Though we have very little to go on, legendary director Sir Ridley Scott has revealed that he is developing a new Alien movie for 20th Century Studios.
Details are pretty much non-existent right now, but THR's report indicates that this will be a completely separate project to the Alien: Romulus sequel that's currently in the works.
20th Century's Steve Asbell recently confirmed that director Fede Alvarez is in talks to helm a direct sequel to Romulus that would continue the journey of the survivors of the previous movie, Rain Carradine and her android brother, Andy.
"We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on. The two survivors, Rain and Andy, played by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, were real highlights of the film. And so I always think of it like,...
Details are pretty much non-existent right now, but THR's report indicates that this will be a completely separate project to the Alien: Romulus sequel that's currently in the works.
20th Century's Steve Asbell recently confirmed that director Fede Alvarez is in talks to helm a direct sequel to Romulus that would continue the journey of the survivors of the previous movie, Rain Carradine and her android brother, Andy.
"We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on. The two survivors, Rain and Andy, played by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, were real highlights of the film. And so I always think of it like,...
- 11/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: Voltage Pictures has taken global rights to apocalypse horror movie Monsters starring Ella Balinska.
Voltage will launch global sales for the film at the American Film Market in Las Vegas, Nv, which runs Nov. 5-10.
Monsters follows a mother (Balinska) as she fights to lead her two young daughters to safety across 20 miles of unforgiving terrain in a perilous post-apocalyptic world teeming with relentless, zombie-like creatures. Glenise Mullins wrote and directed. The pic is rolling cameras in January.
Pic is produced by James Harris and Mark Lane at Tea Shop Productions. David Whitney will also produce.
Balinska gained recognition as a lead in the Charlie’s Angels reboot alongside Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott, and later headlined Netflix’s Resident Evil series. Her performance in Run Sweetheart Run premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance. Next up, Balinska will star in...
Voltage will launch global sales for the film at the American Film Market in Las Vegas, Nv, which runs Nov. 5-10.
Monsters follows a mother (Balinska) as she fights to lead her two young daughters to safety across 20 miles of unforgiving terrain in a perilous post-apocalyptic world teeming with relentless, zombie-like creatures. Glenise Mullins wrote and directed. The pic is rolling cameras in January.
Pic is produced by James Harris and Mark Lane at Tea Shop Productions. David Whitney will also produce.
Balinska gained recognition as a lead in the Charlie’s Angels reboot alongside Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott, and later headlined Netflix’s Resident Evil series. Her performance in Run Sweetheart Run premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance. Next up, Balinska will star in...
- 10/31/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Mariah Carey is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time and her star status reached pinnacles in the ‘90s. Carey became the first singer ever to have her first five singles top the Billboard Top 100 charts and has been celebrated as one of the most successful artists of all time.
Carey’s off-screen personality has also made headlines, with her diva persona being one of the most talked-about things in her career. She reportedly had a feud in the late ‘90s with star Cameron Diaz who had allegedly called Carey’s music torture. However, all seems to have been good between the starlets now.
Cameron Diaz Called Mariah Carey’s Music Torture Cameron Diaz in Charlie’s Angels | Credits: Sony Pictures
Cameron Diaz was one of the most popular actresses in the ‘90s and early 2000s. After beginning her career as a model, Diaz made her Hollywood debut in The Mask,...
Carey’s off-screen personality has also made headlines, with her diva persona being one of the most talked-about things in her career. She reportedly had a feud in the late ‘90s with star Cameron Diaz who had allegedly called Carey’s music torture. However, all seems to have been good between the starlets now.
Cameron Diaz Called Mariah Carey’s Music Torture Cameron Diaz in Charlie’s Angels | Credits: Sony Pictures
Cameron Diaz was one of the most popular actresses in the ‘90s and early 2000s. After beginning her career as a model, Diaz made her Hollywood debut in The Mask,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
If you were to find entire dinette sets, automobiles and living rooms — with people sitting in them — tumbling Earthward from the clouds, you might think “Okay, so End Times really are a thing.” But it could also be the handiwork of “Space Cowboy” subject Joe Jennings, a “freefall cinematographer” who’s made a specialty of devising and filming such surreal stunts. Coming a decade after Marah Strauch’s first feature “Sunshine Superman,” about Base jumping pioneer Carl Boenish (also an aerial cameraman), this new doc provides a thematically and stylistically overlapping companion piece.
Co-directed with Bryce Leavitt, it’s not quite so exhilarating or moving as its predecessor, perhaps because the central personality isn’t larger-than-life this time around. Still, one can hardly complain, as the pleasantly low-key Jennings earns his living doing activities that make the jaw drop — and they’re all onscreen here. Currently traveling the festival circuit,...
Co-directed with Bryce Leavitt, it’s not quite so exhilarating or moving as its predecessor, perhaps because the central personality isn’t larger-than-life this time around. Still, one can hardly complain, as the pleasantly low-key Jennings earns his living doing activities that make the jaw drop — and they’re all onscreen here. Currently traveling the festival circuit,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Smile 2 Box Office (Worldwide): 2nd Weekend Update( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Naomi Scott’s Skye Riley, a famous pop star in Smile 2, is being praised online after the film’s theatrical release. Fans are calling her character one of the best fictional pop stars of the years. The film is also performing well at the box office despite the release of Venom: The Last Dance. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Scott began her with Disney Channel’s Life Bites. In 2019, she featured in the action comedy Charlie’s Angels, the fantasy film Aladdin, and has featured in the Netflix thriller Anatomy of a Scandal. She has gained wider recognition with this 2024 release. Besides Scott, the film also featured a dynamic cast comprising Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and more. It also featured Drew Barrymore as herself interviewing Skye on her talk show.
Naomi Scott’s film costs $28 million,...
Naomi Scott’s Skye Riley, a famous pop star in Smile 2, is being praised online after the film’s theatrical release. Fans are calling her character one of the best fictional pop stars of the years. The film is also performing well at the box office despite the release of Venom: The Last Dance. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Scott began her with Disney Channel’s Life Bites. In 2019, she featured in the action comedy Charlie’s Angels, the fantasy film Aladdin, and has featured in the Netflix thriller Anatomy of a Scandal. She has gained wider recognition with this 2024 release. Besides Scott, the film also featured a dynamic cast comprising Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and more. It also featured Drew Barrymore as herself interviewing Skye on her talk show.
Naomi Scott’s film costs $28 million,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Variety has just published an article on "Power Women of Hollywood 2024," a list of actors, writers, directors, producers and more who are making an impact in the entertainment industry. Three people who work on HBO's House of the Dragon made the list. First there's Geeta Patel, who directed great episodes like "The Lord of the Tides."
And then there's Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy, who play Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen respectively. Cooke had some interesting things to say about the depiction of female characters on TV and in movies. “Stop using the word ‘strong’ to describe female characters. It’s so reductive and patronizing,” she said. “A breakthrough for female character development would be for the industry to accept that people come with baggage and flaws, are imperfect and ugly and exciting and soft, and all the things in between. That we’re not preternaturally youthful and that sex...
And then there's Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy, who play Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen respectively. Cooke had some interesting things to say about the depiction of female characters on TV and in movies. “Stop using the word ‘strong’ to describe female characters. It’s so reductive and patronizing,” she said. “A breakthrough for female character development would be for the industry to accept that people come with baggage and flaws, are imperfect and ugly and exciting and soft, and all the things in between. That we’re not preternaturally youthful and that sex...
- 10/25/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez In Talks To Helm Sequel; New Predator Movie Also In Development
Two classic sci-fi horror franchises were recently given new leases of life, with the Predator returning to hunt his Prey in Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 movie, and the Xenomorphs back to their chest-bursting best in this year's Alien: Romulus.
