This year’s races for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were over before they started. Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers” took leads in the Gold Derby odds in their respective categories early in the season. They both went on to pick up Golden Globe, Critics Choice, BAFTA and SAG Awards. By the time the Oscars rolled around, there was a “near zero” chance of either of them losing.
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Not that long ago, a dark thriller featuring Kevin Spacey as a smooth-talking stranger who arrives in a small town with an apparent vendetta against one of its inhabitants might have been a major movie event. He was, after all, a hugely popular and critically acclaimed actor, known for playing iconic villains from The Usual Suspects and Seven all the way up through House of Cards. His gift for intimate, Shakespearean malice could certainly boost a box-office haul.
But not this time: I saw Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight,...
But not this time: I saw Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo showrunner, Venna Sud, offers an update on the Prime Video series and promises "a new version of a woman who just refuses to follow the rules." Protagonist Lisbeth Salander will be portrayed as a powerful and rule-breaking character in the new show, challenging norms. The legacy of Lisbeth Salander started with Swedish author Stieg Larsson's original three novels, inspiring many adaptations and sequels.
It was only a matter of time before Lisbeth Salander returned. In a brand-new interview while promoting the Quibi horror series The Stranger being recut into a movie for Hulu, Veena Sud offered a very exciting update for the upcoming The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo show. Sud is helming the Amazon MGM Studios’ venture, and she told Screen Rant:
“I have a classic television show coming out for Amazon, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, another angry woman out to...
It was only a matter of time before Lisbeth Salander returned. In a brand-new interview while promoting the Quibi horror series The Stranger being recut into a movie for Hulu, Veena Sud offered a very exciting update for the upcoming The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo show. Sud is helming the Amazon MGM Studios’ venture, and she told Screen Rant:
“I have a classic television show coming out for Amazon, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, another angry woman out to...
- 3/23/2024
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
Michael Shannon has done his fair share of high-budget films, like Man of Steel, but the actor has not shied away from doing smaller projects either. However, working on a particular project allowed the actor to meet one of the industry greats, something he likened to being a ‘dream’.
Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel
A Little White Lie is a cerebral literary thriller film, revolving around Shannon’s character, who is a down-on-his-luck handyman who gets mistaken for a celebrity writer. The film had a box office run of only $22,482 (via Box Office Mojo), but that does not mean the cast was not stuffed with talented artists of the industry, one that Shannon couldn’t believe he was working with: M. Emmet Walsh.
Michael Shannon felt like he was dreaming when working with M. Emmet Walsh
Michael Shannon with M. Emmet Walsh in A Little White Lie...
Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel
A Little White Lie is a cerebral literary thriller film, revolving around Shannon’s character, who is a down-on-his-luck handyman who gets mistaken for a celebrity writer. The film had a box office run of only $22,482 (via Box Office Mojo), but that does not mean the cast was not stuffed with talented artists of the industry, one that Shannon couldn’t believe he was working with: M. Emmet Walsh.
Michael Shannon felt like he was dreaming when working with M. Emmet Walsh
Michael Shannon with M. Emmet Walsh in A Little White Lie...
- 3/21/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are all set to star in a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway. Kenny Leon, who won a Tony award for directing Washington in 2014’s A Raisin in the Sun will be directing the film.
Denzel Washington as Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling in Courage Under Fire
While, Washington will be playing the titular role in Othello, one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, Gyllenhaal will be seen as Iago, the story’s villain.
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The story follows Othello, ‘the Moor of Venice,” who is manipulated by Iago, Othello’s standard-bearer into believing his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences for all three. Shakespeare’s Othello has been a great source for adaptation and it...
Denzel Washington as Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling in Courage Under Fire
While, Washington will be playing the titular role in Othello, one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, Gyllenhaal will be seen as Iago, the story’s villain.
Suggested“It has more sense of humor”: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals His Road House Remake is Wildly Different from Patrick Swayze – But Does That Make it Better?
The story follows Othello, ‘the Moor of Venice,” who is manipulated by Iago, Othello’s standard-bearer into believing his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences for all three. Shakespeare’s Othello has been a great source for adaptation and it...
- 3/20/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
New in theaters is “One Life” starring legendary actor Anthony Hopkins as real-life British humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton. Just three years ago he led French playwright Florian Zeller‘s feature directorial debut “The Father.” It not only managed to win him a second Oscar for Best Actor following “The Silence of the Lambs” back in 1991, but it also made headlines. One reason was how it was unconventionally the final award presented during the telecast that year because the sentimental favorite, Chadwick Boseman (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”), was widely expected to win posthumously. Hopkins pulled off a huge upset, though, and he wasn’t even there to accept it. How did that win happen? Here are five reasons.
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1. Hopkins had a very awards-friendly role
His character in “The Father” was an aging man suffering dementia. Multiple actors had won accolades for...
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1. Hopkins had a very awards-friendly role
His character in “The Father” was an aging man suffering dementia. Multiple actors had won accolades for...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Since the inception of the Academy Awards, the U.S.-based organization behind them has always strived to honor worldwide film achievements. Their extensive roster of competitive acting winners alone consists of artists from 30 unique countries, three of which first gained representation during the 2020s. The last full decade’s worth of triumphant performers hail from eight countries, while 42.1% of the individual actors nominated during that time originate from outside of America.
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Long before he won the 2024 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” Robert Downey Jr. made his screen debut at age five in the experimental 1970 film “Pound,” which was directed by his father and co-starred his mother and sister. Upon clinching said prize, he emulated only three other men who were first honored by the academy at least half a century into their acting careers. Considering both male categories (and only counting credited roles in feature films), his waiting period of 54 years far exceeds the all-time average, which now stands at 19.5 years.
Although nearly two full decades separate their time-of-win ages (58 and 77), Downey came within five years of breaking John Gielgud’s general record for longest acting career preceding an Oscar victory. The English performer has held that distinction since 1982, when he was lauded for his supporting turn in “Arthur” 58 years after debuting in “Who Is the Man?” (1924). While no male...
Although nearly two full decades separate their time-of-win ages (58 and 77), Downey came within five years of breaking John Gielgud’s general record for longest acting career preceding an Oscar victory. The English performer has held that distinction since 1982, when he was lauded for his supporting turn in “Arthur” 58 years after debuting in “Who Is the Man?” (1924). While no male...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
When writing about a legend who’s still working as a nonagenarian, it’s almost obligatory to include a line about how they are seemingly busier than ever. William Shatner, 92, may no longer be on set 12 hours a day for the roles that made him the first Comic-Con celebrity (Star Trek), or that transformed him into a late-career regular at the Emmys podium (The Practice, Boston Legal), but it’s difficult not to marvel at the pace at which he lives his life.
