Conspiracy thriller films have a way of sticking with our minds maybe it’s because they show that the authorities are hiding something and we know that actually might be true or maybe it’s just thrilling to uncover a large conspiracy even in a fictional world. We thought of compiling a list of the best and most thrilling conspiracy movies and we have only included the films that are entertaining and have a large conspiracy in their story. So, here are the 10 best conspiracy thriller movies you shouldn’t miss out on.
All the President’s Men (Rent on Prime Video)
All the President’s Men is a biographical political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula from a screenplay by William Goldman. Based on a 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by authors Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the 1976 film is set during the 1972 elections and it follows the story...
All the President’s Men (Rent on Prime Video)
All the President’s Men is a biographical political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula from a screenplay by William Goldman. Based on a 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by authors Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the 1976 film is set during the 1972 elections and it follows the story...
- 6/3/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has revealed its programming lineup, with projects involving talent including Francesca Scorsese, Bella Thorne, Emma D’Arcy, Rory Culkin, Yvonne Strahovski and Benedict Cumberbatch. This year’s 30th-anniversary ShortFest will be presented at the Regal Palm Springs from June 18-24.
Short films to be screened include “Unsettled” directed by Bella Thorne, “The Talent” starring “House of the Dragon” breakout D’Arcy, “Fish Out of Water” (pictured), directed by Scorsese , “Agonist” starring writer-director Annie Elliot and Peyton List, “Alok” directed by Alex Hedison and executive produced by Jodie Foster, “Mog’s Christmas” voiced by Cumberbatch and Claire Foy, “Speed Queen 51” starring Culkin and more. Additional films include “Holiday House” starring AnnaSophia Robb, “Ily, Bye” starring Meg Stalter, Kanoa Goo and Rainn Wilson, “Loser” starring Angourie Rice, “Paper” starring Josh Brener, “Tea” starring Michael Gandolfini, “The One Note Man” starring Ian McKellen and “Vlog” directed by Strahovski.
“Year after year,...
Short films to be screened include “Unsettled” directed by Bella Thorne, “The Talent” starring “House of the Dragon” breakout D’Arcy, “Fish Out of Water” (pictured), directed by Scorsese , “Agonist” starring writer-director Annie Elliot and Peyton List, “Alok” directed by Alex Hedison and executive produced by Jodie Foster, “Mog’s Christmas” voiced by Cumberbatch and Claire Foy, “Speed Queen 51” starring Culkin and more. Additional films include “Holiday House” starring AnnaSophia Robb, “Ily, Bye” starring Meg Stalter, Kanoa Goo and Rainn Wilson, “Loser” starring Angourie Rice, “Paper” starring Josh Brener, “Tea” starring Michael Gandolfini, “The One Note Man” starring Ian McKellen and “Vlog” directed by Strahovski.
“Year after year,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 3 details are still under a wrap, but the whole mystery unveils itself step by step, and fans are surely having fun while waiting for the movie to hit Netflix.
It’s been no secret for a while that Daniel Craig will be back to his role of iconic quirky detective Benoit Blanc and Rian Johnson will be writing and directing, just like he did with two previous flicks of the Knives Out franchise.
Now that the future movie finally got its first teaser that actually says a lot about what we may expect to see, it still keeps a secret about the film’s cast. Luckily, internet users have their own suggestions.
The recently released teaser finally unveiled that the franchise’s third installment will officially be titled Wake Up Dead Man, hinting that things in there may get much more serious (and sinister) as...
It’s been no secret for a while that Daniel Craig will be back to his role of iconic quirky detective Benoit Blanc and Rian Johnson will be writing and directing, just like he did with two previous flicks of the Knives Out franchise.
Now that the future movie finally got its first teaser that actually says a lot about what we may expect to see, it still keeps a secret about the film’s cast. Luckily, internet users have their own suggestions.
The recently released teaser finally unveiled that the franchise’s third installment will officially be titled Wake Up Dead Man, hinting that things in there may get much more serious (and sinister) as...
- 5/27/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Fans of light-hearted and fun action movies are having their day in the sun with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt‘s new action comedy film The Fall Guy. Loosely based on a 1980s TV series of the same name by Glen A. Larson and directed by Deadpool 2‘s David Leitch, the Universal Pictures film follows the story of Colt Seavers, a Hollywood stuntman who returns to work after taking a year-long break due to an injury. Colt’s latest gig is at a high-budget blockbuster sci-fi film directed by his ex-girlfriend who he still loves and when the main actor of her film disappears, Colt must find him and bring him back. If you loved all the death-defying stunts and Gosling and Blunt’s electric chemistry in The Fall Guy here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The Nice Guys (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros....
The Nice Guys (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros....
- 5/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
City Hunter is an action comedy film directed by Yûichi Satô from a screenplay by Tsukasa Hôjô and Tatsuro Mishima. Based on a popular manga series of the same name by Tsukasa Hojo, the Netflix film follows the story of a private investigator as he teams up with his late partner’s sister to solve his mysterious murder which is connected to a deadly conspiracy. So, if you loved the style, humor, action, and philandering ways of Ryo Saeba in City Hunter, here are some similar films you could watch next.
City Hunter Credit – Golden Harvest
31 years before Suzuki Ryohei took on the role of the philandering Ryo Saeba, the legendary Jackie Chan also starred as the main character in another adaptation of the popular manga by Tsukasa Hojo. Directed by Jing Wong, the 1993 film follows the story of a lustful private investigator who is searching for a missing girl...
City Hunter Credit – Golden Harvest
31 years before Suzuki Ryohei took on the role of the philandering Ryo Saeba, the legendary Jackie Chan also starred as the main character in another adaptation of the popular manga by Tsukasa Hojo. Directed by Jing Wong, the 1993 film follows the story of a lustful private investigator who is searching for a missing girl...
- 5/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Ryan Gosling is living his best life these days. Or certainly his funniest. After earning an Academy Award nomination purely based on his ability to persuasively turn “Kenergy” into a noun in last summer’s Barbie, he brought that pure, uncut Ken stuff to the Oscar stage. No, not by winning the prize, but by taking home the hearts and minds of the internet with an epic performance of “I’m Just Ken.”
In hindsight, the spectacle of it all might be viewed as a turning point in his career as audiences embrace the guy who seemed so stoic and tortured in the 2010s—with his understated leading roles in Drive, Blade Runner 2049, Blue Valentine, and First Man—as actually a great comedy talent. His next studio vehicle, The Fall Guy, is in theaters now, and we can vouch for it being a breezy, lighthearted entertainment given life by...
In hindsight, the spectacle of it all might be viewed as a turning point in his career as audiences embrace the guy who seemed so stoic and tortured in the 2010s—with his understated leading roles in Drive, Blade Runner 2049, Blue Valentine, and First Man—as actually a great comedy talent. His next studio vehicle, The Fall Guy, is in theaters now, and we can vouch for it being a breezy, lighthearted entertainment given life by...
- 5/3/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Shane Black’s 2016 comedy thriller The Nice Guys didn’t perform well enough to qualify for a sequel, and its co-star Ryan Gosling says the culprit was Angry Birds.
Those surprised by Ryan Gosling’s Oscar-nominated comedy turn in last year’s Barbie almost certainly missed The Nice Guys – writer-director Shane Black’s drily funny thriller from 2016. Co-starring with Russell Crowe, Gosling played Holland March, the worst private detective ever according to his own daughter, played by Angourie Rice.
