Paramount’s all-audience movie If, starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by John Krasinski, is heading for a $40M-plus opening on May 17 — which is very good for a non-holiday in May and for an original movie.
Krasinski produced, directed and wrote If.
The PG movie is hot with parents, kids and the 17-34 crowd, especially female. If arrived on three-week pre-release tracking with a very-high 16 “unaided” — that’s the category where those polled express interest in a movie without being prompted. That’s higher than what DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 arrived on tracking with; that fourthquel debuted to $57.9M.
Comps are tricky for If: Hello?! When was the last PG-rated live-action conceived tentpole based on an original property? There was the Jennifer Aniston-Owen Wilson 2008 dog romance Marley & Me, which debuted to $36.3M, but that doesn’t count. There also was 2004’s Nicolas Cage action...
Krasinski produced, directed and wrote If.
The PG movie is hot with parents, kids and the 17-34 crowd, especially female. If arrived on three-week pre-release tracking with a very-high 16 “unaided” — that’s the category where those polled express interest in a movie without being prompted. That’s higher than what DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 arrived on tracking with; that fourthquel debuted to $57.9M.
Comps are tricky for If: Hello?! When was the last PG-rated live-action conceived tentpole based on an original property? There was the Jennifer Aniston-Owen Wilson 2008 dog romance Marley & Me, which debuted to $36.3M, but that doesn’t count. There also was 2004’s Nicolas Cage action...
- 4/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After two weeks of moviegoers returning to theaters in force, we’re back to a weekend with a number of lower-key releases just hoping to make any sort of mark against the two big movies. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
This weekend will once again be about “Kung Fu Panda 4” vs. “Dune: Part Two,” although it’s likely to be a second weekend with the animated movie dominating, with both of them remaining in over 4,000 theaters.
Opening in 2,850 theaters, the biggest new wide release of the weekend is the Mark Wahlberg drama “Arthur the King,” based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (renamed “Michael Light” for the movie), an outdoors endurance racer who puts together a team to cross the Dominican Republic. That team also includes actors Simu Liu (“Barbie”), Nathalie Emmanuel (the “Fast and Furious” movies) and Ali Suliman (“Lone Survivor”), and along the way,...
This weekend will once again be about “Kung Fu Panda 4” vs. “Dune: Part Two,” although it’s likely to be a second weekend with the animated movie dominating, with both of them remaining in over 4,000 theaters.
Opening in 2,850 theaters, the biggest new wide release of the weekend is the Mark Wahlberg drama “Arthur the King,” based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (renamed “Michael Light” for the movie), an outdoors endurance racer who puts together a team to cross the Dominican Republic. That team also includes actors Simu Liu (“Barbie”), Nathalie Emmanuel (the “Fast and Furious” movies) and Ali Suliman (“Lone Survivor”), and along the way,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
In a recent New Yorker profile, Craig Mazin, who wrote The Last of Us and Chernobyl, calls Queen’s Gambit co-creator Scott Frank “one of the best screenwriters of all time.”
Long a known quantity for Get Shorty, Out of Sight, A Walk Among the Tombstones, Marley and Me, The Wolverine and Logan, Frank opens up to the magazine about his less-recognized work: The nearly 60 films he has worked on as a script doctor, earning at times $300,000 a week.
Among the films on that less-well-known list are, according to the piece, Saving Private Ryan, The Ring, Gravity, Night at the Museum, Unfaithful, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Night at the Museum and, says Frank, “a lot of the X-Men movies.” Which ones? “I don’t remember their titles,” he said.
“Ninety-percent of what I get called in on is character work,” Frank told The New Yorker.
Long a known quantity for Get Shorty, Out of Sight, A Walk Among the Tombstones, Marley and Me, The Wolverine and Logan, Frank opens up to the magazine about his less-recognized work: The nearly 60 films he has worked on as a script doctor, earning at times $300,000 a week.
Among the films on that less-well-known list are, according to the piece, Saving Private Ryan, The Ring, Gravity, Night at the Museum, Unfaithful, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Night at the Museum and, says Frank, “a lot of the X-Men movies.” Which ones? “I don’t remember their titles,” he said.
“Ninety-percent of what I get called in on is character work,” Frank told The New Yorker.
- 1/1/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
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Loki (2021)
The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”
Rating: 8.2/10
Stars: Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Owen Wilson (Mobius), Sophia Di Martino,...
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Loki (2021)
The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”
Rating: 8.2/10
Stars: Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Owen Wilson (Mobius), Sophia Di Martino,...
- 10/30/2023
- avclub.com
The list of Oscar-winning directors for short films who have gone on to major careers in the feature-length realm is shorter than you might imagine. Andrea Arnold, Martin McDonagh and Claude Berri achieved arthouse success; David Frankel made multiplex hits like “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Marley & Me.” But perhaps only Taylor Hackford, a winner in 1979 for an affecting little mockumentary titled “Teenage Father,” became a full-scale Hollywood brand — a name associated with a certain temperature of sleek studio gloss and versatile genre smarts.
In an industry increasingly given over to auteur reverence, Hackford has instead consistently proven the essential value of the distinguished craftsman — the kind that keeps the industry running, even if the status doesn’t earn you as many glittering prizes or prestigious festival berths. Consider the Festival Lumière’s tribute to Hackford a welcome exception. The four films selected by the festival to represent the...
In an industry increasingly given over to auteur reverence, Hackford has instead consistently proven the essential value of the distinguished craftsman — the kind that keeps the industry running, even if the status doesn’t earn you as many glittering prizes or prestigious festival berths. Consider the Festival Lumière’s tribute to Hackford a welcome exception. The four films selected by the festival to represent the...
- 10/15/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
After four movies and just over $1 billion at the box office, it’s easy to forget that “John Wick” wasn’t supposed to be a franchise. The first film was sold as a revenge fantasy for “Marley & Me” fans who weren’t satisfied with a good cry. Its budget was modest, accommodating a star the industry considered declining and co-directors with more experience behind a wheel than a camera. Even the theatrical revenue, rather than totaling the kind of tallies that spin studio heads’… heads, were only viewed as above-average. Yet each subsequent sequel saw the gun-toting widower’s popularity skyrocket. As more and more bodies hit the floor, more and more dollars filled Lionsgate’s coffers. John Wick’s journey from obscurity to omnipresence was so unexpected, the third film functioned as a particularly morbid metaphor for coping with newfound fame.
Wick became a franchise because of two...
Wick became a franchise because of two...
- 9/20/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Editor’s Note: This review was originally published at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Briarcliff Entertainment will release “Dogman” in select theaters on Friday, March 15 before expanding on March 22.
Caleb Landry Jones graduates from menacing oddball character actor to sympathetic show-stopping lead in Luc Besson’s “Dogman.” But the French genre filmmaker’s first feature effort since 2019 assassin thriller “Anna” — and his second since 2017’s catastrophic space opera “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” — unfortunately doesn’t deliver the goods to match Landry Jones’ giddily unrestrained turn as a traumatized dog collector turned drag cabaret act turned … well-heeled shooter and avenger of capitalist greed and domestic abuse?
That’s nothing against the 33-year-old American actor’s Method-level dedication to the role. Landry Jones has stamped himself as indie film’s consummate weirdo, playing charmingly raffish outsiders or scary psychos. His Douglas in “Dogman” is a little bit of both,...
Caleb Landry Jones graduates from menacing oddball character actor to sympathetic show-stopping lead in Luc Besson’s “Dogman.” But the French genre filmmaker’s first feature effort since 2019 assassin thriller “Anna” — and his second since 2017’s catastrophic space opera “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” — unfortunately doesn’t deliver the goods to match Landry Jones’ giddily unrestrained turn as a traumatized dog collector turned drag cabaret act turned … well-heeled shooter and avenger of capitalist greed and domestic abuse?