The actor, who looks and speaks much like he did 20 years ago, maintains a healthy travel schedule that includes appearances at a dozen or so fan conventions every year. Always popping up in new projects (he hosted the extraterrestrial base camp-simulating reality contest Stars on Mars that aired on Fox over the summer), in 2021, he became the oldest person to travel to space, pouring that experience into...
The actor, who looks and speaks much like he did 20 years ago, maintains a healthy travel schedule that includes appearances at a dozen or so fan conventions every year. Always popping up in new projects (he hosted the extraterrestrial base camp-simulating reality contest Stars on Mars that aired on Fox over the summer), in 2021, he became the oldest person to travel to space, pouring that experience into...
- 3/18/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Many iconic Star Trek characters are played by classically trained Shakespearean theater actors, creating a close relationship between the two worlds. Shakespearean quotes are abundant in Star Trek episodes, with Patrick Stewart being the most associated actor with both Shakespeare and Star Trek. Star Trek actors like Armin Shimerman, Marc Alaimo, and René Auberjonois also have deep roots in Shakespearean theater, showcasing their diverse talents.
Star Trek and Shakespeare have always had a close relationship, and numerous Shakespearean actors made the jump from the stage to the stars. From Starship Captains to Cardassians to Klingons, many iconic Star Trek characters have been played by classically trained theater actors. Beyond the actors who have connections between Shakespeare and Star Trek, references to the Bard and his work have been appearing in Star Trek since the early days of Star Trek: The Original Series. Even the humans of the far future continue to perform Shakespeare's plays,...
Star Trek and Shakespeare have always had a close relationship, and numerous Shakespearean actors made the jump from the stage to the stars. From Starship Captains to Cardassians to Klingons, many iconic Star Trek characters have been played by classically trained theater actors. Beyond the actors who have connections between Shakespeare and Star Trek, references to the Bard and his work have been appearing in Star Trek since the early days of Star Trek: The Original Series. Even the humans of the far future continue to perform Shakespeare's plays,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
With the 96th Academy Awards in the history books, it’s time to become obsessed over the 77th Tony Awards. Nominations are April 30th with the awards set to air on CBS on June 16 from Lincoln Center. Among the contenders for Tony nominations are many musicals based on movies including “Back to the Future,’ “The Notebook,” “Water for Elephants” and “The Outsiders”: high profile revivals such as Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” with Jeremy Strong; “Cabaret” with Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and the Who’s “Tommy”; imports from London and transfers from off-Broadway.
Do you remember the Tony landscape 50 years ago? The 28th annual honors took place April 21, 1974, at the Shubert Theater and aired on ABC. And to say it was a star-studded affair is something of an understatement. Robert Preston, Peter Falk, Cicely Tyson, Florence Henderson hosted; presenters included Al Pacino –-let’s hope he had better...
Do you remember the Tony landscape 50 years ago? The 28th annual honors took place April 21, 1974, at the Shubert Theater and aired on ABC. And to say it was a star-studded affair is something of an understatement. Robert Preston, Peter Falk, Cicely Tyson, Florence Henderson hosted; presenters included Al Pacino –-let’s hope he had better...
- 3/14/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Stream Knives Out on your devices using the streaming platforms which are listed below.
“Knives Out” is a modern whodunit film that has captivated audiences worldwide with its clever plot twists, stellar ensemble cast, and sharp wit. Directed by Rian Johnson, this acclaimed mystery-comedy offers a fresh take on the classic murder mystery genre. If you’re eager to experience the thrill of “Knives Out” and unravel its intricate plot, you’re in luck! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to stream “Knives Out” and delve into why it’s a must-watch for film enthusiasts.
Plot Overview of Knives Out:
“Knives Out” centers around the mysterious death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (played by Christopher Plummer) on the night of his 85th birthday. When renowned detective Benoit Blanc (portrayed by Daniel Craig) is enlisted to investigate the case, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and...
“Knives Out” is a modern whodunit film that has captivated audiences worldwide with its clever plot twists, stellar ensemble cast, and sharp wit. Directed by Rian Johnson, this acclaimed mystery-comedy offers a fresh take on the classic murder mystery genre. If you’re eager to experience the thrill of “Knives Out” and unravel its intricate plot, you’re in luck! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to stream “Knives Out” and delve into why it’s a must-watch for film enthusiasts.
Plot Overview of Knives Out:
“Knives Out” centers around the mysterious death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (played by Christopher Plummer) on the night of his 85th birthday. When renowned detective Benoit Blanc (portrayed by Daniel Craig) is enlisted to investigate the case, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and...
- 3/12/2024
- by Manjeet Mahato
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Klingons in Star Trek named after Gene Roddenberry's LAPD friend, Sgt. Wilbur Clingan. Major Klingon characters like Worf and Martok have become iconic in Star Trek. Each Klingon redesign has faced backlash from fans, with Star Trek: Discovery facing the most criticism.
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry derived the name Klingon from his past as a police officer. Roddenberry created Star Trek in 1964 with its original pilot, "The Cage," which was rejected by NBC. Before he was a successful television producer, Roddenberry was a sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department, and Gene drew inspiration from his life when developing ideas for Star Trek.
The Klingons are one of the most popular alien races in Star Trek, and the warrior race has been both adversaries and allies of the United Federation of Planets. Some of the greatest Star Trek characters are Klingons, starting with Worf (Michael Dorn), who started...
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry derived the name Klingon from his past as a police officer. Roddenberry created Star Trek in 1964 with its original pilot, "The Cage," which was rejected by NBC. Before he was a successful television producer, Roddenberry was a sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department, and Gene drew inspiration from his life when developing ideas for Star Trek.
The Klingons are one of the most popular alien races in Star Trek, and the warrior race has been both adversaries and allies of the United Federation of Planets. Some of the greatest Star Trek characters are Klingons, starting with Worf (Michael Dorn), who started...
- 3/9/2024
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant.com
The 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Supporting Actor are Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”), Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), and Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”). Our odds currently show Downey (3/1) triumphing, followed in order of likelihood by Gosling (39/10), Ruffalo (9/2), De Niro (9/2), and Brown (9/2).
At 80, De Niro ranks as the ninth oldest nominee in the history of this category, which was established just six years before he was born. Less than eight years separate him from record holder Christopher Plummer, whose victory at 82 for “Beginners” (2012) would put him solely ahead of De Niro on the winners list. As it happens, De Niro already sits in sixth place among the youngest supporting male champs, having triumphed at 31 on his very first bid for “The Godfather Part II” (1975).
