express, actor Dwayne Johnson opened up about his struggle with depression and his mother’s s**cide attempt.
“I reached a point where I didn’t want to do a thing or go anywhere. I was crying constantly.
Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam
With all the wealth that The Rock has earned from his career as a professional wrestler and movie star, this profit loss may not be as damaging to the actor as his battle with mental health issues.
Dwayne Johnson On His Fight Against Depression
In a candid interview with Express, actor Dwayne Johnson opened up about his struggle with depression and his mother’s s**cide attempt.
“I reached a point where I didn’t want to do a thing or go anywhere. I was crying constantly.
- 3/23/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Hollywood faces a significant imbalance when it comes to its stars. There are some actors like Adam Sandler who can’t separate the profession from real life and cast his friends and family as characters in movies. Then, there are others who vanish into a role for years, portraying their commitment to the art.
Actors like Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler often portray characters close to their real-life persona
While bringing their real-life persona into a character is not necessarily a bad thing, there are actors whom the audiences love for it and some whom they hate for the same. Here’s a look at actors who often portray characters close to their public image.
Michael Cera Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Michael Cera started his career as a child actor and got his breakthrough role as George-Michael Bluth in Arrested Development. Cera...
Actors like Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler often portray characters close to their real-life persona
While bringing their real-life persona into a character is not necessarily a bad thing, there are actors whom the audiences love for it and some whom they hate for the same. Here’s a look at actors who often portray characters close to their public image.
Michael Cera Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Michael Cera started his career as a child actor and got his breakthrough role as George-Michael Bluth in Arrested Development. Cera...
- 3/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Wrestling Star Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Made His Feature Film Debut With The Film The Mummy Returns In 2001. (Photo Credit –Instagram)
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? Possibly another major hit. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is among the most globally loved and acclaimed movie stars. Known for his blockbuster box-office success and charming personality, Johnson is a true-blue movie star who might be onto a career-defining role with his next movie, The Smashing Machine, a biopic on the Mma Legend Mark Kerr.
It has been quite a busy year for the Hobbs and Shaw stars. He was starting the year with a monumental return to his origin as a wrestler in the WWE Ring. Johnson returned for his first professional wrestling match after 11 years away from the ring. Wrestling fans around the world have rejoiced because The Rock’s return brought a significant boost to the viewership.
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? Possibly another major hit. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is among the most globally loved and acclaimed movie stars. Known for his blockbuster box-office success and charming personality, Johnson is a true-blue movie star who might be onto a career-defining role with his next movie, The Smashing Machine, a biopic on the Mma Legend Mark Kerr.
It has been quite a busy year for the Hobbs and Shaw stars. He was starting the year with a monumental return to his origin as a wrestler in the WWE Ring. Johnson returned for his first professional wrestling match after 11 years away from the ring. Wrestling fans around the world have rejoiced because The Rock’s return brought a significant boost to the viewership.
- 3/16/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Dwayne Johnson is one of the most well-known and respected actors in Hollywood. However, criticism eventually seems to find even the most successful people. One of the most frequently brought up problem many have with the former wrestler, is the lack of diversity in the roles that he plays.
Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in a still from Red Notice
Many have mentioned how they do not like that he plays the same kind of character in every project that he is a part of. The conversation around this matter seems to have found quite a lot of footing among fans and haters alike.
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However, it would seem that a similar sentiment is being shared about one of Johnson’s co-stars. Many have begun to talk about how Ryan Reynolds, who starred in Red Notice,...
Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in a still from Red Notice
Many have mentioned how they do not like that he plays the same kind of character in every project that he is a part of. The conversation around this matter seems to have found quite a lot of footing among fans and haters alike.
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However, it would seem that a similar sentiment is being shared about one of Johnson’s co-stars. Many have begun to talk about how Ryan Reynolds, who starred in Red Notice,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Veteran director Zack Snyder had a not-so-great 2023 due to the almost hilarious failure of his magnum opus Rebel Moon: Part One. With the director working on the movie for almost a decade, it all came down to Netflix views and the total runtime of the film.
Well, in a recent interview, Snyder tried to defend his movie by using math. Calculating the views and multiplying that with the average movie ticket, Zack Snyder claims that Rebel Moon: Part One earned more than Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Barbie!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder Tried To Defend Rebel Moon Using Math!
