When Disney purchased the 20th Century Fox library in 2019, it caused some consternation among cineastes. The Fox catalog was vast and impressive, containing tons of indelible classics and even more titles waiting deep inside the studio's archive. 20th Century Fox was formed in 1935 and quickly became one of the "big five" studios that dominated the film industry for decades. Fox hadn't seen a shake-up this dramatic since 1985 when ultra-conservative media mogul Rubert Murdoch bought a controlling share of the company from Marvin Davis.
When Disney made its purchase, many film fans wondered if Fox's old classics would be made more widely available through the about-to-launch Disney+. When the streaming service debuted with a paltry 500 titles, cineastes were aghast. Why buy all those Fox titles if you're not going to distribute them?
That, however, was merely the end of the road for Fox. For its 83-year life, the studio went through many massive,...
When Disney made its purchase, many film fans wondered if Fox's old classics would be made more widely available through the about-to-launch Disney+. When the streaming service debuted with a paltry 500 titles, cineastes were aghast. Why buy all those Fox titles if you're not going to distribute them?
That, however, was merely the end of the road for Fox. For its 83-year life, the studio went through many massive,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When film fans talk about great on-screen chemistry, one of the first pairings that comes to mind for me is Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the now-classic, "Dirty Dancing." As Johnny Castle and Frances "Baby" Houseman, the duo are practically radiating with charisma and it's impossible not to fall in love with them throughout the film. It's also a huge testament to their acting abilities, as the pair famously butted heads throughout the production of "Red Dawn," a film they appeared in together three years prior.
"Patrick was playing pranks on me and everybody," Grey said during an episode of "The View" in 2022. "[He was] late and the boss of everybody and it was just, like, macho and I just couldn't take it. I was just like, 'Please, this guy, that's enough with him.'" Grey was the first of the duo cast, and for a time it looked like Billy Zane,...
"Patrick was playing pranks on me and everybody," Grey said during an episode of "The View" in 2022. "[He was] late and the boss of everybody and it was just, like, macho and I just couldn't take it. I was just like, 'Please, this guy, that's enough with him.'" Grey was the first of the duo cast, and for a time it looked like Billy Zane,...
- 3/9/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Chicago – The World Premiere of a debut feature film is one of the most important days for the production company and in this case Brittani Ward, the writer and director. ‘Single Car Crashes,” a made-in-Chicagoland film, will have its World Premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California, on March 15th, 2024. For details, click Scc.
Ten years after a devastating car crash took his best friend Zach’s life, Sean (Trevor Morgan), still lives small town where he grew up, struggling with his survivor’s guilt. When Zach’s sister Kendall (Lindsey Morgan) – who also was Sean’s first love – returns to town to marry someone else, Sean is forced to confront his failure to launch and the impact it’s having not only on his own stunted life, but on his now nine-year-old son.
World Premiere of ’Single Car Crashes’ at Cinequest
Photo credit: five two one...
Ten years after a devastating car crash took his best friend Zach’s life, Sean (Trevor Morgan), still lives small town where he grew up, struggling with his survivor’s guilt. When Zach’s sister Kendall (Lindsey Morgan) – who also was Sean’s first love – returns to town to marry someone else, Sean is forced to confront his failure to launch and the impact it’s having not only on his own stunted life, but on his now nine-year-old son.
World Premiere of ’Single Car Crashes’ at Cinequest
Photo credit: five two one...
- 3/9/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Tom Hanks, who has helped producer documentary series about U.S. unrest in the 1960s and travels to the moon, will return to some of the most fertile ground in his unscripted career.
The actor and producer will host and narrate a new 20-part documentary series on A+E Networks’ History Channel about World War II, which was also the setting for “Band of Brothers,” the dramatic miniseries he helped produce that aired on HBO in 2001. The new series, untitled and based on new scholarship and archival material, is among a slate of 2,500 hours of new programming that will be unveiled as part of the company’s upfront presentation Wednesday. A+E Networks will also spotlight new work created with collaborators including President Barack Obama and Derek Jeter. A+E Networks has also set up a development partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company that will result in new...
The actor and producer will host and narrate a new 20-part documentary series on A+E Networks’ History Channel about World War II, which was also the setting for “Band of Brothers,” the dramatic miniseries he helped produce that aired on HBO in 2001. The new series, untitled and based on new scholarship and archival material, is among a slate of 2,500 hours of new programming that will be unveiled as part of the company’s upfront presentation Wednesday. A+E Networks will also spotlight new work created with collaborators including President Barack Obama and Derek Jeter. A+E Networks has also set up a development partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company that will result in new...
- 3/6/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Recently Margot Robbie and Husband Tom Ackerley hosted a star-studded party, and here are some celebrities who were spotted at the party, America Ferrera, Glen Powell, Shailene Woodley, Zooey Deschanel, and more!
Hollywood’s most powerful and loved couples Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley recently threw an exciting party on the 12th of February.
The purpose of the party was to announce the exciting news that Robbie and Ackerley have jointly launched their own production company named ‘LuckyChap Entertainment’. The party was held in West Hollywood where many A- A-listed celebrities were seen with buzzed anticipation.
Here Is why Margot Robbie and her Husband Tom Ackerley Hosted the Party! People
The reason behind the grand party was the host by Margot Robbie and Husband Tom Ackerley’s production line, LuckyChap which showcased their future perspective as well as solidified their position in the entertainment industry.
It typically demonstrated their future strategic opportunities.
Hollywood’s most powerful and loved couples Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley recently threw an exciting party on the 12th of February.
The purpose of the party was to announce the exciting news that Robbie and Ackerley have jointly launched their own production company named ‘LuckyChap Entertainment’. The party was held in West Hollywood where many A- A-listed celebrities were seen with buzzed anticipation.
Here Is why Margot Robbie and her Husband Tom Ackerley Hosted the Party! People
The reason behind the grand party was the host by Margot Robbie and Husband Tom Ackerley’s production line, LuckyChap which showcased their future perspective as well as solidified their position in the entertainment industry.
It typically demonstrated their future strategic opportunities.
- 2/26/2024
- by Swati Kumari
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Margot Robbie is staying in business with Warner Bros. and she hosted a star-studded party to celebrate the exciting news!
The 33-year-old actress, who is nominated for her third Oscar this year, was joined by husband and producing partner Tom Ackerley at their party on Monday night (February 12) at Delilah in West Hollywood, Calif.
Some of the celebs who stepped out to celebrate included America Ferrera, Glen Powell, Shailene Woodley, Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, Steven Yeun, Pierce Brosnan, Billy Zane, Michelle Rodriguez, Samara Weaving, and Rose Byrne, among others.
It was announced this week that LuckyChap, the production company run by Margot, Tom, and Josey McNamara, has signed a first look deal with Warner Bros. following the success of Barbie.
“Margot, Tom and Josey have built a unique home for storytellers at LuckyChap, where filmmakers are doing incredible work in a supportive and creatively freeing environment. As we build our theatrical film slate,...