Despite its two stars and some upbeat reviews behind it, The Nice Guys failed to catch on in cinemas, only making a shade over its $50m budget in ticket sales.
Gosling is currently doing the media rounds for another comedy thriller – The Fall Guy, out in a couple of weeks – and the subject of The Nice Guys came up in an interview with ComicBook.com. Why didn’t it get a sequel,...
Those surprised by Ryan Gosling’s Oscar-nominated comedy turn in last year’s Barbie almost certainly missed The Nice Guys – writer-director Shane Black’s drily funny thriller from 2016. Co-starring with Russell Crowe, Gosling played Holland March, the worst private detective ever according to his own daughter, played by Angourie Rice.
Despite its two stars and some upbeat reviews behind it, The Nice Guys failed to catch on in cinemas, only making a shade over its $50m budget in ticket sales.
Gosling is currently doing the media rounds for another comedy thriller – The Fall Guy, out in a couple of weeks – and the subject of The Nice Guys came up in an interview with ComicBook.com. Why didn’t it get a sequel,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Ryan Gosling is reflecting on the reason he believes the 2016 action-comedy The Nice Guys didn’t score a sequel.
The Barbie actor told ComicBook.com, in an interview published online Tuesday, that there likely won’t be a follow-up because the original movie was overwhelmed by The Angry Birds Movie at the box office during its debut weekend.
“So much of a sequel, I think, is decided by the opening weekend of a movie, and we opened up against Angry Birds,” Gosling explained. “So Angry Birds just, just destroyed us. Angry Birds got a sequel.” The Angry Birds Movie 2 premiered in 2019.
And the Fall Guy star was right, as the Shane Black-directed film had a tough battle during its opening weekend. It was not only up against Angry Birds but also Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Additionally, Captain America: Civil War was in its third weekend in theaters, so Marvel fans also played a factor.
The Barbie actor told ComicBook.com, in an interview published online Tuesday, that there likely won’t be a follow-up because the original movie was overwhelmed by The Angry Birds Movie at the box office during its debut weekend.
“So much of a sequel, I think, is decided by the opening weekend of a movie, and we opened up against Angry Birds,” Gosling explained. “So Angry Birds just, just destroyed us. Angry Birds got a sequel.” The Angry Birds Movie 2 premiered in 2019.
And the Fall Guy star was right, as the Shane Black-directed film had a tough battle during its opening weekend. It was not only up against Angry Birds but also Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Additionally, Captain America: Civil War was in its third weekend in theaters, so Marvel fans also played a factor.
- 4/24/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe starred in The Nice Guys in 2016, but the movie didn’t get a sequel despite its positive reviews.
In a recent interview, the Barbie actor says he thinks the reason the action comedy film directed by Shane Black didn’t get a sequel was the opening box office numbers.
“So much of a sequel, I think, is decided by the opening weekend of a movie, and we opened up against Angry Birds,” Gosling told Comic Book in an interview. “So Angry Birds just, just destroyed us. Angry Birds got a sequel.”
The Angry Birds Movie had an opening weekend of $38M, easily topping The Nice Guys, which generated only $11.2M at the box office. On the same weekend, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising opened to a $21.7M weekend. The films also had to fend off Marvel fans, with Captain America: Civil War earning $32.9M in its third weekend.
In a recent interview, the Barbie actor says he thinks the reason the action comedy film directed by Shane Black didn’t get a sequel was the opening box office numbers.
“So much of a sequel, I think, is decided by the opening weekend of a movie, and we opened up against Angry Birds,” Gosling told Comic Book in an interview. “So Angry Birds just, just destroyed us. Angry Birds got a sequel.”
The Angry Birds Movie had an opening weekend of $38M, easily topping The Nice Guys, which generated only $11.2M at the box office. On the same weekend, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising opened to a $21.7M weekend. The films also had to fend off Marvel fans, with Captain America: Civil War earning $32.9M in its third weekend.
- 4/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
True crime is getting more and more entertaining by the day and I don’t if that’s a good thing or a bad one. We have another brilliant true crime drama series, Under the Bridge, created by Quinn Shephard. Based on a 2005 book of the same name by Rebecca Godfrey, the Hulu series is set in 1997 and it follows the murder case of a 14-year-old girl which we see through the eyes of local police officer Cam Bentland and the author Godfrey. Under the Bridge stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough in the lead roles with Virtika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, and Izzy G starring in supporting roles. So, if you love the thrilling and dreadful story of Under the Bridge, here are some other shows that have similar tone and story elements that you should check out next.
Under the Banner of Heaven (Hulu) Credit – FX...
Under the Banner of Heaven (Hulu) Credit – FX...
- 4/21/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Jenna Fischer put her acting skills to the test on the set of 2024’s Mean Girls. The actress revealed this week she filmed the movie with a broken shoulder.
“I shot for one day on Mean Girls, and then I didn’t have to shoot for a month,” Fischer told People. “And in that month I went on a ski trip and I fell on a sidewalk and I broke my shoulder. So I had to shoot the rest of the movie with a very newly broken shoulder.”
Fischer played Ms. Heron, the daughter of protagonist Cady (Angourie Rice) in the musical movie. After she returned with her arm in a sling, the actress said the crew got creative in accommodating the injury.
“If you notice in the movie, I am exclusively gesturing with my left arm,” she said. “It was the wildest experience. So a big part of my...
“I shot for one day on Mean Girls, and then I didn’t have to shoot for a month,” Fischer told People. “And in that month I went on a ski trip and I fell on a sidewalk and I broke my shoulder. So I had to shoot the rest of the movie with a very newly broken shoulder.”
Fischer played Ms. Heron, the daughter of protagonist Cady (Angourie Rice) in the musical movie. After she returned with her arm in a sling, the actress said the crew got creative in accommodating the injury.
“If you notice in the movie, I am exclusively gesturing with my left arm,” she said. “It was the wildest experience. So a big part of my...
- 4/19/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Last Thing He Told Me is returning for more. Apple TV+ has revealed that the limited series will return for a second season. The first season was based on Laura Dave’s best-selling novel, and the author has announced her plans to release a sequel book in 2025. The drama’s second season is based on that upcoming release.
Starring Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Aisha Tyler, Augusto Aguilera, Geoff Stults, and John Harlan Kim, the series follows a woman (Garner) who is trying to build a better relationship with her stepdaughter after her husband's disappearance.
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Starring Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Aisha Tyler, Augusto Aguilera, Geoff Stults, and John Harlan Kim, the series follows a woman (Garner) who is trying to build a better relationship with her stepdaughter after her husband's disappearance.
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- 3/26/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Doctor Who” Debuts New Trailer
Allons-y, Whovians! As promised, Disney+ wrapped up last week with the first official trailer for the upcoming new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor.
In wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey fashion, the long-running sci-fi series will start back at Series 1 for its new era, which will see the Fifteenth Doctor and companion Ruby Sunday (played by Millie Gibson) travel across time and space, from Regency-era England to war-torn future worlds.
Watch the trailer for “Doctor Who” below:
The new season, will for the first time, be streamed on both iPlayer and BBC in the United Kingdom and on Disney+ in the United States and internationally with the first two episodes will premiere on Friday, May 10, in the U.S. following a replay of the Christmas special “The Church on Ruby Road” special at 7 p.m. Et before the season premiere.