Math has always been a controversial approach to solving anything non-scientific. Talking about how Zack Snyder calculated Rebel Moon’s earnings if the movie were released in theaters instead of Netflix, the director thought he made sense, but he actually didn’t.
Well, in a recent interview, Snyder tried to defend his movie by using math. Calculating the views and multiplying that with the average movie ticket, Zack Snyder claims that Rebel Moon: Part One earned more than Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Barbie!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder Tried To Defend Rebel Moon Using Math!
Math has always been a controversial approach to solving anything non-scientific. Talking about how Zack Snyder calculated Rebel Moon’s earnings if the movie were released in theaters instead of Netflix, the director thought he made sense, but he actually didn’t.
- 3/8/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The 2008’s Journey To The Center Of The Earth, based on the novel by Jules Verne, starring Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson has been a classic film, that earned repeated viewership. As the movie turned into a solid hit, the studio thus decided to capitalize on the film’s success and came up with a sequel starring Dwayne Johnson, who replaced Fraser.
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was yet again adapted from Jules Verne’s novel and became an even bigger hit than the original. Garnering praise due to Dwayne Johnson’s appearance, the studio thus decided to turn Johnson into the franchise’s leading man. Following the success of the sequel, Journey 3 was soon confirmed, which was going to be filmed alongside Journey 4. However, according to recent reports, it has been revealed that the third installment has been stalled and canceled.
Dwayne Johnson’s...
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was yet again adapted from Jules Verne’s novel and became an even bigger hit than the original. Garnering praise due to Dwayne Johnson’s appearance, the studio thus decided to turn Johnson into the franchise’s leading man. Following the success of the sequel, Journey 3 was soon confirmed, which was going to be filmed alongside Journey 4. However, according to recent reports, it has been revealed that the third installment has been stalled and canceled.
Dwayne Johnson’s...
- 3/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In 2022, Dan Lin, the producer of “The Lego Movie” and “It,” was in negotiations to become head of DC Studios. It was a singular opportunity to reimagine the company behind Superman, Batman and other costumed heroes. But talks broke down. Among the reported reasons was that David Zaslav, the head of DC’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lin could not agree on a way to properly compensate him for leaving his production company Rideback for the new gig.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
- 3/1/2024
- by Brent Lang, Matt Donnelly and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson’s career in both Hollywood as well as WWE seems to be going as on point as ever, and now he has yet another remarkable movie project on his plate. This one is an A24 biopic project encompassing the life story of the former UFC Champion Mark Kerr and is notably titled The Smashing Machine.
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
But what has set another exciting edge to this are the newly fetched reports that Johnson just might finally reunite with Emily Blunt for this film. This makes it even more special, considering how it was indeed Blunt who gave him the much-needed push to go for this movie in the first place — also the reason why fans can’t help but root for this duo.
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Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Will Co-Star Emily Blunt?
Emily...
Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice
But what has set another exciting edge to this are the newly fetched reports that Johnson just might finally reunite with Emily Blunt for this film. This makes it even more special, considering how it was indeed Blunt who gave him the much-needed push to go for this movie in the first place — also the reason why fans can’t help but root for this duo.
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Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Will Co-Star Emily Blunt?
Emily...
- 2/27/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Up on Variety a few months ago, there was an interesting interview with the German distributor of the Expendables and John Wick movies. Fred Kogel, who runs Leonine Studios, noted that all the top action heroes now, Keanu Reeves, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, and Harrison Ford, are the same ones we had in the eighties and nineties. But with Stallone and Ford in their late seventies, who will be the new action stars when the icons are done with the genre? For his part, Kogel doesn’t believe distributors and studios have done enough to build up a new crop of action heroes, noting that for the older stars, there was “a great deal of identification with the type of the actor, with the physicality of the actor so that you could relate to that.” With CGI-laden superhero movies, Kogel believes that kind of identification is gone. “I think it...
- 2/24/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Dwayne Johnson, having lived the American dream with a successful wrestling career followed by becoming a top movie star, has faced controversies from his earlier years. During his notorious attitude era in WWE, he made remarks that are now considered problematic, including apparently transphobic, racist, and misogynistic comments.
The Rock
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. One of the biggest examples was the time he once called John Cena a bloated transvestite wonderwoman.
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After establishing himself in wrestling, Dwayne Johnson ventured into showbiz,...
The Rock
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. One of the biggest examples was the time he once called John Cena a bloated transvestite wonderwoman.