Both films were critically-acclaimed and very popular with audiences, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is planning more instalments.
We already knew that a Prey spin-off titled Badlands was in the works, but 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell has now revealed that a "secret" Predator movie will also be with us next year that will also be helmed by Trachtenberg. Badlands will be a theatrical release, but it sounds like this other film will be going straight to streaming.
"There’s a second Predator movie that we have different plans for. Dan has actually directed both. There’s a secret Predator...
Both films were critically-acclaimed and very popular with audiences, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is planning more instalments.
We already knew that a Prey spin-off titled Badlands was in the works, but 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell has now revealed that a "secret" Predator movie will also be with us next year that will also be helmed by Trachtenberg. Badlands will be a theatrical release, but it sounds like this other film will be going straight to streaming.
"There’s a second Predator movie that we have different plans for. Dan has actually directed both. There’s a secret Predator...
- 10/25/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Back in July, Djimon Hounsou signed on to star in a shark thriller called Beneath the Storm alongside Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) and Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2), with Tommy Wirkola (Violent Night) writing and directing for Sony Pictures and producers Adam McKay and Kevin Messick of HyperObject Industries. While we wait to hear more information about that project, Hounsou is already moving on to another interesting film, one called The Monster. Deadline reports that Darren Lynn Bousman will be directing the film from a screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, the writers of Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane.
The Monster is set to begin filming in Danbury, Connecticut in November. The story follows two millennials who make quick money by leasing incredible New York City apartments they don’t own to people who don’t know they are being scammed. The con works brilliantly until they run into an apartment...
The Monster is set to begin filming in Danbury, Connecticut in November. The story follows two millennials who make quick money by leasing incredible New York City apartments they don’t own to people who don’t know they are being scammed. The con works brilliantly until they run into an apartment...
- 10/21/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in July. The Paramount Plus July 2024 schedule includes season two of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, the music documentary Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken, the espionage docuseries Mafia Spies, a 24/7 stream of Big Brother, and more.
It’s been 25 years since SpongeBob SquarePants first made a splash, and we all got swept away in his underwater hijinks. In July, brand-new adventures are in store for the seafaring superstar and the residents of Bikini Bottom when Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years returns for a second season.
Paramount+ is marking SpongeBob SquarePants’ silver anniversary in style with several unique activations. Audiences can customize their profiles with over 15 new SpongeBob avatars, explore the refreshed SpongeBob Universe collection along with special carousels curated for the franchise’s most beloved characters, and check out the SpongeBob takeover on the Paramount+ app.
It’s been 25 years since SpongeBob SquarePants first made a splash, and we all got swept away in his underwater hijinks. In July, brand-new adventures are in store for the seafaring superstar and the residents of Bikini Bottom when Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years returns for a second season.
Paramount+ is marking SpongeBob SquarePants’ silver anniversary in style with several unique activations. Audiences can customize their profiles with over 15 new SpongeBob avatars, explore the refreshed SpongeBob Universe collection along with special carousels curated for the franchise’s most beloved characters, and check out the SpongeBob takeover on the Paramount+ app.
- 6/26/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
IFC Films will be giving the vanity thriller Skincare, starring Cocaine Bear director Elizabeth Banks, a theatrical release on August 16th – and with that date just a couple of months away, they have decided to unveil a trailer for the film. You can check it out in the embed above.
Skincare marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Austin Peters, who previously directed the documentary Give Me Future, about the free Major Lazer concert in Havana, Cuba that drew half a million fans. Peters wrote the screenplay with Sam Freilich and Deering Regan, crafting the following story: Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman (Elizabeth Banks) is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skincare line, but her personal and work lives are challenged when rival facialist Angel Vergara opens a new skincare boutique directly across from her store. She starts to suspect that someone is...
Skincare marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Austin Peters, who previously directed the documentary Give Me Future, about the free Major Lazer concert in Havana, Cuba that drew half a million fans. Peters wrote the screenplay with Sam Freilich and Deering Regan, crafting the following story: Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman (Elizabeth Banks) is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skincare line, but her personal and work lives are challenged when rival facialist Angel Vergara opens a new skincare boutique directly across from her store. She starts to suspect that someone is...
- 6/26/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Elizabeth Banks knows nothing can cover up sabotage in latest film “Skincare.”
Banks stars as famed aesthetician Hope Goldman who is losing out on her namesake, quite literally. Hope is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skincare line, but her personal and work lives are challenged when rival facialist Angel Vergara (Luis Gerardo Méndez) opens a new skincare boutique directly across from her store.
Hope starts to suspect that someone is trying to sabotage her reputation and business, and together with her new friend Jordan (Lewis Pullman) she embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery of who is trying to destroy her life.
The feature, which is directed by Austin Peters who cowrote the script with Sam Freilich and Deering Regan, also stars Michaela Jaé (Mj) Rodriguez and Nathan Fillion.
Peters made his directorial debut with documentary “Give Me Future” about...
Banks stars as famed aesthetician Hope Goldman who is losing out on her namesake, quite literally. Hope is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skincare line, but her personal and work lives are challenged when rival facialist Angel Vergara (Luis Gerardo Méndez) opens a new skincare boutique directly across from her store.
Hope starts to suspect that someone is trying to sabotage her reputation and business, and together with her new friend Jordan (Lewis Pullman) she embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery of who is trying to destroy her life.
The feature, which is directed by Austin Peters who cowrote the script with Sam Freilich and Deering Regan, also stars Michaela Jaé (Mj) Rodriguez and Nathan Fillion.
Peters made his directorial debut with documentary “Give Me Future” about...
- 6/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
When Sir Ridley Scott returned to the Alien franchise, it was cause for celebration among fans. Unfortunately, his prequels - Prometheus and Alien: Covenant - were light on action and horror and heavy on deep sci-fi themes...which didn't resonate in quite the way the filmmaker hoped.
Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox saw them gain the rights to the property and we're now getting a new TV series from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley and a movie, Alien: Romulus, directed by Evil Dead filmmaker Fede Alvarez.
Thanks to SFFGazette.com, we have a new teaser for Alien: Romulus after the movie was highlighted on an upcoming magazine cover.
The Xenomorphs are finally back and now more terrifying than they have been in a very long time; for those of you wondering, that's Cailee Spaeny's character Rain staring the monster down.
"She’s an amazing talent," Alvarez recently said of the actress.
Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox saw them gain the rights to the property and we're now getting a new TV series from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley and a movie, Alien: Romulus, directed by Evil Dead filmmaker Fede Alvarez.
Thanks to SFFGazette.com, we have a new teaser for Alien: Romulus after the movie was highlighted on an upcoming magazine cover.
The Xenomorphs are finally back and now more terrifying than they have been in a very long time; for those of you wondering, that's Cailee Spaeny's character Rain staring the monster down.
"She’s an amazing talent," Alvarez recently said of the actress.
- 6/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Star Wars franchise has entertained audiences since the 70s, and its reputation has never been the same since the original trilogy. The franchise has become infamous for being the most divisive in Hollywood with fan wars and immense toxicity prevalent now more than ever. The prequel and modern trilogy were a considerable step down from the original trilogy.
A still from The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
With the introduction of the Star Wars shows, the majority of them have been disappointments except for the first two seasons of The Mandalorian and Andor. The Acolyte is now the latest show to face the wrath of fans for its lackluster narrative and lazy writing. While Kathleen Kennedy blamed the male-dominated fan base for the franchise backlash, fans lambasted Kennedy for her tone-deaf views.
Fans Shut Down Kathleen Kennedy Blaming Male-Dominated Fanbase for Franchise Failure
The Acolyte is becoming one of the worst rated...