The 33-year-old actress, who is nominated for her third Oscar this year, was joined by husband and producing partner Tom Ackerley at their party on Monday night (February 12) at Delilah in West Hollywood, Calif.
Some of the celebs who stepped out to celebrate included America Ferrera, Glen Powell, Shailene Woodley, Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, Steven Yeun, Pierce Brosnan, Billy Zane, Michelle Rodriguez, Samara Weaving, and Rose Byrne, among others.
It was announced this week that LuckyChap, the production company run by Margot, Tom, and Josey McNamara, has signed a first look deal with Warner Bros. following the success of Barbie.
“Margot, Tom and Josey have built a unique home for storytellers at LuckyChap, where filmmakers are doing incredible work in a supportive and creatively freeing environment. As we build our theatrical film slate,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
How does one repay a team of producers for launching its highest grossing film of all time? Give them the key to the studio — literally.
On Monday, “Barbie” producers, LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara inked a first-look deal at Warner Bros., which distributed the $1.4 billion-grossing movie. So, to celebrate, Warner Bros. Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEO Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca decided to resurrect an old tradition, started by WB co-founder Jack Warner.
“Every once in a while, when a significant piece of talent signed a deal with the studio, he presented that company, that talent, with a key to the studio,” De Luca said as he and Abdy raised a toast to the trio. “We are so delighted to have our first key to our studio be given to LuckyChap.”
This historical artifact, De Luca noted, was particularly special, as the LuckyChap team received...
On Monday, “Barbie” producers, LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara inked a first-look deal at Warner Bros., which distributed the $1.4 billion-grossing movie. So, to celebrate, Warner Bros. Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEO Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca decided to resurrect an old tradition, started by WB co-founder Jack Warner.
“Every once in a while, when a significant piece of talent signed a deal with the studio, he presented that company, that talent, with a key to the studio,” De Luca said as he and Abdy raised a toast to the trio. “We are so delighted to have our first key to our studio be given to LuckyChap.”
This historical artifact, De Luca noted, was particularly special, as the LuckyChap team received...
- 2/13/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has added action adventure The Oath directed by and starring Darin Scott to its EFM sales slate, following the recent US release in more than 650 theatres via Freestyle Releasing.
Set in 400 Ad Scott plays a lone Hebraic fugitive who fights to preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant played by Billy Zane.
Rounding out the key cast are Karina Lombard, Eugene Brave Rock, Nora Dale, Philip Niu, Aron Stevens, and Wase Chief.
Scott co-wrote the screenplay with his wife Michelle Scott, and produced the film for Great Scott Entertainment...
Set in 400 Ad Scott plays a lone Hebraic fugitive who fights to preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant played by Billy Zane.
Rounding out the key cast are Karina Lombard, Eugene Brave Rock, Nora Dale, Philip Niu, Aron Stevens, and Wase Chief.
Scott co-wrote the screenplay with his wife Michelle Scott, and produced the film for Great Scott Entertainment...
- 2/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
Anya Taylor-Joy and Malcolm McRae are hitting the red carpet together for the first time as a married couple!
The newlyweds stepped out for the 2024 Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party presented by Live Nation on Sunday (February 4) held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Anya Taylor-Joy
For the event, Anya, 27, wore a red leather outfit with black knee-high boots while Malcolm, 29, wore a brown suit.
Inside the event, Anya snapped a photo with Titanic actor Billy Zane.
If you didn’t know, Anya and Malcolm said “I Do” in Venice, Italy in early October 2023, and their wedding was attended by several fellow celebrities.
Anya will next be starring in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga alongside Chris Hemsworth, which hits theaters on May 24 – watch the trailer here!
The newlyweds stepped out for the 2024 Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party presented by Live Nation on Sunday (February 4) held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Anya Taylor-Joy
For the event, Anya, 27, wore a red leather outfit with black knee-high boots while Malcolm, 29, wore a brown suit.
Inside the event, Anya snapped a photo with Titanic actor Billy Zane.
If you didn’t know, Anya and Malcolm said “I Do” in Venice, Italy in early October 2023, and their wedding was attended by several fellow celebrities.
Anya will next be starring in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga alongside Chris Hemsworth, which hits theaters on May 24 – watch the trailer here!
- 2/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The JoBlo Original covering Tales from the Crypt‘s physical media releases was Written by Paul Bookstaber, Edited by Lance Vlcek, and Narrated by Kier Gomes.
Back in 1989 a horror anthology series hit HBO network and took the horror world by storm. Maybe you heard of it? Doesn’t ring a bell? Its intro is made of nightmare fuel as the camera treks through its main gate, which ascends to a broken-down, deteriorated mansion as lightning cackles through the night sky. We enter this amusement park of horrors, cobwebs draped alongside the walls, creeks and strange noises echoing about, eerie atmosphere soaking up the screen, and we enter a false trap door. Now when I was younger, I think I was close to shitting my pants because here or there as we descend down these stairs into this abyss, and we go through a room here and there. And then right then and there,...
Back in 1989 a horror anthology series hit HBO network and took the horror world by storm. Maybe you heard of it? Doesn’t ring a bell? Its intro is made of nightmare fuel as the camera treks through its main gate, which ascends to a broken-down, deteriorated mansion as lightning cackles through the night sky. We enter this amusement park of horrors, cobwebs draped alongside the walls, creeks and strange noises echoing about, eerie atmosphere soaking up the screen, and we enter a false trap door. Now when I was younger, I think I was close to shitting my pants because here or there as we descend down these stairs into this abyss, and we go through a room here and there. And then right then and there,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Paul Bookstaber
- JoBlo.com
Mickey Cottrell, the PR executive who specialized in the indie film business and worked both as an actor and a producer, died on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture & Television Fund in Woodland Hills. He was 79.
His death was confirmed by his sister, Suzie Cottrell-Smith, who told Deadline he suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Cottrell experienced a stroke in 2016 and had gone to live with his sister in Arkansas before returning to Los Angeles in 2019.
Cottrell was born September 4, 1944, in Springfield, Il, and spent part of his childhood in Monroe, LA. At age 8, he moved with his family to Little Rock, Ar, where he grew up. He attended the University of Arkansas and spent more than 30 years in the film and PR industries, co-owning multiple firms including most recently Inclusive PR, repping pics including Bill Cunningham: New York, Stones in Exile, Ballets Russes, Down to the Bone,...
His death was confirmed by his sister, Suzie Cottrell-Smith, who told Deadline he suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Cottrell experienced a stroke in 2016 and had gone to live with his sister in Arkansas before returning to Los Angeles in 2019.