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After establishing himself in wrestling, Dwayne Johnson ventured into showbiz,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Will & Harper sees Will Ferrell take a road trip with his friend of 30 years, who’s coming out as a trans woman.
Among the films making their debut at the Sundance Film Festival early next year is a fresh project starring Will Ferrell. Nothing unusual there, perhaps. Only this time, Ferrell is co-starring in a new documentary film, that takes him and his long-time friend on something of a road trip.
Going by the name Will & Harper, the starting point for the feature is Will Ferrell discovering that his friend of three decades is coming out as a trans woman.
They take the next logical step: a road trip across America, which has been captured on film. Josh Greenbaum has produced and directed the documentary, which is described in the official Sundance listing as follows…
When Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman,...
Among the films making their debut at the Sundance Film Festival early next year is a fresh project starring Will Ferrell. Nothing unusual there, perhaps. Only this time, Ferrell is co-starring in a new documentary film, that takes him and his long-time friend on something of a road trip.
Going by the name Will & Harper, the starting point for the feature is Will Ferrell discovering that his friend of three decades is coming out as a trans woman.
They take the next logical step: a road trip across America, which has been captured on film. Josh Greenbaum has produced and directed the documentary, which is described in the official Sundance listing as follows…
When Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Red Notice 2, following up on the star-studded trio of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds, is still in the cards for Netflix.
Red Notice premiered on Netflix on November 12, 2021. While it earned mixed reviews from critics (37% critic approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes), audiences widely praised the chemistry of the three main stars.
As a result, the action movie became the most-watched film on Netflix (via Ryan Reynolds' Instagram account) during its release day, meaning that a sequel is a no-brainer.
Read full article on The Direct.
Red Notice premiered on Netflix on November 12, 2021. While it earned mixed reviews from critics (37% critic approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes), audiences widely praised the chemistry of the three main stars.
As a result, the action movie became the most-watched film on Netflix (via Ryan Reynolds' Instagram account) during its release day, meaning that a sequel is a no-brainer.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/1/2024
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that included Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective) – but he also delivered a divisive movie that earned reactions that ranged from “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing” to “hideously bad” and “absolutely awful”. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray gave the film a 5/10 review that you can read at This Link. I would have scored it higher, I was just left wanting a little more from the ending. Despite the wildly varying reactions, the movie has proven to be quite popular on the Netflix streaming service – in fact, the view count over its first couple months of release has landed it on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Movies list!
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Verizon is making history as it continues to find ways to save customers money on things beyond its typical mobile phone and internet services. The company has announced that it is pairing together Netflix’s Premium subscription plan and the Starz streaming service for just $25.99. This is the first time that the two streamers have ever been in a bundle together and only Verizon customers can take advantage of the savings.
How to Get Netflix Premium and Starz from Verizon for $25.99 Click here to get the deal from +play. Click “Learn More.” If you do not already subscribe to Netflix or Starz, click “Get it now.” If you signed up for Netflix or Starz outside of +play, follow the instructions to link your services. Complete the registration process. Get +play Netflix and Starz Bundle $25.99 per month verizon.com/plusplay Save $7 per month of Netflix Premium and Starz. What Do You...
How to Get Netflix Premium and Starz from Verizon for $25.99 Click here to get the deal from +play. Click “Learn More.” If you do not already subscribe to Netflix or Starz, click “Get it now.” If you signed up for Netflix or Starz outside of +play, follow the instructions to link your services. Complete the registration process. Get +play Netflix and Starz Bundle $25.99 per month verizon.com/plusplay Save $7 per month of Netflix Premium and Starz. What Do You...
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Earlier this week, news came out that Scott Stuber, who has been the head of Netflix's original film division since 2017, is leaving his coveted position at the streamer to start a new media company. Executives leave their jobs all the time in Hollywood for a whole host of reasons, but this move feels especially notable given the outsized power Netflix has in the industry.
Stuber has greenlit and overseen a majority of Netflix's original movies, ranging in quality from transcendent to terrible. Much has been made of the bloated, excessively expensive action films that have so far failed to start franchises, but Stuber, buoyed by his relatable experience as a working producer, also managed to lure some of the world's best filmmakers to the platform. Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron, Spike Lee, the Coen Brothers, Noah Baumbach, Jane Campion, and many more made movies there, and audiences are better off because of it.
