Netflix has had a good streak with the recent releases of live-action adaptations, which include series like One Piece Live-Action and Avatar: The Last Airbender. The excellent reviews and retention from fans prompted Netflix to announce the second season of both series just after the first season premiered.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
While there is no immediate news about One Piece Live-Action, Avatar: The Last Airbender has gotten a major update recently. The executive producer of the series, Jabbar Raisani, has revealed some interesting facts about the upcoming seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender that have received mixed reactions from the fans of the original series.
Raisani has stated that the second and third seasons of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender might witness some condensing within the plot, just like it did with season 1. Some fans have pointed out that this may be a bad idea as...
Avatar: The Last Airbender
While there is no immediate news about One Piece Live-Action, Avatar: The Last Airbender has gotten a major update recently. The executive producer of the series, Jabbar Raisani, has revealed some interesting facts about the upcoming seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender that have received mixed reactions from the fans of the original series.
Raisani has stated that the second and third seasons of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender might witness some condensing within the plot, just like it did with season 1. Some fans have pointed out that this may be a bad idea as...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers and updates for Thursday, May 2 tease someone’s blamed, while someone has second thoughts and another thinks a screen test’s in order!
Coming Up On General Hospital
Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) says Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) not happy, Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) has second thoughts, and Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) thinks someone needs a screen test!
Blamed For What?
Chase is talking to Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) about what appears to be Brook Lynn being blamed about something and she’s not happy! Cody verifies, asking “so that’s on Brook Lynn”? while Chase says he doesn’t think she’s too happy about it.
There’s been an ongoing discussion about Brook Lynn from both Natalia Rogers-Ramirez (Eva Larue) and Lucy.
It seems she’s getting blamed for things Natalia thinks she’s doing wrong in relation to Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez...
Coming Up On General Hospital
Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) says Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) not happy, Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) has second thoughts, and Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) thinks someone needs a screen test!
Blamed For What?
Chase is talking to Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) about what appears to be Brook Lynn being blamed about something and she’s not happy! Cody verifies, asking “so that’s on Brook Lynn”? while Chase says he doesn’t think she’s too happy about it.
There’s been an ongoing discussion about Brook Lynn from both Natalia Rogers-Ramirez (Eva Larue) and Lucy.
It seems she’s getting blamed for things Natalia thinks she’s doing wrong in relation to Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez...
- 5/1/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
Odyssey is the biggest film festival of its kind in the UK, as en engagement space to encourage conversation and constructive debate with Chinese communities worldwide and Greater China. The festival is accredited by the British Council and recently recommended by Screen International, as one of the festivals to look forward to in 2024 in the UK.
Now in its 4th edition, Odyssey showcased 72 films in 2023 online and offline across the UK in 6 cities. The 2024 edition will expand and cover more cities and independent cinemas
Theme of 2024: Food and Travel
We now call for film submissions from around the world, if they meet the following criteria:
Any short of feature film that focuses on food or cooking Any short or feature film that focuses on travel (from Greater China or to Greater China; open to all regions) Any short or feature film with a meaningful scene of Chinese food, cooking...
Now in its 4th edition, Odyssey showcased 72 films in 2023 online and offline across the UK in 6 cities. The 2024 edition will expand and cover more cities and independent cinemas
Theme of 2024: Food and Travel
We now call for film submissions from around the world, if they meet the following criteria:
Any short of feature film that focuses on food or cooking Any short or feature film that focuses on travel (from Greater China or to Greater China; open to all regions) Any short or feature film with a meaningful scene of Chinese food, cooking...
- 3/27/2024
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
The One Piece live-action series is what has finally helped fans regain confidence in the fact that anime and manga franchises can be successfully adapted into live televised series and movies.
Furthermore, a major part of the series’ success is played by none other than the cast itself, and in the case of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, he found the perfect actor to play the role of Luffy. We are talking about Iñaki Godoy, a Mexican actor who plays the lead role in the series and has revealed via Teenvogue how he prepared for the role.
Inaki Godoy plays the role of Monkey D. Luffy | A still from the series Iñaki Godoy Reveals How He Prepared For His Role As Luffy In The One Piece Live-Action Series
In the aforementioned interview, Inaki Godoy revealed how he was not even expecting to land the role at first, as he believed...
Furthermore, a major part of the series’ success is played by none other than the cast itself, and in the case of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, he found the perfect actor to play the role of Luffy. We are talking about Iñaki Godoy, a Mexican actor who plays the lead role in the series and has revealed via Teenvogue how he prepared for the role.
Inaki Godoy plays the role of Monkey D. Luffy | A still from the series Iñaki Godoy Reveals How He Prepared For His Role As Luffy In The One Piece Live-Action Series
In the aforementioned interview, Inaki Godoy revealed how he was not even expecting to land the role at first, as he believed...
- 3/23/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
The team behind the London Action Festival is launching The Action Station, a series of live events designed to showcase the best of film, TV and the art of visual storytelling.
The inaugural event, in New York City, will celebrate 30 years of “The X-Files.” Guests include “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter and filmmakers Lauren Krattiger and Carly Blake who will screen their new documentary “X Fan Retrospective.” With some 100 cast and crew interviews, “X Fan Retrospective” is a comprehensive exploration of the show’s influence, featuring insights and stories from the creators, actors, crew and fans worldwide.
Joining them will be actor and comedian Joel McHale, who starred in the show’s 2016 revival and is himself a passionate fan. Together, they will examine the impact “The X-Files” has had on the pop culture landscape and the enduring impression it has left on its devoted fanbase.
Carter said: “It’s mind...
The inaugural event, in New York City, will celebrate 30 years of “The X-Files.” Guests include “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter and filmmakers Lauren Krattiger and Carly Blake who will screen their new documentary “X Fan Retrospective.” With some 100 cast and crew interviews, “X Fan Retrospective” is a comprehensive exploration of the show’s influence, featuring insights and stories from the creators, actors, crew and fans worldwide.
Joining them will be actor and comedian Joel McHale, who starred in the show’s 2016 revival and is himself a passionate fan. Together, they will examine the impact “The X-Files” has had on the pop culture landscape and the enduring impression it has left on its devoted fanbase.
Carter said: “It’s mind...
- 3/21/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s One Piece Live Action season 2 is under production. After a successful first season, fans were eagerly waiting for Netflix to renew the series for a second season. Within a month, Netflix renewed it for another season. People did not expect the series to become so popular, but with Eiichiro Oda’s presence, there was hardly any doubt left.
Season one focused on Monkey D. Luffy going on a journey to find new friends. He faced several obstacles during his journey, but his friends were there to help. Season two will feature the Straw Hat Pirates entering the Grandline. One of the attractions of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action season 2 will be Tony Tony Chopper, who was teased by Eiichiro Oda during the announcement video.
Tony Tony Chopper Casting Is Yet To Be Decided For One Piece Live Action Tony Tony Chopper
During the announcement video, Eiichiro Oda...
Season one focused on Monkey D. Luffy going on a journey to find new friends. He faced several obstacles during his journey, but his friends were there to help. Season two will feature the Straw Hat Pirates entering the Grandline. One of the attractions of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action season 2 will be Tony Tony Chopper, who was teased by Eiichiro Oda during the announcement video.
Tony Tony Chopper Casting Is Yet To Be Decided For One Piece Live Action Tony Tony Chopper
During the announcement video, Eiichiro Oda...
- 3/19/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Taz Skylar, the actor who played Vinsmoke Sanji in One Piece live-action season one has recently been getting a lot of love and appreciation from One Piece and anime fans as the actor is preparing extensively for his character in the second season. He has been posting his progress on Instagram and fans are encouraging him.