Cottrell was born September 4, 1944, in Springfield, Il, and spent part of his childhood in Monroe, LA. At age 8, he moved with his family to Little Rock, Ar, where he grew up. He attended the University of Arkansas and spent more than 30 years in the film and PR industries, co-owning multiple firms including most recently Inclusive PR, repping pics including Bill Cunningham: New York, Stones in Exile, Ballets Russes, Down to the Bone,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Patrick Hipes and Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Only '90s kids raised in video stores — or, more likely, their dads — will recall Luis Llosa's 1993 military thriller "Sniper" with any clarity. "Sniper" stars Tom Berenger as Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Beckett as he becomes lost in the jungle while trying to complete an assassination mission with a militarily inexperienced sharpshooter played by Billy Zane. The bulk of the film takes place in the woods of Colombia, although it was shot in Australia. The film was well-liked but critics noted that it was pretty generic; Roger Ebert gave "Sniper" three stars, noting that it was competent but lacked originality. The film boasts a 38 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but that comes from a mere 13 reviews.
What only fans of "Sniper" might know is that Tom Berenger returned to play Thomas Beckett in Craig R. Baxley's "Sniper 2" in 2002 and P.J. Pesce's "Sniper 3" in 2004. These two sequels...
What only fans of "Sniper" might know is that Tom Berenger returned to play Thomas Beckett in Craig R. Baxley's "Sniper 2" in 2002 and P.J. Pesce's "Sniper 3" in 2004. These two sequels...
- 12/28/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
During the final “Last Week Tonight” episode of the year, John Oliver devoted an entire 30-minute segment to rehashing the past 12 months in the life of Elon Musk, billionaire and CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter).
Musk has had a particularly fraught 2023, which started with the removal of verified status from legacy blue-check holders and ended with him telling advertisers, who began to pull their spending from X when Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, to “go fuck yourself.”
Oliver began his roast by calling Musk “a man who can pull off pretty much any bad-guy-in-a-movie look.” As different images of Musk flashed by on the screen, Oliver threw out some comparisons.
“There’s Lex Luthor, posing for the cover of Metropolis Maniacs Monthly. There’s ‘Why no Mr. Bond, I and my child bride expect you to die,'” Oliver said in reference to a photo of Musk and his former partner,...
Musk has had a particularly fraught 2023, which started with the removal of verified status from legacy blue-check holders and ended with him telling advertisers, who began to pull their spending from X when Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, to “go fuck yourself.”
Oliver began his roast by calling Musk “a man who can pull off pretty much any bad-guy-in-a-movie look.” As different images of Musk flashed by on the screen, Oliver threw out some comparisons.
“There’s Lex Luthor, posing for the cover of Metropolis Maniacs Monthly. There’s ‘Why no Mr. Bond, I and my child bride expect you to die,'” Oliver said in reference to a photo of Musk and his former partner,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
John Oliver took aim at Elon Musk on Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, lobbing insults at the billionaire tech mogul on his final show of the year. “We thought we’d focus on someone who’s had a pretty big 12 months,” the late-night host said of the owner of six companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), and xAI.
Oliver went on to introduce Musk as “a man who can pull off pretty much any bad guy in a movie,” showing him in various outfits and poses.
“There’s Lex Luthor...
Oliver went on to introduce Musk as “a man who can pull off pretty much any bad guy in a movie,” showing him in various outfits and poses.
“There’s Lex Luthor...
- 12/18/2023
- by Carita Rizzo
- Rollingstone.com
John Oliver did a deep dive into Elon Musk on Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, and came up with a slew of insults to lob at the billionaire tech mogul.
“This is our final show of the year, so we thought we’d focus on someone who’s had a pretty big 12 months,” the HBO late night show host said.
He called Musk — owner of six companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), The Boring Company, Neuralink and xAI — “a man who can pull off pretty much any bad guy in a movie.”
Showing various photos of Musk giving different looks and wearing various outfits, Oliver went down his list of “bad guys” that he says Musk resembles: “There’s Lex Luthor posing for the cover of Metropolis Maniacs Monthly. There’s, ‘Why no, Mr. Bond, I and my child’s bride expect you to die.’ There’s, ‘I just...
“This is our final show of the year, so we thought we’d focus on someone who’s had a pretty big 12 months,” the HBO late night show host said.
He called Musk — owner of six companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), The Boring Company, Neuralink and xAI — “a man who can pull off pretty much any bad guy in a movie.”
Showing various photos of Musk giving different looks and wearing various outfits, Oliver went down his list of “bad guys” that he says Musk resembles: “There’s Lex Luthor posing for the cover of Metropolis Maniacs Monthly. There’s, ‘Why no, Mr. Bond, I and my child’s bride expect you to die.’ There’s, ‘I just...
- 12/18/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Oliver decided to focus on Elon Musk on Last Week Tonight‘s last new episode of 2023. The comedian roasted the billionaire by recounting all the controversies he’s been involved in this past year and said he “could pull off any bad guy in a movie.”
“There’s Lex Luthor posing for the cover of Metropolis Maniacs monthly. There’s ‘Why No Mr. Bond. I and my child bride expect you to die,'” Oliver joked. There’s, ‘I just bought your media company, I’m about to strip you for parts.’ There’s, ‘First racist sheriff.'”
He continued, “And finally, the less fuckable reimagining of Billy Zane’s character in Titanic. Truly, the man has range.”
Oliver recalled Musk’s headlines from testing “the most powerful rocket ever built” to the Tesla recall that involved two million vehicles over the autopilot software. The HBO host also played...
“There’s Lex Luthor posing for the cover of Metropolis Maniacs monthly. There’s ‘Why No Mr. Bond. I and my child bride expect you to die,'” Oliver joked. There’s, ‘I just bought your media company, I’m about to strip you for parts.’ There’s, ‘First racist sheriff.'”
He continued, “And finally, the less fuckable reimagining of Billy Zane’s character in Titanic. Truly, the man has range.”
Oliver recalled Musk’s headlines from testing “the most powerful rocket ever built” to the Tesla recall that involved two million vehicles over the autopilot software. The HBO host also played...
- 12/18/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.
Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.
This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.
The Boogens...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.
Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.
This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.
The Boogens...
- 12/15/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the grand opening of the new resort Fontainebleau on Wednesday night (December 13).
The event was attended by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Eva Longoria and Nikki Reed and Iam Somerhalder. That’s still barely scratching the surface, though.
Since so many stars were in attendance, we pulled together photos of all of them. That way you can get a better idea of the guestlist and what everyone wore to the exciting event.
Head inside to see all of the photos from the grand opening…
Keep scrolling to see pics of every celebrity who attended the Fontainebleau resort grand opening…
Tom Brady
Kim Kardashian
Kendall Jenner
Keith Urban
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston
Lenny Kravitz
Cher
Alice Cooper
Ivanka Trump
Michael Bay
Jeffrey Soffer and fiancee Colleen Schiff
Eva...
The event was attended by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Eva Longoria and Nikki Reed and Iam Somerhalder. That’s still barely scratching the surface, though.
Since so many stars were in attendance, we pulled together photos of all of them. That way you can get a better idea of the guestlist and what everyone wore to the exciting event.