That’s nothing against the 33-year-old American actor’s Method-level dedication to the role. Landry Jones has stamped himself as indie film’s consummate weirdo, playing charmingly raffish outsiders or scary psychos. His Douglas in “Dogman” is a little bit of both,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Dog. Man’s best friend, and also his greatest muse.
Since the beginning of film history, humans have found a way to put a puppies and canines on screen. One of the very first British movies was the 1905 silent short “Rescued by Rover,” about a Collie leading her master to their kidnapped baby. That film launched the career of Blair, the first canine onscreen actor, and defined how dogs would be depicted in cinema for centuries: loyal, smart, resourceful, and lovable.
From there, canine actors began appearing at a steady clip throughout film history. They appeared in comedies like Charlie Chaplin’s “A Dog’s Life” and teary dramas like “Old Yeller.” And kid-friendly companies like Disney churned out film after film centering dogs, like “Homeward Bound” and the “Air Bud” franchise. The dog movie is maybe not the most well-respected genre in the history of film, but it’s hard...
Since the beginning of film history, humans have found a way to put a puppies and canines on screen. One of the very first British movies was the 1905 silent short “Rescued by Rover,” about a Collie leading her master to their kidnapped baby. That film launched the career of Blair, the first canine onscreen actor, and defined how dogs would be depicted in cinema for centuries: loyal, smart, resourceful, and lovable.
From there, canine actors began appearing at a steady clip throughout film history. They appeared in comedies like Charlie Chaplin’s “A Dog’s Life” and teary dramas like “Old Yeller.” And kid-friendly companies like Disney churned out film after film centering dogs, like “Homeward Bound” and the “Air Bud” franchise. The dog movie is maybe not the most well-respected genre in the history of film, but it’s hard...
- 8/19/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Producer Erik Feig could have been describing “SuperBad” or “Good Boys” when he outlined his new movie to Universal, pitching them on backing his mid-budget film with a detailed slideshow that included everything from ideas for TikTok promotions to potential merchandising. “This is a raunchy, cinematic comedy with heart, about finding your people and your purpose,” a slideshow for the Picturestart founder’s new project, “Strays,” read. Except, in this case, there’s a twist. “It just happens to star a pack of dogs.”
It’s getting harder and harder to convince studios to take the plunge when it comes to movies that aren’t based on toys or comic books. That’s something Feig knows all too well, having previously served as the head of Lionsgate’s film division.
“It’s always a challenge to get a ‘yes,'” Feig says. “It’s a hard job and there’s...
It’s getting harder and harder to convince studios to take the plunge when it comes to movies that aren’t based on toys or comic books. That’s something Feig knows all too well, having previously served as the head of Lionsgate’s film division.
“It’s always a challenge to get a ‘yes,'” Feig says. “It’s a hard job and there’s...
- 8/18/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Curzon is re-releasing Lars von Trier’s ‘The Idiots’.
Warner Bros’ superhero sci-fi Blue Beetle and Universal’s canine comedy Strays head the new titles at the UK-Ireland box office, in a post-Barbenheimer test of how the market can handle two wide studio releases.
Opening in 556 cinemas, Blue Beetle is the third feature from Puerto Rican filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto. In the film, after an alien scarab chooses a teenager to be its symbiotic host, the youngster becomes the eponymous superhero with an unpredictable suit of armour.
Xolo Mariduena leads the cast, which also includes Bruna Marquezine, Damian Alcazar, George Lopez and Adriana Barraza.
Warner Bros’ superhero sci-fi Blue Beetle and Universal’s canine comedy Strays head the new titles at the UK-Ireland box office, in a post-Barbenheimer test of how the market can handle two wide studio releases.
Opening in 556 cinemas, Blue Beetle is the third feature from Puerto Rican filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto. In the film, after an alien scarab chooses a teenager to be its symbiotic host, the youngster becomes the eponymous superhero with an unpredictable suit of armour.
Xolo Mariduena leads the cast, which also includes Bruna Marquezine, Damian Alcazar, George Lopez and Adriana Barraza.
- 8/18/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Legally, we cannot say that Josh Greenbaum’s “Strays” is meant for children. The film, despite its dog-centric storyline, is rated R, and frequently shows dogs humping and getting high, and probably will scare kids into thinking Will Forte’s demonic dog-hating Doug is the epitome of the inevitable horrors of adulthood.
Oddly, “Strays” will likely play best to an adolescent audience, because its humor is geared firmly toward the 13-year-old demographic. But that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. To the contrary, “Strays” plays like a slow morphine drip into an oblivion in which Jamie Foxx’s voiceover acting as an adorably emotive Boston terrier named Bug is Oscar-worthy and Will Ferrell’s signature “who, me?” tone (perfected in “Elf”) is on full display as adorable mutt Reggie, a pet who unwittingly escapes a toxic relationship with aforementioned loser Doug. Just let it wash over you.
That is,...
Oddly, “Strays” will likely play best to an adolescent audience, because its humor is geared firmly toward the 13-year-old demographic. But that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. To the contrary, “Strays” plays like a slow morphine drip into an oblivion in which Jamie Foxx’s voiceover acting as an adorably emotive Boston terrier named Bug is Oscar-worthy and Will Ferrell’s signature “who, me?” tone (perfected in “Elf”) is on full display as adorable mutt Reggie, a pet who unwittingly escapes a toxic relationship with aforementioned loser Doug. Just let it wash over you.
That is,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Puppy Love is a romantic comedy film directed by Nick Fabiano and Richard Alan Reid from a screenplay by Greg Glienna, Peter Stass, and Kristen Guenther. The rom-com film stars Grant Gustin and Lucy Hale in the lead roles of Max and Nicole. Puppy Love follows the two after a horrible first date but Max’s dog gets pregnant by Nicole’s dog and this starts a cutesy and anxiety-filled love story. So, if you loved Puppy Love here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Rescued by Ruby (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: State trooper Dan (Grant Gustin) dreams of joining the K-9 Search & Rescue team, but no one will give him the chance. Shelter dog Ruby dreams of having a home, but is running out of hope. When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, it’s their unshakable bond that helps them face their toughest challenge yet. Based on a true story.
Rescued by Ruby (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: State trooper Dan (Grant Gustin) dreams of joining the K-9 Search & Rescue team, but no one will give him the chance. Shelter dog Ruby dreams of having a home, but is running out of hope. When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, it’s their unshakable bond that helps them face their toughest challenge yet. Based on a true story.
- 8/12/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Hey there, fellow movie enthusiasts and fellow feelers of all things emotional. Get ready to ride a rollercoaster of heartache and tearful moments as we dive into the realm of the top 10 saddest movies ever made.
We all know that sometimes a good cry is just as therapeutic as a hearty laugh, and that’s exactly what we’re in for.
As someone who firmly believes in the power of a poignant story, I’m excited to guide you through these tear-jerking tales that have touched hearts and left a lasting impact on cinema.
From tragic dramas to heartrending romances, let’s dive into a world where emotions run high and the tears flow freely.
1 “Schindler’s List” (1993) – A Heartbreaking Tale of Humanity
“Schindler’s List” doesn’t just deliver a gut-wrenching historical narrative – it rips open wounds that can never truly heal.
Spielberg’s masterful direction and exceptional performances convey the...
We all know that sometimes a good cry is just as therapeutic as a hearty laugh, and that’s exactly what we’re in for.
As someone who firmly believes in the power of a poignant story, I’m excited to guide you through these tear-jerking tales that have touched hearts and left a lasting impact on cinema.
From tragic dramas to heartrending romances, let’s dive into a world where emotions run high and the tears flow freely.
1 “Schindler’s List” (1993) – A Heartbreaking Tale of Humanity
“Schindler’s List” doesn’t just deliver a gut-wrenching historical narrative – it rips open wounds that can never truly heal.