Taz Skylar as Sanji
His performance in season 1 was one of the best portrayals as he fit perfectly for the character of the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates. He not only looked the part, but he even performed his stunts and prepared for it physically which was a big thing for him as he had little experience in terms of combat and stunts.
However, there was one stunt in the One Piece live-action series season 1 that Skylar considered to be the most difficult stunt and because of that, it was almost removed from the series.
Taz Skylar as Sanji
His performance in season 1 was one of the best portrayals as he fit perfectly for the character of the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates. He not only looked the part, but he even performed his stunts and prepared for it physically which was a big thing for him as he had little experience in terms of combat and stunts.
However, there was one stunt in the One Piece live-action series season 1 that Skylar considered to be the most difficult stunt and because of that, it was almost removed from the series.
- 3/19/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The DC Comics are on fire once again as a new Joker-like villain might be in town. This character, however, is not a villain or even an anti-hero but is lovably known as hope in the city of Metropolis. Yes, we are talking about Superman, and this time, he has gone nutsy-cuckoo!
No, he has not gone into the Arkham Asylum but is left with an evil side in his brain that may never go back. In the recent edition of Action Comics, it seems that Superman might portray a more irrational and erratic behavior since his counterpart Bizarro’s magic spell is heavy on his mind!
Superman in a panel from DC Comics (1986)
Superman Might Not Be Rationale Anymore!
In the recent comics, Bizarro turned the world upside down with his powers. But before we get into the theory, a little backstory is required. Bizarro is essentially the anti-Superman...
No, he has not gone into the Arkham Asylum but is left with an evil side in his brain that may never go back. In the recent edition of Action Comics, it seems that Superman might portray a more irrational and erratic behavior since his counterpart Bizarro’s magic spell is heavy on his mind!
Superman in a panel from DC Comics (1986)
Superman Might Not Be Rationale Anymore!
In the recent comics, Bizarro turned the world upside down with his powers. But before we get into the theory, a little backstory is required. Bizarro is essentially the anti-Superman...
- 3/16/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Emily Rudd playing the role of Nami in the recent One Piece live-action adaptation series is without a doubt one of the best decisions the casting team of Netflix has ever made. Not only does she play her role with perfection, but she quite literally descends into the character of Nami, essentially giving the best performance on screen.
One major aspect challenge that is faced during the production of any anime’s live-action adaptation is the reproduction of stunts in real life. This was the case with the One Piece live-action series too, but fortunately, they were able to overcome it with the help of the dedicated cast, such as Rudd herself, who agreed to do all her grueling stunt scenes on her own.
Emily Rudd starred as Nami in Netflix’s One Piece Emily Rudd Agreed To Do All Her Stunt Scenes By Herself In One Piece Live-Action Series...
One major aspect challenge that is faced during the production of any anime’s live-action adaptation is the reproduction of stunts in real life. This was the case with the One Piece live-action series too, but fortunately, they were able to overcome it with the help of the dedicated cast, such as Rudd herself, who agreed to do all her grueling stunt scenes on her own.
Emily Rudd starred as Nami in Netflix’s One Piece Emily Rudd Agreed To Do All Her Stunt Scenes By Herself In One Piece Live-Action Series...
- 3/14/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
Netflix’s One Piece Live Action’s popularity has reached worldwide, and fans are eagerly waiting for the second season, which has already been announced by the producers. Initially, the fans were skeptical about the series, especially after watching how the previous live actions have failed miserably. However, they did not lose hope since Eiichiro Oda was involved with the project.
Before the series was released, the promotion phase saw the cast of the Straw Hats giving interviews and hosting questionnaires regarding the upcoming series and the anime. During one such interview, Emily Rudd, live-action Nami, was asked presently who the strongest member of the Straw Hat is. Her answer left the entire One Piece fandom in awe, and they could not help but appreciate her ‘Nami-ness.’
The Entire One Piece Fandom Is Emily Rudd’s Fan Emily Rudd (Credit: IMDb)
Emily Rudd is an avid One Piece fan. She...
Before the series was released, the promotion phase saw the cast of the Straw Hats giving interviews and hosting questionnaires regarding the upcoming series and the anime. During one such interview, Emily Rudd, live-action Nami, was asked presently who the strongest member of the Straw Hat is. Her answer left the entire One Piece fandom in awe, and they could not help but appreciate her ‘Nami-ness.’
The Entire One Piece Fandom Is Emily Rudd’s Fan Emily Rudd (Credit: IMDb)
Emily Rudd is an avid One Piece fan. She...
- 3/13/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Planned protests to disrupt the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday could find themselves thwarted by Oscar organizers’ contingency plans.
“We are well aware of the protesters, we have a number of back-up scenarios we can activate quickly if needed,” a senior security official working for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said of the anti-Gaza War demonstrators expected to converge around Hollywood and Highland tomorrow afternoon.
“Working with our partners in the LAPD, we anticipate no problems or delays for our guests and nominees,” the official added, looking around the fenced and already heavily guarded perimeter surrounding the Dolby Theatre on Saturday afternoon as crews hurried to get everything ready for Sunday’s show.
Proclaiming “no awards during a genocide” and a collation of pro-Palestine and pro-ceasefire groups are scheduled to meet up Sunday at the site of the now shuttered Cinerama Dome on Sunset Blvd at 1 p.
“We are well aware of the protesters, we have a number of back-up scenarios we can activate quickly if needed,” a senior security official working for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said of the anti-Gaza War demonstrators expected to converge around Hollywood and Highland tomorrow afternoon.
“Working with our partners in the LAPD, we anticipate no problems or delays for our guests and nominees,” the official added, looking around the fenced and already heavily guarded perimeter surrounding the Dolby Theatre on Saturday afternoon as crews hurried to get everything ready for Sunday’s show.
Proclaiming “no awards during a genocide” and a collation of pro-Palestine and pro-ceasefire groups are scheduled to meet up Sunday at the site of the now shuttered Cinerama Dome on Sunset Blvd at 1 p.
- 3/10/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Straw Hat Pirates have been traveling together in the world of One Piece for a long time. They have developed a bond that is stronger than ever, and every member of the crew cares for each other. However, this can also be said for Emily Rudd and Iñaki Godoy, the actors who play Luffy and Nami in the live-action adaptation of One Piece.
One Piece Live-Action
Although they have only filmed one season of the One Piece live-action series, the “real-life” Straw Hats have also bonded well and this bond is not only reflected in their work and performances as the characters, but also in real life. There have been many instances where the actors are seen having a good time together.
Among the crew, the best chemistry is seen between Rudd and Godoy, and a recent video of them having fun proves that the live-action Nami and Luffy...
One Piece Live-Action
Although they have only filmed one season of the One Piece live-action series, the “real-life” Straw Hats have also bonded well and this bond is not only reflected in their work and performances as the characters, but also in real life. There have been many instances where the actors are seen having a good time together.
Among the crew, the best chemistry is seen between Rudd and Godoy, and a recent video of them having fun proves that the live-action Nami and Luffy...
- 3/9/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The era of live-action adaptation has begun. With Netflix releasing successful anime live-action adaptation series one after another, fans hope they see the stories continued even further. One Piece is one such story that has made waves in the live-action world. Season 1 of the Live-Action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s masterwork was incredibly successful and fans are now eagerly waiting for the next season.
One Piece live-action by Netflix
Just like the original anime and manga, the One Piece live-action follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, who aspires to be the King of the Pirates and to achieve that is assembling a crew. With some brief modifications from the original source, Netflix was able to produce the first successful live-action series.
As fans now wait for the second season which was announced just after the success of the first season, Mackenyu, the actor who portrays the role of Roronoa Zoro,...
One Piece live-action by Netflix
Just like the original anime and manga, the One Piece live-action follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, who aspires to be the King of the Pirates and to achieve that is assembling a crew. With some brief modifications from the original source, Netflix was able to produce the first successful live-action series.