Having also achieved a Best Actor victory for “Raging Bull” (1981), De Niro is indeed the only member...
At 80, De Niro ranks as the ninth oldest nominee in the history of this category, which was established just six years before he was born. Less than eight years separate him from record holder Christopher Plummer, whose victory at 82 for “Beginners” (2012) would put him solely ahead of De Niro on the winners list. As it happens, De Niro already sits in sixth place among the youngest supporting male champs, having triumphed at 31 on his very first bid for “The Godfather Part II” (1975).
Having also achieved a Best Actor victory for “Raging Bull” (1981), De Niro is indeed the only member...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Star Trek pays homage to Sherlock Holmes through characters, references, storylines, and actors across various series and movies. Notable actors like Christopher Lloyd, Christopher Plummer, and Leonard Nimoy have portrayed both Star Trek and Sherlock Holmes roles. Episodes like "Conspiracy" in The Next Generation and "Elementary, Dear Data" incorporate Sherlock Holmes themes and quotes.
There's no shortage of references to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. in Star Trek. First appearing in "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887, Holmes is considered a master of forensic deduction and logical reasoning, and clues to his works have since appeared in several of the Star Trek franchise's series and movies. From Star Trek's actors taking on the role of the literary logician to Holmes' arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty threatening the security of the Starship Enterprise and its crew, Star Trek has a wealth of Sherlock Holmes references.
Spanning the breadth of Star Trek's multiverse timeline,...
There's no shortage of references to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. in Star Trek. First appearing in "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887, Holmes is considered a master of forensic deduction and logical reasoning, and clues to his works have since appeared in several of the Star Trek franchise's series and movies. From Star Trek's actors taking on the role of the literary logician to Holmes' arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty threatening the security of the Starship Enterprise and its crew, Star Trek has a wealth of Sherlock Holmes references.
Spanning the breadth of Star Trek's multiverse timeline,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Emma Biddulph
- ScreenRant.com
Knives Out breathed new life into the murder mystery genre with clever details like Harlan's invisible letters to Linda. Linda and Harlan shared a unique bond with hidden letters in invisible ink, a secret custom only they knew about. Linda's discovery of Harlan's revealing letter was fueled by Richard's careless actions, revealing the truth in a twist of poetic justice.
With private detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) at the helm, 2019's Knives Out breathed new life into the murder mystery movie genre and was praised for its clever details, such as Harlan's (Christopher Plummer) invisible letter to Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis). The film follows Blanc, who is hired to solve the murder of Harlan Thrombery, a wealthy murder mystery novelist who supposedly died by suicide on the night of his birthday. Throughout the film, Harlan's tumultuous relationships with each of his middle-aged children are depicted, and one of the closest...
With private detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) at the helm, 2019's Knives Out breathed new life into the murder mystery movie genre and was praised for its clever details, such as Harlan's (Christopher Plummer) invisible letter to Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis). The film follows Blanc, who is hired to solve the murder of Harlan Thrombery, a wealthy murder mystery novelist who supposedly died by suicide on the night of his birthday. Throughout the film, Harlan's tumultuous relationships with each of his middle-aged children are depicted, and one of the closest...
- 3/3/2024
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
Rdj's recent SAG win for Oppenheimer boosts his Oscar chances as history shows SAG winners often win Oscars for Best Supporting Actor. Oppenheimer's success at the SAG Awards hints at potential wins for Rdj, Cillian Murphy, and writer/director Christopher Nolan. Despite tough competition, Rdj is a heavy favorite for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, with strong performances from Ryan Gosling and Mark Ruffalo.
Robert Downey Jr.'s chances of winning the 2024 Oscar for Oppenheimer have received a great boost from his recent Screen Actors Guild Award victory. The celebrated actor starred as Lewis Strauss in the Christopher Nolan film, which has earned 13 nominations at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards that will take place on March 10, 2024. Downey Jr. also won the SAG Award alongside the outstanding cast of Oppenheimer for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture, while Cillian Murphy took home the SAG Award for Best Actor.
The SAG...
Robert Downey Jr.'s chances of winning the 2024 Oscar for Oppenheimer have received a great boost from his recent Screen Actors Guild Award victory. The celebrated actor starred as Lewis Strauss in the Christopher Nolan film, which has earned 13 nominations at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards that will take place on March 10, 2024. Downey Jr. also won the SAG Award alongside the outstanding cast of Oppenheimer for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture, while Cillian Murphy took home the SAG Award for Best Actor.
The SAG...
- 2/27/2024
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant.com
Jodie Foster, the two-time Oscar-winning actress riding high off her performances in Nyad and True Detective: Night Country, will be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony during the TCM Classic Film Festival, it was announced Tuesday.
Foster, 61, will leave her mark in cement in the courtyard of the iconic Tcl Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on Friday, April 19 during the 15th annual event.
“The truth is Jodie Foster deserves a hand and footprint ceremony solely for her work in 1976 alone — films she made when she was 13 years old — Taxi Driver, Bugsy Malone, Freaky Friday and The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. You could see her range already,” said TCM host Ben Mankiewicz in a statement.
“Nearly 50 years later, we have an answer to this question: ‘What is a Jodie Foster character?’ The answer is: There is nothing she can’t play. If you want evidence of that,...
Foster, 61, will leave her mark in cement in the courtyard of the iconic Tcl Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on Friday, April 19 during the 15th annual event.
“The truth is Jodie Foster deserves a hand and footprint ceremony solely for her work in 1976 alone — films she made when she was 13 years old — Taxi Driver, Bugsy Malone, Freaky Friday and The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. You could see her range already,” said TCM host Ben Mankiewicz in a statement.
“Nearly 50 years later, we have an answer to this question: ‘What is a Jodie Foster character?’ The answer is: There is nothing she can’t play. If you want evidence of that,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actors do not get to pick the roles that make them stars. They might have an inkling in certain cases that a part has the potential to catapult them off the B-list (look no further than Humphrey Bogart convincing George Raft to surrender the lead in Raoul Walsh's 1941 gangster classic "High Sierra"), but, ultimately, the public chooses. And this can be the source of lifelong agony for actors who envisioned entirely different careers for themselves.
Take Christopher Plummer. The great Canadian actor worked steadily in theater, film, and television for over seven decades. He was equally at home playing Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway or hamming it up as a paganistic reverend in Tom Mankiewicz's irredeemably silly "Dragnet." He won an Oscar, two Tonys, and two Primetime Emmys, and seemed to be having the time of his life even in the worst of movies (and they don't get...