Stuber has greenlit and overseen a majority of Netflix's original movies, ranging in quality from transcendent to terrible. Much has been made of the bloated, excessively expensive action films that have so far failed to start franchises, but Stuber, buoyed by his relatable experience as a working producer, also managed to lure some of the world's best filmmakers to the platform. Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron, Spike Lee, the Coen Brothers, Noah Baumbach, Jane Campion, and many more made movies there, and audiences are better off because of it.
- 1/24/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos was asked by an analyst on today’s Q4 earnings call if “the recent management departure” would impact the streamer’s future plans for making original feature films.
“Recent management departure” meaning Film Boss Scott Stuber (who wasn’t specifically name-checked on the call), who is expected to leave in March to start his own media company.
The analyst pointed out that Netflix original movies, even though they outperform licensed titles in viewers and hours, don’t have the same kind of cultural impact that the streamer’s series do.
“Our original movies are attracting some of the biggest audiences in the world,” heralded Sarandos, giving a shoutout to Sam Esmail’s thriller feature, Leave the World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke and Myha’la.
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“Recent management departure” meaning Film Boss Scott Stuber (who wasn’t specifically name-checked on the call), who is expected to leave in March to start his own media company.
The analyst pointed out that Netflix original movies, even though they outperform licensed titles in viewers and hours, don’t have the same kind of cultural impact that the streamer’s series do.
“Our original movies are attracting some of the biggest audiences in the world,” heralded Sarandos, giving a shoutout to Sam Esmail’s thriller feature, Leave the World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke and Myha’la.
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- 1/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Stuber has been head of film at Netflix since 2017 – but is standing down from the role. More here.
Scott Stuber is departing from his role as the head of Netflix’s film division after seven years in the job, it’s been announced.
Stuber is reportedly leaving the post to form his own production company, having overseen plenty of change during his time in the role. He has led the company’s film production arm through several phases, including a push for critical recognition that saw the financing and production of Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning The Power Of The Dog, Don’t Look Up, Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and Oscar winners Marriage Story and Roma.
Stuber has also overseen the company’s transition from pumping out more than one film a week to a scaling back that favours quality over quantity in recent years. The executive has also guided...
Scott Stuber is departing from his role as the head of Netflix’s film division after seven years in the job, it’s been announced.
Stuber is reportedly leaving the post to form his own production company, having overseen plenty of change during his time in the role. He has led the company’s film production arm through several phases, including a push for critical recognition that saw the financing and production of Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning The Power Of The Dog, Don’t Look Up, Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and Oscar winners Marriage Story and Roma.
Stuber has also overseen the company’s transition from pumping out more than one film a week to a scaling back that favours quality over quantity in recent years. The executive has also guided...
- 1/23/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Scott Stuber, the film chief at Netflix, is leaving the streaming service in March. He’ll (again) form his own company.
Stuber will stay with the streamer through the middle of March, a person with knowledge of the plan told IndieWire. The former Universal Pictures executive and Bluegrass Films principal has overseen the acquisition, development, or production of Netflix’s biggest movies; the list includes “Red Notice,” “Bird Box,” “Hustle,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “The Adam Project,” “The Gray Man,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Don’t Look Up,” “The Irishman,” “Marriage Story,” and “Roma.”
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and...
Stuber will stay with the streamer through the middle of March, a person with knowledge of the plan told IndieWire. The former Universal Pictures executive and Bluegrass Films principal has overseen the acquisition, development, or production of Netflix’s biggest movies; the list includes “Red Notice,” “Bird Box,” “Hustle,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “The Adam Project,” “The Gray Man,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Don’t Look Up,” “The Irishman,” “Marriage Story,” and “Roma.”
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and...
- 1/22/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Scott Stuber is leaving Netflix. The chairman of Netflix film since 2017, he will be leaving in March to start his own media company.
This has been in the works for some time, as rumors were rampant he had a different philosophy than Netflix toppers, whose prime focus has always been to make premium movies to be consumed by streaming. Other streamers have evolved into a theatrical first window for many of their big budget films, as Apple did in securing traditional distributors to globally release films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. While Netflix has acquired some posh theaters in qualifying cities like New York and Los Angeles, its business plan is mainly global streaming without the giant P&a spend needed for films to do big movie house grosses.