As fans now wait for the second season which was announced just after the success of the first season, Mackenyu, the actor who portrays the role of Roronoa Zoro,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The heated debate over the awards ceremony of this year’s Berlin Film Festival shows no signs of cooling down.
On Tuesday, German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann called out the Berlinale for allowing what he called “antisemitic” statements to go unchallenged at the awards gala in Berlin Saturday night. Speaking to newspapers of Germany’s Funke media group, Buschmann said the film festival “suffered serious damage” as a result and suggested there could be criminal consequences for some of the statements and slogans.
The awards ceremony for the 74th Berlinale turned sharply political as one award winner after another used their festival platform to call out the Israeli government for its actions in the war in Gaza.
Ben Russell, co-director of Direct Action, winner of the best film in Berlin’s Encounters sidebar, used the word “genocide” to describe Israeli military action in the region. Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra, whose...
On Tuesday, German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann called out the Berlinale for allowing what he called “antisemitic” statements to go unchallenged at the awards gala in Berlin Saturday night. Speaking to newspapers of Germany’s Funke media group, Buschmann said the film festival “suffered serious damage” as a result and suggested there could be criminal consequences for some of the statements and slogans.
The awards ceremony for the 74th Berlinale turned sharply political as one award winner after another used their festival platform to call out the Israeli government for its actions in the war in Gaza.
Ben Russell, co-director of Direct Action, winner of the best film in Berlin’s Encounters sidebar, used the word “genocide” to describe Israeli military action in the region. Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra, whose...
- 2/28/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Arrowhead Studio’s Helldivers 2 is finally out after 8 years in the making, and it’s pulling numbers far beyond what the studio could imagine. The co-op shooter recently broke 450,000 concurrent players on Steam and continues to surpass its all-time highs as more players discover this gem.
While PC and PS5 players unite to spread liberty and exterminate bugs on the fictional planet Super Earth, the game has unexpectedly roused sentiments for their Xbox brethren to join them in doing so as well, with numerous fans demanding that the game be ported to Xbox consoles.
Suggested“It’s like tuning a Vespa to compete in F1”: Helldivers 2 is Performing the Impossible
Managed Democracy For All Platforms
Helldivers 2 players need all the help they can get to fight for democracy, even if it’s from Xbox
The central tenet of Helldivers 2, which made it a runaway success, is teamwork. Four players...
While PC and PS5 players unite to spread liberty and exterminate bugs on the fictional planet Super Earth, the game has unexpectedly roused sentiments for their Xbox brethren to join them in doing so as well, with numerous fans demanding that the game be ported to Xbox consoles.
Suggested“It’s like tuning a Vespa to compete in F1”: Helldivers 2 is Performing the Impossible
Managed Democracy For All Platforms
Helldivers 2 players need all the help they can get to fight for democracy, even if it’s from Xbox
The central tenet of Helldivers 2, which made it a runaway success, is teamwork. Four players...
- 2/26/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Mati Diop’s documentary Dahomey, about artefacts being returned from Paris to present-day Benin, was awarded the Golden Bear for best film at the Berlin International Film Festival tonight (February 24).
The film, handled internationally by Les Film du Losange, is the second from the African continent to take the Berlinale’s top prize after Mark Dornford-May’s musical U-Carmen eKhayelitsha in 2005. It is also the second year in a row that a documentary has clinched the Golden Bear, following Nicolas Philibert’s On The Adamant last year.
In her speech, Diop said: “To restitute is to do justice. We can...
The film, handled internationally by Les Film du Losange, is the second from the African continent to take the Berlinale’s top prize after Mark Dornford-May’s musical U-Carmen eKhayelitsha in 2005. It is also the second year in a row that a documentary has clinched the Golden Bear, following Nicolas Philibert’s On The Adamant last year.
In her speech, Diop said: “To restitute is to do justice. We can...
- 2/24/2024
- ScreenDaily
People’s Choice Awards 2024 Winners List (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)
People’s Choice Awards 2024: After the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, it is time for the People’s Choice Awards 2024. Taylor Swift and her beau, Travis Kelce, take home the trophies and are awarded across movies, music, television, and pop culture. It took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Barbie and Marvel’s Shang Chi star Simu Liu hosted the People’s Choice Awards ceremony, and the red carpet was studded with some amazingly dressed stars. Madame Web actress Sydney Sweeney stole the show with her plunging red gown. Loads of people, from Pedro Pascal and Ryan Gosling to Ariana Madix and Jennifer Aniston, were nominated, and the voting lines were closed off on January 19.
People’s Choice Awards aired live on February 18 on NBC and Peacock. Barbie managed to bag a few trophies, including...
People’s Choice Awards 2024: After the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, it is time for the People’s Choice Awards 2024. Taylor Swift and her beau, Travis Kelce, take home the trophies and are awarded across movies, music, television, and pop culture. It took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Barbie and Marvel’s Shang Chi star Simu Liu hosted the People’s Choice Awards ceremony, and the red carpet was studded with some amazingly dressed stars. Madame Web actress Sydney Sweeney stole the show with her plunging red gown. Loads of people, from Pedro Pascal and Ryan Gosling to Ariana Madix and Jennifer Aniston, were nominated, and the voting lines were closed off on January 19.
People’s Choice Awards aired live on February 18 on NBC and Peacock. Barbie managed to bag a few trophies, including...
- 2/19/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: A senior BBC schedule co-ordinator has been called out for a string of antisemitic Facebook posts in which she referred to the “holohoax” and peddled extreme conspiracy theories.
Deadline understands that the BBC has been notified of the posts made by Dawn Queva, a Senior Scheduling Co-ordinator & Playout Planner at BBC Three, and her line manager has been informed. While not commenting on individual staff members, the BBC said it “does not tolerate anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, or any form of abuse, and we take any such allegations seriously and take appropriate disciplinary action wherever necessary.”
Queva’s posts, which have still not been taken down, are of a rambling and vitriolic nature, and she refers to the “holohoax” and “AshkeNazis,” the latter of which is a play on the word ‘ashkenazi,’ meaning Jews who descend from those who lived in Central or Eastern Europe.
One refers to “a bunch of...
Deadline understands that the BBC has been notified of the posts made by Dawn Queva, a Senior Scheduling Co-ordinator & Playout Planner at BBC Three, and her line manager has been informed. While not commenting on individual staff members, the BBC said it “does not tolerate anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, or any form of abuse, and we take any such allegations seriously and take appropriate disciplinary action wherever necessary.”
Queva’s posts, which have still not been taken down, are of a rambling and vitriolic nature, and she refers to the “holohoax” and “AshkeNazis,” the latter of which is a play on the word ‘ashkenazi,’ meaning Jews who descend from those who lived in Central or Eastern Europe.
One refers to “a bunch of...
- 2/1/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The second season of Squid Game will premiere this year.
In a letter to shareholders, Netflix revealed the slate of shows set to hit the streaming service in 2024, including the second season of the Hwang Dong-hyuk-directed series.
“Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024,” the letter, obtained by Variety, read. The new season comes after Netflix released a competition show inspired by the fictional series called Squid Game: The Challenge. Last year, four contestants described...
In a letter to shareholders, Netflix revealed the slate of shows set to hit the streaming service in 2024, including the second season of the Hwang Dong-hyuk-directed series.
“Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024,” the letter, obtained by Variety, read. The new season comes after Netflix released a competition show inspired by the fictional series called Squid Game: The Challenge. Last year, four contestants described...
- 1/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says there are only a few "universal characters" in fiction, such as Pinocchio, Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes, and Tarzan. Far be it from me to compare my wisdom to Gdt's, but I would add Superman to that roster. The first and most mythic American superhero, there's something about Clark Kent everyone responds to.
