“Nothing lasts forever.” There’s something deeply ironic about that line of dialogue being dropped by Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow in only the second Avengers movie from almost 10 years ago. While Johansson’s tenure in the superhero genre is apparently over, with the Oscar-nominated star more recently focusing on films like Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, the MCU is still going strong with the latest whispers about Avengers 5 getting the rumor mills spinning again. Hence one of the reasons Steve Carell and Illumination Entertainment’s new marketing for Despicable Me 4 is so biting.
Carell—who, by the by, was also in Asteroid City—took time to promote not only Despicable Me 4 in a new viral marketing video, but an entire supposed “Mega Minions” shared universe that will outlive us all and see the 22nd century.
“Despicable Me 4 is just the beginning,” Carell promises (warns?) with...
Carell—who, by the by, was also in Asteroid City—took time to promote not only Despicable Me 4 in a new viral marketing video, but an entire supposed “Mega Minions” shared universe that will outlive us all and see the 22nd century.
“Despicable Me 4 is just the beginning,” Carell promises (warns?) with...
- 6/10/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Delivers a Welcome $56 Millon Haul; ‘The Watchers’ Stumbles in First Weekend
The domestic box office finally changed course after a slow start to the summer release season, as ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ won the weekend with a successful $56 million opening. This is the best R-rated opening in theaters since last year's 'Oppenheimer.' It’s also Will Smith’s sixth-highest domestic opening and the first notable major summer title that over-performed against tracking numbers.
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
- 6/10/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
In the midst of The Avengers frenzy in the MCU, James Gunn introduced a new superhero ensemble with the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy starring actors like Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Dave Bautista among others.
Guardians of the Galaxy | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
However, bringing an ensemble cast for the movie proved to be challenging for the filmmaker, especially after Pratt became the first actor to join the movie as Star-Lord, a character he would embody for almost a decade.
James Gunn Opened Up About Casting Challenges for Guardians of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt, known for portraying Star-Lord in the MCU for the past decade, had to face tough competition from several actors for the part. However, after a brief meeting with the film’s director, he was able to get a hold of what Gunn was looking for.
Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
It...
Guardians of the Galaxy | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
However, bringing an ensemble cast for the movie proved to be challenging for the filmmaker, especially after Pratt became the first actor to join the movie as Star-Lord, a character he would embody for almost a decade.
James Gunn Opened Up About Casting Challenges for Guardians of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt, known for portraying Star-Lord in the MCU for the past decade, had to face tough competition from several actors for the part. However, after a brief meeting with the film’s director, he was able to get a hold of what Gunn was looking for.
Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy | Credit: Marvel Entertainment
It...
- 6/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios, back in 2014, leaped into its most ambitious and cash-guzzling gamble yet as James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy rolled out and played on the big screens. Consisting of a rag-tag group that even had a talking raccoon and a tree life-form, the movie brought about surprising success and kick-started one of the most iconic MCU franchises.
Riding on a unique mix of humor, grit, and a plot that took audiences across every nook and cranny of deep space, the mega project initially set off a bigger quest for landing its actors.
Chris Pratt speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord was the first casting call that the filmmaking team settled on. Thereafter, the quest for a Drax actor led them to Aquaman star Jason Momoa, who not only auditioned for the...
Riding on a unique mix of humor, grit, and a plot that took audiences across every nook and cranny of deep space, the mega project initially set off a bigger quest for landing its actors.
Chris Pratt speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord was the first casting call that the filmmaking team settled on. Thereafter, the quest for a Drax actor led them to Aquaman star Jason Momoa, who not only auditioned for the...
- 6/10/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have caught a lot of flack in recent years for the sheer amount of silliness and gags muddling up the various film and TV plots. There's no doubt there are a lot of MCU jokes that haven't aged well, and as the franchise has continued, the quips seem to have become more and more frequent — something that will no doubt reach a fever pitch with the upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine."
But there was a time when one-liners and wisecracks were used more sparingly and played a crucial role in the success of the MCU. This element of the franchise led directly to the hit that was "Thor: Ragnarok," in which Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige entrusted director Taika Waititi with reinventing Chris Hemsworth's Thor as a more comedic persona. This was due to the Aussie star's penchant for improv, which he'd demonstrated in both "Thor" and its sequel,...
But there was a time when one-liners and wisecracks were used more sparingly and played a crucial role in the success of the MCU. This element of the franchise led directly to the hit that was "Thor: Ragnarok," in which Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige entrusted director Taika Waititi with reinventing Chris Hemsworth's Thor as a more comedic persona. This was due to the Aussie star's penchant for improv, which he'd demonstrated in both "Thor" and its sequel,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The first full weekend of June brought a modicum of hope to the summer box office, as Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunited for the fourth installment of their popular “Bad Boys” action-comedy franchise. Read on for the weekend box office report.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” had been planned since 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” became the highest-grossing blockbuster that year, partially due to Covid shutting down theaters a few weeks after its release. Opening in 3,885 theaters, including IMAX and other premium screens, “Ride or Die” received mixed reviews with 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, although it was expected to be fairly review-proof with the popularity of its two stars. It ended up making $5.88 million in Thursday previews beginning at 3pm, and $21.6 million on Friday, including those previews.
Sony is estimating it to make $56 million in North America its opening weekend, which is less than the previous movie’s $62.5 million holiday opening,...
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” had been planned since 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” became the highest-grossing blockbuster that year, partially due to Covid shutting down theaters a few weeks after its release. Opening in 3,885 theaters, including IMAX and other premium screens, “Ride or Die” received mixed reviews with 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, although it was expected to be fairly review-proof with the popularity of its two stars. It ended up making $5.88 million in Thursday previews beginning at 3pm, and $21.6 million on Friday, including those previews.
Sony is estimating it to make $56 million in North America its opening weekend, which is less than the previous movie’s $62.5 million holiday opening,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
James Gunn is not the one to walk away from creating a bizarro world in his films. The DC chief has one chance to bring one of the grossest scenes in the comic books to the screen in the Dcu. Last year, DC Comics introduced a designer metahuman, Metawoman, who could rapidly alter her genetic code to confront any threat. She went up against the Doom Patrol in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #5, released in 2005.