Head inside to see all of the photos from the grand opening…
Keep scrolling to see pics of every celebrity who attended the Fontainebleau resort grand opening…
Tom Brady
Kim Kardashian
Kendall Jenner
Keith Urban
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston
Lenny Kravitz
Cher
Alice Cooper
Ivanka Trump
Michael Bay
Jeffrey Soffer and fiancee Colleen Schiff
Eva...
- 12/14/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"The Oath" is a new live-action period feature, directed by Darin Scott, starring Billy Zane, Scott, Wasé Chief, Eugene Brave Rock, Nora Dale and Karina Lombard, releasing December 8, 2023 in theaters:
"...in a forgotten time of 'Ancient America', a lone fugitive must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King's abused mistress could awaken a warrior's past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in a forgotten time of 'Ancient America', a lone fugitive must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King's abused mistress could awaken a warrior's past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“World’s Largest Metaphor Hits Ice-Berg,” read the The Onion headline. Agreed. As Kate Winslet’s own Freud-referencing Rose Dewitt Bukater snips, James Cameron’s Titanic is epic cinema’s grandest erection, and when the near-scale model set of the towering hulk of steel that was, at the time, the largest ship in the world severs down the middle, it then becomes the most vulgar representation of castration to ever cause millions of heartwarmed teenage girls to choke sobs into their fists. It’s a ready-made sarcophagus for everything that’s vulgar in mainstream cinema. Titanic both embodies and validates the excess that is its own subject.
And Titanic is arguably the most artlessly touching disaster movie of all. No, really. Time and a number of equally irony-free blockbusters in the interim (including Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds and Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings...
And Titanic is arguably the most artlessly touching disaster movie of all. No, really. Time and a number of equally irony-free blockbusters in the interim (including Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds and Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings...
- 11/29/2023
- by Eric Henderson
- Slant Magazine
"The Oath" is a new live-action period feature, directed by Darin Scott, starring Billy Zane, Scott, Wasé Chief, Eugene Brave Rock, Nora Dale and Karina Lombard, releasing December 8, 2023 in theaters:
"...in a forgotten time of 'Ancient America', a lone fugitive must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King's abused mistress could awaken a warrior's past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in a forgotten time of 'Ancient America', a lone fugitive must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King's abused mistress could awaken a warrior's past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/19/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood) and House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year), JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek continues his The Best Scene video series by digging into what he feels is the best scene from the 1995 classic Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (watch it Here). Lance’s choice for the best scene in this one is the scene where Billy Zane’s character The Collector gives up his cowboy disguise and reveals his true nature. You can hear all about it in the video embedded above!
Directed by Ernest Dickerson from a screenplay written by Mark Bishop, Ethan Reiff, and Cyrus Voris, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight has the following synopsis: Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister but charming...
Directed by Ernest Dickerson from a screenplay written by Mark Bishop, Ethan Reiff, and Cyrus Voris, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight has the following synopsis: Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister but charming...
- 11/16/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Allen Media Group has acquired North American rights to the period action-adventure pic The Oath, from actor-filmmaker Darin Scott (Yellowstone), slating its release via their division Freestyle Releasing. The film will hit over 650 theaters across the country on Friday, December 8, emerging on digital and VOD March 26, 2024.
Directed by Darin Scott, who wrote the script with Michelle Scott, The Oath takes place in Ancient America, where a lone Hebraic fugitive, Moroni, must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King’s abused mistress could awaken Moroni’s warrior past.
Rounding out the ensemble are Nora Dale (Severance), Karina Lombard (Legends of the Fall), Eugene Brave Rock (Wonder Woman), Billy Zane (Titanic), Philip Niu (Black Adam), Aron Stevens (Heels), and Wase Chief (Horizon: An American Saga). Producers on the pic, scored by two-time Emmy winner Trevor Morris (Vikings), were Isen Robbins,...
Directed by Darin Scott, who wrote the script with Michelle Scott, The Oath takes place in Ancient America, where a lone Hebraic fugitive, Moroni, must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant. But rescuing the King’s abused mistress could awaken Moroni’s warrior past.
Rounding out the ensemble are Nora Dale (Severance), Karina Lombard (Legends of the Fall), Eugene Brave Rock (Wonder Woman), Billy Zane (Titanic), Philip Niu (Black Adam), Aron Stevens (Heels), and Wase Chief (Horizon: An American Saga). Producers on the pic, scored by two-time Emmy winner Trevor Morris (Vikings), were Isen Robbins,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Chace Crawford's The Deep has quietly turned into the Mvp of "The Boys": a character who you love to hate, who is just the right amount of pitiful that makes you want to watch more of him, but not pitiful enough that you feel bad when things don't go his way. This is mostly due to Crawford's portrayal of the character, who -- unlike Homelander or the other villains of the show -- is terrifying because of how ordinary he is. The Deep is just some loser with a position of power, and that makes him scary, especially when involved in less fantastical, more relatable storylines.
Still, The Deep has also been involved in some of the funniest storylines in the show, like his accidental killing of every single sea creature he comes across, even ones he is weirdly sexually involved with, and also that time he got involved with a cult.
Still, The Deep has also been involved in some of the funniest storylines in the show, like his accidental killing of every single sea creature he comes across, even ones he is weirdly sexually involved with, and also that time he got involved with a cult.
- 9/17/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Environmental short documentary “Waorani: Guardians of the Amazon” is aiming to spread its message further with an awards season push beginning with FallDocs.
For thousands of years, the Waorani women of the Ecuadorian Amazon have lived in the biodiverse Yasuni area and coexisted within a delicate ecosystem, which has allowed them to flourish while preserving their unique customs and traditions. A decision to drill for oil in a protected area of the Yasuni National Park was rejected by 60% of Ecuadorians in August.
“Waorani Guardians of the Amazon” follows the journey of Ecuadorian director Luisana Carcelén as she ventures deep into the heart of the Waorani women’s community in Ecuador. She unveils the testimonies of women who have assumed leadership roles and stand as steadfast guardians of their habitat and families, facing down the corporate and governmental powers that seek to demolish their home and silence their voices.
The cause...
For thousands of years, the Waorani women of the Ecuadorian Amazon have lived in the biodiverse Yasuni area and coexisted within a delicate ecosystem, which has allowed them to flourish while preserving their unique customs and traditions. A decision to drill for oil in a protected area of the Yasuni National Park was rejected by 60% of Ecuadorians in August.
“Waorani Guardians of the Amazon” follows the journey of Ecuadorian director Luisana Carcelén as she ventures deep into the heart of the Waorani women’s community in Ecuador. She unveils the testimonies of women who have assumed leadership roles and stand as steadfast guardians of their habitat and families, facing down the corporate and governmental powers that seek to demolish their home and silence their voices.
The cause...
- 9/14/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for "True Story"
Kevin Hart is basically a human version of Netflix at this point, churning out projects and pumping the media ecosystem with as much of himself as possible. From his Peacock chat show "Hart to Heart" to his 2021 Netflix dramedy "Fatherhood"; his docuseries "Don't F*** This Up" to his stand-up specials, Hart has capitalized on his popularity to the extreme. He even popped up on "Talking Watches" in 2023, since evidently developing a taste for the finer things.