A still from The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
With the introduction of the Star Wars shows, the majority of them have been disappointments except for the first two seasons of The Mandalorian and Andor. The Acolyte is now the latest show to face the wrath of fans for its lackluster narrative and lazy writing. While Kathleen Kennedy blamed the male-dominated fan base for the franchise backlash, fans lambasted Kennedy for her tone-deaf views.
Fans Shut Down Kathleen Kennedy Blaming Male-Dominated Fanbase for Franchise Failure
The Acolyte is becoming one of the worst rated...
- 6/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Die Vorfreude ist groß bei den Horrorfans: Zwei Jahre auf den Überraschungserfolg „Smile“ folgt nun die Fortsetzung „Smile 2 – Siehst Du es auch?“. Nun hat Paramount den ersten Teaser-Trailer zu dem Schocker veröffentlicht, der am 17. Oktober in die deutschen Kinos kommen wird.
Als „Smile – Siehst Du es auch“ Ende September 2022 in die Kinos kam, war der Schocker von RegisseurParker Finn ein absoluter Underdog, sprach sich dann aber herum in der Horrorgemeinde und brachte es dann mit viel Mundpropaganda auf 1,3 Mio. Tickets. Logisch, dass eine Fortsetzung folgen würde: „Smile 2 – Siehst Du es auch“ kommt am 17. Oktober in die deutschen Kinos jetzt hat Paramount einen ersten Teaser-Trailer veröffentlicht, der die Fangemeinde einstimmen soll.
Zum Film: Kurz vor dem Beginn ihrer nächsten Welttournee sieht sich der international gefeierte Popstar Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) mit immer unerklärlicheren Ereignissen konfrontiert. Überwältigt von den grausamen Vorfällen und dem Druck des Ruhms, muss sich Skye ihrer düsteren Vergangenheit stellen.
Als „Smile – Siehst Du es auch“ Ende September 2022 in die Kinos kam, war der Schocker von RegisseurParker Finn ein absoluter Underdog, sprach sich dann aber herum in der Horrorgemeinde und brachte es dann mit viel Mundpropaganda auf 1,3 Mio. Tickets. Logisch, dass eine Fortsetzung folgen würde: „Smile 2 – Siehst Du es auch“ kommt am 17. Oktober in die deutschen Kinos jetzt hat Paramount einen ersten Teaser-Trailer veröffentlicht, der die Fangemeinde einstimmen soll.
Zum Film: Kurz vor dem Beginn ihrer nächsten Welttournee sieht sich der international gefeierte Popstar Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) mit immer unerklärlicheren Ereignissen konfrontiert. Überwältigt von den grausamen Vorfällen und dem Druck des Ruhms, muss sich Skye ihrer düsteren Vergangenheit stellen.
- 6/18/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
Writer/director Parker Finn’s sequel to his 2022 horror film Smile (read our review Here, watch the movie Here) is aiming for an October 18th theatrical release date – and with exactly four months to go before that date arrives, the first teaser trailer for Smile 2 has made its way online! You can check it out in the embed above.
As we reported last week, billboards promoting a previously unheard of pop star named Skye Riley recently popped up in Los Angeles and London, there’s a Skye Riley fan account on Instagram, an official website – and these promos came with the promise that the new single “Blood on White Satin” was set to be released on June 18th. Which was a viral marketing way of letting us know the teaser trailer would be arriving today. But yes, the single was also released:
Skye Riley is the lead character Naomi Scott...
As we reported last week, billboards promoting a previously unheard of pop star named Skye Riley recently popped up in Los Angeles and London, there’s a Skye Riley fan account on Instagram, an official website – and these promos came with the promise that the new single “Blood on White Satin” was set to be released on June 18th. Which was a viral marketing way of letting us know the teaser trailer would be arriving today. But yes, the single was also released:
Skye Riley is the lead character Naomi Scott...
- 6/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Sacré bleu! Will Ferrell is brushing up on his French for a live-action adaptation of the cult cartoon series Totally Spies! at Amazon! Ferrell is executive-producing the YA adaptation based on the Banijay Kids animated show. Totally Spies! focuses on Clover, Alex, and Sam, three international spies executing life-threatening missions while navigating a turbulent first year at college. Totally Spies! is like Charlie’s Angels with a French twist, Clueless-like humor, and Mission: Impossible-style action.
The Totally Spies! live-action project is from Amazon MGM Studios and Banijay Kids & Family. Amazon’s head of Pan-English original content, Rola Bauer, is leading the charge. Will Ferrell executive produces alongside Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor through Gloria Sanches Productions. Banijay Kids & Family CEO Benoît Di Sabatino also executive produces.
“Totally Spies!’ is a huge success for Banijay Kids & Family, having been translated in 60 languages and sold to more than 220 territories,” Di Sabatino said.
The Totally Spies! live-action project is from Amazon MGM Studios and Banijay Kids & Family. Amazon’s head of Pan-English original content, Rola Bauer, is leading the charge. Will Ferrell executive produces alongside Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor through Gloria Sanches Productions. Banijay Kids & Family CEO Benoît Di Sabatino also executive produces.
“Totally Spies!’ is a huge success for Banijay Kids & Family, having been translated in 60 languages and sold to more than 220 territories,” Di Sabatino said.
- 6/17/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
What is Tori Spelling’s shocking 2024 net worth amid her divorce and financial issues? She recently commented on her finances being the reason she was not a Real Housewife on Bravo. So, how much money does she have and is she underestimating herself? Keep reading for more details.
Tori Spelling’s Shocking 2024 Net Worth
Growing up, Tori Spelling lived a lavish life. Her father was famed writer and producer Aaron Spelling. He was known for shows such as The Mod Squad, Charlie’s Angels, The Love Boat, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Melrose Place. Luckily, Tori was cast in some of her father’s shows, most notably 90210 but after she used a fake name so there would be no nepotism. She still had to prove herself as more than Aaron Spelling’s daughter. Sadly, he passed away in 2006 but left the majority of his estate to his wife, Candy Spelling.
Tori Spelling-YouTube
His two children,...
Tori Spelling’s Shocking 2024 Net Worth
Growing up, Tori Spelling lived a lavish life. Her father was famed writer and producer Aaron Spelling. He was known for shows such as The Mod Squad, Charlie’s Angels, The Love Boat, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Melrose Place. Luckily, Tori was cast in some of her father’s shows, most notably 90210 but after she used a fake name so there would be no nepotism. She still had to prove herself as more than Aaron Spelling’s daughter. Sadly, he passed away in 2006 but left the majority of his estate to his wife, Candy Spelling.
Tori Spelling-YouTube
His two children,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Dee Bryant jams on the gas as her Mustang rockets forward toward a line of plastic bollards at the Irwindale Speedway. Suddenly, she takes her foot off the gas. The growling car whips around 180 degrees in a perfect arc.
Veteran stuntwoman Bryant is a top driver and a rare Black woman rising through the ranks. She has doubled for Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington, and Regina King, among many others. She’s here demonstrating the prowess of the Mustang as the iconic car turns 60.
It has appeared in more than 5,000 films and TV shows. Steve McQueen charging through the streets of San Francisco in his 1968 Mustang Gt is in every sense of the word, iconic.
Steve McQueen in 1968’s “Bullitt.”
From “John Wick” to “Gone in 60 Seconds” to “Charlie’s Angels” to thousands of other productions, “the producers want the Mustang because it creates a symbol. You know, they don’t...
Veteran stuntwoman Bryant is a top driver and a rare Black woman rising through the ranks. She has doubled for Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington, and Regina King, among many others. She’s here demonstrating the prowess of the Mustang as the iconic car turns 60.