With the original 1978 "Superman" film, director Richard Donner and screenwriter Mario Puzo spun co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's original Moses myth into a Christ allegory. Zack Snyder, director of "Man of Steel," echoed that but with a darker focus on the burdens of being mankind's savior, "Last Temptation of Christ" style.
John Byrne, who relaunched Superman comics in 1986, focused on the immigrant parable of Superman as the Last Son of Krypton living on Earth. Byrne is the one who redefined Superman as Clark Kent first, Kal-El second.
Grant Morrison, author of...
With the original 1978 "Superman" film, director Richard Donner and screenwriter Mario Puzo spun co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's original Moses myth into a Christ allegory. Zack Snyder, director of "Man of Steel," echoed that but with a darker focus on the burdens of being mankind's savior, "Last Temptation of Christ" style.
John Byrne, who relaunched Superman comics in 1986, focused on the immigrant parable of Superman as the Last Son of Krypton living on Earth. Byrne is the one who redefined Superman as Clark Kent first, Kal-El second.
Grant Morrison, author of...
- 12/9/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Girl you know it’s – girl you know it’s – girl you know it’s –. Milli Vanilli’s lip-syncing scandal was one of the biggest pop culture controversies of the 1990s, which is really saying something. That it happened so early in the duo’s career made them both a blip and a punchline in the music world. Now, surviving member Fab Morvan is reflecting on the most trying time of his career ahead of the release of the aptly titled documentary Milli Vanilli this month.
Speaking with The Messenger, Morvan said the public perception turned incredibly fast on Milli Vanilli. “We were not what people thought we were, which is the puppet master of everybody and everything. We were the front people, but behind, there was so much more. Unfortunately, the journalists didn’t investigate properly.” As it turns out, the decision to have both Morvan and Rob Pilatus...
Speaking with The Messenger, Morvan said the public perception turned incredibly fast on Milli Vanilli. “We were not what people thought we were, which is the puppet master of everybody and everything. We were the front people, but behind, there was so much more. Unfortunately, the journalists didn’t investigate properly.” As it turns out, the decision to have both Morvan and Rob Pilatus...
- 10/19/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
TigerTime was established by the renowned British wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd Cbe on his 80th birthday. Donations fund tiger conservation projects all around the world.
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TigerTime has 26 known supporters, including Paul McCartney, Ricky Gervais, and Susan Sarandon
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- 10/12/2023
- Look to the Stars
Musicians Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana’s cover version of Phil Collins’ chart-topping 1981 classic, “In the Air Tonight,” is the new theme song of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” the cabler announced on Monday.
The collab premiered ahead of both Monday night games: The Saints at Panthers game, which started at 7:15 p.m. Et on ESPN, and the Browns vs. Steelers game, which began at 8:15 pm Et on ABC. Country star Stapleton’s song “White Horse,” the first single off his upcoming album “Higher,” was previously featured on Mnf.
Earlier this year, Stapleton performed a moving version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. In 2022, Snoop Dogg teamed with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige for a halftime show that paid homage to the history of hip-hop.
“In the Air Tonight” already has its fans in the NFL. Pittsburgh...
The collab premiered ahead of both Monday night games: The Saints at Panthers game, which started at 7:15 p.m. Et on ESPN, and the Browns vs. Steelers game, which began at 8:15 pm Et on ABC. Country star Stapleton’s song “White Horse,” the first single off his upcoming album “Higher,” was previously featured on Mnf.
Earlier this year, Stapleton performed a moving version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. In 2022, Snoop Dogg teamed with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige for a halftime show that paid homage to the history of hip-hop.
“In the Air Tonight” already has its fans in the NFL. Pittsburgh...
- 9/19/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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When it comes to "Star Wars" collectibles, we're all about those Black Series and Vintage Collection action figures. They provide cool toys for kids while also delivering detailed, collectible versions of our favorite characters and vehicles from a galaxy far, far away. But every now and then, there's a toy that's just silly and fun, and Hasbro's new Chatter Back Chopper is one of them.
After debuting in the animated "Star Wars Rebels," the new animatronic, electronic Chopper was inspired by the orange astromech droid's recent reappearance in the "Star Wars" series "Ahsoka" on Disney+. Standing around 7.5 inches tall, when Chopper is powered on, he reacts to talking, sounds, and music by chattering and moving with more than 40 sound and movement combinations. Chatter Back Chopper was actually recently nominated for Action Figure of the Year at the Toy of the Year Awards,...
When it comes to "Star Wars" collectibles, we're all about those Black Series and Vintage Collection action figures. They provide cool toys for kids while also delivering detailed, collectible versions of our favorite characters and vehicles from a galaxy far, far away. But every now and then, there's a toy that's just silly and fun, and Hasbro's new Chatter Back Chopper is one of them.
After debuting in the animated "Star Wars Rebels," the new animatronic, electronic Chopper was inspired by the orange astromech droid's recent reappearance in the "Star Wars" series "Ahsoka" on Disney+. Standing around 7.5 inches tall, when Chopper is powered on, he reacts to talking, sounds, and music by chattering and moving with more than 40 sound and movement combinations. Chatter Back Chopper was actually recently nominated for Action Figure of the Year at the Toy of the Year Awards,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece,” first announced in 2017, is now available. The first eight episodes of the show have just been released on the streaming service, featuring grand quests, epic fight scenes, memorable characters, and iconic moments from the immensely popular manga and anime. Monkey D. Luffy (Iaki Godoy) embarks on his epic quest to find the famed One Piece treasure and become the King of the Pirates.
For those who follow “One Piece,” it’s important to note that Luffy’s adventures in the live-action series are far from over. Therefore, the possibility of a second season for “One Piece” live action is debatable. Here’s everything we’ve learned so far about One Piece Live Action Season 2.
Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘One Piece’ Live Action?
Currently, the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild are on strike, which means production for...
For those who follow “One Piece,” it’s important to note that Luffy’s adventures in the live-action series are far from over. Therefore, the possibility of a second season for “One Piece” live action is debatable. Here’s everything we’ve learned so far about One Piece Live Action Season 2.
Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘One Piece’ Live Action?
Currently, the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild are on strike, which means production for...
- 9/5/2023
- by Md. Nahid Ull Islam
- Anime Alert
Some of your favorite shows are now available to watch thanks to Fast (free ad-supporting streaming TV) channels. NBCUniversal and Roku have announced new Fast linear content offerings with shows from across the NBC Global Distribution library are now available on The Roku Channel. (More will be available later this year.) The channels include: Murder, She Wrote; Little House on the Prairie; and Universal Crime, including notable library series of mystery, suspense, and drama like Columbo, Kojak, The Rockford Files, and more. Other Fast channels now available on The Roku Channel include Saved By the Bell; Tnbc (Teen NBC), with series about the highs and lowers of growing up like Punky Brewster, Major Dad, and Hang Time; and Bad Girls Club. Also coming later this year are: Universal Action, which will include action-packed series like The A-Team; Magnum P.I., starring Tom Selleck; and Knight Rider, as well as Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
- 8/15/2023
- TV Insider
The Toronto Film Festival is at a critical moment after three difficult years following the Covid-19 pandemic, but “the festival will take place,” says Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF.
TIFF has typically been a star-studded affair and staple of awards season. However, what the red carpets at the gala premieres and tribute ceremonies that have gone to significant A-listers like Kate Winslet will ultimately look like, remains unknown.
The longtime festival director doubled down on moving forward with this year’s festival, whether the big stars are in attendance or not. This comes amid ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that have halted the Hollywood industry, putting the remaining months of movies and TV shows into unknown territory.