Metawoman in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #5 | DC Comics
However, the team of Doom Patrol consists of some of the universe’s most strangest heroes and even Metawoman couldn’t handle their weird and wild abilities. In one of the grossest scenes in the comics, the hero uncontrollably turns into a giant ugly monster.
James Gunn Should Take Note Of This Lesser Known Hero With The Grossest Comic Book Scene
Metawoman in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #5 | DC Comics
Fans saw...
Metawoman in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #5 | DC Comics
However, the team of Doom Patrol consists of some of the universe’s most strangest heroes and even Metawoman couldn’t handle their weird and wild abilities. In one of the grossest scenes in the comics, the hero uncontrollably turns into a giant ugly monster.
James Gunn Should Take Note Of This Lesser Known Hero With The Grossest Comic Book Scene
Metawoman in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #5 | DC Comics
Fans saw...
- 6/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” surpassed the $100 million mark globally in its first weekend of release.
The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy cop comedy series, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has collected $104.6 million, including $48.6 million at the international box office. Moviegoers have embraced Smith’s first major film since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars, though it helped that he returned to theaters with a franchise that has endured over 30 years.
Sony spent $100 million to produce “Bad Boys 4” and many millions more to market the film to global audiences. At this rate, the fourquel is well positioned in its theatrical run. However, it remains to be seen if it’ll match 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” as the franchise’s highest-grossing installment with $206 million domestically and $426 million globally. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returned to direct “Ride or Die,” which follows detectives Mike...
The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy cop comedy series, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has collected $104.6 million, including $48.6 million at the international box office. Moviegoers have embraced Smith’s first major film since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars, though it helped that he returned to theaters with a franchise that has endured over 30 years.
Sony spent $100 million to produce “Bad Boys 4” and many millions more to market the film to global audiences. At this rate, the fourquel is well positioned in its theatrical run. However, it remains to be seen if it’ll match 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” as the franchise’s highest-grossing installment with $206 million domestically and $426 million globally. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returned to direct “Ride or Die,” which follows detectives Mike...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Pratt’s work in Parks and Recreation or Parks and Rec made him land major franchises like the MCU and Jurassic World. To make it funnier, the Marvel actor improvised his scenes throughout the show. Pratt’s improvisation also led him to deliver the best joke in the show in its third season.
The co-creator of the show, Michael Scur, described that as a writer, he was extremely angry to see the Marvel actor going off-script to present the memorable scene from the show.
Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation | NBC
Michael Schur is a renowned comedy show creator with experience in some critically acclaimed comedies like The Office (USA), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. His association with Parks and Rec guaranteed that the show would be a success, but Chris Pratt also came out as a surprise package and made a lasting impact.
How did Chris Pratt...
The co-creator of the show, Michael Scur, described that as a writer, he was extremely angry to see the Marvel actor going off-script to present the memorable scene from the show.
Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation | NBC
Michael Schur is a renowned comedy show creator with experience in some critically acclaimed comedies like The Office (USA), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. His association with Parks and Rec guaranteed that the show would be a success, but Chris Pratt also came out as a surprise package and made a lasting impact.
How did Chris Pratt...
- 6/9/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn famously cast Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in the Marvel feature . But Gunn confided that Pratt’s size at the time presented a problem when he had to cast the rest of the movie.
James Gunn wanted actors who could make Chris Pratt look smaller Chris Pratt | Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
Pratt managed to snag his Guardians of the Galaxy role after a lengthy audition process that saw him competing with several actors. But initially, Pratt doubted he’d get the part. He tested for Marvel movies before like Thor, and the constant rejection left him a bit jaded. However, Pratt recognized that Marvel was having more than a tough time finding their Star-Lord.
“I was circling around it for a long time, and they kept testing people and testing people, and no one was right for it,” Pratt once told MTV News.
But...
James Gunn wanted actors who could make Chris Pratt look smaller Chris Pratt | Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
Pratt managed to snag his Guardians of the Galaxy role after a lengthy audition process that saw him competing with several actors. But initially, Pratt doubted he’d get the part. He tested for Marvel movies before like Thor, and the constant rejection left him a bit jaded. However, Pratt recognized that Marvel was having more than a tough time finding their Star-Lord.
“I was circling around it for a long time, and they kept testing people and testing people, and no one was right for it,” Pratt once told MTV News.
But...
- 6/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Since taking the keys to the DC universe, James Gunn has been pretty transparent with fans online, which isn’t common in the space of studio heads. From debunking certain rumors to shedding light on future DC projects, Gunm hasn’t shied away from giving a glimpse into the upcoming Dcu, which is set to kickstart with Creature Commandos.
But recently, while clarifying fans’ concerns about the upcoming animated show, which will set things in motion for the Dcu, Gunn seems to have confirmed the recasting of Wonder Woman.
James Gunn Seemingly Confirms Wonder Woman Recasting
Gal Gadot | Wonder Woman (Warner Bros.)
Since the cancellation of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3, things have been pretty uncertain when it comes to Gal Gadot‘s tenure as Diana Prince. Moreover, a Wonder Woman-centered project is yet to be announced in the Dcu, as the planned HBO show Paradise Lost is set to...
But recently, while clarifying fans’ concerns about the upcoming animated show, which will set things in motion for the Dcu, Gunn seems to have confirmed the recasting of Wonder Woman.
James Gunn Seemingly Confirms Wonder Woman Recasting
Gal Gadot | Wonder Woman (Warner Bros.)
Since the cancellation of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3, things have been pretty uncertain when it comes to Gal Gadot‘s tenure as Diana Prince. Moreover, a Wonder Woman-centered project is yet to be announced in the Dcu, as the planned HBO show Paradise Lost is set to...
- 6/8/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
James Gunn’s Dcu is moving quickly. The production of ‘Superman’ is already halfway done, and casting for other projects is about to start. Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about two Dcu projects: ‘Lanterns’ and ‘Booster Gold.’
Both shows have been in development for a long time. They were originally planned for different cinematic universes, but now under Gunn’s leadership, they are beginning to take shape.
Recently, Chris Pratt confirmed he will be appearing in both the MCU and the Dcu, which didn’t surprise anyone. The last ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie hinted that Star-Lord would return, and since Gunn likes to work with the same actors, it was expected that Pratt would find a role in the Dcu.
After his statement went viral, fans speculated that Pratt might be cast as either Booster Gold or Hal Jordan for the upcoming ‘Lanterns’ show.