Spielberg’s masterful direction and exceptional performances convey the...
- 8/11/2023
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Hollywood lost another legend with the death of Alan Arkin. Arkin is an Academy Award and Tony Award-winning actor most recently known for his role in The Kominsky Method, but many fans know him for his unforgettable role as the grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine. So, what was Alan Arkin’s net worth at the time of his death? Here’s what to know.
Alan Arkin’s net worth at the time of his death
Actor Alan Arkin left behind a serious legacy at 89 years old — and that legacy came with plenty of cash. Alan Arkin’s net worth was reportedly $10 million at the time of his death.
Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was 11 years old. In 1979, he told People that the reason he didn’t live in LA was because of his childhood experiences there. He then went...
Alan Arkin’s net worth at the time of his death
Actor Alan Arkin left behind a serious legacy at 89 years old — and that legacy came with plenty of cash. Alan Arkin’s net worth was reportedly $10 million at the time of his death.
Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was 11 years old. In 1979, he told People that the reason he didn’t live in LA was because of his childhood experiences there. He then went...
- 6/30/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
TheWrap is proud to present the 12 finalist films in the 2023 ShortList Film Festival, chosen from award-winning shorts from across the world in the past year. This year’s films tell personal stories that captivate and inspire — including a film about two Chinese grandmothers, a film about scuba diving in the ruins of a tsunami and one film about the LAPD blowing up a neighborhood.
The films – which include narrative, documentaries and animation - are available to watch and vote on from June 28 through July 12, exclusively on TheWrap.
The award-winning short film that is chosen by TheWrap’s Industry Jury will be honored with the prestigious Industry Prize. This year’s jury comprises award-winning producer Christine Vachon, director Elegance Bratton, veteran producer Amy Baer and PR veteran Joshua Jackson. The Shortlist is programmed by respected short film programmer Landon Zakheim.
The top-ranking short film that receives the most online votes will...
The films – which include narrative, documentaries and animation - are available to watch and vote on from June 28 through July 12, exclusively on TheWrap.
The award-winning short film that is chosen by TheWrap’s Industry Jury will be honored with the prestigious Industry Prize. This year’s jury comprises award-winning producer Christine Vachon, director Elegance Bratton, veteran producer Amy Baer and PR veteran Joshua Jackson. The Shortlist is programmed by respected short film programmer Landon Zakheim.
The top-ranking short film that receives the most online votes will...
- 6/28/2023
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Who doesn't love Owen Wilson? In the late '90s, the blond star burst on the scene in Wes Anderson's "Bottle Rocket," snuck into big productions like "The Haunting" and "Armageddon," and then hit the big time when he teamed with Jackie Chan for the blockbuster "Shanghai-Noon" and its sequel. Since then, Wilson has expanded his portfolio with instant classics like "Zoolander," "Wedding Crashers," and "Midnight in Paris," and continues to show off his knack for lighthearted comedy in films such as "The French Dispatch," and the Marvel Disney+ series, "Loki."
Wilson even has his own animated franchise, Disney/Pixar's "Cars," in which he plays Lightning McQueen, a role he's returned to various times, including the California Adventure theme park ride. There's nothing he can't do, and his careful project selection typically ensures quality despite a small handful of duds during his nearly three-decade stay on the Hollywood A-list.
Wilson even has his own animated franchise, Disney/Pixar's "Cars," in which he plays Lightning McQueen, a role he's returned to various times, including the California Adventure theme park ride. There's nothing he can't do, and his careful project selection typically ensures quality despite a small handful of duds during his nearly three-decade stay on the Hollywood A-list.
- 5/13/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
Quentin Tarantino has been fortunate in that all of his movies have been successful… with the exception of Death Proof. The film was one-half of the Grindhouse double feature with Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror, but audiences didn’t know what to make of it. Death Proof only grossed $31 million in its standalone release, and Tarantino said that the movie’s failure shook his confidence.
While speaking to Spain’s Diari Ara (via Variety) during his Cinema Speculation book tour, Quentin Tarantino reflected on the performance of Death Proof. “I have been lucky enough to write stories that have connected with many people, and this has allowed me to practice my art without the restrictions that most filmmakers have,” Tarantino said. “Now, a funny thing happened: for a while I was getting a lot of project proposals, until the studios ended up assuming that I do my stories and it wasn’t worth the effort.
While speaking to Spain’s Diari Ara (via Variety) during his Cinema Speculation book tour, Quentin Tarantino reflected on the performance of Death Proof. “I have been lucky enough to write stories that have connected with many people, and this has allowed me to practice my art without the restrictions that most filmmakers have,” Tarantino said. “Now, a funny thing happened: for a while I was getting a lot of project proposals, until the studios ended up assuming that I do my stories and it wasn’t worth the effort.
- 4/14/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Jennifer Aniston first entered the glamorous celebrity sphere more than three decades ago, and our love for her has only grown since then.
Fans have followed Aniston from her lovable role on "Friends" to her superstar movie career in the aughts with classics like "The Object of My Affection," "The Breakup," and "Marley & Me." She then made her grand return to television in the critically acclaimed 2019 Apple TV+ show "The Morning Show." But fans can't get enough of her in romantic comedies, her latest being "Murder Mystery 2" with Adam Sandler, which hits Netflix on March 31.
Of course, fans have also enjoyed watching Aniston make waves off screen through her philanthropic efforts and hilarious talk-show appearances along the way.
In honor of Aniston's timeless legacy, look back at just how much - or how little, really - she's changed with her evolution from the '90s to now.
Related:...
Fans have followed Aniston from her lovable role on "Friends" to her superstar movie career in the aughts with classics like "The Object of My Affection," "The Breakup," and "Marley & Me." She then made her grand return to television in the critically acclaimed 2019 Apple TV+ show "The Morning Show." But fans can't get enough of her in romantic comedies, her latest being "Murder Mystery 2" with Adam Sandler, which hits Netflix on March 31.
Of course, fans have also enjoyed watching Aniston make waves off screen through her philanthropic efforts and hilarious talk-show appearances along the way.
In honor of Aniston's timeless legacy, look back at just how much - or how little, really - she's changed with her evolution from the '90s to now.
Related:...
- 3/29/2023
- by Ryan Roschke
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Aniston is one of the most iconic figures in Hollywood today.
She rose to fame in the classic sitcom Friends, which catapulted her into the limelight and made her a household name. Since then, she has continued to be a force in the entertainment industry, starring in numerous movies and television shows and making appearances at high profile events.
This article takes a look at Jennifer Aniston’s journey from her humble beginnings to becoming an icon. We’ll explore how she got her start in Hollywood, how she has evolved as an actor over time, and her lasting legacy as an icon of modern culture.
Through this journey, we will take a closer look at some of the unique experiences that have shaped Aniston’s professional career and personal life. We will also discuss what makes her so beloved by fans all over the world and how she continues to influence popular culture.
She rose to fame in the classic sitcom Friends, which catapulted her into the limelight and made her a household name. Since then, she has continued to be a force in the entertainment industry, starring in numerous movies and television shows and making appearances at high profile events.
This article takes a look at Jennifer Aniston’s journey from her humble beginnings to becoming an icon. We’ll explore how she got her start in Hollywood, how she has evolved as an actor over time, and her lasting legacy as an icon of modern culture.
Through this journey, we will take a closer look at some of the unique experiences that have shaped Aniston’s professional career and personal life. We will also discuss what makes her so beloved by fans all over the world and how she continues to influence popular culture.
- 3/28/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Jordan Peele’s next film will arrive sooner than you might think, dropping in theaters around Christmas of 2024.
“Jordan Peele will be releasing his fourth feature film on Christmas 2024. Universal Pictures, the distributor responsible for all three of his earlier films – Get Out, Us and the most recent, Nope – updated its release calendar to reflect an ‘untitled’ Peele film that’s slated to premiere in theaters on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.”