It has appeared in more than 5,000 films and TV shows. Steve McQueen charging through the streets of San Francisco in his 1968 Mustang Gt is in every sense of the word, iconic.
Steve McQueen in 1968’s “Bullitt.”
From “John Wick” to “Gone in 60 Seconds” to “Charlie’s Angels” to thousands of other productions, “the producers want the Mustang because it creates a symbol. You know, they don’t...
- 4/20/2024
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
Drew Barrymore is reflecting back on 20th Century Fox’s initial reaction to Never Been Kissed.
The actress-producer and talk-show host was joined by Hey, Dude…The ’90s Called! hosts Christine Taylor and David Lascher on Friday’s Drew Barrymore Show, where she recalled how the rom-com marked a big milestone for the actress, as it was the first project made under her own production company, Flower Films.
With her venture behind the camera while also being the film’s star, there was a lot of pressure on Barrymore for the film to succeed.
“Never Been Kissed was very interesting because it was our first official film for Flower Films. And at that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” she explained. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working and it didn’t mean because you’re an actor, you knew how to produce a film and it was about the economics.
The actress-producer and talk-show host was joined by Hey, Dude…The ’90s Called! hosts Christine Taylor and David Lascher on Friday’s Drew Barrymore Show, where she recalled how the rom-com marked a big milestone for the actress, as it was the first project made under her own production company, Flower Films.
With her venture behind the camera while also being the film’s star, there was a lot of pressure on Barrymore for the film to succeed.
“Never Been Kissed was very interesting because it was our first official film for Flower Films. And at that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” she explained. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working and it didn’t mean because you’re an actor, you knew how to produce a film and it was about the economics.
- 4/19/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Van Partible's animated series "Johnny Bravo" debuted on the Cartoon Network on July 14, 1997. It was one of four new shows that Cartoon Network premiered in 1997 and 1998 that served as a declaration for a new creator-forward direction the network was taking. "Johnny Bravo" debuted alongside Genndy Tartakovsky's "Dexter's Laboratory," David Feiss' "Cow and Chicken," and Craig McCracken's "The Powerpuff Girls." In 1999, that lineup would be complemented by "Ed, Edd n Eddy," and "Courage the Cowardly Dog." These shows were all quirky and idiosyncratic and attracted a generation of fans.
"Johnny Bravo" was about a barrel-chested, Elvis-voiced lug who lived with his mother and attempted to find love in the big city. His buffoonery and vanity, however, usually kept him single. Johnny was played by prolific voice actor Jeff Bennett, who has been acting professionally since 1991. Van Partible had been working on a version of the show as early...
"Johnny Bravo" was about a barrel-chested, Elvis-voiced lug who lived with his mother and attempted to find love in the big city. His buffoonery and vanity, however, usually kept him single. Johnny was played by prolific voice actor Jeff Bennett, who has been acting professionally since 1991. Van Partible had been working on a version of the show as early...
- 4/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Katie Maloney is looking back at a very awkward date with a movie star!
In the new episode of her Disrespectfully podcast which was released on Wednesday (Feb. 7), the 37-year-old Vanderpump Rules star revealed that she accidentally went on a strange date with one of the stars of 2000′s Charlie’s Angels after she met him while working at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
Keep reading to find out more……And that actor was Crispin Glover!
“He had a film at the festival that year,” Katie recalled, “and he was really nice.”
“We exchanged pleasantries, and he was like, ‘Do you have plans later? Do you want to come see the screening of my movie?’” Katie explained. “And I was like ‘Oh, sure, I don’t think I’m doing anything later. That’s cool.’”
Katie said that she realized a little too late that Crispin, now 59, wanted to go on a...
In the new episode of her Disrespectfully podcast which was released on Wednesday (Feb. 7), the 37-year-old Vanderpump Rules star revealed that she accidentally went on a strange date with one of the stars of 2000′s Charlie’s Angels after she met him while working at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
Keep reading to find out more……And that actor was Crispin Glover!
“He had a film at the festival that year,” Katie recalled, “and he was really nice.”
“We exchanged pleasantries, and he was like, ‘Do you have plans later? Do you want to come see the screening of my movie?’” Katie explained. “And I was like ‘Oh, sure, I don’t think I’m doing anything later. That’s cool.’”
Katie said that she realized a little too late that Crispin, now 59, wanted to go on a...
- 2/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Lucy Liu is offering her view on a potential Charlie’s Angels 3.
The 55-year-old actress starred in 2000′s Charlie’s Angels and 2003′s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore.
While attending the premiere of her new film Presence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Friday (January 19), Lucy revealed whether she believes a third Charlie’s Angels movie will ever happen.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I honestly don’t know how that’s going to be feasible,” she told Variety. “There have been so many iterations, even after the fact… In some ways, it’s such a strange thing to think about it. Times have changed so much since then.”
Lucy continued, “At that time, when we were doing publicity, they had never before had three women on a magazine cover. They didn’t even know how to do it. It was such a strange thing for women...
The 55-year-old actress starred in 2000′s Charlie’s Angels and 2003′s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore.
While attending the premiere of her new film Presence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on Friday (January 19), Lucy revealed whether she believes a third Charlie’s Angels movie will ever happen.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I honestly don’t know how that’s going to be feasible,” she told Variety. “There have been so many iterations, even after the fact… In some ways, it’s such a strange thing to think about it. Times have changed so much since then.”
Lucy continued, “At that time, when we were doing publicity, they had never before had three women on a magazine cover. They didn’t even know how to do it. It was such a strange thing for women...
- 1/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s been over twenty years since Lucy Liu first suited up as one of Charlie’s Angels alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, and despite the fan demand for Charlie’s Angels 3, she doesn’t think it will happen.
While speaking with Variety, Lucy Liu didn’t seem optimistic about a third installment. “I honestly don’t know how that’s going to be feasible,” she said. “There have been so many iterations, even after the fact … In some ways, it’s such a strange thing to think about it. Times have changed so much since then.“
Liu did say that doing publicity for the movies with Diaz and Barrymore was a big moment. “At that time, when we were doing publicity, they had never before had three women on a magazine cover,” Liu continued. “They didn’t even know how to do it. It was such a strange thing...
While speaking with Variety, Lucy Liu didn’t seem optimistic about a third installment. “I honestly don’t know how that’s going to be feasible,” she said. “There have been so many iterations, even after the fact … In some ways, it’s such a strange thing to think about it. Times have changed so much since then.“
Liu did say that doing publicity for the movies with Diaz and Barrymore was a big moment. “At that time, when we were doing publicity, they had never before had three women on a magazine cover,” Liu continued. “They didn’t even know how to do it. It was such a strange thing...
- 1/19/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Lucy Liu Doesn’t Think ‘Charlie’s Angels 3’ Will Ever Get Made: ‘I Will Be Shocked if That Happened’
Two of Lucy Liu’s most popular films are 2000’s “Charlie’s Angels” and 2003’s “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” in which she starred alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore as the titular trio. But Liu revealed at the Variety Studio presented by Audible that it’s unlikely a third chapter will ever happen — despite Diaz’s recent return to acting after a long hiatus.
“I honestly don’t know how that’s going to be feasible,” she said. “There have been so many iterations, even after the fact … In some ways, it’s such a strange thing to think about it. Times have changed so much since then.
“At that time, when we were doing publicity, they had never before had three women on a magazine cover,” she continued. “They didn’t even know how to do it. It was such a strange thing for women to collaborate and be seen as colleagues and friends.
“I honestly don’t know how that’s going to be feasible,” she said. “There have been so many iterations, even after the fact … In some ways, it’s such a strange thing to think about it. Times have changed so much since then.
“At that time, when we were doing publicity, they had never before had three women on a magazine cover,” she continued. “They didn’t even know how to do it. It was such a strange thing for women to collaborate and be seen as colleagues and friends.