Earlier this week,...
Both shows have been in development for a long time. They were originally planned for different cinematic universes, but now under Gunn’s leadership, they are beginning to take shape.
Recently, Chris Pratt confirmed he will be appearing in both the MCU and the Dcu, which didn’t surprise anyone. The last ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie hinted that Star-Lord would return, and since Gunn likes to work with the same actors, it was expected that Pratt would find a role in the Dcu.
After his statement went viral, fans speculated that Pratt might be cast as either Booster Gold or Hal Jordan for the upcoming ‘Lanterns’ show.
Earlier this week,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
James Gunn’s Dcu is going full steam ahead as the production of ‘Superman’ is already halfway done and casting for other projects is about to kick off. In recent weeks there’s been much talk about two Dcu projects, namely ‘Lanterns’ and ‘Booster Gold.’
Both shows have been in development for a really long time, namely, they were initially pitched for different cinematic universes and now under Gunn’s leadership, they are starting to shape up.
Recently Chris Pratt made a definite statement that he will appear both in the MCU in the future and in the Dcu, which quite frankly shocked no one. The last ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie teased that Star-Lord would return, and knowing that Gunn likes to work with the same actors, we expected him to find a spot for Pratt in the Dcu.
Now ever since that statement went viral, fans have speculated...
Both shows have been in development for a really long time, namely, they were initially pitched for different cinematic universes and now under Gunn’s leadership, they are starting to shape up.
Recently Chris Pratt made a definite statement that he will appear both in the MCU in the future and in the Dcu, which quite frankly shocked no one. The last ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie teased that Star-Lord would return, and knowing that Gunn likes to work with the same actors, we expected him to find a spot for Pratt in the Dcu.
Now ever since that statement went viral, fans have speculated...
- 6/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Guardians of the Galaxy became one of Marvel’s many hit films when it first came out. But the movie also might’ve been one of the riskiest superhero projects the brand did at the time.
James Gunn felt like he and his ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ crew were underdogs James Gunn | Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Gunn felt like he was perfect for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie. He was used to directing many out of the box projects, and even made his own unique superhero film in Super. He asserted that Guardians aligned with most of his sensibilities as a storyteller and a fan of the genre.
“Yeah, and I’m not saying this in an egocentric way, but there did come a point when I’m like, ‘Who else would’ve made this?’ I mean, it does fit my personality perfectly,” Gunn once told Superhero Hype.
James Gunn felt like he and his ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ crew were underdogs James Gunn | Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Gunn felt like he was perfect for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie. He was used to directing many out of the box projects, and even made his own unique superhero film in Super. He asserted that Guardians aligned with most of his sensibilities as a storyteller and a fan of the genre.
“Yeah, and I’m not saying this in an egocentric way, but there did come a point when I’m like, ‘Who else would’ve made this?’ I mean, it does fit my personality perfectly,” Gunn once told Superhero Hype.
- 6/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
James Gunn is a director who knows how to hide his secrets without lying to the people. Being an active person on his social media accounts, the veteran director often answers questions from fans while occasionally debunking some nonsense rumors on the internet.
James Gunn speaking at the 2016 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
Having worked with iconic actor Chris Pratt in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Gunn and Pratt seem to be good friends in real life. From this friendship, a rumor spread that Gunn was going to cast Pratt in an upcoming Dcu show!
James Gunn And Dcu – A Tale of The Lanterns
It has been close to two years since the veteran director James Gunn was given the position of co-head of the DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. Gunn, who is making good use of his position, is working tirelessly on how to improve the content of the Dcu.
James Gunn speaking at the 2016 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
Having worked with iconic actor Chris Pratt in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Gunn and Pratt seem to be good friends in real life. From this friendship, a rumor spread that Gunn was going to cast Pratt in an upcoming Dcu show!
James Gunn And Dcu – A Tale of The Lanterns
It has been close to two years since the veteran director James Gunn was given the position of co-head of the DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. Gunn, who is making good use of his position, is working tirelessly on how to improve the content of the Dcu.
- 6/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt are two superstars in their own rights. One, a Stranger Things prodigy who recently got married, the other, a Marvel star and an industry veteran who has been seen in his fair share of hilarious roles over the years.
Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown / Instagram
But what happens when the two come together? While that has not happened as of yet, it is about to, in the form of a Netflix movie that also boasts of Anthony and Joe Russo as the two directors. A science fiction thriller set to be released sometime in 2024, The Electric State is set to become one of the most expensive movies ever made, and is set to cost a whopping $320 million.
Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt set to star in The Electric State
Chris Pratt in Jurassic World / Universal Pictures
The Electric State might as well...
Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown / Instagram
But what happens when the two come together? While that has not happened as of yet, it is about to, in the form of a Netflix movie that also boasts of Anthony and Joe Russo as the two directors. A science fiction thriller set to be released sometime in 2024, The Electric State is set to become one of the most expensive movies ever made, and is set to cost a whopping $320 million.
Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt set to star in The Electric State
Chris Pratt in Jurassic World / Universal Pictures
The Electric State might as well...
- 6/7/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
David Iacono is joining Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World movie.
Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.
Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.
Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.
Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...
Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.
Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.
Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.
Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...
- 6/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Skydance wrapped up its merger deal with Paramount, the studio has also secured a global deal for a film package that includes Chris Pratt for the adaptation of Way of the Warrior Kid, which came out to $80-$85 million dollars. According to Deadline, that total made this the single biggest package deal out of the film market since Apple had attached onto Emancipation back in 2020. It was revealed just ahead of the Cannes market that Pratt was set to star in the project for director McG.
The film is written by screenwriter Will Staples, whose past credits include the Michael B. Jordan movie Without Remorse, and is adapted from the children’s novel by retired Navy Seal, Jocko Willink. The book’s plot synopsis, per Deadline, reads, “The youth empowerment tale follows a self-doubting boy who gets bullied and is hard-pressed to complete a single pull-up. That’s until his uncle Jake,...
The film is written by screenwriter Will Staples, whose past credits include the Michael B. Jordan movie Without Remorse, and is adapted from the children’s novel by retired Navy Seal, Jocko Willink. The book’s plot synopsis, per Deadline, reads, “The youth empowerment tale follows a self-doubting boy who gets bullied and is hard-pressed to complete a single pull-up. That’s until his uncle Jake,...