Read more at HypeBeast
Perhaps Warner Brothers moved too quickly on this one, but was it a mistake to spoil Gal Gadot’s appearance as Wonder Woman in the trailers for Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
“One of the oddest things about the promotional work for Shazam! Fury of the Gods is that Warner Bros. has chosen to officially spoil Wonder Woman’s appearance in the film. I saw my screening before the now-infamous ad was released but the studio itself...
“Jordan Peele will be releasing his fourth feature film on Christmas 2024. Universal Pictures, the distributor responsible for all three of his earlier films – Get Out, Us and the most recent, Nope – updated its release calendar to reflect an ‘untitled’ Peele film that’s slated to premiere in theaters on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.”
Read more at HypeBeast
Perhaps Warner Brothers moved too quickly on this one, but was it a mistake to spoil Gal Gadot’s appearance as Wonder Woman in the trailers for Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
“One of the oddest things about the promotional work for Shazam! Fury of the Gods is that Warner Bros. has chosen to officially spoil Wonder Woman’s appearance in the film. I saw my screening before the now-infamous ad was released but the studio itself...
- 3/21/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
HBO Max has cooked up a slate of several classic films as well as a few newer ones arriving this January. “The Menu” (2022) arrived early in the month after releasing theatrically in November before Thanksgiving. Danny DeVito’s “Matilda” (1996) can contend with Netflix’s new movie musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book. And while Tom Hanks’ latest role “A Man Called Otto” has hit the box office, several of his films have landed at various streamers if you’re hankering for more after the tear-jearking feature film.
Hitting the sweet spot for dog movie lovers is “Marley and Me,” starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, and the animated wonder “The Book of Life” is also newly added.
Here are some of the best new movies to stream on HBO Max in January 2023.
“Matilda” (1996) (Sony Pictures)
The 1996 version of Roald Dahl’s classic book arrived on HBO’s streaming service...
Hitting the sweet spot for dog movie lovers is “Marley and Me,” starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, and the animated wonder “The Book of Life” is also newly added.
Here are some of the best new movies to stream on HBO Max in January 2023.
“Matilda” (1996) (Sony Pictures)
The 1996 version of Roald Dahl’s classic book arrived on HBO’s streaming service...
- 1/22/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
New year, new Netflix! January 2023’s slate can keep viewers entertained amidst all the gray skies and rainstorms, with new original films like “Dog Gone” starring Rob Lowe to classics like “Forrest Gump” starring Tom Hanks. Those who can’t get enough of the adrenaline of “Top Gun: Maverick” can stream the original film on Netflix now, too.
Other genres well-represented in the batch of new titles on Netflix in January include the whodunnit and rom-com, with several options like “The Pale Blue Eye” and “You People” landing as Netflix originals. For those in a more serious mood, “Brokeback Mountain” is now available. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” promises fun for the whole family with Illumination animation, child-favorite characters and a throwback to songs of the seventies for parents.
Here are some of the best new movies to watch on Netflix in January 2023:
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The 25 Best New Movies...
Other genres well-represented in the batch of new titles on Netflix in January include the whodunnit and rom-com, with several options like “The Pale Blue Eye” and “You People” landing as Netflix originals. For those in a more serious mood, “Brokeback Mountain” is now available. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” promises fun for the whole family with Illumination animation, child-favorite characters and a throwback to songs of the seventies for parents.
Here are some of the best new movies to watch on Netflix in January 2023:
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The 25 Best New Movies...
- 1/15/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
It’s the end of the world as we know it and HBO Max feels fine. The Warner Bros. Discovery streamer’s list of new releases for January 2023 is highlighted by one long-awaited post-apocalyptic adventure.
HBO’s TV adaptation of beloved video game The Last of Us premieres on Jan. 15. Created by Chernobyl writer Craig Mazin, this story will follow the game storyline of Joel (Pedro Pascal) guiding 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) through a virus-ridden wasteland towards hope. It’s probably gonna be awesome.
The other big original series this month is animated mystery comedy Velma. Brought to life by Mindy Kaling, this show will be all about Scooby-Doo’s bespectacled buddy Velma Dinkley. Jinkies indeed!
There aren’t any major HBO Max original movie releases this January. The first of the month sees the arrival of Ghostbusters (1984), Hereditary, John Wick, and more. Recent theatrical release The Menu premieres on Jan.
HBO’s TV adaptation of beloved video game The Last of Us premieres on Jan. 15. Created by Chernobyl writer Craig Mazin, this story will follow the game storyline of Joel (Pedro Pascal) guiding 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) through a virus-ridden wasteland towards hope. It’s probably gonna be awesome.
The other big original series this month is animated mystery comedy Velma. Brought to life by Mindy Kaling, this show will be all about Scooby-Doo’s bespectacled buddy Velma Dinkley. Jinkies indeed!
There aren’t any major HBO Max original movie releases this January. The first of the month sees the arrival of Ghostbusters (1984), Hereditary, John Wick, and more. Recent theatrical release The Menu premieres on Jan.
- 1/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The new year brings new offerings on HBO and HBO Max. There are a number of fresh titles hitting the streaming service on Jan. 1, perfect for watching with friends or family on the first day of 2023.
HBO is adding an eclectic list of dramas, comedies, action and horror films in January. There’s “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “The Cabin in the Woods” and “Hereditary” for those who prefer Halloween to New Year’s. Award-winning dramas coming to the platform include “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Captain Phillips,” and “The Artist.” Comedy offerings include “White Chicks,” “Horrible Bosses 2,” and “Our Idiot Brother.” And you can also check out the first three films in the John Wick franchise before “John Wick: Chapter 4” hits theaters this spring.
On the original programming side, there’s the Season 29 premiere of “Real Sports With Bryan Gumbel,” as well as the second season of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?...
HBO is adding an eclectic list of dramas, comedies, action and horror films in January. There’s “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “The Cabin in the Woods” and “Hereditary” for those who prefer Halloween to New Year’s. Award-winning dramas coming to the platform include “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Captain Phillips,” and “The Artist.” Comedy offerings include “White Chicks,” “Horrible Bosses 2,” and “Our Idiot Brother.” And you can also check out the first three films in the John Wick franchise before “John Wick: Chapter 4” hits theaters this spring.
On the original programming side, there’s the Season 29 premiere of “Real Sports With Bryan Gumbel,” as well as the second season of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?...
- 1/1/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star in ‘The Last of Us’ (Photograph by Courtesy of HBO)
The Mandalorian‘s Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones‘ Bella Ramsey star in the post-apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us, premiering on HBO Max on January 15, 2023. The streaming service’s January lineup also includes the new adult animated series Velma which delves into the backstory of Scooby-Doo’s Velma Dinkley. And Aquaman‘s Jason Momoa hosts the competition series The Climb featuring amateur climbers battling for a 100,000 cash prize.
HBO Max will also be debuting live sports beginning with coverage of the U.S. Women’s National Team vs. New Zealand soccer match on January 17th. In With the Old returns for its third season on January 11th and Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? is back for a second season starring January 6th.
Series & Films Arriving On HBO Max In January 2023:
January 1:
20 Feet From Stardom,...
The Mandalorian‘s Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones‘ Bella Ramsey star in the post-apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us, premiering on HBO Max on January 15, 2023. The streaming service’s January lineup also includes the new adult animated series Velma which delves into the backstory of Scooby-Doo’s Velma Dinkley. And Aquaman‘s Jason Momoa hosts the competition series The Climb featuring amateur climbers battling for a 100,000 cash prize.
HBO Max will also be debuting live sports beginning with coverage of the U.S. Women’s National Team vs. New Zealand soccer match on January 17th. In With the Old returns for its third season on January 11th and Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? is back for a second season starring January 6th.