While Bailey is optimistic about TIFF’s plans and its future, he acknowledges the critical moment the festival finds itself after being heavily impacted by Covid and still trying to recapture its mojo.
TIFF has typically been a star-studded affair and staple of awards season. However, what the red carpets at the gala premieres and tribute ceremonies that have gone to significant A-listers like Kate Winslet will ultimately look like, remains unknown.
The longtime festival director doubled down on moving forward with this year’s festival, whether the big stars are in attendance or not. This comes amid ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that have halted the Hollywood industry, putting the remaining months of movies and TV shows into unknown territory.
While Bailey is optimistic about TIFF’s plans and its future, he acknowledges the critical moment the festival finds itself after being heavily impacted by Covid and still trying to recapture its mojo.
- 7/22/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It has been a tumultuous few days at Nexstar Media Group-owned NBC affiliate Wood-tv in Grand Rapids, Mi.
Executive producers Madeline Odle and Luke Stier revealed on Twitter that were ousted Thursday after criticizing a company memo on Pride Month coverage. The pair had been critical of a memo circulated by the station’s news director Stanton Tang and assistant news director Amy Fox that urged reporters to scale back on coverage of Pride Month-related events because LGBTQ issues were “polarizing in our community.”
According to the memo first reported by The Desk, Fox wrote: “We need to recognize that some stories related to LGBTQ issues are going to be controversial and polarizing in our community. While you personally may not agree with a certain position, people are entitled to their opinions and they are our viewers.”
Related: DGA Vows To Keep Fighting For An “Inclusive Society” Despite Supreme...
Executive producers Madeline Odle and Luke Stier revealed on Twitter that were ousted Thursday after criticizing a company memo on Pride Month coverage. The pair had been critical of a memo circulated by the station’s news director Stanton Tang and assistant news director Amy Fox that urged reporters to scale back on coverage of Pride Month-related events because LGBTQ issues were “polarizing in our community.”
According to the memo first reported by The Desk, Fox wrote: “We need to recognize that some stories related to LGBTQ issues are going to be controversial and polarizing in our community. While you personally may not agree with a certain position, people are entitled to their opinions and they are our viewers.”
Related: DGA Vows To Keep Fighting For An “Inclusive Society” Despite Supreme...
- 6/30/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Content from two of Hollywood’s most recognizable brands is coming to Freevee.
Freevee, the Amazon-owned free ad-supported streaming service, is launching 33 new Fast channels through deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and MGM.
The deal includes 12 MGM-branded channels, including dedicated channels for films and shows like The Pink Panther, Stargate, Green Acres and The Outer Limits, as well as MGM-branded channels like “MGM Presents: Action” and “MGM Presents: Sci Fi.”
Amazon owns MGM, having acquired the studio last year.
At the same time, Freevee will launch 11 channels leaning into Discovery and Wbd studio content. Based on the description from Freevee, it sounds like it will focus heavily on unscripted fare, with the streamer highlighting Cake Boss, Extreme Couponing, Say Yes to the Dress and Ghost Brothers as shows becoming available on the platform.
Freevee has been aggressive in launching new Fast channels, putting to use its own original content (like...
Freevee, the Amazon-owned free ad-supported streaming service, is launching 33 new Fast channels through deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and MGM.
The deal includes 12 MGM-branded channels, including dedicated channels for films and shows like The Pink Panther, Stargate, Green Acres and The Outer Limits, as well as MGM-branded channels like “MGM Presents: Action” and “MGM Presents: Sci Fi.”
Amazon owns MGM, having acquired the studio last year.
At the same time, Freevee will launch 11 channels leaning into Discovery and Wbd studio content. Based on the description from Freevee, it sounds like it will focus heavily on unscripted fare, with the streamer highlighting Cake Boss, Extreme Couponing, Say Yes to the Dress and Ghost Brothers as shows becoming available on the platform.
Freevee has been aggressive in launching new Fast channels, putting to use its own original content (like...
- 6/12/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jimmy Page and Keith Richards didn’t cross paths much in the 1970s. After all, the guitarists stayed busy with their bands, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. Maybe you’ve heard of them (sarcasm font). Richards didn’t like Zep, but he respected Page and tried to get him drunk when he played on a Stones song in the 1980s.
(l-r) Keith Richards; Jimmy Page | Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Keith Richards tried to get Jimmy Page drunk on champagne after he played on a Rolling Stones song
Page cut his teeth as a session musician before joining the Yardbirds and later forming Led Zeppelin. He knew a thing or two about staying busy. Zeppelin’s relentless touring and recording schedule left him little time for working with other bands in the 1970s.
That changed in the 1980s.
Page had a lot more time on...
(l-r) Keith Richards; Jimmy Page | Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Keith Richards tried to get Jimmy Page drunk on champagne after he played on a Rolling Stones song
Page cut his teeth as a session musician before joining the Yardbirds and later forming Led Zeppelin. He knew a thing or two about staying busy. Zeppelin’s relentless touring and recording schedule left him little time for working with other bands in the 1970s.
That changed in the 1980s.
Page had a lot more time on...
- 6/5/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Rrr and Thor franchise star Ray Stevenson is headlining Frank Ciota’s Cassino in Ischia, a feature which is being produced by Goodfellas and Casino‘s Barbara DeFina.
The pic is a Republic Pictures Acquisition which is being distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
In the movie, three-time winner of “Best Yell in Action Film,” box office king and action star Nic Cassino (Stevenson) is knocked off his perch by the next generation of action heroes. In an attempt to revive his career, he travels to Italy to make the first ever “Neo-Realist” action film with down on their luck Italian directors. However, unresolved struggles with his family resurface and he is forced to reconcile all he left behind on his road to fame. Frank Ciota’s brother, Joseph Ciota, wrote the screenplay. The brothers previously collaborated on Stiffs and Ciao America.
Pic is produced by Isola Verde Films and DeFina Film Productions.
The pic is a Republic Pictures Acquisition which is being distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
In the movie, three-time winner of “Best Yell in Action Film,” box office king and action star Nic Cassino (Stevenson) is knocked off his perch by the next generation of action heroes. In an attempt to revive his career, he travels to Italy to make the first ever “Neo-Realist” action film with down on their luck Italian directors. However, unresolved struggles with his family resurface and he is forced to reconcile all he left behind on his road to fame. Frank Ciota’s brother, Joseph Ciota, wrote the screenplay. The brothers previously collaborated on Stiffs and Ciao America.
Pic is produced by Isola Verde Films and DeFina Film Productions.
- 5/15/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Two years on from the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare, which promised to ‘revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK’, celebrities including Dame Joanna Lumley, Leona Lewis, Susie Dent and Will Young have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stating that animals “have been badly let down”.
The celebrities, joining forces with leading UK animal charities Animal Aid, Compassion in World Farming, Four Paws UK, Humane Society International/UK, PETA UK and the Rspca, lament a lack of progress on addressing issues such as ending live animal exports, exploring action on the import and sale of fur products and banning keeping primates as pets. The signatories call on the Government to deliver its Action Plan in full.
In addition to the letter from celebrities, 25 of the country’s largest animal protection groups including the Rspca have published an open letter to Rishi Sunak, detailing...
The celebrities, joining forces with leading UK animal charities Animal Aid, Compassion in World Farming, Four Paws UK, Humane Society International/UK, PETA UK and the Rspca, lament a lack of progress on addressing issues such as ending live animal exports, exploring action on the import and sale of fur products and banning keeping primates as pets. The signatories call on the Government to deliver its Action Plan in full.
In addition to the letter from celebrities, 25 of the country’s largest animal protection groups including the Rspca have published an open letter to Rishi Sunak, detailing...
