Exclusive: French film industry veteran Nicolas Royer, who was line and executive producer on Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes buzz title The Substance, has boarded Catherine Hardwicke’s upcoming feature A French Pursuit, starring Toni Collette.
The production, which is remake of Caroline Vignal’s 2020 French hit My Donkey, My Lover & I (Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes), starring Laura Calamy, is due to shoot in the Cévennes region in south-central France this summer.
Royer will line and executive produce the movie, which is lead produced by Christopher Simon at New Sparta Productions and Collette under her Vocab Films banner.
The new production will be first official gig for Royer’s company Voulez-Vous Production Services, which he created in 2023 to build on his work on The Substance.
Royer was line and executive producer on the body horror, lead produced by the UK’s Working Title and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
The production, which is remake of Caroline Vignal’s 2020 French hit My Donkey, My Lover & I (Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes), starring Laura Calamy, is due to shoot in the Cévennes region in south-central France this summer.
Royer will line and executive produce the movie, which is lead produced by Christopher Simon at New Sparta Productions and Collette under her Vocab Films banner.
The new production will be first official gig for Royer’s company Voulez-Vous Production Services, which he created in 2023 to build on his work on The Substance.
Royer was line and executive producer on the body horror, lead produced by the UK’s Working Title and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
- 5/23/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Today, Paramount+ announced that Academy Award winner Holly Hunter will star in the upcoming original series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy.
The series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the galaxy’s most legendary places. Produced by CBS Studios, it will begin production later this summer.
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius,” said co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. “To have her extraordinary authenticity, fearlessness, sense of humor, and across-the-board brilliance leading the charge on Starfleet Academy is a gift to all of us and to the enduring legacy of Star Trek.”
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors,...
The series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the galaxy’s most legendary places. Produced by CBS Studios, it will begin production later this summer.
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius,” said co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. “To have her extraordinary authenticity, fearlessness, sense of humor, and across-the-board brilliance leading the charge on Starfleet Academy is a gift to all of us and to the enduring legacy of Star Trek.”
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Exclusive: Ryan Phillippe (Shooter) and Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) are leading thriller The Patient, which is launching in the Cannes market with International Film Trust.
Kelly Greyson (Fortress) and David Cade (Lansky) also star in the under-the-radar project, which wrapped principal photography earlier this year in Alabama. Mukunda Michael Dewil (The Immaculate Room) is directing from his own script.
The logline reads: “When The Patient (Phillippe) wakes up in a hospital without any recollection of what happened to him, he is issued a life he doesn’t remember by the inscrutable Dr. Rose (Beckinsale). But soon he comes to suspect that he’s being manipulated in order to protect a powerful politician implicated in a murder.” Above is a first look image from the project.
Producers are Robert Ogden Barnum of The Barnum Picture Company and Benaroya Pictures CEO and International Film Trust Founder, Michael Benaroya. Barnum and Benaroya previously worked...
Kelly Greyson (Fortress) and David Cade (Lansky) also star in the under-the-radar project, which wrapped principal photography earlier this year in Alabama. Mukunda Michael Dewil (The Immaculate Room) is directing from his own script.
The logline reads: “When The Patient (Phillippe) wakes up in a hospital without any recollection of what happened to him, he is issued a life he doesn’t remember by the inscrutable Dr. Rose (Beckinsale). But soon he comes to suspect that he’s being manipulated in order to protect a powerful politician implicated in a murder.” Above is a first look image from the project.
Producers are Robert Ogden Barnum of The Barnum Picture Company and Benaroya Pictures CEO and International Film Trust Founder, Michael Benaroya. Barnum and Benaroya previously worked...
- 5/13/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Justice for Lori Petty!
One of cinema’s greatest action heroes is a fiercely feminist freedom fighter captured by an oppressive regime controlling the water supply of a post-apocalyptic landscape. Seeking revenge after her family was ripped from her, the heroine escapes the grasp of the army by stealing a vehicle of war, and ventures across the vast post-punk deserts of Australia with the ultimate goal of eventually slaying the white-haired tyrant who ruined her life.
No, I’m not talking about Furiosa, Charlize Theron’s iconic badass in “Mad Max: Fury Road.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Justice for Lori Petty!
One of cinema’s greatest action heroes is a fiercely feminist freedom fighter captured by an oppressive regime controlling the water supply of a post-apocalyptic landscape. Seeking revenge after her family was ripped from her, the heroine escapes the grasp of the army by stealing a vehicle of war, and ventures across the vast post-punk deserts of Australia with the ultimate goal of eventually slaying the white-haired tyrant who ruined her life.
No, I’m not talking about Furiosa, Charlize Theron’s iconic badass in “Mad Max: Fury Road.
- 5/4/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Best known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight novels, Ashley Greene’s casting was met with controversy among fans as she is 7 inches (18 cm) taller than her character, as described in the novel.
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen and Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale appear deeply concentrated while strategizing in a scene from the “Twilight” saga (Credit: Summit Entertainment)
Response to Fan Expectations
In an interview with MTV in March 2008, Ashley addressed the criticism. “Uh, that’s the biggest complaint about me actually; I’m 5-foot-5. I’m much, much taller than Alice is described, but who is 4-foot-10 anyways?”
“Well, when I read the book, I could see that, and she’s the actress that Stephenie put on her site and said, ‘This is what I think she looks like in my head,’ so that’s natural that everyone else would have...
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen and Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale appear deeply concentrated while strategizing in a scene from the “Twilight” saga (Credit: Summit Entertainment)
Response to Fan Expectations
In an interview with MTV in March 2008, Ashley addressed the criticism. “Uh, that’s the biggest complaint about me actually; I’m 5-foot-5. I’m much, much taller than Alice is described, but who is 4-foot-10 anyways?”
“Well, when I read the book, I could see that, and she’s the actress that Stephenie put on her site and said, ‘This is what I think she looks like in my head,’ so that’s natural that everyone else would have...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson will headline Down Cemetery Road, an adaptation of the book by Slow Horses author Mick Herron.
Jackson Lamb may well be Gary Oldman’s greatest performance, and that is no mean feat given his prolific filmography. Slow Horses, an adaptation of the book series by Mick Herron, follows the misadventures of the staff who work at Slough House, the place where incompetent spies are sent to do menial admin work, before their become embroiled in various espionage escapades.
Lamb rules over them with an iron fist and a rapier wit, his disdain for his staff matched only by his propensity to break wind at inopportune moments, all masking the fact that he is by far the smartest person in any room. The drama has been a huge hit for Apple TV+, the fourth series was released late last year and the fifth series is expected...
Jackson Lamb may well be Gary Oldman’s greatest performance, and that is no mean feat given his prolific filmography. Slow Horses, an adaptation of the book series by Mick Herron, follows the misadventures of the staff who work at Slough House, the place where incompetent spies are sent to do menial admin work, before their become embroiled in various espionage escapades.
Lamb rules over them with an iron fist and a rapier wit, his disdain for his staff matched only by his propensity to break wind at inopportune moments, all masking the fact that he is by far the smartest person in any room. The drama has been a huge hit for Apple TV+, the fourth series was released late last year and the fifth series is expected...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Plot: based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Through the eyes of Godfrey and a local police officer, the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.