- 6/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: In-between its months-long pursuit of Paramount, Skydance has found time to make what we understand to be an $80-$85M global deal for Chris Pratt Cannes package The Way Of The Warrior Kid.
We make this the single biggest package deal out of a film market since Apple splashed on Emancipation back in 2020.
As we revealed ahead of last month’s Cannes market, Jurassic World star Pratt is teaming with director McG on the in-demand project, which is lining up a summer start. The Will Staples (Without Remorse) script is adapted from the kids novel by Jock Willink, the retired Navy Seal who found a second career as a wildly popular podcast host, author and motivational speaker. Additional casting is in process. Skydance will bring the project to Apple through its overall deal there.
The youth empowerment tale follows a self-doubting boy who gets bullied...
We make this the single biggest package deal out of a film market since Apple splashed on Emancipation back in 2020.
As we revealed ahead of last month’s Cannes market, Jurassic World star Pratt is teaming with director McG on the in-demand project, which is lining up a summer start. The Will Staples (Without Remorse) script is adapted from the kids novel by Jock Willink, the retired Navy Seal who found a second career as a wildly popular podcast host, author and motivational speaker. Additional casting is in process. Skydance will bring the project to Apple through its overall deal there.
The youth empowerment tale follows a self-doubting boy who gets bullied...
- 6/6/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Garfield Movie Box Office (North America): Surpasses Chris Hemsworth’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The Garfield Movie leads the US box office chart with steady and decent earnings. Despite staying behind Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on its debut weekend, it has moved up the chart, pushing Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy’s movie behind. The film’s Tuesday numbers are in; keep scrolling to know the deets.
Mark Dindal directed the movie, and the screenplay was by Paul A Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. The voice actors of the 2024 animated adventure comedy movie include Chris Pratt, Samuel L Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillen, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg. Overall, this is the third Garfield movie, and it might surpass the previous ones in terms of box office collections. It is currently the second...
The Garfield Movie leads the US box office chart with steady and decent earnings. Despite staying behind Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on its debut weekend, it has moved up the chart, pushing Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy’s movie behind. The film’s Tuesday numbers are in; keep scrolling to know the deets.
Mark Dindal directed the movie, and the screenplay was by Paul A Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. The voice actors of the 2024 animated adventure comedy movie include Chris Pratt, Samuel L Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillen, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg. Overall, this is the third Garfield movie, and it might surpass the previous ones in terms of box office collections. It is currently the second...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Michael Rosenbaum claims his character in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movies was initially supposed to have much more screen time.
During a panel at Nashville Comicon on Saturday, the Smallville star opened up about playing Martinex, a small supporting role, in James Gunn’s sci-fi trilogy.
“The role was supposed to be a lot bigger. They cut a lot out,” Rosenbaum said. “You were supposed to see … it was written in the script to see Martinex’s powers, which were really cool. But they had so much to talk about in the script that they ended up cutting it out at the end. And there was some other stuff.”
However, the Impastor actor feels no animosity toward the director and is just grateful for the experience with the Guardians franchise and his longtime friend Gunn.
“It was fun,” he recalled. “For me, it’s like, I’m working with my friends,...
During a panel at Nashville Comicon on Saturday, the Smallville star opened up about playing Martinex, a small supporting role, in James Gunn’s sci-fi trilogy.
“The role was supposed to be a lot bigger. They cut a lot out,” Rosenbaum said. “You were supposed to see … it was written in the script to see Martinex’s powers, which were really cool. But they had so much to talk about in the script that they ended up cutting it out at the end. And there was some other stuff.”
However, the Impastor actor feels no animosity toward the director and is just grateful for the experience with the Guardians franchise and his longtime friend Gunn.
“It was fun,” he recalled. “For me, it’s like, I’m working with my friends,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With a career spanning nearly half a century, Paul Newman has starred in some truly memorable films including Cool Hand Luke and The Hustler. The late actor left a lasting impression with his work and continues to be celebrated as one of the finest talents in the industry.
Paul Newman | Credit: Bettmann Archive via Wikimedia Commons
And the finest star also had some of the finest possessions, whose worth could easily eclipse that of the biggest Hollywood stars. One such exclusive thing in the late actor’s collection included a Rolex Daytona, which has been reported to be more valuable than the earnings of some Avengers: Endgame cast members.
Paul Newman’s Exclusive Rolex Daytona Watch is Worth Over $20 Million
The iconic Hollywood star who passed away at 83 after battling lung cancer for months, Paul Newman had interests that extended far beyond acting. In addition to his illustrious acting career,...
Paul Newman | Credit: Bettmann Archive via Wikimedia Commons
And the finest star also had some of the finest possessions, whose worth could easily eclipse that of the biggest Hollywood stars. One such exclusive thing in the late actor’s collection included a Rolex Daytona, which has been reported to be more valuable than the earnings of some Avengers: Endgame cast members.
Paul Newman’s Exclusive Rolex Daytona Watch is Worth Over $20 Million
The iconic Hollywood star who passed away at 83 after battling lung cancer for months, Paul Newman had interests that extended far beyond acting. In addition to his illustrious acting career,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Nickelodeon has revealed a star-studded list of nominees for its annual Kids’ Choice Awards. Leading the pack with six noms is Taylor Swift, followed by Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé, with four noms each.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel Studios Plans for new Guardians Of The Galaxy Film Post Secret Wars - Main Image
James Gunn may have left Marvel Studios, and his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy may have ended, but there are rumours that the fan-favourite group of intergalactic criminals will return to the big screen. Marvel Studios plans a new Guardians of the Galaxy movie after Avengers: Secret Wars.
The 2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the trilogy's final film, but the journey seems far from over.
Sure, the third film’s conclusion feels like the story's completion, but it features two significant teases that hint at the franchise's continuation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The first hint comes when a new Guardians team seemingly assembling, with Rocket, Groot, and Kraglin teaming up with Phyla, Adam Warlock, Blurp, and Cosmo.
Though nothing is confirmed yet, these seven can be the new lineup.
Another hint...
James Gunn may have left Marvel Studios, and his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy may have ended, but there are rumours that the fan-favourite group of intergalactic criminals will return to the big screen. Marvel Studios plans a new Guardians of the Galaxy movie after Avengers: Secret Wars.
The 2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the trilogy's final film, but the journey seems far from over.