In addition to Gatwa and Gibson,...
Allons-y, Whovians! As promised, Disney+ wrapped up last week with the first official trailer for the upcoming new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor.
In wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey fashion, the long-running sci-fi series will start back at Series 1 for its new era, which will see the Fifteenth Doctor and companion Ruby Sunday (played by Millie Gibson) travel across time and space, from Regency-era England to war-torn future worlds.
Watch the trailer for “Doctor Who” below:
The new season, will for the first time, be streamed on both iPlayer and BBC in the United Kingdom and on Disney+ in the United States and internationally with the first two episodes will premiere on Friday, May 10, in the U.S. following a replay of the Christmas special “The Church on Ruby Road” special at 7 p.m. Et before the season premiere.
In addition to Gatwa and Gibson,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"The Last Thing He Told Me", the thriller TV miniseries, created by Dave and Josh Singer based on the novel by Laura Dave, starring Jennifer Garner ("Elektra"), Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Aisha Tyler, Geoff Stults, John Harlan Kim and Augusto Aguilera, has been renewed for Season 2 streaming on Apple TV+:
"...'Hannah' forms an unexpected relationship...
"...with her stepdaughter as she searches for her husband...
"...who recently disappeared..."
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"...'Hannah' forms an unexpected relationship...
"...with her stepdaughter as she searches for her husband...
"...who recently disappeared..."
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- 3/26/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Today, Apple TV+ announced a second season renewal for its gripping, hit series The Last Thing He Told Me, based on the forthcoming sequel to the acclaimed, No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick by Laura Dave.
Dave’s highly anticipated sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me novel is confirmed for publication in 2025 — from Simon & Schuster/Marysue Ricci Books in the U.S., and Penguin Random House/Century Books in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand — ahead of the premiere of the second season of the Apple TV+ series.
Hailing from 20th Television and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine (a part of Candle Media), The Last Thing He Told Me season two will expand the story. Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, and David Morse will reprise their roles.
“Like so many people, I fell for Hannah on page one...
Dave’s highly anticipated sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me novel is confirmed for publication in 2025 — from Simon & Schuster/Marysue Ricci Books in the U.S., and Penguin Random House/Century Books in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand — ahead of the premiere of the second season of the Apple TV+ series.
Hailing from 20th Television and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine (a part of Candle Media), The Last Thing He Told Me season two will expand the story. Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, and David Morse will reprise their roles.
“Like so many people, I fell for Hannah on page one...
- 3/25/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Apple TV+ has renewed The Last Thing He Told Me for a second season, despite the show being originally billed as a one season limited series!
Season one of the show follows Hannah (Jennifer Garner), a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) has mysteriously disappeared.
Season one was based on Laura Dave‘s book by the same name, and season two will follow a sequel novel, also written by Laura, set to be released next year.
In addition, we’ve learned of 4 stars who will be returning for the second season!
Keep reading to find out which season 1 stars are returning for season 2…...
Season one of the show follows Hannah (Jennifer Garner), a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) has mysteriously disappeared.
Season one was based on Laura Dave‘s book by the same name, and season two will follow a sequel novel, also written by Laura, set to be released next year.
In addition, we’ve learned of 4 stars who will be returning for the second season!
Keep reading to find out which season 1 stars are returning for season 2…...
- 3/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Apple TV+ has picked up a second season of The Last Thing He Told Me, which will be based on the forthcoming sequel to the bestselling novel by Laura Dave.
The sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me tome is set for publication in 2025 from Simon & Schuster/Marysue Rucci Books in the U.S. and Penguin Random House/Century Books in the UK, Australia and New Zealand – ahead of the premiere of the second season of the Apple TV+ series.
Season 2 will expand the story, with stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse set to reprise their roles. The thriller from 20th Television and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine follows Hannah Hall (Garner), who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.
The complete first season of the 2023 series is...
The sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me tome is set for publication in 2025 from Simon & Schuster/Marysue Rucci Books in the U.S. and Penguin Random House/Century Books in the UK, Australia and New Zealand – ahead of the premiere of the second season of the Apple TV+ series.
Season 2 will expand the story, with stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse set to reprise their roles. The thriller from 20th Television and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine follows Hannah Hall (Garner), who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.
The complete first season of the 2023 series is...
- 3/25/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Though it was originally billed as a limited series, “The Last Thing He Told Me” is returning for a second season at Apple TV+.
Season 1, which premiered in April 2023, was based on Laura Dave’s novel of the same name. Dave has newly set a sequel novel for publication in 2025, which will serve as the basis for Season 2.
“The Last Thing He Told Me” stars Jennifer Garner as Hannah Hall, a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband Owen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) has mysteriously disappeared. Garner, Rice and Coster-Waldau will all reprise their roles in Season 2, as will David Morse, who plays Owen’s father-in-law and Bailey’s grandfather.
20th Television produces the series with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. Dave created the series alongside showrunner Josh Singer, who is her husband. Both executive produce alongside Garner,...
Season 1, which premiered in April 2023, was based on Laura Dave’s novel of the same name. Dave has newly set a sequel novel for publication in 2025, which will serve as the basis for Season 2.
“The Last Thing He Told Me” stars Jennifer Garner as Hannah Hall, a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband Owen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) has mysteriously disappeared. Garner, Rice and Coster-Waldau will all reprise their roles in Season 2, as will David Morse, who plays Owen’s father-in-law and Bailey’s grandfather.
20th Television produces the series with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. Dave created the series alongside showrunner Josh Singer, who is her husband. Both executive produce alongside Garner,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
It turns out that there’s more to say when it comes to The Last Thing He Told Me.
Despite being conceived and pitched as a limited series, Apple has doled out a second-season renewal for its drama series based on Laura Dave’s best-selling novel. Season two will be based on the author’s newly announced sequel to her book of the same name. The latter is set to be published in 2025, ahead of the show’s return. Dave’s sequel has already been optioned by producers 20th Television.
Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse will all return for the second season of the series from Disney’s 20th TV and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine banner. TV vet Aaron Zelman, who wrote on his brother’s co-creation Damages and later co-created a series of his own in AMC’s Lucky Hank, has also boarded...
Despite being conceived and pitched as a limited series, Apple has doled out a second-season renewal for its drama series based on Laura Dave’s best-selling novel. Season two will be based on the author’s newly announced sequel to her book of the same name. The latter is set to be published in 2025, ahead of the show’s return. Dave’s sequel has already been optioned by producers 20th Television.
Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse will all return for the second season of the series from Disney’s 20th TV and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine banner. TV vet Aaron Zelman, who wrote on his brother’s co-creation Damages and later co-created a series of his own in AMC’s Lucky Hank, has also boarded...
- 3/25/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So maybe that’s not the last thing he said?
The Last Thing He Told Me, originally announced as a limited series on Apple TV+, has been renewed for Season 2, TVLine has learned. Season 1 was based on Laura Dave’s 2021 novel of the same name; Season 2 will be based on Dave’s sequel book, which is slated for publication in 2025. Season 2 will premiere sometime after the book is published.