- 1/19/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Lynne Marta, the actress known for her roles in films like Joe Kidd and Footloose, her regular appearance on Love, American Style, and numerous guest roles on TV shows, has passed away at the age of 78. She died on Thursday at her Los Angeles residence after battling cancer, as confirmed by her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire to The Hollywood Reporter. A native of New Jersey, Marta was featured in episodes of several Aaron Spelling-produced series such as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$, and Matt Houston. She also appeared in Quinn Martin productions, including The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, and The Manhunter. She initiated her career on the syndicated teen dance program, The Lloyd Thaxton Show, and secured roles in episodes of Gidget and The Monkees in 1966. In 1969-70, she contributed to 18 episodes of the first season of...
- 1/16/2024
- TV Insider
Lynne Marta, the actress who appeared in films including Joe Kidd and Footloose, as a regular on Love, American Style and as a guest star on dozens of other TV shows, has died. She was 78.
Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New Jersey native also showed up on episodes of such Aaron Spelling-produced series as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$ and Matt Houston and on Quinn Martin productions like The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Manhunter and Caribe.
As the companion of a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall), Marta caught the eye of a bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) in John Sturges’ Joe Kidd (1972), and she portrayed Lulu Warnicker, the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s Ren, in the Herbert Ross-directed Footloose (1984).
The younger of two daughters,...
Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New Jersey native also showed up on episodes of such Aaron Spelling-produced series as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$ and Matt Houston and on Quinn Martin productions like The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Manhunter and Caribe.
As the companion of a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall), Marta caught the eye of a bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) in John Sturges’ Joe Kidd (1972), and she portrayed Lulu Warnicker, the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s Ren, in the Herbert Ross-directed Footloose (1984).
The younger of two daughters,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dynasty had the good fortune of premiering as Dallas had triggered a resurgence in the evening soap opera television genre. Premiering in January 1981 — just a few months after the “Who Shot J.R.?” cliffhanger was resolved — the show wound up lasting nine seasons, produced 220 episodes, and even spawned a spinoff series. John Forsythe was the show’s anchor — as oil magnate Blake Carrington, he was the only actor to appear in every single episode of the show’s run. While Forsythe had been around Hollywood since the 1940s and had experienced great success as the voice of “Charlie” on Charlie’s Angels. Before his death in 2010 we spoke with Forsythe several times over the years and even with all of his Hollywood experience, he told us he couldn’t believe how successful Dynasty would become. (Click on the media bar below to hear John Forsythe) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads...
- 12/26/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Actress Kristen Stewart, is 'the face' of theChanel2023 Fall/Winter Makeup collection campaign:
Stewart is noted for playing 'Bella Swan' in "The Twilight Saga" film series (2008–2012), that has collectively grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide.
This was followed by the feature "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), "Camp X-Ray" (2014), "Still Alice" (2014)...
..."Sils Maria" (2015) "Equals" (2015), "Personal Shopper" (2016), "Charlie's Angels" (2019), "Underwater" (2020), "Spencer (2021) and "Crimes of the Future" (2022).
Click the images to enlarge...
Stewart is noted for playing 'Bella Swan' in "The Twilight Saga" film series (2008–2012), that has collectively grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide.
This was followed by the feature "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), "Camp X-Ray" (2014), "Still Alice" (2014)...
..."Sils Maria" (2015) "Equals" (2015), "Personal Shopper" (2016), "Charlie's Angels" (2019), "Underwater" (2020), "Spencer (2021) and "Crimes of the Future" (2022).
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/21/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Soap vet Nicolas Coster, best known for his role as Lionel Lockridge on the late NBC soap Santa Barbara, died late Monday. He was 89.
“There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital,” Coster’s daughter, Dinneen Coster, shared on Facebook. “Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor’s actor! I will remember him as always doing his best and being a great father. Rest In Peace.”
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“There is great sadness in my heart this evening, my father actor Nicolas Coster has passed on in Florida at 9:01 pm in the hospital,” Coster’s daughter, Dinneen Coster, shared on Facebook. “Please be inspired by his artistic achievements and know he was a real actor’s actor! I will remember him as always doing his best and being a great father. Rest In Peace.”
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- 6/27/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Angelina Jolie had the opportunity to star alongside the likes of Cameron Diaz in 2000’s Charlie’s Angels. But she rejected it for another project, even though she was told the film would boost her career.
Why Angelina Jolie rejected ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Angelina Jolie | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Jolie was already on the rise when Charlie’s Angels was in development. Movies like The Bone Collector and Girl,Interrupted were increasing her star-power. Winning an Oscar would only further establish Jolie as an A-Lister. She had the opportunity to add another commercial project to her name with Charlie’s Angels.
The feature already had a star-studded roster that included Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. Given Jolie’s own status at the time, she might have fit right in with the cast. The studio behind Charlie’s Angels believed so too, and tried to recruit the actor.
“When [Columbia Pictures] sent me the script for Charlie’s Angels,...
Why Angelina Jolie rejected ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Angelina Jolie | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Jolie was already on the rise when Charlie’s Angels was in development. Movies like The Bone Collector and Girl,Interrupted were increasing her star-power. Winning an Oscar would only further establish Jolie as an A-Lister. She had the opportunity to add another commercial project to her name with Charlie’s Angels.
The feature already had a star-studded roster that included Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. Given Jolie’s own status at the time, she might have fit right in with the cast. The studio behind Charlie’s Angels believed so too, and tried to recruit the actor.
“When [Columbia Pictures] sent me the script for Charlie’s Angels,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Narrowing down the best movies in any genre is tough, but for lesbian films you have to begin with a reductive question: What is a lesbian film? What, in fact, is a lesbian?.
Must the film focus primarily on a gay storyline, or can it feature strong lesbian characters doing something entirely different than just being lesbians? Is subtext enough, or must the sapphic be explicit? How much cinephile wrath will rain down on us for the absence of a certain recent Oscar winner?
Compared to the stand-outs of queer television, the best lesbian movies have relatively little time to convey their perspective on the vast, varied, (sometimes) vaginal lesbian experience. And yet, ultimately, the best lesbian films honor not just their own perspectives, but also the glory and traditions of all of queer cinema. Strong women, high entertainment value, and bold visuals reign supreme.
The following tales of mini...
Must the film focus primarily on a gay storyline, or can it feature strong lesbian characters doing something entirely different than just being lesbians? Is subtext enough, or must the sapphic be explicit? How much cinephile wrath will rain down on us for the absence of a certain recent Oscar winner?
Compared to the stand-outs of queer television, the best lesbian movies have relatively little time to convey their perspective on the vast, varied, (sometimes) vaginal lesbian experience. And yet, ultimately, the best lesbian films honor not just their own perspectives, but also the glory and traditions of all of queer cinema. Strong women, high entertainment value, and bold visuals reign supreme.
The following tales of mini...
- 6/21/2023
- by Jude Dry and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
You won’t be seeing posts from Drew Barrymore for a while now.
The “Charlie’s Angels” star on Tuesday announced that she’s taking a social media break for the summer. She assured her Instagram followers that she’s back in the fall with accounts of new adventures.
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She shared a carousel of pictures and videos and wrote, “Last carousel for the summer… I want to thank everyone for making this feed such a loving place. A safe space like on the show. It’s just very humorous and kind. My two favorite things in this life. I’m going to take a social media break for the summer. I used to do it all the time. And it’s so healthy for the soul.
Read More: Drew Barrymore Slams Tabloids For Claiming...
The “Charlie’s Angels” star on Tuesday announced that she’s taking a social media break for the summer. She assured her Instagram followers that she’s back in the fall with accounts of new adventures.