Take Christopher Plummer. The great Canadian actor worked steadily in theater, film, and television for over seven decades. He was equally at home playing Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway or hamming it up as a paganistic reverend in Tom Mankiewicz's irredeemably silly "Dragnet." He won an Oscar, two Tonys, and two Primetime Emmys, and seemed to be having the time of his life even in the worst of movies (and they don't get...
- 2/24/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
At the beginning of this month, we asked all of you TV fans to cast your votes for who you think is the hottest TV couple of all time. Now, the votes are in, and the winning couple won in a landslide. TV Insider has been commemorating the greatest onscreen romances for the last 10 days. We began with historical romances and continued to traverse genres like costume dramas, comedies, supernatural, musicals, sports, and more. Among the couples were cinematic greats like Maria (Julie Andrews) and Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) from The Sound of Music, as well as contemporary fictional lovers like Issa (Issa Rae) and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) from Insecure and Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) from New Girl. Our hottest TV couple of all time selections were the couples our staff loves most: Outlander‘s Jamie and Claire (Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe), Yellowstone‘s Beth...
- 2/16/2024
- TV Insider
Denzel Washington's movies have often had the potential for sequels, but he has focused primarily on standalone films throughout his career. Several of his action thrillers, such as Inside Man and The Bone Collector, could have easily become successful franchises, but attempts to make sequels have not come to fruition. While some of his movies, like The Little Things and Devil in a Blue Dress, hint at the possibility of sequels, they have never been developed into long-running franchises.
Denzel Washington has been one of the most consistently entertaining actors of the last 30 years, but The Equalizer is his only movie franchise. Although he has starred in plenty of movies that could easily have spawned sequels, Denzel Washington hasn't appeared in many franchises, preferring instead to focus on standalone movies. His upcoming role in Gladiator 2 will mark the first time he has ever joined another franchise after the first movie,...
Denzel Washington has been one of the most consistently entertaining actors of the last 30 years, but The Equalizer is his only movie franchise. Although he has starred in plenty of movies that could easily have spawned sequels, Denzel Washington hasn't appeared in many franchises, preferring instead to focus on standalone movies. His upcoming role in Gladiator 2 will mark the first time he has ever joined another franchise after the first movie,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
The Sound of Music is a classic film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the same name. With Julie Andrews as the leading lady, the songs are beautifully performed and Maria (Andrews) is as charming as can be. As a result, almost 60 years after its release, the film is still instantly recognizable. It tells the story of the large von Trapp family coming together with the help of the free-spirited Maria. Maria is sent to the family to take care of the von Trapp children, Leisl (Charmian Carr), Louisa (Heather Menzies), Friedrich (Nicholas Hammond), Kurt (Duane Chase), Brigitta (Angela Cartwright), Marta (Debbie Turner), and Gretl (Kym Karath). But she arrives to find that their father has enforced strict rules that need to change for her charges to behave like the children they are. As she helps the father learn how to relate to his seven children, Maria and...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kendall Myers
- Collider.com
By racking up three Best Actress Oscar notices between the ages of 26 and 32, previous teenage supporting nominee Jodie Foster proved it possible to earn academy recognition more than twice during adulthood after initially charming them as a child. Now, nearly three decades later, she has improved upon that distinction by landing her fifth career bid for “Nyad,” thus entering the Best Supporting Actress arena for the first time as an adult. Since her two featured bids are separated by 47 years, she now holds the record for longest span between consecutive Oscar nominations in a single acting category.
Foster, who first caught the academy’s attention at 14, belongs to the 18% minority of child nominees who went on to contend as adults. She was preceded in that regard by 17-year-old “Rebel Without a Cause” (1956) cast mates Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood and has only been followed by Saoirse Ronan, who competed for...
Foster, who first caught the academy’s attention at 14, belongs to the 18% minority of child nominees who went on to contend as adults. She was preceded in that regard by 17-year-old “Rebel Without a Cause” (1956) cast mates Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood and has only been followed by Saoirse Ronan, who competed for...
- 2/2/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey will make his first-ever appearance at the Mad Monster comic-con event, sparking backlash from movie and TV lovers. Spacey, who faced multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans, but at a price of $225. Many people have expressed their disagreement with Spacey's return, with social media users voicing their opinions and criticizing the event's organizers for promoting him.
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey has booked his first comic book convention appearance...and movie and TV lovers are not happy. Spacey, who has largely stayed away from the public eye since the #MeToo movement unearthed several accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor, will now appear at Mad Monster, the comic-con event held in Concord, North Carolina.
“Meet Kevin Spacey at his First-ever Convention Appearance at Mad Monster Party 2024!! Feb 16th-18th, 2024 - Carolina's Premier Pop-Culture & Horror Convention. Mad Monster is excited...
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey has booked his first comic book convention appearance...and movie and TV lovers are not happy. Spacey, who has largely stayed away from the public eye since the #MeToo movement unearthed several accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor, will now appear at Mad Monster, the comic-con event held in Concord, North Carolina.
“Meet Kevin Spacey at his First-ever Convention Appearance at Mad Monster Party 2024!! Feb 16th-18th, 2024 - Carolina's Premier Pop-Culture & Horror Convention. Mad Monster is excited...
- 1/25/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Kevin Spacey, the two-time Oscar winner who has largely avoided the public eye since his career imploded in the early days of the #MeToo era, is making moves to venture back into the public space.
The actor has booked his first comic book convention appearance, set for Feb. 16-18 at Mad Monster, the con held in Concord, North Carolina. Organizers announced Wednesday that he will be among the guests signing autographs and posing for photos. He is also in business with the company Everest Autographs, which is arranging for autograph purchases for those not attending the event in person.
Spacey won Oscars for The Usual Suspects (1995), the cult crime drama that resonates with corners of the comic con crowd, and for American Beauty (1999). He played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006) and helped power Netflix’s push into prestige programming with House of Cards. His few public-facing moves in recent years...
The actor has booked his first comic book convention appearance, set for Feb. 16-18 at Mad Monster, the con held in Concord, North Carolina. Organizers announced Wednesday that he will be among the guests signing autographs and posing for photos. He is also in business with the company Everest Autographs, which is arranging for autograph purchases for those not attending the event in person.
Spacey won Oscars for The Usual Suspects (1995), the cult crime drama that resonates with corners of the comic con crowd, and for American Beauty (1999). He played Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006) and helped power Netflix’s push into prestige programming with House of Cards. His few public-facing moves in recent years...