Review: While crime exists worldwide, North America’s glut of true crime stories is centered on the United States. We often take for granted that our neighbors in the Great White North are more than America’s nice neighbors or denizens of the Fifty-First State. Canada is a massive country with its own good and bad, with crimes just as heinous as anything we see in America. While the events depicted in Under The Bridge are not as scary as serial killer tales, the story it retells is every bit as disturbing.
Review: While crime exists worldwide, North America’s glut of true crime stories is centered on the United States. We often take for granted that our neighbors in the Great White North are more than America’s nice neighbors or denizens of the Fifty-First State. Canada is a massive country with its own good and bad, with crimes just as heinous as anything we see in America. While the events depicted in Under The Bridge are not as scary as serial killer tales, the story it retells is every bit as disturbing.
- 4/16/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson (Luther) have been tapped to star in Down Cemetery Road, a thriller series for Apple TV+ based on the book from Gold Dagger Award-winning author Mick Herron.
The project comes to Apple following the streamer’s work with Herron on Slow Horses, its hugely popular espionage drama based on his Slough House novels. Thus far airing three seasons, the show starring Gary Oldman has garnered multiple BAFTA nominations and has been renewed through Season 5.
A writer on that series, Morwenna Banks, will serve as lead writer and exec producer of Down Cemetery Road. The show centers on Sarah Tucker (Wilson), who becomes obsessed with finding a neighbor girl who disappeared in the aftermath of a house explosion in a quiet Oxford suburb. After enlisting the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) in her quest, the pair find themselves...
The project comes to Apple following the streamer’s work with Herron on Slow Horses, its hugely popular espionage drama based on his Slough House novels. Thus far airing three seasons, the show starring Gary Oldman has garnered multiple BAFTA nominations and has been renewed through Season 5.
A writer on that series, Morwenna Banks, will serve as lead writer and exec producer of Down Cemetery Road. The show centers on Sarah Tucker (Wilson), who becomes obsessed with finding a neighbor girl who disappeared in the aftermath of a house explosion in a quiet Oxford suburb. After enlisting the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) in her quest, the pair find themselves...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Writer/director Veena Sud‘s Hulu movie “The Stranger” is a one-night thriller that allows for only a couple of scenes before rideshare driver Clare (Maika Monroe) realizes she’s made a horrible mistake picking up passenger Carl (Dane DeHaan). From that point, the movie is a nonstop adrenaline rush and so perfectly paced that the most surprising thing about it is that it didn’t begin as a feature film at all — this new Hulu movie is a re-edit of a series Sud initially made for Quibi.
Before its swift demise, Quibi was a platform designed for people to watch shows in 10-minute episodes on their phones, with content presented in dual simultaneous aspect ratios so that one could watch the episodes either vertically or horizontally. The unique format provided filmmakers like Sud, Mark Pellington, and Catherine Hardwicke opportunities to experiment with new ways of storytelling; it also gave...
Before its swift demise, Quibi was a platform designed for people to watch shows in 10-minute episodes on their phones, with content presented in dual simultaneous aspect ratios so that one could watch the episodes either vertically or horizontally. The unique format provided filmmakers like Sud, Mark Pellington, and Catherine Hardwicke opportunities to experiment with new ways of storytelling; it also gave...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Hulu optioned Rebecca Godfrey’s Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk back in 2022, and the limited series based on the bestseller is finally set to stream this month. Emmy nominee Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six) stars as the late author of the 2005 true crime novel, and Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) stars as a small town police officer intimately involved in the investigation.
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.”
Author Rebecca Godfrey passed...
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.”
Author Rebecca Godfrey passed...
- 4/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
In April 2020, “The Stranger,” the story of a driver who picks up the rideshare passenger from hell, debuted on Quibi with the world in lockdown. Like most of the bite-sized pieces of entertainment that premiered on the service it came and went without much fanfare, a fate that ultimately was shared by Quibi itself. Launched by Jeffrey Katzenberg with the idea of making short pieces of content that could be consumed on smartphones by people in transit, Quibi had the misfortune of launching as Covid-19 was leading the world into an extended period of couch potato-dom.
“Obviously, the timing was unfortunate,” says Veena Sud, the writer, director and show-runner of “The Stranger.” “But Jeffrey was very generous in supporting all of us filmmakers over the course of making our shows. It just didn’t succeed.”
But “The Stranger” has a fresh chance to connect with audiences who may have missed it the first time around.
“Obviously, the timing was unfortunate,” says Veena Sud, the writer, director and show-runner of “The Stranger.” “But Jeffrey was very generous in supporting all of us filmmakers over the course of making our shows. It just didn’t succeed.”
But “The Stranger” has a fresh chance to connect with audiences who may have missed it the first time around.
- 4/1/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part.
Yeah, we can’t believe it either!
At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
Now that we’ve learned about the concerns, you might be interested in seeing who else was in the running to act alongside Kristen Stewart in the mega-popular saga.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the role, but a much...
Yeah, we can’t believe it either!
At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
Now that we’ve learned about the concerns, you might be interested in seeing who else was in the running to act alongside Kristen Stewart in the mega-popular saga.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the role, but a much...
- 3/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rising to fame from his starring role in The Tudors, Henry Cavill gradually turned into a Hollywood staple. Thereafter, from big-budget superhero movies like Man of Steel to appearing in iconic franchises like Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible, Cavill gained prominence in the entertainment industry.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
However, there was a time when the actor struggled in Hollywood, despite his good looks and prolific acting skills. Rumored to run for James Bond, Batman, and even Twilight, Henry Cavill lost out on many renowned roles during his initial years. Although the actor was eventually launched into the A-List by Dceu, let’s check out Cavill’s filmography and note down 5 of his worst movies.
1. The Cold Light of Day
Given his handsome appearance and muscular form, Henry Cavill is often considered best suited for action movies. But it was undoubtedly difficult for the actor to...
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
However, there was a time when the actor struggled in Hollywood, despite his good looks and prolific acting skills. Rumored to run for James Bond, Batman, and even Twilight, Henry Cavill lost out on many renowned roles during his initial years. Although the actor was eventually launched into the A-List by Dceu, let’s check out Cavill’s filmography and note down 5 of his worst movies.
1. The Cold Light of Day
Given his handsome appearance and muscular form, Henry Cavill is often considered best suited for action movies. But it was undoubtedly difficult for the actor to...
- 3/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Melissa Peterman is reuniting with Reba McEntire in the latter’s as-yet-untitled NBC multi-cam comedy pilot alongside Blue Beetle star Belissa Escobedo.
Peterman and McEntire co-starred in the country legend’s eponymous TV series from 2001 to 2007 from executive producers Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, who are also back together for the new project alongside new addition, Julie Abbott. The project is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The pilot follows Bobbie (McEntire) who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
Peterman will portray Gabby, a bartender who has worked at the tavern for quite some time. She is a bit needy and dramatic and would have loved to be Bobbie’s sister.