Somehow, the man also found time to make his television drama debut in 2021's "True Story." Arriving on Netflix in November 2021, "True Story" is a limited series in which Hart and Wesley Snipes play brothers, and is loosely based on the former's career as a stand-up comedian. Hart plays a version of himself named Kid, who kicks off a comedy tour in his native Philadelphia. At the show,...
Kevin Hart is basically a human version of Netflix at this point, churning out projects and pumping the media ecosystem with as much of himself as possible. From his Peacock chat show "Hart to Heart" to his 2021 Netflix dramedy "Fatherhood"; his docuseries "Don't F*** This Up" to his stand-up specials, Hart has capitalized on his popularity to the extreme. He even popped up on "Talking Watches" in 2023, since evidently developing a taste for the finer things.
Somehow, the man also found time to make his television drama debut in 2021's "True Story." Arriving on Netflix in November 2021, "True Story" is a limited series in which Hart and Wesley Snipes play brothers, and is loosely based on the former's career as a stand-up comedian. Hart plays a version of himself named Kid, who kicks off a comedy tour in his native Philadelphia. At the show,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When George Lucas and his special effects house Industrial Light and Magic finished shooting "Star Wars" back in the late 1970s, they boxed up all of their props and widgets -- then stored in the San Fernando Valley -- and moved their operation north, just north of the San Francisco Bay. While most of the "Star Wars" props made the trek undamaged, at least one of the X-wings models remained behind by accident. "Star Wars" fans will instantly note X-wings as the single-occupancy, biplane-like spacecraft that the film's heroes used to attack the Death Star in the film's climax.
One of the more forwardly visible models used to shoot the Death Star sequence -- the Red Leader X-wing -- was 20 inches long and was equipped with lights and servos to control the "expanding" of the ship's four wings. It was massively detailed and was painted to look like it had seen some action,...
One of the more forwardly visible models used to shoot the Death Star sequence -- the Red Leader X-wing -- was 20 inches long and was equipped with lights and servos to control the "expanding" of the ship's four wings. It was massively detailed and was painted to look like it had seen some action,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Marisa Tomei was more than reluctant to shed her locks for 1994 film “Only You.”
Tomei, who plays a hopeless romantic determined to find her soulmate, a man identified by her Ouija board when she was a teen, had a major fashion moment onscreen with a stylish bob haircut, starting a trend upon the film’s release in 1994. Robert Downey Jr., Bonnie Hunt, and Billy Zane co-star in the beloved rom-com.
Emmy-winning costume designer Nicoletta Ercole, who also worked on fellow Italy-set productions like “Letters to Juliet,” “Under the Tuscan Sun,” and “My House in Umbria,” recently told IndieWire that Tomei had to be convinced to change up her style.
“Marisa, at the beginning, she arrived right after she won [the Oscar] for ‘My Cousin Vinny.’ She had very long hair,” Ercole explained. “I said, ‘Why can’t you cut it? Like this, it’s normal. It’s nothing special.'”
She continued,...
Tomei, who plays a hopeless romantic determined to find her soulmate, a man identified by her Ouija board when she was a teen, had a major fashion moment onscreen with a stylish bob haircut, starting a trend upon the film’s release in 1994. Robert Downey Jr., Bonnie Hunt, and Billy Zane co-star in the beloved rom-com.
Emmy-winning costume designer Nicoletta Ercole, who also worked on fellow Italy-set productions like “Letters to Juliet,” “Under the Tuscan Sun,” and “My House in Umbria,” recently told IndieWire that Tomei had to be convinced to change up her style.
“Marisa, at the beginning, she arrived right after she won [the Oscar] for ‘My Cousin Vinny.’ She had very long hair,” Ercole explained. “I said, ‘Why can’t you cut it? Like this, it’s normal. It’s nothing special.'”
She continued,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
A flicker in a dark room, the synchronized gasps and chuckles, and the shared emotional journey of a few hundred strangers. Cinema, with its glitter and glamour, isn’t just about telling tales; it’s about creating moments of collective consciousness. And while your neighbor’s indie favorite might have touched hearts, this list is about those monumental movies that broke the box office, making theater owners and producers grin from ear to ear.
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Remember the queues for “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” or the euphoria following “The Lion King” in the ’90s?
We’ve evolved since then, with the spectacle of CGI and star-studded casts taking the spotlight, but the magic of a shared experience remains unchanged. While streaming platforms fight for attention and viewing figures, there’s an undeniable allure in a cinema hall’s towering screen and captivating sound,...
Related: 10 Best Movies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
Remember the queues for “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” or the euphoria following “The Lion King” in the ’90s?
We’ve evolved since then, with the spectacle of CGI and star-studded casts taking the spotlight, but the magic of a shared experience remains unchanged. While streaming platforms fight for attention and viewing figures, there’s an undeniable allure in a cinema hall’s towering screen and captivating sound,...
- 8/27/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Somehow, when we weren't looking, summer was drawing to a close. It's somewhat alarming to realize that fall and winter are both right around the corner, creeping in, bringing cold darkness to us all! As the month changes over, the almighty Netflix algorithm giveth and taketh away. The streaming giant will be kicking several currently available titles to the curb to make way for more stuff, which means you better go through your queue and see what's hitting the bricks and what's sticking around. Luckily, we're here to help, breaking down exactly what's leaving Netflix in September 2023.
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A League Of Their Own
It's a rough time to be a fan of "A League of Their Own." Not only has Amazon canceled the excellent TV series adaptation (again), but the movie that inspired it is leaving Netflix. And you know what? It's a great movie,...
Read more: 14 Sequels That Truly Didn't Need To Happen
A League Of Their Own
It's a rough time to be a fan of "A League of Their Own." Not only has Amazon canceled the excellent TV series adaptation (again), but the movie that inspired it is leaving Netflix. And you know what? It's a great movie,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Billy Zane’s acting career spanned almost 40 years, and he is best known for appearing as a supporting character. He got his start playing a brief role in Back to the Future in 1985 after graduating from high school. The ‘80s era also saw him appear in a sci-fi horror classic, Critters, albeit a bit part. But it wasn’t until the year 1989 that Zane finally hit a breakthrough with his acclaimed role as Hughie Warriner in Dead Calm. That movie opened the doors for more acting opportunities, which landed Zane in several notable and high-profile movies throughout the 1990s.
- 7/16/2023
- by Casey
- TVovermind.com
Robert Douglas Spedden’s grave is located in his family plot, usually surrounded by freshly cut grass. The headstone is incredibly small and stub-like, so no matter how many times you’ve been to Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery, you’ve probably never noticed it before. You were maybe there to visit Leonard Bernstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Samuel Morse, or any of the other 600,000 graves.