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The Last Thing He Told Me, originally announced as a limited series on Apple TV+, has been renewed for Season 2, TVLine has learned. Season 1 was based on Laura Dave’s 2021 novel of the same name; Season 2 will be based on Dave’s sequel book, which is slated for publication in 2025. Season 2 will premiere sometime after the book is published.
More from TVLineCatherine O'Hara Sets TV Return With Starring Role Opposite Seth Rogen in Apple TV+ Showbiz Satire The StudioTVLine Items: Keith Urban Joins Voice, Bluey Special Trailer and MoreAllison Janney Predicted Working With Carol Burnett,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Movie musical fans, we’ve got some news for you that is so fetch. The new “Mean Girls” movie — which is based on the Broadway musical, which was based on the original movie, which was inspired by a book — is set to stream on Paramount+ on Tuesday, March 5. Originally slated to be a streaming exclusive, it ended up dominating the theatrical box office in January before arriving on Paramount+. So now you can see Regina George, Cady Herron, the Plastics, Janice and Damien like you’ve never seen them before. You can watch Mean Girls with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. You can also watch with Fubo or Amazon Prime Video.
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- 3/5/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Twenty years after the infamous Burn Book, movie lovers can now sing along to Mean Girls at home.
The musical twist on Tina Fey’s 2004 cult-favorite teen comedy is now available to stream on Paramount+. It’s also available to buy or rent on digital at Prime Video, Apple TV and other on-demand video platforms. The film belted past box office expectations in January with its $33.2 million opening.
Buy 'Mean GIrls' on Prime Video
Original Mean Girls Broadway star Reneé Rapp reprises her onstage role on the big screen as queen bee of “the Plastics” Regina George (first played by Rachel McAdams). The musical reboot also stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron (originally portrayed by Lindsay Lohan); Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey as her friends, as Janis Ian and Damian Leigh; and Jenna Fischer as Cady’s mother. Avantika and Bebe Wood round out the Plastics as Karen Shetty and...
The musical twist on Tina Fey’s 2004 cult-favorite teen comedy is now available to stream on Paramount+. It’s also available to buy or rent on digital at Prime Video, Apple TV and other on-demand video platforms. The film belted past box office expectations in January with its $33.2 million opening.
Buy 'Mean GIrls' on Prime Video
Original Mean Girls Broadway star Reneé Rapp reprises her onstage role on the big screen as queen bee of “the Plastics” Regina George (first played by Rachel McAdams). The musical reboot also stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron (originally portrayed by Lindsay Lohan); Auli’i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey as her friends, as Janis Ian and Damian Leigh; and Jenna Fischer as Cady’s mother. Avantika and Bebe Wood round out the Plastics as Karen Shetty and...
- 3/4/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount announced on Monday that its new, musical take on Mean Girls will begin streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on March 5th, coming to international markets at a later date.
Based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical and the beloved 2004 film that inspired it, Mean Girls watches as new student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika).
When Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay...
Based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical and the beloved 2004 film that inspired it, Mean Girls watches as new student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika).
When Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey), she must learn how to stay...
- 3/4/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Get in losers, we’re going to Paramount+ to watch “Mean Girls” again. The 2024 movie musical will stream on Paramount+ beginning March 5, following its January theatrical release.
An adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the 2004 film, Tina Fey’s latest rendition of the high school comedy surpassed $100 million at the global box office after six weeks of release. It held the top spot at the domestic box office for three consecutive weeks following its Jan. 12 release. “Mean Girls” was originally slated to debut directly on Paramount+, however executives decided on a theatrical release after enthusiastic test screenings.
Taking on the role Lindsay Lohan originated, Angourie Rice stars as Cady Heron, who is forced to navigate high school politics for the first time after moving from Africa to the suburbs of Illinois. She soon encounters and infiltrates the Plastics, the most popular clique in school ruled by queen bee Regina George.
An adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the 2004 film, Tina Fey’s latest rendition of the high school comedy surpassed $100 million at the global box office after six weeks of release. It held the top spot at the domestic box office for three consecutive weeks following its Jan. 12 release. “Mean Girls” was originally slated to debut directly on Paramount+, however executives decided on a theatrical release after enthusiastic test screenings.
Taking on the role Lindsay Lohan originated, Angourie Rice stars as Cady Heron, who is forced to navigate high school politics for the first time after moving from Africa to the suburbs of Illinois. She soon encounters and infiltrates the Plastics, the most popular clique in school ruled by queen bee Regina George.
- 3/4/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
2004's "Mean Girls" has become a seminal classic of teen girl cinema, with Rachel McAdams' Regina George, Lacey Chabert's Gretchen Weiners, Amanda Seyfried's Karen Smith, and Lindsay Lohan's Cady Heron just as culturally important (and quotable) as say, Matthew Broderick in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." A time capsule of early aughts fashion and sensibilities, "Mean Girls" is a cultural touchstone and arguably the last time a teen movie crossed over into mainstream popularity without being a part of a massive franchise like "Twilight" or "The Hunger Games" (or a slasher film). Simply put, "Mean Girls" is now woven into the fabric of American pop culture.
The film helped solidify Lohan's place as one of Hollywood's "it girls," and her off-set antics became just as talked about as whatever film she had out in theaters. So much so, that even the insulting nickname "fire crotch" for her made...
The film helped solidify Lohan's place as one of Hollywood's "it girls," and her off-set antics became just as talked about as whatever film she had out in theaters. So much so, that even the insulting nickname "fire crotch" for her made...
- 2/27/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The digital release of the 2024 musical remake of Mean Girls arrived on February 20th, but not included was a joke utilizing the term “fire crotch,” which was reportedly removed after Lindsay Lohan expressed “hurt and disappointment” over the remark.
The joke in question is delivered by Megan Thee Stallion, portraying herself. Stating her support for the film’s protagonist, Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), she says: “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”
Lohan, who portrayed Cady in the 2004 original and even makes a cameo in the new 2024 film, expressed her distaste for the joke through a publicist, Leslie Sloane, who told The Messenger that she was “very hurt and disappointed by the reference.” The term “fire crotch” was previously associated with her in 2006 when socialite Brandon Davis made derogatory comments about her in a viral video featuring Paris Hilton.
Now, the new Mean Girls is available...
The joke in question is delivered by Megan Thee Stallion, portraying herself. Stating her support for the film’s protagonist, Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), she says: “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”
Lohan, who portrayed Cady in the 2004 original and even makes a cameo in the new 2024 film, expressed her distaste for the joke through a publicist, Leslie Sloane, who told The Messenger that she was “very hurt and disappointed by the reference.” The term “fire crotch” was previously associated with her in 2006 when socialite Brandon Davis made derogatory comments about her in a viral video featuring Paris Hilton.
Now, the new Mean Girls is available...
- 2/27/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
A not-so-fetch joke has been removed from the “Mean Girls” (2024) movie musical for its digital release.
The quip in question seemingly referred to original 2004 “Mean Girls” star Lindsay Lohan as “fire crotch,” a callback to an infamous TMZ paparazzi video in which socialite Brandon Davis made comments about Lohan’s body.
In the new “Mean Girls,” rapper Megan Thee Stallion — playing herself — uses the term to reference Lohan. The scene comes in the final moments of the film during a prom sequence, where Stallion, tells the new Cady Heron (Angourie Rice; Lohan was the Og Cady): “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”
The updated cut for streaming and VOD release now has Stallion solely saying, “We are going back to red” — you can watch the re-edited version here.