Escobedo stars as Bobbie’s sister Isabella, an enthusiastic 20-something, who...
Peterman and McEntire co-starred in the country legend’s eponymous TV series from 2001 to 2007 from executive producers Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, who are also back together for the new project alongside new addition, Julie Abbott. The project is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The pilot follows Bobbie (McEntire) who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
Peterman will portray Gabby, a bartender who has worked at the tavern for quite some time. She is a bit needy and dramatic and would have loved to be Bobbie’s sister.
Escobedo stars as Bobbie’s sister Isabella, an enthusiastic 20-something, who...
- 3/18/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Talaria Media is developing a new comedy series about a retired Navy Seal, Variety has learned exclusively.
The untitled single-camera series hails from writer and director Jame Anderson. It is loosely based on stories from Mark Greene’s book “Unsealed” as well as Anderson’s own life and relationship with her father, who was himself a veteran. Talaria’s Bobby Morgan will executive produce.
The official logline for the series states it is “about a retired Navy Seal struggling to adjust to civilian life after he’s forced to work at a new age spiritual center with his estranged daughter.”
No network or streaming service is currently attached to the project.
Anderson is currently attached to direct the feature film “Pregnant in Las Vegas,” which she also wrote, for Patriot Pictures and Mainstay Entertainment. She will also direct “Summer in Rome” for Filmtrax, “Arigato Tokyo” for Talaria Media, and an...
The untitled single-camera series hails from writer and director Jame Anderson. It is loosely based on stories from Mark Greene’s book “Unsealed” as well as Anderson’s own life and relationship with her father, who was himself a veteran. Talaria’s Bobby Morgan will executive produce.
The official logline for the series states it is “about a retired Navy Seal struggling to adjust to civilian life after he’s forced to work at a new age spiritual center with his estranged daughter.”
No network or streaming service is currently attached to the project.
Anderson is currently attached to direct the feature film “Pregnant in Las Vegas,” which she also wrote, for Patriot Pictures and Mainstay Entertainment. She will also direct “Summer in Rome” for Filmtrax, “Arigato Tokyo” for Talaria Media, and an...
- 3/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster Twilight franchise is heading to the small screen, and here are the details.
There was a time in the early 2010s when Twilight was just about the biggest film franchise around.
It comprises five films – 2008’s Twilight, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, 2009’s New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz, 2010’s Eclipse, directed by David Slade, and the two part finale Breaking Dawn, directed by Bill Condon and released in 2011 and 2012. Their success was such that two parody films were also released in quick succession, the much maligned Vampire’s Suck and Breaking Wind.
The films followed Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan as she becomes romantically involved with vampire Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, and werewolf Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner. Which all leads to a battle with vampire coven The Volturi.
Adapted by future Jessica Jones creator Melissa Rosenberg, the large ensemble cast also included Billy Burke,...
There was a time in the early 2010s when Twilight was just about the biggest film franchise around.
It comprises five films – 2008’s Twilight, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, 2009’s New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz, 2010’s Eclipse, directed by David Slade, and the two part finale Breaking Dawn, directed by Bill Condon and released in 2011 and 2012. Their success was such that two parody films were also released in quick succession, the much maligned Vampire’s Suck and Breaking Wind.
The films followed Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan as she becomes romantically involved with vampire Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, and werewolf Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner. Which all leads to a battle with vampire coven The Volturi.
Adapted by future Jessica Jones creator Melissa Rosenberg, the large ensemble cast also included Billy Burke,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
More than a decade has gone by since the Twilight Saga ran its course on the big screen, with five movies telling the story of the four books in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. So, of course, Lionsgate is working to figure out ways to revive the franchise. While there are some side stories and reimaginings that could still be brought to the screen, it doesn’t seem like they’re interested in greenlighting any of those projects. Last year, it was announced that a Twilight TV series was in development – and now Variety has confirmed that Lionsgate Television is shopping around a small screen version of the story – not as a live-action show, but an animated series!
Michael Burns, vice chairman of Lionsgate, brought up the project during a media conference, saying, “We’re going to go out with the Twilight series, an animated series, I think there...
Michael Burns, vice chairman of Lionsgate, brought up the project during a media conference, saying, “We’re going to go out with the Twilight series, an animated series, I think there...
- 3/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In celebration of Women’s Day, put your feet up and dive into captivating stories celebrating Women’s strength, diversity, and resilience. From heartwarming journeys of self-discovery to nail-biting tales of fierce determination, this curated selection of films promises to empower, inspire, and uplift. So, grab your favourite snacks, settle in, and prepare to be captivated by the power of women’s voices.
Matilda
Directed by Danny DeVito, Matilda is a heartwarming film based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a brilliant and advanced young girl with telekinetic powers. Neglected and mistreated by her parents and terrorized by the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers the power of friendship and inner strength. With the help of her kind teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda learns to embrace her unique abilities and stand up to injustice. The film celebrates the power of intelligence,...
Matilda
Directed by Danny DeVito, Matilda is a heartwarming film based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a brilliant and advanced young girl with telekinetic powers. Neglected and mistreated by her parents and terrorized by the tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers the power of friendship and inner strength. With the help of her kind teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda learns to embrace her unique abilities and stand up to injustice. The film celebrates the power of intelligence,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Upcoming directing and producing projects are expanding Toni Collette’s creative horizons, according to the Australian actress speaking at Qumra this weekend.
She will soon star in A French Pursuit, a comedy feature directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Collette will produce the film through her Vocab Films company, alongside UK producer Christopher Simon’s New Sparta Films.
“Meeting the production team we’re working with in France, casting people – it’s stuff you don’t get to do as an actor, it’s incredibly satisfying,” said Collette, speaking in Doha where she gave a masterclass to emerging filmmakers and attending industry...
She will soon star in A French Pursuit, a comedy feature directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Collette will produce the film through her Vocab Films company, alongside UK producer Christopher Simon’s New Sparta Films.
“Meeting the production team we’re working with in France, casting people – it’s stuff you don’t get to do as an actor, it’s incredibly satisfying,” said Collette, speaking in Doha where she gave a masterclass to emerging filmmakers and attending industry...
- 3/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Actress Toni Collette discussed her journey from a working-class neighborhood in northwest Sydney to Hollywood star in a masterclass at the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra talent and project development event on Friday.
The Oscar-nominated Muriel’s Wedding, Little Miss Sunshine, Knives Out and Unbelievable acting star is among six top cinema professionals attending Qumra, alongside directors Leos Carax, Claire Denis, Atom Egoyan and Jim Sheridan as well as sound editor and designer Martin Hernández.
Colette said she had been drawn to performance from an early age, firstly through musical theatre and tap dance.
“My father said I came out of the womb with jazz hands towards the light,” she joked.
Looking back on her early career, Collette recalled how she had dropped out of Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art Nida after being offered the part of Sonya in a 1992 stage production of Uncle Vanya by Neil Armfield.
This...
The Oscar-nominated Muriel’s Wedding, Little Miss Sunshine, Knives Out and Unbelievable acting star is among six top cinema professionals attending Qumra, alongside directors Leos Carax, Claire Denis, Atom Egoyan and Jim Sheridan as well as sound editor and designer Martin Hernández.