Series & Films Arriving On HBO Max In January 2023:
January 1:
20 Feet From Stardom,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
From “Old Yeller” to “Marley & Me” to “Dog,” movies charting the relationship between man and man’s best friend are sure to bring the waterworks, and Netflix has already lined up the 2023 book adaptation that will have you grabbing your tissues. The trailer for “Dog Gone,” starring Rob Lowe and adapted from Pauls Toutonghi’s 2016 book of the same name, just dropped.
“Dog Gone” is the true story of John Marshall (Rob Lowe) as he embarks on the Appalachian Trail to find Gonker, the four-legged best friend to his son Fielding (Johnny Berchtold).
“Gonker isn’t any dog. He’s my best friend,” Fielding says. “Everyone needs one soul who loves you because you are you. That’s who Gonker was for me. And now he’s lost.”
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An earnest Lowe promises Berchtold...
“Dog Gone” is the true story of John Marshall (Rob Lowe) as he embarks on the Appalachian Trail to find Gonker, the four-legged best friend to his son Fielding (Johnny Berchtold).
“Gonker isn’t any dog. He’s my best friend,” Fielding says. “Everyone needs one soul who loves you because you are you. That’s who Gonker was for me. And now he’s lost.”
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- 12/13/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: IFC Films has snapped up North American rights to the new Owen Wilson comedy Paint from writer and director Brit McAdams.
Based on The Blacklist 2010 screenplay, Paint follows Carl Nagle, Vermont’s No. 1 public television painter who is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves. The pic will get a theatrical release on April 28, 2023 and stream exclusively on AMC+ later that year.
Arianna Bocco, President of IFC Films, said, “We’re thrilled to finally work with the boundless and versatile talent of Owen Wilson, as he effortlessly brings Carl Nargle’s character to life from a savvy script and direction by Brit McAdams. Paint has all the makings of a quotable comedic masterpiece, and we hope audiences of all ages are ready for a lot of laughs and a lot of heart.
Based on The Blacklist 2010 screenplay, Paint follows Carl Nagle, Vermont’s No. 1 public television painter who is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves. The pic will get a theatrical release on April 28, 2023 and stream exclusively on AMC+ later that year.
Arianna Bocco, President of IFC Films, said, “We’re thrilled to finally work with the boundless and versatile talent of Owen Wilson, as he effortlessly brings Carl Nargle’s character to life from a savvy script and direction by Brit McAdams. Paint has all the makings of a quotable comedic masterpiece, and we hope audiences of all ages are ready for a lot of laughs and a lot of heart.
- 11/17/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Poor Jen.” That was the phrase that started to follow Jennifer Aniston around not long after her divorce from Brad Pitt. One minute the Friends star was half of a Hollywood golden couple and owner of the world’s most lusted-after haircut. The next, she was an on-the-shelf spinster whose husband had ditched her for his sexy co-star. Would she ever find happiness? Would she be outpaced by her own biological clock? A public fixation with who she was dating or if she would have kids felt like a coded way of wondering whether she would ever summon the ability to overcome the humiliation. But this week, Aniston trashed the narrative.
Rubbishing ongoing rumours of her being too “selfish” or “career-obsessed” to become a mother, she revealed to Allure that she’d tried to have a child for many years but was unsuccessful. Now, she has accepted that biological motherhood...
Rubbishing ongoing rumours of her being too “selfish” or “career-obsessed” to become a mother, she revealed to Allure that she’d tried to have a child for many years but was unsuccessful. Now, she has accepted that biological motherhood...
- 11/11/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
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Former Paramount Pictures duo John Goldwyn and Karen Rosenfelt are reuniting at Warner Bros. Television.
The feature executives-turned-independent producers have formed production company Goldwyn/Rosenfelt Productions and have entered into a first-look television deal with the studio overseen by Channing Dungey.
Under the multiple-year deal, Goldwyn and Rosenfelt will develop original scripted programming for the studio’s internal portfolio, including HBO Max, as well as outside streaming services, cable and broadcast networks.
In addition to exec producing Hulu’s Emmy-nominated limited series Dopesick, Goldwyn and Rosenfelt spent more than a decade together at Paramount Pictures, where the former served as president and then vice chairman of the studio’s motion picture group. During his tenure atop the studio, Goldwyn oversaw features including Saving Private Ryan, Titanic, Mission: Impossible and Forrest Gump, among countless others. On the TV side, he launched the original Dexter...
Former Paramount Pictures duo John Goldwyn and Karen Rosenfelt are reuniting at Warner Bros. Television.
The feature executives-turned-independent producers have formed production company Goldwyn/Rosenfelt Productions and have entered into a first-look television deal with the studio overseen by Channing Dungey.
Under the multiple-year deal, Goldwyn and Rosenfelt will develop original scripted programming for the studio’s internal portfolio, including HBO Max, as well as outside streaming services, cable and broadcast networks.
In addition to exec producing Hulu’s Emmy-nominated limited series Dopesick, Goldwyn and Rosenfelt spent more than a decade together at Paramount Pictures, where the former served as president and then vice chairman of the studio’s motion picture group. During his tenure atop the studio, Goldwyn oversaw features including Saving Private Ryan, Titanic, Mission: Impossible and Forrest Gump, among countless others. On the TV side, he launched the original Dexter...
- 9/14/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Animal Lovers
If you are looking for a movie about VIP pets, then Adoring might be just the movie you need in your life. Adoring (宠爱 chǒng’ài) is a romantic comedy movie released in 2019. The movie follows the stories of six different people and their pets, finding out how they get love in their lives. A fun fact for those animal-loving fans is that the director of this movie found the email of an animal trainer from the Japanese hit movie Hachi online and contacted them directly.
Read further as we deep-dive into this film, giving you all the reasons why it should be on your list for your next movie night.
Review Synopsis
As mentioned previously, we will see a tale of six different stories. One of the stories is between Chen Le Yu and Jiang Nan. Childhood friends, going to the same high school, they’ve grown up together.
If you are looking for a movie about VIP pets, then Adoring might be just the movie you need in your life. Adoring (宠爱 chǒng’ài) is a romantic comedy movie released in 2019. The movie follows the stories of six different people and their pets, finding out how they get love in their lives. A fun fact for those animal-loving fans is that the director of this movie found the email of an animal trainer from the Japanese hit movie Hachi online and contacted them directly.
Read further as we deep-dive into this film, giving you all the reasons why it should be on your list for your next movie night.
Review Synopsis
As mentioned previously, we will see a tale of six different stories. One of the stories is between Chen Le Yu and Jiang Nan. Childhood friends, going to the same high school, they’ve grown up together.
- 8/30/2022
- by Peter Adams
- AsianMoviePulse
Bryan Cranston has played his share of fuddy-duddy straight arrows, and when you see him in “Jerry & Marge Go Large,” you may just think, “Oh, he’s doing it again.” But Cranston is too fine an actor to merely phone in another nerd. As Jerry Selbee, a cereal-factory middle manager in Evart, Michigan, who’s getting ready to begin his (forced) retirement, Cranston wears big wire-frame glasses, the kind of short-sleeve plaid shirts that come in shades of lavatory yellow-green, and a bristly conservative haircut that lends him a droid-like reserve. The character is every bit as wholesome, square, and aw-shucks genial as he looks. Cranston makes him a dry-voiced dweeb without edges or demons; he might be George H.W. Bush’s mild-mannered Midwestern cousin. Then again, we know there’s got to be some dimension to the guy or Bryan Cranston wouldn’t be playing him.
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- 6/15/2022
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ today unveiled first-look photos for its upcoming film Jerry and Marge Go Large, starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, also announcing that it will premiere exclusively on the platform in the U.S. on June 17. The film will roll out on Paramount+ in Australia, Canada and Latin America and in additional markets, when the service becomes available there later this year. It will be distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution in remaining international markets.