- 1/24/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it comes to lone acting Oscar nominations, the category with the fewest examples is Best Supporting Actor. After two consecutive years of there being no new additions to that subgroup, Brian Tyree Henry (“Causeway”) became its 54th member in 2023 after having been largely ignored by other awards bodies over the preceding weeks. He directly followed Tom Hanks, who is the only other entrant from the last five years.
Within the last decade, this club has only grown by seven, with those who preceded Hanks and Henry being Robert Duvall, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Shannon, Willem Dafoe, and Christopher Plummer. 2018 marked the fifth instance of two men accomplishing the feat at once, thus tying the category’s record for most bids of this kind in a single year. Contextually, the corresponding Best Supporting Actress record is three, while that of both lead categories is four.
As it happens, the Best Supporting...
Within the last decade, this club has only grown by seven, with those who preceded Hanks and Henry being Robert Duvall, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Shannon, Willem Dafoe, and Christopher Plummer. 2018 marked the fifth instance of two men accomplishing the feat at once, thus tying the category’s record for most bids of this kind in a single year. Contextually, the corresponding Best Supporting Actress record is three, while that of both lead categories is four.
As it happens, the Best Supporting...
- 1/22/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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It's been nearly 60 years since Julie Andrews first sang about how the hills of Austria were alive with the sound of music, but "The Sound of Music" remains a beloved cinematic treasure. Vividly colorful, unabashedly musical, and anchored by Andrews' performance, the story of Maria the would-be nun, and her small army of new wards — the Von Trapp children — is still rewatched and referenced often across the world.
With more than half a century of retrospect, "The Sound of Music" has also become a bit of a historical document: much of the film's cast and crew has since passed away, with the exception of Andrews herself and five of the seven actors who embodied the Von Trapp kids. Heather Menzies (Louisa) and Charmian Carr (Liesl) have both passed away in recent years, as has Christopher Plummer, who embodied family patriarch...
It's been nearly 60 years since Julie Andrews first sang about how the hills of Austria were alive with the sound of music, but "The Sound of Music" remains a beloved cinematic treasure. Vividly colorful, unabashedly musical, and anchored by Andrews' performance, the story of Maria the would-be nun, and her small army of new wards — the Von Trapp children — is still rewatched and referenced often across the world.
With more than half a century of retrospect, "The Sound of Music" has also become a bit of a historical document: much of the film's cast and crew has since passed away, with the exception of Andrews herself and five of the seven actors who embodied the Von Trapp kids. Heather Menzies (Louisa) and Charmian Carr (Liesl) have both passed away in recent years, as has Christopher Plummer, who embodied family patriarch...
- 1/13/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Pixar considered a redemption arc for the villain, Charles Muntz, in Up, but ultimately decided against it due to the potential for a long, dialogue-heavy scene. The creators also considered trapping Muntz in Carl's house as it floats away, but realized it would undermine the story of Carl's relationship with his late wife Ellie. The chosen ending, where Muntz falls to his death after his foot gets tangled in balloon strings, provides closure for Carl and allows the story to end on a positive note.
Pixar's 2009 animated movie Up proved to be a cinematic masterpiece, but the struggle to bring an end to its lead villain caused problems behind the scenes. Directed by Pete Docter, the movie tells the story of an elderly man, Carl Fredricksen, who ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill a lifelong dream to travel to South America; a young wilderness explorer named Russell...
Pixar's 2009 animated movie Up proved to be a cinematic masterpiece, but the struggle to bring an end to its lead villain caused problems behind the scenes. Directed by Pete Docter, the movie tells the story of an elderly man, Carl Fredricksen, who ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill a lifelong dream to travel to South America; a young wilderness explorer named Russell...
- 1/10/2024
- by Eidhne Gallagher
- ScreenRant.com
Sean Connery’s portrayal of James Bond is legendary, but his career didn’t end with his last Bond film. Let’s explore the diverse roles and activities he pursued after shaking (not stirring) the spy genre to its core. Adventures Beyond Bond After his tenure as the suave secret agent, Connery took on the role of Daniel Dravot in The Man Who Would Be King. This 1975 film, based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling, showcased Connery’s versatility. Filmed at exotic locations, Connery’s performance alongside Michael Caine and Christopher Plummer was a robust adventure that depicted two British adventurers’ tragic end...
- 1/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Quick Links What Is The Sound of Music About? Plummer Was Bored With His Sound of Music Character Christopher Plummer's Success After The Sound of Music
With a career spanning seven decades, it's understandable that the late Christopher Plummer didn't enjoy every film in which he starred. In fact, he reportedly disliked the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, which catapulted him into the spotlight. Well before he starred alongside Julie Andrews, Plummer made his Broadway debut in 1954 and acted in various Shakespearean productions. He even almost starred in The Lord of the Rings.
Additionally, he portrayed multiple historical figures throughout his career, including Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, Leo Tolstoy and Kaiser Wilhelm II. However, fans can't forget his portrayal of real-life Navy officer Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Ironically, Christopher Plummer hated The Sound of Music. Considering the film's massive success, many have...
With a career spanning seven decades, it's understandable that the late Christopher Plummer didn't enjoy every film in which he starred. In fact, he reportedly disliked the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, which catapulted him into the spotlight. Well before he starred alongside Julie Andrews, Plummer made his Broadway debut in 1954 and acted in various Shakespearean productions. He even almost starred in The Lord of the Rings.
Additionally, he portrayed multiple historical figures throughout his career, including Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, Leo Tolstoy and Kaiser Wilhelm II. However, fans can't forget his portrayal of real-life Navy officer Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Ironically, Christopher Plummer hated The Sound of Music. Considering the film's massive success, many have...
- 1/1/2024
- by Timothy Donohoo, Cassidy Stephenson, Kieran Loughlin
- Comic Book Resources
The main antagonist in Disney/Pixar's Up is based on a real-life person who stole from Walt Disney, adding a layer of intrigue and real-world inspiration to the film. Up remains a beloved Disney/Pixar film due to the heartfelt passion and thought put into its creation by writer and director Pete Doctor, known for other animated classics like Monsters, Inc., Inside Out, and Soul. A sequel to Up, titled Carl's Date, has been brought to life as a short film in 2023, featuring the return of Edward Asner as the protagonist Carl Fredricksen, with a runtime of just 8 minutes.
The main antagonist in Disney/Pixar's Up is based on a real-life person who stole from Walt Disney. Even nearly fifteen years after its release, Up remains one of the most celebrated and sentimental Disney/Pixar films primarily because of the passion and thought that went into its creation. The...
The main antagonist in Disney/Pixar's Up is based on a real-life person who stole from Walt Disney. Even nearly fifteen years after its release, Up remains one of the most celebrated and sentimental Disney/Pixar films primarily because of the passion and thought that went into its creation. The...