Stuber will stay to help the transition, and then Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria will oversee things until a permanent replacement is secured.
This has been in the works for some time, as rumors were rampant he had a different philosophy than Netflix toppers, whose prime focus has always been to make premium movies to be consumed by streaming. Other streamers have evolved into a theatrical first window for many of their big budget films, as Apple did in securing traditional distributors to globally release films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. While Netflix has acquired some posh theaters in qualifying cities like New York and Los Angeles, its business plan is mainly global streaming without the giant P&a spend needed for films to do big movie house grosses.
Stuber will stay to help the transition, and then Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria will oversee things until a permanent replacement is secured.
- 1/22/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Stuber, who pushed Netflix to expand into blockbuster movie territory, is stepping down from the streaming service’s top film job to form his own media company.
Stuber will remain with the streamer until March, at which point Netflix Cco Bela Bajaria will temporarily assume his role while she searches for a replacement. Bloomberg first reported the news.
Under Stuber’s direction, Netflix’s feature business aggressively entered the blockbuster space, courting filmmakers such as Zack Snyder, the Russo brothers, Michael Bay and Rawson Marshall Thurber. The era began with the Will Smith starrer Bright, the 2017 film that had a reported budget of $90 million, a hefty number that turned heads at the time but would soon look quaint compared to what was to come.
Red Notice, starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, cost somewhere in the $250 million to $300 million range, while the Russo’ Gray Man cost in the $200 million range.
Stuber will remain with the streamer until March, at which point Netflix Cco Bela Bajaria will temporarily assume his role while she searches for a replacement. Bloomberg first reported the news.
Under Stuber’s direction, Netflix’s feature business aggressively entered the blockbuster space, courting filmmakers such as Zack Snyder, the Russo brothers, Michael Bay and Rawson Marshall Thurber. The era began with the Will Smith starrer Bright, the 2017 film that had a reported budget of $90 million, a hefty number that turned heads at the time but would soon look quaint compared to what was to come.
Red Notice, starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, cost somewhere in the $250 million to $300 million range, while the Russo’ Gray Man cost in the $200 million range.
- 1/22/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s film chief Scott Stuber is leaving the streamer to start a new media company.
The exec will stay at Netflix through the middle of March, after which chief content officer Bela Bajaria will find his replacement, according to those familiar with the situation. Stuber has secured financing for this new endeavor, which will focus on making TV shows and movies, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news of Stuber’s departure.
Stuber’s exit from the company has been rumored for some time now. The well-liked film executive had been talking to potential financiers about a solo venture, according to a knowledgeable source.
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and talent...
The exec will stay at Netflix through the middle of March, after which chief content officer Bela Bajaria will find his replacement, according to those familiar with the situation. Stuber has secured financing for this new endeavor, which will focus on making TV shows and movies, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news of Stuber’s departure.
Stuber’s exit from the company has been rumored for some time now. The well-liked film executive had been talking to potential financiers about a solo venture, according to a knowledgeable source.
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and talent...
- 1/22/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
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
Photograph by Courtesy of AMC/Eliot Brasseaux AMC Networks has released an all-new teaser for its upcoming high-octane drama, Parish, starring and executive produced by Emmy(R) and SAG(R) Award-nominee and Critics Choice(R) Award-winner Giancarlo Esposito. The highly anticipated six-episode crime thriller will premiere on AMC and AMC+ in March. In the series, Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gray on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate. Shot on-location in New Orleans, Parish also stars Zackary Momoh as New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse; SAG(R) Award-nominee Paula Malcomson as Parish’s wife and mother to his two children, Rose; Skeet Ulrich as an old acquaintance to Gray,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
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
Berlin has been the talk of the town ever since the show was released on Netflix. Shows of this genre bring back a lot of memories that allow the audience to stay on the edge of their seat and soak in the stories of the crime, which mostly glorify them. Some films are comedy heist dramas that justify the act, but there is a reason why the word ‘comedy’ is part of the genre’s name. Here is a list of movies you can watch if you like Berlin, the latest Netflix spin on the very popular Money Heist.
Red Notice (2021)
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, this Netflix original movie was about Dwayne Johnson’s character going after a thief, portrayed by the very funny Ryan Reynolds. The film is a hilarious cat-and-mouse chase between law enforcement and an art thief. This is the premise of the movie until both...