Jerry and Marge Go Large is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins millions, using the money to revive their small Michigan town. The film from Paramount Players and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, Gil Netter and Levantine Films also stars Larry Wilmore, Rainn Wilson, Anna Camp, Ann Harada, Jake McDorman, Michael McKean and Uly Schlesinger.
Jerry and Marge Go Large is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins millions, using the money to revive their small Michigan town. The film from Paramount Players and MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, Gil Netter and Levantine Films also stars Larry Wilmore, Rainn Wilson, Anna Camp, Ann Harada, Jake McDorman, Michael McKean and Uly Schlesinger.
- 4/26/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When Channing Tatum was promoting his latest movie “Dog,” he got the same question over and over again: Does the title character survive through the end credits?
“People were saying I will not see this movie unless I know the dog lives,” Tatum says, laughing. “‘Marley and Me’ scarred everyone so hard. Everyone has Ptsd from it. They will not see a dog movie unless they know for certain that thing doesn’t die.”
Tatum wasn’t initially sure if he should reveal the outcome of the film — which opened last month, in which he stars and co-directed with his producing partner Reid Carolin — about a U.S. Army Ranger who takes a road trip with a Belgian Malinois. “I was so vehemently against telling people the end of my movie, but apparently it works,” he says. “I think I’m going to tell everyone the end of my movies now.
“People were saying I will not see this movie unless I know the dog lives,” Tatum says, laughing. “‘Marley and Me’ scarred everyone so hard. Everyone has Ptsd from it. They will not see a dog movie unless they know for certain that thing doesn’t die.”
Tatum wasn’t initially sure if he should reveal the outcome of the film — which opened last month, in which he stars and co-directed with his producing partner Reid Carolin — about a U.S. Army Ranger who takes a road trip with a Belgian Malinois. “I was so vehemently against telling people the end of my movie, but apparently it works,” he says. “I think I’m going to tell everyone the end of my movies now.
- 3/23/2022
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
It’s (still) good to be Tom Holland.
The 25-year-old actor has been all-but-singlehandedly propelling ticket sales at North American movie theaters, leading two films in the top three spots on domestic box office charts. Over the weekend, his action-adventure “Uncharted” repeated No. 1 as his comic book epic “Spider-Man: No Way Home” followed closely behind in third place.
“Uncharted,” Sony’s long-in-the-works video game adaptation, brought in $23.2 million from 4,275 domestic venues in its second weekend of release, representing a 46% decline in revenues from its $44 million debut. That brings its domestic total to $83.3 million. For big-budget tentpoles, which tend to be front-loaded in terms of box office grosses, a 50% drop is standard. But making the hold for “Uncharted” a little more impressive, the film did not enjoy the rapturous reviews that greeted “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” meaning Holland’s star-power likely had a hand in selling movie stubs. It helps that...
The 25-year-old actor has been all-but-singlehandedly propelling ticket sales at North American movie theaters, leading two films in the top three spots on domestic box office charts. Over the weekend, his action-adventure “Uncharted” repeated No. 1 as his comic book epic “Spider-Man: No Way Home” followed closely behind in third place.
“Uncharted,” Sony’s long-in-the-works video game adaptation, brought in $23.2 million from 4,275 domestic venues in its second weekend of release, representing a 46% decline in revenues from its $44 million debut. That brings its domestic total to $83.3 million. For big-budget tentpoles, which tend to be front-loaded in terms of box office grosses, a 50% drop is standard. But making the hold for “Uncharted” a little more impressive, the film did not enjoy the rapturous reviews that greeted “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” meaning Holland’s star-power likely had a hand in selling movie stubs. It helps that...
- 2/27/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Propagate has promoted Rodney Ferrell to President, Worldwide Scripted Content.
The former Fox exec, who joined Propagate in 2019 as Executive Vice President, Scripted Television, will oversee global production and development for all the A+E Network-backed independent production company’s scripted programming.
Since joining, Ferrell has set about developing series into production including Showtime’s Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation, The CW’s reimagining of Zorro with a female lead and Fox’s Our Kind of People.
He also helps run Propagate Fuego, the company’s Spanish language content division, and has developed Netflix’s Spanish-language series Rebelde.
Prior to Propagate, Ferrell oversaw production of the likes of Marley and Me and The Chronicles of Narnia for Fox 2000.
“Since joining Propagate, Rodney has successfully driven development and production on a diverse slate of scripted series,” said Propagate Chairman and Co-CEO Ben Silverman and Co-CEO Howard T. Owens. “He has...
The former Fox exec, who joined Propagate in 2019 as Executive Vice President, Scripted Television, will oversee global production and development for all the A+E Network-backed independent production company’s scripted programming.
Since joining, Ferrell has set about developing series into production including Showtime’s Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation, The CW’s reimagining of Zorro with a female lead and Fox’s Our Kind of People.
He also helps run Propagate Fuego, the company’s Spanish language content division, and has developed Netflix’s Spanish-language series Rebelde.
Prior to Propagate, Ferrell oversaw production of the likes of Marley and Me and The Chronicles of Narnia for Fox 2000.
“Since joining Propagate, Rodney has successfully driven development and production on a diverse slate of scripted series,” said Propagate Chairman and Co-CEO Ben Silverman and Co-CEO Howard T. Owens. “He has...
- 2/15/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Kathleen Turner, Rosemarie DeWitt and Keyla Monterroso have boarded Signature Films comedy “The Estate,” starring Toni Collette and Anna Faris.
Directed by Dean Craig, who also wrote the script, the film revolves around sisters Macey (Collette) and Savanna (Faris), who learn their wealthy but estranged Aunt Hilda is dying from cancer. Seeing this as an opportunity to get her inheritance and rescue their dying café, the sisters plan to improve their bitter relationship and cater to Hilda’s needs.
However, when they get to the extravagant estate, the siblings find that they’re not the only ones in the family with shifted morals. Cousins Beatrice and Richard have come along with the same plan to swoon Hilda into giving them her estate, and soon, it becomes a battle between the eclectic family as to who can impress the matriarch the most and come out on top.
The project, which is...
Directed by Dean Craig, who also wrote the script, the film revolves around sisters Macey (Collette) and Savanna (Faris), who learn their wealthy but estranged Aunt Hilda is dying from cancer. Seeing this as an opportunity to get her inheritance and rescue their dying café, the sisters plan to improve their bitter relationship and cater to Hilda’s needs.
However, when they get to the extravagant estate, the siblings find that they’re not the only ones in the family with shifted morals. Cousins Beatrice and Richard have come along with the same plan to swoon Hilda into giving them her estate, and soon, it becomes a battle between the eclectic family as to who can impress the matriarch the most and come out on top.
The project, which is...
- 1/27/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Though the summer movie season is winding down (if it ever really started this year), Amazon Prime’s list of new releases for September 2021 is chock full of worthwhile movie options.
For starters, Amazon’s library movie titles are quite good this month. September 1 sees the arrivals of heavyweights such as Apollo 13, Arachnophobia, Romeo + Juliet, The Descent, and The Social Network. And if that weren’t enough, the streamer is trying out some intriguing original movies as well. Cinderella, a modern update on the classic fairy tale, premieres on September 3. That will be followed by “exotic thriller” The Voyeurs (Sept. 10), musical adaptation Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Sept. 17), and French thriller The Mad Woman’s Ball (Sept. 17).
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For starters, Amazon’s library movie titles are quite good this month. September 1 sees the arrivals of heavyweights such as Apollo 13, Arachnophobia, Romeo + Juliet, The Descent, and The Social Network. And if that weren’t enough, the streamer is trying out some intriguing original movies as well. Cinderella, a modern update on the classic fairy tale, premieres on September 3. That will be followed by “exotic thriller” The Voyeurs (Sept. 10), musical adaptation Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Sept. 17), and French thriller The Mad Woman’s Ball (Sept. 17).