- 5/12/2023
- Look to the Stars
It’s an obvious point to make, but allow us just to state it once again, for the record: Andy Dwyer from Parks And Recreation really glowed up, didn’t he? Since the first Guardians Of The Galaxy movie in 2014, Chris Pratt: devilishly handsome, able to channel righteous anger, and capable of big stunt-filled set-pieces just as much as he is comedic ones.
He’s the star of several blockbuster franchises, has a number of standout voice turns under his belt, and his filmography is littered with darker, more dramatic roles, too. But which is his best? Only one way to find out: dance off, bro. Read Empire’s list of Chris Pratt’s 10 best movies now:
10. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Genuinely good sequels are something the Jurassic Park movies have historically found harder to come by than triceratops eggs, but this genuinely good sequel, uh, found a way.
He’s the star of several blockbuster franchises, has a number of standout voice turns under his belt, and his filmography is littered with darker, more dramatic roles, too. But which is his best? Only one way to find out: dance off, bro. Read Empire’s list of Chris Pratt’s 10 best movies now:
10. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Genuinely good sequels are something the Jurassic Park movies have historically found harder to come by than triceratops eggs, but this genuinely good sequel, uh, found a way.
- 5/5/2023
- by Tom Nicholson, Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Once again, Netflix has released a new action thriller show, The Night Agent, created by the legendary Shawn Ryan, best known for his work on S.W.A.T and The Shield. The show amassed record viewership at 14.9 million, securing the top spot on Netflix’s TV charts. And just six days after its premiere, The Night Agent is set to renew for a second season, which creator Ryan says will have a whole slew of new characters.
What happens in ‘The Night Agent’ Season 1?
The Night Agent is an adaptation from Matthew Quirk’s book of the same name. The show follows Peter Sutherland (played by Gabriel Basso), a low-ranking FBI agent who works in the White House basement, manning distress calls from undercover agents. While the phone almost never rings, one night Peter receives a distress call from Rose Larkin (played by Luciane Buchanan) after she witnessed the murder of her...
What happens in ‘The Night Agent’ Season 1?
The Night Agent is an adaptation from Matthew Quirk’s book of the same name. The show follows Peter Sutherland (played by Gabriel Basso), a low-ranking FBI agent who works in the White House basement, manning distress calls from undercover agents. While the phone almost never rings, one night Peter receives a distress call from Rose Larkin (played by Luciane Buchanan) after she witnessed the murder of her...
- 4/21/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While many fans are still waiting to see Lucasfilm develop live-action projects set during The Old Republic that explores things like the Sith Empire (long before the Rule of Two) and origins of the Jedi Order, there was a bit of a compromise with the publishing side creating The High Republic setting. It takes place between the Skywalker Saga and The Old Republic. While it had been mostly relegated to books and comics, the upcoming Disney+ series “The Acolyte” will cover the tail end of that era of “Star Wars.”
Read More: ‘The Acolyte’: Kogonada To Direct Episodes Of The Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Series
Creator/showrunner Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll“) has put together an impressive cast that includes Amanda Stenberg (“Bodies Bodies Bodies“) as a former Jedi Padawan, Lee Jung-Jae (“Squid Game“), Dafne Keen (“Logan“), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Without Remorse“), Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix“), Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson (“Werewolves Within...
Read More: ‘The Acolyte’: Kogonada To Direct Episodes Of The Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Series
Creator/showrunner Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll“) has put together an impressive cast that includes Amanda Stenberg (“Bodies Bodies Bodies“) as a former Jedi Padawan, Lee Jung-Jae (“Squid Game“), Dafne Keen (“Logan“), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Without Remorse“), Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix“), Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson (“Werewolves Within...
- 4/7/2023
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Netflix's speedy renewal of The Night Agent was a worthwhile risk.
The streaming service has announced the numbers for the week of March 27 - April 2, and the high-stakes action drama had another strong showing.
The series added another 216.4 million hours viewed, taking its two-week tally to 385 million hours viewed.
On an exciting note, the series will probably join Netflix's all-time most-watched TV series when next week's numbers are released.
The #10 spot is currently occupied by Ginny & Georgia Season 2, which has clocked just over 500 million hours viewed across 28 days.
Netflix picked up The Night Agent Season 2 less than a week after its March 23 debut.
The renewal was triggered after the strong week one results that allowed the show to launch as the streamer's third biggest week one tally for a new series.
"The last week has been a whirlwind as we've finally been able to share The Night Agent with the world,...
The streaming service has announced the numbers for the week of March 27 - April 2, and the high-stakes action drama had another strong showing.
The series added another 216.4 million hours viewed, taking its two-week tally to 385 million hours viewed.
On an exciting note, the series will probably join Netflix's all-time most-watched TV series when next week's numbers are released.
The #10 spot is currently occupied by Ginny & Georgia Season 2, which has clocked just over 500 million hours viewed across 28 days.
Netflix picked up The Night Agent Season 2 less than a week after its March 23 debut.
The renewal was triggered after the strong week one results that allowed the show to launch as the streamer's third biggest week one tally for a new series.
"The last week has been a whirlwind as we've finally been able to share The Night Agent with the world,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
April on Prime Video is stacked with returning favorites, the launch of one of Amazon’s biggest shows ever and a bevy of great movies to watch. The fifth and final season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” launches on April 14, while Amazon will premiere the globe-trotting action-thriller series “Citadel” – starring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Richard Madden – on April 28. The show hails from “Avengers: Endgame” filmmaker Joe and Anthony Russo.
Noteworthy movies arriving on April 1 include the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” movies, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Looper,” “Vanilla Sky” and “Top Gun.”
You can also stream the Billy Eichner rom-com “Bros” starting April 4 and the George Clooney/Julia Roberts rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” on April 11.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
April 1
American Gigolo
At the Gate...
Noteworthy movies arriving on April 1 include the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” movies, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Looper,” “Vanilla Sky” and “Top Gun.”
You can also stream the Billy Eichner rom-com “Bros” starting April 4 and the George Clooney/Julia Roberts rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” on April 11.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
April 1
American Gigolo
At the Gate...
- 4/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Colin Farrell appeared to call out Saturday Night Live at the 2023 Oscars.
The actor was one of many celebrities in the star-studded crowd at the 95th Academy Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (12 March).
Farrell, who was in contention for the Best Actor award for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, was approached during the ceremony by host Jimmy Kimmel, who relayed to him a “fan question”.
You can follow along with updates from the Oscars ceremony at The Independent’s live blog here.
Kimmel said that someone wrote in to say that they had adored Farrell’s performance in the film but was unable to understand what he said in it.
The actor replied: “Watch SNL from last night.”
His remark appeared to be a reference to the controversial SNL skit that aired on Saturday (11 March).
The episode began with a...
The actor was one of many celebrities in the star-studded crowd at the 95th Academy Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (12 March).
Farrell, who was in contention for the Best Actor award for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, was approached during the ceremony by host Jimmy Kimmel, who relayed to him a “fan question”.
You can follow along with updates from the Oscars ceremony at The Independent’s live blog here.
Kimmel said that someone wrote in to say that they had adored Farrell’s performance in the film but was unable to understand what he said in it.
The actor replied: “Watch SNL from last night.”
His remark appeared to be a reference to the controversial SNL skit that aired on Saturday (11 March).
The episode began with a...
- 3/13/2023
- by Annabel Nugent and Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
Updated with latest: Grab your dress and your bow tie because Oscar party week is here. While there were few parties on Golden Globes night, the industry is making up for it starting this weekend. More events may be added as the week goes on as some studios date their events at the last minute (as in Netflix and A24). Please send any event or party details to anthony@deadline.com. Most events are by invite-only. All times Pt.