Colette said she had been drawn to performance from an early age, firstly through musical theatre and tap dance.
“My father said I came out of the womb with jazz hands towards the light,” she joked.
Looking back on her early career, Collette recalled how she had dropped out of Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art Nida after being offered the part of Sonya in a 1992 stage production of Uncle Vanya by Neil Armfield.
This...
- 3/1/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part.
Yeah, we can’t believe it either!
At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke recently revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
Now that we’ve learned about the concerns, you might be interested in seeing who else was in the running to act alongside Kristen Stewart in the mega-popular saga.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the role, but a...
Yeah, we can’t believe it either!
At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke recently revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
Now that we’ve learned about the concerns, you might be interested in seeing who else was in the running to act alongside Kristen Stewart in the mega-popular saga.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the role, but a...
- 2/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Described as a “high concept horror film,” the upcoming Rosario unveiled an intriguing first look image that sees a woman seemingly tormented by the corpse of her grandmother.
As if that’s not eye-catching enough, Rosario stars Emeraude Toubia (Freeform’s hit TV series “Shadowhunters,” Amazon’s “With Love”), David Dastmalchian (Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Late Night with the Devil) and José Zúñiga (Catherine Hardwicke’s blockbuster Twilight, Sony Pictures’ The Dark Tower)
Rosario is helmed by Felipe Vargas, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alan Trezza
In the film, “Rosario (Emeraude Toubia), a successful stockbroker on Wall Street, is forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda who has abruptly died. While waiting for the ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) to arrive, a heavy snowstorm locks her inside Griselda’s apartment,...
As if that’s not eye-catching enough, Rosario stars Emeraude Toubia (Freeform’s hit TV series “Shadowhunters,” Amazon’s “With Love”), David Dastmalchian (Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Late Night with the Devil) and José Zúñiga (Catherine Hardwicke’s blockbuster Twilight, Sony Pictures’ The Dark Tower)
Rosario is helmed by Felipe Vargas, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alan Trezza
In the film, “Rosario (Emeraude Toubia), a successful stockbroker on Wall Street, is forced to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother Griselda who has abruptly died. While waiting for the ambulance and her father Oscar (José Zúñiga) to arrive, a heavy snowstorm locks her inside Griselda’s apartment,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Australian Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor and producer Toni Collette (Knives Out) has been announced as a Master at the 10th edition of the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra talent incubator, running from March 1 to 6.
She joins Leos Carax, Claire Denis, Atom Egoyan, Martín Hernández, and Jim Sheridan who were previously announced as Masters for the 2024 edition of the meeting dedicated to supporting new voices from Arab and world cinema.
They join a long list of top professionals to have participated in Qumra since its launch in 2014, which has included James Schamus, Naomi Kawase, Asghar Farhadi, Gael Garcia Bernal and Tilda Swinton.
Additionally, the Dfi has also announced the 40 projects by emerging filmmakers from more than 20 countries, that will participate in the event. (scroll down for full details).
Under the Qumra format, the Masters give a masterclass and provide one-on-one mentorship the talents attached to the projects, alongside a...
She joins Leos Carax, Claire Denis, Atom Egoyan, Martín Hernández, and Jim Sheridan who were previously announced as Masters for the 2024 edition of the meeting dedicated to supporting new voices from Arab and world cinema.
They join a long list of top professionals to have participated in Qumra since its launch in 2014, which has included James Schamus, Naomi Kawase, Asghar Farhadi, Gael Garcia Bernal and Tilda Swinton.
Additionally, the Dfi has also announced the 40 projects by emerging filmmakers from more than 20 countries, that will participate in the event. (scroll down for full details).
Under the Qumra format, the Masters give a masterclass and provide one-on-one mentorship the talents attached to the projects, alongside a...
- 2/17/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristen Stewart is revealing just how little the studio behind “Twilight” knew about the lustful YA novel it was adapted from.
The “Love Lies Bleeding” star and “Spencer” Oscar nominee shared during a Rolling Stone cover story that the 2008 film, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, had studio pressure to be a “movie for kids” despite the saucy subject matter. While Stewart did not name the studio executives, the rights to the “Twilight” novel were acquired by Summit Entertainment, who distributed the feature film.
Robert Pattinson starred in the “Twilight” films as undead vampire Edward Cullen who becomes obsessed with high schooler Bella Swan (Stewart), who in turn wishes to be killed and transformed into a vampire to forever be with Edward.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
A love triangle ensues between the tumultuously toxic couple and Bella’s family friend Jacob, a werewolf played by Taylor Lautner.
“The studio was trying to make a movie for kids,...
The “Love Lies Bleeding” star and “Spencer” Oscar nominee shared during a Rolling Stone cover story that the 2008 film, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, had studio pressure to be a “movie for kids” despite the saucy subject matter. While Stewart did not name the studio executives, the rights to the “Twilight” novel were acquired by Summit Entertainment, who distributed the feature film.
Robert Pattinson starred in the “Twilight” films as undead vampire Edward Cullen who becomes obsessed with high schooler Bella Swan (Stewart), who in turn wishes to be killed and transformed into a vampire to forever be with Edward.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
A love triangle ensues between the tumultuously toxic couple and Bella’s family friend Jacob, a werewolf played by Taylor Lautner.
“The studio was trying to make a movie for kids,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Pinnacle Peak Pictures will kick off talks at EFM next week on Forty-Seven Days With Jesus which features cast members from faith-based series The Chosen, whose latest episodes currently rank second at the North American box office.
The retelling of the story of Jesus’s final days on Earth will open in the US on March 11 in more than 800 theatres.
Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone (The Chosen) star alongside Cameron Arnett as Pontius Pilate, while Joshua Triplett plays the disciple Peter.
Emilio Palame and David M. Gutel co-directed Forty-Seven Days With Jesus from Gutel’s screenplay. Palame, Donald Nguyen, and...
The retelling of the story of Jesus’s final days on Earth will open in the US on March 11 in more than 800 theatres.
Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone (The Chosen) star alongside Cameron Arnett as Pontius Pilate, while Joshua Triplett plays the disciple Peter.
Emilio Palame and David M. Gutel co-directed Forty-Seven Days With Jesus from Gutel’s screenplay. Palame, Donald Nguyen, and...
- 2/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Pinnacle Peak Pictures will kick off talks at EFM next week on Forty-Seven Days With Jesus which features cast members from faith-based series The Chosen, whose latest episodes currently rank second at the North American box office.
The retelling of the story of Jesus’s final days on Earth will open in the US on March 11 in more than 800 theatres.
Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone (The Chosen) star alongside Cameron Arnett as Pontius Pilate, while Joshua Triplett plays the disciple Peter.
Emilio Palame and David M. Gutel co-directed Forty-Seven Days With Jesus from Gutel’s screenplay. Palame, Donald Nguyen, and...
The retelling of the story of Jesus’s final days on Earth will open in the US on March 11 in more than 800 theatres.
Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone (The Chosen) star alongside Cameron Arnett as Pontius Pilate, while Joshua Triplett plays the disciple Peter.
Emilio Palame and David M. Gutel co-directed Forty-Seven Days With Jesus from Gutel’s screenplay. Palame, Donald Nguyen, and...
- 2/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Toni Collette has been set as the lead for the upcoming comedy from ‘Twilight’ helmer Catherine Hardwicke, ‘A French Pursuit.’
Based on the French box office hit ‘Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes‘, the project is a heartwarming tale of a free-spirited woman on a journey of self-discovery as she pursues love.
The synopsis reads; “Zoe thus embarks on a daring pursuit of Jean-Louis in the picturesque Cévennes deep in the South of France. Accompanied by the determined donkey Napoleon, Zoe grapples with the absurdities and challenges of their journey. Along the way, they encounter new friends and perils that draw them closer, prompting Zoe to reevaluate her priorities, confront her life choices, and rediscover her joie de vivre.”
Also in news – Callum Turner & Alia Shawkat join Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Atropia’
Collette will take on the role of Zoe Turner, an unconventional and lively British art teacher who is head over heels for fellow rebel spirit Jean-Louis.
Based on the French box office hit ‘Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes‘, the project is a heartwarming tale of a free-spirited woman on a journey of self-discovery as she pursues love.
The synopsis reads; “Zoe thus embarks on a daring pursuit of Jean-Louis in the picturesque Cévennes deep in the South of France. Accompanied by the determined donkey Napoleon, Zoe grapples with the absurdities and challenges of their journey. Along the way, they encounter new friends and perils that draw them closer, prompting Zoe to reevaluate her priorities, confront her life choices, and rediscover her joie de vivre.”
Also in news – Callum Turner & Alia Shawkat join Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Atropia’
Collette will take on the role of Zoe Turner, an unconventional and lively British art teacher who is head over heels for fellow rebel spirit Jean-Louis.
- 2/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
UK sales outfit HanWay Films has taken worldwide rights to Catherine Hardwicke’s A French Pursuit, a re-imagining of France’s box office hit Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes, and starring Toni Colette.
The comedy is due to start shooting late spring, and marks the third creative alliance between Collette, Hardwicke and producer Christopher Simon. Simon will produce via New Sparta Productions alongside Collette with her outfit Vocab Films.
The trio previously worked together on Miss You Already and most recently on Mafia Mamma, while Hardwicke’s further directorial credits include Twilight and Thirteen.
The film is about a British art...
The comedy is due to start shooting late spring, and marks the third creative alliance between Collette, Hardwicke and producer Christopher Simon. Simon will produce via New Sparta Productions alongside Collette with her outfit Vocab Films.
The trio previously worked together on Miss You Already and most recently on Mafia Mamma, while Hardwicke’s further directorial credits include Twilight and Thirteen.
The film is about a British art...
- 2/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
HanWay Films has boarded sales on Catherine Hardwicke’s upcoming comedy drama A French Pursuit starring Toni Collette, ahead of the EFM.
The movie, which is due to start shooting later this spring, is described as “a reimagining” of Caroline Vignal’s 2020 French hit My Donkey, My Lover & I (Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes), starring Laura Calamy.
A French Pursuit marks the third creative collaboration between Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winning actress Toni Collette, Hardwicke and producer Christopher Simon.
In the new version, Collette plays unconventional and lively British art teacher Zoe who falls head over heels for fellow rebel spirit, Jean-Louis.
Their plans for a romantic getaway are dashed when he has to join his family on a donkey trek in the remote and picturesque region of the Cévennes in the south of France, leaving Zoe heartbroken.
Zoe is encouraged by her mother to seize the opportunity for...
The movie, which is due to start shooting later this spring, is described as “a reimagining” of Caroline Vignal’s 2020 French hit My Donkey, My Lover & I (Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes), starring Laura Calamy.
A French Pursuit marks the third creative collaboration between Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winning actress Toni Collette, Hardwicke and producer Christopher Simon.
In the new version, Collette plays unconventional and lively British art teacher Zoe who falls head over heels for fellow rebel spirit, Jean-Louis.
Their plans for a romantic getaway are dashed when he has to join his family on a donkey trek in the remote and picturesque region of the Cévennes in the south of France, leaving Zoe heartbroken.
Zoe is encouraged by her mother to seize the opportunity for...
- 2/5/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Toni Collette is set to star in “A French Pursuit,” a comedy based on the French box office hit “Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes,” from “Twilight” filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke. HanWay Films is selling worldwide distribution rights and will be taking the project to the European Film Market in Berlin.
The film, due to start shooting in late spring, will mark the third creative alliance between Collette, Hardwicke and Christopher Simon, who produces via New Sparta Productions alongside Collette with her Vocab Films production shingle. The three previously worked together on “Miss You Already” and, most recently, “Mafia Mamma.”
“A French Pursuit” is described as a heartwarming and whimsical tale about a free-spirited woman pursuing love, only to go on a surprising journey of self-discovery. Collette will play Zoe Turner, an unconventional and lively British art teacher who is head over heels for fellow rebel spirit Jean-Louis. But when their plans for a romantic getaway are dashed,...
The film, due to start shooting in late spring, will mark the third creative alliance between Collette, Hardwicke and Christopher Simon, who produces via New Sparta Productions alongside Collette with her Vocab Films production shingle. The three previously worked together on “Miss You Already” and, most recently, “Mafia Mamma.”
“A French Pursuit” is described as a heartwarming and whimsical tale about a free-spirited woman pursuing love, only to go on a surprising journey of self-discovery. Collette will play Zoe Turner, an unconventional and lively British art teacher who is head over heels for fellow rebel spirit Jean-Louis. But when their plans for a romantic getaway are dashed,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At its heart, Sundance is about discovery. Some of our brightest, biggest filmmaking stars — we’re talking Steven Soderbergh, Richard Linklater, Ava DuVernay, Paul Thomas Anderson, Lulu Wang, Ryan Coogler, Aubrey Plaza, Catherine Hardwicke, Todd Haynes, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Eggers, the Duplass brothers, Michael B. Jordan, Amy Adams, Elizabeth Olsen, Brie Larson, Lakeith Stanfield, Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and many, many more — first rose to acclaim by bringing their work to Sundance.
Some of the biggest films at this year’s festivals came to us through creators and stars we already know and love — it’s no surprise that Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin are so wonderful in Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” or that “Worst Person in the World” star Renate Reinsve finds new dimension in both pitch-black comedy “A Different Man” and the off-kilter zombie drama “Handling the Undead” or that Kristen Stewart is riveting in...
Some of the biggest films at this year’s festivals came to us through creators and stars we already know and love — it’s no surprise that Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin are so wonderful in Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” or that “Worst Person in the World” star Renate Reinsve finds new dimension in both pitch-black comedy “A Different Man” and the off-kilter zombie drama “Handling the Undead” or that Kristen Stewart is riveting in...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
"I've never given much thought to how I would die, but dying in the place of someone I love seems like a good way to go." Now that's how you start a franchise!