Sure, the third film’s conclusion feels like the story's completion, but it features two significant teases that hint at the franchise's continuation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The first hint comes when a new Guardians team seemingly assembling, with Rocket, Groot, and Kraglin teaming up with Phyla, Adam Warlock, Blurp, and Cosmo.
Though nothing is confirmed yet, these seven can be the new lineup.
Another hint...
- 6/4/2024
- EpicStream
The Garfield Movie Has taken over The Number One Spot At The US Box Office, Beating Furiosa ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Garfield Movie starring Chris Pratt is going in for the win. After what seemed to be an underwhelming Memorial weekend at the US Box Office, The Garfield movie has beaten Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to take over the number one position. Let’s look at the collections here as Garfield makes a play to stay at the top of the Box Office.
The third film in the franchise is about the cartoon cat character Garfield. Previously, Garfield: The Movie was released in 2004, and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties was released in 2006. The latest release has an ensemble of cast members, with Chris leading them as the voice of the ginger cat.
The movie features an impressive voice cast led by Chris Pratt. The cast includes Cecily Strong,...
The Garfield Movie starring Chris Pratt is going in for the win. After what seemed to be an underwhelming Memorial weekend at the US Box Office, The Garfield movie has beaten Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to take over the number one position. Let’s look at the collections here as Garfield makes a play to stay at the top of the Box Office.
The third film in the franchise is about the cartoon cat character Garfield. Previously, Garfield: The Movie was released in 2004, and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties was released in 2006. The latest release has an ensemble of cast members, with Chris leading them as the voice of the ginger cat.
The movie features an impressive voice cast led by Chris Pratt. The cast includes Cecily Strong,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Within the ever-growing universe of our living room screens, in a galaxy not too far away, a question as old as the celebrated Star Wars seems to be taking place: Are the industry titans of narrative—Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars—dipping into the ‘Sarlacc’ hole of overexposure to content on Disney+?
Well, it’s a question on the minds of many fans who have witnessed these once groundbreaking franchises seemingly dilute their magic with a relentless release schedule & storylines that have crumbled under the weight of corporate strategy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Yes, despite the aura of nostalgia and charm that these brands exude, Disney+’s strategy of a 45-day theatrical release window seems to whisper a siren’s song to theatergoers, urging them to stay home and wait for streaming—a trend contributing to the silent waning of the theater tradition.
Well, it’s a question on the minds of many fans who have witnessed these once groundbreaking franchises seemingly dilute their magic with a relentless release schedule & storylines that have crumbled under the weight of corporate strategy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Yes, despite the aura of nostalgia and charm that these brands exude, Disney+’s strategy of a 45-day theatrical release window seems to whisper a siren’s song to theatergoers, urging them to stay home and wait for streaming—a trend contributing to the silent waning of the theater tradition.
- 6/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
George Miller’s Mad Max franchise is one of the most revered action franchises of all time. After it spun out the Tom Hardy-starrer Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road, all we got is a prequel about the character Furiosa. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy, two immensely popular actors, the movie made its debut with rave reviews but has been struggling at the box office.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
While even fans described the film as incredible to watch, the movie failing to live up to its expectations at the box office can be attributed to one Star Wars movie. Solo: A Star Wars Story was a bomb at the box office despite being based on one of the best fictional characters of all time. And while the two franchises share little similarity, the fate of Solo seems to predict that Furiosa was deemed to fail.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Brothers
While even fans described the film as incredible to watch, the movie failing to live up to its expectations at the box office can be attributed to one Star Wars movie. Solo: A Star Wars Story was a bomb at the box office despite being based on one of the best fictional characters of all time. And while the two franchises share little similarity, the fate of Solo seems to predict that Furiosa was deemed to fail.
- 6/3/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
When the Russo brothers were asked about the sub-par run of recent entrants in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they had a categorical response – it was fatigue. For the past few years, the word superhero fatigue has been the buzz word. But the Russo brothers believe it to be something more, a fatigue with movies across the board. With the advent and multiplication of content, they believe that movies are beginning to lose their charm. But The Garfield Movie might have shown them the mirror.
The Garfield Movie has won everyone’s hearts
The faithful readers of Garfield comics are in love with The Garfield Movie | Credits: Sony Pictures
Featuring the likes of Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, and Hannah Waddingham, The Garfield Movie was expected to create a buzz amongst the fans. And it did. Audiences acknowledged director Mark Dindal’s genius. After all, it’s not...
The Garfield Movie has won everyone’s hearts
The faithful readers of Garfield comics are in love with The Garfield Movie | Credits: Sony Pictures
Featuring the likes of Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, and Hannah Waddingham, The Garfield Movie was expected to create a buzz amongst the fans. And it did. Audiences acknowledged director Mark Dindal’s genius. After all, it’s not...
- 6/2/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
It’s a fairly rare weekend at the box office when there are five new wide releases, but it’s even rare when none of those movies even crack the top six. Read on for the weekend box office report.
After one of the worst Memorial Day weekends in decades, the transition weekend between May and June wasn’t going to be much better with none of the new releases opening in more than 2,000 theaters. That wasn’t helped by the fact that Disney, the one major studio in the mix, decided to dump their latest well-reviewed movie into a few hundred theaters with very little fanfare.
After settling for second place over Memorial Day, Sony Pictures’ animated “The Garfield Movie” moved into first place with an estimated $14 million, down just 42% from its three-day opening weekend, to bring its domestic total to $51.6 million. Overseas, the Chris Pratt-starring family film...
After one of the worst Memorial Day weekends in decades, the transition weekend between May and June wasn’t going to be much better with none of the new releases opening in more than 2,000 theaters. That wasn’t helped by the fact that Disney, the one major studio in the mix, decided to dump their latest well-reviewed movie into a few hundred theaters with very little fanfare.
After settling for second place over Memorial Day, Sony Pictures’ animated “The Garfield Movie” moved into first place with an estimated $14 million, down just 42% from its three-day opening weekend, to bring its domestic total to $51.6 million. Overseas, the Chris Pratt-starring family film...
- 6/2/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Our beloved orange tabby Persian cat Garfield is back on the big screen after a long while with Chris Pratt voicing the character in The Garfield Movie. However, things were far from good which eventually affected the project at the global box office as it garnered negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures
While there’s still time for the movie to head to its streaming debut, it was unable to bring the same success that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gained after its release two years ago.