Saturday, March 4
2 Pm: 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards
Santa Monica Pier
Joining host Hasan Minhaj are presenters Adam Brody, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Dae Kim, Danielle Deadwyler, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeremy Pope, Jodie Turner-Smith, Joel Kim Booster, Kevin Bacon, Lily Tomlin, Molly Shannon, Nicholas Braun, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Simona Tabasco, Stephanie Hsu, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and W. Kamau Bell. They will be joining the previously announced Honorary Co-Chairs, Academy Award winners and Film Independent...
Saturday, March 4
2 Pm: 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards
Santa Monica Pier
Joining host Hasan Minhaj are presenters Adam Brody, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Dae Kim, Danielle Deadwyler, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeremy Pope, Jodie Turner-Smith, Joel Kim Booster, Kevin Bacon, Lily Tomlin, Molly Shannon, Nicholas Braun, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Simona Tabasco, Stephanie Hsu, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and W. Kamau Bell. They will be joining the previously announced Honorary Co-Chairs, Academy Award winners and Film Independent...
- 3/9/2023
- by Dena Nguyen and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Keanu Reeves can seemingly do no wrong. The internet loves him, and every filmmaker who's worked with him has a favorite Keanu story. In fact, we've been in a slow-building Reeves revival ever since his starring role in 2014's "John Wick" — the film that reminded everyone just how much of a badass he is. And over the course of the next few years, Reeves cemented his status as a top-tier action star with each successive "John Wick" sequel. Which, when combined with the aforementioned online adoration, had by 2019 re-established the actor as one of Hollywood's biggest, and most beloved stars.
But prior to "John Wick," Reeves had a varied acting career that wasn't defined by the action roles he's so well known for now. Sure, "The Matrix" was arguably his biggest movie, and "Speed" made him a bonafide star, but he'd made sure to diversify his roles elsewhere, starring in...
But prior to "John Wick," Reeves had a varied acting career that wasn't defined by the action roles he's so well known for now. Sure, "The Matrix" was arguably his biggest movie, and "Speed" made him a bonafide star, but he'd made sure to diversify his roles elsewhere, starring in...
- 2/26/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The ceremony and broadcast of the 48th edition of the French Cesar’s awards were interrupted briefly on Friday night after a climate change activist suddenly appeared on stage.
The woman wearing a T-shirt bearing the slogan “We have 761 days left” came into the shot on stage just as French actors Ahmed Sylla and Léa Drucker were about to present the prize for Best Male Newcomer.
The broadcast cut to a trailer for a matter of minutes before returning to the live show once the woman had been removed and then continued as if nothing had happened.
A French climate change group called Dernière Rénovation later claimed responsibility for the action on the social networks.
Action En Cours
Nina, citoyenne soutenant Dernière Rénovation interrompt la 48e cérémonie des #Cesar2023 en direct sur la scène de l’Olympia, ce vendredi 24 février.
Cet événement marque la reprise d’action pour la campagne de résistance civile.
The woman wearing a T-shirt bearing the slogan “We have 761 days left” came into the shot on stage just as French actors Ahmed Sylla and Léa Drucker were about to present the prize for Best Male Newcomer.
The broadcast cut to a trailer for a matter of minutes before returning to the live show once the woman had been removed and then continued as if nothing had happened.
A French climate change group called Dernière Rénovation later claimed responsibility for the action on the social networks.
Action En Cours
Nina, citoyenne soutenant Dernière Rénovation interrompt la 48e cérémonie des #Cesar2023 en direct sur la scène de l’Olympia, ce vendredi 24 février.
Cet événement marque la reprise d’action pour la campagne de résistance civile.
- 2/24/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
It's hard to imagine now, but there was a time when most people in the world probably didn't know — or care — what a "multiverse" is. And that time was just a few years ago, when the idea of an infinite number of alternate realities was mostly relegated to complex sci-fi stories and sprawling comic book continuities.
But that was then and this is now, and now is when the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has introduced the idea that not only are there multiple different versions of their heroes in multiple different universes, but also that every other movie featuring those characters — even the films that supposedly aren't "canon" — are just different parts of the multiverse. It's all connected, every part of it. Toss in the Spider-Verse too, because why not? It's all connected.
Heck, multiverses are so mainstream now that a complex independent film like "Everything Everywhere All At Once...
But that was then and this is now, and now is when the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has introduced the idea that not only are there multiple different versions of their heroes in multiple different universes, but also that every other movie featuring those characters — even the films that supposedly aren't "canon" — are just different parts of the multiverse. It's all connected, every part of it. Toss in the Spider-Verse too, because why not? It's all connected.
Heck, multiverses are so mainstream now that a complex independent film like "Everything Everywhere All At Once...
- 2/17/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
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Cameron Diaz isn’t masking the mixture of emotions she’s feeling as she makes her long-awaited return to performing.
The star was a guest on The Tonight Show on Friday, where host Jimmy Fallon asked about her role in director Seth Gordon’s upcoming action-comedy film Back in Action, in which she’s set to star opposite Jamie Foxx. Diaz has opted to step away from Hollywood in recent years and hasn’t appeared in a film since playing Miss Hannigan in 2014’s musical adaptation Annie.
When Fallon asked if she’s either nervous or excited to start working on the Netflix film, Diaz replied, “I’m both. It’s a little bit of muscle memory, you know what I mean? I did that for so long, it’s kind of like the process — I just fell back into it. But it feels a little bit different.
Cameron Diaz isn’t masking the mixture of emotions she’s feeling as she makes her long-awaited return to performing.
The star was a guest on The Tonight Show on Friday, where host Jimmy Fallon asked about her role in director Seth Gordon’s upcoming action-comedy film Back in Action, in which she’s set to star opposite Jamie Foxx. Diaz has opted to step away from Hollywood in recent years and hasn’t appeared in a film since playing Miss Hannigan in 2014’s musical adaptation Annie.
When Fallon asked if she’s either nervous or excited to start working on the Netflix film, Diaz replied, “I’m both. It’s a little bit of muscle memory, you know what I mean? I did that for so long, it’s kind of like the process — I just fell back into it. But it feels a little bit different.
- 9/17/2022
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Compton-based filmmaker Victor Gabriel is among a select group of filmmakers to punch their ticket for the Oscar race, after scoring wins at the HollyShorts Film Festival.
Gabriel’s 13-minute film Hallelujah won the Grand Prix for Best Short at the festival’s awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon. HollyShorts is an Oscar-qualifying festival, so the win for Hallelujah makes it immediately eligible for Oscar consideration. Producer Duran Jones won the festival’s Best Producer prize.
Two other winners qualified for Oscar consideration: Mulaqat/Sandstrom, directed by Seemab Gul, won Best Live Action short, and Scale, directed by Joseph Pierce, won the award for Best Animation (scroll for full list of winners).
Hallelujah touches on the loss of someone to gun violence, a tragedy with ripple effects on several members of a family.
“After an inexplicable event, two brothers have to take on the guardianship of their nephew and niece,” Gabriel...
Gabriel’s 13-minute film Hallelujah won the Grand Prix for Best Short at the festival’s awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon. HollyShorts is an Oscar-qualifying festival, so the win for Hallelujah makes it immediately eligible for Oscar consideration. Producer Duran Jones won the festival’s Best Producer prize.
Two other winners qualified for Oscar consideration: Mulaqat/Sandstrom, directed by Seemab Gul, won Best Live Action short, and Scale, directed by Joseph Pierce, won the award for Best Animation (scroll for full list of winners).
Hallelujah touches on the loss of someone to gun violence, a tragedy with ripple effects on several members of a family.
“After an inexplicable event, two brothers have to take on the guardianship of their nephew and niece,” Gabriel...
- 8/21/2022
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Ron Zimmerman, whose varied career included writing for Marvel comics, being a film and television producer, and doing stand-up comedy, died of cancer on July 28, according to reports and social media posts from friends.