Spedden was a child who survived the sinking of the Titanic, famously depicted in Francis Browne’s photograph, where he’s standing on the ship’s deck playing with a spinning top.
Spedden was a child who survived the sinking of the Titanic, famously depicted in Francis Browne’s photograph, where he’s standing on the ship’s deck playing with a spinning top.
- 6/26/2023
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
The title for this movie, Abject finds the bulls eye with the lowly state of affairs presented in this film. The story tells the tale of a young couple’s floundering marriage and somewhat disjointed attempts to reconnect, at the guidance of a somewhat lecturing and aggressive therapist who offers questionable advice. Writer, producer and director David R. Williams presents a world of pain, betrayal and depression in this quite stark and stripped down story.
Abject opens with a lengthy visit with ‘Husband’ (Joe Gallagher) and ‘Wife’ (Helena Simon) at the office of the ‘Psychologist’ (Andy Rich). While there are no major revelations here, there is plenty of tension and animosity between ‘Husband’ and ‘Wife’. Notable that there are no actual names referenced for the characters in the credits, just these generic titles. This only adds to the disconnect of what is taking place but the anonymity of these people...
Abject opens with a lengthy visit with ‘Husband’ (Joe Gallagher) and ‘Wife’ (Helena Simon) at the office of the ‘Psychologist’ (Andy Rich). While there are no major revelations here, there is plenty of tension and animosity between ‘Husband’ and ‘Wife’. Notable that there are no actual names referenced for the characters in the credits, just these generic titles. This only adds to the disconnect of what is taking place but the anonymity of these people...
- 5/5/2023
- by Terry Jarrell
- Horror Asylum
Clear the runway! It’s time to revisit Zoolander… Directed and co-written by Ben Stiller, the film focuses on Derek Zoolander, a slow-witted supermodel, who becomes embroiled in an international conspiracy to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia by the top people in the fashion industry, namely Jacobim Mugatu and Derek’s agent Maury Ballstein, before he can pass progressive labor laws in his country that would harm their businesses. Zoolander is recruited as a pawn and brainwashed into killing him during a fashion show. If that wasn’t enough, Derek faces an identity crisis due to his declining popularity, his family’s embarrassment of his occupation, and his search for a higher calling in life besides being ridiculously good looking. Thanks to his friend and eventual love interest, journalist Matilda Jeffries, Derek becomes aware of the planned assassination plot. Once Derek squashes his beef with competing male model Hansel,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Historically, horror movies have tended to have lower budgets than films in other genres. A large part of this is probably due to the origins of the genre. Slasher films become something of a cultural phenomenon in the 1970s, when movies like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" and "Halloween" in many ways revolutionized the film industry. Such films were usually made on the cheap and relied on clever practical effects and location shooting to deliver the onscreen goods. But what really made these films so influential is that from these modest origins, they killed at the box office, revolutionizing the genre as we know it today.
Since the 1970s, movies of all genres have gotten more expensive to make, and not all of these films can earn back their production costs. While horror has remained an extremely popular genre both in the States and worldwide, scary movies are just as...
Since the 1970s, movies of all genres have gotten more expensive to make, and not all of these films can earn back their production costs. While horror has remained an extremely popular genre both in the States and worldwide, scary movies are just as...
- 4/29/2023
- by Kira Deshler
- Slash Film
Los Angeles, CA – March 23, 2023 – “LA Medical” tells the story of Dr. Porter, who loves her patients and finds such meaning in her work. As she loses a long, arduous battle in her own life, it’s the patients and their battles that help her navigate her own. Nicole Peplinski wrote, produced, and starred in the film alongside actor Michael Sun Lee. “LA Medical” has finished production and is now headed to film festivals.
Nicole Peplinski says, “I created this film to use art as the medium for analysis of the human experience. As our heroine navigates helping her patients, she juggles endometriosis and infertility, theories on what makes you feel unlovable, career success, and the painful reality of success having enemies and still trying to embrace all the opportunities in front of her.
Both socially and personally, it felt like the right time to artistically create work that would propel conversations regarding these social issues.
Nicole Peplinski says, “I created this film to use art as the medium for analysis of the human experience. As our heroine navigates helping her patients, she juggles endometriosis and infertility, theories on what makes you feel unlovable, career success, and the painful reality of success having enemies and still trying to embrace all the opportunities in front of her.
Both socially and personally, it felt like the right time to artistically create work that would propel conversations regarding these social issues.
- 3/27/2023
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Filming the Titanic movie had many challenges for director James Cameron, his crew, and the cast. Recreating many heartbreaking scenes ahead of the ship’s sinking posed logistical and creative challenges. However, one scene created the most significant issues of all. Cameron and the crew had one take to get an iconic moment on film before the set was permanently wrecked.
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of ‘Titanic’ | CBS via Getty Images The filming of ‘Titanic’ took place over eight months from 1996 through 1997
Titanic‘s director James Cameron‘s attention to detail may account for the extraordinarily long time it took to complete the principal shooting of the movie. Filming for Titanic began in July 1996 and stretched until the end of March 1997, more than twice the usual schedule for a Hollywood film.
The film’s long shooting schedule and the special post-production work were primarily the results...
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of ‘Titanic’ | CBS via Getty Images The filming of ‘Titanic’ took place over eight months from 1996 through 1997
Titanic‘s director James Cameron‘s attention to detail may account for the extraordinarily long time it took to complete the principal shooting of the movie. Filming for Titanic began in July 1996 and stretched until the end of March 1997, more than twice the usual schedule for a Hollywood film.
The film’s long shooting schedule and the special post-production work were primarily the results...
- 3/24/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
James Cameron didn’t feel like the king of the world after the poor reaction to his 1998 Oscars acceptance speech.
The “Titanic” director, who won three Academy Awards for the epic period piece including Best Picture and Best Director, quoted the film by saying he felt like the “king of the world” as a winner onstage. Yet the quote was met with immediate backlash, as proven just by looking at presenter Warren Beatty’s face backstage, according to Cameron.
“I’ll tell you exactly when I first realized it [was going to be a problem]: when I walked backstage and Warren Beatty had this look on his face like, ‘What the fuck did you just do?’ He was just looking at me like, ‘You poor boob, what the fuck did you just do?'” the “Avatar: The Way of Water” director told The Hollywood Reporter. “And I went, ‘Oh, was that not cool? Ok.’ I mean,...
The “Titanic” director, who won three Academy Awards for the epic period piece including Best Picture and Best Director, quoted the film by saying he felt like the “king of the world” as a winner onstage. Yet the quote was met with immediate backlash, as proven just by looking at presenter Warren Beatty’s face backstage, according to Cameron.
“I’ll tell you exactly when I first realized it [was going to be a problem]: when I walked backstage and Warren Beatty had this look on his face like, ‘What the fuck did you just do?’ He was just looking at me like, ‘You poor boob, what the fuck did you just do?'” the “Avatar: The Way of Water” director told The Hollywood Reporter. “And I went, ‘Oh, was that not cool? Ok.’ I mean,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Critters is a 1986 American science fiction horror comedy film written and directed by Stephen Herek. It stars Dee Wallace, Scott Grimes, M. Emmet Walsh and Billy Zane.