What Went Wrong With Chris Pratt’s The Garfield Movie?
Sony’s The Garfield Movie has met with an underwhelming response from audiences and critics alike, leading to it becoming a disappointing project from what it was initially intended. One of the reasons that led to that outcome is the lead voice actor himself.
Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures
While there’s still time for the movie to head to its streaming debut, it was unable to bring the same success that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gained after its release two years ago.
What Went Wrong With Chris Pratt’s The Garfield Movie?
Sony’s The Garfield Movie has met with an underwhelming response from audiences and critics alike, leading to it becoming a disappointing project from what it was initially intended. One of the reasons that led to that outcome is the lead voice actor himself.
- 6/1/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
If the summer box office is ever going to heat up, it’ll have to wait a while longer. In a weekend being led by holdovers, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” looks to overtake “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” for first place on domestic charts.
The marketplace continues to be dire overall, but Sony is doing well for itself. The studio is also putting out the manga adaptation “Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle” through its anime banner Crunchyroll. Playing in 1,086 locations (including showtimes in a few Imax auditoriums), the high school sports film earned $1.9 million across Friday and preview screenings and looks to take sixth place on domestic charts. It’s just the latest example of how anime has found a niche but dedicated theatrical audience in North America. Not that stateside will make or break “Haikyu!!,” which released in its native Japan back in February and stands as the second-highest...
The marketplace continues to be dire overall, but Sony is doing well for itself. The studio is also putting out the manga adaptation “Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle” through its anime banner Crunchyroll. Playing in 1,086 locations (including showtimes in a few Imax auditoriums), the high school sports film earned $1.9 million across Friday and preview screenings and looks to take sixth place on domestic charts. It’s just the latest example of how anime has found a niche but dedicated theatrical audience in North America. Not that stateside will make or break “Haikyu!!,” which released in its native Japan back in February and stands as the second-highest...
- 6/1/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The Jurassic Park / Jurassic World franchise is continuing – and it’s doing so without any of the leads from the previous movies. The new film in the series is aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release, and when it reaches the screen, it will be introducing us to a new batch of characters. Those played by Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern are out, as are the ones played by Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. So far, we’ve heard that the new Jurassic World movie is set to star Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. Now Deadline reveals that the cast is being rounded out with the addition of Luna Blaise.
Blaise is best known for playing Olive Stone on 62 episodes of the TV series Manifest.
Blaise is best known for playing Olive Stone on 62 episodes of the TV series Manifest.
- 5/31/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Luna Blaise is set to round out cast of Universal and Amblin Entertainment’s new Jurassic World movie. Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend are also set to star. Gareth Edwards will direct.
The studio recently dated the pic to bow on July 2, 2025 and moved fast to find a director in Edwards. The new movie will be a fresh take, with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, and neither will original trilogy’s stars Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. David Koepp penned the new script.
The film will be will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin, and Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley through Kennedy-Marshall. EVP Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee for the studio.
Spielberg’s groundbreaking Jurassic Park redefined the summer blockbuster when...
The studio recently dated the pic to bow on July 2, 2025 and moved fast to find a director in Edwards. The new movie will be a fresh take, with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return, and neither will original trilogy’s stars Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. David Koepp penned the new script.
The film will be will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin, and Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley through Kennedy-Marshall. EVP Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee for the studio.
Spielberg’s groundbreaking Jurassic Park redefined the summer blockbuster when...
- 5/31/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Pratt found his footing in Jurassic World. After three installments, the actor still keeps his door ajar in case he gets a call to return to the beloved franchise.
Chris Pratt in Jurassic World / Universal Pictures
For some fans, they have had enough of Pratt dealing and running with dinosaurs. In fact, he has another huge franchise under his belt, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which he can focus on and try to expand.
Chris Pratt Wants To Return In Jurassic World Reboot
During an interview with Cbr, actor Chris Pratt revealed he is open to returning in the upcoming Gareth Edwards film.
Hey, never say never. Maybe. Maybe I return. Maybe I don’t. You’ll just have to tune in to find out. I know I’ll be first in line, whether I’m in it or not.
Early this year,...
Chris Pratt in Jurassic World / Universal Pictures
For some fans, they have had enough of Pratt dealing and running with dinosaurs. In fact, he has another huge franchise under his belt, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which he can focus on and try to expand.
Chris Pratt Wants To Return In Jurassic World Reboot
During an interview with Cbr, actor Chris Pratt revealed he is open to returning in the upcoming Gareth Edwards film.
Hey, never say never. Maybe. Maybe I return. Maybe I don’t. You’ll just have to tune in to find out. I know I’ll be first in line, whether I’m in it or not.
Early this year,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
2024 is a bit slow in terms of good animated films coming out. Besides Kung Fu Panda 4, there are no big releases that are also as good. But we have compiled a list of the best-animated films we could find that came out this year. So, rest up gather your family for most of these films, and enjoy these best-animated films of 2024.
Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Orion and the Dark is an animated fantasy adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Based on a children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, the Netflix film follows the story of an 11-year-old boy Orion who is scared of the dark, but when the embodiment of darkness himself comes to visit to convince him not to fear both of them go on a life-changing adventure. Orion and the Dark’s voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay,...
Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Orion and the Dark is an animated fantasy adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Based on a children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, the Netflix film follows the story of an 11-year-old boy Orion who is scared of the dark, but when the embodiment of darkness himself comes to visit to convince him not to fear both of them go on a life-changing adventure. Orion and the Dark’s voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Mahershala Ali is in talks for a role in the new 'Jurassic World' film.The 'Green Book' actor has held discussions about joining Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend in the latest movie in the dinosaur franchise.Plot details on the flick – which is set to begin production in London next month – have not been disclosed but Gareth Edwards is directing from a screenplay written by David Koepp.The film is planned for release in July 2025 and is being produced by Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley through their Kennedy/Marshall banner and the original film's director Steven Spielberg through his Amblin Entertainment company.Casting Ali, 50, would be a coup as the Oscar-winning star tends to shun big blockbusters and has a reputation for being selective with his acting projects.Last month, it was revealed that Johansson is set to produce the movie as well as star in the project,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
With Wake Up Dead Man castings coming thick and fast, we’ve got a handy guide to who’s not in the Knives Out 3 cast so far.