Red Notice (2021)
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, this Netflix original movie was about Dwayne Johnson’s character going after a thief, portrayed by the very funny Ryan Reynolds. The film is a hilarious cat-and-mouse chase between law enforcement and an art thief. This is the premise of the movie until both...
- 12/30/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire has kicked off with viewing numbers that suggest a solid start to an original franchise.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the science fiction fantasy was the most viewed title on the streaming giant following its debut the night of Dec. 21, generating 23.9 million views in three (plus a few hours) days.
The numbers are a solid kickoff for the movie, which doesn’t have big A-listers and is flying on the strength of the filmmaking brand of Snyder, who is best known for directing DC superhero movies such as Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and his Justice League film.
Rebel Moon was the bright star of the week for Netflix. For comparison’s sake, the next most viewed title was the sci-fi-tinged Leave the World Behind, the drama starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali and produced by the Obamas,...
Netflix announced Tuesday that the science fiction fantasy was the most viewed title on the streaming giant following its debut the night of Dec. 21, generating 23.9 million views in three (plus a few hours) days.
The numbers are a solid kickoff for the movie, which doesn’t have big A-listers and is flying on the strength of the filmmaking brand of Snyder, who is best known for directing DC superhero movies such as Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and his Justice League film.
Rebel Moon was the bright star of the week for Netflix. For comparison’s sake, the next most viewed title was the sci-fi-tinged Leave the World Behind, the drama starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali and produced by the Obamas,...
- 12/26/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Picture: Netflix
In case you missed it, Triple Frontier was released on Netflix in March 2019. The big-budget action movie starred Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, and Pedro Pascal, who played former special forces operatives uniting to steal a drug lord’s fortune. Now, nearly five years later, it looks like a sequel might be on the way.
The movie did relatively well for Netflix despite not being a slam dunk by any stretch. Rumors of a sequel have circled for years, but this year, it looks like plans have been put in place for a sequel.
Our sources told us that development began on Triple Frontier 2 just before the strikes began in May 2023, and midway through the strikes, we got told that the plan was to continue with development following the end of the strikes, which thankfully came to an end in November.
Netflix did not respond...
In case you missed it, Triple Frontier was released on Netflix in March 2019. The big-budget action movie starred Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, and Pedro Pascal, who played former special forces operatives uniting to steal a drug lord’s fortune. Now, nearly five years later, it looks like a sequel might be on the way.
The movie did relatively well for Netflix despite not being a slam dunk by any stretch. Rumors of a sequel have circled for years, but this year, it looks like plans have been put in place for a sequel.
Our sources told us that development began on Triple Frontier 2 just before the strikes began in May 2023, and midway through the strikes, we got told that the plan was to continue with development following the end of the strikes, which thankfully came to an end in November.
Netflix did not respond...
- 12/20/2023
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
If is about to arrive, a wildly inventive new movie from John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds. The film follows Reynolds in a world where imaginary friends (IFs) are actual.
The footage shows part of the intriguing enigma surrounding If, as a little girl realizes she has the power to see imaginary friends being abandoned by children they once helped.
We see it all, from a toasted marshmallow on its final breaths to a talking and walking teddy bear (hopefully not of the horror kind), dragons, sentient bananas, and dancing sunflowers in the If clip. This film had a lot of fun with its fictional friends.
If | Official Trailer
If trailer begins with an ominous shot of Ryan Reynolds watching a gigantic purple monster come from a closet.
While Reynolds’ character tries to keep Cailey Fleming’s character from noticing the creature, she starts to see others, and they must embark...
The footage shows part of the intriguing enigma surrounding If, as a little girl realizes she has the power to see imaginary friends being abandoned by children they once helped.
We see it all, from a toasted marshmallow on its final breaths to a talking and walking teddy bear (hopefully not of the horror kind), dragons, sentient bananas, and dancing sunflowers in the If clip. This film had a lot of fun with its fictional friends.
If | Official Trailer
If trailer begins with an ominous shot of Ryan Reynolds watching a gigantic purple monster come from a closet.
While Reynolds’ character tries to keep Cailey Fleming’s character from noticing the creature, she starts to see others, and they must embark...
- 12/18/2023
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
After :a[Free Guy]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/free-guy/' }, :a[The Adam Project]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-adam-project/' } and the recently resumed Deadpool 3, you might think that director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Reynolds would want to spend time with other people. But their respective families will have to make further accommodation as they're teaming back up for a new project –– albeit one that will wait awhile and that Reynolds is currently only attached to produce, but may step in front of the camera for if the script works out.