He was known in film as a writer/producer on the Friday the 13th series, and for work on The One, a 2001 science fiction film starring Jet Li. His extensive TV credits include executive and consulting producing credits on Shake It Up, The Michael Richards Show, and Action, among others.
Zimmerman was also a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, with one hilarious appearance leading to a long gig writing for Marvel Comics. At Marvel, he wrote the series Spider-Man: Get Kraven, as well as the Ultimate Adventure series, and work on the Punisher, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man.
His most prominent Marvel work was on Rawhide Kid, part of Marvel’s mature readers Max line,...
He was known in film as a writer/producer on the Friday the 13th series, and for work on The One, a 2001 science fiction film starring Jet Li. His extensive TV credits include executive and consulting producing credits on Shake It Up, The Michael Richards Show, and Action, among others.
Zimmerman was also a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, with one hilarious appearance leading to a long gig writing for Marvel Comics. At Marvel, he wrote the series Spider-Man: Get Kraven, as well as the Ultimate Adventure series, and work on the Punisher, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man.
His most prominent Marvel work was on Rawhide Kid, part of Marvel’s mature readers Max line,...
- 7/31/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has added to the cast of its live-action series based on Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling pirate adventure Manga.
On Tuesday, the streamer announced Morgan Davies, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Aidan Scott, Jeff Ward, McKinley Belcher III and Vincent Regan had all joined the show.
Davies (“The End”) will play Koby. Paulino, from “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” is playing Alvida. Scott (“Action Point) is playing Helmeppo. Ward (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) is playing buggy. Belcher (“Ozark”) is playing Arlong. Regan (“Troy”) is playing Garp.
“One Piece” is a co-production between Netflix and Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partnership), with Netflix handling physical production.
Matt Owens and Steven Made are both writers, co-showrunners and executive producers.
Fellow EPs include Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios and Eiichiro Oda, the author of the manga series.
Production on the series began last month.
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On Tuesday, the streamer announced Morgan Davies, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Aidan Scott, Jeff Ward, McKinley Belcher III and Vincent Regan had all joined the show.
Davies (“The End”) will play Koby. Paulino, from “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” is playing Alvida. Scott (“Action Point) is playing Helmeppo. Ward (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) is playing buggy. Belcher (“Ozark”) is playing Arlong. Regan (“Troy”) is playing Garp.
“One Piece” is a co-production between Netflix and Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partnership), with Netflix handling physical production.
Matt Owens and Steven Made are both writers, co-showrunners and executive producers.
Fellow EPs include Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios and Eiichiro Oda, the author of the manga series.
Production on the series began last month.
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- 3/8/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Filmmaking is a risky business (and not the kind that involves Tom Cruise). For every successful film under an actor or filmmaker's belt, there's bound to be an equally less successful one. Sometimes the actor and the material aren't a great match. Sometimes the execution of an idea doesn't live up to its intent. And sometimes a film starts off on the wrong foot and only goes downhill; look at what happened to "Last Action Hero"!
Released in 1993, "Last Action Hero" was carrying the star power of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was coming off of a box office hit with "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"; Shane Black, who...
The post Why The Last Action Hero Production Was Such A Nightmare appeared first on /Film.
Released in 1993, "Last Action Hero" was carrying the star power of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was coming off of a box office hit with "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"; Shane Black, who...
The post Why The Last Action Hero Production Was Such A Nightmare appeared first on /Film.
- 2/18/2022
- by Collier Jennings
- Slash Film
There will be a lot of music in Sunday’s Super Bowl Lvi telecast, and no, we’re not talking about the halftime show — rather, the music at the start of the show and throughout the game itself.
John Williams’ “Sunday Night Football” march is expected to open the broadcast. “That’s our theme,” says Super Bowl executive producer Fred Gaudelli. “There’s a grandeur to it, an importance, that lets you know that a big game is about to begin. And there is no bigger game than the Super Bowl.”
But, Gaudelli adds, a great deal of other music will be heard as the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams take to the field, much of it in the tradition of televised sports themes dating back to the 1960s: appropriately muscular music to accompany modern-day gladiators into the arena for battle.
“It’s all storytelling,” says Adam Taylor, president and CEO of Apm,...
John Williams’ “Sunday Night Football” march is expected to open the broadcast. “That’s our theme,” says Super Bowl executive producer Fred Gaudelli. “There’s a grandeur to it, an importance, that lets you know that a big game is about to begin. And there is no bigger game than the Super Bowl.”
But, Gaudelli adds, a great deal of other music will be heard as the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams take to the field, much of it in the tradition of televised sports themes dating back to the 1960s: appropriately muscular music to accompany modern-day gladiators into the arena for battle.
“It’s all storytelling,” says Adam Taylor, president and CEO of Apm,...
- 2/11/2022
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for Superman & The Authority.
The Man of Steel of Superman & The Authority looks a little different than you might be used to. Graying at the temples, a hint of smile lines around his eyes, and a capeless outfit that looks equally ready for some serious work in a laboratory or a super-powered street fight. It’s an older, wiser, Superman, sporting a look befitting a man with a teenage son and years of experience under his belt, and he brings all the patience and wisdom that you’d expect him to have as he reaches superheroic middle age.
And while this look is a holdover from the old 5G publishing initiative, it’s about the only thing from Didio’s Superman pitch that stuck around.
“We went to this restaurant and Dan proposed this notion,” Superman & The Authority writer Grant Morrison tells us by phone. “He said,...
The Man of Steel of Superman & The Authority looks a little different than you might be used to. Graying at the temples, a hint of smile lines around his eyes, and a capeless outfit that looks equally ready for some serious work in a laboratory or a super-powered street fight. It’s an older, wiser, Superman, sporting a look befitting a man with a teenage son and years of experience under his belt, and he brings all the patience and wisdom that you’d expect him to have as he reaches superheroic middle age.
And while this look is a holdover from the old 5G publishing initiative, it’s about the only thing from Didio’s Superman pitch that stuck around.
“We went to this restaurant and Dan proposed this notion,” Superman & The Authority writer Grant Morrison tells us by phone. “He said,...
- 1/7/2022
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
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By Hank Reineke
In the early spring of 1961, shortly following the completion of his work on A.I.P.’s Master of the World - and following a series of lectures regarding “The Enjoyment of Great Art” – Renaissance man Vincent Price was to jet off mid-April for two acting assignments in Rome, Italy. The two productions he had signed onto for producer-writer Ottavio Poggi were Gordon, il Pirata Nero and Nefertiti, Regina Del Nile. The former film – arguably the better of the two - was belatedly released in the U.S. in June 1963 under the title Rage of the Buccaneers. The film was distributed regionally in the U.S. with neither fanfare nor critical attention.
Rage of the Buccaneers would first appear on the drive-in circuit as the odd undercard to such films as Broccoli and Saltzman’s Bob Hope/Anita Ekberg comedy Call Me Bwana.
By Hank Reineke
In the early spring of 1961, shortly following the completion of his work on A.I.P.’s Master of the World - and following a series of lectures regarding “The Enjoyment of Great Art” – Renaissance man Vincent Price was to jet off mid-April for two acting assignments in Rome, Italy. The two productions he had signed onto for producer-writer Ottavio Poggi were Gordon, il Pirata Nero and Nefertiti, Regina Del Nile. The former film – arguably the better of the two - was belatedly released in the U.S. in June 1963 under the title Rage of the Buccaneers. The film was distributed regionally in the U.S. with neither fanfare nor critical attention.
Rage of the Buccaneers would first appear on the drive-in circuit as the odd undercard to such films as Broccoli and Saltzman’s Bob Hope/Anita Ekberg comedy Call Me Bwana.
- 10/29/2021
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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