Paramount did not immediately respond to IndieWire’s request for comment on this story.
Lohan, who...
The quip in question seemingly referred to original 2004 “Mean Girls” star Lindsay Lohan as “fire crotch,” a callback to an infamous TMZ paparazzi video in which socialite Brandon Davis made comments about Lohan’s body.
In the new “Mean Girls,” rapper Megan Thee Stallion — playing herself — uses the term to reference Lohan. The scene comes in the final moments of the film during a prom sequence, where Stallion, tells the new Cady Heron (Angourie Rice; Lohan was the Og Cady): “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”
The updated cut for streaming and VOD release now has Stallion solely saying, “We are going back to red” — you can watch the re-edited version here.
Paramount did not immediately respond to IndieWire’s request for comment on this story.
Lohan, who...
- 2/27/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The new Mean Girls film is heading to digital but Paramount has wisely removed a joke that offended original star Lindsay Lohan. More below.
Despite mixed reviews and trailers, which didn’t really make it clear it was a musical, Mean Girls has had a very successful run at the global box office. The film has grossed over $100 million worldwide, but it also caused some controversy upon release.
Lindsay Lohan, who played the main role of Cady Heron in the original 2004 film, was said to have been “hurt” by a joke in the film.
The “joke” in question happens during a montage which showcases online videos made in Cady’s (played by Angourie Rice in the new film) support.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, playing herself, is shown in a video saying “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”
The term “fire crotch” was famously used as...
Despite mixed reviews and trailers, which didn’t really make it clear it was a musical, Mean Girls has had a very successful run at the global box office. The film has grossed over $100 million worldwide, but it also caused some controversy upon release.
Lindsay Lohan, who played the main role of Cady Heron in the original 2004 film, was said to have been “hurt” by a joke in the film.
The “joke” in question happens during a montage which showcases online videos made in Cady’s (played by Angourie Rice in the new film) support.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, playing herself, is shown in a video saying “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!”
The term “fire crotch” was famously used as...
- 2/27/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
A joke referencing the term “fire crotch” has been removed from the digital version of 2024’s “Mean Girls” after Lindsay Lohan publicly took issue with it.
“Fire crotch” was infamously associated with Lohan after socialite Brandon Davis made crude comments about the actor’s body in a 2006 paparazzi video that also featured Paris Hilton.
Lohan, who played Cady Heron in the 2004 original “Mean Girls,” made a cameo in this year’s movie musical rendition. After the film’s release, her representative Leslie Sloane told The Messenger, “Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film.”
In the new “Mean Girls,” Megan Thee Stallion (playing herself) shows support for Cady (now played by Angourie Rice) by saying, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!” An updated version of the film, viewed by Variety via Amazon Prime Video, cuts directly to Megan Thee Stallion laughing after she says,...
“Fire crotch” was infamously associated with Lohan after socialite Brandon Davis made crude comments about the actor’s body in a 2006 paparazzi video that also featured Paris Hilton.
Lohan, who played Cady Heron in the 2004 original “Mean Girls,” made a cameo in this year’s movie musical rendition. After the film’s release, her representative Leslie Sloane told The Messenger, “Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film.”
In the new “Mean Girls,” Megan Thee Stallion (playing herself) shows support for Cady (now played by Angourie Rice) by saying, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!” An updated version of the film, viewed by Variety via Amazon Prime Video, cuts directly to Megan Thee Stallion laughing after she says,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
A joke from Mean Girls which Lindsay Lohan pushed back against seems to be missing from at-home versions of the film released last week.
The movie musical version of the film, which began as Tina Fey’s beloved 2004 movie starring Lohan and then went to Broadway before making its way back to the screen this year, became available on digital platforms last week after its theatrical debut in January.
The film, which opened 2024 with a bang at the box office, featured a cameo from Megan Thee Stallion telling Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) that “Y2K fire crotch is back.”
In 2006, a TMZ video made headlines for oil empire heir Brandon Davis’ insulting comments about Lohan, which included him referring to the actress as a “fire crotch.”
The controversial joke is now missing from some versions of the film’s digital release, including an edition rented from Amazon by The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie musical version of the film, which began as Tina Fey’s beloved 2004 movie starring Lohan and then went to Broadway before making its way back to the screen this year, became available on digital platforms last week after its theatrical debut in January.
The film, which opened 2024 with a bang at the box office, featured a cameo from Megan Thee Stallion telling Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) that “Y2K fire crotch is back.”
In 2006, a TMZ video made headlines for oil empire heir Brandon Davis’ insulting comments about Lohan, which included him referring to the actress as a “fire crotch.”
The controversial joke is now missing from some versions of the film’s digital release, including an edition rented from Amazon by The Hollywood Reporter.
- 2/26/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We bring some very fetch news for "Mean Girls" fans out there as the new musical adaptation of the beloved 2004 film is now available to watch from the comfort of home. After a very successful theatrical run, the movie has been made available on Digital through a variety of online retailers. But for those who are comfortable being patient, there will be plenty of other options in the coming weeks as well.
For now, "Mean Girls" is available on VOD from retailers such as Google Play, Apple TV, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and many others. It is currently at a premium VOD price of $19.99 for a 48-hour rental, which has become standard for new movies when they first arrive digitally. That price tends to come down after a few weeks of release. It is also available to purchase digitally for $24.99.
Those waiting for the movie to hit a streaming service...
For now, "Mean Girls" is available on VOD from retailers such as Google Play, Apple TV, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, and many others. It is currently at a premium VOD price of $19.99 for a 48-hour rental, which has become standard for new movies when they first arrive digitally. That price tends to come down after a few weeks of release. It is also available to purchase digitally for $24.99.
Those waiting for the movie to hit a streaming service...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Dakota Johnson and Henry Cavill’s big box office releases of 2024 were major misses at the theaters. Despite its ensemble cast, Cavill’s film with Matthew Vaughn, Argylle, bombed at the box office. Dakota Johnson, on the other hand, tried her hands at the superhero genre with Madame Web but failed miserably and her film gained the new title of ‘worst comic book movie of all time’. Despite potentially losing millions for the studios, these films are currently among the top 5 movies of 2024.
Top 5 films of 2024 so far – The Beekeeper, Mean Girls, Bob Marley: One Love, Argylle, and Madame Web
Jason Statham’s John Wick-style film, The Beekeeper, turned out to be the better performer at the box office among the releases this year. The surprising entries in this top 5 list were Tina Fey’s musical version of Mean Girls and the biographical film, Bob Marley: One Love.
Dakota...
Top 5 films of 2024 so far – The Beekeeper, Mean Girls, Bob Marley: One Love, Argylle, and Madame Web
Jason Statham’s John Wick-style film, The Beekeeper, turned out to be the better performer at the box office among the releases this year. The surprising entries in this top 5 list were Tina Fey’s musical version of Mean Girls and the biographical film, Bob Marley: One Love.
Dakota...
- 2/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
As Hollywood claws back revenue after the pandemic plunge, an eclectic mix of films has emerged as early 2024’s biggest box office hits. Topping the list is the action thriller The Beekeeper starring Jason Statham, which has buzzed to $143 million globally. Coming in second is the musical adaptation Mean Girls featuring breakout star Angourie Rice.
Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa in Argylle (2024)
Rounding out the top five are the music biopic Bob Marley: One Love with Kingsley Ben-Adir, spy caper Argylle packed with big names like Henry Cavill, and Dakota Johnson’s first turn as Marvel anti-hero Madame Web. While rebooting popular brands in new formats, these top-grossing titles have lured audiences back to theaters in a bid to revitalize the film industry’s fortunes after years of Covid-related losses.
Jason Statham Action Flick Tops 2024 Box Office As Moviegoing Rebounds
Jason Statham in The Beekeeper
SUGGESTED3 Upcoming Films Including ‘Dune 2...
Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa in Argylle (2024)
Rounding out the top five are the music biopic Bob Marley: One Love with Kingsley Ben-Adir, spy caper Argylle packed with big names like Henry Cavill, and Dakota Johnson’s first turn as Marvel anti-hero Madame Web. While rebooting popular brands in new formats, these top-grossing titles have lured audiences back to theaters in a bid to revitalize the film industry’s fortunes after years of Covid-related losses.
Jason Statham Action Flick Tops 2024 Box Office As Moviegoing Rebounds
Jason Statham in The Beekeeper
SUGGESTED3 Upcoming Films Including ‘Dune 2...
- 2/19/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
Mean Girls Crosses $100 Million At The Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Mean Girls isn’t so mean when it comes to achieving milestones at the worldwide box office! Yes, it has managed to unleash a major feat by touching the mark of $100 million. It has now become the second Hollywood release of 2024 to achieve this and for the makers, it’s something to cheer for. Keep reading to know more!
Mean Girls’ reception
Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., the film was released on 12th January amid a clash with Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper. Upon its arrival, the musical teen comedy received decent reviews from critics, and word-of-mouth was also in favor. As a result, the film got a positive verdict at the box office.
Crosses $100 million at the worldwide box office
Mean Girls had a good start, but afterward, it dropped more than expected. Still,...
Mean Girls isn’t so mean when it comes to achieving milestones at the worldwide box office! Yes, it has managed to unleash a major feat by touching the mark of $100 million. It has now become the second Hollywood release of 2024 to achieve this and for the makers, it’s something to cheer for. Keep reading to know more!
Mean Girls’ reception
Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., the film was released on 12th January amid a clash with Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper. Upon its arrival, the musical teen comedy received decent reviews from critics, and word-of-mouth was also in favor. As a result, the film got a positive verdict at the box office.
Crosses $100 million at the worldwide box office
Mean Girls had a good start, but afterward, it dropped more than expected. Still,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Paramount’s “Mean Girls” musical made fetch happen after surpassing $100 million at the global box office.
The oh-so pink movie musical has generated $101.2 million worldwide after six weeks of release, including $71.2 million in North America and $30 million from 31 international territories.
Based on the Broadway adaptation of the 2004 comedy classic, “Mean Girls” was originally commissioned with plans to make a streaming debut directly on Paramount+, but executives opted for a theatrical release after enthusiastic test screenings. The musical film cost just $36 million.
“Mean Girls” held the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office for three consecutive weeks after its release on Jan. 12, as well as earned No. 1 openings in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. The film expanded to Thailand on Feb. 15 and will open in Singapore and India later this month.
The new “Mean Girls” stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, a role originated by Lindsay Lohan, who...
The oh-so pink movie musical has generated $101.2 million worldwide after six weeks of release, including $71.2 million in North America and $30 million from 31 international territories.
Based on the Broadway adaptation of the 2004 comedy classic, “Mean Girls” was originally commissioned with plans to make a streaming debut directly on Paramount+, but executives opted for a theatrical release after enthusiastic test screenings. The musical film cost just $36 million.
“Mean Girls” held the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office for three consecutive weeks after its release on Jan. 12, as well as earned No. 1 openings in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. The film expanded to Thailand on Feb. 15 and will open in Singapore and India later this month.
The new “Mean Girls” stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, a role originated by Lindsay Lohan, who...
- 2/17/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
2024's Mean Girls musical movie can soon be watched in the comfort of one’s own home as the film‘s online release date was revealed.
Angourie Rice starred in the remake of the beloved 2004 high school movie Mean Girls. Rice took on the role originally played by Lindsay Lohan in the original, and Reneé Rapp and Tina Fey also appeared (read more about the full cast of Mean Girls here).
The film also had the added swerve of being a musical, which is something that the marketing didn’t lean too heavily upon.
Read full article on The Direct.
Angourie Rice starred in the remake of the beloved 2004 high school movie Mean Girls. Rice took on the role originally played by Lindsay Lohan in the original, and Reneé Rapp and Tina Fey also appeared (read more about the full cast of Mean Girls here).
The film also had the added swerve of being a musical, which is something that the marketing didn’t lean too heavily upon.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/12/2024
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Graphic: Images: Bleecker Street, David Apuzzo/Mainframe Pictures, Moris Puccio/Legendary Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios
January is always a challenging month for moviegoing, and this January was particularly tough sledding, what with the impact of the actor’s and writer’s strikes taking a steep toll on an already-limited schedule of theatrical releases.
January is always a challenging month for moviegoing, and this January was particularly tough sledding, what with the impact of the actor’s and writer’s strikes taking a steep toll on an already-limited schedule of theatrical releases.
- 2/1/2024
- avclub.com
Within hours of Mean Girls’ (2024) box office-topping release, bootleg video of Avantika’s song-and-dance number, “Sexy,” circulated social media to the praise of people far and wide.
Avantika plays a new take on Amanda Seyfried’s Karen in Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.’s film adaptation of Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Broadway musical, which was based on Fey and Mark Waters’ 2004 comedy classic. (The original Mean Girls was also based on Rosalind Wiseman’s book Queen Bees and Wannabes.) Like the Karen before her, Avantika’s version of the character is also endearingly slow on the uptake, often garnering the film’s best jokes and biggest laughs, but Fey, who returned as screenwriter, opted to not just play all the hits again, such as Karen’s “weather report.”
Avantika didn’t get the chance to meet Seyfried before or during production, but a couple of days after the...
Avantika plays a new take on Amanda Seyfried’s Karen in Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.’s film adaptation of Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Broadway musical, which was based on Fey and Mark Waters’ 2004 comedy classic. (The original Mean Girls was also based on Rosalind Wiseman’s book Queen Bees and Wannabes.) Like the Karen before her, Avantika’s version of the character is also endearingly slow on the uptake, often garnering the film’s best jokes and biggest laughs, but Fey, who returned as screenwriter, opted to not just play all the hits again, such as Karen’s “weather report.”
Avantika didn’t get the chance to meet Seyfried before or during production, but a couple of days after the...
- 1/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It does take a lot of talent and guts to step into shoes as big as playing Cady Heron as Angourie Rice did. Mean Girls, unarguably one of the biggest teen comedies of the mid-2000s, not only turned 20 in 2024 but had a feature film remake. Whether or not the 2024 Mean Girls is judged as a worthy remake, there’s no denying Angourie Rice’s stellar performance. The Melbourne-born Australian actress, whose career began as a child actor, is one of the fastest-rising actresses from the continent. However, Rice is no stranger to Hollywood, having starred in a few big-budget...
- 1/22/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
There was only one new wide release this weekend, and because of that, this week’s top six movies were essentially the same as last weekend. Read on for the weekend box office report.