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- 8/31/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
If crises continue to mount and late-summer box office fails to catch a second wind, Hollywood might have to revisit one of its few remaining sure things: a good dog movie.
Sure, Netflix and Amazon always have vintage canine classics on the shelf to stream, from Benji to Lassie, but a new weepie is also needed in the plexes — one to ease public tensions.
Further, those of us who’ve adopted a best friend to cope with the pandemic now are going back to work or to school. Or simply facing the fact that a best friend is more than we can handle, and so are the vet bills.
Given all this, exhibitors might wonder whether the cast of The Suicide Squad shouldn’t have featured canine stars like Hachi, Marley or even Scooby-Doo rather than live actors cast as Bloodsport, Ratcatcher or Sylvester Stallone’s King Shark.
The pooches...
Sure, Netflix and Amazon always have vintage canine classics on the shelf to stream, from Benji to Lassie, but a new weepie is also needed in the plexes — one to ease public tensions.
Further, those of us who’ve adopted a best friend to cope with the pandemic now are going back to work or to school. Or simply facing the fact that a best friend is more than we can handle, and so are the vet bills.
Given all this, exhibitors might wonder whether the cast of The Suicide Squad shouldn’t have featured canine stars like Hachi, Marley or even Scooby-Doo rather than live actors cast as Bloodsport, Ratcatcher or Sylvester Stallone’s King Shark.
The pooches...
- 8/19/2021
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Rom-com fans know Owen Wilson as John in Marley & Me, Gil in Midnight in Paris and Matty in How Do You Know, in which he played opposite such leading ladies as Jennifer Aniston, Rachel McAdams and Reese Witherspoon. Or, for Marvel fans, they'll know him as Mobius in this year's Loki series. But when the Oscar nominee isn't charming the pants off of us with his onscreen roles, he actually has a pretty normal life as a father of two boys. Owen, 52, shares 10-year-old Robert with Jade Duell, 7-year-old Finn with Caroline Lindqvist and, reportedly, 2-year-old daughter Lyla with Varunie Vongsvirates, but he likes to keep his family matters...
- 8/19/2021
- E! Online
Larry Wilmore and Rainn Wilson are joining Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston in an upcoming Paramount Plus lotto hack project.
“Jerry and Marge Go Large,” announced recently as one of the first original films at the ViacomCBS streaming platform, is from director David Frankel.
The film tells the remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston) discovered a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
Wilmore is an Emmy winner whose credits include “The Laundromat,” and he also served as the host of Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show.” He is repped by 3 Arts, UTA & Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller & Gellman.
Wilson starred in the long-running NBC hit “The Office” and recently appeared in the Toronto Film Festival player “Blackbird” opposite Kate Winslet and Susan Sarandon.
“Jerry and Marge Go Large,” announced recently as one of the first original films at the ViacomCBS streaming platform, is from director David Frankel.
The film tells the remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston) discovered a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
Wilmore is an Emmy winner whose credits include “The Laundromat,” and he also served as the host of Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show.” He is repped by 3 Arts, UTA & Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller & Gellman.
Wilson starred in the long-running NBC hit “The Office” and recently appeared in the Toronto Film Festival player “Blackbird” opposite Kate Winslet and Susan Sarandon.
- 7/22/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ announced Monday that Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening will star in “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” an original comedy film for the streaming service by Oscar and Emmy-winning director David Frankel.
Based on a true story, the film will see Cranston and Bening play Jerry and Marge Selbee, a retired couple living in Massachusetts who discover a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts Lottery. By exploiting the system, the two win $27 million, using the money to revitalize their small Michigan town.
Brad Copeland will write the script from a Huffington Post article by Jason Fagone. Gil Netter will produce through Levantine Films with Amy Baer, who will produce through MRC Films’ new Landline Pictures label. Kevin Halloran is executive producer.
Frankel won an Emmy in 2004 for his directing work on the pilot episode of “Entourage” to go with his Oscar for the 1996 live action short film “Dear Diary.” His feature...
Based on a true story, the film will see Cranston and Bening play Jerry and Marge Selbee, a retired couple living in Massachusetts who discover a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts Lottery. By exploiting the system, the two win $27 million, using the money to revitalize their small Michigan town.
Brad Copeland will write the script from a Huffington Post article by Jason Fagone. Gil Netter will produce through Levantine Films with Amy Baer, who will produce through MRC Films’ new Landline Pictures label. Kevin Halloran is executive producer.
Frankel won an Emmy in 2004 for his directing work on the pilot episode of “Entourage” to go with his Oscar for the 1996 live action short film “Dear Diary.” His feature...
- 6/21/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Paramount+ has another exciting project in the works, and it features two award-winning actors!
The streamer on Monday announced the latest addition to its growing slate of Paramount+ original films, new comedyJ erry and Marge Go Large, with Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening set to star.
The flick is inspired by the true story of a retired Michigan couple who help revitalize their community by playing the Massachusetts lottery.
The film will be directed by Academy Award winner David Frankel, and principal production starts this July in Georgia.
It is written by Emmy nominee Brad Copeland.
The film is produced by Academy Award nominee Gil Netter, Levantine Films (Hidden Figures), and executive produced by Kevin Halloran (Ford v Ferrari).
Amy Baer is also attached to produce via MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, the film is the label’s first production.
Netter, Tory Metzger, and Renee Witt from Levantine Films developed...
The streamer on Monday announced the latest addition to its growing slate of Paramount+ original films, new comedyJ erry and Marge Go Large, with Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening set to star.
The flick is inspired by the true story of a retired Michigan couple who help revitalize their community by playing the Massachusetts lottery.
The film will be directed by Academy Award winner David Frankel, and principal production starts this July in Georgia.
It is written by Emmy nominee Brad Copeland.
The film is produced by Academy Award nominee Gil Netter, Levantine Films (Hidden Figures), and executive produced by Kevin Halloran (Ford v Ferrari).
Amy Baer is also attached to produce via MRC Film’s Landline Pictures, the film is the label’s first production.
Netter, Tory Metzger, and Renee Witt from Levantine Films developed...
- 6/21/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Paramount Plus is betting the house on “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” the true story of a lotto-scamming couple to be played by Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening.
Director David Frankel will direct the tale of a retired Michigan couple who helps revitalize their community by deftly gaming the Massachusetts lottery.
Emmy nominee Brad Copeland penned the script for the project, one of several straight-to-service titles in the works at the ViacomCBS streamer. Gil Netter, the Oscar nominee behind “The Blind Side” and “Life of Pi,” is producing alongside Levantine Films (“Hidden Figures”). Kevin Halloran (“Ford v Ferrari”) is executive producing.
Landline Pictures, a division of MRC Films, and its leader Amy Baer will also produce. Netter, Tory Metzger and Renee Witt from Levantine developed and packaged the film based on an original article by Jason Fagone for The Huffington Post.
Cranston will play Jerry Selbee, a retiree who discovers...
Director David Frankel will direct the tale of a retired Michigan couple who helps revitalize their community by deftly gaming the Massachusetts lottery.
Emmy nominee Brad Copeland penned the script for the project, one of several straight-to-service titles in the works at the ViacomCBS streamer. Gil Netter, the Oscar nominee behind “The Blind Side” and “Life of Pi,” is producing alongside Levantine Films (“Hidden Figures”). Kevin Halloran (“Ford v Ferrari”) is executive producing.
Landline Pictures, a division of MRC Films, and its leader Amy Baer will also produce. Netter, Tory Metzger and Renee Witt from Levantine developed and packaged the film based on an original article by Jason Fagone for The Huffington Post.
Cranston will play Jerry Selbee, a retiree who discovers...