Since 2008, the "Twilight" films have been a cultural mainstay for better and for worse. A film so beloved that cosmetics companies are selling out of "Twilight"-inspired collections in under 10 minutes 15 years later, and so hated that it inspired the $20 million studio-produced parody film "Vampires Suck." Few multi-billion dollar franchises are quite this polarizing, and even fewer have had as powerful of a cultural reclamation years later. Love them or hate them, the "Twilight" films are one of the most important products of the late 2000s and 2010s, and no amount of whining about vampires sparkling or commenting "still a better love story than 'Twilight'" is going to change that.
There has been talk that...
Since 2008, the "Twilight" films have been a cultural mainstay for better and for worse. A film so beloved that cosmetics companies are selling out of "Twilight"-inspired collections in under 10 minutes 15 years later, and so hated that it inspired the $20 million studio-produced parody film "Vampires Suck." Few multi-billion dollar franchises are quite this polarizing, and even fewer have had as powerful of a cultural reclamation years later. Love them or hate them, the "Twilight" films are one of the most important products of the late 2000s and 2010s, and no amount of whining about vampires sparkling or commenting "still a better love story than 'Twilight'" is going to change that.
There has been talk that...
- 1/24/2024
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
In Hollywood, January is generally considered a "dump month" where studios dump movies that they lack confidence in. Scattered box office hits like "American Sniper," "Bad Boys for Life," and last year's "M3GAN" have defied those expectations (mainly by taking advantage of the lack of competition), but this week's biggest release fits the "dump month" box to a tee. Sci-fi thriller "I.S.S." -- which stars Ariana Debose ("West Side Story") and was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite ("Blackfish") -- grossed just $1.2 million from 2,520 theaters on its opening day (including Thursday previews), and is projected to gross just $3.3 million in its opening weekend, per Variety.
This won't come as a surprise if, like me, you've seen almost no marketing for this movie. "I.S.S." was distributed by Bleecker Street, which also released Meg Ryan's "What Happens Later" and Catherine Hardwicke's "Mafia Mamma" in 2023. Both of those movies scored smaller opening weekends...
This won't come as a surprise if, like me, you've seen almost no marketing for this movie. "I.S.S." was distributed by Bleecker Street, which also released Meg Ryan's "What Happens Later" and Catherine Hardwicke's "Mafia Mamma" in 2023. Both of those movies scored smaller opening weekends...
- 1/20/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Angelina Jolie is getting into this year’s Oscar race.
As AMPAS voting enters its final days, the Academy Award winner today threw her support behind Ava DuVernay’s Origin in what looks to be doubling down by any other name.
First of all, Jolie held an invite-only get together at her home Sunday to around two dozen guests With DuVernay and Origin star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in attendance, Jolie spoke passionately about the film, sources say.
Multiple Emmy and Tony winner Debbie Allen and Frances Fisher (Actors branch) were there too. Old Guard 2 director Victoria Mahoney and Professor Marston and the Wonder Women helmer Angela Robinson (Directors branch) and Lost in Translation costume designer Nancy Steiner (Costume Designers branch) were also present, I’ve learned.
Sunday’s soiree is to be followed by a screening of Origin in West Hollywood tomorrow afternoon with Jolie moderating an on-stage panel with director/writer DuVernay and Ellis-Taylor.
As AMPAS voting enters its final days, the Academy Award winner today threw her support behind Ava DuVernay’s Origin in what looks to be doubling down by any other name.
First of all, Jolie held an invite-only get together at her home Sunday to around two dozen guests With DuVernay and Origin star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in attendance, Jolie spoke passionately about the film, sources say.
Multiple Emmy and Tony winner Debbie Allen and Frances Fisher (Actors branch) were there too. Old Guard 2 director Victoria Mahoney and Professor Marston and the Wonder Women helmer Angela Robinson (Directors branch) and Lost in Translation costume designer Nancy Steiner (Costume Designers branch) were also present, I’ve learned.
Sunday’s soiree is to be followed by a screening of Origin in West Hollywood tomorrow afternoon with Jolie moderating an on-stage panel with director/writer DuVernay and Ellis-Taylor.
- 1/15/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Momoa & His Kids Join Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed at 'Common Ground' Screening in Los Angeles
Jason Momoa and his kids were among the celebs at the Common Ground special screening!
The 44-year-old actor was joined by 16-year-old daughter Lola and 15-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf at the documentary screening on Thursday (January 11) at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif.
By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us.
Jason was joined at the premiere by fellow narrators Laura Dern and Ian Somerhalder, who attended with his wife Nikki Reed, an executive producer on the project.
More celebs at the premiere included Malin Akerman and husband Jack Donnelly, Demi Moore, Alfonso Ribiero, Amy Smart and husband Carter Oosterhouse,...
The 44-year-old actor was joined by 16-year-old daughter Lola and 15-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf at the documentary screening on Thursday (January 11) at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif.
By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us.
Jason was joined at the premiere by fellow narrators Laura Dern and Ian Somerhalder, who attended with his wife Nikki Reed, an executive producer on the project.
More celebs at the premiere included Malin Akerman and husband Jack Donnelly, Demi Moore, Alfonso Ribiero, Amy Smart and husband Carter Oosterhouse,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Apologies to your bank accounts, Twihards, but you're probably going to need to adjust your monthly spending budget because ColourPop's new makeup line will have you screaming, "Where have you been, loca?!" ColourPop's stellar pop culture collaborations earned them a spot on our annual gift guide before the holidays, but they're kicking off 2024 with their most anticipated collab yet.
They did it. They finally did it. ColourPop Cosmetics is releasing an official "Twilight" collection. The California-based brand has been a favorite of frugal makeup fans for quite some time, with its cost-effective and cruelty-free offerings offering something for everyone. But it was their willingness to release collaboration lines related to some of our favorite entertainment franchises that helped skyrocket them to superstardom.
ColourPop has released lines based on "Star Wars," "Sailor Moon," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," Disney Princesses, "High School Musical," NBA teams, The Muppets, and even "Naruto," inspiring competitor...
They did it. They finally did it. ColourPop Cosmetics is releasing an official "Twilight" collection. The California-based brand has been a favorite of frugal makeup fans for quite some time, with its cost-effective and cruelty-free offerings offering something for everyone. But it was their willingness to release collaboration lines related to some of our favorite entertainment franchises that helped skyrocket them to superstardom.
ColourPop has released lines based on "Star Wars," "Sailor Moon," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," Disney Princesses, "High School Musical," NBA teams, The Muppets, and even "Naruto," inspiring competitor...
- 1/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph won Golden Globes for their performances in Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, spot-on costumes by Wendy Chuck
On Sunday night, two of the stars of Alexander Payne’s intricately layered The Holdovers (screenplay by David Hemingson) won Golden Globes. The first award of the night, Best Supporting Actress in any Motion Picture, was presented by Jared Leto and Angela Bassett to Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy was presented by the clowning duo of Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell (a Barbie producer) to Paul Giamatti.
Reese Witherspoon wearing the necklace as Tracy Flick in Election, collection Wendy Chuck
In the second installment with Wendy Chuck, Alexander Payne’s longtime, brilliant costume designer, we discuss the Virgin Mary colours for Mary Lamb (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), connecting with shades of...