- 1/1/2024
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant.com
Knives Out 3 needs a major star in its cast to live up to the talent assembled in the previous films. Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be a perfect addition to the Knives Out 3 cast, considering his past collaboration with director Rian Johnson. The previous films have set up a way for Gordon-Levitt to appear in Knives Out 3, potentially playing a fictional detective who helps Benoit Blanc solve a mystery.
There's one obvious casting Knives Out 3 needs that would pay off Rian Johnson's 18-year obsession with detective stories. Following the massive popularity and success of Knives Out in 2019, writer/director Rian Johnson struck a deal with Netflix to make two sequels. The murder mystery stories are headlined by Daniel Craig's Detective Benoit Blanc, and the franchise has so far developed an expectation that he'll be surrounded by an incredibly talented ensemble of performers. This has put a certain...
There's one obvious casting Knives Out 3 needs that would pay off Rian Johnson's 18-year obsession with detective stories. Following the massive popularity and success of Knives Out in 2019, writer/director Rian Johnson struck a deal with Netflix to make two sequels. The murder mystery stories are headlined by Daniel Craig's Detective Benoit Blanc, and the franchise has so far developed an expectation that he'll be surrounded by an incredibly talented ensemble of performers. This has put a certain...
- 12/29/2023
- by Cooper Hood
- ScreenRant.com
Kevin Spacey’s got an interesting Christmas Eve tradition. Every year, he posts a video to YouTube in his Frank Underwood/ House of Cards persona. This year, he’s doubled down on controversy by enlisting Tucker Carlson to interview him, with it released on the latter’s X (Twitter) page:
Ep. 56 A Christmas Eve election surprise pic.twitter.com/Z7nofE1KT4
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 24, 2023
Spacey does his Frank Underwood schtick for about seven minutes, with the character teasing a presidential run and complaining about “trigger warnings” and “bean bag chairs in the Oval Office.”
To be fair to Spacey, despite his widespread cancellation, he was found not guilty in his high-profile sexual assault case in London, but a return to the mainstream still seems unlikely for the former star. One London theater recently shut down the premiere of a movie in which he has a voice role due...
Ep. 56 A Christmas Eve election surprise pic.twitter.com/Z7nofE1KT4
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 24, 2023
Spacey does his Frank Underwood schtick for about seven minutes, with the character teasing a presidential run and complaining about “trigger warnings” and “bean bag chairs in the Oval Office.”
To be fair to Spacey, despite his widespread cancellation, he was found not guilty in his high-profile sexual assault case in London, but a return to the mainstream still seems unlikely for the former star. One London theater recently shut down the premiere of a movie in which he has a voice role due...
- 12/24/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
I grew up in Canada, and I’d wager the experience – at least as far as pop culture goes – was probably pretty similar to growing up in the States. Yet, there were some minor, strange differences. Here, we have a regulatory body called the Crtc (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission), which ensures that about 30% of the content that’s broadcast on TV qualifies as “Canadian Content.” Thus, whenever you turn on the TV, one of our Canadian channels is bound to show something Canadian, including movies. While holiday classics like A Christmas Story and Black Christmas counted as Canadian Content (God Bless Bob Clark) we could reliably see around the holidays, more adventurous TV stations would show something outside the box. One such station was the adult-oriented Showcase (not to be confused with Showtime), which would program an utterly mental movie called The Silent Partner every Christmas Eve.
If you’re not Canadian,...
If you’re not Canadian,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Christmas Books That Were Turned Into Movies ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Not everyone likes reading books. It demands a big chunk of your time and a lot of concentration. And come on, let’s be real, why bother when you can easily watch a two-hour movie adaptation that covers all the important scenes and leaves out all the fillers? Besides, even for the most avid book readers, diving into Christmas-themed books might not be very high up on their list of holiday priorities. So, what better way to fill in that book void on Christmas than by watching some Christmas films based on books?
Here are 5 holiday-themed books that were turned into movies.
1. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
“The Man Who Invented Christmas” is a Charles Dickens biographical film based on a book written by Les Standiford. It was released on November 22, 2017, in Canada and was directed by Bharat Nalluri. It stars Dan Stevens,...
Not everyone likes reading books. It demands a big chunk of your time and a lot of concentration. And come on, let’s be real, why bother when you can easily watch a two-hour movie adaptation that covers all the important scenes and leaves out all the fillers? Besides, even for the most avid book readers, diving into Christmas-themed books might not be very high up on their list of holiday priorities. So, what better way to fill in that book void on Christmas than by watching some Christmas films based on books?
Here are 5 holiday-themed books that were turned into movies.
1. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
“The Man Who Invented Christmas” is a Charles Dickens biographical film based on a book written by Les Standiford. It was released on November 22, 2017, in Canada and was directed by Bharat Nalluri. It stars Dan Stevens,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
With every annual Golden Globe nominations announcement comes the smashing of a plethora of records, and this year was no exception. Several 2023 movies and TV shows and the creatives behind them have pulled off amazing achievements just by landing on the latest ballot and deserve to be celebrated before they prepare to win or lose at the January 7 ceremony. Take a look below at our breakdown of this year’s most impressive Golden Globe nominations records, sorted by category.
Film
Best Drama Actor
– This year’s lineup is the first to include three Irish-born nominees: Barry Keoghan (“Saltburn”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”), and Andrew Scott (“All of Us Strangers”).
– Leonardo DiCaprio (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) is, at 49, the youngest male actor to reach a lead film nominations total of 12, surpassing Jack Lemmon (54 in 1980).
Best Drama Actress
– Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) is the first Indigenous actress nominated for a theatrical film role.
Film
Best Drama Actor
– This year’s lineup is the first to include three Irish-born nominees: Barry Keoghan (“Saltburn”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”), and Andrew Scott (“All of Us Strangers”).
– Leonardo DiCaprio (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) is, at 49, the youngest male actor to reach a lead film nominations total of 12, surpassing Jack Lemmon (54 in 1980).
Best Drama Actress
– Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) is the first Indigenous actress nominated for a theatrical film role.
- 12/11/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ (Photo by Kerry Brown / Bleecker Street)
Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.
You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?
If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.
Classic Christmas Movies
You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.
Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.
You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?
If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.
Classic Christmas Movies
You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.