Read More: Kim Kardashian’s Hairstylist Chris Appleton Joins ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ As A Lifestyle Contributor
She shared a carousel of pictures and videos and wrote, “Last carousel for the summer… I want to thank everyone for making this feed such a loving place. A safe space like on the show. It’s just very humorous and kind. My two favorite things in this life. I’m going to take a social media break for the summer. I used to do it all the time. And it’s so healthy for the soul.
Read More: Drew Barrymore Slams Tabloids For Claiming...
- 6/20/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
“Aladdin” and “Charlie’s Angels” breakout Naomi Scott will star alongside “Game of Thrones” alum Kit Harrington and Oscar winner Jeremy Irons in the epic romance “Eternal Return,” Variety can report exclusively. Village Roadshow Pictures is producing the project and will introduce the film to buyers at next week’s Cannes Film Festival.
“Eternal Return” follows Cass (Scott), a young woman who has resigned herself to a life of emotional invulnerability until she meets Virgil (Harington), a cartographer who makes maps to imaginary places. Along with his partner Malcolm (Irons), a vibrant renaissance man, the pair relentlessly attempts to travel back in time to awaken Cass to love again. The original feature is written and directed by Yaniv Raz (“Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets”).
Jillian Apfelbaum, Tristen Tuckfield, and Nic Gordon are overseeing the project for Village Roadshow. They will produce alongside Scott and Jordan Spence’s New Name Entertainment.
“Eternal Return” follows Cass (Scott), a young woman who has resigned herself to a life of emotional invulnerability until she meets Virgil (Harington), a cartographer who makes maps to imaginary places. Along with his partner Malcolm (Irons), a vibrant renaissance man, the pair relentlessly attempts to travel back in time to awaken Cass to love again. The original feature is written and directed by Yaniv Raz (“Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets”).
Jillian Apfelbaum, Tristen Tuckfield, and Nic Gordon are overseeing the project for Village Roadshow. They will produce alongside Scott and Jordan Spence’s New Name Entertainment.
- 5/10/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
In the early days of television, the “Big Three” networks ruled the small screen. ABC is the baby, entering the new medium a little behind its competitors, and finding new and creative ways to find success against two mighty opponents.
ABC found its earliest success with two programs that had begun on radio, “The Lone Ranger,” which was the network’s first big hit, and “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” a sitcom loosely based on the life of the real-life Nelson family. The latter remained on the air for 14 seasons, and was the longest-running prime-time comedy for decades, and the longest-running live action sitcom until 2021. However, ABC still struggled against the firmly established NBC and CBS, and found innovative ways to compete.
In 1954, ABC and Walt Disney struck an unprecedented deal: the network helped finance the filmmaker’s ambitious Disneyland Park, while Disney produced a weekly TV show for the network.
ABC found its earliest success with two programs that had begun on radio, “The Lone Ranger,” which was the network’s first big hit, and “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” a sitcom loosely based on the life of the real-life Nelson family. The latter remained on the air for 14 seasons, and was the longest-running prime-time comedy for decades, and the longest-running live action sitcom until 2021. However, ABC still struggled against the firmly established NBC and CBS, and found innovative ways to compete.
In 1954, ABC and Walt Disney struck an unprecedented deal: the network helped finance the filmmaker’s ambitious Disneyland Park, while Disney produced a weekly TV show for the network.
- 5/10/2023
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
The ongoing writer's strike in Hollywood has officially impacted "The MTV Movie & TV Awards." The awards show is set to take place this weekend and was set to be hosted by Drew Barrymore. However, the "Charlie's Angels" and "Scream" star has opted to drop out of the hosting gig as a show of solidarity with the Writers Guild of America.
According to Variety, the awards ceremony is still going to take place Sunday night. Rather than attempt to replace "The Drew Barrymore Show" host at the 11th hour, MTV intends to proceed without a host at all, although Barrymore has agreed to host next year's event as a show of good faith. Barrymore had this to say about it in a statement:
"I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the 'MTV Movie & TV Awards' live in solidarity with the strike.
According to Variety, the awards ceremony is still going to take place Sunday night. Rather than attempt to replace "The Drew Barrymore Show" host at the 11th hour, MTV intends to proceed without a host at all, although Barrymore has agreed to host next year's event as a show of good faith. Barrymore had this to say about it in a statement:
"I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the 'MTV Movie & TV Awards' live in solidarity with the strike.
- 5/4/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
When Chukwudi Iwuji was a kid growing up in Nigeria and Ethiopia, he imagined he could fly.
The second youngest of five, he would spend hours on his own, meticulously reenacting scenes he’d seen on TV, playing every part himself. Virtually all of what captured his imagination were American shows and films from the 1970s and ’80s: “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Godfather” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” via broadcast reruns and bootleg VHS tapes. After he first saw “Star Wars,” he would stare intensely at a plastic cup, willing it to move. And “Superman,” of course, convinced Iwuji he could leap tall buildings in a single bound.
“I would actually run around the compound as fast as I could, hoping to get fast enough to take off,” he says with a wide and wistful grin. “I guess I was always going to be an actor.
The second youngest of five, he would spend hours on his own, meticulously reenacting scenes he’d seen on TV, playing every part himself. Virtually all of what captured his imagination were American shows and films from the 1970s and ’80s: “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Godfather” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” via broadcast reruns and bootleg VHS tapes. After he first saw “Star Wars,” he would stare intensely at a plastic cup, willing it to move. And “Superman,” of course, convinced Iwuji he could leap tall buildings in a single bound.
“I would actually run around the compound as fast as I could, hoping to get fast enough to take off,” he says with a wide and wistful grin. “I guess I was always going to be an actor.
- 5/3/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Kristen Stewart, poses for the Chanel Spring-Summer 2023 'Ready-to-Wear' collection, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh:
Stewart is noted for playing 'Bella Swan' in "The Twilight Saga" film series (2008–2012), collectively grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide.
This was followed by the feature "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012)...
..."Camp X-Ray" (2014), "Still Alice" (2014)...
...."Sils Maria" (2015) "Equals" (2015)...
...."Personal Shopper" (2016), "Charlie's Angels" (2019), "Underwater" (2020), "Spencer (2021) and a whole lot more...
Click the images to enlarge...
Stewart is noted for playing 'Bella Swan' in "The Twilight Saga" film series (2008–2012), collectively grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide.
This was followed by the feature "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012)...
..."Camp X-Ray" (2014), "Still Alice" (2014)...
...."Sils Maria" (2015) "Equals" (2015)...
...."Personal Shopper" (2016), "Charlie's Angels" (2019), "Underwater" (2020), "Spencer (2021) and a whole lot more...
Click the images to enlarge...
- 4/3/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Elizabeth Banks is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect, Hunger Games and Cocaine Bear.
Elizabeth Banks Biography: Early Life, Age, Family, Education
Elizabeth Banks, originally named Elizabeth Mitchell, was born on February 10, 1974 (Elizabeth Banks: Age 49) in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Ann and Mark Mitchell. She is the oldest of her three siblings. Banks tried out for the school play after breaking her leg in Little League, which is what started her acting career.
In 1992, Banks graduated from Pittsfield High School. She then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966 with a major in communications and a minor in theater arts. Banks finished her schooling with an Mfa degree from the American Conservatory Theater in 1998.
Elizabeth Banks Biography: Career
When Banks joined the Screen Actors Guild, she changed her last name from Mitchell to Banks because of another actress was already named Elizabeth Mitchell.
Elizabeth Banks Biography: Early Life, Age, Family, Education
Elizabeth Banks, originally named Elizabeth Mitchell, was born on February 10, 1974 (Elizabeth Banks: Age 49) in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Ann and Mark Mitchell. She is the oldest of her three siblings. Banks tried out for the school play after breaking her leg in Little League, which is what started her acting career.