On Sunday night, two of the stars of Alexander Payne’s intricately layered The Holdovers (screenplay by David Hemingson) won Golden Globes. The first award of the night, Best Supporting Actress in any Motion Picture, was presented by Jared Leto and Angela Bassett to Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy was presented by the clowning duo of Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell (a Barbie producer) to Paul Giamatti.
Reese Witherspoon wearing the necklace as Tracy Flick in Election, collection Wendy Chuck
In the second installment with Wendy Chuck, Alexander Payne’s longtime, brilliant costume designer, we discuss the Virgin Mary colours for Mary Lamb (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), connecting with shades of...
- 1/9/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Exclusive: “This is a beautiful piece of art that I had no idea was going to resonate so deeply with me,” Regina King declared at last night’s overflowing tastemaker screening of Ava DuVernay’s Origin. “It’s a film about connectivity,” the Oscar winner added to the heavy hitter crowd. “I believe this is a film that will be studied in Anthropology classes for years and years to come.”
“Stunning, thank you,” King even more bluntly said of Origin to When They See Us vets DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and wide applause from influential onlookers.
In a rare public appearance, the acclaimed actor and director took center stage with DuVernay and Ellis-Taylor Thursday to praise and delve into the film based on Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 bestseller Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents. The screening at West Hollywood’s London hotel was just the latest in a...
“Stunning, thank you,” King even more bluntly said of Origin to When They See Us vets DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and wide applause from influential onlookers.
In a rare public appearance, the acclaimed actor and director took center stage with DuVernay and Ellis-Taylor Thursday to praise and delve into the film based on Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 bestseller Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents. The screening at West Hollywood’s London hotel was just the latest in a...
- 1/6/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Pattinson Competed With 9 Actors to Play Edward in 'Twilight' (& He Wasn't the First Choice!)
Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part.
At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke recently revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
Now that we’ve learned about the concerns, you might be interested in seeing who else was in the running to act alongside Kristen Stewart in the mega-popular saga.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the role, but a much smaller list of frontrunners and A-listers were actually considered.
At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies. However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke recently revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
Now that we’ve learned about the concerns, you might be interested in seeing who else was in the running to act alongside Kristen Stewart in the mega-popular saga.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the role, but a much smaller list of frontrunners and A-listers were actually considered.
- 12/22/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Alexander Payne’s Golden Globe-nominated The Holdovers, costumes by Wendy Chuck, stars Dominic Sessa, Paul Giamatti (Golden Globe nomination), and Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Golden Globe nomination)
In the first installment with Wendy Chuck, Alexander Payne’s longtime, brilliant costume designer, we discussed her most recent Payne film, the intricately layered The Holdovers (screenplay by David Hemingson), dressing the stars Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph and the terrific supporting cast of Carrie Preston, Brady Hepner, Ian Dolley, Jim Kaplan, Michael Provost, Naheem Garcia, Darby Lee-Stack, Andrew Garman, Stephen Thorne, and Gillian Vigman.
Wendy Chuck with Anne-Katrin Titze on Alexander Payne: “You know Alexander, he wants everything as authentic as it possibly can be.”
We started out with the costumes for Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon (Jacqueline West), Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things (Holly Waddington), and Bradley Cooper’s Maestro (Mark Bridges). We also touched upon.
In the first installment with Wendy Chuck, Alexander Payne’s longtime, brilliant costume designer, we discussed her most recent Payne film, the intricately layered The Holdovers (screenplay by David Hemingson), dressing the stars Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph and the terrific supporting cast of Carrie Preston, Brady Hepner, Ian Dolley, Jim Kaplan, Michael Provost, Naheem Garcia, Darby Lee-Stack, Andrew Garman, Stephen Thorne, and Gillian Vigman.
Wendy Chuck with Anne-Katrin Titze on Alexander Payne: “You know Alexander, he wants everything as authentic as it possibly can be.”
We started out with the costumes for Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon (Jacqueline West), Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things (Holly Waddington), and Bradley Cooper’s Maestro (Mark Bridges). We also touched upon.
- 12/17/2023
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
When Kristen Stewart Defended Her Love Triangle With Robert Pattinson & Taylor Lautner In Twilight!(Photo Credit –IMDb/wikimedia)
Kristen Stewart was only 19 years old when she fell in love with Robert Pattinson. Fans were happy to see Bella and Edward bringing their fantasy romance to reality. But things turned upside down when the Twilight actress cheated on her long-time boyfriend with Rupert Sanders, in 2012. And then, she seemingly justified her act by defending her love triangle in Catherine Hardwicke directorial. Scroll below for all the details!
One of the most controversial moments in Hollywood was witnessed when Kristen was spotted kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. While the age gap of 19 years created a lot of noise, fans were heartbroken when they learned she cheated on the heartthrob, Robert. Sanders was also married to Liberty Ross, who instantly filed for divorce following the infamous drama.
Kristen...
Kristen Stewart was only 19 years old when she fell in love with Robert Pattinson. Fans were happy to see Bella and Edward bringing their fantasy romance to reality. But things turned upside down when the Twilight actress cheated on her long-time boyfriend with Rupert Sanders, in 2012. And then, she seemingly justified her act by defending her love triangle in Catherine Hardwicke directorial. Scroll below for all the details!
One of the most controversial moments in Hollywood was witnessed when Kristen was spotted kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. While the age gap of 19 years created a lot of noise, fans were heartbroken when they learned she cheated on the heartthrob, Robert. Sanders was also married to Liberty Ross, who instantly filed for divorce following the infamous drama.
Kristen...
- 12/14/2023
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
So many stars attended the 2023 Wif Honors presented by Women In Film at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Thursday night (November 30) in Hollywood, Calif.
Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Fran Drescher, Danai Gurira and Phoebe Dynevor were just a few big names who posed on the red carpet at the event.
In fact, it was such a star-studded guestlist that we counted more than 30 popular celebrities in attendance. We put together a handy photo guide for you to peruse to see who all was there!
Head inside to see every star who was on the guestlist for the 2023 Wif Honors…
Keep scrolling to see photos of every star who walked the red carpet at the 2023 Wif Honors…
Diane Warren
Jodi Long
Sharon Lawrence
Abby Ryder Fortson and Christie Lynn Smith
Kay Cannon
Lake Bell
Lara Worthington
Leonie Hanne
Celine Song
Jesse Garcia
Holland Roden
Bella Heathcote
Nicole Kang
Diane Warren
Karen...
Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Fran Drescher, Danai Gurira and Phoebe Dynevor were just a few big names who posed on the red carpet at the event.
In fact, it was such a star-studded guestlist that we counted more than 30 popular celebrities in attendance. We put together a handy photo guide for you to peruse to see who all was there!
Head inside to see every star who was on the guestlist for the 2023 Wif Honors…
Keep scrolling to see photos of every star who walked the red carpet at the 2023 Wif Honors…
Diane Warren
Jodi Long
Sharon Lawrence
Abby Ryder Fortson and Christie Lynn Smith
Kay Cannon
Lake Bell
Lara Worthington
Leonie Hanne
Celine Song
Jesse Garcia
Holland Roden
Bella Heathcote
Nicole Kang
Diane Warren
Karen...