Before we get to this week’s recap, a quick apology that I was misinformed about how Neon was releasing Ava DuVernay‘s “Origin” this past weekend, which for the longest time was supposed to be wide, but ended up being just 125 theaters. More on that below.
The “Mean Girls” musical, starring Angourie Rice and Reneé Rapp (who just appeared as musical guest on “Saturday Night Live”), remained in first place with $11.7 million, which was down 59% from its opening weekend, as it reached $50 million domestic. Reportedly made for $36 million, it’s already looking profitable for Paramount Pictures with the $16.2 million it’s grossed overseas for a global total of $66.3 million.
The Jason Statham action flick, “The Beekeeper,...
Before we get to this week’s recap, a quick apology that I was misinformed about how Neon was releasing Ava DuVernay‘s “Origin” this past weekend, which for the longest time was supposed to be wide, but ended up being just 125 theaters. More on that below.
The “Mean Girls” musical, starring Angourie Rice and Reneé Rapp (who just appeared as musical guest on “Saturday Night Live”), remained in first place with $11.7 million, which was down 59% from its opening weekend, as it reached $50 million domestic. Reportedly made for $36 million, it’s already looking profitable for Paramount Pictures with the $16.2 million it’s grossed overseas for a global total of $66.3 million.
The Jason Statham action flick, “The Beekeeper,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Paramount musical Mean Girls launches in 647 cinemas at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, as it aims to end the six-week run of Wonka atop the chart.
From first-time feature directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., Mean Girls is based on the Broadway musical of the same name; which in turn was based on Mark Waters’ 2004 comedy; itself based on Rosalind Wiseman’s 2002 book Queen Bees and Wannabes.
Both films were written by Tina Fey, who reprises her role as maths teacher Ms. Norbury in the new title. Angourie Rice leads the film as teenager Cady Heron, who transfers...
From first-time feature directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., Mean Girls is based on the Broadway musical of the same name; which in turn was based on Mark Waters’ 2004 comedy; itself based on Rosalind Wiseman’s 2002 book Queen Bees and Wannabes.
Both films were written by Tina Fey, who reprises her role as maths teacher Ms. Norbury in the new title. Angourie Rice leads the film as teenager Cady Heron, who transfers...
- 1/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Mean Girls remake—this time with showtunes—was a big win for Paramount Pictures over a long holiday weekend in the States. A film originally pegged and budgeted for Paramount+ until someone realized folks still love the 2004 classic (shocker!), this economical redo of the Lindsay Lohan touchstone galloped to an impressive $33.2 million across its first four days. That matches practically all of its reported $36 million budget right out of the starting gate.
So the movie studio has reasons to pop champagne this week (and maybe send a few bottles over to Reneé Rapp for her diva turn as Gen Z’s very own Regina George). Nonetheless, even audiences who enjoyed what was a pretty down-the-middle reworking of a 20-year-old staple had to be a little peeved by how some fellow moviegoers reacted. Because, speaking purely anecdotally, it seemed like a lot of folks were put off by the whole...
So the movie studio has reasons to pop champagne this week (and maybe send a few bottles over to Reneé Rapp for her diva turn as Gen Z’s very own Regina George). Nonetheless, even audiences who enjoyed what was a pretty down-the-middle reworking of a 20-year-old staple had to be a little peeved by how some fellow moviegoers reacted. Because, speaking purely anecdotally, it seemed like a lot of folks were put off by the whole...
- 1/17/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Lindsay Lohan did not appreciate a line in the new Mean Girls film that appears to reference a crude comment about the actress that made headlines nearly two decades ago.
A scene in the Paramount movie, which topped the domestic box office over the weekend, includes Megan Thee Stallion portraying herself as she offers support for Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) by saying, “Y2K fire crotch is back.” Back in 2006, a TMZ video made headlines over oil empire heir Brandon Davis’ insulting comments about Lohan, which included him referring to the actress as a “fire crotch.”
“Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film,” Lohan’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement shared with People and other media outlets.
After originating the role of Cady in Mark Waters’ Paramount movie Mean Girls that hit theaters in 2004, Lohan — spoiler alert — makes a cameo in the new...
A scene in the Paramount movie, which topped the domestic box office over the weekend, includes Megan Thee Stallion portraying herself as she offers support for Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) by saying, “Y2K fire crotch is back.” Back in 2006, a TMZ video made headlines over oil empire heir Brandon Davis’ insulting comments about Lohan, which included him referring to the actress as a “fire crotch.”
“Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film,” Lohan’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement shared with People and other media outlets.
After originating the role of Cady in Mark Waters’ Paramount movie Mean Girls that hit theaters in 2004, Lohan — spoiler alert — makes a cameo in the new...
- 1/16/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Original “Mean Girls” star Lindsay Lohan is upset about a joke in the rebooted movie musical that references the term “fire crotch,” which was infamously associated with Lohan after socialite Brandon Davis made crude comments about the actor’s body in a 2006 viral video.
“Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film,” the star’s representative Leslie Sloane told The Messenger.
In the new “Mean Girls,” Megan Thee Stallion (playing herself) shows support for Cady by saying, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!” Lohan took the joke as a distasteful reference to the derogatory nickname that haunted her in the mid-aughts. In the expletive-filled video, captured by TMZ, Davis goes off about Lohan while his friend, Paris Hilton, cracks up laughing in the background. At the time, Hilton’s rep attempted to distance her from the tabloid scandal.
Variety has reached...
“Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film,” the star’s representative Leslie Sloane told The Messenger.
In the new “Mean Girls,” Megan Thee Stallion (playing herself) shows support for Cady by saying, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back!” Lohan took the joke as a distasteful reference to the derogatory nickname that haunted her in the mid-aughts. In the expletive-filled video, captured by TMZ, Davis goes off about Lohan while his friend, Paris Hilton, cracks up laughing in the background. At the time, Hilton’s rep attempted to distance her from the tabloid scandal.
Variety has reached...
- 1/16/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
As much as people complain about Hollywood putting out the same things year after year, the fact remains that name recognition gets people into theater seats. Moreover, remakes and reboots give filmmakers an opportunity to retell beloved stories from a different perspectives. In this age of high-budgets and higher-expectations, reboots and remakes are among the only types of movies that major studios like to make these days.
So whether you’re feeling cynical about this year’s offerings or optimistic about the second swings filmmakers are taking, here are the biggest reboots and remakes coming in 2024.
Mean Girls (January 12)
Although the promotional materials tried to do their best to conceal it, the 2024 Mean Girls doesn’t so much adapt the beloved 2004 comedy, but rather the Broadway musical that followed. Which means that, yes, viewers will hear more songs than “Jingle Bell Rock.” Singer Reneé Rapp reprises her stage performance as lead Plastic Regina George,...
So whether you’re feeling cynical about this year’s offerings or optimistic about the second swings filmmakers are taking, here are the biggest reboots and remakes coming in 2024.
Mean Girls (January 12)
Although the promotional materials tried to do their best to conceal it, the 2024 Mean Girls doesn’t so much adapt the beloved 2004 comedy, but rather the Broadway musical that followed. Which means that, yes, viewers will hear more songs than “Jingle Bell Rock.” Singer Reneé Rapp reprises her stage performance as lead Plastic Regina George,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Lindsay Lohan was fetch long before fetch was a thing. So, it should come as no surprise that Paramount paid the actor handsomely to cameo in the new “Mean Girls.”