- 12/9/2023
- by Kurt Anthony Krug
- Showbiz Junkies
For well over over five decades, Christopher Plummer was one of our most esteemed and honored actors across all acting fields. He hwon two Tony awards (out of seven nominations) for his stage work — the musical “Cyrano” (1974) and the one-man show “Barrymore” (1997), which was later turned into a film. For his television work, he has also won two Emmy Awards (out of six nominations) for the TV movie “Arthur Hailey’s The Moneychangers” (1977) and for his voice-over performance in the animated “Madeline” (1994).
But similar awards for his work in film eluded him for many years. True, he did co-star in 1965’s “The Sound of Music,” a film he had disdained for the longest time but one that was a phenomenon at the box-office. The musical ran in theaters for over 4 1/2 years and, adjusted for inflation, “The Sound of Music” has grossed $2.366 billion, currently making it the fifth highest-grossing film of all time.
But similar awards for his work in film eluded him for many years. True, he did co-star in 1965’s “The Sound of Music,” a film he had disdained for the longest time but one that was a phenomenon at the box-office. The musical ran in theaters for over 4 1/2 years and, adjusted for inflation, “The Sound of Music” has grossed $2.366 billion, currently making it the fifth highest-grossing film of all time.
- 12/9/2023
- by Tom O'Brien, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
The hills are alive with the sound of Christopher Plummer's voice, as his original performance from the 1965 classic has been released almost sixty years after the premiere of The Sound of Music. In the original production, Billy Lee's voice was placed over Plummer's to enhance the sound of "Edelweiss", the song Captain von Trapp swiftly sings during the story. Decades after the musical became a staple of American culture, a new aspect of its production has been revealed for viewers to enjoy, as the legacy of a timeless tale continues to enchant audiences from all over the world.
- 12/1/2023
- by Diego Peralta
- Collider.com
Executive worked with Ppp head Tamara Birkemoe at Screen Media, Foresight Unlimited.
Tamara Birkemoe is expanding the executive ranks at Los Angeles-based sales and financing company Palisades Park Pictures and has brought on Kyle Bellinger as vice president of distribution and marketing.
Birkemoe and Bellinger reunite after working together for many years at Screen Media and Foresight Unlimited. Effective immediately, Bellinger will oversee marketing and publicity for Palisades’ robust roster of films and manage distribution operations, working closely with the company’s international network of partners.
Palisades Park Pictures’ current slate includes Nick Vallelonga’s upcoming romance That’s Amore! starring John Travolta,...
Tamara Birkemoe is expanding the executive ranks at Los Angeles-based sales and financing company Palisades Park Pictures and has brought on Kyle Bellinger as vice president of distribution and marketing.
Birkemoe and Bellinger reunite after working together for many years at Screen Media and Foresight Unlimited. Effective immediately, Bellinger will oversee marketing and publicity for Palisades’ robust roster of films and manage distribution operations, working closely with the company’s international network of partners.
Palisades Park Pictures’ current slate includes Nick Vallelonga’s upcoming romance That’s Amore! starring John Travolta,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
In 2015, producer Kevin J. Walsh was clearing out a last-minute parking lot location for Manchester by the Sea’s most memorable scene, and just seven years later, he found himself on one of several battlefields that would define Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Napoleon.
Financed by Apple Original Films and distributed by Sony, the Joaquin Phoenix-led film just outperformed expectations with $32.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving window, and Walsh believes that Napoleon’s production and distribution arrangement is the ideal way forward for streamers who want to make big-budget plays. With the possible exception of Netflix, the remaining streamers haven’t been able to justify the expense of streaming-exclusive blockbusters, but Napoleon has now established that streaming services and traditional studios can work together in mutually beneficial ways.
“We have two studios that are the best at what they do, and they’re working together. So, for us,...
Financed by Apple Original Films and distributed by Sony, the Joaquin Phoenix-led film just outperformed expectations with $32.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving window, and Walsh believes that Napoleon’s production and distribution arrangement is the ideal way forward for streamers who want to make big-budget plays. With the possible exception of Netflix, the remaining streamers haven’t been able to justify the expense of streaming-exclusive blockbusters, but Napoleon has now established that streaming services and traditional studios can work together in mutually beneficial ways.
“We have two studios that are the best at what they do, and they’re working together. So, for us,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Roger Corman's 1960 feature films "House of Usher" was the first film in a long series of Edgar Allan Poe-based movies at American International Pictures. From 1960 to 1964, Corman directed eight Poe films, with all but one of them starring Vincent Price. After "House of Usher," Corman made "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Premature Burial," the anthology film "Tales of Terror," "The Raven," "The Haunted Palace," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "The Tomb of Ligeia." Technically, 1963's "The Haunted Palace" isn't a Poe movie. It was named after Poe's 1893 poem but was in fact based on the 1927 short novel "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" by H.P. Lovecraft. Poe, it seems, was a bigger marquee name than Lovecraft, so the latter author's story was merely folded into Corman's short-lived but well-remembered Poe subgenre.
Fans of gothic horror would do well to marathon all eight movies. They're all...
Fans of gothic horror would do well to marathon all eight movies. They're all...
- 11/28/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Top: Napoleon (Gaumont), Middle: Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure (Orion Pictures), Bottom: Napoleon Bunny-Part (Warner Bros. Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 21, 1821, but the iconic French emperor has lived on (and on and on) in numerous movies and television shows. Esteemed director Ridley Scott, who...
Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 21, 1821, but the iconic French emperor has lived on (and on and on) in numerous movies and television shows. Esteemed director Ridley Scott, who...
- 11/24/2023
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Genie is a fantasy Christmas film directed by Sam Boyd, from a screenplay by Richard Curtis. The Peacock fairy-tale film revolves around a workaholic man who comes in possession of a genie who helps him to win his family back before Christmas. Genie stars Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu in the lead roles with Denée Benton, Jordyn McIntosh, and Marc Maron starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Peacock film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The Man Who Invented Christmas (Prime Video) Credit – Bleecker Street
Synopsis: The Man Who Invented Christmas tells the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. Directed by Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up...
The Man Who Invented Christmas (Prime Video) Credit – Bleecker Street
Synopsis: The Man Who Invented Christmas tells the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. Directed by Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up...
- 11/22/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Knives Out (2019).
Harlan Thrombey, the head of the family in Knives Out, leaves his fortune to his nurse, Marta, instead of his greedy and entitled family members. The Thrombey family is full of deception and hidden secrets, as they try to backstab each other and commit crimes to secure their place in Harlan's will. Ransom Drysdale, played by Chris Evans, is the main antagonist who tries to kill Harlan after finding out he is being cut out of the will, but his plan is ultimately foiled.
Knives Out follows the Thrombey family, and all the members are suspicious after the head of the family, Harlan Thrombey, dies. The Thrombey family gathers to attend Harlan's 85th birthday party, but things get worse when the wealthy patriarch is found dead and the Detective in charge, Benoit Blanc, suspects foul play. In the film, almost all...