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Back in 2008, "Twilight" hit the big screen and became a box office sensation. After the vampire romance books by author Stephanie Meyer became the next big young adult sensation alongside the Harry Potter franchise, a film adaptation of what came to be known as "The Twilight Saga" was inevitable. Cast in the lead roles were then-rising stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, and their roles turned them into international superstars, especially after the two started dating in real life. Stewart played the timid Bella, who becomes entranced by a mysterious boy named Edward (Pattinson) after he miraculously saves her life a couple times. As it turns out, Edward is part of a vampire family who has ongoing beef with a clan of werewolves, one of which Bella has also befriends, creating a love triangle that only heightens the ongoing rivalry.
Director Catherine Hardwicke was tasked with bringing the first "Twilight" movie to life,...
Director Catherine Hardwicke was tasked with bringing the first "Twilight" movie to life,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
“Twilight” catapulted Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to fame when it first premiered in 2008, leading the two to fruitful careers on screen. But who would play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan if the saga was rebooted today?
According to Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first “Twilight” film, Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega “would be perfect” as the star-crossed lovers. On an episode of the “Watchalong” podcast, Hardwicke agreed when host Josh Horowitz suggested Elordi and Ortega, who are two of the hottest young stars in Hollywood right now.
“He’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Hardwicke said of Elordi, who is currently enjoying a double header of success with starring roles in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” and Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn.”
As for who should play Bella, Hardwicke said it would have to be Ortega, who has made a name for herself both as a “Scream” queen and...
According to Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first “Twilight” film, Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega “would be perfect” as the star-crossed lovers. On an episode of the “Watchalong” podcast, Hardwicke agreed when host Josh Horowitz suggested Elordi and Ortega, who are two of the hottest young stars in Hollywood right now.
“He’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Hardwicke said of Elordi, who is currently enjoying a double header of success with starring roles in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” and Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn.”
As for who should play Bella, Hardwicke said it would have to be Ortega, who has made a name for herself both as a “Scream” queen and...
- 11/27/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Twilight director says if there is a reboot, Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi would be “amazing” for it
The high school, vampire, love story may be over, but in an age of reboots, remakes and general continuation of franchises, if there is ever a reboot of the Twilight Saga, the original film’s director, Catherine Hardwicke, has already made her casting choices. The former stars of the Stephenie Meyer novel adaptation, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, have long been criticized for their performances in the Twilight films (even by Pattinson himself), but both have gone on to various film projects where they had gained the praise of critics for their performances.
Hardwicke recently appeared on the Watch-a-long podcast, where she shared who she feels would be amazing casting for both Bella and Edward should the movies get rebooted. According to Deadline, Hardwicke name-dropped Satlburn star Jacob Elordi for her choice as the new Edward Cullen, “I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today.” She continued...
Hardwicke recently appeared on the Watch-a-long podcast, where she shared who she feels would be amazing casting for both Bella and Edward should the movies get rebooted. According to Deadline, Hardwicke name-dropped Satlburn star Jacob Elordi for her choice as the new Edward Cullen, “I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today.” She continued...
- 11/27/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
‘Twilight’ director Catherine Hardwicke opened up about the actors who would play the lead roles in the fantasy film if a reboot happened now and said Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi would be ‘perfect’. During an interview on the Watch-a-long podcast, Catherine agreed that Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi “would be perfect” to play Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
“I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Catherine said of Jacob.
The filmmaker added, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
Catherine also mentioned that she recently had an encounter with model Lewis Tan who told her he tried to land the role of Jacob Black, who ended up being played by Taylor Lautner, reports deadline.com.
“It would’ve changed anyone’s life if they got that part,” Catherine added.
“I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Catherine said of Jacob.
The filmmaker added, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
Catherine also mentioned that she recently had an encounter with model Lewis Tan who told her he tried to land the role of Jacob Black, who ended up being played by Taylor Lautner, reports deadline.com.
“It would’ve changed anyone’s life if they got that part,” Catherine added.
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
‘Twilight’ director Catherine Hardwicke opened up about the actors who would play the lead roles in the fantasy film if a reboot happened now and said Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi would be ‘perfect’. During an interview on the Watch-a-long podcast, Catherine agreed that Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi “would be perfect” to play Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
“I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Catherine said of Jacob.
The filmmaker added, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
Catherine also mentioned that she recently had an encounter with model Lewis Tan who told her he tried to land the role of Jacob Black, who ended up being played by Taylor Lautner, reports deadline.com.
“It would’ve changed anyone’s life if they got that part,” Catherine added.
“I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Catherine said of Jacob.
The filmmaker added, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
Catherine also mentioned that she recently had an encounter with model Lewis Tan who told her he tried to land the role of Jacob Black, who ended up being played by Taylor Lautner, reports deadline.com.
“It would’ve changed anyone’s life if they got that part,” Catherine added.
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is opening up about the actors who would play the lead roles in the fantasy film if a reboot happened now.
During an interview on the Watch-a-long podcast, Hardwicke agreed that Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi “would be perfect” to play Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
“I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Hardwicke said of Elordi.
The filmmaker added, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
Hardwicke also mentioned that she recently had an encounter with actor Lewis Tan who told her he tried to land the role of Jacob Black, who ended up being played by Taylor Lautner.
“It would’ve changed anyone’s life if they got that part,” Hardwicke added.
During the same appearance, Hardwicke opened up about the studio’s hesitation...
During an interview on the Watch-a-long podcast, Hardwicke agreed that Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi “would be perfect” to play Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
“I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” Hardwicke said of Elordi.
The filmmaker added, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
Hardwicke also mentioned that she recently had an encounter with actor Lewis Tan who told her he tried to land the role of Jacob Black, who ended up being played by Taylor Lautner.
“It would’ve changed anyone’s life if they got that part,” Hardwicke added.
During the same appearance, Hardwicke opened up about the studio’s hesitation...
- 11/27/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has some thoughts on who would be cast as the main characters if the film were to be rebooted today.
During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to discuss the film 15 years after it originally came out, the filmmaker chimed in on who she’d want to play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in a film today.
When asked if Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega would portray the two main characters, Hardwicke admitted, “Oh, that would be perfect,” she said, adding of Elordi, “I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today.”
She explained that so many people come to mind when she thinks about who could be cast in the roles in the present day. Model Lewis Tan approached her recently and told her he went out for the role of Jacob Black, which eventually went to Taylor Lautner.
“It would...
During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to discuss the film 15 years after it originally came out, the filmmaker chimed in on who she’d want to play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in a film today.
When asked if Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega would portray the two main characters, Hardwicke admitted, “Oh, that would be perfect,” she said, adding of Elordi, “I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today.”
She explained that so many people come to mind when she thinks about who could be cast in the roles in the present day. Model Lewis Tan approached her recently and told her he went out for the role of Jacob Black, which eventually went to Taylor Lautner.
“It would...
- 11/26/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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