In 1992, Banks graduated from Pittsfield High School. She then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966 with a major in communications and a minor in theater arts. Banks finished her schooling with an Mfa degree from the American Conservatory Theater in 1998.
Elizabeth Banks Biography: Career
When Banks joined the Screen Actors Guild, she changed her last name from Mitchell to Banks because of another actress was already named Elizabeth Mitchell.
- 4/2/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Vigilante Shanty: Kooky Becomes Dupieux in Latest Whimsy
Quentin Dupieux’s penchant for absurdity shows no signs of abating, with Smoking Causes Coughing, the latest offering of his perennial output, perhaps being his most unruly film yet. Like the bombed out remnants of a hokey children’s television show dangled upon Dupieux’s favored adult repressions and anxieties, there’s much to enjoy in this compounded scenario of stories even when it has the tendency to flatline. Unfortunately, there’s nothing truly substantive lurking behind its cheesy, plastic exteriors.
It’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers meets Charlie’s Angels meets a children’s anti-smoking campaign, but Smoking Causes Coughing never really ascends to the pinnacle of these possibilities, if mostly because we spend a bit too much time with the rather unalluring members of Tobacco Force.…...
Quentin Dupieux’s penchant for absurdity shows no signs of abating, with Smoking Causes Coughing, the latest offering of his perennial output, perhaps being his most unruly film yet. Like the bombed out remnants of a hokey children’s television show dangled upon Dupieux’s favored adult repressions and anxieties, there’s much to enjoy in this compounded scenario of stories even when it has the tendency to flatline. Unfortunately, there’s nothing truly substantive lurking behind its cheesy, plastic exteriors.
It’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers meets Charlie’s Angels meets a children’s anti-smoking campaign, but Smoking Causes Coughing never really ascends to the pinnacle of these possibilities, if mostly because we spend a bit too much time with the rather unalluring members of Tobacco Force.…...
- 3/31/2023
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
They’ve rocked and rolled all night and partied every day for a half-century, and now Kiss will be the subject of a new Netflix biopic.
The band’s longtime manger, Doc McGhee, revealed the news during an interview with Mike Brunn for his podcast “The Rock Experience”.
“It’s a biopic about the first four years of Kiss. We’re just starting it now,” McGhee divulged, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Read More: Gene Simmons Thinks Beyoncé And Bruno Mars ‘Would Pass Out’ Performing In Kiss Costumes
“We’ve already sold it, it’s already done, we have a director, McG. That’s moving along and that’ll come in ’24,” he added.
McG’s directorial credits include such films as “Terminator Salvation”, “Charlie’s Angels” and its sequel “Full Throttle”, and “We Are Marshall”.
Kiss co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are reported to be cooperating with the project,...
The band’s longtime manger, Doc McGhee, revealed the news during an interview with Mike Brunn for his podcast “The Rock Experience”.
“It’s a biopic about the first four years of Kiss. We’re just starting it now,” McGhee divulged, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Read More: Gene Simmons Thinks Beyoncé And Bruno Mars ‘Would Pass Out’ Performing In Kiss Costumes
“We’ve already sold it, it’s already done, we have a director, McG. That’s moving along and that’ll come in ’24,” he added.
McG’s directorial credits include such films as “Terminator Salvation”, “Charlie’s Angels” and its sequel “Full Throttle”, and “We Are Marshall”.
Kiss co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are reported to be cooperating with the project,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Although Cameron Diaz came out of retirement for the action-comedy Back in Action, she may be back out of action soon enough, as sources are suggesting her latest movie could be her last.
According to a source, Cameron Diaz may have stepped back onto the movie set a little too soon, even after not being on the big screen for nearly a decade. “These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been a lot on her and she hates being away from [daughter] Raddix…Cameron loves being a mom more than anything in the world.”
Now 50, Diaz hasn’t appeared in a movie since 2014, when she starred in Annie, The Other Woman and Sex Tape. Cameron Diaz previously discussed her retirement (which she announced in 2018), saying she wanted to have more control of her life, saying, “When you do something at a really high level for a long period of time, other parts of...
According to a source, Cameron Diaz may have stepped back onto the movie set a little too soon, even after not being on the big screen for nearly a decade. “These back-to-back 10-hour workdays have been a lot on her and she hates being away from [daughter] Raddix…Cameron loves being a mom more than anything in the world.”
Now 50, Diaz hasn’t appeared in a movie since 2014, when she starred in Annie, The Other Woman and Sex Tape. Cameron Diaz previously discussed her retirement (which she announced in 2018), saying she wanted to have more control of her life, saying, “When you do something at a really high level for a long period of time, other parts of...
- 3/22/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Djimon Hounsou is opening up about the difficulties he’s faced landing roles post-Oscar nominations.
While speaking with The Guardian in an interview published online Thursday, the Shazam! Fury of the Gods actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2002 for In America and then again in 2006 for Blood Diamond, said he “felt seriously cheated.”
“Today, we talk so much about the Oscars being so white, but I remember there was a time where I had no support at all: no support from my own people, no support from the media, from the industry itself,” he confessed. “It felt like: ‘You should be happy that you’ve got nominated,’ and that’s that.”
Hounsou started to make his name in Hollywood when he landed a role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 film Amistad. But he explained that he started to grow frustrated with the limited parts that were being offered to Black actors.
While speaking with The Guardian in an interview published online Thursday, the Shazam! Fury of the Gods actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2002 for In America and then again in 2006 for Blood Diamond, said he “felt seriously cheated.”
“Today, we talk so much about the Oscars being so white, but I remember there was a time where I had no support at all: no support from my own people, no support from the media, from the industry itself,” he confessed. “It felt like: ‘You should be happy that you’ve got nominated,’ and that’s that.”
Hounsou started to make his name in Hollywood when he landed a role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 film Amistad. But he explained that he started to grow frustrated with the limited parts that were being offered to Black actors.
- 3/17/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Irish accent is consistently voted one of the most attractive in the world, yet even some of the world’s finest actors have trouble with it. Leonardo DiCaprio tried, as did Julia Roberts (twice), and dare we even mention Brad Pitt?
Today (17 March) marks St Patrick’s Day, and if you have no pub and/or beer plans, why not experience the next best thing: reminiscing about the wonkiest Irish accents in film history.
Relatively new to this great lineage of bad accents is Wild Mountain Thyme, a romantic drama released in the UK in early 2021 and so inexplicable that even literal Irish actors seemed to speak with fake Irish accents in it.
Such is the evil power of this particular bit of fakery, though – Hollywood’s bastardised visions of Ireland so all-encompassing and destructive that few can survive it.
To celebrate this most Irish of days, we’ve...
Today (17 March) marks St Patrick’s Day, and if you have no pub and/or beer plans, why not experience the next best thing: reminiscing about the wonkiest Irish accents in film history.
Relatively new to this great lineage of bad accents is Wild Mountain Thyme, a romantic drama released in the UK in early 2021 and so inexplicable that even literal Irish actors seemed to speak with fake Irish accents in it.
Such is the evil power of this particular bit of fakery, though – Hollywood’s bastardised visions of Ireland so all-encompassing and destructive that few can survive it.
To celebrate this most Irish of days, we’ve...
- 3/17/2023
- by Adam White
- The Independent - Film
Drew Barrymore is proving to Hugh Grant just what her voice can do after he jokingly called her singing “horrendous.”
During a Wired video interview posted Monday, where he answers “the web’s most-searched questions,” the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves actor was asked, “Does Hugh Grant actually sing in Music and Lyrics?” He responded that he does, but he’s “auto-tuned beyond belief. Actually, that’s not true. I’m auto-tuned a bit, but not as much as some.”