The plot of the movie follows four small alien creatures, which were accidentally brought to Earth from their home planet by a space probe, as they wreak havoc on a rural Kansas town while being pursued by an intergalactic bounty hunter. Along the way, they meet up with Charlie (Grimes), his brother Brad (Billy Zane) and the local police chief (Walsh). The critters must evade capture and find a way back home before their appetite for destruction leaves the town in ruins.
The special effects used for the Critters range from puppetry to robotics. They have been described as “fuzzy rodents with razor-sharp teeth and an appetite for human flesh”. Although initially thought of as evil creatures that only wanted to cause mayhem and harm people,...
The plot of the movie follows four small alien creatures, which were accidentally brought to Earth from their home planet by a space probe, as they wreak havoc on a rural Kansas town while being pursued by an intergalactic bounty hunter. Along the way, they meet up with Charlie (Grimes), his brother Brad (Billy Zane) and the local police chief (Walsh). The critters must evade capture and find a way back home before their appetite for destruction leaves the town in ruins.
The special effects used for the Critters range from puppetry to robotics. They have been described as “fuzzy rodents with razor-sharp teeth and an appetite for human flesh”. Although initially thought of as evil creatures that only wanted to cause mayhem and harm people,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The dramatic, and partly fictional retelling of the sinking of the Titanic - which took place early in the morning on April 15th, 1912 - has a warm place in the hearts of audiences around the world. The film is directed by James Cameron, known for his emotional, yet gorgeously cinematic filmmaking techniques and storytelling skills. The film's cast includes the illustrious Leonardo DiCaprio starring alongside his love interest, Kate Winslet. In addition to these actors, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Francis Fisher, and Gloria Stuart are all seen on screen during the 3 hours and 14 minutes of the film. These actors join together in a grand and moving film that accurately portrays the events of the Titanic’s ill-fated voyage through the eyes of the fictional characters invented by James Cameron himself. After twenty-five years, the story remains a beautiful capture of what it means to fall in love in a society...
- 3/1/2023
- by Finley Clough
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Exclusive: Trioscope, the company behind Netflix’s The Liberator, has added business development veteran Robert McCreary to its advisor board.
McCreary, who comes out of Washington, DC, has been tasked with forging strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
He is Vice Chairman of the Romulus T. Weatherman Foundation and a member of several boards, including Rampart Aviation and United States Overseas Security Advisory Council.
He joins former Roblox chief Keith Lucas, Claris co-founder Randy Komisar and ex- Technicolor MD Greg Mandel on the advisory board.
In addition to The Liberator, Trioscope is behind the George R.R. Martin-executive produced Night of the Cooters, starring and directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and Takeover starring Quavo and Billy Zane.
“Through his illustrious and protracted career, Robert has cultivated profound connections around the world. We’re very fortunate to have him on board to help expand our global footprint as we continue to branch out...
McCreary, who comes out of Washington, DC, has been tasked with forging strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
He is Vice Chairman of the Romulus T. Weatherman Foundation and a member of several boards, including Rampart Aviation and United States Overseas Security Advisory Council.
He joins former Roblox chief Keith Lucas, Claris co-founder Randy Komisar and ex- Technicolor MD Greg Mandel on the advisory board.
In addition to The Liberator, Trioscope is behind the George R.R. Martin-executive produced Night of the Cooters, starring and directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and Takeover starring Quavo and Billy Zane.
“Through his illustrious and protracted career, Robert has cultivated profound connections around the world. We’re very fortunate to have him on board to help expand our global footprint as we continue to branch out...
- 2/23/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Movies That Made Me veteran guest and screenwriter Dan Waters discusses his favorite year of cinema (1989) with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Love At First Bite (1979)
Hudson Hawk (1991)
Demolition Man (1993)
Heathers (1989)
Warlock (1989)
The Matrix (1999)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Jaws (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Nashville (1975)
Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Field Of Dreams (1989)
My Left Foot (1989)
Crimes And Misdemeanors (1989)
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Sex Lies And Videotape (1989)
Easy Rider (1969)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
All That Jazz (1979)
Hair (1979)
Alien (1979)
Fight Club (1999)
Office Space (1999)
Magnolia (1999)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
American Pie (1999)
The Iron Giant (1999)
All About My Mother (1999)
Being John Malkovich (1999)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Pretty In Pink (1986)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Say Anything… (1989)
Miracle Mile (1989)
True Love (1989)
Powwow Highway (1989)
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
Southside With You...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Love At First Bite (1979)
Hudson Hawk (1991)
Demolition Man (1993)
Heathers (1989)
Warlock (1989)
The Matrix (1999)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Jaws (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Nashville (1975)
Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Field Of Dreams (1989)
My Left Foot (1989)
Crimes And Misdemeanors (1989)
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Sex Lies And Videotape (1989)
Easy Rider (1969)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
All That Jazz (1979)
Hair (1979)
Alien (1979)
Fight Club (1999)
Office Space (1999)
Magnolia (1999)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
American Pie (1999)
The Iron Giant (1999)
All About My Mother (1999)
Being John Malkovich (1999)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Pretty In Pink (1986)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Say Anything… (1989)
Miracle Mile (1989)
True Love (1989)
Powwow Highway (1989)
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
Southside With You...
- 2/21/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
The 1997 movie Titanic is an unforgettable cinematic experience that captures the hearts of viewers.
It tells the story of the ill-fated voyage in which more than 1,500 passengers lost their lives and is widely considered to be one of the best films ever created. With its beautiful imagery, captivating soundtrack, and powerful performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, it is no wonder that this romantic adventure has become a beloved classic.
The movie focuses on the love story between Jack and Rose, two young people from different classes who are united by fate during the fateful voyage. However, it also has a greater impact as it tells a story about human resilience in the face of tragedy.
Titanic has all of these elements and more – from nail-biting suspense to heartbreaking emotion – making it a timeless masterpiece of cinema. In this article, we’ll discuss why Titanic is such an enduring favorite among movie fans.
It tells the story of the ill-fated voyage in which more than 1,500 passengers lost their lives and is widely considered to be one of the best films ever created. With its beautiful imagery, captivating soundtrack, and powerful performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, it is no wonder that this romantic adventure has become a beloved classic.
The movie focuses on the love story between Jack and Rose, two young people from different classes who are united by fate during the fateful voyage. However, it also has a greater impact as it tells a story about human resilience in the face of tragedy.
Titanic has all of these elements and more – from nail-biting suspense to heartbreaking emotion – making it a timeless masterpiece of cinema. In this article, we’ll discuss why Titanic is such an enduring favorite among movie fans.