- 6/21/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening will star in Jerry and Marge Go Large, a comedy from MRC’s Landline Pictures and Paramount+.
David Frankel, who directed The Devil Wears Prada and Marley and Me, will direct the original feature that will shoot in July in Georgia.
The movie is one of the first new original features to be made by the streamer, which is trying to muscle up as it competes with Netflix and HBO Max.
Jerry and Marge tells the true story of retiree Jerry Selbee discovered a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, won $27 million and ...
David Frankel, who directed The Devil Wears Prada and Marley and Me, will direct the original feature that will shoot in July in Georgia.
The movie is one of the first new original features to be made by the streamer, which is trying to muscle up as it competes with Netflix and HBO Max.
Jerry and Marge tells the true story of retiree Jerry Selbee discovered a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, won $27 million and ...
- 6/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening will star in Jerry and Marge Go Large, a comedy from MRC’s Landline Pictures and Paramount+.
David Frankel, who directed The Devil Wears Prada and Marley and Me, will direct the original feature that will shoot in July in Georgia.
The movie is one of the first new original features to be made by the streamer, which is trying to muscle up as it competes with Netflix and HBO Max.
Jerry and Marge tells the true story of retiree Jerry Selbee discovered a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, won $27 million and ...
David Frankel, who directed The Devil Wears Prada and Marley and Me, will direct the original feature that will shoot in July in Georgia.
The movie is one of the first new original features to be made by the streamer, which is trying to muscle up as it competes with Netflix and HBO Max.
Jerry and Marge tells the true story of retiree Jerry Selbee discovered a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, won $27 million and ...
- 6/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MRC Film has launched Landline Pictures, a new label targeting audiences over 50. Veteran producer Amy Baer has been tapped to lead the new venture.
According to a release announcing the news, Landline Pictures “will focus on uplifting and entertaining stories that are about and targeting the over 50 demographic, yet commercial and conceptual enough to cross over to a broader audience.”
Baer, who will report to MRC Film Co-Presidents Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman, will oversee Landline Pictures’ creative and strategic agenda and serve in a producer capacity on all the label’s projects, with the goal to generate multiple films per year for both theatrical and streaming distribution.
“Amy is a total pro’s pro and we are proud to be partnered with her on this venture. There is a huge opportunity to make humorous and thoughtful movies for this underserved audience,” Adler and Golfman said, announcing the new venture and Baer’s appointment.
According to a release announcing the news, Landline Pictures “will focus on uplifting and entertaining stories that are about and targeting the over 50 demographic, yet commercial and conceptual enough to cross over to a broader audience.”
Baer, who will report to MRC Film Co-Presidents Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman, will oversee Landline Pictures’ creative and strategic agenda and serve in a producer capacity on all the label’s projects, with the goal to generate multiple films per year for both theatrical and streaming distribution.
“Amy is a total pro’s pro and we are proud to be partnered with her on this venture. There is a huge opportunity to make humorous and thoughtful movies for this underserved audience,” Adler and Golfman said, announcing the new venture and Baer’s appointment.
- 4/5/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After a year of virtual festivals and Zoom-centric events, the Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference is ready to bring things into the new normal this fall with an in-person festival — one of the first since the pandemic. The eight-day festival is now set to take place October 21–28 in Austin, Texas.
Now in its 28th year, Aff will feature four full days of panel conversations and discussions on the art, craft, and business of screenwriting with some of the industry’s biggest names and eight days of film screenings highlighting some of the best emerging talent as well as premieres of studio films as part of its marquee programming.
Aff will also offer a virtual badge that will include a selection of panels and films recorded at the festival for those who cannot attend the in-person event.
As part of this year’s edition, the fest will present Scott Frank,...
Now in its 28th year, Aff will feature four full days of panel conversations and discussions on the art, craft, and business of screenwriting with some of the industry’s biggest names and eight days of film screenings highlighting some of the best emerging talent as well as premieres of studio films as part of its marquee programming.
Aff will also offer a virtual badge that will include a selection of panels and films recorded at the festival for those who cannot attend the in-person event.
As part of this year’s edition, the fest will present Scott Frank,...
- 3/31/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Production designer Stuart Wurtzel will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual Art Directors Guild Awards, the guild announced today.
The award comes in recognition of the “exceptional spectrum” of designs Wurtzel has created for film, TV and theater over the course of six decades.
“From…Hannah and Her Sisters to his iconic evocation of New York during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s in Angels in America, Stuart Wurtzel’s contribution to the art of Production Design stands alone,” said Mark Worthington, Art Directors Council Chair.
An Academy Award nominee and Emmy winner, Wurtzel has collaborated throughout his storied career with prominent directors, ranging from Peter Yates to Woody Allen. On the TV side, he recently designed Showtime’s The Loudest Voice, along with HBO’s Divorce.
Additional credits include Enchanted, Stepmom, Hair, Mermaids, Romeo Is Bleeding, Three Men and a Little Lady, Old Gringo,...
The award comes in recognition of the “exceptional spectrum” of designs Wurtzel has created for film, TV and theater over the course of six decades.
“From…Hannah and Her Sisters to his iconic evocation of New York during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s in Angels in America, Stuart Wurtzel’s contribution to the art of Production Design stands alone,” said Mark Worthington, Art Directors Council Chair.
An Academy Award nominee and Emmy winner, Wurtzel has collaborated throughout his storied career with prominent directors, ranging from Peter Yates to Woody Allen. On the TV side, he recently designed Showtime’s The Loudest Voice, along with HBO’s Divorce.
Additional credits include Enchanted, Stepmom, Hair, Mermaids, Romeo Is Bleeding, Three Men and a Little Lady, Old Gringo,...
- 3/11/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Video Version of this Article Photo/Video: Tearjerker movies/Hollywood Insider YouTube Channel Crying can be good for you. Tears contain toxins from the body that are expelled when we cry. And when we cry, feel-good chemicals get released inside the body. A Psychology Today article describes these positive aspects and gives the proper ways you should engage in crying. Make sure you’re not self-critical when you release those tears! Now that we’ve discussed why crying is good for you, we can talk about the best tearjerker films that aid in a good cry. There are many different types of films that can make you cry. They can bring tears of laughter or deep-racking sobs that release something deep inside. Many movies do both. Related article: Top Ten Pixar Movies Ever Made Related article: Must-Watch: ‘Holding the Man’ is the Epitome of Tear-Jerker Romance – True Love Story! The...
- 3/6/2021
- by Drew Alexander Ross
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Alec Mapa has signed on to star alongside Alec Baldwin and Kelsey Grammer in an ABC multi-cam comedy series, Variety has learned.
The untitled series revolves around three men who were roommates in their twenties until their warring egos drove them apart. Now, the trio are reuniting decades later for one more run at the lives they’ve always wanted.
Mapa will star as Andre, the third roommate from the old days in New York. A gay man with a highly empathetic nature, he is often called upon to keep the peace between Channing (Baldwin) and London (Grammer), while also attempting to find a romantic and professional success that have so far eluded him.
Mapa rose to fame when he took over the starring role in the original Broadway production of “M. Butterfly” from B.D. Wong. He has appeared in numerous shows and films since, including the shows like “Ugly Betty,...
The untitled series revolves around three men who were roommates in their twenties until their warring egos drove them apart. Now, the trio are reuniting decades later for one more run at the lives they’ve always wanted.
Mapa will star as Andre, the third roommate from the old days in New York. A gay man with a highly empathetic nature, he is often called upon to keep the peace between Channing (Baldwin) and London (Grammer), while also attempting to find a romantic and professional success that have so far eluded him.
Mapa rose to fame when he took over the starring role in the original Broadway production of “M. Butterfly” from B.D. Wong. He has appeared in numerous shows and films since, including the shows like “Ugly Betty,...
- 3/2/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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