While laughing, the actor went on to say that Barrymore, who starred opposite him in the 2007 rom-com, wouldn’t mind him saying that “her singing is just horrendous” in the film.
The Marc Lawrence-directed film follows former music superstar Alex Fletcher (Grant) who gets an opportunity at a career comeback when he’s asked to write a song for teen sensation Cora Corman (Haley Bennett). The only problem is he can’t compose lyrics,...
During a Wired video interview posted Monday, where he answers “the web’s most-searched questions,” the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves actor was asked, “Does Hugh Grant actually sing in Music and Lyrics?” He responded that he does, but he’s “auto-tuned beyond belief. Actually, that’s not true. I’m auto-tuned a bit, but not as much as some.”
While laughing, the actor went on to say that Barrymore, who starred opposite him in the 2007 rom-com, wouldn’t mind him saying that “her singing is just horrendous” in the film.
The Marc Lawrence-directed film follows former music superstar Alex Fletcher (Grant) who gets an opportunity at a career comeback when he’s asked to write a song for teen sensation Cora Corman (Haley Bennett). The only problem is he can’t compose lyrics,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lucy Liu is finally getting her superhero moment.
The 54-year-old actress is making her comic book movie debut in the sequel “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”, and she says she wishes she could have done it earlier.
Read More: ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ Star Lucy Liu Shares The Empowering Message She Wants Girls To Take Away From The Movie
Speaking with The Cut about the opportunity to star in a superhero movie, the actress said she wished she could have starred in one in her 20s.
“If it had happened earlier, it would have been miraculous,” Liu said. “It would have been a different story; my career would have been easier. There would have been more opportunity.”
Unfortunately, those superhero roles didn’t exist for Asian-Ameican actresses at the time, though playing Alex Munday in the “Charlie’s Angels” films in the early ’00s opposite Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore was something of a game-changer.
The 54-year-old actress is making her comic book movie debut in the sequel “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”, and she says she wishes she could have done it earlier.
Read More: ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ Star Lucy Liu Shares The Empowering Message She Wants Girls To Take Away From The Movie
Speaking with The Cut about the opportunity to star in a superhero movie, the actress said she wished she could have starred in one in her 20s.
“If it had happened earlier, it would have been miraculous,” Liu said. “It would have been a different story; my career would have been easier. There would have been more opportunity.”
Unfortunately, those superhero roles didn’t exist for Asian-Ameican actresses at the time, though playing Alex Munday in the “Charlie’s Angels” films in the early ’00s opposite Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore was something of a game-changer.
- 3/16/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Lucy Liu is making her comic book movie debut in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” playing the villainous Kalypso alongside Helen Mirren and “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler. The three actors play the daughters of Atlas, who come to our planet to reclaim the magic that fuels Zachary Levi’s Shazam. Liu was recently asked by The Cut about starring in a superhero movie for the first time at 54 years old.
“If it had happened earlier, it would have been miraculous,” Liu said. “It would have been a different story; my career would have been easier. There would have been more opportunity.”
Sizable comic book movie roles for Asian-Americans simply did not exist when Liu was coming up in the industry. She had her action breakthrough playing Alex Munday opposite Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in 2000’s “Charlie’s Angels” and its 2003 sequel, “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.”
“That character, Alex,...
“If it had happened earlier, it would have been miraculous,” Liu said. “It would have been a different story; my career would have been easier. There would have been more opportunity.”
Sizable comic book movie roles for Asian-Americans simply did not exist when Liu was coming up in the industry. She had her action breakthrough playing Alex Munday opposite Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in 2000’s “Charlie’s Angels” and its 2003 sequel, “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.”
“That character, Alex,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
“Bupkis,” Peacock’s new 8-episode series starring Pete Davidson, Joe Pesci and Edie Falco, will premiere May 4, the streamer announced Wednesday. As part of the reveal, Peacock also shared first-look photos from the series.
Davidson serves as writer and executive producer and stars in the fictionalized version of his life. Falco portrays his mom and Pesci will portray his grandfather. “Bupkis” will include an array of guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.
Check out the “Bupkis” first-look images below.
Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Edie Falco as Amy Davidson Brad Garrett as Roy Charlie Day as Glen Rossi Kenan Thompson as Referee Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca Simon Rex as Ice Pop, Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson...
Davidson serves as writer and executive producer and stars in the fictionalized version of his life. Falco portrays his mom and Pesci will portray his grandfather. “Bupkis” will include an array of guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.
Check out the “Bupkis” first-look images below.
Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Edie Falco as Amy Davidson Brad Garrett as Roy Charlie Day as Glen Rossi Kenan Thompson as Referee Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca Simon Rex as Ice Pop, Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson...
- 3/16/2023
- by Charna Flam and Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
MTV today announced that film and television powerhouse Drew Barrymore has been tapped to host the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards Live from the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 7, beginning at 8 Pm Et/Pt. The evening will honor the biggest and best in both movies and television, across scripted and unscripted, for one supersized, can’t-miss event, which will also air on MTV internationally in more than 150 countries. Barrymore has been nominated a total of nine times and has taken home three Golden Popcorns. She won her first award for “Best Kiss” for The Wedding Singer. She also won “Best On-Screen Team” for Charlie’s Angels (2001). She was most recently nominated for Best Talk/Topical Show at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted. In 2020, she and Sandler were also honored as “Dynamic Duo” at the MTV Awards: Greatest of All Time. Sponsors of the event include Cheetos® and Sonic...
- 3/15/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Hollywood icon Drew Barrymore has been tapped to host the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, which will air live from the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 7, at 8 pm Et/Pt. Barrymore, who herself has been nominated a total of nine times and taken home three Golden Popcorns, will preside over the ceremony, which will honor the biggest and best in both movies and television, across scripted and unscripted. The Santa Clarita Diet actress won her first MTV award for “Best Kiss” for The Wedding Singer and her second for “Best On-Screen Team” for her role in 2001’s Charlie’s Angels movie. In 2020, she and Adam Sandler were honored as “Dynamic Duo” at the MTV Awards: Greatest of All Time. You can watch Barrymore break the news in the video below, which sees her promising an “epic night” full of “big moments” and “huge movie stars”… and even an appearance from the Cocaine Bear.
- 3/15/2023
- TV Insider
Drew Barrymore has been tapped to host the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Honoring the best in movies and television, the annual awards shindig will air live from the Barker Hanger in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 7 at 8 Pm Et/Pt. The ceremony also will air live internationally in more than 150 countries.
Last year, Spider-Man: No Way Home and HBO’s Euphoria took the top movie and television awards, respectively,
Barrymore is no stranger to the MTV Movie & TV Awards. She has been nominated a total of nine times and has taken home three Golden Popcorns. She won her first award for “Best Kiss” for The Wedding Singer. She also won “Best On-Screen Team” for Charlie’s Angels (2001). She was most recently nominated for Best Talk/Topical Show at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted. In 2020, she and Adam Sandler were also honored as “Dynamic Duo” at the MTV Awards: Greatest of All Time.
Last year, Spider-Man: No Way Home and HBO’s Euphoria took the top movie and television awards, respectively,
Barrymore is no stranger to the MTV Movie & TV Awards. She has been nominated a total of nine times and has taken home three Golden Popcorns. She won her first award for “Best Kiss” for The Wedding Singer. She also won “Best On-Screen Team” for Charlie’s Angels (2001). She was most recently nominated for Best Talk/Topical Show at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted. In 2020, she and Adam Sandler were also honored as “Dynamic Duo” at the MTV Awards: Greatest of All Time.
- 3/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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