Since Knives Out 3 was officially announced (and renamed Wake Up Dead Man) last week, the casting news has been flying thick and fast. Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott and Kerry Washington were first out of the bag, with Glenn Close following up close behind.
That’s five whole names! In one week! Far too many, if you ask us. With that in mind, here’s everyone Not cast in the third Knives Out Mystery (so far). Feel free to comment below if we’ve missed anyone.
Daniel Day-Lewis
If there’s one thing that could pull the famously retired actor out of, well, retirement, surely it would be a new Knives Out? We’re not actors, but even we’d bite...
Since Knives Out 3 was officially announced (and renamed Wake Up Dead Man) last week, the casting news has been flying thick and fast. Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott and Kerry Washington were first out of the bag, with Glenn Close following up close behind.
That’s five whole names! In one week! Far too many, if you ask us. With that in mind, here’s everyone Not cast in the third Knives Out Mystery (so far). Feel free to comment below if we’ve missed anyone.
Daniel Day-Lewis
If there’s one thing that could pull the famously retired actor out of, well, retirement, surely it would be a new Knives Out? We’re not actors, but even we’d bite...
- 5/31/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
The new Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali has been one of the most anticipated entries in the MCU. Despite being originally scheduled for a 2023 release, Blade has had several delays and is currently still in pre-production. Meanwhile, adding further setbacks to the film, reports indicated that Ali is being eyed to join the cast of Jurassic World, alongside Scarlett Johansson.
Mahershala Ali as Blade | Marvel Studios
After Kevin Feige let it slip that Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot was aiming to begin filming in Summer 2023, the MCU movie made significant headlines following its numerous delays. Now, the reboot appears to be in grave danger of hitting further roadblocks as the actor is being lined up for Jurassic World 4. While it’s great news for the Universal Pictures franchise, Marvel fans are getting concerned about the progress of Blade.
Mahershala Ali Gets Eyed for Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 4
After...
Mahershala Ali as Blade | Marvel Studios
After Kevin Feige let it slip that Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot was aiming to begin filming in Summer 2023, the MCU movie made significant headlines following its numerous delays. Now, the reboot appears to be in grave danger of hitting further roadblocks as the actor is being lined up for Jurassic World 4. While it’s great news for the Universal Pictures franchise, Marvel fans are getting concerned about the progress of Blade.
Mahershala Ali Gets Eyed for Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 4
After...
- 5/31/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
"The Garfield Movie" Chris Pratt follows the footsteps of Bill Murray in voicing our beloved feline but is “The Garfield Movie” worth your time and money? (See movie review below) "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" Anya Taylor-Joy slips into the mighty big shoes held by Charlize Theron as our new Furiosa. Chris Hemsworth is the
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- 5/31/2024
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Even with the cameras due to start rolling within the next couple of weeks, the rush of casting news on the new Jurassic World film remains unstoppable, like a T-rex crashing through a deactivated electric fence. Today brings word, via The Hollywood Reporter, that double Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is primed to make a rare foray into blockbuster territory to snag a role among the dinosaurs.
The Creator's Gareth Edwards is busy preparing to make the giant new film, working from a script by Jurassic Park veteran scribe David Koepp.
If he does make a deal, Ali will be among the group likely to be spending some of their time evading toothy nightmares, which already includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
Nothing is known about the story for this one, or how it will connect to the wider Jurassic world. At this time, we're not expecting...
The Creator's Gareth Edwards is busy preparing to make the giant new film, working from a script by Jurassic Park veteran scribe David Koepp.
If he does make a deal, Ali will be among the group likely to be spending some of their time evading toothy nightmares, which already includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
Nothing is known about the story for this one, or how it will connect to the wider Jurassic world. At this time, we're not expecting...
- 5/30/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
A major A-list star is in talks for a key role in Universal Pictures' upcoming Jurassic World movie, but if he signs on, it will leave a huge question mark over a long in-development Marvel Studios reboot.
THR reports that Marhershala Ali is negotiating to star in the fourth Jurassic World film alongside lead Scarlett Johansson. Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board in supporting roles, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is set to helm.
Production is said to be gearing up for mid-June in London... which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming.
The trade report doesn't mention Blade, but it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker - unless the MCU project has been hit with yet...
THR reports that Marhershala Ali is negotiating to star in the fourth Jurassic World film alongside lead Scarlett Johansson. Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are also on board in supporting roles, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is set to helm.
Production is said to be gearing up for mid-June in London... which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming.
The trade report doesn't mention Blade, but it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker - unless the MCU project has been hit with yet...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
We’ve been waiting a few years to see if and when the Marvel Cinematic Universe Blade reboot that’s set to star Mahershala Ali of Green Book is going to go into production – and while we continue to wait, Ali is in talks to join former MCU star Scarlett Johansson in the new Jurassic World movie that’s in the works at Universal! As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Ali tends to be very selective and usually avoids Hollywood blockbuster-type projects (aside from Blade), so getting him to sign on for a role would be a big “get” for this project.
If Ali’s deal closes, he’ll be sharing the screen with Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. This new Jurassic World movie will have Gareth Edwards directing the film from a...
If Ali’s deal closes, he’ll be sharing the screen with Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. This new Jurassic World movie will have Gareth Edwards directing the film from a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The next installment in the Jurassic World franchise continues to build its main cast, with THR reporting today that Mahershala Ali (Marvel’s upcoming Blade) is now in talks.
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) are also on board to star.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction, with plot details under wraps.
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked) are also on board to star.
Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.
Jurassic World returns to theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more.
The new movie is expected to usher in a brand new Jurassic Era with Jurassic World cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not expected to return. Don’t expect the original trilogy’s Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill, either. The new Jurassic World, from what we gather, plans to take the franchise in a new direction, with plot details under wraps.
- 5/30/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
An exciting lineup of guests joins Kelly Clarkson for a fun-filled episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” airing on NBC as syndicated content on Thursday, 30 May 2024, at 3:00 Pm. The episode features actor Jeremy Renner taking part in a game segment, “Renner or Renner,” and engaging in a fun conversation with Kelly about […]
The Kelly Clarkson Show: Jeremy Renner, Chris Pratt Surprise...
The Kelly Clarkson Show: Jeremy Renner, Chris Pratt Surprise...