As to that screenplay? It's largely a mystery, but one that Deadline has heard is high-concept, global heist caper. You know, a bit like that other one Reynolds is already involved in,:a[Red Notice]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/red-notice/' }.
Netflix (where Red Notice alongside its planned sequels are housed) has...
As to that screenplay? It's largely a mystery, but one that Deadline has heard is high-concept, global heist caper. You know, a bit like that other one Reynolds is already involved in,:a[Red Notice]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/red-notice/' }.
Netflix (where Red Notice alongside its planned sequels are housed) has...
- 12/17/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Let's make something very clear right up front: Tom Cruise is a more important, and better, movie star than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Period. Full stop. But a piece of film news was announced this week that genuinely shocked me, and it has me thinking about what Cruise could learn from Johnson right now.
Word came out that Dwayne Johnson is set to play Mma fighter Mark Kerr in a biopic called "The Smashing Machine." On the surface, that may not seem like that big of a stretch: Johnson, of course, transitioned from the world of professional wrestling into becoming an actor, so the notion of him playing a professional athlete may not raise any eyebrows. The surprising part is the creative team: Benny Safdie, one half of the brother duo behind films like "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems," is directing for A24, one of the most interesting companies in the film industry right now.
Word came out that Dwayne Johnson is set to play Mma fighter Mark Kerr in a biopic called "The Smashing Machine." On the surface, that may not seem like that big of a stretch: Johnson, of course, transitioned from the world of professional wrestling into becoming an actor, so the notion of him playing a professional athlete may not raise any eyebrows. The surprising part is the creative team: Benny Safdie, one half of the brother duo behind films like "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems," is directing for A24, one of the most interesting companies in the film industry right now.
- 12/15/2023
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
The past 24 hours have been awash in headlines about Netflix’s What We Watched report: an information dump that many analysts considered the most transparent accounting of user data that the streamer has ever released.
The report tracked user engagement using an “hours watched” metric – meaning how many hours a piece of content was viewed, as opposed to how many individual users watched it. The report is heavy with TV series because, as the company noted, the amount of hours in a TV program are much greater than that of a standalone feature. But some movies clawed to the top of the ranking, which helps indicate how films travel on the platform.
Here are the top ten films – eight of which Netflix developed or financed — that appear in the report, which tracked hours watched from January to June of 2023:
“The Mother”
Jennifer Lopez can ride into 2024 knowing she was the queen of Netflix film,...
The report tracked user engagement using an “hours watched” metric – meaning how many hours a piece of content was viewed, as opposed to how many individual users watched it. The report is heavy with TV series because, as the company noted, the amount of hours in a TV program are much greater than that of a standalone feature. But some movies clawed to the top of the ranking, which helps indicate how films travel on the platform.
Here are the top ten films – eight of which Netflix developed or financed — that appear in the report, which tracked hours watched from January to June of 2023:
“The Mother”
Jennifer Lopez can ride into 2024 knowing she was the queen of Netflix film,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: A wild pre-holiday auction for a Ryan Reynolds global heist comedy vehicle is coming to a close, with Netflix winning the deal. Deadline revealed the untitled pitch last week, when the creatives did the rounds to pitch directly — something that hasn’t happened much since the pandemic –and the 7-figure bids began hitting the table. Dana Fox will write the script, and Simon Kinberg is producing with Reynolds.
The pitch is untitled, but I’ve heard it has great parts for an ensemble in the spirit of an Oceans Eleven. It is also set in the international arena. The idea originated from Fox and Kinberg, and they pitched it to Reynolds and Maximum Effort.
There were eight buyers in the mix, and that whittled down to five and finally four before Netflix prevailed. Sources said Fox will be paid mid 7-figures to write it and the producing deals are high 7-figures.
The pitch is untitled, but I’ve heard it has great parts for an ensemble in the spirit of an Oceans Eleven. It is also set in the international arena. The idea originated from Fox and Kinberg, and they pitched it to Reynolds and Maximum Effort.
There were eight buyers in the mix, and that whittled down to five and finally four before Netflix prevailed. Sources said Fox will be paid mid 7-figures to write it and the producing deals are high 7-figures.
- 12/13/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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