Sources say Lohan, who became one of young Hollywood’s biggest stars after starring in the 2004 film of the same name, pulled down about $500,000 for a half a day of work in the latest incarnation, a musical that stars a new clique of Plastics led by Angourie Rice and Reneé Rapp. Paramount declined comment. A rep for Lohan declined a request for comment.
Lohan’s surprise entrance in the new film, written by Tina Fey, drew thunderous applause at the New York premiere on Jan. 8. In her scene, Lohan returns to the math competition that served as the denouement of the original, and offers a full-circle moment for the “Mean Girls” franchise, which also spawned a Broadway musical. The actor...
Sources say Lohan, who became one of young Hollywood’s biggest stars after starring in the 2004 film of the same name, pulled down about $500,000 for a half a day of work in the latest incarnation, a musical that stars a new clique of Plastics led by Angourie Rice and Reneé Rapp. Paramount declined comment. A rep for Lohan declined a request for comment.
Lohan’s surprise entrance in the new film, written by Tina Fey, drew thunderous applause at the New York premiere on Jan. 8. In her scene, Lohan returns to the math competition that served as the denouement of the original, and offers a full-circle moment for the “Mean Girls” franchise, which also spawned a Broadway musical. The actor...
- 1/16/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros.’ “Wonka” continued its reign over the U.K. and Ireland box office with £2.2 million ($2.8 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
After six weekends at the box office, the Timothée Chalamet starrer has a sweet total of £56.1 million.
Disney’s Golden Globe-winning “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and featuring Emma Stone in a Golden Globe-winning performance, debuted with £1.8 million. In its third weekend, in third place, Sony’s “Anyone But You” collected £1,246,921 for a total of £5.3 million. Just below, with £1,246,292, in its second weekend, was Warner Bros.’ “One Life,” for a total of £5.8 million.
Rounding off the top five was Sky Cinema/Studiocanal release “The Beekeeper” with £956,380. The other debut in the top 10 was Warner Bros.’ “The Boys In The Boat” that bowed in 10th place with £270,297.
Among the new releases, opening mid-week on Jan. 17 is the keenly anticipated “Mean Girls,” starring Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Reneé Rapp,...
After six weekends at the box office, the Timothée Chalamet starrer has a sweet total of £56.1 million.
Disney’s Golden Globe-winning “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and featuring Emma Stone in a Golden Globe-winning performance, debuted with £1.8 million. In its third weekend, in third place, Sony’s “Anyone But You” collected £1,246,921 for a total of £5.3 million. Just below, with £1,246,292, in its second weekend, was Warner Bros.’ “One Life,” for a total of £5.8 million.
Rounding off the top five was Sky Cinema/Studiocanal release “The Beekeeper” with £956,380. The other debut in the top 10 was Warner Bros.’ “The Boys In The Boat” that bowed in 10th place with £270,297.
Among the new releases, opening mid-week on Jan. 17 is the keenly anticipated “Mean Girls,” starring Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Reneé Rapp,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Lindsay Lohan is reacting to a certain joke included in the new Mean Girls musical movie.
A rep for the 37-year-old actress, who starred as Cady Heron in the original 2004 movie, spoke out about “fire crotch” joke that was featured in the new movie, which is out in theaters now.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the movie, Megan Thee Stallion pops up in a social media montage where she reacts to the Christmas-themed talent show outfit Cady (now played by Angourie Rice) wears, and says in part, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back.”
The reference is an apparent nod to a 2006 paparazzi video in which oil heir Brandon Davis (who is now married to Ashley Benson) referred to Lindsay as “fire crotch.”
“Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film,” Lindsay‘s rep shared with People.
Last week, Lindsay...
A rep for the 37-year-old actress, who starred as Cady Heron in the original 2004 movie, spoke out about “fire crotch” joke that was featured in the new movie, which is out in theaters now.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the movie, Megan Thee Stallion pops up in a social media montage where she reacts to the Christmas-themed talent show outfit Cady (now played by Angourie Rice) wears, and says in part, “We are going back red. Y2K fire crotch is back.”
The reference is an apparent nod to a 2006 paparazzi video in which oil heir Brandon Davis (who is now married to Ashley Benson) referred to Lindsay as “fire crotch.”
“Lindsay was very hurt and disappointed by the reference in the film,” Lindsay‘s rep shared with People.
Last week, Lindsay...
- 1/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Originally gracing our screens in 2004, the seminal Mean Girls movie emerged as a cultural touchstone, capturing the essence of the early 2000s through its endlessly quotable lines and resonant exploration of millennial teenage angst. Penned by the comedic genius Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live) and featuring the talents of a youthful Lindsay Lohan (The Parent Trap), the film artfully depicted high school as a tumultuous battleground defined by archetypal cliques.
Fast forward to 2018, and Tina Fey’s original screenplay underwent a theatrical transformation, landing on Broadway as the dazzling Mean Girls: The Musical. However, this triumphant debut was abruptly halted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, bringing the curtains down on its promising run.
Now, the narrative takes an intriguing turn with the latest iteration of Fey’s beloved tale. This fresh adaptation not only draws inspiration from the original screenplay but also enlists several stars from...
Fast forward to 2018, and Tina Fey’s original screenplay underwent a theatrical transformation, landing on Broadway as the dazzling Mean Girls: The Musical. However, this triumphant debut was abruptly halted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, bringing the curtains down on its promising run.
Now, the narrative takes an intriguing turn with the latest iteration of Fey’s beloved tale. This fresh adaptation not only draws inspiration from the original screenplay but also enlists several stars from...
- 1/15/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Paramount’s “Mean Girls” musical earned a grool $33.2 million from 3,791 theaters over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, beating expectations.
Based on the Broadway adaptation of the 2004 comedy classic, “Mean Girls” was originally commissioned with plans to skip theaters and make a streaming debut directly on Paramount+, but executives opted for a theatrical release after test screenings. The musical film cost just $36 million.
The new “Mean Girls” stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, a role originated by Lindsay Lohan, who must navigate the social scene of her new high school ruled by the Plastics. Reneé Rapp reprises her Broadway role as queen bee Regina George, with a cast that also includes Bebe Wood, Avantika, Jaquel Spivey, Auli’i Cravalho and original stars Tim Meadows and producer-writer Tina Fey.
Paramount intentionally downplayed the song-and-dance numbers in promotional materials for the movie musical, which earned a “B” grade through research firm Cinema Score.
Based on the Broadway adaptation of the 2004 comedy classic, “Mean Girls” was originally commissioned with plans to skip theaters and make a streaming debut directly on Paramount+, but executives opted for a theatrical release after test screenings. The musical film cost just $36 million.
The new “Mean Girls” stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, a role originated by Lindsay Lohan, who must navigate the social scene of her new high school ruled by the Plastics. Reneé Rapp reprises her Broadway role as queen bee Regina George, with a cast that also includes Bebe Wood, Avantika, Jaquel Spivey, Auli’i Cravalho and original stars Tim Meadows and producer-writer Tina Fey.
Paramount intentionally downplayed the song-and-dance numbers in promotional materials for the movie musical, which earned a “B” grade through research firm Cinema Score.
- 1/15/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
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