- 5/30/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy seems to have had a rough run at the box office. Based on the TV show of the same name, the film followed Gosling as a stuntman who gets involved in a conspiracy involving the lead actor of a film directed by his ex-girlfriend, played by Emily Blunt. The action comedy was directed by David Leitch, who last helmed Bullet Train.
Gosling’s film reportedly only earned a meager $145 million against a $127 million budget, making it a box office bomb. While the film received positive responses from fans and critics, author Stephen King seemed to have had a mixed reaction to the film. He reportedly disagreed with a review of the film that called it ‘great fun’.
Stephen King Gets Flak For Being Unimpressed With Ryan Gosling’s Film Stephen King | Credits: CBS News
Horror author Stephen King has crafted many masterpieces in his...
Gosling’s film reportedly only earned a meager $145 million against a $127 million budget, making it a box office bomb. While the film received positive responses from fans and critics, author Stephen King seemed to have had a mixed reaction to the film. He reportedly disagreed with a review of the film that called it ‘great fun’.
Stephen King Gets Flak For Being Unimpressed With Ryan Gosling’s Film Stephen King | Credits: CBS News
Horror author Stephen King has crafted many masterpieces in his...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Antony Starr is best known for his television roles, especially as Homelander in the hit superhero series “The Boys.” As Homelander, Starr portrays a psychopathic superhero, and it’s difficult to imagine him in any other role these days.
Currently, Starr isn’t involved with the Dcu. However, fans have noticed that he and the director follow each other on social media.
This led to numerous theories, especially with the recent discussions about the ‘Booster Gold’ TV show. Fans connected the dots and speculated that Starr might play the titular character, mainly because of his resemblance to the comic character and his apparent friendship with James Gunn.
However, in a recent interview with ComicBook, Starr swiftly addressed and dismissed the rumors.
Me and James just play golf. […]I cannot wait to see what he does with the DC Universe. I think he’s a phenomenal director, producer, talent. He’s...
Currently, Starr isn’t involved with the Dcu. However, fans have noticed that he and the director follow each other on social media.
This led to numerous theories, especially with the recent discussions about the ‘Booster Gold’ TV show. Fans connected the dots and speculated that Starr might play the titular character, mainly because of his resemblance to the comic character and his apparent friendship with James Gunn.
However, in a recent interview with ComicBook, Starr swiftly addressed and dismissed the rumors.
Me and James just play golf. […]I cannot wait to see what he does with the DC Universe. I think he’s a phenomenal director, producer, talent. He’s...
- 5/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Antony Starr is famous primarily for his roles in television series, notably for portraying the character of Homelander in the popular superhero show “The Boys.’ In the show, Starr plays a psychopathic “superhero” Homelander, and honestly, it’s hard imagining him as anything else these days.
So, how is Starr currently connected to the Dcu? He isn’t. But fans did notice a while ago that the actor and the director follow each other on social media.
This spawned plenty of theories, and considering that the ‘Booster Gold’ TV show was discussed a lot in the last few weeks, fans connected the dots and assumed that Starr would play the titular character, mostly due to his physical similarities to the comic character and apparently, his friendship with James Gunn.
In his recent interview with ComicBook, Starr addressed the rumors and shot it down pretty quickly.
Me and James just play golf.
So, how is Starr currently connected to the Dcu? He isn’t. But fans did notice a while ago that the actor and the director follow each other on social media.
This spawned plenty of theories, and considering that the ‘Booster Gold’ TV show was discussed a lot in the last few weeks, fans connected the dots and assumed that Starr would play the titular character, mostly due to his physical similarities to the comic character and apparently, his friendship with James Gunn.
In his recent interview with ComicBook, Starr addressed the rumors and shot it down pretty quickly.
Me and James just play golf.
- 5/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Glen Powell is perfectly acing his game in Hollywood two decades after starting his career, thanks to his recent pieces that have finally granted him his breakthrough: Everybody Wants Some!! and Top Gun: Maverick. But while people know him now, they don’t know how 2 actors from Avengers: Endgame accidentally helped him transform into the massive superstar he is today.
Glen Powell in Hit Man. | Credits: Netflix.
These two stars were none other than two of the three Chrises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth. Through the development of their roles, the duo reportedly greatly inspired Powell to mold himself in a way that everyone would love him. And that most certainly seems to have worked, considering how Powell is the star everyone is talking about today!
These 2 Avengers: Endgame Actors Inspired Glen Powell Immensely
Back when Glen Powell was still trying to navigate through Hollywood...
Glen Powell in Hit Man. | Credits: Netflix.
These two stars were none other than two of the three Chrises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth. Through the development of their roles, the duo reportedly greatly inspired Powell to mold himself in a way that everyone would love him. And that most certainly seems to have worked, considering how Powell is the star everyone is talking about today!
These 2 Avengers: Endgame Actors Inspired Glen Powell Immensely
Back when Glen Powell was still trying to navigate through Hollywood...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
To say that this Memorial Day weekend was a disappointment at the box office would be a grave understatement. Warner Bros. unleashed director George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" in theaters, while Sony Pictures released the family-friendly "The Garfield Movie." On paper, we had a much-anticipated (or so we thought) prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road," which is one of the most beloved action movies of all time, as well as an animated movie that could get parents out of the house with their kids. In practice, we endured a truly sobering several days' worth of lousy ticket sales.
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Another weekend, another bit of very bad news for the movie business. Memorial Day weekend has, historically, been a major frame for the box office, with Disney's "The Little Mermaid" remake pulling in $95.4 million last year. (That number grows to $117.5 million when accounting for the Monday holiday.) That's what we've come to expect, pandemic notwithstanding. Unfortunately, the dual threat of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and "The Garfield Movie" didn't prove to be much of a threat at all, as both films fell well short of expectations, leading to a downright terrible holiday weekend. Garfuriosa was, in the end, the direct opposite of last year's Barbenheimer phenomenon in every way imaginable.
Warner Bros.' "Furiosa" took the top spot on the charts, pulling in $26.3 million through Sunday, with that number growing to an estimated $32 million when accounting for Monday. Meanwhile, Sony Pictures' new animated "Garfield" film landed at number two...
Warner Bros.' "Furiosa" took the top spot on the charts, pulling in $26.3 million through Sunday, with that number growing to an estimated $32 million when accounting for Monday. Meanwhile, Sony Pictures' new animated "Garfield" film landed at number two...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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