- 2/15/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Over 25 years after its initial release in theaters, the movie Titanic reigns supreme again at the box office, coming in third for the weekend of Feb. 10. The film, released in theaters in Dec. 1997, remains a smash with theatergoers and continues to resonate with those interested in the historical significance of the luxury liner’s 1912 sinking. The movie had many memorable moments, but one improvised scene left actor Billy Zane, who plays the wealthy villain Cal Hockley disgusted by Kate Winslet’s actions.
Kate Winslet and Billy Zane on the set of the feature film ‘Titanic’ | CBS via Getty Images ‘Titanic’ actors were encouraged to go off-script by director James Cameron
Titanic director James Cameron encouraged actors to go off script when it felt appropriate to the scene. One of the film’s most memorable moments came from the director. But Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t get it, and it...
Kate Winslet and Billy Zane on the set of the feature film ‘Titanic’ | CBS via Getty Images ‘Titanic’ actors were encouraged to go off-script by director James Cameron
Titanic director James Cameron encouraged actors to go off script when it felt appropriate to the scene. One of the film’s most memorable moments came from the director. But Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t get it, and it...
- 2/15/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Titanic Review — Titanic (1997) Film Review, a movie written and directed by James Cameron and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bill Paxton, Bernard Hill, David Warner, Victor Garber, Jonathan Hyde, Suzy Amis, Danny Nucci, Jason Barry and Ewan Stewart. Director James Cameron’s emotionally moving and powerful [...]
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- 2/11/2023
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
When James Cameron set out to make his historical romantic disaster epic, "Titanic," he was taking a massive financial and creative risk. Not only was the film the most expensive ever made at that time, but Cameron's name was more affiliated with genre blockbusters like "The Terminator" or "Aliens," not the kind of movies that would make legions of moms cry in the theater. As has been proven time and time again, one should never bet against James Cameron, who from "Titanic" onward has exclusively directed the highest-grossing films in history.
The success of a film like "Titanic" is the result of thousands of decisions, like casting, costuming, special effects, editing, and most importantly, screenwriting. "Titanic" is considered by many to be one of the best films of all time, and is currently tied for winning the most ever Academy Awards. But before "Titanic" shipped into theaters and changed the cinematic landscape forever,...
The success of a film like "Titanic" is the result of thousands of decisions, like casting, costuming, special effects, editing, and most importantly, screenwriting. "Titanic" is considered by many to be one of the best films of all time, and is currently tied for winning the most ever Academy Awards. But before "Titanic" shipped into theaters and changed the cinematic landscape forever,...
- 2/10/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
In the event you need a good cry, director James Cameron invites you to relive the heartbreaking spectacle of "Titanic" on the big screen. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Academy Award-winning disaster drama has become so synonymous with the greatest movies ever made, and for good reason. It was a towering achievement, not unlike the Titanic itself. When you think of what Cameron was able to accomplish, it's an even more rewarding watch. There's plenty to praise, such as James Horner's emotional score, but the film's heartbreaking legacy can largely be attributed to Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
"Titanic" was just as much a love story as it was a historical disaster epic, and the plight of its two young leads turned the film into a global phenomenon. It didn't matter how many times folks parodied the "I'm Flying" or "draw me like one of your French...
"Titanic" was just as much a love story as it was a historical disaster epic, and the plight of its two young leads turned the film into a global phenomenon. It didn't matter how many times folks parodied the "I'm Flying" or "draw me like one of your French...
- 2/10/2023
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
(To celebrate "Titanic" and its impending 25th-anniversary re-release, we've put together a week of explorations, inquires, and deep dives into James Cameron's box office-smashing disaster epic.)
In 1912, the Titanic -- a ship that was called "unsinkable" -- hit an iceberg and sank, killing over 1,500 of the souls onboard. Some of those people were well-known business magnates, authors, and company owners. Many of those celebrities (some of whom survived) appeared as on-screen characters in James Cameron's 1997 epic film "Titanic." Some of them include Molly Brown (called "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"), played by Kathy Bates, business tycoon John Jacob Astor IV (Eric Braeden), Colonel Archibald Gracie IV (Bernard Fox), a writer who penned a book about the disaster, Benjamin Guggenheim (Michael Ensign) the mining titan, Isidor Straus (Lew Palter) and his wife Ida (Elsa Raven), the former owner of R.H. Macy and Company, among many others.
When the film came out,...
In 1912, the Titanic -- a ship that was called "unsinkable" -- hit an iceberg and sank, killing over 1,500 of the souls onboard. Some of those people were well-known business magnates, authors, and company owners. Many of those celebrities (some of whom survived) appeared as on-screen characters in James Cameron's 1997 epic film "Titanic." Some of them include Molly Brown (called "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"), played by Kathy Bates, business tycoon John Jacob Astor IV (Eric Braeden), Colonel Archibald Gracie IV (Bernard Fox), a writer who penned a book about the disaster, Benjamin Guggenheim (Michael Ensign) the mining titan, Isidor Straus (Lew Palter) and his wife Ida (Elsa Raven), the former owner of R.H. Macy and Company, among many others.
When the film came out,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
"I believe in the theatrical experience." Paramount Pictures has debuted a new featurette for the 2023 re-release of Titanic, James Cameron's epic romantic tale of the sinking of the Rms Titanic. "Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the timeless love story this Valentine's Day Weekend." This is opening on the big screen again in 4K 3D (along with Hfr screenings) and will play throughout February. This video focuses on the cast and filmmakers reflecting on making Titanic now 25 years later, to compliment the re-release trailer. With a cast headed by Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. Also starring Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill Paxton, and Gloria Stuart. This featurette is way too short, more of a slapdash promo plus a reminder this is (re-)opening soon.
- 2/8/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly, Elliott Gould and Billy Zane will voice the Gidi Dar-directed animated movie Legend of Destruction.
The Ushpizin‘s filmmaker’s latest project has been nine years in the making incorporating a unique visual style with 1,500 original still paintings by David Polonsky and Michael Faust, the artists behind Waltz with Bashir and The Congress. The paintings are edited together to produce an innovative cinematic language, in creating a full-fledged experience of an epic action war film.
The pic is set in 66 Ad, Judea, under Roman rule; a virtual powder keg waiting to explode. Its society is polarized, and there is rampant social injustice and corruption. When the Jews revolt against the Roman Empire, the situation quickly deteriorates into a brutal civil war and the Roman war beast is unleashed to crush the rebellion. The film ends in...
The Ushpizin‘s filmmaker’s latest project has been nine years in the making incorporating a unique visual style with 1,500 original still paintings by David Polonsky and Michael Faust, the artists behind Waltz with Bashir and The Congress. The paintings are edited together to produce an innovative cinematic language, in creating a full-fledged experience of an epic action war film.
The pic is set in 66 Ad, Judea, under Roman rule; a virtual powder keg waiting to explode. Its society is polarized, and there is rampant social injustice and corruption. When the Jews revolt against the Roman Empire, the situation quickly deteriorates into a brutal civil war and the Roman war beast is unleashed to crush the rebellion. The film ends in...
- 2/7/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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