Harlan Thrombey, the head of the family in Knives Out, leaves his fortune to his nurse, Marta, instead of his greedy and entitled family members. The Thrombey family is full of deception and hidden secrets, as they try to backstab each other and commit crimes to secure their place in Harlan's will. Ransom Drysdale, played by Chris Evans, is the main antagonist who tries to kill Harlan after finding out he is being cut out of the will, but his plan is ultimately foiled.
Knives Out follows the Thrombey family, and all the members are suspicious after the head of the family, Harlan Thrombey, dies. The Thrombey family gathers to attend Harlan's 85th birthday party, but things get worse when the wealthy patriarch is found dead and the Detective in charge, Benoit Blanc, suspects foul play. In the film, almost all...
- 11/20/2023
- by Monica Coman
- ScreenRant.com
The Story: H.G. Wells (Malcolm McDowell) does the impossible – after writing about a time machine he actually builds one. Too bad then that one of his dearest friends is secretly Jack the Ripper (David Warner) and uses the machine to escape justice by going into the future – 1979 San Francisco to be exact. Left with no choice and believing that he’s unleashed a monster upon a utopia (ha!), Wells pursues him through time, but winds up being a lot more out of his element than his nemesis.
The Players: Starring Malcolm McDowell, David Warner & Mary Steenburgen. Written and directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Oh, I love that part. I love that film, actually. Well of course, I was in love during the filmmaking—how could you not love the damn film? And I’ve always loved San Francisco since. – Malcolm McDowell – Random Roles
The History: Long before he became the colorful...
The Players: Starring Malcolm McDowell, David Warner & Mary Steenburgen. Written and directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Oh, I love that part. I love that film, actually. Well of course, I was in love during the filmmaking—how could you not love the damn film? And I’ve always loved San Francisco since. – Malcolm McDowell – Random Roles
The History: Long before he became the colorful...
- 11/19/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Robert Downey Jr. will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 9.
The award is named after the film historian Leonard Maltin, who will lead an in-person discussion with Downey Jr. at the festival, where they will dig into the actor’s long career, including, of course, his turn in “Oppenheimer” as Lewis Strauss, the title character’s nemesis who tries to orchestrate his downfall.
“Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan said in a statement, “It’s thrilling to see audiences responding not just to Robert Downey Jr’s incredible charisma, but to a performance which, stripped of any movie star trappings, shows once again that he is one of the greatest actors.”
Downey Jr. began his screen career at age five in 1970, when he played a sick puppy in his father Robert Downey Sr.’s comedy “Pound.” He broke through in the 1980s,...
The award is named after the film historian Leonard Maltin, who will lead an in-person discussion with Downey Jr. at the festival, where they will dig into the actor’s long career, including, of course, his turn in “Oppenheimer” as Lewis Strauss, the title character’s nemesis who tries to orchestrate his downfall.
“Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan said in a statement, “It’s thrilling to see audiences responding not just to Robert Downey Jr’s incredible charisma, but to a performance which, stripped of any movie star trappings, shows once again that he is one of the greatest actors.”
Downey Jr. began his screen career at age five in 1970, when he played a sick puppy in his father Robert Downey Sr.’s comedy “Pound.” He broke through in the 1980s,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Missy Schwartz
- The Wrap
Robert Downey Jr., the veteran actor currently at the center of considerable best supporting actor Oscar buzz for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award, during the 39th edition of the fest in early 2024, the fest announced Tuesday.
Downey, 58, will be feted on Friday, Feb. 9, at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre. The evening tribute will center on a career retrospective interview moderated by the award’s namesake, film critic and historian Leonard Maltin.
The duo will discuss Downey’s expansive five-decade acting career, during which he has twice been Oscar-nominated (for 1992’s Chaplin and 2008’s Tropic Thunder) and anchored the most successful film franchise in history (the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first saga, spanning 2008’s Iron Man through 2019’s Avengers: Endgame).
“Robert Downey Jr. has staged one of the most spectacular second acts in show business history,...
Downey, 58, will be feted on Friday, Feb. 9, at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre. The evening tribute will center on a career retrospective interview moderated by the award’s namesake, film critic and historian Leonard Maltin.
The duo will discuss Downey’s expansive five-decade acting career, during which he has twice been Oscar-nominated (for 1992’s Chaplin and 2008’s Tropic Thunder) and anchored the most successful film franchise in history (the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first saga, spanning 2008’s Iron Man through 2019’s Avengers: Endgame).
“Robert Downey Jr. has staged one of the most spectacular second acts in show business history,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2004, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” became the film with joint-most Oscar wins of all time with a whopping 11 victories, matching the total tallies of both “Titanic” and “Ben-Hur.” Those 11 Academy Awards capped off a hugely successful trilogy of movies that collectively snagged 28 Oscar nominations and 17 wins in total. But yet… Peter Jackson‘s film series, adapted from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, is so, so good that, well, it could have won more. That sounds greedy and over the top, of course, but if you take a look at each film’s nominations, it’s actually very feasible that any one of the three films could have turned the bid into a win. So, with that in mind, here are five Oscar nominations that “The Lord of the Rings” films could and perhaps should have turned into victories.
Best Art Direction — “The Fellowship of the Ring...
Best Art Direction — “The Fellowship of the Ring...
- 11/13/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
John Paul Getty III, grandson of the richest man in America, was abducted and tortured for ransom money, with his family reportedly debating whether to pay. The abduction left Getty permanently traumatized, leading to a downward spiral of addiction and ultimately a debilitating stroke. The film "All the Money in the World" portrays the impact of the abduction on Getty's family and received critical praise for its depiction of the events.
The 2017 biopic All the Money in the World shone a light on one of the most infamous abduction cases in history, and what happened to John Paul Getty III is worth taking a look at. The movie focuses on J. Paul Getty, one of the richest men in America, and how the abduction of his grandson, John Paul Getty III, opened his family to scrutiny from the media. The grandson suffered physical and emotional trauma while his family argued about paying the heavy ransom.
The 2017 biopic All the Money in the World shone a light on one of the most infamous abduction cases in history, and what happened to John Paul Getty III is worth taking a look at. The movie focuses on J. Paul Getty, one of the richest men in America, and how the abduction of his grandson, John Paul Getty III, opened his family to scrutiny from the media. The grandson suffered physical and emotional trauma while his family argued about paying the heavy ransom.
- 11/5/2023
- by Eidhne Gallagher
- ScreenRant.com
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